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What was the point? How RAFA BENITEZ continues to alienate STEVEN GERRARD

Dec 26th, 2009 | Source: Liverpool Kop | Category: Latest Liverpool blogs

After five and a half years at Anfield, Rafa Benitez still has no idea how to man-manage Steven Gerrard effectively, something that was proven once again with his recent pubic comments about Liverpool’s captain. Can someone please explain to me the



LFC’s season is in the gutter…and GLEN JOHNSON is living it up in a London nightclub at 4am

Dec 22nd, 2009 | Source: Liverpool Kop | Category: Latest Liverpool blogs

Glen Johnson has made many costly defensive mistakes since he arrived at Liverpool, the most recent of which led directly to Liverpool losing against Arsenal and Portsmouth. With this in mind, how is swanning around a London nightclub in the early hours



Why the Christmas period could provide a glimmer of hope for LIVERPOOL FC

Dec 21st, 2009 | Source: Liverpool Kop | Category: Latest Liverpool blogs

Confidence and belief is in the gutter as Liverpool enter the Christmas period, but if previous years are anything to go by, the next few weeks could actually turn out to be rather fruitful for the club.If there is one positive thing that has been a



Baby steps to success? Why LIVERPOOL fans should put up with the current heartbreak…

Dec 21st, 2009 | Source: Liverpool Kop | Category: Latest Liverpool blogs

On Boxing Day, Liverpool reach the halfway point in the season with a make or break game against Wolves. The clubs fans have endured a torrid season so far with nothing but small victories to cheer, and great wins against Man United and Everton



LFC need a MOTIVATOR, and MARTIN’O NEILL is the right man to replace RAFA BENITEZ

Dec 20th, 2009 | Source: Liverpool Kop | Category: Latest Liverpool blogs

On the 30th May 2004 (before Benitez was appointed), I wrote a post on ThisIsAnfield.com arguing that Martin O Neill should get the Manager’s job ahead of Benitez and Jose Mourinho. Five and a half years later and my view has not change, and after



Forget the red card – RAFA BENITEZ is responsible for the shambolic Portsmouth defeat.

Dec 19th, 2009 | Source: Liverpool Kop | Category: Latest Liverpool blogs

According to Rafa Benitez, Javier Mascherano’s red card was the catalyst for Liverpool’s ignominious defeat to Portsmouth today. Well of course it was! It’s not like Benitez is ever responsible for anything, is it? It’s always something/someone else’s



EXCLUSIVE – Liverpool FC 10 year TURNOVER/PROFIT analysis

Dec 18th, 2009 | Source: Liverpool Kop | Category: Latest Liverpool blogs

As part of my ongoing effort to cut through the misinformation/embellishment/exaggertion and present accurate FACTUAL data re Liverpool FC’s finances, here is a breakdown of the club’s turnover and profit over the last 10 years.There are three tables



LFC game by game comparison: This season vs. last season (UPDATED to include Wigan)

Dec 17th, 2009 | Source: Liverpool Kop | Category: Latest Liverpool blogs

On a game-by-game basis, how do league results from this season compare to last season? (We’ll be tracking these figures for every league game this season).Below is a side-by side comparison of all results from this season and last season, up to and



EXCLUSIVE – Liverpool FC net spend figures for Rafa BENITEZ

Dec 16th, 2009 | Source: Liverpool Kop | Category: Latest Liverpool blogs

In my previous post, I looked at Gerard gross/net spend figures whilst at Liverpool. Now it’s time to look at Rafa Benitez’s figures.Before I get to the table, I just want to highlight an important point: My source at the club has confirmed once again



EXCLUSIVE – Liverpool FC net spend figures for Gerard HOULLIER

Dec 15th, 2009 | Source: Liverpool Kop | Category: Latest Liverpool blogs

In a bid to bring some clarity to the issue of Liverpools gross/net spending, I have examined the clubs financial reports for the last 20+ years in search of accurate, irrefutable figures. Although I will be looking at every managers spending from