Richard Jolly, Author at This Is Anfield

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Football writer for ESPN, The Guardian, The National, The Observer, the Straits Times, the Sunday Express, Eurosport & the Blizzard.

NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE, ENGLAND - Saturday, May 4, 2019: Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk celebrates scoring the first goal with a header with team-mates during the FA Premier League match between Newcastle United FC and Liverpool FC at St. James' Park. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Liverpool’s 2018/19 season through the eyes of a national journalist

BRIGHTON AND HOVE, ENGLAND - Saturday, January 12, 2019: Liverpool's manager J¸rgen Klopp prepares to bring on substitute captain James Milner during the FA Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion FC and Liverpool FC at the American Express Community Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

James Milner, super subs and Jurgen Klopp’s clever use of Liverpool’s specific strength in depth

PORTO, PORTUGAL - Tuesday, February 13, 2018: Liverpool's manager Jürgen Kloppg during a training session at the Estádio do Dragão ahead of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 1st leg match between FC Porto and Liverpool FC. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

How Liverpool are set to buck a 40-year trend in the summer transfer market

The changing lines of attack through Liverpool’s creative defence

BRIGHTON AND HOVE, ENGLAND - Saturday, January 12, 2019: Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring the winning goal from a penalty kick during the FA Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion FC and Liverpool FC at the American Express Community Stadium. Liverpool won 1-0. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Why claims Liverpool have ‘bottled’ the Premier League title race are ridiculous

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - Thursday, January 3, 2019: Liverpool's Georginio Wijnaldum celebrates his side first equalising goal during the FA Premier League match between Manchester City FC and Liverpool FC at the Etihad Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Gini Wijnaldum: Liverpool’s best-supporting actor and Jurgen Klopp’s great facilitator

Derby County's Harry Wilson celebrates scoring his side's first goal of the game - Tim Goode/EMPICS Sport

Liverpool, loans and Frank Lampard’s unexpected role in the rise of Harry Wilson

How Jurgen Klopp’s latest Liverpool vintage strikes an unlikely comparison with a rival

WATFORD, ENGLAND - Saturday, November 24, 2018: Liverpool's manager Jürgen Klopp during the FA Premier League match between Watford FC and Liverpool FC at Vicarage Road. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Jurgen Klopp’s unorthodox rotation allowing Liverpool to play to their strengths

Liverpool and PSG: A contrast of clubs on and off the pitch

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Tuesday, September 18, 2018: Liverpool's manager Jürgen Klopp (C) celebrates with Andy Robertson (L) and Georginio Wijnaldum (R) after the UEFA Champions League Group C match between Liverpool FC and Paris Saint-Germain at Anfield. Liverpool won 3-2. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Relegation, history lessons & how Liverpool and Klopp might benefit from the drop once more

Liverpool’s midfield conundrum: Perspiration, inspiration & the ghost of Oxlade-Chamberlain

How Liverpool broke the mould to sign Alisson & Virgil van Dijk and begin a new era

BIRKENHEAD, ENGLAND - Tuesday, July 10, 2018: Liverpool's manager Jürgen Klopp before a preseason friendly match between Tranmere Rovers FC and Liverpool FC at Prenton Park. (Pic by Paul Greenwood/Propaganda)

How Jurgen Klopp is building towards another definitive era at Liverpool FC

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Wednesday, December 13, 2017: Liverpool's manager J¸rgen Klopp before during the FA Premier League match between Liverpool and West Bromwich Albion at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Jurgen Klopp is striking the right balance between loyalty and ruthlessness at Liverpool

Liverpool's Roberto Firmino (right) celebrates scoring his side's fourth goal of the game with Mohamed Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold (left) (Martin Rickett/EMPICS Sport)

How Jurgen Klopp’s attacking approach led Liverpool to the Champions League final

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, March 17, 2018: Liverpool's Roberto Firmino celebrates scoring the third goal during the FA Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Watford FC at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Liverpool’s unique front three and the problem that now creates

Van Dijks & Robertsons: Liverpool’s two-tier transfer strategy

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Wednesday, November 1, 2017: Liverpool's manager Jürgen Klopp before the UEFA Champions League Group E match between Liverpool FC and NK Maribor at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Liverpool’s squad adaptability means system changes can become norm for Jurgen Klopp

SINSHEIM, GERMANY - Tuesday, August 15, 2017: Liverpool's manager Jürgen Klopp before the UEFA Champions League Play-Off 1st Leg match between TSG 1899 Hoffenheim and Liverpool at the Rhein-Neckar-Arena. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Why Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool players can’t be compared to their Premier League counterparts

HONG KONG, CHINA - Saturday, July 22, 2017: Liverpool's manager Jürgen Klopp during the Premier League Asia Trophy final match between Liverpool and Leicester City at the Hong Kong International Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Improving Liverpool’s defence will be key to success for Jurgen Klopp in 2017/18

BIRKENHEAD, ENGLAND - Wednesday, July 12, 2017: Liverpool's new No. 9 Roberto Firmino in action against Tranmere Rovers during a preseason friendly match at Prenton Park. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Roberto Firmino – From false 9 to genuine 9

ALTRINGHAM, ENGLAND - Friday, March 10, 2017: Liverpool's coach Steven Gerrard before an Under-18 FA Premier League Merit Group A match against Manchester United at Moss Lane. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Steven Gerrard: Liverpool legend tasked with creating anti-academy players for Jurgen Klopp’s squad

As Mourinho & Wenger finish outside the top four, is there a changing of the guard in the Premier League?

STOKE-ON-TRENT, ENGLAND - Saturday, April 8, 2017: Liverpool's manager Jürgen Klopp celebrates after the 2-1 victory over Stoke City during the FA Premier League match at the Bet365 Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Jurgen Klopp’s unorthodox decisions put Liverpool on the right track

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, January 31, 2015: Liverpool's Daniel Sturridge celebrates scoring the second goal against West Ham United with team-mate Mamadou Sakho during the Premier League match at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Sturridge and Sakho sales will test Liverpool’s transfer ability this summer

LONDON, ENGLAND - Friday, September 16, 2016: Liverpool's manager Jürgen Klopp celebrates with Adam Lallana after the 2-1 victory over Chelsea during the FA Premier League match at Stamford Bridge. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Jurgen Klopp: A Liverpool player’s boss and mate – but for how long?

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, September 24, 2016: Liverpool's manager Jürgen Klopp during the FA Premier League match against Hull City at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Strength in depth: Liverpool’s exposed when used, while Chelsea’s hasn’t been needed

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Monday, October 17, 2016: Liverpool's manager Jürgen Klopp and Manchester United's manager Jose Mourinho embrace the FA Premier League match against Manchester United at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Jurgen Klopp’s development of multi-functional players shows why he is the antithesis of Jose Mourinho