Liverpool adjusted their defence: Mamadou Sakho moved out to left back and Daniel Agger came in at centre back, Aly Cissokho losing his place and dropping down to the bench. Martin Skrtel and Glen Johnson retained their defensive positions. I
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Match Preview: Chelsea vs Liverpool (29.12.13)
Brendan Rodgers, as manager of Liverpool, has never lost two games in a row. He accomplished this feat whilst at Swansea too. Yes, we slipped on the carcass of the Christmas Turkey on Boxing
Continue readingMatch Preview: Manchester City vs Liverpool (26.12.13)
It’s time for one of the traditional football delights – the Boxing Day match… Full of Christmas turkey, it’s the time of year to gather around and watch the game – the halfway point of the season – it’s a
Continue readingMatch Preview: Liverpool vs Cardiff City (21.12.13)
The Christmas games are upon us and we have almost reached the traditional halfway stage of the league season. Liverpool are sat happy in second and a win today will put them top with
Continue readingMatch Report: Tottenham vs Liverpool (15.12.13) W 0-5
Luis Suarez led the team out with the responsibilities of the captain’s armband. It is a big game for us today and we need our star man to step up to the occasion. Liverpool began the game well, giving as
Continue readingMatch Report: Hull City vs Liverpool (01.12.13) L 3-1
There were a few surprises in the starting lineup. Philippe Coutinho, it transpires, will also be missing from our attack with a niggling injury from this week’s training. He made the bench , however, unlike Daniel Sturridge, of course, whose
Continue readingMatch Preview: Hull City vs Liverpool (01.12.13)
Liverpool travel to the KC Stadium for an away fixture that at first glance looks a nice comfortable three-pointer after the challenges posed to us at Goodison in the derby last weekend. In sixteen
Continue readingMatch Preview: Everton vs Liverpool (23.11.13)
Well, thankfully, the last international break of the year is now over. It’s back to business in the premier league and Liverpool have their work cut out with a tricky away derby fixture at Goodison Park.
Continue readingMatch Report: Liverpool vs Fulham (09.11.13) W 4-0
Liverpool kicked off the match reverting to their more typical 4-4-2 formation. Daniel Agger had a recall in the centre of defence, pairing up with Martin Skrtel. Aly Cissokho retained his place as left-back and Glen Johnson returned on the
Continue readingMatch Preview: Liverpool vs Fulham (09.11.13)
Liverpool were humbled last week on their trip to the Emirates and have dropped to third place in the league, with Arsenal opening up a five point gap at the top. Today’s fixture offers
Continue readingMatch Report: Arsenal vs Liverpool (02.11.13) L 2-0
It was immediately clear from the start that we were facing high quality opposition. Whereas there are other premiership sides that pass the ball and retain possession well, Arsenal are masters. Their passing is not just quick and clean, it’s
Continue readingMatch Preview: Arsenal vs Liverpool (02.11.13)
Well, this is the big clash. Ever since the fixtures list was published I’d been eyeing up today’s date as one to watch. Arsenal are a very testing side, one of the most consistently
Continue readingMatch Report: Liverpool vs West Brom (26.10.13) W 4-1
Liverpool began the match with their favoured three central defenders, Daniel Agger still not being able to force his way back into first XI. The game began with a fast tempo with Liverpool passing the ball around well. Suarez was
Continue readingMatch Preview: Liverpool vs West Brom (26.10.13)
Liverpool welcome West Brom to Anfield in this non-televised 3pm fixture. Liverpool are currently third in the league with West Brom standing at twelfth. League form, however, can be overlooked. West Brom are a
Continue readingMatch Report: Sunderland vs Liverpool (29.09.13) W 1-3
Liverpool started the game in the 3-5-2 formation they used against Man United last week. Sakho, Skrtel and Toure providing the back line. I was a bit unsure of this at first as I’d much rather 4 defenders at the
Continue readingMatch Preview: Sunderland vs Liverpool (29.09.13)
Liverpool head to the Stadium of Light in Sunday afternoon’s big game. Sunderland are rooted to the bottom of the Premiership table with only one point from five matches. Their outspoken manager, Paolo Di
Continue readingThe Return of El Pistolero: Luis Suarez
The ten match ban which has dragged on since last season is finally over. Our star striker, El Pistolero, will be back available for selection this week for our critical clash with Manchester United in the fourth round of the
Continue readingMatch Report: Swansea City vs Liverpool (16.09.13) D 2-2
Well, it was an explosive start to the game with Shelvey proving how keen he was to show the Reds they had made a mistake in selling him during the summer transfer window. Shelvey scored in the first minute with
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