Building Rome under Rodgers
William Cafferky reminds the impatient fans that ‘Rome wasn’t built in a day’ as Brendan Rodgers begins his work to resurrect Liverpool FC.
Liverpool FC Opinion
Liverpool FC comment, analysis and opinion from our team of writers here at This Is Anfield.
Breathing Liverpool – a personal account of the unique Anfield matchday
An excellent account of one Liverpool fan preparing and going to the first home game of the season – a Europa League qualifier against FC Gomel on a balmy August night.
Racism in football? Suarez: 8 match ban, Ferdinand: £45k fine
In an incredible piece of decision making, our beloved Football Association trumped itself again today by handing out a mere £45,000 fine to Manchester Utd defender Rio Ferdiand for a comment made on Twitter.
Liverpool FC’s future of remaking the past
Gavin Cooney looks ahead to the new season and the start of “remaking the past” at Liverpool for Brendan Rodgers and his new-look squad.
Year Zero: Time for the talking to stop and to support Rodgers’ vision
Paul McCabe discusses FSG’s first two years as owners of LFC and why they and the supporters must show their backing for new boss Brendan Rodgers.
Glen Johnson: More than just a right back?
Kylie Mitchell explores the rise and rise of Glen Johnson and how he will play an integral part in Brendan Rodgers’ new Liverpool.
The U21s league – Genius revolution or frustrating stop-gap?
Michael Sweeting discusses the FA’s new Under 21’s League that is introduced this season, a step in the right direction…?
A day in the Anfield Press Box
Michael Sweeting describes the experience as he attended Liverpool’s 3-1 friendly win over Bayer Leverkusen in the press box at Anfield on Sunday.
Liverpool FC: Living within our means
Si Steers explains why Liverpool must be self-sustaining if they are able to plan long term and get back into the Champions League.
Rodgers out! Why some ‘fans’ need to switch off FIFA 12
Kylie Mitchell comments on the fans who all of a sudden think they are football experts and know what’s best for Liverpool FC.
Can Jordan Henderson win over his doubters?
Aaron previews a big year for Jordan Henderson, who struggled to make any real impact in his debut season.
Charlie Adam: The Latest Victim of Bullying in the Managers’ Playground?
Kylie Mitchell discusses the recent furore surrounding Charlie Adams’ challenge on Gareth Bale in a pre-season friendly and the over-the-top assortment of tales that has come before it.
The media portrait of Luis Suarez
Si Steers takes a look at the British media’s handling of the Luis Suarez racism case.
Liverpool FC – The team that Shankly bred
Liverpudlian takes a walk down memory lane and recounts the glory years as Bill Shankly transformed Liverpool FC into the Club that went on to ‘conquer the bloody World’.
Liverpool FC: Incapable of Driving a Bargain? Not Quite…
Kylie Mitchell analyses Liverpool’s transfer spending over the last ten years in hope of putting to bed some myths about the Reds overindulgent spending habits.
Will he stay or will he go? The Alberto Aquilani Dilemma
Aaron discusses the future of Alberto Aquilani, who has returned to Liverpool after two seasons away.
LFC – Planning for success or mediocrity?
Si Steers takes a look at how Liverpool’s owners, FSG, are still suffering from the previous owners and mis-management at Anfield.
Can Nathan Eccleston make the grade under Rodgers?
Reserve and academy reporter Michael Sweeting takes a look at forward Nathan Eccleston who looked set to be leave the club this summer but is now impressing in training under new boss Brendan Rodgers.
The Andy Carroll conundrum
With his future seemingly away from Anfield, could Andy Carroll fit into the system at Liverpool under Brendan Rodgers?
Boston Blog – Build-up begins
Boston resident Maria pens her first blog on the Reds’ tour of North America.
The realistic signings Liverpool fans want at Anfield
We asked several members of the This Is Anfield forums who they would like to see arriving.
Why signing Dempsey for LFC makes perfect sense
Liverpool’s reported interest in American forward Clint Dempsey this week has been met with much derision by certain “Liverpool supporters”.
Liverpool FC – The transfer scramble
The silly season is upon us. Not a day goes past when a different player is linked with Liverpool Football Club.
The re-birth of Andy Carroll
Aaron discusses the improved form of striker Andy Carroll who is looking like a £35m player in recent months.
The game plan
An in-depth look at the FSG master plan for Liverpool FC; and the direction the club is taking.
The Liverpool Story
A look at how Liverpool Football Club better needs to define its ‘story’ to improve PR and Communications: and some context to why Ian Ayre needs to be cut some slack as he adapts to higher profile.
Farewell Dirk – Our Working Class Hero
Aaron pens a tribute to Dirk Kuyt following the Dutchman’s departure from Anfield after six great years.
Brendan Rodgers: A new era dawns
Fergus Houlihan give his first impressions of Liverpool FC’s new manager, Brendan Rodgers.
FSG = Future Success Guaranteed?
Liverpudlian comments on the appointment of Brendan Rodgers and the owners’ long term strategy for Liverpool FC.
LFC manager search: Brendan Rodgers in profile
We continue our look at the candidates for the LFC job, with Swansea boss Brendan Rodgers still a frontrunner despite earlier running himself out the running for the vacancy.