Diogo Jota Honoured in Wolves Hall of Fame
Football has a way of uniting hearts in both triumph and tragedy. Wolverhampton Wanderers have paid an emotional tribute to Diogo Jota by inducting him into the Wolves Hall of Fame, a gesture that resonates not only within Molineux but across the footballing world.
Remembering a Star Lost...
Liverpool’s Emotional Summer: Scouser Tommies Reflect on the Loss of Diogo Jota
The latest episode of Scouser Tommies on Anfield Index offered an emotionally charged reflection on Liverpool’s heartbreaking summer, following the tragic and unexpected passing of Diogo Jota. Hosted by Jim Boardman and Jay Reid, the podcast was a poignant listen, honouring not only...
Chiesa’s New Role and the Slot System
For all the chaos and heartbreak of this summer, the first signs of restructuring under Arne Slot are beginning to show. Liverpool’s 3–1 win over Preston in their opening pre-season friendly may not offer sweeping conclusions, but it did provide a few subtle indicators of what’s to come...
Is Rodrygo the Next Phase of Liverpool’s Attack
As Liverpool intends to reshape their forward line ahead of the 2025/26 season, the next elite name on its recruitment radar is Real Madrid’s Rodrygo. With reports of a £70m bid being readied, the Brazilian attacker may finally arrive at Anfield — years after Michael Edwards first...
The Former Target Nkunku Could Make All the Sense
Three years after Michael Edwards first identified Christopher Nkunku as the perfect multifunctional forward for Liverpool, the stars may finally align in this summer's intriguing transfer window. Once seen as the absolute heir to Roberto Firmino, a player capable of operating across the frontline, in midfield,...
Manchester United Pay Tribute at Anfield to Diogo Jota and Andre Silva
In a moment that transcends fierce rivalries, Manchester United came to Anfield today to honour the memory of Liverpool’s Diogo Jota and his brother, Andre Silva, following their tragic passing earlier this month.
The Portuguese brothers lost their lives in a devastating road accident,...
The Grief That United Us All
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When it was scheduled last month, Liverpool’s pre-season match at Preston North End was expected to be a typical warm-up, focused on match fitness and emerging talents. Instead, it became a...
Liverpool Begin Pre-Season With Emotional Victory Over Preston North End
Liverpool began their 2025/26 pre-season with a 3-1 win over Preston North End, but the football was only part of the story at Deepdale. Just ten days after the tragic deaths of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva in a car accident, the afternoon...
Liverpool’s Preston Return Will Be Anything But Routine
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Grief still close to the surface
Liverpool’s visit to Deepdale on Sunday will be more than a pre-season fixture. For the first time since the tragic death of Diogo Jota...
Deepdale Prepares for Emotional Jota Tribute as Liverpool Face Preston North End
Football can unite in times of grief, and this weekend, Deepdale will stand as a testament to that spirit. As Liverpool take on Preston North End in a pre-season friendly, the focus will not just be on football, but on paying tribute to...
