Jonjo Shelvey - The One That Got Away?
After Jonjo Shelvey's man of the match performance for England against San Marino on Saturday, I can't help but wonder whether Liverpool let him go a little bit too soon.
When Liverpool signed 18 year old midfielder Jonjo Shelvey from Charlton Athletic in May 2010 for £1.7 million, it quickly became apparent that Liverpool had signed an extremely talented youngster. Despite his talent, it was still clear that Shelvey was somewhat a rough diamond and still had a lot of …
Do Liverpool Utilise their Academy Players Properly?
The academy is in place for the clubs to use the elite youngsters to subsidise their first teams and then sell the players that aren't quite Liverpool quality for a decent price and use that money to reinvest.
As Liverpool fans we're always hearing about the next big thing coming up from the academy to follow on from the likes of Robbie Fowler and Michael Owen. It's common practice for fans to overhype their own players (fuelled by Football Manager …
Despite the signings | Are Liverpool in disarray?
Disarray: a state of disorganisation or untidiness.
An apt word to describe the current state of affairs at Liverpool Football Club at this moment. A disastrous season has thrown the club into a state of limbo and no one can quite predict what the owners next move will be. Obviously, we are not privy to inside information but as an outsider looking in, the uncertainty and the silence raise a myriad of questions where we desperately crave answers.
Despite agreeing …
A real Bobby-Dazzler! What WILL Firmino bring to Liverpool?
For those who don't know what bobby-dazzler means I'll give you the definition:
A person or thing considered remarkable or excellent.
It's a very befitting description of the Brazilian international who has been recently linked with a move to Liverpool, Roberto Firmino.
The 23 year old would be considered an excellent signing, remarkable if you consider the clubs he's been linked with in the last few seasons. It's understandable too, the Hoffenheim playmaker has been in fine form the previous …
Finding Positives for Liverpool From The 2014/15 Season
2014/15 was an absolute stinker for Liverpool FC, no two ways about it. I went through a full range of emotions with Brendan Rodgers; in October I had hope he could turn it around, in November and December I had sympathy that this once strutting peacock was now a broken shell of a man and by February I was back to hope that he could make something of the season. However, by the end of March the realisation had set …
"Par"-don me Mr Rodgers
Par, such a simple and non-offensive word.
Just 3 little letters, it's hard to get upset by a word like Par isn't it?
Well thats what you would have thought this time last week. However, since a certain Mr Rodgers uttered that non-offensive little word in a press conference, I've seen it written more times than a pro-golfer would write it on their scorecards.
Perhaps Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers would have been better to use a phrase such as "we …
Philippe Coutinho: A shining light in a frustrating season
Philippe Coutinho was recently named in the PFA team of the year; but in expected style, not all agreed. It was questioned by some as to whether he deserved to make the line-up, but why shouldn't he?
In what has been such a frustrating and disappointing season for Liverpool, the Reds didn't make that stepping stone and build on the unbelievable progress that was made last year. With Suarez and Sturridge missing, however, we knew it would be difficult.
But …
Will Liverpool Fans Urge On The Reds of Manchester This Sunday?
Liverpool fans have utterly enjoyed Manchester City's rise and United's fall of late. That 'Aguero' moment back in 2012 got us in a frenzy of celebration and jubilation at the fact that Manchester United lost the league title to their bitter rivals. Why United and not City then? They are both Manchester teams after all. No, Liverpool and Manchester United have been fierce rivals for over twenty years, in contrast to City, who have ascended to the top in the last three-to-four seasons. …
Liverpool v Burnley | Premier League Preview
The streak continues. Almost unbelievably, Liverpool extend their Premier League unbeaten streak to 11 matches after pulling out a fantastic victory against Manchester City at Anfield. They return to their home stadium during their weekday fixture against relegation battle Burnley, kings of the draw against larger teams. Late in Liverpool’s run of fixture congestion, Burnley come to town looking to grab at least a point to lift them out of the drop zone. The Reds look to leap past Manchester …
The Sturridge Effect
Selhurst Park hadn't been a welcoming theatre for Liverpool FC for the best part of twenty years, before Saturday night. The last Liverpool player to score a goal, for a winning side, at the home of Crystal Palace was none other than Oyvind Leonhardson, way back in December of 1997. Perhaps, therefore, there may well have been some justification for a gloomy sense of deja vu, sweeping the away fans, when Frazer Campbell slid in a rather fortuitous opener after 15 …