Josh Williams
@distancecovered.bsky.social
Writer, Substacker, Author of Data Game. Also LFCTV, The Anfield Wrap & The Redmen TV.
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This is great from @distancecovered.bsky.social and @htomufc.bsky.social, but it’s absolutely damning of either Slot or the recruitment team at Liverpool (or both). Not sure what the solution is, other than spending a small fortune in January (again).
youtu.be/crQQtbQwLLw?...
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Why Liverpool STILL Aren’t Getting Better | The Overlap Breakdown
YouTube video by The Breakdown
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November 11, 2025 at 12:26 PM
This is great from @distancecovered.bsky.social and @htomufc.bsky.social, but it’s absolutely damning of either Slot or the recruitment team at Liverpool (or both). Not sure what the solution is, other than spending a small fortune in January (again).
youtu.be/crQQtbQwLLw?...
youtu.be/crQQtbQwLLw?...
This is why they invite me to parties.
Can't wait for @distancecovered.bsky.social to rain on this parade by telling us Villa didn't play like the teams we lost to and the problems are all so there 😬
November 1, 2025 at 10:45 PM
This is why they invite me to parties.
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I guested on the latest @distancecovered.bsky.social podcast - a Q&A special.
Includes data on a potential Mac Allister fall off, height vs set pieces and Slot's player turnover with Feyenoord. Which LFC new boys have been good or bad? What's up with Salah? And who are my five favourite bands?
Includes data on a potential Mac Allister fall off, height vs set pieces and Slot's player turnover with Feyenoord. Which LFC new boys have been good or bad? What's up with Salah? And who are my five favourite bands?
Episode #086: Q&A Special
Listen now | The 86th episode of my weekly podcast, Distance Covered. Josh Williams hosts Andrew Beasley.
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October 14, 2025 at 1:44 PM
I guested on the latest @distancecovered.bsky.social podcast - a Q&A special.
Includes data on a potential Mac Allister fall off, height vs set pieces and Slot's player turnover with Feyenoord. Which LFC new boys have been good or bad? What's up with Salah? And who are my five favourite bands?
Includes data on a potential Mac Allister fall off, height vs set pieces and Slot's player turnover with Feyenoord. Which LFC new boys have been good or bad? What's up with Salah? And who are my five favourite bands?
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Given the amount of squad and starting XI churn I would have taken 15 points from 7 at the start of the season...
I told @distancecovered.bsky.social that the start of the season was our "period of maximum vulnerability".
Not sure I pictured this journey of getting to 15 from 7 tho....#lfc
I told @distancecovered.bsky.social that the start of the season was our "period of maximum vulnerability".
Not sure I pictured this journey of getting to 15 from 7 tho....#lfc
October 4, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Given the amount of squad and starting XI churn I would have taken 15 points from 7 at the start of the season...
I told @distancecovered.bsky.social that the start of the season was our "period of maximum vulnerability".
Not sure I pictured this journey of getting to 15 from 7 tho....#lfc
I told @distancecovered.bsky.social that the start of the season was our "period of maximum vulnerability".
Not sure I pictured this journey of getting to 15 from 7 tho....#lfc
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I saw Josh make a brilliant point the other day about how in Klopp's system, all the players fit into it perfectly playing their natural games, whereas right now if you just set them all to natural it would be a complete shitshow.
I think that's our issue right now.
I think that's our issue right now.
Had another look at Liverpool against Palace last night. Enjoyed this moment in the first half. Funny bad.
September 29, 2025 at 4:32 PM
I saw Josh make a brilliant point the other day about how in Klopp's system, all the players fit into it perfectly playing their natural games, whereas right now if you just set them all to natural it would be a complete shitshow.
I think that's our issue right now.
I think that's our issue right now.
Had another look at Liverpool against Palace last night. Enjoyed this moment in the first half. Funny bad.
September 29, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Had another look at Liverpool against Palace last night. Enjoyed this moment in the first half. Funny bad.
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Did Liverpool play well against Burnley? What’s up with Salah? Has Wirtz arrived yet? How good is Gravenberch? Should we worry about Atletico Madrid and Everton?
@distancecovered.bsky.social and I discuss all this in his new podcast episode: distancecovered.substack.com/p/episode-08...
@distancecovered.bsky.social and I discuss all this in his new podcast episode: distancecovered.substack.com/p/episode-08...
Episode #082: Good News About Hell
The 82nd episode of my weekly podcast, Distance Covered. Josh Williams hosts Andrew Beasley.
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September 16, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Did Liverpool play well against Burnley? What’s up with Salah? Has Wirtz arrived yet? How good is Gravenberch? Should we worry about Atletico Madrid and Everton?
@distancecovered.bsky.social and I discuss all this in his new podcast episode: distancecovered.substack.com/p/episode-08...
@distancecovered.bsky.social and I discuss all this in his new podcast episode: distancecovered.substack.com/p/episode-08...
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"I'd say he's very similar to Odegaard..."
@distancecovered.bsky.social on new #avfc signing: Harvey Elliott.
@distancecovered.bsky.social on new #avfc signing: Harvey Elliott.
September 10, 2025 at 9:01 AM
"I'd say he's very similar to Odegaard..."
@distancecovered.bsky.social on new #avfc signing: Harvey Elliott.
@distancecovered.bsky.social on new #avfc signing: Harvey Elliott.
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Will Liverpool ever stop spending? Why is Richard Hughes willing to dedicate over £100m to Isak? Has FSG’s transfer policy changed? Could Isak play with Hugo Ekitike? Liverpool still need a new centre-back, right?
@distancecovered.bsky.social and I get into all this in his latest podcast:
@distancecovered.bsky.social and I get into all this in his latest podcast:
Episode #075: Buy Everyone
The 75th episode of my weekly podcast, Distance Covered. Josh Williams hosts Andrew Beasley.
distancecovered.substack.com
July 29, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Will Liverpool ever stop spending? Why is Richard Hughes willing to dedicate over £100m to Isak? Has FSG’s transfer policy changed? Could Isak play with Hugo Ekitike? Liverpool still need a new centre-back, right?
@distancecovered.bsky.social and I get into all this in his latest podcast:
@distancecovered.bsky.social and I get into all this in his latest podcast:
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Very good this. It’s important during the frenzy of transfers to understand the potential risks, which there clearly are with Ekitike. Hopefully helps with tempering expectations.
July 22, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Very good this. It’s important during the frenzy of transfers to understand the potential risks, which there clearly are with Ekitike. Hopefully helps with tempering expectations.
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This sums up my opinions.
He’s not the finished article. He’s not a clinical number 9.
But he’s young & offers much more to his game than a typical striker. He can link the attack & create chances.
I don’t think he sets the world alight, but there’s a player in there.
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He’s not the finished article. He’s not a clinical number 9.
But he’s young & offers much more to his game than a typical striker. He can link the attack & create chances.
I don’t think he sets the world alight, but there’s a player in there.
bsky.app/profile/dist...
July 22, 2025 at 11:38 AM
This sums up my opinions.
He’s not the finished article. He’s not a clinical number 9.
But he’s young & offers much more to his game than a typical striker. He can link the attack & create chances.
I don’t think he sets the world alight, but there’s a player in there.
bsky.app/profile/dist...
He’s not the finished article. He’s not a clinical number 9.
But he’s young & offers much more to his game than a typical striker. He can link the attack & create chances.
I don’t think he sets the world alight, but there’s a player in there.
bsky.app/profile/dist...
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Fair, balanced, assessment of the new kid on the block. Lots to sort out, but backing Slot to improve players has paid off massively so far. Let's hope that trend continues.
July 21, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Fair, balanced, assessment of the new kid on the block. Lots to sort out, but backing Slot to improve players has paid off massively so far. Let's hope that trend continues.
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I like that!
Saw Josh Williams @distancecovered.bsky.social mention shades of Nwankwo Kanu, and I loved that!
Saw Josh Williams @distancecovered.bsky.social mention shades of Nwankwo Kanu, and I loved that!
July 21, 2025 at 5:12 PM
I like that!
Saw Josh Williams @distancecovered.bsky.social mention shades of Nwankwo Kanu, and I loved that!
Saw Josh Williams @distancecovered.bsky.social mention shades of Nwankwo Kanu, and I loved that!
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Honoured to be the guest on a Jota episode of @distancecovered.bsky.social's podcast. It's free to listen.
Just to say, it's emotional. I get really choked up near the end, so bear that in mind.
But it's also a celebration of the great player and better person he was. I'm grateful to have done it.
Just to say, it's emotional. I get really choked up near the end, so bear that in mind.
But it's also a celebration of the great player and better person he was. I'm grateful to have done it.
Episode #072: He Gave Everything
The 72nd episode of my weekly podcast, Distance Covered. Josh Williams hosts Andrew Beasley.
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July 9, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Honoured to be the guest on a Jota episode of @distancecovered.bsky.social's podcast. It's free to listen.
Just to say, it's emotional. I get really choked up near the end, so bear that in mind.
But it's also a celebration of the great player and better person he was. I'm grateful to have done it.
Just to say, it's emotional. I get really choked up near the end, so bear that in mind.
But it's also a celebration of the great player and better person he was. I'm grateful to have done it.
Few days in Naples.
June 23, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Few days in Naples.
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I freaking love Josh. And yes I’d keep Nunez coz he would love to play with Wirtz
Liverpool signing great players makes my job a lot easier.
The Poet
Florian Wirtz, then.
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June 14, 2025 at 2:31 AM
I freaking love Josh. And yes I’d keep Nunez coz he would love to play with Wirtz
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As we get closer to seeing him in red, this is as good a piece as any on the magician that is Florian Wirtz.
Liverpool signing great players makes my job a lot easier.
The Poet
Florian Wirtz, then.
open.substack.com
June 13, 2025 at 8:43 PM
As we get closer to seeing him in red, this is as good a piece as any on the magician that is Florian Wirtz.
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Lovely write up here, typical of Josh and his work. I’m really excited to see what Wirtz does in the Premier League.
Liverpool signing great players makes my job a lot easier.
The Poet
Florian Wirtz, then.
open.substack.com
June 13, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Lovely write up here, typical of Josh and his work. I’m really excited to see what Wirtz does in the Premier League.
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“An artist, albeit one who gets really angry whenever somebody steals his brushes”
Really excellent analysis by Josh on a seriously excellent talent - Florian Wirtz.
Really excellent analysis by Josh on a seriously excellent talent - Florian Wirtz.
Liverpool signing great players makes my job a lot easier.
The Poet
Florian Wirtz, then.
open.substack.com
June 13, 2025 at 6:08 PM
“An artist, albeit one who gets really angry whenever somebody steals his brushes”
Really excellent analysis by Josh on a seriously excellent talent - Florian Wirtz.
Really excellent analysis by Josh on a seriously excellent talent - Florian Wirtz.
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Frimpong isn’t Trent’s replacement.
Wirtz is.
Wirtz is.
Liverpool signing great players makes my job a lot easier.
The Poet
Florian Wirtz, then.
open.substack.com
June 13, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Frimpong isn’t Trent’s replacement.
Wirtz is.
Wirtz is.
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Great article on what Wirtz brings
Liverpool signing great players makes my job a lot easier.
The Poet
Florian Wirtz, then.
open.substack.com
June 13, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Great article on what Wirtz brings
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"The only player in the final third counting the beat."
What a fucking line.
What a fucking line.
June 13, 2025 at 4:32 PM
"The only player in the final third counting the beat."
What a fucking line.
What a fucking line.
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If this doesn't get you excited from @distancecovered.bsky.social, I don't know what will.
Liverpool signing great players makes my job a lot easier.
The Poet
Florian Wirtz, then.
open.substack.com
June 13, 2025 at 4:27 PM
If this doesn't get you excited from @distancecovered.bsky.social, I don't know what will.
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You all are in for a treat. The thing that is absolutely mind blowing to me that was pointed out by Josh Williams with @distancecovered.bsky.social is the amount of touches he takes per game compared to, well, everyone. Recommend his piece on it as well.
June 10, 2025 at 9:19 PM
You all are in for a treat. The thing that is absolutely mind blowing to me that was pointed out by Josh Williams with @distancecovered.bsky.social is the amount of touches he takes per game compared to, well, everyone. Recommend his piece on it as well.