Author: John Pearman

As is the norm, Liverpool linked with a few hundred potential  January signings and as ever, nothing happens. The summer signing rumours start today

This is obviously late news. I spent four days in Brugge sampling its delights. Beating Bournemouth was massive especially as Man City failed to turn up at The Emirates. The forthcoming game against Everton is even bigger now.

Losing by the odd goal in five against PSV in Eindhoven didn’t really matter. Arne left almost the entire team back home in Liverpool and used the game to give not just the underused squad players game time but a few of the Academy lads as well.  A Cody Gakpo pen and a Harvey Elliott goal accounted for our tally but we conceded a bit easy and that cost us. Sad for young Nallo, on the pitch for five minutes and then sent off. We can sit back and watch the next round and see who we end up with in the last sixteen. James McConnell was exceptional and maybe one to watch.

It was rare day at Anfield for the Ipswich game, it was sunny. Cold but sunny and a good day for playing football surely. For once we didn’t mess around and in effect got the job done by halftime. We played at half pace most of the time and the only annoying bit was the late goal we conceded because I like clean sheets. Unfortunately Arsenal won but not Forest. However, Bournemouth next week becomes the biggest game of the season. They’re in form and The Arse play Man City. I didn’t like Ipswich fans singing “Where’s your famous atmosphere” while one of their players was getting prolonged treatment before being carried off to a great Anfield ovation.

I suppose the good news after beating Lille 2-1 at a soggy Anfield is that we now get a night off when the next round is played. Would have been two but they’ve stuck Everton in.  I thought it was a bit fragmented due to all the changes before and during but players getting time on the pitch is vital. Mo’s goal was good but what about the pass from Curtis? Harvey deserved his even though it was via a deflection. One point now means we can top the table.