Salah's Dual Passion: Football and Chess
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah, a name synonymous with footballing brilliance at Anfield, has revealed a surprising addiction - chess. Since his arrival from Roma in 2017, Salah has been a revelation, netting an impressive 198 goals. However, it's not just the beautiful game that captivates this Egyptian maestro.
Chess: A Daily...
Klopp's Remarkable Reign
We are into the ninth year of Jurgen Klopp’s reign as Liverpool manager. In the post-Bill Shankly era, only the great man himself and Bob Paisley have served the club for longer. Given the 'what-have-you-done-for-me-lately' nature of the game these days, it’s a remarkable record.
Memorable Encounters with Shankly
I’ve been lucky to interact...
Klopp's Unwavering Commitment to Liverpool: A New Era Begins
Jurgen Klopp, the charismatic leader at the helm of Liverpool, has once again expressed his unwavering dedication to the Merseyside club, much to the delight of its ardent supporters.
In a candid conversation with German media house RTL, Klopp addressed the swirling rumours about him potentially stepping...
Over 50 Years of Football – What Keeps Us Hooked?
When you’ve watched football for more than 50 years, the odd epiphany hits you. Especially when you’re sober. Why the hell am I watching this? If you think about it seriously, 22 people running around a pitch chasing a ball is a pretty silly thing...
The Liverpool Legacy: Bill Shankly's Spirit Lives On in Nike's New Kit Launch
In a fitting tribute to the legendary Bill Shankly, Nike has once again proven its design prowess with the captivating new 2023-24 Liverpool training kit. Serving as a modern ode to Shankly's last season at the helm half a century ago, the...
Steve Heighway has retired from coaching. It’s hard to believe he’s 75. His greatness should not be underestimated.
He had a big impact on my family. The decision was taken before the 1971 FA Cup Final that the child my mother was carrying would be named after the first player to score in the big...
The Champions League final in Madrid was an incredible night and was certainly the best way to cap off a fantastic 2018/19 season. I was on the streets of Liverpool with hundreds of thousands of others the following day to witness Jürgen Klopp and his team parade the famous trophy and bask in the...
Before the home win at Crystal Palace—a game which saw Red hearts beat all the faster for the first time in a while—the ground paid tribute to Bob Paisley, who was born 100 years ago this week. At half-time, Anfield witnessed a cavalcade of his best players such as Kenny Dalglish, Graeme Souness, Jimmy...
In the tragi-comic dystopia that passes for the 21st century, maintaining a world-view that is both realistic and positive is quite the mental and emotional workout. The gloomier types amongst us often claim realism for themselves and, quite understandably, given the hellish state of the planet, they insist that positivity is the preserve of...
