I recently watched the remake of the Magnificent Seven, a modern take of the original classic. The film revolves around impossibly unrealistic scenarios, a suicide squad of unlikely heroes, with a battle to overcome the odds and succeed.
The plot of the film is ridiculous, how the movie then plays out absurd, but the idea...
Football can be pure joy to the eye, with wonderful technicians (thanks Brendan) scattering the past and present of the game. I grew up watching the gliding destruction of John Barnes, mesmerised by his abilities. Later I would sit pitch side, enthralled by the elegance of Steve McManaman as chalk dusted his boots, and...
When the vacant number 8 shirt was reassigned to the little Guinean (Naby Keïta), it was another sign of Liverpool shopping from close to the top shelf.
Naby, when playing under the RB umbrella of first Salzburg and then Leipzig, signed on amidst much competition. The main rival to his signature appeared to be Bayern...
Georginio Wijnaldum's long goodbye finally ended in recent days when it was confirmed that Dutchman would be joining Paris Saint Germain.
After 179 appearances in Liverpool red, Wijnaldum -- whose contract at the Anfield club expires at the end of this month -- will earn a hefty payday in Paris.
Rumours abound regarding who the Reds...
The win over Burnley was exactly the sort of game Thiago was signed for. He was one of the main reasons Liverpool were able to stamp their authority on the match. As a result, not only did they dominate the ball, they also dominated the space. That was the big difference.Â
Usually, in matches against...
Liverpool's Champions League qualification hopes were boosted after a 3-0 win away to Burnley.
The Reds went into the clash at Turf Moor knowing they needed a win to keep alive their prospects of Champions League football next season and they duly obliged in a dominant performance. Goals from Roberto Firmino, Nat Phillips, and replacement...
Thiago Alcantara was sublime in Liverpool's 2-1 victory away to West Bromwich Albion last Sunday.
Following on from an impressive performance in the Reds' 4-2 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford a few days previously, the Spanish international provided a creative spark and dogged defensive diligence that the away team needed in a tough...
It has mostly been a train wreck of a season for Liverpool.
Going into the season as defending champions, the Reds -- crippled by a huge injury toll -- relinquished their title without as much as a whimper and they gave a generally poor account of themselves in cup competitions, both domestically and in Europe.
As...
Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcântara believes his team failed in "the essence of sport" when they did not seal the win against Newcastle.
Thiago, of course, was discussing The Reds' many missed chances in front of goal after going 1-0 ahead as early as the third minute. Mohamed Salah scored a beautiful strike to put Jürgen...
