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Liverpool, Manchester, Music And The Reality Of The Rivalry
THERE’S been a subtle narrative in the football media of late. I don’t know if you’ve noticed it, but there’s been a decided turn of events over the past few weeks. Such is the nuance that you’d be forgiven for missing it such is the delicate way it has seeped into...
Nothing Is Won In November But Liverpool Have Set Strong Foundations
ME at 4.30pm on Sunday... “Long way to go, whatever happens. Nothing decided today. No-one ever won a league title in early November.” At 6:30pm on Sunday... Tattoo artist: “Do you want the number 19 above or below the Liver bird mate?”, me: “Below, so it looks like...
How A Propensity For Patience Has Paid Dividends For Jürgen Klopp
“LET’S start a new way. This is the perfect moment. “I don’t know everything but I am a good listener. I will go to Melwood and see what works and what doesn’t.” Roughly four years and one month ago, Jürgen Klopp sat down for his first press conference as Liverpool...
Liverpool 3 Manchester City 1: The Match Ratings
I SEE Guardiola’s head has well and truly gone. To be honest, you could tell they were going to get beat when you seen the cut of him before the game. Forty minutes to kick off, up he pops, hasn’t shaved his bald head. As a fellow baldy, I’m saying that is a sign you...
Liverpool 3 Manchester City 1: The Match Review
"I sleep in the daytime, I work in the nighttime, I might not ever get home." BEING abroad and watching these. Being abroad and being represented by the best sports team on the planet. Knowing these are the best of the best. The best men alive today. Liverpool nine...
Liverpool v Manchester City: The Big Match Preview
I’M in a difficult moment. Still struggling to live in the here and now. I simply cannot wait for this epoch-defining game to be over and simultaneously for it to never happen. Same for this season as an entirety. Liverpool being good again is forcing me to wish my...
Why Anfield Must Embrace Its Regenerated Power For Man City’s Visit
HERE we go again. A big game. A big night. Because let’s be honest, that’s what a 4.30pm kick off in November is. In the buildup to matches like these you can’t help but think back to those spine-tingling moments when the power of Anfield has been pumped up to the...
Why We Shouldn’t Be Choosing Between The Carabao Or Club World Cup
ASTON Villa 10-0 Liverpool Football Club - December 17, 2019. What does that feel like? Forget that it might be a competition which for whatever reason you hold no currency. Forget that the teams’ average age on the night was 15 years and two days. Forget even that...
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Liverpool, Manchester, Music And The Reality Of The Rivalry
THERE’S been a subtle narrative in the football media of late. I don’t know if you’ve noticed it, but there’s been a decided turn of events over the past few weeks. Such is the nuance that you’d be forgiven for missing it such is the delicate way it has seeped into...
Nothing Is Won In November But Liverpool Have Set Strong Foundations
ME at 4.30pm on Sunday... “Long way to go, whatever happens. Nothing decided today. No-one ever won a league title in early November.” At 6:30pm on Sunday... Tattoo artist: “Do you want the number 19 above or below the Liver bird mate?”, me: “Below, so it looks like...
How A Propensity For Patience Has Paid Dividends For Jürgen Klopp
“LET’S start a new way. This is the perfect moment. “I don’t know everything but I am a good listener. I will go to Melwood and see what works and what doesn’t.” Roughly four years and one month ago, Jürgen Klopp sat down for his first press conference as Liverpool...
Liverpool 3 Manchester City 1: The Match Ratings
I SEE Guardiola’s head has well and truly gone. To be honest, you could tell they were going to get beat when you seen the cut of him before the game. Forty minutes to kick off, up he pops, hasn’t shaved his bald head. As a fellow baldy, I’m saying that is a sign you...
Liverpool 3 Manchester City 1: The Match Review
"I sleep in the daytime, I work in the nighttime, I might not ever get home." BEING abroad and watching these. Being abroad and being represented by the best sports team on the planet. Knowing these are the best of the best. The best men alive today. Liverpool nine...
Liverpool v Manchester City: The Big Match Preview
I’M in a difficult moment. Still struggling to live in the here and now. I simply cannot wait for this epoch-defining game to be over and simultaneously for it to never happen. Same for this season as an entirety. Liverpool being good again is forcing me to wish my...
Why Anfield Must Embrace Its Regenerated Power For Man City’s Visit
HERE we go again. A big game. A big night. Because let’s be honest, that’s what a 4.30pm kick off in November is. In the buildup to matches like these you can’t help but think back to those spine-tingling moments when the power of Anfield has been pumped up to the...
Why We Shouldn’t Be Choosing Between The Carabao Or Club World Cup
ASTON Villa 10-0 Liverpool Football Club - December 17, 2019. What does that feel like? Forget that it might be a competition which for whatever reason you hold no currency. Forget that the teams’ average age on the night was 15 years and two days. Forget even that...
