Liverpool: Pool release 5 players

Richie Partridge and Jon Otsemobor are among five players who have been told they will be released by Liverpool.

Partridge has always been thought of as a promising Liverpool player of the future but the young Irishman has struggled with injuries in recent seasons, limiting him to just reserve and the odd Carling Cup outing.

Otsemobor came close to cementing a regular first-team place under Gerard Houllier, with the young right back playing six games before being loaned out to Bolton.