Remembering Lucas Leiva’s roller coaster Liverpool career, after he announced his premature retirement from football due to a heart condition… I WAS in Block 106 of the Kop for much of the 2008-9 season, slightly to the right of the goal and about...
The second in a series of audio documentaries in which we delve into the backgrounds of members of the current squad, tracing back Roberto Firmino’s journey from unlikely Samba Star to World Champion… If you're already subscribed, click here to...
John Gibbons, Neil Atkinson and Kev Walsh talk through some of the anniversaries on May 11, including the day Lucas Leiva signed for The Reds back in 2007… If you're already subscribed, click here to...
IT is pretty funny to see how easy it is to amuse a bored football fan. “What will we do without games? I can’t bear the thought of not having footy to watch!” “Make a starting XI composed entirely of left-footed players who have won the Cup Winner’s Cup, played...
I’VE loved writing for The Anfield Wrap while in lockdown. I love it at the best of times, but it has given me a release during these times which has been so welcome. The chance to revisit every facet of what made me fall in love with football. It has given us a...
Today is Lucas Leiva’s birthday and to celebrate we’re re-releasing our hour long interview with the Brazilian back in 2017. The Anfield Wrap spoke to the midfielder in an honest and open interview about the ups and downs of his Liverpool career and his...
IT’S been an interesting few weeks for some of Anfield’s former flings. From surprisingly under-the-radar loan moves, to inflammatory agent statements, being left out of Champions League squads and even bad publicity surrounding book releases. Say what you want about...
EVEN in the impatient world of modern football, Liverpool supporters around the world are still famed for their loyal, unswerving support. Those of us who go to the game however, know a different side to Anfield and as recently as half time against Huddersfield Town a...
THE term legend is used liberally these days, seemingly even more so where football players are concerned. Gareth Roberts of these pages covered the topic recently, mentioning Luis Suarez and Fernando Torres. Both very good football players for Liverpool but by no...
Neil Atkinson is joined by Paul Cope, Ian Ryan and Craig Hannan to talk through Liverpool’s Lucas Leiva leaving for Lazio, the striker conundrum in front of Jurgen Klopp and a general update on the transfer situation where The Reds seem very single-minded in...
