As the season stumbles towards its conclusion, with nothing but pride left to play for, our attention inevitably shifts towards the departure of the great Jurgen Klopp and the hope that his side are able to muster enough in these final games to provide him with a satisfying and emotional send off. In Klopp’s penultimate home, a sentence that still fills us all with sadness, Liverpool will take on an injury laden Tottenham this Sunday, on Flag day at Anfield. Joining Hari on Rival Recon this week to discuss Ange Postecoglu’s first season as Spurs manager, the positives, negatives and plans for the future, we’re delighted as ever to welcome back European football writer for The Athletic and Head of Tifo football, Seb Stafford Bloor.
On the latest Molby On The Spot, Jan Molby gives his thoughts to Trev Downey on the incoming Liverpool manager, the likely recruits, the areas the team needs strengthening, the players who may well be sold and the disappointing end to the Klopp era. As ever, a packed hour of opinion and speculation.
On today's episode Dave looks through today's LFC related news with Nike increasing kit prices across the board. He also looks at some transfer links and an interesting piece on young Liverpool goalkeeper Jaros.Â
Dave & Karl look at the Europa action on Thursday night with an interesting tie between Roma & Bayer taking centre stage. They then look at the Thursday night Premier League game with Chelsea hosting Spurs before the Reds host Ange's men on the weekend.Â
Si is away so Darth hosts Hamzah and Dr Barts to review the Premier League games at Everton and West Ham. They also discuss the appointment of Arne Slot as new LFC manager
Part 1) Everton
* Team Selections and Gameplans
* Match summary and key stats: Possession, XG, XT, Big Chances, Shots, Shot Quality, Win%.
* Duels, Fouls and Set Piece analysis
* Analysing the LFC performance betweeen the goals
* LFC Game State analysis. Context with City/Arsenal.
* Why so little time spent winning? Defensive performance and scoring when tied discussion
Part 2) West Ham
* That LFC team selection
* Match Summary
* Where were the goals in that XI?
* Another opening goal conceded
* Better 2nd half?
* Klopp v Salah
Part 3) Arne Slot
* Reactions
* Style and tactics
* LFC use of data in the recruitment process. Team Strength models. Comparing apples with apples
Stats packs:
Everton: https://drbarts.quarto.pub/match-day-34/
West Hame: https://drbarts.quarto.pub/match-day-35/
Dave & Karl look at the Champions League with the semi-finals starting tonight & Wednesday. They also look at the Championship with the promotion picture being very interesting, and one club self sabotaging their season in a very strange manner.Â
Trev Downey and Dave Davis look at the facts and rumours circulating in the transfer market of both players and managers as it’s shaping up to be a mad summer!
A Liverbirds special as Gse Amy Kate and Randi try to get to grips with Klopp's shock announcement that he will leave LFC at the end of the season. They're not ready, but they try to look at some of the key moments of his tenure, highs & lows, what his legacy is likely to be, and focusing on the remaining games of the season.