With The Anfield Wrap celebrating its 10th anniversary, Karl Coppack looks back, looks forward and wonders what’s next for Liverpool. Are The Reds still on the up? “I’LL ask Andy Heaton for you.” In 2011 I was a writer without a home. My...
While Liverpool supporters may feel that the 1-1 draw with Chelsea was two points dropped, The Reds can learn a lesson from the match… I’VE always been against point budgeting. That process where you look at the next five games and think ‘12 points will...
After Terry McDermott was diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia, Karl Coppack tells us about the man, the player and the Liverpool legend… IN 2006, I became dangerously unwell. Without knowing it I’d somehow managed to go 38 years with a congenital brain...
Karl Coppack on what it meant to be within the away fans at Carrow Road for the first game of the season to watch Norwich City 0 Liverpool 3… THERE was a moment in 79th minute on Saturday when Trent Alexander-Arnold trotted over to take a corner. He took...
With a new Premier League season closing in, Karl Coppack assess the challenge that lies ahead for Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool in 2021-22… I’VE been thinking about Morhad Amdouni. If you missed it, Amdouni is the French Olympic marathon runner who knocked...
Trent Alexander-Arnold’s bumper new contract is the latest statement of his importance to Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool, writes Karl Coppack… SOMETIMES it’s not just about buying players. I mean, don’t get me wrong. I’d like us to buy some. Good...
Gini Wijnaldum has spoken out about his treatment from fans on social media, and Karl Coppack writes that we can’t just tell him to ‘leave it’… IT’S been a red-letter day here. Literally, in some respects. Early last week my...
With Liverpool’s squad getting no younger, Karl Coppack asks whether the club are doing enough to succession plan for the next phase… I THINK a lot about the passing of time. That’s common for those of us advancing all too rapidly over the decades,...
Liverpool have a team filled with likeable lads and Jordan Henderson’s involvement with England at the Euros has only enhanced that view, writes Karl Coppack… IF the last month has taught us anything it’s that footballers aren’t thick. Well, OK....
With former Liverpool FC manager Rafa Benitez firmly in the hot seat at Everton, Karl Coppack writes about how it feels to see him in blue… I’VE tried rationalising this the best way I can and it still feels wrong. Talking to a Liverpool fan about...
The Anfield Wrap’s post-match reaction podcast after Southampton 2 Liverpool 3, a result that puts Liverpool 8 points clear at the top of the Premier League.
John Gibbons hosts Adam Melia, Rob Gutmann and Steve Graves.
