Why this is a defining season for Jürgen Klopp

Why this is a defining season for Jürgen Klopp

On the dawn of Liverpool's 2018/19 Premier League campaign, excitement could not be more palpable. A solid season last year with some exquisite performances saw Reds fans treated to some fine displays which led them all the way to the Champions League final and to a second consecutive fourth-place finish in the league. Last season's final in Kiev was Klopp's third major final since he took charge of Liverpool back in October 2015, but his side are yet to win …
What Defines Success For Liverpool FC: Trophies or Progression?

What Defines Success For Liverpool FC: Trophies or Progression?

"Winning trophies is everything in football" "Only trophies are a gauge of a team's success".
These are opinions many football supporters hold, but despite there being plenty of truth in them, there is far more to it. Seeing your team pick up silverware is hugely important, without question, and holding any title aloft should be celebrated long into the night. It instils a winning mentality in the team, and can sometimes define the careers of both individuals and …
Liverpool FC - If You Build It, They Will Stay

Liverpool FC - If You Build It, They Will Stay

Nothing great ever happens in team sports without the supporting cast playing some role on many different levels. Being in the background is usually no longer enough. The supporting cast now needs to contribute more than just hang around waiting to be dragged to titles. Countless times in recent history we have seen the Most Valuable Player in a season miss out on the grand prize despite their stellar performances. In a world were loyalty is now the exception rather …
Liverpool, the League Cup and other trophies

Liverpool, the League Cup and other trophies

I am not going to try and sugar coat this, of all the major trophies available, the League Cup is the lowest on the prestige list. Hate me for saying that if you want, I don’t really care because it’s a fact. However, just because it is the least important and prestigious of all the major trophies, it doesn’t mean it’s not great to win and it also doesn’t detract from its significance. Trophies are great to win, it’s what …