Champions League

Financial Doping & Arsenal’s Wasteful Splurge

John W Henry’s famous tweet directed at Arsenal came to mind this week. “What do you think they’re smoking at the Emirates?” he wrote when the London club tried to prise Luis Suarez away from Anfield for £40 million plus £1 a decade ago. The Gunners may be making FSG’s top dog uncomfortable again. Arsenal’s...

Anfield’s New Number 7: Luis Diaz’s Shirt Change

Luis Diaz: The New Number 7 at Anfield The shift in Liverpool FC's squad numbers reveals a remarkable gesture from one of the club's key players, Luis Diaz. As Liverpool FC shared on their Twitter account, the talented winger will personally reimburse any supporter who purchased the club’s 2023-24 replica home shirt with 'Luis Diaz'...

Is Salah Still the World’s Greatest in Waiting…

Nobody ever assumed that Godfather Part II would ever reach the amazing cinematic heights of its predecessor, Godfather Part I. When the opening Tale of Brilliance was released in 1972, it helped to solidify Marlon Brando as one of the film's greatest-ever actors, whilst allowing Al Pacino to immerse himself into a career-defining role....

From Champions to Europa: Diogo Jota’s Perspective

Diogo Jota: Liverpool's Forward on Real Madrid Encounters and Europa League Prospects Liverpool's charismatic forward, Diogo Jota, bares all on the trials of facing Real Madrid and the promising prospects in the Europa League. With his candid remarks revealing a blend of anticipation and cautious optimism, the Portuguese star provides a fascinating insight into Liverpool's...

Chelsea Could Prove the Perfect Start to Our Campaign

With the 2022/23 Premier League campaign just weeks behind us, all football fans can now start dreaming of the players their respective clubs will be signing, as they start scrolling through next seasons (just released) fixture lists. This short spell will at least give some respite to Liverpool fans who are desperate for that...

Heroes And Villains: My LFC Greats And Ghouls

Liverpool FC: A Tale of Heroes, Villains and Football's Fickle Nature Unmasking The Heroes and Villains in Football's Narrative In Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight the facially compromised Harvey Dent says, “you either die a hero or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain.” The context was a discussion about how the Romans would suspend democracy during times...

Liverpool Are Magic, But At The Moment Pretty Tragic

There was a sense of unfinished business when the season ended and the new fixture list underlined that. We’re less than two months away from the new campaign and the sooner the action starts again the better. Almost everyone at the club has something to prove. Last season was seriously substandard. There were too many...

Federico Valverde could be the ultimate fix to the Reds’ problems

According to reports in Spain, Liverpool are exploring a move for Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde. For a rumoured fee of around £55million, the 25-year-old could be a valuable addition to Liverpool's engine room. Having already captured Alexis Mac Allister for a fee of £35million, the Reds could secure two hugely talented midfielders for less than...

Alexander-Arnold’s New Role Could Restrict Mac Allister

After the winter of Bellingham, it became the spring of Mac Allister. And, gloriously, Liverpool got their man before the summer set in properly and before the season is even over. There are loads of reasons for the club to be satisfied. The Argentinian came cheap, he has Premier League experience and he’s won a...

Tony Evans: The Transfer Ultras Are Back

These are the worst two weeks of the year. The season’s over. Except it’s not. There are finals to be played — the FA Cup, the Champions League — and it doesn’t feel right when Liverpool are not involved. It’s even more galling when Manchester takes centre stage in what are two dead weeks...