Beth Lindop
@bethlindop.bsky.social
Liverpool correspondent @ ESPN | formerly Reach PLC | views my own
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On the way to Selhurst Park with @ptgorst.bsky.social and @bethlindop.bsky.social for the latest #LFC encounter against Crystal Palace, who haven’t lost since 2007
September 27, 2025 at 7:50 AM
On the way to Selhurst Park with @ptgorst.bsky.social and @bethlindop.bsky.social for the latest #LFC encounter against Crystal Palace, who haven’t lost since 2007
The sort of piece you never want to write but hope I’ve managed to capture a little bit of what made Diogo Jota so special.
He and his brother will be remembered forever.
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He and his brother will be remembered forever.
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Remembering Diogo Jota, a star whose loss is felt beyond Liverpool
The death of Liverpool forward Diogo Jota has caused an outpouring of grief from those associated with the Reds and far beyond. As Jurgen Klopp put it, "there must be a bigger purpose, but I can't see...
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July 3, 2025 at 7:02 PM
The sort of piece you never want to write but hope I’ve managed to capture a little bit of what made Diogo Jota so special.
He and his brother will be remembered forever.
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He and his brother will be remembered forever.
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Have a sneaky suspicion Milos Kerkez will quickly become a fan favourite at Liverpool…
From training in the dressing room to critiquing his teammates, here’s a long read on the Hungary international who is the “total package”. www.espn.com/soccer/story...
From training in the dressing room to critiquing his teammates, here’s a long read on the Hungary international who is the “total package”. www.espn.com/soccer/story...
Why Liverpool wanted Kerkez: Dynamism, drive and a desire to be the best
The Hungary defender was Arne Slot's top transfer target for his "problem position" of left back and could go on to become one of the best in the world.
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June 26, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Have a sneaky suspicion Milos Kerkez will quickly become a fan favourite at Liverpool…
From training in the dressing room to critiquing his teammates, here’s a long read on the Hungary international who is the “total package”. www.espn.com/soccer/story...
From training in the dressing room to critiquing his teammates, here’s a long read on the Hungary international who is the “total package”. www.espn.com/soccer/story...
Aware that I’ve been pretty lax on here of late but here’s a little deep dive into Liverpool’s new signing if anyone is in the mood for more #FlorianFriday content…https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/45454957/why-liverpool-spent-big-sign-leverkusen-florian-wirtz
June 20, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Aware that I’ve been pretty lax on here of late but here’s a little deep dive into Liverpool’s new signing if anyone is in the mood for more #FlorianFriday content…https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/45454957/why-liverpool-spent-big-sign-leverkusen-florian-wirtz
Slot's ability to temper the emotions of one of the game's most passionate fanbases has so far been one of his greatest strengths. But the acrimony toward TAA looks poised to provide him with one of his biggest challenges yet as Liverpool boss. Thoughts 👇🏻 www.espn.com/soccer/story...
Liverpool fans' hostility toward TAA a sour subplot to otherwise festive end of season
The boos for Trent Alexander-Arnold vs. Arsenal represent the only sour note left in Liverpool's Premier League-winning campaign.
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May 11, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Slot's ability to temper the emotions of one of the game's most passionate fanbases has so far been one of his greatest strengths. But the acrimony toward TAA looks poised to provide him with one of his biggest challenges yet as Liverpool boss. Thoughts 👇🏻 www.espn.com/soccer/story...
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sterling work by @bethlindop.bsky.social and our ESPN NL team (Alain van Hilten, Jitse Bos & others) as well as the Football Reporters pod for a defining read/listen on an unforgettable season at Anfield www.espn.com/soccer/story...
How Arne Slot, Liverpool won the Premier League in 2024-25
It seemed impossible to follow club legend Jurgen Klopp and win the league in his first year, but Arne Slot has done just that at Liverpool.
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April 28, 2025 at 11:08 AM
sterling work by @bethlindop.bsky.social and our ESPN NL team (Alain van Hilten, Jitse Bos & others) as well as the Football Reporters pod for a defining read/listen on an unforgettable season at Anfield www.espn.com/soccer/story...
For the Liverpool fans in attendance on Sunday, the title celebrations have already started. This time next week, thanks to Trent Alexander-Arnold’s heroics, Arne Slot and his players might just have joined the party. Thoughts from the King Power 👇🏻 www.espn.com/soccer/story...
A win away from the title, Liverpool coronation begins at Leicester
Liverpool's fans were already celebrating the title in the win at Leicester. The team itself will soon join in.
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April 20, 2025 at 7:52 PM
For the Liverpool fans in attendance on Sunday, the title celebrations have already started. This time next week, thanks to Trent Alexander-Arnold’s heroics, Arne Slot and his players might just have joined the party. Thoughts from the King Power 👇🏻 www.espn.com/soccer/story...
All signs point to a busy summer transfer window at Anfield but, in re-signing both Virgil van Dijk & Mo Salah, Liverpool have perhaps already completed their two shrewdest bits of business. A long-read on how and why #LFC tied down two all-time greats. www.espn.co.uk/football/sto...
How Liverpool sealed Salah, Van Dijk contracts amid struggle to keep Alexander-Arnold
Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk have committed their futures to Liverpool, but how did the club convince them to stay? And will that persuade Trent Alexander-Arnold to snub Real Madrid?
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April 17, 2025 at 2:35 PM
All signs point to a busy summer transfer window at Anfield but, in re-signing both Virgil van Dijk & Mo Salah, Liverpool have perhaps already completed their two shrewdest bits of business. A long-read on how and why #LFC tied down two all-time greats. www.espn.co.uk/football/sto...
Normally one of the coolest characters in the Premier League, Virgil Van Dijk allowed himself a rare moment of emotional release after his late winner against West Ham. In a season of special moments, he knew he’d delivered another big one. www.espn.com/soccer/story...
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April 13, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Normally one of the coolest characters in the Premier League, Virgil Van Dijk allowed himself a rare moment of emotional release after his late winner against West Ham. In a season of special moments, he knew he’d delivered another big one. www.espn.com/soccer/story...
Talking points from tonight’s Merseyside derby. Including:
- Jota’s timely return to goal-scoring form
- Tarkowski’s reckless challenge
- Liverpool winning ugly www.espn.co.uk/soccer/story...
- Jota’s timely return to goal-scoring form
- Tarkowski’s reckless challenge
- Liverpool winning ugly www.espn.co.uk/soccer/story...
Liverpool show grit in Merseyside derby win, but is Van Dijk in decline?
Liverpool had to sweat it out to win the latest Merseyside derby, but it was enough to see Arne Slot's team move closer to the Premier League title.
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April 2, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Talking points from tonight’s Merseyside derby. Including:
- Jota’s timely return to goal-scoring form
- Tarkowski’s reckless challenge
- Liverpool winning ugly www.espn.co.uk/soccer/story...
- Jota’s timely return to goal-scoring form
- Tarkowski’s reckless challenge
- Liverpool winning ugly www.espn.co.uk/soccer/story...
At what should be a time of celebration for Liverpool, noise off the pitch is threatening to spoil the party. If Trent Alexander-Arnold does leave this summer, it’ll be a sad end to a great chapter. But is there really anyone to blame? www.espn.com/soccer/story...
Will Alexander-Arnold's contract saga taint his Liverpool legacy?
Liverpool have three star players out of contract in the summer and one looks likely to join Real Madrid. But the club need the noise to stop quickly.
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March 26, 2025 at 11:07 AM
At what should be a time of celebration for Liverpool, noise off the pitch is threatening to spoil the party. If Trent Alexander-Arnold does leave this summer, it’ll be a sad end to a great chapter. But is there really anyone to blame? www.espn.com/soccer/story...
It’s been a disappointing month for Liverpool who, for the second season in a row, look to be running out of gas at a crucial time. I had a look at some of the numbers behind their drop-off & looked ahead to a decisive few weeks. www.espn.com/soccer/story...
What's behind Liverpool's sudden slump as Premier League run-in looms?
Liverpool look tired, far from the slick machine that built a 12-point lead atop the Premier League. Are they running out of gas? Can they hang on?
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March 24, 2025 at 9:31 AM
It’s been a disappointing month for Liverpool who, for the second season in a row, look to be running out of gas at a crucial time. I had a look at some of the numbers behind their drop-off & looked ahead to a decisive few weeks. www.espn.com/soccer/story...
A momentous day for Newcastle United. One to forget for Liverpool. Talking points from today’s game 👇🏻 www.espn.com/soccer/story...
The wait is over: Newcastle beat Liverpool to end 70-year domestic trophy drought
Newcastle United have won the Carabao Cup, their first major trophy in over half a century, beating Liverpool at the end of a woeful week for the Reds.
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March 16, 2025 at 8:27 PM
A momentous day for Newcastle United. One to forget for Liverpool. Talking points from today’s game 👇🏻 www.espn.com/soccer/story...
Even if Liverpool crave more illustrious honours this term, a Carabao Cup win would be the perfect way to herald the start of what many hope will be a successful new era at Anfield. Looking ahead to this weekend’s big game. www.espn.co.uk/football/sto...
Liverpool's Slot looking to follow Klopp as Newcastle chase history
Liverpool face Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup final on Sunday and it would be a fitting way to open Arne Slot's account as it was Jurgen Klopp's last trophy.
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March 14, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Even if Liverpool crave more illustrious honours this term, a Carabao Cup win would be the perfect way to herald the start of what many hope will be a successful new era at Anfield. Looking ahead to this weekend’s big game. www.espn.co.uk/football/sto...
Talking points from tonight’s game at Anfield including:
- Donarumma heroics
- A night to forget for Nunez
- PSG’s CL-winning credentials
- How Liverpool can bounce back www.espn.com/soccer/story...
- Donarumma heroics
- A night to forget for Nunez
- PSG’s CL-winning credentials
- How Liverpool can bounce back www.espn.com/soccer/story...
Nunez miss sums up Liverpool frustration as PSG emerge new Champions League faves
Liverpool's tense exit from the Champions League was a game to forget for Darwin Núñez. Meanwhile, PSG's Ousmane Dembélé and Gianluigi Donnarumma silenced their critics en route to the quarterfinals.
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March 12, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Talking points from tonight’s game at Anfield including:
- Donarumma heroics
- A night to forget for Nunez
- PSG’s CL-winning credentials
- How Liverpool can bounce back www.espn.com/soccer/story...
- Donarumma heroics
- A night to forget for Nunez
- PSG’s CL-winning credentials
- How Liverpool can bounce back www.espn.com/soccer/story...
Before the win over Southampton, Arne Slot said “the real” Darwin Núñez” was back. A goal, some missed chances and a reckless challenge later, it’s hard to argue with that. A piece on a player who continues to have fans on the edge of their seats. www.espn.com/soccer/story...
Núñez's days at Liverpool might be numbered, but he is still delivering
Mohamed Salah added to his Liverpool legend with two more goals, but the Reds' win over Southampton was all down to the idiosyncratic Darwin Núñez.
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March 8, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Before the win over Southampton, Arne Slot said “the real” Darwin Núñez” was back. A goal, some missed chances and a reckless challenge later, it’s hard to argue with that. A piece on a player who continues to have fans on the edge of their seats. www.espn.com/soccer/story...
This season, Liverpool have beaten Real Madrid, Bayer Leverkusen and Man City. But it’s this victory, against a formidable PSG team at a ferocious Parc des Princes, that might turn out to be their best win of the campaign. Talking points from tonight 👇🏻 www.espn.co.uk/football/sto...
Heist at the Parc des Princes: How Liverpool stole the first leg
PSG were utterly dominant against Liverpool, and Mohamed Salah was kept quiet. So how are Luis Enrique's side heading to Anfield a goal down?
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March 6, 2025 at 12:05 AM
This season, Liverpool have beaten Real Madrid, Bayer Leverkusen and Man City. But it’s this victory, against a formidable PSG team at a ferocious Parc des Princes, that might turn out to be their best win of the campaign. Talking points from tonight 👇🏻 www.espn.co.uk/football/sto...
When you compare Liverpool’s injury record this season with that of Arsenal & Manchester City, the contrast is stark. But is it just good luck? Or is there more to #LFC’s impressive fitness?
(P.S. yes I do know Liverpool have still had injuries!) www.espn.co.uk/football/sto...
(P.S. yes I do know Liverpool have still had injuries!) www.espn.co.uk/football/sto...
How Liverpool have avoided injury in Premier League title race
Players at Premier League title rivals Arsenal and Man City have struggled with injury this season, but Liverpool have kept their stars fit and it has paid off.
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March 4, 2025 at 10:33 AM
When you compare Liverpool’s injury record this season with that of Arsenal & Manchester City, the contrast is stark. But is it just good luck? Or is there more to #LFC’s impressive fitness?
(P.S. yes I do know Liverpool have still had injuries!) www.espn.co.uk/football/sto...
(P.S. yes I do know Liverpool have still had injuries!) www.espn.co.uk/football/sto...
And now you’re gonna believe us? Surely now there can be no doubting that this is Liverpool’s year. Verdict on another decisive night in the title race from us @ ESPN. www.espn.com/soccer/story...
Liverpool stroll as Arsenal stutter in Premier League season-defining Wednesday
Liverpool took one huge step towards the Premier League title on a packed Wednesday saw many top teams play in matches with huge implications.
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February 26, 2025 at 11:51 PM
And now you’re gonna believe us? Surely now there can be no doubting that this is Liverpool’s year. Verdict on another decisive night in the title race from us @ ESPN. www.espn.com/soccer/story...
Lots of impressive individual seasons within Liverpool's squad but Dominik Szoboszlai is right up there. His display against City showed what he's all about. A long read on the boy who was "born for football" and is now the heartbeat of the #LFC midfield.
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How Dominik Szoboszlai became the beating heart of Liverpool's midfield
If Liverpool win the title, Salah will rightly earn much of the acclaim. But Szoboszlai has been one of the most vital cogs in Slot's machine.
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February 25, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Lots of impressive individual seasons within Liverpool's squad but Dominik Szoboszlai is right up there. His display against City showed what he's all about. A long read on the boy who was "born for football" and is now the heartbeat of the #LFC midfield.
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On a night when Liverpool were both winning & losing, a draw was probably a fair result. But if Arne Slot's side are to really kick for home in this title race, they must hope Darwin Núñez & Co. bring their scoring boots in the weeks ahead. www.espn.co.uk/football/sto...
Nunez's latest costly miss vs. Aston Villa could yet harm Liverpool's title push
Darwin Nunez has had more disastrous moments than great ones during his time at Liverpool, but Wednesday's misses felt particularly painful in the context of the Reds' title push.
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February 20, 2025 at 12:10 AM
On a night when Liverpool were both winning & losing, a draw was probably a fair result. But if Arne Slot's side are to really kick for home in this title race, they must hope Darwin Núñez & Co. bring their scoring boots in the weeks ahead. www.espn.co.uk/football/sto...
Liverpool were some way from their best against Wolves today but, ultimately, they got the job done. They will need to be better in the coming weeks and months but, most of all, they will need to hold their nerve. www.espn.com/soccer/story...
Liverpool's nervy win vs. Wolves shows how precarious their Premier League lead remains
Liverpool boss Arne Slot has called for "cool heads," but would should have been a routine game for the Premier League leaders became an anxious affair.
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February 16, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Liverpool were some way from their best against Wolves today but, ultimately, they got the job done. They will need to be better in the coming weeks and months but, most of all, they will need to hold their nerve. www.espn.com/soccer/story...
Chants of “We won the league at Goodison Park” could be heard ringing from the away end in the moments before Tarkowski’s equaliser. Thanks to Everton and the power of Goodison, the champagne might just have to stay on ice for a little longer for #LFC. www.espn.com/soccer/story...
Goodison Park got the Merseyside derby send-off it deserved
The quality might have been lacking, but the drama certainly wasn't in a 2-2 derby draw that will live long in the memories of the Goodison Park faithful.
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February 12, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Chants of “We won the league at Goodison Park” could be heard ringing from the away end in the moments before Tarkowski’s equaliser. Thanks to Everton and the power of Goodison, the champagne might just have to stay on ice for a little longer for #LFC. www.espn.com/soccer/story...
A mixed bag of injury news for Liverpool ahead of the Merseyside derby. Trent Alexander-Arnold back training but no Joe Gomez following his withdrawal at Plymouth. www.espn.co.uk/football/sto...
Liverpool's TAA in contention for derby after injury
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has confirmed defender Trent Alexander-Arnold could feature in Wednesday night's Merseyside derby after recovering from a thigh injury.
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February 11, 2025 at 10:14 AM
A mixed bag of injury news for Liverpool ahead of the Merseyside derby. Trent Alexander-Arnold back training but no Joe Gomez following his withdrawal at Plymouth. www.espn.co.uk/football/sto...
After Gakpo opened the scoring for Liverpool tonight, Van Dijk was quick to encourage his teammates to cut their celebrations short and go again. It is that relentless that sets #LFC apart from the rest this season. Thoughts on another sublime night for Slot’s side. www.espn.com/soccer/story...
Liverpool's silverware desire is influenced by its mentality
Liverpool defeated Tottenham 4-0 to advance to the Carabao Cup final, as their silverware ambitions continues to heat up.
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February 7, 2025 at 12:14 AM
After Gakpo opened the scoring for Liverpool tonight, Van Dijk was quick to encourage his teammates to cut their celebrations short and go again. It is that relentless that sets #LFC apart from the rest this season. Thoughts on another sublime night for Slot’s side. www.espn.com/soccer/story...