Author: Pete Lynch
Season in Numbers: Part One
After a rollercoaster season for the Reds, it’s important to delve into the facts and figures that contributed to securing fourth place. This weekly column will focus on the stats that will determine the strengths of the past season, and more importantly, the areas for improvement as Champions League football returns to Anfield. 42 – […]
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Season Review Part Three: Midfielders
Georginio Wijnaldum The central midfielder was Liverpool’s top representative in this area of the pitch having played a total of 36 league games, and gradually built his way towards becoming one of the club’s most impressive players this season. Eyebrows were certainly raised at his big-money signature from Newcastle, but Wijnaldum has now established himself […]
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Season Review Part Two: Defenders
Another problem area for the Reds this season was once again a struggling defence, which unquestionably overshadowed Liverpool’s incredible attacking displays. The final league table standings epitomize the lackluster back four performances, with Liverpool boasting the second-worst defensive record out of the top five, with 42 goals conceded. There have however been some spirited performances, […]
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Season Review Part One: Goalkeepers
A Liverpool FC goalkeeper; the position is seemingly one that nobody wants to keep hold of. It’s only ever been bad news since fan favourite Pepe Reina was sold a long, long time ago, with the club having goalkeeping issues from then on. However, manager Jurgen Klopp is unquestionably satisfied with the two men at […]
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Liverpool Legends reminisce of Rome ’77 at 40th Anniversary Dinner
Liverpool fans gathered in their numbers outside the Hilton Hotel in the city on Thursday evening, with the knowledge that four club legends would be making an appearance. Many of the Anfield faithful could grab a quick photo with Ray Clemence, Joey Jones, Phil Neal and Terry McDermott as they made their way into the […]
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Wijnaldum kicks off Liverpool’s Champions League return
Georginio Wijnaldum secured a return to Champions League football for Liverpool with an inspired performance against relegated Middlesbrough. The midfielder scored the first and assisted the third as his side picked up three vital points in their final game of the season; a 3-0 win at Anfield. First half nerves combined with goals for Arsenal […]
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Champions League football in Liverpool’s hands, but it certainly won’t come easy
With just one game remaining for Liverpool – a home fixture against relegated Middlesbrough – Champions League football remains very much in their hands. If you handed Klopp the opportunity to seal such a feat against a relegated side at the start of the season, he would have accepted the invitation with open arms. But […]
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Liverpool looking to rebuild from within Premier League
As another summer transfer window arrives, the Reds are setting their sights on recruiting a number of signings from fellow Premier League clubs. Jurgen Klopp will receive significant funds from the board, but it is understood that money spent on new arrivals will be made available from selling current players, with Mamadou Sakho the most […]
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Coutinho once again the star performer in stunning display at West Ham
With two well-taken goals and a stunning assist, Philippe Coutinho was yet again deserving of Liverpool’s Man of the Match award against West Ham. The 4-0 thumping brought a Champions League spot back into Liverpool’s hands, and was unquestionably one of their best performances in a somewhat stuttered season. After the hosts crushed Spurs’ title […]
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Very few standout performers in utterly disappointing goalless draw with Saints
In another drab affair at Anfield, Liverpool essentially let Champions League football slip through their fingers, where few Redmen proved how important they are to the club. Philippe Coutinho boosted his club’s hopes of a victory after he passed a late fitness test; however, the Brazilian was limited to solely long-range efforts, which failed to […]
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