Analysis Archive

I completely understand the frustration that so many Liverpool supporters have been feeling of late. The idea of Groundhog Day has been an obvious one during the global pandemic, such is the extent to which it feels like every day is the same. That’s ...Read More

I have just about calmed down in the wake of Liverpool’s first-half performance against the Aston Villa youth team. Don’t get me wrong, I completely understand that there were all sorts of mitigating circumstances around the match, not least of all the fact that ...Read More

It’s been a frustrating Christmas for most Liverpool supporters. Not content with dropping points to Aston Villa, Brighton & Hove Albion and Fulham earlier this season, the Reds suffered boring stalemates with West Bromwich Albion and Newcastle United. Whilst the performances couldn’t have differed ...Read More

Since the 2000-2001 season, seven teams have been top of the Premier League on Christmas Day and not gone on to win the title. Worryingly for Liverpool, the Reds have had that dubious honour three times and four if you go all the way ...Read More

In the wake of Liverpool’s 4-0 demolition of Wolverhampton Wanderers, I toyed with what I should write in this week’s article. I wanted to way lyrical about Gini Wijnaldum whilst simultaneously complaining that he only got attention because he scored a goal. I considered ...Read More

Last night was a breath of fresh air for Liverpool after a tough few weeks. The manager continues to do battle with television production companies over his dislike of Liverpool being asked to play the 12.30pm kick-offs, with people working for those companies seemingly ...Read More

Long-term readers will know that I have absolutely no love for international football at the best of times. I understand why those from outside of Liverpool might simultaneously support the Reds and want England to do well, but for those of us from the ...Read More