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The rebirth of world-class Thiago
It was January 21st, 2021. Liverpool had just slumped to a 1-0 defeat to Burnley at home, ending the 68-game unbeaten run at Anfield. Thiago started that game alongside Shaqiri and Wijnaldum, and the loss was the first of 6 successive defeats at Anfield, which ended...
Assessing Liverpool’s 21/22 transfer window
This has to go down as one of the worst transfer windows in the club's history. That's a huge claim, I know. But it's based not on our activity, but on our rivals. Simply put, we've risked being left behind, again. For FSG, following the European Super League scandal,...
The Red Debate end of season debate special
Following Liverpool's third-placed finish in the 20/21 season, Chris and Tom debate the main talking points from the season. Season overview Tom: What a bloody ride that was. I remember turning to my girlfriend on 19.12.20, after we'd spanked Palace 0-7 at their place...
An open letter to FSG and John Henry
Dear FSG, I write this with boiling blood, disbelieving the news over the last 48 hours. I’ll start this letter by taking you back to one of the best nights of my life, the Champions League final of 2005. Istanbul. Steven Gerrard. You were not the custodians of...
Understanding the value of Roberto Firmino
There is a narrative around Bobby Firmino, mainly from rival fans, that he isn't a top-class player due to his low goal return. Yes, he is a no.9. But no, he isn't a traditional goalscorer. Why is that so hard for some fans to get their heads around? What he brings to...
The Red Debate title winning special
We've done it, Reds. Liverpool are Premier League Champions. Chris & Tom debate the moments of the season, the player of the year, the future and what the title means to them. https://open.spotify.com/episode/0ds5C7AumrD72o43aL040x?si=40435facc9554000