Author: Joel Sanderson-Murray

MA Sports Journalism student at the University of Salford. Got a lot of time for a false nine and no time in the world for 11 men behind the ball.

Afternoon Bulletin

U23s knocked out the cup, Can aims for ‘very big club’ and Wijnaldum talks about illness

Liverpool U23s out of cup Liverpool U23s were knocked out of the Premier League Cup last night after losing 3-1 to Middlesbrough. Neil Critchley’s men went out at the last-16 stage of the competition after a hat-trick from Boro’s Mitchell Curry. Matthew Virtue scored a consolation goal for Liverpool but it failed to spark a […]

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Lovren withdraws from Croatia squad, Salah pipping Messi to Golden Shoe

Lovren withdraws from international duty Dejan Lovren has withdrawn from the Croatia squad with an injury. Lovren was due to meet up with his compatriots for their two friendlies in the USA against Mexico and Peru. However, the centre-back has been suffering with an ankle problem which also kept him out of the Liverpool squad […]

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Gerrard’s U18s heartbreak, CL draw incoming and Werner interest

Penalty heartbreak for Gerrard’s youngsters Steven Gerrard’s u18’s side have been knocked out of the UEFA Youth League on penalties to Manchester City. The former Liverpool captain had taken the team to the Quarter Finals of the competition in his first season as a manager. After dispatching rivals Manchester United in the last round, Gerrard […]

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Youngster Millar earns international call up while Klopp finds himself an unlikely ally

KLOPP HAS A FRIEND IN MOURINHO Jurgen Klopp has received an unlikely ally – in Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho! Mourinho leapt to the defence of Liverpool boss Klopp after a touchline incident during the game between the two sides on Saturday. Klopp appeared animated and ran down the touchline reacting to a Dejan Lovren […]

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Firmino CL draw hope, Can deal off until the end of the season

No charge for Brewster incident UEFA have found that there was no evidence to support a racial complaint made by Liverpool youngster Rhian Brewster. Brewster made a complaint against Spartak Moscow U19’s captain Leonid Mironov after the clash between the two sides in the UEFA Youth League at Prenton Park in December. After a lengthy […]

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Pre-Porto team news & U23’s lose top spot

KLOPP WARNS AGAINST COMPLACENCY Jurgen Klopp has warned his side against complacency ahead of their Champions League round of 16 second leg tie against Porto. Liverpool go into Tuesday’s clash with one foot in the quarter-finals after a 5-0 win in the first leg in Estadio Dragao three weeks ago. Klopp has warned to expect […]

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Shelvey Looking Forward to Return to ‘Fantastic’ Club

Late heartbreak for U23’s Two late goals denied Liverpool U23’s a respectable victory over Porto’s second team. Liverpool’s development squad, including Danny Ward in goal, had led in a snowed under Widnes thanks to a Matthew Virtue goal. However, goals from Bruno Costa and Santiago Irala consigned Liverpool to defeat. Neil Critchley’s hopes of progressing […]

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No bid for Cook and No reunion for Gayle

NO GO FOR COOK The Liverpool Echo have reported that Jurgen Klopp has no intention to pursue a deal for Bournemouth midfielder Lewis Cook. There were reports over the weekend that Liverpool were looking into signing the highly rated 21-year-old. Cook has had a breakout season at the Vitality Stadium coming off the back of […]

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No Case for Firmino, Gerrard’s United Win, Return of Clyne

No case to answer for Firmino The FA have ruled that Roberto Firmino has been cleared of an allegation that he racially abused Everton defender Mason Holgate. Firmino confronted his opponent after being pushed into the stands by Holgate during the FA Cup Third Round clash at Anfield on January 5. After a six week […]

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Ings studying Firmino, Salah wants more, Stoney leaves for England

INGS STUDYING BOBBY Danny Ings has stated that his Liverpool team-mate Roberto Firmino has been his role model for the past few months. The former Burnley man is hoping to be involved at the weekend, and if you are thinking of going to the match you can find cheap Liverpool tickets at footballtickets compare. Ings, who […]

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