NOT LOVING LOVREN: MY DEJAN DESPAIR

NOT LOVING LOVREN: MY DEJAN DESPAIR

AS we all know, Didier Deschamps was once firmly in the running to become Liverpool manager in the not-too-distant past. If the former World Cup-winning captain keeps an eye on the Reds these days, then I reckon he might be a little perplexed by one of Brendan...
LIVERPOOL: BLURRED (BACK)LINES

LIVERPOOL: BLURRED (BACK)LINES

AT his pre-West Ham press conference, Brendan Rodgers suggested that he was rather irked by all the ‘experts’ voicing their opinions on the way his team plays. That is perfectly understandable. However, I am not an expert, so here’s what I think. It...
FOOTBALL: VICE, VICE (CAPTAIN) BABY

FOOTBALL: VICE, VICE (CAPTAIN) BABY

WITH the departure of Daniel Agger back to Brondby we asked a few Anfield Wrap regulars to make their case as to who should replace the Dane as vice-captain. NEIL ATKINSON – GLEN JONO I’M A GLEN JOHNSON man. I’m also a Jordan Henderson man but you...
LIVERPOOL: MIGNOLET CAN REIN SUPREME

LIVERPOOL: MIGNOLET CAN REIN SUPREME

THAT is why Pepe Reina isn’t here any more. Simon Mignolet can be criticised for many things. The continued lack of improvement in his kicking is infuriating. His unconvincing juggling of crosses jangles the nerves. The lack of presence he exudes compared to his...