THERE’S something about winning that really gets under people’s skin. It probably doesn’t help when the team you support does it so routinely that they make breaking records an almost weekly occurrence. And of course it’s not just breaking records, there’s proving...
TRUST noun Firm belief in the reliability, truth, or ability of someone or something. JÜRGEN Klopp’s first press conference is timeless. It is a masterpiece that should be framed, the quotes should adorn the walls of museums with the audio played back on a constant...
WHAT a start to the festive period it’s been for The Reds. If somebody said Liverpool would be two weeks into December having won four games – including a Merseyside derby – sitting pretty at the top of the Premier League, and qualifying for the Champions...
“IN the current climate.” “The market rate.” “Inflated prices.” You might associate the following phrases with the beginnings of a political rant, but they’re in fact all increasingly common phrases used when referring to the modern day football transfer market. They...
“WHY don’t you talk about FSG?” It’s a question we were forced to consider over and over again at The Anfield Wrap once upon a time. Jürgen Klopp was Liverpool manager, Anfield’s Main Stand had been successfully expanded, but there was a belief that the owners weren’t...
ANOTHER Saturday 3pm, another crucial late away win for Liverpool. As Jürgen Klopp said in his post-match press conference at Selhurst Park, the performance in this game was not as important as the result giving the context of the international break just gone. The...
JUST prior to England’s 4-0 win over Kosovo on Sunday, our own Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain took centre stage. Chamberlain’s international career began seven and a half years ago, in a 1-0 win over Norway – incidentally Roy Hodgson’s first game as England manager. He...
“LET’S start a new way. This is the perfect moment. “I don’t know everything but I am a good listener. I will go to Melwood and see what works and what doesn’t.” Roughly four years and one month ago, Jürgen Klopp sat down for his first press conference as Liverpool...
WHETHER we like it or not, modern football and social media go hand in hand. From footballers using it to celebrate or commiserate, and thank the fans for their support either way – even if you’re Granit Xhaka – to the official Premier League’s Twitter...
A LOT of things go through the mind of a football supporter in the buildup to a game. There’s usually a cycle between complete confidence and nail-biting nervousness, in no particular order, and like it or not a lot of that can rest upon the announcement of the...
Midweek Extra Gutter Special: Winky Wirtz’s Nod Of Approval
It’s another Midweek Extra Gutter Special packed full with even more noise and feverish speculation surrounding the potential arrival of Florian Wirtz, with the German International himself adding further fuel to the transfer flames.
Rob Gutmann is joined by Ali Gunn, Craig Hannan and Adam Melia.
