Chris Kirkland’s Battle with Addiction:  Cautionary Tale for Footballers and Fans Alike
In an insightful and harrowing piece by Oliver Kay for The Athletic, the former England and Liverpool goalkeeper Chris Kirkland reveals the devastating effects of his prolonged addiction to Tramadol, a powerful painkiller now banned in professional football by the World Anti-Doping Agency...
Stephen Warnock's Journey Through Mental Health Challenges
Triumph to Turmoil: Stephen Warnock's Football Odyssey
Stephen Warnock, the former Liverpool defender, has openly shared a harrowing account of his battle with depression which led him to contemplate suicide after his passion for football dwindled. Starting his career at Liverpool, Warnock's journey in football saw him making 67...
Can Gomez Achieve His Potential?
Most Liverpool supporters will have witnessed one particular action in the second half of Liverpool’s latest encounter (against Newcastle), as Joe Gomez struggled to keep pace with the advancing Sandro Tonali. The Italian midfielder is a tremendous ball playing technician, not dissimilar to that of former the Wolves man, Rúben...
Liverpool's Academy: A Beacon of Hope or a Cause for Concern?
Liverpool's illustrious academy, known for nurturing young talents, has recently come under the spotlight for reasons less celebratory. The club, which boasts of having hundreds of budding players, has been questioned over its commitment to player support.
Every young player dreams of making it to...
The Mind Behind the Boots: Joe Gomez's Journey Through Injury
Football is more than just a game of skills, tactics, and goals. For players like Joe Gomez, it's a lifetime commitment, an endless passion. Yet, with every slide, tackle and aerial duel comes the risk of injury, which can be not only physically draining but...
I was planing to pen something all last year, away from my usual Liverpool and Premier League words. It was something I had mentioned to my kickboxing instructor & the gents at Anfield Index. With pre-season only just afoot, I hope this moment can offer something away from the norm, and be accepted (by...
