Flags on the Kop: A Sad Absence Amidst Rising Ticket Prices
Threats to civil liberties only come a few dollars at a time. In the pulsing heart of Anfield, the Kop stands as a testament to impassioned support, a sea of flags and songs that animate the storied stadium. Yet, the forthcoming match will witness...
The Torch Passes: Aldridge Steps into Rush's Boots
As Liverpool faced the departure of their goal-scoring titan Ian Rush in 1987, a void loomed large over Anfield. The iconic No.9 jersey was up for grabs, and stepping into those shoes was none other than John Aldridge, a passionate Scouser who had made waves with Oxford...
The Torch Passes: Aldridge Steps into Rush's Boots
As Liverpool faced the departure of their goal-scoring titan Ian Rush in 1987, a void loomed large over Anfield. The iconic No.9 jersey was up for grabs, and stepping into those shoes was none other than John Aldridge, a passionate Scouser who had made waves with Oxford...
Loyalty Amidst the Whispers of Paris
In the lush, vibrant fields of Anfield, a fortress where the echoes of "You'll Never Walk Alone" reverberate with unwavering fidelity, Ibrahima Konate stands tall, not merely in stature but in an allegiance that transcends the mere threads of a Liverpool jersey. The Frenchman, a beacon of strength and...
Anfield Embraces Safe Standing: A New Dawn for Liverpool Fans
In a significant move for football enthusiasts, Liverpool has joined the ranks of Premier League clubs embracing the safe standing initiative. This development comes after a meticulous two-year trial, culminating in the club's application for a safe standing licence on June 30.
The Green Light from...
A few of my writings over the years have had reference to songs or movies of old. This one is no different. As it’s a blockbuster tie, there’s only one way to go which is Frankie Goes to Hollywood!!! We've two legs coming up against Manchester City. The fun all starts at Anfield on...
Cast your minds back to the gloomy 2014/15 season in which Liverpool parted ways with the talismanic figure of Luis Suarez, replacing him with Rickie Lambert and the ever egotistical Mario Balotelli.
From goals galore in 2013/14 to a troublesome goal drought the following season, Brendan Rodgers' side went from a team that could do...
As with most things, I’d like to begin with referencing Marcel Proust. I suppose we all do it. His epic ‘Remembrance of Things Past’ begins with the narrator nibbling away at a piece of madeleine cake he’d dunked in his tea. The taste fires a maelstrom of nostalgia and before too long he’s reeling...
Liverpool FC, European Elite.
That’s one of many banners that hang amongst the Kop on European nights, and one of the easiest to understand.
We are Liverpool. Whether rival fans like it or not, we are a club known for its European exploits. Five European Cup’s, three UEFA Cup’s and three Super Cup’s do little to...
“A good living leads to forgetfulness”- A Ghanaian Proverb
This came to mind on one of the many days Twitter’s machine guns and RPGs were set in motion in the Daniel Sturridge battle. For a striker who owns an impressive record that put into shade Suarez, Owen and Fowler, celebrating him should be a chore...
