Phil Thompson

Liverpool Legends Reflect on Slot’s First Title-Winning Campaign

Liverpool’s 20th Title – More Than Just a Trophy, It’s an Era Defined History Echoes Through Anfield Once Again Liverpool’s 5-1 triumph over Tottenham wasn’t just another Premier League fixture—it was a moment of catharsis, a landmark in the club’s storied history. With that emphatic win, Arne Slot’s Reds secured the club’s 20th league title, an...

Liverpool Legend Predicts Liverpool’s Jurgen Klopp Replacement

Navigating the Future: Liverpool's Quest for Klopp's Successor Liverpool Football Club stands at a significant crossroads as it seeks to find a successor for Jurgen Klopp, a figure whose impact at Anfield is nothing short of legendary. As noted by talkSPORT, the challenge for Fenway Sports Group (FSG) is monumental. Klopp's era has been characterized...

Phil Thompson: Lijnders’ Future Role After Klopp?

Navigating Liverpool's Future: The Role of Pep Lijnders Post-Klopp With Jurgen Klopp's impending departure casting a long shadow over Anfield, the focus shifts not just on who will fill the void but also on the fate of his trusted lieutenant, Pep Lijnders. Phil Thompson on  talkSPORT discussed the invaluable contribution of Lijnders to Liverpool's recent...

Remembering Liverpool’s 1981 League Cup Win

Liverpool's League Cup Love Affair Begins: Liverpool 2-1 West Ham United (1981) Liverpool Football Club's relationship with the League Cup is unparalleled in English football. With nine victories under their belt—one more than their closest rivals, Manchester City—Liverpool stands on the precipice of a historic tenth win. This achievement could kickstart a remarkable season, potentially culminating...

Phil Thompson on Klopp’s Exit at Liverpool

Phil Thompson's Heartfelt Reactions to Jürgen Klopp's Departure from Liverpool Liverpool in Shock: Klopp Steps Down In a stunning turn of events, Jürgen Klopp has announced his decision to step down as manager of Liverpool at the end of this season. This news, breaking on Talksport with Jim White, Simon Jordan, and Martin Keown, sent shockwaves...

Pep Lijnders: ‘We see the Ryan of Ajax’

Anfield’s New Midfield Maestro: Ryan Gravenberch Impresses In the ever-evolving landscape of football, Liverpool's assistant manager Pep Lijnders has recently showered praises on the club's latest sensation, Ryan Gravenberch. The young Dutchman, a £34m acquisition from Bayern Munich, has been turning heads since his deadline-day move, demonstrating that he's much more than just an addition...

Can Gravenberch Meet Liverpool’s Physical Demands?

Gravenberch's Road to Anfield After an intriguing transition from Bayern Munich to Liverpool, Ryan Gravenberch has showcased his undeniable talent on the pitch. However, despite the promise, the youngster's Premier League readiness has come under scrutiny, most notably from Anfield legend Phil Thompson. Thompson's Insight on the Midfielder In a recent interaction with Liverpool’s official Twitter handle,...

Degsy Does Dallas – the end for Lovren?

Talking to Trev Downey for the Molby on the Spot podcast this week, Jan Molby gave his opinion on Dejan Lovren after the Man United game: "He's played himself back into trouble, hasn't he? In terms of Mourinho and his tactics, there's no doubt that they picked on Lovren a little bit. They decided...

The Souness Years – In Their Own Words (Part 8) – Thank Evans, it’s over!

This is the eighth and final instalment of our Souness Years series, looking behind-the-scenes of what went on at Liverpool during the Souness era of the early 90s. You can find the first seven parts here: Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 Part 7 STEVE NICOL: On a positive note, he did introduce two...

The Souness Years – In Their Own Words (Part 7) – Temper, Temper

This is the seventh instalment of our Souness Years series, looking behind-the-scenes of what went on at Liverpool during the Souness era of the early 90s. You can find the first six parts here: Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 IAN RUSH: He had learned a lot from his time in Italy, and...