Salah’s Private Nature and Carefully Controlled Image
This is an abridged version; the full article is available on our 'It Was Always... Liverpool' Substack page:
You sense there’s been a change in Mo Salah. For most of his eight years at Liverpool, he’s been a little distant, as if he’s above all the nonsense that’s associated...
Salah Compared Favourably To Mbappe By McManaman
Liverpool’s transformation under Arne Slot has been emphatic, with a summer outlay exceeding £400 million amplifying expectations. The reigning Premier League champions have assembled a squad that blends proven quality with youthful promise, and attention is firmly on retaining their domestic crown while making a greater impression in...
Liverpool Legend John Aldridge Hails Rio Ngumoha as “Frightening” Talent
Liverpool’s Premier League campaign has begun with the kind of intensity and drama that has long been associated with Anfield. Two games, two wins, and already a sense that Arne Slot’s side are capable of digging deep when needed. Yet amid the early-season turbulence, one...
Steven Gerrard’s Unusual Role in Liverpool’s Transfer Pursuits
For all his brilliance in a Liverpool shirt, Steven Gerrard’s career contained moments that went far beyond the pitch. As captain, he was not only a leader in matches but sometimes, unexpectedly, part of the club’s recruitment strategy.
In an era before Liverpool’s recent resurgence under Jürgen Klopp...
Liverpool Legend Ian Rush Hails Jan Molby as His Most Skilful Teammate
Liverpool supporters have always admired players who combined brilliance with bravery. In recent years, the focus has shifted toward pace, numbers and hard pressing. But when you dig into Liverpool’s rich footballing heritage, you uncover masters of the game whose influence ran deeper...
Ekitike In, Isak Shaken: Liverpool Disrupt Newcastle's Plans
There were some Newcastle United fans who breathed a sigh of relief when Liverpool signed Hugo Ekitike. They presumed that meant that Alexander Isak was safe at St James’ Park.
Good luck with that one. The interest from the Reds seriously destabilised the Sweden forward. He can see...
How Neil Warnock Missed Out on Virgil van Dijk for Just £4m
A Sliding Doors Moment in South London
In football, hindsight can sting as much as defeat. For Neil Warnock, one moment in 2014 has aged like sour milk. Then-manager of Crystal Palace, Warnock found himself on the cusp of a deal that could have...
Anfield’s Voice and Soul: George Sephton’s Story Echoes Through the Ages
George Sephton’s tale is not just one of longevity, it is steeped in Liverpool’s very fabric. His journey, shared with Greig Hopcroft on Anfield Index, reveals more than anecdotes. It is a living archive.
“I started going to Anfield as a spectator about three or...
A complete collection of our Substack tributes to Diogo Jota, from the heart and for the record
We’ve all been trying to find the words. Some wrote through the tears. Others hit record when silence felt heavier than speech. What follows is every piece of tribute content our team has shared in honour of Diogo...
Diogo Jota – Liverpool’s Relentless Finisher Remembered
Diogo Jota was never loud, but he never needed to be. His boots did the talking, especially when it mattered most. The Portuguese forward, who tragically died in a road traffic accident aged just 28, leaves behind a legacy at Liverpool built on clinical moments, tireless graft and...
