Sam Allardyce

Former England Manager Slams Jurgen Klopp Over Trent Alexander-Arnold Progress

Sam Allardyce Slams Jurgen Klopp Over Trent Alexander-Arnold Progress Evolution of Trent Alexander-Arnold at Liverpool Liverpool's right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold has become synonymous with creative playmaking from the defence, a characteristic that had defined Jurgen Klopp’s dynamic Liverpool side. Yet, despite his evident prowess and influence on the pitch, debates around his defensive capabilities continue to stir. The...

West Brom vs Liverpool – Three more games, three wins needed…

THE DETAILS Venue – The Hawthorns, West Bromwich Referee – Mike Dean Date & Time – Sunday, May 16th @ 16:30 Current Odds – West Brom 11/1, Draw 11/2, Liverpool 2/9 ________________________________________________________ What a win and performance from The Reds at Old Trafford! A fantastic result and one that keeps our Champions League qualification hopes alive. Time for that old cliché,...

Liverpool vs West Brom Preview – Reds welcome Big Sam and The Baggies for Anfield showdown

THE DETAILS Venue – Anfield, Liverpool Referee – Kevin Friend Date & Time – Sunday, December 27th @ 16:30 Current Odds – Liverpool 1/9, Draw 9/1, West Brom 18/1 ________________________________________________________ It's the third year in a row where, as Liverpool fans, we get to enjoy the fact that our team is top of the Premier League at Christmas. With everything...

Premier League 2018/19 Season Preview

After an enormously entertaining World Cup full of drama and decadence, we the football faithful have been cast into the darkness of a month without the beautiful game. This has not stopped the majority of the big Premier League clubs from making money moves in anticipation. Ahead, we preview what to expect from them...

Everton v Liverpool Preview – Derby Day at Goodison

The Details Venue - Goodison Park, Liverpool Referee - Michael Oliver Date & Time - Saturday, April 7th @ 12:30 GMT Current Odds - Everton 15/4, Draw 16/5, Liverpool 8/13 Form Everton Form It's been a season to forget for the blue half of Merseyside. The fact that they remain in the top half of the Premier League table with 14 defeats and a goal...

Van Dijk & Keita | Posing A New Threat From Deep

I started writing a tactical piece a few months ago which was set to be titled ‘How to Stop Liverpool’. This was around the time that Liverpool suffered two bad results at Anfield in the space of a week by drawing with both West Brom and Everton despite dominating the ball in both matches....

The Merseyside Derby Preview – Key Battles

After the business was taken care off in style in European competition on Wednesday, Liverpool return to Premier League action with something maybe a little more serious at stake - local bragging rights. Also, the continued singing of "Merry Christmas, Everton!" over the festive period. There is no time to sit back and rest on...

Unnecessary Drama In The Liverpool Country

I'll be honest with you, lovely reader. The majority of my 7-day enforced sabbatical was spent being deliberately oblivious to the football world and almost exclusively devoted to the pursuit of solving the problem of a troublesome brainpan. The latter endeavour, sadly, was wholly unsuccessful, but at least I managed to entirely avoid the unending...

Liverpool vs Crystal Palace Preview: Reds must deal with Eagles in the air

Liverpool face their final game in a three week run against aerial threat as they take on Sam Allardyce's Crystal Palace this Sunday. If Liverpool can take three points they'll take another big step towards securing a top four place, on a weekend where many around them don't play in the league due to FA...

Liverpool Fans Angry Over Sakho And Injuries

Occasionally, this columnist will sigh in exasperation at the petty squabbling that seems to be so prevalent amongst the diverse collective known as Liverpool supporters. It's normally testy difference-of-opinion stuff but sometimes it can be ugly, bile-laden posturing, revealing the ignorance and unpleasantness of the individuals in question. Mute buttons were made for these people....