http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/sport/columnists/columns/ Articles - The Liverpool Daily Post Columnists give their opinion on the sporting news. en-gb Liverpool Daily Post.co.uk no Articles - The Liverpool Daily Post Columnists give their opinion on the sporting news. articles, columnists, sport http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/sport/columnists/columns/2008/10/10/blue-watch-cash-matters-more-than-90-minutes-64375-22004895/ Fri, 10 Oct 2008 09:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/sport/columnists/columns/2008/10/10/blue-watch-cash-matters-more-than-90-minutes-64375-22004895/ IT SEEMS ridiculous talking about the impact of the global credit crunch on the world of football when the only real issue is just how it affects the average Joe on a day to day basis. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/sport/columnists/columns/2008/10/08/red-watch-rivals-seek-to-stop-xabi-alonso-to-halt-red-rhythm-64375-21988368/ Wed, 08 Oct 2008 10:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/sport/columnists/columns/2008/10/08/red-watch-rivals-seek-to-stop-xabi-alonso-to-halt-red-rhythm-64375-21988368/ HAS someone painted a target on Xabi Alonso’s shin pads? http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/sport/columnists/columns/2008/10/06/istanbul-feel-of-possible-title-assault-64375-21973218/ Sun, 05 Oct 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/sport/columnists/columns/2008/10/06/istanbul-feel-of-possible-title-assault-64375-21973218/ THERE was something of an ‘Istanbul’ in Manchester, where Liverpool proved with this sensational comeback that once and for all they’ve got the character and the inner belief to mount a serious title challenge. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/sport/columnists/columns/2008/10/06/confidence-is-the-key-to-everton-s-poor-display-64375-21973236/ Sun, 05 Oct 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/sport/columnists/columns/2008/10/06/confidence-is-the-key-to-everton-s-poor-display-64375-21973236/ THIS appeared to be billed as the clash of the Premier League’s crisis clubs, though I’m sure Tottenham would’ve been grossly offended at their exclusion from the league’s crisis elite. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/sport/columnists/columns/2008/10/03/ric-turner-editor-of-manchester-city-fanzine-blue-moon-64375-21955435/ Thu, 02 Oct 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/sport/columnists/columns/2008/10/03/ric-turner-editor-of-manchester-city-fanzine-blue-moon-64375-21955435/ What’s it like being a fan of the richest club in the world? http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/sport/columnists/columns/2008/10/03/mark-jensen-of-the-mag-newcastle-s-longest-running-fanzine-64375-21955446/ Thu, 02 Oct 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/sport/columnists/columns/2008/10/03/mark-jensen-of-the-mag-newcastle-s-longest-running-fanzine-64375-21955446/ The sports presenter on BBC Breakfast last Saturday described your new manager as ‘Roy’ Kinnear – does that kind of sum up his appointment? http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/sport/columnists/columns/2008/10/02/tigers-tale-is-one-to-support-64375-21944871/ Wed, 01 Oct 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/sport/columnists/columns/2008/10/02/tigers-tale-is-one-to-support-64375-21944871/ EVERTON fans are looking forward to a fast and furious match this weekend after a long period without much to cheer. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/sport/columnists/columns/2008/10/02/blue-watch-so-much-rests-on-everton-s-trip-to-belgium-64375-21944874/ Wed, 01 Oct 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/sport/columnists/columns/2008/10/02/blue-watch-so-much-rests-on-everton-s-trip-to-belgium-64375-21944874/ COMPARED to clubs like Newcastle, West Ham and Manchester City, in recent years Everton have been seen as something of a model of stability. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/sport/columnists/columns/2008/10/02/manager-must-find-response-tonight-and-turn-season-around-64375-21944876/ Wed, 01 Oct 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/sport/columnists/columns/2008/10/02/manager-must-find-response-tonight-and-turn-season-around-64375-21944876/ WITH a disappointing week behind them, tonight has taken on an even greater significance than merely bidding to extend their run in this season’s UEFA Cup – as if that is not important enough! http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/sport/columnists/columns/2008/10/02/stars-must-prove-worth-on-field-64375-21944880/ Wed, 01 Oct 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/sport/columnists/columns/2008/10/02/stars-must-prove-worth-on-field-64375-21944880/ DANNY Cipriani is fast becoming the best known rugby player in the UK but it’s not immediately clear why. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/sport/columnists/columns/2008/10/02/proper-recognition-for-saints-giant-graham-64375-21944887/ Wed, 01 Oct 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/sport/columnists/columns/2008/10/02/proper-recognition-for-saints-giant-graham-64375-21944887/ PROP forwards have to play with pain and take knocks that would render the rest of us as guests of our local NHS and they have to do it every week against other big, tough, fit, well trained, skilful and fearsome opponents. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/sport/columnists/columns/2008/09/30/mark-lawrenson-signs-that-this-could-be-benitez-s-year-64375-21926831/ Tue, 30 Sep 2008 03:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/sport/columnists/columns/2008/09/30/mark-lawrenson-signs-that-this-could-be-benitez-s-year-64375-21926831/ WHISPER it softly, but Liverpool are showing signs of putting together a genuine title challenge. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/sport/columnists/columns/2008/09/30/mark-lawrenson-riposte-must-come-quickly-from-everton-64375-21926817/ Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/sport/columnists/columns/2008/09/30/mark-lawrenson-riposte-must-come-quickly-from-everton-64375-21926817/ IT may be far too early in the season to be talking about must-win games, but Everton’s meeting with Newcastle on Sunday is already taking on huge significance. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/sport/columnists/columns/2008/09/30/element-of-doubt-key-to-big-decisions-64375-21926828/ Mon, 29 Sep 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/sport/columnists/columns/2008/09/30/element-of-doubt-key-to-big-decisions-64375-21926828/ TIM CAHILL’S sending-off was a harsh decision – but it was not the worst of the weekend. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/sport/columnists/columns/2008/09/29/derby-comment-everton-fail-to-get-a-boost-in-morale-64375-21919333/ Mon, 29 Sep 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/sport/columnists/columns/2008/09/29/derby-comment-everton-fail-to-get-a-boost-in-morale-64375-21919333/ EVEN the glaring Goodison sunshine couldn’t obscure the long, cold winter that lies ahead for Everton. A club whose fans, players, officials and manager are longing for a repeat of last season, on Saturday they got it – but only in the shape of Fernando Torres applying the finishing touches to another one-sided Merseyside derby. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/sport/columnists/columns/2008/09/29/efc-fan-no-apologies-just-set-standard-64375-21919324/ Mon, 29 Sep 2008 06:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/sport/columnists/columns/2008/09/29/efc-fan-no-apologies-just-set-standard-64375-21919324/ WE WENT into the game with hope but no real expectation. We came out of the game with absolutely no hope and the expectation that this is going to be a long and not very enjoyable season. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/sport/columnists/columns/2008/09/29/lfc-fan-confident-run-can-continue-64375-21919334/ Mon, 29 Sep 2008 06:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/sport/columnists/columns/2008/09/29/lfc-fan-confident-run-can-continue-64375-21919334/ STILL not at our absolute best, but no red will be complaining today. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/sport/columnists/columns/2008/09/29/derby-ratings-liverpool-64375-21919347/ Mon, 29 Sep 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/sport/columnists/columns/2008/09/29/derby-ratings-liverpool-64375-21919347/ The vital ratings for Liverpool http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/sport/columnists/columns/2008/09/27/everton-can-only-boast-two-derby-victories-in-the-past-five-seasons-64375-21911195/ Fri, 26 Sep 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/sport/columnists/columns/2008/09/27/everton-can-only-boast-two-derby-victories-in-the-past-five-seasons-64375-21911195/ However, the significant point to note is that both Everton victories were at Goodison and in both games Rafa made some strange selection decisions which he is more liable to do away from Anfield. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/sport/columnists/columns/2008/09/27/if-we-were-facing-a-striker-that-was-going-into-this-game-with-three-goals-in-as-many-league-games-we-d-be-scared-of-facing-a-potent-threat-to-our-goal-64375-21911198/ Fri, 26 Sep 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/sport/columnists/columns/2008/09/27/if-we-were-facing-a-striker-that-was-going-into-this-game-with-three-goals-in-as-many-league-games-we-d-be-scared-of-facing-a-potent-threat-to-our-goal-64375-21911198/ With our own defenders possessing that record coming to this game, we’ve got more reason to be worried about the (own) goal-scoring threat of our defenders than anything the Red Sox may throw at us.