Steven Scragg, Author at This Is Anfield

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Red All Over The Land contributor, season ticket holder and Istanbul veteran. Proud dad and the winner of the '1995 Tango Excellence Award' - for excellent performance within the field of Tango excellence. Schoolboy enthusiasm for all things LFC, infused with essence of grumpy old man.

Why Liverpool’s win at Cardiff could be ‘the one’ as Man City face decisive week in title hunt

PORTO, PORTUGAL - Wednesday, April 17, 2019: Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring the second goal during the UEFA Champions League Quarter-Final 2nd Leg match between FC Porto and Liverpool FC at Est·dio do Drag„o. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool evoke the 1980s with importance of the Champions League restored

The Liverpool team hold a minutes silence on the eve of the 30th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster where 96 fans lost their lives during the Premier League match at Anfield, Liverpool. Picture date: 14th April 2019. Picture credit should read: Andrew Yates/Sportimage via PA Images

A Liverpool fan’s memories of Hillsborough and finding catharsis & purpose at Anfield

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Tuesday, April 9, 2019: Liverpool's supporters before the UEFA Champions League Quarter-Final 1st Leg match between Liverpool FC and FC Porto at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Grown-up performances, Klopp’s midfield masterplan & time for another big Henderson glare

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah (second right) celebrates scoring his side's second goal of the game with team-mates during the Premier League match at St Mary's Stadium, Southampton. ( Adam Davy/PA Wire/PA Images)

Midfield job-shares, escalating self-belief & the potential insanity of a 97-point season

A Liverpool fan’s strange but glorious view from the Main Stand – and a springboard to success

LONDON, ENGLAND - Sunday, March 17, 2019: Liverpool's Sadio Mane celebrates scoring the first goal during the FA Premier League match between Fulham FC and Liverpool FC at Craven Cottage. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Why Liverpool’s triumph at Fulham was worth more than three points ahead of title-defining run

MUNICH, GERMANY - Wednesday, March 13, 2019: Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk celebrates scoring the second goalduring the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 2nd Leg match between FC Bayern München and Liverpool FC at the Allianz Arena. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

A two-lane race for trophies, haunting past ghosts & the man-mountain Virgil van Dijk

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, March 9, 2019: Liverpool's Roberto Firmino celebrates scoring the third goal with team-mate Mohamed Salah during the FA Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Burnley FC at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Adam Lallana’s title-race cameo, Mo Salah’s underlying quality & Liverpool’s stubborn pursuit

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Sunday, March 3, 2019: Liverpool's Mohamed Salah during the FA Premier League match between Everton FC and Liverpool FC, the 233rd Merseyside Derby, at Goodison Park. (Pic by Paul Greenwood/Propaganda)

Liverpool’s typical Merseyside derby sets out tough challenge between now and May

Sadio Mane of Liverpool celebrates scoring against Watford at Anfield ( James Wilson/Sportimage/PA Images)

Composure, authority & Liverpool’s hidden similarities against Man United and Watford

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - Sunday, February 24, 2019: Liverpool's goalkeeper Alisson Becker during the FA Premier League match between Manchester United FC and Liverpool FC at Old Trafford. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Liverpool’s Old Trafford stalemate was a hurdle cleared, despite frustrating feeling

The Liverpool Spion Kop during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 First Leg match at Anfield Stadium, Liverpool. (Photo: Darren Staples/Sportimage via PA Images)

In praise of fans, second leg anxieties & why Bayern must beware the dangers of a good result

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, February 9, 2019: Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring the third goal with team-mates during the FA Premier League match between Liverpool FC and AFC Bournemouth at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Liverpool’s perfect dance partner, fun times return & the season’s electrifying moment

LONDON, ENGLAND - Monday, February 4, 2019: Liverpool's Sadio Mane celebrates scoring the first goal with team-mates during the FA Premier League match between West Ham United FC and Liverpool FC at the London Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Perspective, nerves and Liverpool’s ideal dance partner after West Ham setback

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Wednesday, January 30, 2019: Liverpool's Sadio Mane celebrates scoring the opening goal with team-mates during the FA Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Leicester City FC at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Liverpool’s transition from underdogs to front-runners at heart of Premier League hopes

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, January 19, 2019: Liverpool's Sadio Mane (R) celebrates scoring the fourth goal with team-mate Roberto Firmino during the FA Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Crystal Palace FC at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Liverpool’s blend of luck and quality keeping the edge over Man City in the title race

BRIGHTON AND HOVE, ENGLAND - Saturday, January 12, 2019: Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring the first goal from the penalty kick 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)

Bouncing back, the context of the title and Liverpool’s upcoming home comforts

WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - Monday, January 7, 2019: Liverpool's Mohamed Salah looks dejected during the FA Cup 3rd Round match between Wolverhampton Wanderers FC and Liverpool FC at Molineux Stadium. Wolverhampton Wanderers won 2-1. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Liverpool’s trip to Brighton grows in importance after streamlining of FA Cup exit

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - Thursday, January 3, 2019: Liverpool's captain Jordan Henderson applauds the supporters after 2-1 defeat from Manchester City during the FA Premier League match between Manchester City FC and Liverpool FC at the Etihad Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

A kinder January, margins and chasms & still 3 games from greatness for Liverpool

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, December 29, 2018: Liverpool's Roberto Firmino scores the fifth goal with team-mates during the FA Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Arsenal FC at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Liverpool’s character-driven comeback against Arsenal a sign of Premier League title grit

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Boxing Day, Wednesday, December 26, 2018: Liverpool's Dejan Lovren celebrates scoring the first goal during the FA Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Newcastle United FC at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Liverpool’s January sails and the extra advantage they have over their Premier League rivals

WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - Friday, December 21, 2018: Liverpool's manager J¸rgen Klopp celebrates after beating Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-0 during the FA Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers FC and Liverpool FC at Molineux Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

The confidence defining Liverpool’s liberating festive run in the Premier League

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Sunday, December 16, 2018: Liverpool's manager Jürgen Klopp celebrates after the FA Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Manchester United FC at Anfield. Liverpool won 3-1. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Jurgen Klopp’s patience, Fabinho outstanding & the significant insignificance of Man United

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Tuesday, December 11, 2018: Liverpool's manager J¸rgen Klopp celebrates with goal-scorer Mohamed Salah after beating SSC Napoli 1-0 and progressing to the knock-out phase during the UEFA Champions League Group C match between Liverpool FC and SSC Napoli at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Liverpool’s Christmas presence and how Champions League progress aids the title hunt

BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - Saturday, December 8, 2018: Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring the fourth goal during the FA Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Liverpool FC at the Vitality Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

‘Imagine if we start playing…’ – How outrageous Liverpool hit their stride at Bournemouth

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - Wednesday, December 5, 2018: Liverpool's Naby Keita during the FA Premier League match between Burnley FC and Liverpool FC at Turf Moor. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Klopp’s Burnley risk assessment, low-level anxiety & Naby Keita’s star is rising

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Sunday, December 2, 2018: Liverpool's Divock Origi (2nd from R) celebrates with team-mates Virgil van Dijk (L) and Fabio Henrique Tavares 'Fabinho' (R) after his winning goal deep into injury time during the FA Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Everton FC at Anfield, the 232nd Merseyside Derby. Liverpool won 1-0. (Pic by Paul Greenwood/Propaganda)

Celebrating celebrations, perfect passion & the 96th-minute madness of a Merseyside derby

PARIS, FRANCE - Wednesday, November 28, 2018: Liverpool's Mohamed Salah (L) and Paris Saint-Germain's Marcos Aoás Corrêa 'Marquinhos' during the UEFA Champions League Group C match between Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool FC at Parc des Princes. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Earning a shot at glory & gambling the title fight after Liverpool Kop an Eiffel in Paris

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

Stubbornly professional: Liverpool making City earn it and Spurs in conundrum

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