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...
“WHO is your favourite Liverpool player of all time?” It’s that ‘all time’ bit that gets you. Immediately your mind is cast back, like your life flashing before your eyes, but just the football bits. When I was a nipper, my grandad sat me on his knee and regaled me...
SOMETIMES, the best players in the game are most conspicuous by their absence. It evokes a sense of loss on a football pitch, so profound that the person and their presence can still be felt despite the fact they cannot grace the occasion. Mohamed Salah in Kyiv is a...
Virgil van Dijk sits down exclusively with The Anfield Wrap to talk about life at Liverpool and what it’s like being a part of this team. Gareth Roberts and Andy Heaton host as Virgil goes into depth on choosing the move to Liverpool and how much of an influence...
Virgil van Dijk sits down exclusively with The Anfield Wrap to talk about life at Liverpool and what it’s like being a part of this team. Gareth Roberts and Andy Heaton host as Virgil goes into depth on choosing the move to Liverpool and how much of an influence...
IN Paris on Monday night, the titanic clash between Liverpool and Barcelona was again on show as the best players from both teams waited to see who had been named the 2019 Ballon d’Or winner. It would turn out to be Lionel Messi’s night as he pipped Virgil van Dijk to...
It’s awards season and Liverpool’s lads are absolutely cleaning up, but what does the individual achievement mean in a team context? Neil Atkinson is joined by Adam Smith, Jay McKenna, Damian Kavanagh and Caoimhe O’Neill to discuss that, while Andy...
Virgil van Dijk has won the UEFA Men’s Player of the Year award, while Alisson Becker claimed the Goalkeeper of the Year for good measure. Joining Gareth Roberts to react to the news are Andy Heaton, Adam Smith and Kev Walsh. If you're already subscribed, click...
IT is a moment that will live in the annals of Liverpool FC history forever. The outswinging corner, the clacking of the cameras, the scramble as the ball bounces off Jan Vertonghen, and then a neat lay-off into the path of… DIVOCK ORIGI!!! Heads gone. Voices...
