The trap-door has been opened at Anfield, and above it perches a team on the brink. Consequently, every game seems to be make or break for Liverpool this season. Every decision is overly scrutinised, and despite us being without a league title since 1989, the media tells us that the league must be won or the manager must go. Click to continue reading...

If you believe what you hear - and what you saw against Fulham - you'll probably believe the wolves are at the door for Señor Benitez. However, I'll try to put things in perspective without using an array of cringe-worthy Halloween puns.
What happened against Fulham was a disaster, and a game we shouldn't have lost going into. Click to continue reading...

As Anfield, the city of Liverpool, and every Liverpool fan jumped for joy during Sunday's humbling of Man United, one man stood still...emotionless; impassive, and controlled. That man was, of course, Rafa Benitez - the heartbeat and Commander in Chief of everything Liverpool FC.
If one was to spend the whole match against Manchester United watching Rafa, it would be hard to judge the scoreline at the end. Click to continue reading...

Romanticism and nostalgia - both are integral to the Liverpool fan experience, and when one hears the words "Liverpool Football Club", you almost expect the word ‘history' to pop up somewhere. But what exactly does history mean in this day and age, and is it actually important to the club's prospects of success? Click to continue reading...

Amid the ‘stories' of bids for David Villa and Franck Ribery, Liverpool spent a considerable amount of money on the comparatively unknown Alberto Aquilani. Already, the former Roma player is charged with saving Liverpool's supposedly ‘faltering' title hopes, but could the expectation placed on his shoulders prove to be counter-productive? Click to continue reading...

There's a spanner in the works; someone is not playing ‘the game'. The man in question seems quiet, reserved and astute, yet has a unique ability to get under peoples' skin. The man I'm talking about is, of course, Rafael Benitez, manager of Liverpool FC.
What fascinates me is why this quiet man from Madrid seems to provoke such a strong reaction from people. Click to continue reading...

With Rafa's 5th season at Anfield at a close, the summer ahead looks to be a crucial one in the eyes of many of our fans. So many times I've seen ‘Rafa's Revolution' splattered across the pages of the press, but this summer needs to be about evolution over revolution.
The departure of Sami Hyypia is more than just a farewell to a legend; he is the last signing of the Houllier era to leave the club. Click to continue reading...

Much maligned midfielder Lucas Leiva is apparently on his way out of Anfield, and it seems that most Liverpool fans would be happy with that...but not Chris Severs, who argues that losing the Brazilian could be a blow for Liverpool.
By pulling statistics from the same source as a Daily Mail writer I can tell you that 95% of Liverpool fans either do not support Lucas or at best will wish him well in leaving Liverpool this summer. Click to continue reading...

So-called 'mind games' have been receiving lots of press coverage in recent weeks, and Sir Alex Ferguson is the most famous for his ‘attacks', but just how effective are they?
Despite deficiencies in spending power and squad depth, we've seen Liverpool become the main challengers to United's dominance this season. Click to continue reading...

The headline above is an accurate representation of the many texts I've received after Chelsea's victory over Liverpool at Anfield.
Upon reflection of the most recent Liverpool Chelsea saga, and some sound advice from an old regular at the bar, I concede that football is indeed ‘a funny old game'. Click to continue reading...