Some things within football remain largely the same as they have since the game's earliest days, others have accelerated beyond all control.
Liverpool’s 97th goal by a substitute was scored 32 years and one week after it’s first; Jürgen Klopp has produced the same total of strikes from his bench in under eight years. The...
Si Senor, Bobby: An Emotional Farewell for Liverpool's Firmino
Roberto Firmino, Liverpool's beloved number 9, was recently the guest of honour at an emotional send-off party at Anfield, revealing the deep affection for the Brazilian maestro within the squad. The news comes via Sky Germany's Florian Plettenberg, who shared snippets of this touching event on...
Maybe the emotion got the better of us as fans. It certainly seemed to for the players until later on, when Liverpool managed to rescue a point against Aston Villa. Anfield said an emotional goodbye to a number of players, with it perhaps being fitting that the man who scored the equaliser received the...
Liverpool 1 - 1 Aston Villa - PL Man of The Match
Virgil van Dijk
The big man has crept back into form, which has certainly enabled this altering system of play to well, play out.
In a formation that frequently switches from a 4-3-3, to an in possession 3-4-3, it really does need that vocal and...
Roberto Firmino: Mural Visit Closes Anfield Chapter
Roberto Firmino, Liverpool's beloved forward, made a pilgrimage to Anfield, marvelling at the vibrant homage painted on its outer wall this Sunday morning. This mural is a testament to Firmino's exceptional career, transforming him into the latest legend immortalised in pigments on Anfield's proud walls.
An emotional afternoon witnessed...
Liverpool 1 - 1 Aston Villa - PL Player Ratings
Alisson Becker - 7.0
Had a very good first half that allowed the reds some chance of a positive result, again. Was blameless for the Ramsey goal & competent for the remainder of the match. The reds player of the season.
Trent Alexander Arnold - 4.0
Was limited...
Roberto Firmino: A Tearful Goodbye to Anfield
Eight Years of Glory and Farewell
The grand stage of Anfield has been witness to Roberto Firmino’s dexterity on the pitch for the last eight years. However, the time has come for the Brazilian maestro to bid adieu to his beloved Liverpool. "I am trying to focus on the...
Steven Gerrard's Saga: Between Liverpool's Embrace and Villa's Brief Fling
Credit to Brad Walker on This is AnfieldÂ
As the final whistle looms over Liverpool's last home match of the season against Unai Emery's Aston Villa, the Reds clutch at the fading whispers of a Champions League spot. It's been a curious campaign, one that saw...
Jordan Henderson's Heartfelt Tribute to James Milner and Roberto Firmino: A Testament of True Brotherhood
Jordan Henderson Celebrates Milner and Firmino
Amid the constant chatter of transfer news and match highlights, sometimes the true essence of football takes a backseat. This time, we're focusing on an aspect of the game that's more than statistics or standings:...
It’s a time for goodbyes at Anfield on Saturday. First off, farewell to a pretty average season. There were times when it was really bad. It’s ended reasonably well but even if Manchester United and Newcastle slip up, it’s been a year of underachievement.
There’s mixed feelings about the players who are leaving. Roberto Firmino...