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...
With fans becoming increasingly worried about the lack of depth in Liverpool’s midfield, is there a definitive size that the squad should be? LIVERPOOL once had the luxury of boasting Jari Litmanen as their fourth forward to accompany Michael Owen, Emile...
Jürgen Klopp’s reaction to The Anfield Wrap’s documentary and other times footballers have restored fans faith in them… I’VE never been a fan of pre-season friendlies. I can only think of a handful I’ve attended over the years. I’d rather Reds...
As the Jordan Henderson saga continues to rumble on, a personal legacy is in question among Liverpool supporters… AND there he goes. He won it all, he sold it all. I don’t think I’ve been so disappointed in a departure since Fernando Torres left for...
The Anfield Wrap’s free podcast reflecting on a opening day draw at Newcastle thanks to an injury time Dominik Szoboszlai penalty after the Reds had conceded two sloppy goals with the second Newcastle goal only minutes after Cody Gakpo had dragged Liverpool back in the game.
Also in the show, Neil chats to The Athletic’s Jon MacKenzie about his new book ‘The Spectre of Pep: How Guardiola Haunts Modern Football Tactics’.
Neil Atkinson hosts Beth Lindop, Ian Ryan and John Gibbons
