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A wins a win but that performance was shockingly bad. Like most of our performances this season.
December 20, 2025 at 9:33 PM
A wins a win but that performance was shockingly bad. Like most of our performances this season.
This first half has been terrible so far. Slow, lethargic and nothing in attack apart from that Wirtz shot after the red card.
December 20, 2025 at 6:11 PM
This first half has been terrible so far. Slow, lethargic and nothing in attack apart from that Wirtz shot after the red card.
Should've started. That position was perfect for him. Made a difference when he came on.
December 9, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Should've started. That position was perfect for him. Made a difference when he came on.
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NEWS:
Official complaint received by FIFA Ethics Committee, alleges “repeated breaches” of FIFA’s duty of political neutrality by Gianni Infantino, all in relation to President Trump. It also requests investigation into internal process behind Trump’s Peace Prize
www.nytimes.com/athletic/687...
Official complaint received by FIFA Ethics Committee, alleges “repeated breaches” of FIFA’s duty of political neutrality by Gianni Infantino, all in relation to President Trump. It also requests investigation into internal process behind Trump’s Peace Prize
www.nytimes.com/athletic/687...
Gianni Infantino accused of breaching FIFA’s ethics codes in relation to President Trump comments
Advocacy group FairSquare has also requested an investigation into President Trump being awarded the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize last Friday.
www.nytimes.com
December 9, 2025 at 2:11 PM
NEWS:
Official complaint received by FIFA Ethics Committee, alleges “repeated breaches” of FIFA’s duty of political neutrality by Gianni Infantino, all in relation to President Trump. It also requests investigation into internal process behind Trump’s Peace Prize
www.nytimes.com/athletic/687...
Official complaint received by FIFA Ethics Committee, alleges “repeated breaches” of FIFA’s duty of political neutrality by Gianni Infantino, all in relation to President Trump. It also requests investigation into internal process behind Trump’s Peace Prize
www.nytimes.com/athletic/687...
The draw vs Sunderland, in terms of performance and Slot's own involvement in that performance, was worse than a lot of games we have lost this season.
December 4, 2025 at 10:19 PM
The draw vs Sunderland, in terms of performance and Slot's own involvement in that performance, was worse than a lot of games we have lost this season.
Chambers won a lot of plaudits on his loan spells so gutting for him to miss so long from injury. Will probably take him a while to get back to his best level.
NEW: Liverpool left-back targeting return from recurring injury after 8 months out #lfc
Liverpool left-back targeting return from injury after 8 months out
It has been a recurring issue for the 21-year-old.
www.thisisanfield.com
November 18, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Chambers won a lot of plaudits on his loan spells so gutting for him to miss so long from injury. Will probably take him a while to get back to his best level.
I'm curious if fans prefer Wharton or Andersson? I really like Andersson since before he got into Eng team and now his price is getting v high but he has better athletic attributes to Wharton while also being a forward passer with great tempo and aggression. Wharton has more control, calm & dictates
The team needs Wharton.
The team does not need Semenyo.
The team does not need Semenyo.
November 16, 2025 at 7:37 PM
I'm curious if fans prefer Wharton or Andersson? I really like Andersson since before he got into Eng team and now his price is getting v high but he has better athletic attributes to Wharton while also being a forward passer with great tempo and aggression. Wharton has more control, calm & dictates
Capello had great qualification campaigns when England didn't lose but come the tournament rigidity, inability to adapt, team environment or playing better quality opposition made for very poor tournaments. Tuchel has done what he needed to - qualify - but different challenges await in a tournament.
November 16, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Capello had great qualification campaigns when England didn't lose but come the tournament rigidity, inability to adapt, team environment or playing better quality opposition made for very poor tournaments. Tuchel has done what he needed to - qualify - but different challenges await in a tournament.
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What's happening to the champions?
I've taken a look at some of the patterns that explain Liverpool's start to 2025-26.
It's a long read on long passes, pressing, possession, set-plays, away form and more - and it's free at the link below. #LFC
mreidstats.substack.com/p/whats-happ...
I've taken a look at some of the patterns that explain Liverpool's start to 2025-26.
It's a long read on long passes, pressing, possession, set-plays, away form and more - and it's free at the link below. #LFC
mreidstats.substack.com/p/whats-happ...
What's happening to the champions?
Six trends, from long passing, to pressing, to away form.
mreidstats.substack.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:07 AM
What's happening to the champions?
I've taken a look at some of the patterns that explain Liverpool's start to 2025-26.
It's a long read on long passes, pressing, possession, set-plays, away form and more - and it's free at the link below. #LFC
mreidstats.substack.com/p/whats-happ...
I've taken a look at some of the patterns that explain Liverpool's start to 2025-26.
It's a long read on long passes, pressing, possession, set-plays, away form and more - and it's free at the link below. #LFC
mreidstats.substack.com/p/whats-happ...
I know it might seem a crazy opinion given how bad our form has been but when I look at the talent in the squad, and am reminded of how PSG were first half of last season, I do think we have a good chance at the Champs League. I believe we'll improve, but the gap in league might be too big by then.
November 13, 2025 at 9:15 AM
I know it might seem a crazy opinion given how bad our form has been but when I look at the talent in the squad, and am reminded of how PSG were first half of last season, I do think we have a good chance at the Champs League. I believe we'll improve, but the gap in league might be too big by then.
As Jonathan mention in the article it is ironic that for someone so focussed on his "brand" (previously lots of extra interviews, endorsements, changing shirt name and to "Trent" etc. as part of trying to rise up Balon d'Or placing) he lost his only advocates in the massive Liverpool fanbase.
November 13, 2025 at 9:08 AM
As Jonathan mention in the article it is ironic that for someone so focussed on his "brand" (previously lots of extra interviews, endorsements, changing shirt name and to "Trent" etc. as part of trying to rise up Balon d'Or placing) he lost his only advocates in the massive Liverpool fanbase.
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To highlight Barcelona's new found frugality, their €490m gross transfer spend in the last five years was less than half of the €1.2 bln in the preceding 5-year period. Indeed, net spend in the last two years was just €3m.
November 13, 2025 at 8:34 AM
To highlight Barcelona's new found frugality, their €490m gross transfer spend in the last five years was less than half of the €1.2 bln in the preceding 5-year period. Indeed, net spend in the last two years was just €3m.
An awful performance, especially the first half. The 2 CBs were so bad but I was especially dissapointed with how cowardly the midfield 3 were in possession first half. Didn't take any responsibility and put it all pressure back to the defenders.
November 9, 2025 at 7:10 PM
An awful performance, especially the first half. The 2 CBs were so bad but I was especially dissapointed with how cowardly the midfield 3 were in possession first half. Didn't take any responsibility and put it all pressure back to the defenders.
Sky have City playing 433 with Foden in midfield 3, rather than 4231 with Foden wide and Cherki no.10. If it's Bernardo and Foden in the midfield 3 hopefully we can use our better physicality to combat their technical ability.
November 9, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Sky have City playing 433 with Foden in midfield 3, rather than 4231 with Foden wide and Cherki no.10. If it's Bernardo and Foden in the midfield 3 hopefully we can use our better physicality to combat their technical ability.
Same team as vs Madrid. Was our best performance of the season imo so makes sense. Let's go boys!
November 9, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Same team as vs Madrid. Was our best performance of the season imo so makes sense. Let's go boys!
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A reminder that David Kogan was *not* on the shortlist for the position of head of the football regulator service and that the candidates who *had* been shortlisted were then ignored in his favour. Kogan did not even apply for the position.
Lisa Nandy apologises for breaking rules on football regulator job
Lisa Nandy apologises for breaking rules on football regulator job
Report finds that new football regulator David Kogan had made two separate donations of £1,450 to the culture secretary.
www.bbc.com
November 9, 2025 at 11:12 AM
A reminder that David Kogan was *not* on the shortlist for the position of head of the football regulator service and that the candidates who *had* been shortlisted were then ignored in his favour. Kogan did not even apply for the position.
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Manchester City play a game of football today. Most of us will be watching. Which makes sense. What doesn’t make sense is why so few care about City’s owner playing an active role in a genocide so gruesome it can be seen from space. By @barneyronay.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Silence over Sudan: why do Manchester City’s owners get away with so much?
Two midweek matches in England had a backdrop of war and geopolitics, but only one drew large protests
www.theguardian.com
November 9, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Manchester City play a game of football today. Most of us will be watching. Which makes sense. What doesn’t make sense is why so few care about City’s owner playing an active role in a genocide so gruesome it can be seen from space. By @barneyronay.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Meanwhile Mac Allister's insistence on starting every game for Argentina even when he's barely fit has hindered his Liverpool performances on occasions and tires him out.
Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez has withdrawn from the Argentina squad to face Angola this month due to an ongoing knee injury.
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Chelsea’s Enzo Fernandez out of Argentina squad with knee injury: ‘I’m in a lot of pain’
The 24-year-old has revealed he is in "a lot of pain" due to a bone edema in his knee, which he claims he has been feeling for four months.
www.nytimes.com
November 9, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Meanwhile Mac Allister's insistence on starting every game for Argentina even when he's barely fit has hindered his Liverpool performances on occasions and tires him out.
I don't know the ins and outs at Middlesbrough but they're 2nd in the table and one of favs for promotion while it looks like Wolves are favourites for demotion. Risky move for Edwards.
🚨 Rob Edwards is set to leave Middlesbrough and be appointed Wolves head coach on a three-and-a-half-year deal.
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Rob Edwards set to be appointed Wolves head coach, Middlesbrough agree £2m compensation fee
There is club-to-club agreement over a compensation fee in the region of £2million for the 42-year-old, who previously coached at Wolves.
www.nytimes.com
November 9, 2025 at 1:32 PM
I don't know the ins and outs at Middlesbrough but they're 2nd in the table and one of favs for promotion while it looks like Wolves are favourites for demotion. Risky move for Edwards.
10 of the 11 are certainties to start vs City, it's just a question of if Slot starts his favourite Gakpo or Wirtz. Cody tends to score his goals at home not away and Wirtz tucking in makes our midfield more compact so I'd start Flo even though he's hasn't got G&A yet.
November 9, 2025 at 1:30 PM
10 of the 11 are certainties to start vs City, it's just a question of if Slot starts his favourite Gakpo or Wirtz. Cody tends to score his goals at home not away and Wirtz tucking in makes our midfield more compact so I'd start Flo even though he's hasn't got G&A yet.
Slot has a real cunundrum. Normally at this stage of Carabao we'd rotate entire team, but Liverpool need a win and can't really accept losing another game at Anfield especially vs Palace. Slot needs to use the game as a testing ground for the team he needs vs Villa, Madrid and City.
October 27, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Slot has a real cunundrum. Normally at this stage of Carabao we'd rotate entire team, but Liverpool need a win and can't really accept losing another game at Anfield especially vs Palace. Slot needs to use the game as a testing ground for the team he needs vs Villa, Madrid and City.
Well that was an absolute shit show of a match.
October 25, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Well that was an absolute shit show of a match.
van Hecke is very good on the ball but I don't really rate his defending.
October 25, 2025 at 4:54 PM
van Hecke is very good on the ball but I don't really rate his defending.
It's always noticeable that despite breaking records as a player Neville's teammate and friend Ryan Giggs still hasn't, and might never, be inducted into the Hall if Fame on account of being a pretty awful person.
Gary Neville has been inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame.
October 25, 2025 at 4:52 PM
It's always noticeable that despite breaking records as a player Neville's teammate and friend Ryan Giggs still hasn't, and might never, be inducted into the Hall if Fame on account of being a pretty awful person.
Will be interesting to see if Slot sticks with the 442/3412 system he used vs Frankfurt it reverts to the previous system. Slot indicated that was a system to combat the difficulties we've had vs teams that played 541 vs us.
October 24, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Will be interesting to see if Slot sticks with the 442/3412 system he used vs Frankfurt it reverts to the previous system. Slot indicated that was a system to combat the difficulties we've had vs teams that played 541 vs us.