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Lewis The Lion

September 16, 2026

 

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This felt like a League Cup game with a difference. Like it mattered to the players, to the manager, to the fans. There was an atmosphere. Helped by 6,000 Tottenham fans, there was rain, and we scored three goals that had everyone purring. We conceded one that we shouldn’t have but then Mama made one...

I LIKE THE LEAGUE CUP BUT I’M NOT SURE CLUBS DO

September 15, 2026

 

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Tonight we play Tottenham in what looks on paper, as one the ties of the round but nobody expects either side to put out anything close to their best X1. Tottenham might go stronger because the domestic Cups are all they can be competitive in. No European commitments and they won’t be worrying any title...

As Nil-Nils Go…

September 13, 2026

 

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As Nil-Nils go, Liverpool v Fulham was one that most at Anfield would have forgotten by the time the players had reached the sanctuary of the dressing room. It might not have even stayed in the memory vaults that long. From our side I dare say tiredness will be thrown into the equation but even...

Andoni Meets The Media

September 11, 2026

 

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Andoni told the gathered media that BarCOLA was fit, his problem was cramps. Cody Gakpo could be fit or maybe not. Nice one Andoni, keep them hanging on. At the moment, the press chats seem cool and calm, let’s hope it stays that way. He also seems to like Lewis Koumas. As for me, I...

Red All Over The Land On Sale v Fulham

September 11, 2026

 

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Issue 325 of Red All Over The Land will be on sale outside Anfield against Fulham. Martin will be at Flagpole Corner from around 11am and I’ll be floating between the Fan Park at the back of The Albert and outside the Main Stand opposite the Faith Room. We hope to have Andy there with...

Give Him The Money…

September 10, 2026

 

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Andoni’s first European game and we won. He couldn’t ask for any more could he. It was a classic European night, but we did okay and deserved to win and in the second half it sounded like Anfield had found a bit of its voice. I think the referee helped. Watching him gave me the...

Euro Nights & Issue 325

September 8, 2026

 

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A European night used to be so special, but when we play Atlético Madrid tomorrow it will have too much of a familiar ring to it. I look forward to it and will be wondering what Diego Simone will have up his sleeve. He’s not just a master of the dark arts, he invented most...

Sporting Director Required

September 5, 2026

 

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Richard Hughes has departed. I’ll be fair, it’s hard to criticise someone when you don’t know what their job is, or in his case, was. If it’s necessary to have a Sporting Director or a Director of football [fancy names] then get one who’d on the same wavelength as the manager. A football person, someone...

Tractors Turned Over

September 5, 2026

 

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Put the worry beads away for now. It wasn’t about Bradley Barcola, it was about Alexander Isak. His two goals inside the first ten minutes, aided and abetted by Cody Gakpo gave us control. Our vulnerability has been when we’ve seemed in control but then threw it all away. Not tonight and with Ronald Araújo...

Ipswich On A Friday Night

September 4, 2026

 

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The transfer window had finally been slammed up and a sign, reopening in the New Year covered the serving hatch. I’m sure managers, coaches etc; breathed a sigh of relief. Many real fans did the same because nobody wants to wake up to the sound of the rumour mill grinding on and on. At Liverpool...