Writer, fighter and host of The Anfield Wrap, just left of Tony Benn.
by Neil Atkinson // 1 May 2013
There is loads of great stuff at the Liverpool Sound City festival. We have been and will keep talking about how much good stuff there is across the city, but this is solely about what you can expect from our stage. … Continue reading
by Neil Atkinson // 14 February 2013
WE’RE nearly ready. The running order was completed last night. Everyone should know where they need to be when. What we are talking about in what order. Everyone should know all this but it occurred to me it might help … Continue reading
by Neil Atkinson // 15 November 2012
I’M sitting in row one of the paddock against Wigan. Row one. All I’m going to see are legs and the camber of the pitch. But I’m going to hear everything. I’ve been in row one of the paddock once … Continue reading
by Neil Atkinson // 21 August 2012
I sent the following email out to a few writers this morning as I’ve noticed and felt an increasing number of disturbances in the ether: I’d like to invite each of you to hit me with 500 Words On Lawrenson. … Continue reading
by Neil Atkinson // 11 July 2012
PART one in this was about Steven Gerrard’s potential usefulness to Liverpool as a 23rd man in the squad. But Liverpool’s actual number 23 is potentially at a crossroads. Jamie Carragher’s spent the summer demonstrating what we thought – he’s … Continue reading
by Neil Atkinson // 11 July 2012
IT seems that one challenge Brendan Rodgers has as Liverpool FC manager is going to be reducing or perhaps reconfiguring the wage bill while sustaining a push for a top four finish. Therefore it may seem counterintuitive to argue that … Continue reading
by Neil Atkinson // 7 July 2012
I DON’T know what Alan Hansen thinks about football. I mean, I know he’s in favour of power and pace, and most definitely against terrible defending, but I don’t know what a team that Alan Hansen can get behind looks … Continue reading
by Neil Atkinson // 28 June 2012
LOOKING forward to this week. Loads going on. So let’s get into the meat of it: City Talk Phone In Agenda 28/6/12 Time – 6pm Place – your house, car, headphones, whatever. 105.9 FM and http://radioplayer.citytalk.fm/ Number – 0151 708 … Continue reading
by Neil Atkinson // 26 June 2012
THERE is something wonderful about what happens when Hodgey speaks at length. He thinks he is being intelligent, impressive and occasionally cleverly dissembling. Then he gives something away that indicates why his entire footballing outlook is so fundamentally flawed. In … Continue reading
by Neil Atkinson // 21 June 2012
Last week was boss. Let’s kick on. City Talk Phone In Agenda 21/6/12 Time – 6pm Place – your house, car, headphones, whatever. 105.9 FM and http://radioplayer.citytalk.fm/ Number – 0151 708 1059. Host – Neil Atkinson. Guest – Mike Nevin … Continue reading
by Neil Atkinson // 14 June 2012
I blame myself. Only five callers last week. I blame myself. I obviously wasn’t exciting enough for you. I’m going to make more of an effort. I can change. Really, I can. I’m going to put glitter in my hair. … Continue reading
by Neil Atkinson // 11 June 2012
HEREAFTER follows the first of a three-part story about Ukraine. There will be some factual information about Ukraine in there but if you want some actual tactical analysis you can do little better than these links from intelligent men. http://www.zonalmarking.net/2012/06/06/euro-2012-preview-ukraine/ … Continue reading