Liverpool Still a Major Draw, Souness Believes
Graeme Souness Speaks on Liverpool FC Transfers Amid Champions League Disappointment
Reds Still Big Attraction Regardless
As we approach the climax of the Premier League season, questions abound regarding Liverpool FC's future plans. Particularly, how the potential absence from the Champions League may impact the club's transfer strategy.
However, according to Liverpool legend Graeme Souness, this isn't a deterrent. Souness recently spoke to the Blood Red YouTube channel, stating, "I don't think if you get a chance to join Liverpool, …
Graeme Souness Bids Farewell to Sky Sports
Graeme Souness departs Sky Sports after over a decade as a pundit
Souness, the midfield dynamo who donned the shirts of both Rangers and Liverpool as a player and manager, has been a fixture on Sky Sports for over a decade; "I was given an opportunity to do this and it was absolutely brilliant," quips Souness.
Souness made the announcement live on Sky Sports, just after Liverpool's match at Anfield against Tottenham on the telly for Super Sunday.
The Scot, …
The Liverpool Captaincy
As Sami Hyypiä entered the latter stages of his Liverpool career, his brilliant play and guaranteed starting position in the side became slightly less assured. His role for the team had been phenomenal, and he had helped massively in building a defence, deserving of such a club. He took over from Jamie Redknapp as Liverpool captain (as injuries and form sidelined Redknapp), and led the team with brilliant professionalism throughout.
As the team entered the final stages of Gerard Houllier’s …
1966 & All That
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100 Years of Bob Paisley and the Danger of Comparisons
Before the home win at Crystal Palace—a game which saw Red hearts beat all the faster for the first time in a while—the ground paid tribute to Bob Paisley, who was born 100 years ago this week. At half-time, Anfield witnessed a cavalcade of his best players such as Kenny Dalglish, Graeme Souness, Jimmy Case, Phil Neal and, greatest of all, Ian Callaghan, come on to the pitch to rightly praise the soft-spoken Geordie.
I’ve no doubt that such a …
Is Jordan Henderson Liverpool's Best Candidate For Captaincy?
Jurgen Klopp previously claimed that “being skipper of Liverpool is the hardest job in world football because the man who had the armband before you is Steven Gerrard.” That premise seems to be ringing true.
In truth, whoever took over from Gerrard was destined to fail in the eyes of Liverpool fans. Perhaps that’s why Henderson is often left to bear the brunt of criticism.
When stacked up against Liverpool captains of old; players like Emlyn Hughes, Graeme Souness or …
Liverpool 4 - 0 Arsenal: The Reds' Unstoppable Attack
Liverpool continued their unbeaten start to the Premier League season with an impressive 4-0 victory over Arsenal at Anfield on Sunday afternoon.
Jurgen Klopp made two changes to the side which beat Hoffenheim on Wednesday evening and secured a place in the Champions League group stages.
Simon Mignolet was mysteriously left out of the squad, while Loris Karius made his first start in goal since December 2016.
Trent Alexander-Arnold was also left out of the side as Joe Gomez and …
Carragher, Neville And The Cult Of The Pundit
Regular visitors to these paragraphs will know that profound analytical breakdowns of systems and tactics are anathema to this columnist. It's not that I don't appreciate the folk who do that sort of thing, you understand. They provide us all with a valuable service, bless 'em. How many times have you drunkenly thrown out a stat or tactical observation that had been painstakingly compiled by one such hard-working analyst - their slaving over a hot laptop serving only to earn …
Liverpool Are Lacking That One True Superstar
As Zlatan Ibrahimovic inspired Manchester United to their League Cup triumph on Sunday afternoon, it was impossible not to feel a twinge of jealousy.
Liverpool’s most bitter rivals had been outplayed for much of the game against a slick Southampton side, but Ibrahimovic was ultimately the difference between the two sides.
The legendary Swede has been an enormous success story at Old Trafford, unfortunately, with his all-conquering swagger both on and off the pitch helping transform a club in delightful …
Klopp's 2016/17 Entertainers: A Joyous Time To Support Liverpool
There was a point during Tuesday’s routine 3-0 win over Derby County when I realised I was enjoying watching Liverpool more than I can almost ever remember.
Some of the football was breathtaking at times, with the speed, movement and imagination in the Reds’ play something to behold. Whether it be Philippe Coutinho’s quick feet, Roberto Firmino’s effortless elegance or simply the slick efficiency of Nathaniel Clyne, I was riveted.
I was going to bang on about Loris Karius’ handsomeness …