As rumours circulate that Federico Chiesa’s future may not lie at Liverpool, fans began to mourn the loss of another great Kop anthem… I HOPE they don’t sell Federico Chiesa. This isn’t borne of any special affection for the Italian, though I...
After years of being the laughing stock when it came to domestic league success, Liverpool are back to leaving their foes in their wake… CARDS on the table. I wrote this a week ago, before the parade, but we felt that wasn’t the week to talk about...
Liverpool proved they’re more on the beach than their seaside opposition, but The Reds date with destiny move into full focus… SUCH a weird time. I’ve read various adages about the last few weeks. That it’s been like being expected to go back to...
Press Conference Extra looks at the wider context around Arne Slot’s media briefing before the Champions travel to the Amex to face Brighton. Andy Heaton hosts Karl Coppack and Adam Melia… Below is a clip from the show – subscribe for more on the...
While pundits and opposition fans baulk at the boos Trent Alexander-Arnold received, Liverpool fans are united in understanding if not principle… CAN I just say this and leave it for good? It’s absolutely fine to be angry at Trent Alexander-Arnold. It...
After it was finally confirmed that Trent Alexander-Arnold will leave Liverpool at the end of the season, the next steps became clearer… WELL, that’s that. Following a season of will he/won’t he discussions and debates, Trent Alexander-Arnold is off...
Liverpool won the Premier League title with four games to spare, but in truth they’d won it ages ago, such was the stranglehold they had over the rest… AND with that, history descends. You spend weeks working out connotations and how many points you...
Liverpool’s performances have waned in the past few weeks, but the contract news has kept us buoyed – then Trent Alexander-Arnold had his say… I LOVE a bit of theatre. I love how life can throw up improbable endings that would be considered...
Liverpool are six points away from securing the Premier League title, and there are six more points on supporters minds after Sunday… SIX points to make… 1. There are times when Liverpool are not a good team. That sounds like an insane suggestion...
Why Liverpool and Manchester United fans must set rivalries aside to unite behind a common cause and fight together to protect fan culture… AT the end of the 1973 season, Bill Shankly went to The Kop to celebrate his third and final league title. As...
Liverpool’s Famous Kop & Man City | The Anfield Wrap
Liverpool face a Manchester City side this weekend, a game which would grab the attention of the nation regardless, with City having been found guilty of cheating by the Premier League facing a side that ran them so close on various occasions, the eyes of the nation will be glued to a fixture that promises a powder keg of an atmosphere – but with so many questions hanging over Manchester City, should this fixture even be played at all and what can we expect when the side found guilty of 114 of the 115 charges levelled at them roll in to Anfield?
To discuss all the above, Neil Atkinson is joined by John Gibbons and also Brian Reade to talk not just about the weekend’s clash, but also his new book ‘The Kop’ which explores how and why the Kop became the globally-renowned stand it is today.
Also on the show, Neil chats to Charles and Andrew Hendy of ‘The Mary Wallopers’ to talk about their James Skelly produced new album ‘Paddywhackery’.
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