The Financial Importance of a Good Premier League Finish for Liverpool
In the critically acclaimed autobiographical book ‘Fever pitch’ Nick Hornby talked about his long love affair with Arsenal; it was a book that explored the fanatical way we all follow our clubs, the up’s and downs and the nature of a fan following his childhood love.
Hornby explained:
“I fell in love with football as I would later fall in love with women: suddenly, uncritically, giving no thought to the pain it would bring.”How right he is …
Mainstay Mamadou?
Going into the 2013/2014 summer transfer window a huge question mark for Brendan Rodgers' squad was the depth at centre-back. Rodgers' quickly added Premier League veteran Kolo Toure on a free transfer from Manchester City, but with Kolo being 32-years old he shouldn't be considered a long term option. On deadline day the Red's secured the signature of 23-year old French international and PSG defender Mamadou Sakho, as well as Tiago Llori a 20 year old defender from Sporting Lisbon. …
Steven Gerrard | Player Profile
Name: Steven Gerrard MBE
Date of Birth: 30th May, 1980 (33)
First Team Debut: 29th November 1998
Notable Achievements: 11 time trophy winner with Liverpool FC, captain and goal scorer in the 2005 Champions League win, scorer in every major club final.
Liverpool's talismanic captain has been key to the clubs success for many years now. Retreating into a central midfield role over the past few seasons, Gerrard is now a figurehead in the 'engine room' of Liverpool's midfield.
Gerrard …
Coutinho's Return | Suarez and Sturridge Link up
This weekend marks the almost imminent return of our Brazilian starlet Philippe Coutinho; who has been injured over the past few games after sustaining an injury during the league match against Swansea in mid September and undergoing shoulder surgery. I'm sure we're all eager to see him back in action and linking up with our SAS partnership for the first time this season and here is an article on just why his return will be vital to our cause and fight …
Coutinho Vs Oscar | Stats Comparison
At the age of 21, Philippe Coutinho has already won the Coppa Italia and Supercoppa Italiana with Inter Milan, as well as the U20’s World Cup with Brazil. Fellow countryman Oscar (aged 22) has also won the U20’s World Cup as well as the 2013 Confederations Cup, and has also won the Europa League with Chelsea. There is no denying that they are two of the brightest young talents in the Premier League, but the rivalry between Chelsea and Liverpool …
Why Reintroducing Joe Allen Could Be Vital For Liverpool’s Season
You’d be doing well to find a Liverpool supporter out there who doesn’t have a strong opinion on midfielder Joe Allen. He is definitely one of the most divisive players currently on Liverpool’s playing roster. Some think he’s a complete waste of space and that he doesn't supply much more than his “back and sides” nickname suggests (a nickname of poor taste I might add). However, many fans can see beyond the cold hard statistics that many people take as …
Jordan Henderson | The Early Days
Jordan Henderson joined Liverpool in the summer of 2011 from Sunderland. He was one of Kenny Dalglish's big money signings.
In 2009, he became a regular member of Sunderland side. Jordan's first big display was in a 4-3 defeat against a strong Manchester City side. He scored one goal and created another. After that game, he was touted a potential big star of the future. His development resumed rapidly. In 2010-11 season, he emerged as one of Sunderland's key players. …
Liverpool 4 West Brom 1 | A Fan's Perspective
"He scores a goal & the Kop go wild", well Luis Suarez had the Kop floating, dreaming of being back in the Champions League next season. He was at his magical best & inspired his team mates to their best display of the season so far, this is what the manager has been striving for all season & what Liverpool will need for the remaining matches if they are to get back in amongst Europe's elite.
Whether Liverpool are there …
The buzz word | 'Philosophy'
Brendan Rodgers is regaled for his brilliant man management and fundamental belief that a sociological approach to nurturing talent is key to development. One can be forgiven for seeing shade of the great Bill Shankly in Rodgers, arguably one of the great mans most charismatic of quotes reads as follows:
"The socialism I believe in is everybody working for the same goal and everybody having a share in the rewards. That's how I see football, that's how I see …
Steven Gerrard | Player Performance Analysis Vs Newcastle
The events of last week will stay with Steven Gerrard for the rest of his life. Going into the last two qualifying matches against Montenegro and Poland, knowing that only two wins out of two would suffice for him and his England colleagues, he produced what can only be described as a captains' innings. Leading from the front he rallied his team mates and though at times it seemed like it may be difficult to breach the defences in both …