Liverpool Need Hierarchy Overhaul in Wake of Brendan Rodgers’ Sacking
The sacking of Brendan Rodgers must prompt a hierarchy overhaul at Liverpool, addressing the club’s crippling structural issues.
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Liverpool FC comment, analysis and opinion from our team of writers here at This Is Anfield.
Rodgers Sacked: “Watch us mess this up now!”
Neil Poole delivers his immediate reaction to the news that Brendan Rodgers has been sacked as the manager of Liverpool Football Club.
Six contenders to replace Brendan Rodgers as Liverpool manager
Following Brendan Rodgers’ sacking on Sunday evening, we take a look at six managers who could take over at Liverpool.
Brendan Rodgers reaches the end of the road with Everton stalemate
Watching his side play out another disappointing 1-1 draw in Sunday’s Merseyside derby, Brendan Rodgers’ time as Liverpool manager may be up.
Key players poor, Mignolet superb & midfield overrun: 5 talking points from Everton draw
Following Liverpool’s 1-1 draw against Everton on Sunday afternoon, we select five talking points from the 225th Merseyside derby.
Everton 1–1 Liverpool: Player Ratings from derby day draw
Player ratings from the 1-1 draw at Goodison Park.
Everton v Liverpool: Team news and predicted lineup for 225th Merseyside derby
Taking a look at Brendan Rodgers’ team selection options ahead of the derby.
Daniel Sturridge’s goals won’t paper over the cracks in Liverpool’s foundations
The timely return of Daniel Sturridge no doubt energised Brendan Rodgers.
The Merseyside Derby: We’re not famous anymore
Aaron Cutler previews the upcoming Merseyside Derby and bemoans both club’s fall from grace.
Liverpool 1–1 FC Sion: 5 Talking points as Reds fail to beat minnows again
Following the Reds’ disappointing performance and result against FC Sion, we pick a number of discussion points from the Europa stalemate.
Liverpool 1-1 FC Sion: Player Ratings
Liverpool were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Swiss side FC Sion on Thursday night. Here are our player ratings from this Europa League clash.
Coefficient concerns: Why are English clubs failing in Europe?
Liverpool’s failure in Europe over the past five years is symbolic of a worrying decline in fortunes for English sides on the continent.
KOP Preview: The parallels with last time Sion were at Anfield – maybe not the 2-6-2 formation
Last time FC Sion played at Anfield, their manager fielded a 2-6-2 formation.
3 Good, 3 Bad – Liverpool FC’s best and worst performers in September
After rounding off a hit-and-miss September with a 3-2 win over Aston Villa, who were Liverpool’s best and worst players of the month?
Brazil, Germany, Bayern – Dispelling the myth that no team has ever won anything with 3 at the back
With media pundits often regurgitating the claim that no successful side has ever won anything with 3 at the back, we dispel this myth.
Liverpool team selection vs. FC Sion: Brendan Rodgers must rest key personnel ahead of Merseyside derby
Why Brendan Rodgers must rest key LFC players vs. FC Sion ahead of the Merseyside derby on Sunday.
Liverpool vs. FC Sion – Last Time at Anfield: Fowler, Berger, McManaman rout Swiss
We take a look back at FC Sion’s last visit to Anfield, 19 years ago.
Alberto Moreno impressing, but now overly relied upon with no cover at left wing-back
Alberto Moreno’s recent return to form at Liverpool has been extremely pleasing, but there is now an over-reliance on him at wing-back.
Brendan Rodgers making his job harder with media arrogance
Despite being under considerable pressure in his position as Liverpool manager, Brendan Rodgers continues to broadcast media arrogance.
Souness, Smith, Suarez and more – Liverpool FC’s Hardest XI
With all the hoopla surrounding Diego Costa’s antics against Arsenal recently, Simon Collings puts together a themed XI of Liverpool’s hardest players.
Player Focus: Emre Can presents an issue in centre-back role vs. Aston Villa
The struggle of Emre Can in an unnatural centre-back role in Liverpool’s 3-2 win over Aston Villa should be addressed by Brendan Rodgers.
Liverpool 3-2 Aston Villa: Hangovers, Palm Trees and Daniel Sturridge
The magic of Daniel Sturridge prevented another Sunday morning hangover for Brendan Rodgers, with Liverpool defeating Aston Villa 3-2.
Coutinho, Milner and Lucas all benefit from tweaked Liverpool midfield vs. Aston Villa
All 3 Liverpool midfielders – Lucas, Milner and Coutinho – benefitted from a tactical tweak vs. Aston Villa.
Sturridge saves Rodgers: 5 talking points from Liverpool 3-2 Aston Villa
Daniel Sturridge inspired Liverpool to a 3-2 win over Aston Villa on Saturday, and under-fire Brendan Rodgers has much to be positive about.
Liverpool 3-2 Aston Villa: Player Ratings
Following Liverpool’s 3-2 win over Aston Villa at Anfield on Saturday afternoon, we rate each Reds player on the day.
Predicted Liverpool lineup vs Aston Villa: Ings and Sturridge to lead Reds attack
We take a look at the team selection options for Liverpool against Aston Villa.