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Anfield Index's Daily Catchup on All Things Liverpool FC with Dave Hendrick On today's Daily Red the nostalgia merchant himself takes a walk down memory lane, recapping Liverpool's history in the InterCity Fairs Cup/UEFA Cup/Europa League ahead of the Reds return to the competition for the first time since the 2015/16 season. The highs, lows and the almosts. In the illustrious realm of European football, the European Cup, birthed in 1955 by Gabriel Hanot of L'Équipe, stands out as a …

Klopp's Nostalgic Return to Mainz: A Walk Down Memory Lane A Familiar Face at Bruchwegstadion In a heartwarming reunion, Liverpool's esteemed manager, Jurgen Klopp, made an unexpected visit to his old stomping ground, Mainz, this past Saturday. The occasion was marked by the echoing chants of "Jurgen, Jurgen" from the stands, a testament to the deep-rooted admiration the Mainz faithful still hold for him. A Special Farewell This wasn't just any friendly match. The game was a significant one, marking …

The 1984 European Cup final was the first I can recall watching Liverpool in; I was only 8 years old at the time and staying at my Grandparents' house. I vaguely remember throwing a tantrum because I was sent to bed during the second half, despite my protestations that Liverpool were my favourite team and I simply had to watch them play on the telly. Unfortunately, my family were not as into football as I was, even at such a …

“Thursday nights on Channel 5, Thursday nights on Channel 5” a song that has rung around English grounds for years mocking those clubs who partake in Europe’s secondary competition. First of all, it’s on ITV now but more importantly why is the competition so frowned upon by English football fans? The format? The clubs involved? Or the Thursday nights at 8:05pm? There have been many gripes since the change from the UEFA Cup but how different is the Europa League …