While Liverpool’s entire squad has grown in stature again this season, Trent Alexander-Arnold embodies that and continues to inspire… THERE’S something about the way The Reds are going about their business on the pitch. I mean, I could’ve said that...
As football continues to fall out of the hands of the people at the heart of it, Liverpool’s players still make it a joy for us supporters… IN the words of Hannah Montana: “Life’s what you make it, so let’s make it rock.” Hannah, for those who don’t...
Analysing Liverpool’s squad harmony, the balance between morale and quality, and how The Reds got it right again after another quiet summer… I’VE run into something of a problem this past few weeks. My most recent Tuesday column for The Anfield Wrap...
After a big performance in the win against Leeds United, can Thiago Alcantara make himself a tried and trusted member of this Liverpool team? LOOKING back, I loved Leeds away. In the moment, we as human beings are often inclined to accentuate the negatives. To...
Liverpool have a habit of letting Academy youngsters learn on the job while not making many transfer moves, so should fans trust the process? THERE are fewer things more exciting than having new lads to cheer for. As long as they are of the requisite quality to...
Reflecting on yet another quiet transfer deadline day at Liverpool Football Club and thinking about where a lack of business leaves The Reds… SO that’s that, then. Another wasted deadline day. There was something quite refreshing about seeing the fanbase...
With Andy Robertson the latest Liverpool starter to be signed up to a new deal, Josh Sexton assesses The Reds’ contract business this summer… FOOTBALL, at its core, is a fickle old game. Hypocritical by its nature. Liverpool fans of a certain...
How having Liverpool’s fab four – Mo Salah, Sadio Mane, Roberto Firmino and Diogo Jota – firing can be a defining factor in the title race… IT was a pretty emotional weekend all in all. It started with Arsenal getting beat by Brentford...
With Jurgen Klopp giving youth a chance again in pre-season, Josh Sexton highlights the Liverpool FC Academy graduates who stood out most… PRE-SEASON is always an exciting time. There’s something great about seeing The Reds return to action, even if it’s...
After seeing Christian Eriksen collapse on the pitch, Josh Sexton raises questions about the importance of player welfare in sport today… HELPLESSNESS has been a theme for much of the last year and a half. Rarely has that feeling of helplessness been...
Changing Expectations As Reds Fly: The Anfield Wrap
Neil Atkinson hosts John Gibbons, Sean Rogers and Ian Salmon. We discuss what constitutes a good season from this point, what Liverpool need to go right on and off the pitch to achieve this success and the ever looming contract situation.
Also in the show Neil chats to Dave Lynch about his substack….