‘LAWRO’ – A FOREWORD

by | Aug 21, 2012 | Footie

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. 500 words on that wretch who pollutes football...

The Twenty Third Men – Part Two

by | Jul 11, 2012 | Footie

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 a sharp observer of...

The Twenty Third Men – Part One

by | Jul 11, 2012 | Footie

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 one of the squad’s key players,...

EURO 2012: A COMMENT HATER’S NIGHTMARE

by | Jul 7, 2012 | Footie

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 like. I don’t know how it approaches the game, what...

City Talk Phone In Agenda 28/6/12

by | Jun 28, 2012 | Footie

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 Number – 0151 708 1059. Host – Neil Atkinson. Guest – John Gibbons...

The Hodgson Issue

by | Jun 26, 2012 | Footie

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...

City Talk Phone In Agenda 21/6/12

by | Jun 21, 2012 | Footie

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 Number – 0151 708 1059. Host – Neil Atkinson. Guest – Mike Nevin Opening question – What are you having for your...

City Talk Phone In Agenda 14/6/12

by | Jun 14, 2012 | Footie

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. For you. Colour me how you want. That’s right, this week you...

City Talk Phone In Agenda 7/6/12

by | Jun 7, 2012 | Footie

SECOND agenda. Last week went well, everyone brought their A-Game, so let’s kick on and see where we can take this phone-in. To the skies. That’s where. Full faith in you all. Especially YOU. So… City Talk Phone In Agenda 7/6/12 Time – 6pm Place – your house,...