Ben Woodburn’s anticipated rise to fame has ignited a familiar battle over a young star’s international allegiance. November’s League Cup quarter-final win over Leeds saw the 17-year-old break Michael Owen’s record to become Liverpool’s youngest ever goal scorer. His name has refused to go away ever since. The forward’s talent has been common knowledge amongst…
Loris Karius versus Simon Mignolet isn’t the grueling battle that triggers the imagination to run wild nor is it the battle that demands the spotlight, but it is a battle that has turned into a problem. A good problem, a problem this side needs, a problem Liverpool haven’t had for some time and a problem…
Week 12 Game preview: New York Giants @ Cleveland Browns
Emre Can’s hair is more impressive than Steven Gerrard’s. There, comparisons between the two put to bed and reasonably concluded. Sorry, Stevie. It was the playing styles of the two that were being compared? Right, sorry again, Stevie. That changes things, not the fact that Can’s hair is immaculate, though. There were fears for a…
Many will argue it was never entirely a case of ‘turning doubters to believers’ and I’m sure the very manager who promised such a feat upon his arrival at Liverpool has witnessed a greater sense of, previously hidden, optimism than first expected. What was required, however, was the right man to help unveil and unleash…
A recent suggestion to ‘drop Philippe Coutinho’ during a discussion with a Liverpool fan online was greeted with bemusement and the kind of mockery only Manchester United fans who believe Wayne Rooney should be playing in central midfield, are worthy of. Aspects of my Mum’s personality threatened to break through; “No, no, let me explain”…
The New York Giants will be looking to end their three game losing streak on Sunday as the MetLife stadium welcomes the Baltimore Ravens. Head coach Ben McAdoo’s Giants enter their week six matchup on the back of a 23-16 defeat to the Green Bay Packers in a game that sparked debate over the future…
Two wins on the trot and no one outside of the New York Giants camp seems to bat an eyelid, but Ben McAdoo’s side lose one and suddenly the rest of the league takes note as though reality is restored. Tonight’s match-up with the unbeaten 3-0 Minnesota Vikings and next week’s trip to face the…
An exciting week one in the NFL served as the first chance for several interesting starters at quarterback to try and overcome the doubts looming over them. The unpredictability of the 2016 off-season saw two rookies and an unproven quarterback in Denver take the reins this opening weekend. Nothing to worry about for the…
Very rarely last season did an opposition’s attacking set up disrupt Leicester’s defensive shape in the fashion Liverpool did at the weekend. Jurgen Klopp’s side strived to further its progress from simply being labelled a high pressing, hard-working set of players to being an explosive and an increasingly ruthless force. Only the run of games…
New York Giants rookie wide receiver Sterling Shepard has his sights set on achieving the goals set for him early on by Odell Beckham, Jr. as he prepares for his side’s opening day trip to Dallas. Odell sets the target… The second round draft pick explained to Giants.com how he will continue to refer back to the objective laid out to him…
The news of Sadio Mane’s injury scare makes it the ideal time to reflect on just how important he can be for Liverpool this season and how big a miss he will be when absent. Fans expected great things from the former Southampton man upon his arrival but few could have predicted his explosive Premier…
Recognition of Adam Lallana’s Cruyff turns has progressed to the point where sarcastic jokes concerning his most familiar trait are no longer greeted with the kind of appreciation they previously demanded. Reds supporters know what he is all about and what he can do, which has made his failure to consistently have an impact in…
Jurgen Klopp’s very own Liverpool squad is almost complete- his players, his squad and his responsibility. The new faces have greeted farewell to the club departures upon their arrival on Merseyside and the onus is now on Klopp to make something happen with this group of men. Pushing the reigns of Luis Suarez and Fernando…
New York Giants cornerback Janoris Jenkins has hailed the opportunity to be a part of an experienced secondary. Jenkins spoke to Giants.com about already being challenged to play in a less familiar ‘slot’ role after arriving from St Louis during the free agency. He said: “I’m used to being outside, but I’m coming along at…
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