I’VE always thought the derby is a bit like going for a periodic medical. It’s not entirely necessary that it should be occurring on the particular scheduled date, but the simple fact of it happening raises blood pressure, and implies a phase of self assessment...
WE’VE produced hundreds of shows and published a couple of thousand articles since The Anfield Wrap was launched four years ago. And I reckon in all that time no-one’s EVER mentioned David Burrows. “Who?” you might well say, depending on when your Liverpool-supporting...
THE 225th Merseyside Derby then. Got to be honest, I haven’t got a clue how it’s going to pan out, my head’s a bit done in with The Reds at the moment. It’s funny, though, how confident some Blues are about bagging their first win over us since...
DEPRESSION hovers over Anfield. Another grim evening watching a group of players under-perform. For Carlisle, now read Sion. Last night’s dismal proceedings were summed up by the need to introduce Philippe Coutinho on the hour. It smacks of desperation; the cavalry...
CATCHING one like that so late in a game always reminds me of that punch Herol ‘Bomber’ Graham took against Julian Jackson, in a WBA World Middleweight Title fight in Benalmadena, late 1990. The one where he was spark out before he hit the floor totally planked out,...
Virgil Van Dijk’s New Contract Reaction: TAW Midweek Extra
The Anfield Wrap’s midweek free podcast brings reaction immediately after the news that Virgil van Dijk has signed a new contract was announced by Liverpool. John Gibbons hosts Beth Lindop, Mike Kearney and Abi Rudkin…
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