It’s January 27th - here's a bonus episode after we woke up yesterday morning to the news that Jurgen Klopp will leave Liverpool at the end of this season. Shock, sadness and maybe a little reflection on this amazing 9 year journey. I’m Paul and I’m joined by Justin and Daz to offer some immediate reflections and maybe some perspective (maybe). Start with our initial reactions: ‘The loss of a man who can make a set of players far greater than the sum of its parts is a huge loss’ What he shared with Roger Bennett about how he viewed success - making the world you are in better than it was b ..read more

It’s January 23rd - welcome to an extra exciting show that we decided was necessary after the Reds went to the windswept south coast of England and beat a very dangerous Bournemouth team 4-0. I’m Paul and I am joined by Justin, and Daz. We’ll dissect the Bournemouth game,, look at some wider issues in the game, and finish off looking ahead to a big 2 weeks, with a word in passing about Fulham being played tomorrow. Part One - Bournemouth 0, Liverpool 4 (xG 1.39 to 1.55)  First half was dismissed by national pundits - no shots from inside the penalty area. I left the first half thinking ..read more

It’s January 11th - welcome to the latest show after Liverpool have been absolutely battered in 1 cup game and outplayed in another and miraculously find themselves in the FA Cup 4th round and ahead in the League Cup semi-final. I’m Paul and I am joined by Sean and Daz. We’ll talk about these 2 games and the upcoming Bournemouth game and the 2nd leg of the finely balanced League Cup semi-final. Part One - Arsenal 0 - Liverpool 2 (xG 1.76 to 0.64 - 5 big chances to 5 to 1) Outplayed and outcoached - BATTERED, they said. If Arsenal had scored all their big chances (3 were in the same sequence ..read more

It’s January 4th. Happy New Year dear listener. We have now passed the halfway stage in the season’s Premier League.. Welcome to the latest edition of our show. I’m Paul and I am joined by Haitham and Daz. We’ll talk about the Newcastle game and we’ll look ahead to Arsenal in the FA Cup and Fulham in the League Cup. Part One - Newcastle 4-2 (xG 6.9 v 0.6 Statsbomb): Best performance of the season from the Reds so far, in less than ideal conditions. Reds were a threat all the way through - in the first half alone chances in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 11th 17th (offside), 23rd, 25th (2)  and ..read more

It’s December 29th and we have reached the half way stage in the season’s Premier League.. Welcome to the latest edition of our show. I’m Paul and I am joined by Justin. We’ll talk about Arsenal and Burnley, and we’ll look ahead to Newcastle at home. Part One - Arsenal 1-1 (xG 0.98 vs 0.9): Solid performance from the Reds or a Rice, Saliba masterclass (London newspaper ™) Solid commitment to overselling Rice at the expense of the other 21 players (Barney Ronay). Quietly misses how effective Waturu Endo has become. Arsenal create very little - apparently half of their goals have come fr ..read more

It’s December 21st and we are ready to take on the league leaders in 2 days. Welcome to the latest edition of our show. I’m Paul and I am joined by Daz. We’ll talk about United and West Ham, and we look ahead to Arsenal at home and Burnley away. Part One - the United game: It was perhaps too good to be true…. They sat deep, the crowd was not as big a factor ‘Two teams played poorly’ One of them had 34 shots and the other a generous xG of .66 Arsenal had 26 shots and were worthy title contenders Nobody actually said defensive masterclass but you spent 1bn GBP on this? Should the ..read more

It’s December 7th and we are in the middle of an intense period. Welcome to the latest edition of our show. I’m Paul and I am joined by Daz and Sean. We’ll talk about LASK, the crazy 4-3 at home to Fulham, solid away performance at new manager boosted Sheffield United, we will look ahead to Palace away and maybe touch on USG and the possible team selection. Part One - let’s start with last week: Few words on 4-0 against LASK of Linz. Goals by Gakpo (2), Diaz and Salah (his 199th for Liverpool). Their fans were spectacular Let’s dwell on the Fulham game - xG 2.7 to 1.5 Were Fulham diffi ..read more

It’s November 26th and proper football is back. Welcome to the latest edition of our show. I’m Paul and I am joined by Daz and Sean. We’ll talk about the solid away performance at the home of the team with 115 charges, we will look ahead to LASK and Fulham (and maybe Sheffield United away). And maybe cast an eye elsewhere….  Part One - highlights and regrets Team selection  Jet lagged performances? Ali - ‘he needs to be stronger’, 4 missed passes Overall reflections on the Reds City goal - 1.3 xG is some defensive performance  Trent (with his new boots), observations ..read more

It’s November 15th and the 25th international break is underway. Welcome to the latest edition of our show. I’m Paul and I am joined by Daz, Justin and not physically but spiritually Sean. We’ll talk about the quiet efficiency of the Brentford performance, look back at 12 league games played and consider any lessons from Toulouse and Luton: Part One - convincing enough? xG - 1.5 to 1.5 on average. Liverpool’s post shot xG was over 3 (under 2 at Luton last week) Brentford - coming off 3 wins, more center halves than a team really needs. Tierney - arrogant performance? Our formation agains ..read more

It’s November 5th and it’s Guy Fawkes night in the UK - bonfires and fireworks. Welcome to the latest edition of our show. As promised, special guest is Lingerr from the San Francisco Supporters Club. Also here is Daz. We’ll talk about the disappointment of the Luton game and look ahead to Toulouse away and Brentford at home: Start - Lingerr, how have you been? What happening in San Francisco? Part One - Luton 1, Liverpool 1 Luiz Diaz - libertad para papa Bournemouth game was a battle with the elements xG - 3.04 plays 0.81. We have 6 big chances to their 2. Also had 74% possession and we ..read more