Nostalgia
Where Are They Now? – Milan Baros
Since the introduction of designated squad numbers into the Premier League in 1993, the number 5 shirt at Liverpool has toured the pitch. By trade a centre-half’s shirt, the current incumbent is dynamic midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum. For three years in the 2000s, it was in the rarefied possession of a striker, and not a converted […]
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Season in Review: 2003/04
Some seasons can be really weird for a variety of reasons. We noted last week how 1997/98 was one such season due to its inconsistency and mix of transfers. 2003/04 is also one of those seasons. After an uncertain summer, a mixed bag of transfers and the equally uncertain end to the season, it will […]
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The Greatest Transfers #14: The Best Keeper of the Modern Era
If you missed last week’s edition, then recap who number 15 was here It’s time for number 14 in our list of the greatest transfers in the history of Liverpool Football Club. This time we head into the modern era where we’ve chosen a Spanish goalkeeper who took Anfield by storm and wormed his way […]
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Liverpool Squad Numbers: The Number 7
The number 7 shirt is steeped in history at Liverpool Football Club, with some of the club’s most iconic players bearing the figure on their back. Other players have worn the number, such as one of the best Australian’s ever to feature in the Premier League, Harry Kewell, as well Nigel “son-of-Brian” Clough, who played […]
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The Worst XI: Seven Million? Really?
Welcome back to another edition of the Friends of Liverpool Worst XI where this week we move into the heart of our defence. We had just the four nominees for the two centre-back slots meaning that I can’t really keep these results a secret. So, without any further ado, let’s reveal our final results… 1= […]
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Where Are They Now?: Steve Finnan
In the early 2000’s, the role of a full-back was a pretty simple one. Their primary job was to defend, with forays over the halfway line limited. Long before pacey, roving wing-backs came into fashion, though, Liverpool had a right-back who often bombed forward to good effect and was among the best at supplying crosses […]
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Season in Review: 1997/98
Once in a generation, a player will come along that sweeps everybody off their feet. This is usually a player with innate, natural talent. Some players need a few years to get find their feet in a team. Some don’t peak until later on in their careers. But certain players burst onto the scene. This […]
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The Greatest Transfers #15: Crazy Horse
If you missed our honourable mentions last week then take a look see and be prepared to give me grief over Keegan (if you’re of that age range) We start at number 15 with a man who made over 650 appearances for the Reds and won just about every trophy conceivable while at the club. […]
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Liverpool Squad Numbers: The Number 8
This is the start of a new weekly feature, where we will be selecting a squad number and looking at some of the players who have brought both pride and shame to that specific shirt. We’ll kick off with a look at my personal favourite shirt, the number 8. This was the number I donned […]
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The Worst XI: The worst of a bad bunch? Maybe
It’s that time of the week once again where we reveal another player that takes his place within the Worst XI to have ever graced a Liverpool shirt. This week we’re on to our left back and it is probably the most obvious choice out of every position in this side. Still, out of fairness, […]
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