The discourse around football has become a distraction from the on-pitch action and created drama off it, so where do we go from here? THERE’S an afterglow to the Emirates Stadium on what has been a sun-kissed September afternoon. Micah Richards is pitchside...
Karl Coppack’s post-match review for The Anfield Wrap after Liverpool 3 Aston Villa 0 in the 2023-2024 Premier League season… WELL, that was just lovely. Anfield on a sunny day is unrivalled. Anfield with an early two-goal lead and the constant booing of...
While Liverpool’s transfer window remain in flux, it’s hard to have any final thoughts about exactly where it leaves feelings about the squad… WELCOME to an email in flux. Writing for The Anfield Wrap on a Friday has loads of perks. You can go...
Despite the lack of calm heads off the field, it was faith and calm heads that prevailed on the pitch for Liverpool against Newcastle… LET’S talk about faith. George Michael was keen on it. Football support is a largely masochistic endeavour. In...
Neil Atkinson’s post-match review for The Anfield Wrap after Newcastle United 1 Liverpool 2 in the Premier League at St. James’ Park… YOU’D have taken a point. The smart money is to take a point before a ball is kicked. The super smart...
As the links to Saudi Arabia refuse to go away, is Mo Salah really prepared to ditch his quest for further records to break with Liverpool? THE concept of legacy isn’t as immovable as we think. Defining legacy can be completely based on individual, sometimes...
Neil Atkinson’s post-match review for The Anfield Wrap after Liverpool 3 Bournemouth 1 in the 2023-2024 Premier League season… BACK at Anfield. Back being angry at the refereeing. Back watching Liverpool go 1-0 down. Back being blown away by the attacking...
The signing of Wataru Endo has been met with some negative responses from fans, so where do Liverpool stand in this transfer window arms race? TURBULENT times, chefs. Liverpool’s transfer mayhem has resembled the kitchen of a Chicago sandwich bar, more than a...
Neil Atkinson’s post-match review for The Anfield Wrap after Chelsea 1 Liverpool 1 in the Premier League at Stamford Bridge… HEY now, little speedyhead. The game changes but players adapt. Today it was remarkable the level of players passing forward...
Liverpool’s hard line over transfer fees could prove costly yet again, as Chelsea reportedly enter the race to sign Romeo Lavia… ‘HOW much is a Cornetto, mate?’ ‘£1.90.’ ‘Here you go. £1.70.’ ‘It’s £1.90’ ‘Would you take £1.73?’ Would you? The new...
