Retiring Xabi Alonso was so good for Liverpool, eight years on his Anfield departure still hurts
‘Class is an overused word in the modern game, but in Alonso’s case it was never misplaced’
9 years ago
Tony Barrett
Jurgen Klopp omits Joel Matip from Liverpool squad after taking legal advice
Better safe than sorry.
9 years ago
Frustrated Jurgen Klopp to consult lawyers before deciding whether to pick Joel Matip for Plymouth tie
The bizarre situation is dragging on…
9 years ago
Liverpool still in the dark over Joel Matip as Jurgen Klopp reveals FIFA won’t even look at case until Friday
In the meantime Klopp dares not select his defender
9 years ago
Why that wonder goal against Man City is just the beginning for Everton’s Tom Davies
The lowdown on the Everton wonderkid, from those who know him best.
9 years ago
How Jurgen Klopp exploited one key Manchester United weakness to get a result at Old Trafford
He had his side working on it all week in training
9 years ago
Liverpool forced to drop Joel Matip for Man United clash – because of extraordinary threat of FIFA punishment
Club chiefs have tried everything
9 years ago
The truth about the Manchester United vs Liverpool rivalry, as told by those who know it best
Players, managers, fans, police and journalists explain what it’s really like
9 years ago
As autumn excitement fades, Liverpool need to rediscover their title challenger form before it’s too late
Sunday’s game at Old Trafford could be season defining for Jürgen Klopp’s side
9 years ago
Why Jurgen Klopp must stick with the kids for Liverpool’s FA Cup replay – whatever the risks
It’s a gamble – but one he must take
9 years ago
After everything he’s achieved it’s perverse to argue that Wayne Rooney hasn’t fulfilled his potential
Really, what else could he have done?
9 years ago
Gary Lineker picks out his top ten FA Cup moments
“I said to him ‘just smash it’ and he did. An unbelievable strike.”
10 years ago
Club insiders explain how the January transfer window really works
January is becoming the month of false hype and false hope
10 years ago
Why Gary Lineker won’t ‘just stick to football’ when there are bigger things to worry about
Tony Barrett talks to Gary Lineker about Pep Guardiola, the FA Cup and his position as ‘unofficial spokesman for the opposition’
10 years ago
Why Premier League clubs have no right to complain about festive fixture madness
The managers have a point – but need to redirect their anger
10 years ago
Liverpool’s gritty win over impotent Man City leaves Pep Guardiola in the firing line again
City have now lost three league games in a month for the first time in eight years
10 years ago
Roberto Firmino repays Jürgen Klopp’s faith as Liverpool see off Stoke
Tony Barrett on a convincing win for Liverpool
10 years ago
Manchester United’s luck comes in as Everton face competition to sign Memphis Depay
Ronald Koeman’s side remain favourites to sign the forward
10 years ago
Why Gary Neville hit the nail on the head with his assessment of Liverpool
Klopp, Klavan and broken Barkley – it’s the Merseyside derby breakdown
10 years ago
No resounding victory for Liverpool this time but this could turn out to be an even bigger win
Sometimes a 1-0 scoreline can be just as important as a 4-0.
10 years ago
Leighton Baines on the very personal reason he takes his Alder Hey Children’s Hospital role so seriously
“It’s part of my family story”
10 years ago
Liverpool’s title challenge will slip through Karius’ fingers unless Klopp can sort out his form quickly
He’s the Reds’ weak link – and everyone knows it
10 years ago
Robbie Fowler: Being at Liverpool will help Ben Woodburn the same way it helped me
A bright future ahead for the Liverpool youngster
10 years ago
Goodison Park draw leaves Jose Mourinho and Ronald Koeman with plenty to ponder
Honours even at Goodison
10 years ago
Why the idea that Adam Lallana is a player transformed under Jurgen Klopp is a myth
That notion does not conform to the reality of what has actually happened
10 years ago
Things are starting to click for Jose Mourinho, but he still has plenty to prove
There has been a noticeable change of late.
10 years ago
How do you replace a legend? Jordan Henderson on following Steven Gerrard as Liverpool captain
The Reds skipper explains what it’s like
10 years ago
Gary McAllister remembers the day Liverpool helped Leeds pull off their own unlikely title triumph
More than two decades before Leicester City shocked the world
10 years ago
Cruel loss of Coutinho overshadows Liverpool’s win over battling Sunderland
The Brazilian was stretchered off in the first half at Anfield
10 years ago
Why Antonio Conte is a “special kind of coach” – and how he turned Chelsea into table toppers
“He is a manager the players love to play for”
10 years ago
Steven Gerrard set to turn down offer to take over at League One club
He is prepared to wait for the right opportunity
10 years ago
Why the FA have finally got it spot on over Jordan Henderson and Adam Lallana’s strip club visit
At last – some push back to the sanctimonious, holier-than-thou brigade
10 years ago
Don’t let the result fool you – this was a better day for Manchester United than it was for Arsenal
Another missed opportunity for Arsene Wenger.
10 years ago
Why the FA’s criticism of Wayne Rooney stinks of hypocrisy given their recent treatment of England’s youngsters
Double standards?
10 years ago
Ronald Koeman’s honesty is just what Everton need to move forward
There will be no sweetening of the bitterest pills.
10 years ago
Barcelona might covet Philippe Coutinho but Liverpool are in a position of strength
Liverpool’s situation isn’t the same as when other key players left for Spain.
10 years ago
Terry Butcher: “There’s a passion to England v Scotland that can’t be removed”
The question doesn’t even hang in the air; it is understood, digested and spat out in the blink of an eye. Having played and managed in Scotland and served as national team assistant manager, Terry Butcher knew that the blood he famously shed for England would not make him immune to being asked if his […]
10 years ago
Dejan Lovren: We need to give refugees a chance – I should know, I was one
“I was quite small. I was just three years old so my memories are mainly of playing with other kids. We would be outside picking the carrots out of the ground and things like that, the kind of stuff that was normal for children who grew up in ordinary places all over the world. But my […]
10 years ago
Liverpool step up interest in Iran international striker Sardar Azmoun
The club are weighing up their options with Sadio Mane away on international duty in January.
10 years ago
5 reasons why Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool title challengers are the real deal
They are top of the league – but can they stay there?
10 years ago
Liverpool go top of the league in style, and no one can say they don’t deserve it
They looked unstoppable against Watford.
10 years ago
The appointment of a sporting director shows the Reds are back to doing things the ‘Liverpool way’
The success in the 1960s, 70s and 80s was built on promotion from within
10 years ago
Liverpool to appoint Michael Edwards as their first ever sporting director
A big vote of confidence.
10 years ago
FIFA’s poppy stance is not anti-British or anti-remembrance – it’s entirely fair and consistent
The real question is how it became such a contentious issue
10 years ago
Sunderland have a David Moyes dilemma as they risk being this season’s Aston Villa
A dismal start to the season for Sunderland
10 years ago
Why Ronald Koeman talking up an Everton return for Wayne Rooney might not be about Rooney at all
The Dutchman might be playing a very clever game here
10 years ago
Why Liverpool really signed £32.5m Christian Benteke – despite the fact it made NO sense
Tony Barrett investigates the move that looked doomed from the start
10 years ago
Gay footballers have nothing to hide, but the 8% that resent them have no place in the game
There is still so much to do to eradicate homophobia from the game.
10 years ago
The lowdown on the Liverpool youngsters Jurgen Klopp sees as the next generation Reds stars
He has brought them into the squad to face Spurs
10 years ago
Liverpool’s attacking trident is thriving at Anfield as Daniel Sturridge kicks his heels
A winning formula…
10 years ago