Dave takes a look at the news and gossip as Axel Tuanzebe is suing Manchester United for negligence.
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Premier League Positions: DM: The Two Footed Podcast
Dave continues his look at the positions for Premier League clubs and this time it's defensive midfield. He also looks at the final of the Club World Cup and the Women's Euros.
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Media Matters: Liverpool 3-1 Preston: David Lynch Reflects on Reds' Performance
David Lynch and Eddie Gibbs bring the latest Media Matters: a reflection on Liverpool's emotionally charged pre-season win over Preston, with Diogo Jota and Andre Silva tributes taking centre stage. The lads unpack the performance, standout individuals!
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Media Matters: David Lynch Reveals Latest on Isak, Fofana, Guehi & Rodrygo to Liverpool!
David Lynch and Eddie Gibbs bring the latest Media Matters:The lads unpack all the latest transfer reports with discussions on Nunez, Sesko, Isak & Guehi plus much more!
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Giorgi Mamardashvili: Ready to Make His Mark at Liverpool
When Giorgi Mamardashvili walked through the gates of the AXA Training Centre, he wasn’t just stepping into a new chapter of his career, he was stepping into history. As the first Georgian to don the iconic Liverpool shirt, Mamardashvili carries the hopes of a nation and...
Rio Ngumoha Shines as Liverpool Prepares for Another Big Season
Liverpool fans were treated to an exciting glimpse of the future as 16-year-old Rio Ngumoha starred in Liverpool’s 3-1 pre-season win over Preston North End. David Lynch, speaking to Eddie Gibbs for Anfield Index, provided insightful commentary on Ngumoha’s performance and what it might mean...
Liverpool’s Emotional Tribute to Diogo Jota: A Night of Class and Unity
In Liverpool’s first pre-season friendly of the 2025/26 season, a 3-1 win over Preston North End, the match became about far more than just football. It was an evening where the Liverpool players, fans and staff came together to remember and honour Diogo...
Liverpool Eye €30m Deal for Rising Lyon Star as Attacking Options Take Shape
Forward planning continues amid uncertainty
Liverpool are reportedly pushing ahead with a potential deal for Lyon winger Malick Fofana, according to RMC Sport. The 20-year-old, valued at around €30 million, is attracting strong interest from across Europe, with Liverpool and Bayern Munich said...
Liverpool’s Next Step in Pre-Season Set for Hong Kong Against AC Milan
Reflecting on a poignant return to action
Liverpool’s pre-season opened with far more than just a football match. Sunday’s 3-1 win over Preston North End at Deepdale marked the beginning of a new chapter under Arne Slot, but more significantly, it was a deeply...
Van Dijk’s Emotional Message Captures Liverpool Spirit in Preston Tribute
Captain leads by presence, not just by playing
Virgil van Dijk may not have featured on the pitch at Deepdale, but his presence was as powerful as ever. Liverpool’s 3-1 pre-season win over Preston North End was steeped in emotion, coming just ten days after the...
Liverpool’s New Signings React After Emotional Pre-Season Opener
Debuts shared, emotions carried
It began, as it often does in pre-season, with the solemn hum of formality. But this was not a typical run-out. Liverpool’s 3-1 win over Preston North End will be remembered not for goals or tactics, but for context. This was the first game...
Nottingham Forest Eye Move for Liverpool’s Ben Doak After Elanga Departure
Forest look to replace Elanga with Liverpool winger
Nottingham Forest are exploring the possibility of signing Liverpool winger Ben Doak this summer, following Anthony Elanga’s £55 million move to Newcastle United. The Sweden international’s departure has left a void in Forest’s attacking options, and according...
Liverpool Monitor Nkunku as Chelsea Forward Considers Summer Exit
Summer business continues at pace
Liverpool’s summer, while clouded by grief following the tragic death of Diogo Jota and his brother, continues to be one of intent and transition. The 3-1 win over Preston North End was as much about emotional recovery as it was about tactical...
Liverpool Consider Move for Crystal Palace Striker
Liverpool are weighing up a move for a new attacking option this summer, with Crystal Palace’s Jean-Philippe Mateta emerging as a target. The club’s recruitment strategy, shaped by Arne Slot’s arrival, has already seen six new signings, but attention now appears to be turning toward bolstering the front...
Liverpool Mourns, Celebrates, and Marches On in Memory of Diogo Jota
Songs, sorrow and solidarity at Deepdale
In the end, the result did not matter. It rarely does when football finds itself sharing space with grief. For Liverpool and its people, Sunday’s pre-season opener against Preston North End was not about testing formations or assessing fitness...
Slot's Tactical Blueprint Unveiled in Liverpool’s First Preseason Clash
Liverpool’s 3-1 preseason victory over Preston North End was more than just a warm-up. It was a glimpse into the tactical mind of Arne Slot, particularly his evolving plan for the full back roles. As Panenka LFC dissected in their latest podcast, the match wasn't just...
Liverpool Confident Guehi Will Replace Konate as Madrid Close In
Defensive shake-up as Madrid advance for Konate
Liverpool are preparing to submit a significant offer for Marc Guehi in a move that could be concluded quickly, according to TeamTalk. The push to sign the England international has intensified as Ibrahima Konate edges closer to a transfer...
Tsimikas Signals Liverpool Intent as Left-Back Battle Heats Up
New season brings fresh left-back dilemma
There is always something quietly compelling about a player who knows the weight of the shirt but rarely gets to wear it as often as he would like. Kostas Tsimikas, now entering his sixth season at Liverpool, has lived that reality....
Heckingbottom Proud as Preston Pay Tribute to Jota in Emotional Liverpool Clash
Preston show dignity in powerful Anfield tribute
Football has a way of bringing people together in moments of unimaginable loss. That was evident at Deepdale, where Paul Heckingbottom’s Preston North End helped Liverpool honour the memory of Diogo Jota in the Reds’ first pre-season...
Madrid Circles Konate as Liverpool Brace for Another European Raid
Alonso identifies familiar fix for Madrid’s defensive fragility
If Real Madrid were not already one of the great hoarders of European football, they have certainly nailed the aesthetics of it. White kits, golden reputations, and a conveyor belt of centre-backs who have a knack for arriving...
Liverpool Eye Another Statement Signing as Rodrygo Emerges as Key Target
Forward planning continues after Wirtz coup
Liverpool’s transfer business this summer has already turned heads. Florian Wirtz arrived in a deal that not only broke club records but also reshaped expectations of what this era under Arne Slot might look like. The €100 million deal...
Wirtz Absent but Working: Liverpool’s Patience Is Part of the Plan
No debut but no day off either
Liverpool’s pre-season got underway with a 3-1 win over Preston North End at Deepdale, but the name on every fan’s lips was nowhere to be seen. Florian Wirtz, the £116 million arrival and Liverpool’s most expensive signing, was...
Liverpool alerted as Sesko’s agents make contact following Arsenal U-turn
Liverpool approached as Sesko weighs next move
Liverpool have been sounded out over the availability of Benjamin Sesko after Arsenal opted to pursue a deal for Sporting CP’s Viktor Gyokeres instead, according to a fresh report from TBR Football.
Sesko, who had been heavily linked with a...
The Grief That United Us All
This is an abridged version; the full article is available on free our 'It Was Always... Liverpool' Substack page:
When it was scheduled last month, Liverpool’s pre-season match at Preston North End was expected to be a typical warm-up, focused on match fitness and emerging talents. Instead, it became a...
Liverpool Target €60m Gremio Starlet Alysson Edward Amid Summer Recruitment Drive
Liverpool’s scouting network has cast its net far and wide this summer, and the latest talent to emerge on their radar is Brazilian teenager Alysson Edward, according to a report from Bolavip. The 19-year-old Gremio forward is said to be under close observation by...
West Ham Eye Move for Liverpool Duo Harvey Elliott and Tyler Morton
Youth-Driven Strategy at West Ham Under Potter
As reported by ExWHUEmployee via The West Ham Way, West Ham United are now stepping up their pursuit of Liverpool midfielders Harvey Elliott and Tyler Morton. With the Hammers’ summer business shifting focus to youth recruitment, the...
Liverpool’s Rising Star: Luca Stephenson Shines Under Arne Slot
Liverpool fans had plenty to cheer about as Arne Slot’s side kicked off their pre-season with a confident victory over Preston North End. But while the scoreline pleased the crowd, it was the performance of Luca Stephenson that really caught the eye.
Stephenson, just back from an...
Lynch’s 5 Takeaways from Liverpool 3-1 Preston: Ngumoha, Slot and More
Liverpool began their pre-season with a composed and promising 3-1 win against Preston North End at Deepdale, and David Lynch, in his post-match podcast, offered a detailed, grounded analysis that sheds light on what fans can take from this early fixture under manager Arne...
Why Florian Wirtz Was Absent From Liverpool’s Win Over Preston North End
Liverpool kicked off their 2025 pre-season campaign with a convincing 3-1 victory over Preston North End at Deepdale, but the absence of star signing Florian Wirtz left many fans wondering. Conor Bradley and Darwin Nunez gave the Reds a two-goal cushion before Liam...
Wrexham Eye Liverpool’s Owen Beck in Ambitious Transfer Move
Wrexham’s Hollywood-backed rise shows no signs of slowing, with reports surfacing that they are keen to secure Liverpool left-back Owen Beck. As Nathan Salt revealed on the Rob Ryan Red Podcast, reported by The Wrexham Insider, “Owen Beck, we mentioned that situation, that is the left-wing-back...
Liverpool Begin Pre-Season With Emotional Victory Over Preston North End
Liverpool began their 2025/26 pre-season with a 3-1 win over Preston North End, but the football was only part of the story at Deepdale. Just ten days after the tragic deaths of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva in a car accident, the afternoon...
Rio Ngumoha Edging Closer to New Liverpool Deal
Liverpool appear to be making decisive progress in their efforts to tie down one of their most exciting academy prospects, with talks over a new contract for Rio Ngumoha now reaching an advanced stage.
Sources indicate that the Merseyside club are pushing ahead to ensure the highly-rated youngster...
New Pitch Installed at Anfield for Upcoming Campaign
Anfield is once again a hive of activity this summer, with Liverpool undertaking a series of upgrades to ensure the stadium is fully primed for the 2025/26 season. Among the most notable changes is the installation of a new hybrid playing surface, a routine that has now...