Nostalgia
Where Are They Now? Fabio Aurelio
In a week where headlines concerning Liverpool Football Club have been dominated by a Brazilian player, it may seem surprising that it has been little more than a decade since the first time the Reds signed a player from the country which boasts the most successful international team on Earth. Somewhat less novel was the […]
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Season in Review: 1998/99
Strange decisions in football should never be welcomed with surprise. Throughout the history for the game, many men in high places have taken decisions which have shocked and puzzled fans regularly. Some have been calculated gambles which have paid off. Some have been wild guesses which have had dire consequences. There are some which take […]
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Liverpool Squad Numbers: The Number 6
After last week’s trip up to the dizzying heights of 21, this edition of squad numbers takes a look at a number that often has a place in the traditional starting XI. The current Liverpool number six is one Dejan Lovren, whose consistently inconsistent performances have continued to split fans opinions ever since he joined […]
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The Worst XI: How to waste £1.8 million in 1998
Welcome back to the penultimate edition of the Worst XI and it’s beginning to become that time where I get all wistful and thank you for reading etc. while you question quite how I’ve been allowed to keep this going since early May. But I digress because we have incredibly important matters to attend to […]
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Where Are They Now? Florent Sinama-Pongolle
Even in the pre-social media days of the early 21st century, players who distinguished themselves in underage tournaments were widely touted for stardom. A prime example of this was the recipient of the Best Player award at the 2001 Under-17 World Cup, French striker Florent Sinama-Pongolle. Along with his cousin Anthony Le Tallec, the Reunion-born […]
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Season in Review: 2013/14
Brendan Rodgers had taken over Liverpool in July 2012 following the departure of Kenny Dalglish. Brendan bought into the club right away and it was easy to like him, despite his cheesiness and being seen as quite smarmy. Still, his first season brought attacking football based on possession and retention of the ball to Anfield, […]
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Liverpool Squad Numbers: The Number 21
Today’s squad number is a slightly obscure one. The number 21 isn’t one that is steeped in history at Liverpool Football Club, nor did it become synonymous with a certain legend during the invincible years. But over the last decade there has been one Brazilian quietly going about his business with the XXI on his […]
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The Worst XI: Stay Away From Corners!
Another week and another player reveal for the Friends of Liverpool Worst XI as voted for by you, our loyal and lovely readers. We’re into the final three reveals now and that means we’ve reach the front two. We, of course, know our goalkeeper, full backs, centre backs, wide midfielders and central midfielders so who are going […]
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Where Are They Now? Oussama Assaidi
In his first transfer window as Liverpool manager, Brendan Rodgers shopped low-key, bringing in either young players who he hoped would shoot to stardom or more proven talents entering the prime of their careers. Among the younger brigade was a little-known Moroccan by the name of Oussama Assaidi, who arrived from Dutch club Heerenveen a […]
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Season in Review: 2000/01
Seasons like this do not come along often. Nobody could see this coming. Silverware is the end game for every player, manager and fan. When you’re growing up you don’t dream of fourth place finishes. You can’t put a league runners up spot in a trophy cabinet. There are no open top bus parades for […]
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