Man of the Match

Player Ratings: Nottingham Forest 0 – 1 Liverpool

Nunez Extends Reds’ Lead at the Top The start of this game was a little jagged and uncoordinated, as the gulf in quality between the two sides took time to make itself apparent. The tired legs of the Anfield assets were clear to everyone, which is why it took continued perseverance and determination to get...

Bobby Clark: Liverpool’s Rising Star in FA Cup Victory

Liverpool's Triumph in the FA Cup 5th Round: A Closer Look Man of the Match: Bobby Clark's Stellar Performance As a 42-year-old man I am all too aware of the tremendous rivalries that engulfed the 90’s, as Newcastle United became the most entertaining team in the Premier League for a short period of time. The rebranded...

Virgil Van Dijk: Elevating Everyone Onto His Shoulders

Virgil van Dijk: The Quintessential Leader Elevating Liverpool's Fortunes A mate of mine who I go the games with recently said when we were hating after the final ‘he’s taken it all on his shoulders recently Virgil eh.’ A leader whose not emerged but elevated the team by his ability to inspire, to rally, and...

EFL Cup Final Man of the Match

EFL Cup Final Showdown: Liverpool Edge Past Chelsea in Thriller The Decisive Match Liverpool 1 - 0 (aet) Chelsea Man of the Match: Virgil van Dijk A Colossus Among Men Virgil van Dijk is the greatest modern-day centre-half the world of football has seen. His attributes - phenomenal power, blistering pace, unwavering confidence, sheer athleticism, control of peers, authority,...

Liverpool Overcome Burnley 3-1: Curtis Jones Shines

Liverpool's 3-1Triumph Over Burnley Man of the Match: Curtis Jones At the beginning of the 2023/24 campaign, the regenerated Liverpool v2.0 would have been looking for a new array of leaders, new levels maturity, and new consistency from the depth of the restructured Merseyside squad. In moving on Jordan Henderson, James Milner, Alex Oxlade Chamberlain, Naby...

Conor Bradley & The Burning Desire to Succeed

Conor Bradley's Tribute: A Son's Triumph Amidst Personal Loss The Triumph and Tragedy of Conor Bradley Not until I saw the message enrage of Saturday afternoon, was I even aware that young Conor Bradley’s father was ill, which is why I was amazed to read that the 20-year-old’s father had passed away just days after the...

Liverpool 4 – 1 Chelsea Premier League – Man of the Match

Liverpool's Convincing Victory Over Chelsea Highlighted by Bradley Liverpool 4 - 1 Chelsea Premier League - Man of the Match Conor Bradley An incredible introduction to first-team football has been doubled down upon by another incredible performance by Liverpool’s new in-house superstar, Conor Bradley. As Trent Alexander Arnold sat watching from the substitutes bench, he must have...

Luis Díaz Shines in EFL Cup Semi-Final: Man of the Match

Fulham 1 - 1 (2-3) Liverpool EFL Cup Semi-Final 2nd Leg MOTM Luis Díaz - Man of the Match This was far from the polished and electric team performance the traveling fanbase craved, however, the hectic schedule and substantial list of absentees (both injured and on tour) meant that a handful of solid displays were just...

Liverpool 2 – 1 Fulham – LC Semi 1st Leg Man of the Match

Liverpool 2 - 1 Fulham - EFL Cup Semifinal 1st Leg Man of the Match I recall writing an article almost a year ago, where I was hoping to see Curtis Jones ushered into the side, one which was struggling and falling apart. So many former Liverpool midfielders were looking old and tired, therefore, I...

Arsenal 0 – 2 Liverpool – FA Cup 3rd Man of the Match

Man of the Match: A Display of Power and Physicality Ibou Konate The early evening man of the match was a showing pure power and physicality, with every ounce of desire exuded by the giant Frenchman defender. Whenever I see a team sheet without the name Virgil van Dijk on it, I hesitate and nervously consider...