Browsing the coverage of Lucas Leiva signing a new contract with the Reds was the sort of PR event that I'd expect had we signed Lionel Messi. It was certainly well managed and well presented by the club. While happy with the news I must confess that I'd moved on to thinking about the West Brom game within seconds of the news breaking.

Ian Ayre was today confirmed as Liverpool FC's new Managing Director. Damien Comolli has also been 'promoted' to the position of Director of Football.

KopTalk editor Duncan Oldham gives his opinion on these latest events.