Some football clubs have enjoyed much success and trophy wins throughout their history, that it is extremely difficult to match former achievements. So when one of the world’s most successful football clubs enjoys a league season which surpasses anything produced by their great teams and players of the past, there’s an assumption that the efforts… Continue reading >
With almost three months of the 2018/19 Premier League season gone, the situation at the top of the league could barely be tighter. The top two teams – Manchester City and Liverpool – are level on points, and a north London trio of Chelsea, Arsenal and Spurs sit within touching distance of the top. Man… Continue reading >
It took a few months longer than expected, but this week’s signing of Virgil Van Dijk saw Liverpool finally get the player who was their first choice target last summer. The £75million fee, a world record for a defender, has certainly raised many eyebrows – not least those of Jose Mourinho – but the current… Continue reading >
That the world of football so fickle will come as a surprise to no one. But the speed at which a team’s season can unexpectedly change can often catch out fans and pundits alike. When teams undergo a dramatic change in their fortunes, it’s always quite peculiar that it’s the manager who takes most of… Continue reading >
The appointment of a new manager typically leads to an immediate impact, and Jurgen Klopp’s opening match in charge of Liverpool was no exception to that trend. Despite a promising start to the season, the Reds have looked distinctly average in most games since a impressive performance at Arsenal had led to genuine hope that the… Continue reading >
As work continues over the summer to rebuild the Anfield Road end of Liverpool’s famous stadium, it’s the rebuilding of the squad that fans will be more eager to keep an eye on. In May 2014, things at Anfield looked to be heading in a positive direction and there was plenty of optimism among supporters… Continue reading >
One of the most remarkable aspects of Liverpool’s season is the minimal amount of attention that it has attracted. Despite having led the table for a number of weeks before Christmas – eventually surrending the summit only after back-to-back festive fixtures away to the two title favourites – and having been as consistent as any… Continue reading >
It’s funny how managers are treated so differently in the media. Some are able to do no wrong, regardless of any periods of under-achievement or mistakes they might make. Others can do nothing right, and their achievements are belittled – or credited entirely to someone else. An example of the former is Mark Hughes, who… Continue reading >
In the final part of my look back at some of my personal highlights of following Liverpool in the Champions League, the final three matches are from the 2007/8 and 2008/9 seasons. For the rest of the series, click to read part 1, or part 2. 9. Marseille 0-4 Liverpool Midway through the 2007/8 group… Continue reading >
Continuing the three-part mini-series of my top eleven matches watching Liverpool in the Champions League. Click here for part 1. 4. Liverpool 2-1 Juventus Having progressed to the quarter-final stage of the 2004/5 Champions League, Liverpool were given the toughest possible route to the final. A potential semi-final would involve taking on the runaway league… Continue reading >