Forget the Big Name Signings for Liverpool
As this memorable season for Liverpool comes to a close, thoughts begin to drift towards this summer’s transfer window. The press have been awash with transfer rumours and speculation for weeks and in turn, it’s fed the online shopping lists of fans with imaginative expectations of just what this summer holds in store for Liverpool.
Borussia Dortmund have some excellent players and naturally, there is the Jürgen Klopp connection, but that doesn’t mean we’ll sign any of them. Bayern Munich …
5 Defining Moments From the Reds' 2015/16 Premier League Season
Yet another season of the Premier League has just ended with a new champion being crowned (how rare is that!) and Liverpool ending in 8th place (not so rare!). Once Liverpool changed their manager in October, it was always known that this season would not be where we would be competing at the top table and hence anything achieved would be a bonus.
Like any other season there were lot of good moments and an equal share of bad moments. …
Why Liverpool Need to Keep Dejan Lovren Next Season
Dejan Lovren started the season as one of the most maligned players and in the eyes of the fans, the fifth choice centre back, behind Martin Skrtel, Mamadou Sakho, Kolo Toure and harshly even Joe Gomez (Gomez came as a centre-back even though he can operate on the flanks and started the season as first choice left-back till an unfortunate injury ruled him out for the rest of the season). While Liverpool got rid of Lambert, Lovren and Lallana were …
Not wanting Europa League Football is a mistake
There’s a train of thought currently steaming along that suggests not competing in Europe next season is actually a blessing for Liverpool and Klopp. That it was a Champions League or bust situation, and bust was worth more than a spot in the Europa League.
It’s a train of thought that I won’t be boarding, and have never truly understood.
In both the run up to, and the wake of our two cup final appearances, and ultimately failures, this season, …
Liverpool's Next Season Syndrome
"Next season is our year."
"We'll be better next season."
"Just wait until after the summer."
"The push for Champions League is next year."
You've heard them all. I've heard them all. I've said most of them, or the like. Such is the life of a Liverpool Football Club supporter. Recently, always just within touching distance of what we want.
But that's not true. We haven't been in touching distance in years (with the exception of the exceptional in 2013/2014). …
Victory in Defeat for Liverpool
Our second half capitulation against Sevilla in Basel was very painful viewing. Almost 24 hours on from the loss and our heads still replaying the Sturridge worldy and how different it could have been if not for that offside interaction and penalty claim. Then Moreno’s inability to make a tackle and thus, breath-taking destruction of our European dream. We all woke up with that feeling of complete and utter loss for the second time this year. Some have still not …
Liverpool Trophyless But Cup Still Half Full
Another final, another defeat.
Many will wake with sore heads across the Liverpool family, as was probably always going to be the case. However, the sweet hangover cure of silverware and a spot in the Champions League will not be waiting on the bed side table.
“Liverpool and European Cups are a match made in heaven,” was repeated throughout the day. The running narrative suggested nothing but a fourth trophy heading back to Anfield after the Reds dumped Manchester United …
James Milner's Impact On The Current Liverpool Team
A victim of his own versatility, his ability overshadowed by his dependability. Then again, you can almost guarantee that James Milner is one of the first names on Jurgen Klopp’s team sheet.
The 30-year-old has flourished under the enigmatic German and has been one of the Premier League’s standout performers since the turn of the year. The appointment of Klopp has brought about an extensive increase in intensity and this has suited Milner’s discipline and work ethic perfectly.
The former …
Klopp, Finals and Tragic Rom-Coms
It wasn't supposed to be like this. Liverpool's fairytale season wasn't supposed to end in heartache. Of all the movies out there it seems we took inspiration from Titanic, one of the few rom-coms that ends in tragedy.
The scene was set.
It could've been a remake of the movie "She's all that". Jurgen Klopp steps in and replaces Fredde Prince Junior as the cool high school jock and Liverpool play the role of pretty but not in an obvious …
Home Comforts & The Anfield Factor
A few months ago, Liverpool had lost the League Cup final to Manchester City, on penalties, then a few days later they exacted a bittersweet 3-0 revenge upon Manchester City at Anfield. Arguably this illustrated Klopp's impressive ability to motivate his players, but when you consider that Liverpool played a weaker side in the latter of the Manchester City fixtures, and were utterly dominant, against a City team that still harboured beliefs of winning the title, only then do you …