Ben Doak's Impressive International Break
In the enigmatic world of football, sometimes a fledgling star quietly eclipses the dominant lights on the pitch. Such is the tale of Liverpool’s Ben Doak during this international break. The 17-year-old showcased a tantalising hint of the future, etching his name onto the scoresheet for Scotland’s under-21s during a...
Learning from the Premier League's Best
In the bustling and ever-vibrant world of English football, Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold stands out, not merely for his athletic prowess but for an eclectic and intelligent approach to evolving his game. An indomitable spirit finds its learning not in isolation, but in observing the mastery of contemporaries like Kevin...
Dissecting the Relationship Between xT and Expected Goals
Football analytics has significantly evolved over the past decade, bringing to the forefront a plethora of metrics designed to provide a deeper understanding of a team's performance. Among these, Expected Goals (xG) and Expected Threat (xT) have emerged as two of the most insightful metrics. A recent...
Ben Foster's Praise for Virgil van Dijk
In the world of football, where legends are born and memories etched into the annals of history, one name has consistently shone bright - Virgil van Dijk. Former Premier League goalkeeper, Ben Foster, joins the chorus of admirers, boldly declaring the Liverpool skipper as "the best defender that...
McAllister Praises Dominik Szoboszlai's Impact at Liverpool
Liverpool's midfield maestro, Gary McAllister, has showered praise on Dominik Szoboszlai for his exceptional contributions since joining the club during the summer transfer window from RB Leipzig. Szoboszlai's impressive performances have sparked comparisons to Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard, and he has quickly become an indispensable asset in Jurgen...
Unseen Facets of Mo Salah's Game
In the vibrant world of football, where every kick and goal is scrutinised, Mohamed Salah, the Egyptian maestro, finds himself amidst both adulation and unexpected criticism. His journey, particularly with Liverpool, has been nothing short of a fairy tale, with records shattered and a cabinet burgeoning with trophies. Yet,...
Robbie Fowler: The Unseen Journey of a Football Legend in Saudi Arabia
Robbie Fowler, a name synonymous with Liverpool FC, has embarked on a managerial journey that has taken him to the Saudi First Division with Al-Qadsiah. In an exclusive interview with Neil Jones from Covering Liverpool, Fowler shared,
"It’s been an unbelievable start. When I...
Number Six Option for Liverpool
As we all wait to see our respective national teams undertake yet another batch of frustrating international friendlies, I will be looking at the next defensive midfield option that Liverpool may explore in the upcoming January transfer window. With my preferred target youngster, Lucas Gourna-Douath, addressed in an article earlier...
Jones Being Coveted by Nigeria
A surprising story emerged this week, with Liverpool’s starting midfielder, Curtis Jones, considering his international football allegiance. This story may have little genuine substance, with the potential that Jones is merely being coveted by Nigeria, given his grandmother’s heritage. The most alarming notion would not be losing this gifted middle...
On a bonus edition of The Transfer Show, Trev Downey and Dave Davis focus their attention on the success of Liverpool's summer signings. When the window closed and the club had signed four midfielders and no defenders the lads were skeptical about the lack of a ball-winning number six and some defensive cover on...
