So far in the ongoing summer transfer window, we have seen our new Sporting Director, Jörg Schmadtke, oversee the recruitment of Dominik Szoboszlai, after his predecessor ended his reign with the successful acquisition of Alexis Mac Allister. I fully expect two more outfield players to arrive, with a third (I hope) to add to...
With so much LFC noise centring around incoming players, it is easy to forget the personnel within and what they could offer the squad for next season. Though most of us hate when a returning player (from loan or injury) are cast as a new signing, it can sometimes be valid to look upon...
We have all had a little joke and query over what our new Director of Football would bring to Liverpool Football Club, after his surprise appointment in Julian Ward's place. The final act of our outgoing Sporting Director was to secure the magnificent signing of Brighton’s Alexis Mac Allister, to start our window of...
Chelsea was last week announced as the 2023/24 opening game of next season, therefore we now know the pathway of our next Premier League campaign. With frenzied expectations flowing through all the supporter groups, it does seem like our very own fanbase is now constantly sat on the edge of their Anfield seats, with...
Agent Speaks Up: Liverpool's Pursuit of Micky van de Ven
As reported by German outlet WAZ, the football world is currently abuzz with whispers around one of Europe's most coveted top talents: Micky van de Ven. This VfL Wolfsburg defender is believed to be on the radar of numerous clubs, sparking a summer saga that...
The Role of Jorg Schmadtke and Why We Are Linked with So Many Players
When Michael Edwards was overseeing the recruitment of Liverpool Football Club, it allowed Jürgen Klopp the perfect Sporting Directorship which built him a squad that would win everything on offer. The analytical pursuit of undervalued players created a team that should...
Liverpool's Jorg Schmadtke: Analysing His Hits and Misses
Jorg Schmadtke's appointment as Liverpool's sporting director brought his substantial transfer market experience into sharp focus. With a history of both success and failure, there's an inevitable sense of intrigue surrounding his potential impact on Liverpool's future.
A Mixture of Triumphs and Tribulations
Schmadtke's journey in the football world...
Liverpool's Homegrown Player Dilemma
Insights and Implications for the Upcoming Transfer Window
Building a successful football squad requires meticulous planning. That task becomes even more complex when considering the restrictions posed by the Premier League's homegrown rule, introduced in 2008. This rule necessitates that Premier League teams must maintain a minimum number of players who have...
Liverpool Sets Sights on Benjamin Pavard
As the mercury climbs and summer rears its head, Liverpool's preparations for the forthcoming season are already well under way. No longer is the focus solely on midfield reinforcements, as rumours have it that the World Cup-winning defender, Benjamin Pavard, might find himself trading his Bayern jersey for a...
In the swirling world of football, connections often grease the wheels of player transfers. Liverpool's newly appointed Sporting Director, Jorg Schmadtke, may possess the golden threads that could land the promising Manu Kone in the Reds' lap.
A Divisive Figure with Indispensable Connections
Schmadtke, a name that carries a certain divisiveness in his German homeland, now...
