Anfield's magic showcased again as Liverpool find another way to win
What a night. We've had a few of those now, haven't we? Maybe none like this though.
Liverpool 1-0 Shrewsbury Town in an FA Cup fourth round replay isn't exactly a headline score when taken out of context, but oh the context involved in this one is quite something.
A Liverpool team where the oldest player was 22, with 19-year-old Curtis Jones the youngest captain in Liverpool's history. Against a League One side full of grown men, looking to seize …
"It's an amazing feeling" - Jones' pride at captaining Reds to FA Cup victory
Liverpool's Curtis Jones couldn't have been happier after captaining a young Reds side to FA Cup victory at Anfield on Tuesday night.
Neil Critchley's U23s beat Shrewsbury Town 1-0 thanks to a late own-goal from Ro-Shaun Williams. The young Reds dominated the game in terms of possession and chances created, rarely looking out of their depth during the 90 minutes.
Speaking to Liverpoolfc.com after the momentous victory, Jones said:
“It’s an amazing feeling. “The boys, the coaches, the staff that …
Will this be Liverpool's starting eleven against Shrewsbury Town tonight?
Liverpool welcome Shrewsbury Town to Anfield tonight for their FA Cup fourth-round replay in a game where Neil Critchley and his U23s squad will take centre-stage.
Jurgen Klopp and the bulk of the first-team squad are on a break - as they had planned for the Premier League's two-week reprieve - meaning it's up to the club's U23s to keep this season's FA Cup journey alive.
Young Irishman Caoimhin Kelleher should start in goals for The Reds. In front of …
Liverpool Vs Shrewsbury Town FA Cup Preview - Reds' youngsters tasked with FA Cup replay assignment
The Details
Venue - Anfield, Liverpool
Referee - Andrew Madley
Date & Time - Tuesday, February 4th @ 19:45
Current Odds - Liverpool 21/20, Draw 3/1, Shrewsbury Town 21/10
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Liverpool failed to hold onto a two-goal lead at New Meadow in the first game. Now, with the controversy of Jurgen Klopp's plans for the first-team to take their break, as scheduled, The Reds face into a replay against the League One side with the U23s squad and manager ready …
Why Klopp Is Wrong To Ditch Shrewsbury
So, Jürgen Klopp has announced that he is refusing to manage Liverpool’s FA Cup fourth round replay against Shrewsbury because it takes place during Liverpool’s scheduled winter break and that no first team players will take part.
There’s going to be a lot of white noise around this one in the media for a while, and this argument has been boiling up for a while, you’ll remember Liverpool had to play two games in two days back in December and …
Is Jurgen Klopp the Enemy of the Football League? Or it's Defender?
Whether you’re a Liverpool supporter or not, you’ll almost certainly have an opinion on Jurgen Klopp’s comments after (some) of his world champions drew 2-2 against a battling Shrewsbury at New Meadow Stadium. The main talking point from the game was the upcoming replay the Shrews had just valiantly earned themselves in fighting from 2-0 down. Klopp immediately dampened the tone stating, "We will not be there".
This was the most cutting line he delivered post-match as he used the …
Liverpool's goalkeeper couldn't hide his disappointment after Shrewsbury Town draw
Liverpool's Adrian cut a dejected figure after his team surrendered a two-goal lead in the second half of Sunday's FA Cup fourth-round tie at Shrewsbury Town.
Shrewsbury's second-half substitute Jason Cummings scored twice in ten minutes to draw the game level. Curtis Jones scored The Reds' opener in the first half and a Donald Love own-goal, minutes after the restart, had put Liverpool two ahead.
Liverpool's designated FA Cup goalkeeper Adrian spoke to Liverpoolfc.com after the match and the Spaniard's …
Is this how Liverpool will line out against Shrewsbury Town in the FA Cup on Sunday?
Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool play Shrewsbury Town this Sunday evening in the FA Cup. The Reds are likely to field a much younger starting eleven and we've had a look at who might make the cut.
Liverpool beat local rivals Everton 1-0 at Anfield in the 3rd round after Klopp selected a mixture of experienced fringe players and youth talent. This Sunday's game at Shrewsbury will see a starting eleven of a similar standard for The Reds.
In goals, Adrian will …
Shrewsbury Town Vs Liverpool FA Cup Preview - Can fringe players and youngsters keep Reds on FA Cup trail?
The Details
Venue - Montgomery Waters Meadow, Shrewsbury
Referee - Andre Marriner
Date & Time - Sunday, January 26th @ 17:00
Current Odds - Shrewsbury 6/1, Draw 4/1, Liverpool 2/5
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Jurgen Klopp's mighty Reds disposed of Merseyside rivals Everton in the last round. Now, Liverpool's youngsters have a chance of progressing to the last sixteen of the oldest cup competition in the world. While that may not mean a huge amount to some fans in light of The Reds' …
Liverpool's Shrewsbury Assignment Ideal Preparation For Minamino
Liverpool's reward for defeating Everton in the last round of the F.A. Cup is a trip away to Shrewsbury Town on January 26th.
The League One side qualified for their fourth round glamour tie against the European champions after defeating Championship Bristol City 1-0 this past midweek in a replay; the initial tie finished 1-1 away at Ashton Gate.
Judging from his previous selections in the cup, Jurgen Klopp will, in all certainty, select a team composed mainly of young …