Since the introduction of the diamond system into the Liverpool team last season, the overall performance of the team improved radically. This article aims to look at the various build-up plays that are involved in the 4-3-1-2 system or the diamond system, as it is commonly known.
The basic principle in this system is to...
You have already read (I hope) the excellent tactical review by James Nalton published on Saturday. It covers all the aspects of how Ludogorets line up and their key features. What I’ve prepared is an overview - from inside the country - of how things stand here in Bulgaria.
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Premier League action returns to Anfield after a 3 week hiatus as Liverpool try to build on their brilliant performance against Spurs. Aston Villa are the team heading up the M6 from the Midlands for the 17:30 kick off live on Sky Sports. Liverpool will be without main man up front Daniel Sturridge, who...
On June 1st 2012 Brendan Rodgers arrived at Liverpool with a 3 year plan to get Liverpool Football Club back into the Champions League within 3 years. 2 years into the plan Anfield will entertain Ludogorets in the first round of Champions’ League group stage fixtures on September 16th.
But how has Rodgers achieved this?...
Since the beginning of 2014 nearly everybody in the Liverpool squad has come on leaps and bounds in terms of development and importance within the structure. Jordan Henderson has gone from water carrier to team carrier. Raheem Sterling has gone from wasted talent to one of, if not the brightest spark in English football....
It has been a mixed start to the campaign for LFC. A nervy 2-1 victory over a depleted Southampton side, a harsh sounding 3-1 defeat to Man City & and a commanding win over Spurs at White Lane.
Many positives can be taken from the opening 3 games: a sublime Henderson assist, a world class...
As the dust settles following the closure of the transfer market there is still a lingering question for many: Why didn’t we buy a so called marquee signing? Of course in a way you could argue we did as in terms of talent and worldwide column inches Balotelli certainly ticks the boxes. However when...
LFC’s first Controversial European Campaign
To do this story of the first steps into Liverpool FC's momentous European story a modicum of justice would require a decent sized book - maybe I'll write it if Tony Evans doesn't beat me to it - who knows? However, that’s not really on under the ongoing circumstances of...
As most have been made aware, the £835m spent by Premier League clubs during this summer's transfer window was the most ever. Not just in England, but in any league in the world. Ever. The previous record of £630m was also held by the Premier League from 2013 is still a figure that hasn't...
I can't say it enough. Thank you for everything.! http://t.co/btqdOBI4Vb
— Daniel Agger (@DanielAgger) September 1, 2014
As gracefully as he once glided up the pitch with the ball at his feet Daniel Agger has departed Liverpool to return to the club where his career began.
His heavily tattooed body has finally given in to the demands...
