Tony Barrett
Why are English players treated differently to foreigners when it comes to diving?
Marcus Rashford dived. Say it loud and say it proud. Forget the multitude of euphemisms that have replaced the verb that most accurately described what he did; in intent, execution and outcome this was a dive. He not only “moved quickly in a specified direction,” he also “plunged deeply through the air” and he “fell […]
9 years ago
Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool are now playing ‘adult football’, as they match flair with fortitude
“I told the boys it looked like adult football”
9 years ago
Jurgen Klopp names unlikely candidate to replace injured Sadio Mané
He’s doing grand where he is
9 years ago
Philippe Coutinho provides much of the magic in Everton disappearing act
Toffees found wanting at Anfield
9 years ago
Terry McDermott: I like Anfield when it’s empty – that’s when the memories come flooding back
The Liverpool legend talks titles, derby dust-ups and drinking
9 years ago
How Twitter changed football
In more than 140 characters….
9 years ago
Why Liverpool’s absence of a Plan B plays into the hands of bottom half clubs
Jurgen Klopp’s side have dropped 25 points against sides placed from sixth to 20th
9 years ago
Alexis Sanchez has a duty to point out Arsenal’s failings – this is what player power should be about
Supporters want someone to blame – and clubs do their best to make sure a disgruntled player feels their wrath
9 years ago
Ronnie Moran: One Liverpool legend and his battle with dementia
“Without the Ronnie Morans of this world, you don’t have a football club – certainly not a successful one like Liverpool.”
9 years ago
How an afternoon at Celtic Park made up my mind about safe standing
My six-year-old son is keen on it too
9 years ago
Liverpool’s weaknesses are exposed as resurgent Leicester begin post-Ranieri era with a win
Jurgen Klopp’s men failed to anticipate and cope with Leicester’s improvement
9 years ago
Former Liverpool U-23 manager tells SportsJOE why he left his comfort zone to coach in Brazil
The former Liverpool and Chelsea youth coach has joined Sao Paulo.
9 years ago
Real Madrid legend to fulfil a long-held ambition by playing at Anfield
The former Spain international speaks to Tony Barrett.
9 years ago
Liverpool’s knack of beating the best but not the rest continues against Spurs
Dropped points against lesser teams will still haunt Jurgen Klopp
9 years ago
Bill Gates passed up the opportunity to buy Liverpool FC before FSG took over
The revelation follows the release of court documents from the Hicks/Gillett era…
9 years ago
Ian Ayre believes the Premier League’s big six are being left behind – just like he warned
You can’t say he didn’t see this coming.
9 years ago
Liverpool’s biggest problem is painfully clear to see
Great chance missed
9 years ago
Why nostalgia rather than weakened team selection is killing the FA Cup
We are constantly force-fed nonsense about the ‘magic of the FA Cup’
9 years ago
How Liverpool became the biggest victims of Roman Abramovich’s Chelsea regime
The last time Chelsea played Liverpool without having Roman Abramovich as owner, Claudio Ranieri, their then manager, laid bare the scale of the challenge he was facing. “David and Goliath,” he described it as, albeit with a flourish of exaggeration. Fourteen years on and roles have been reversed. The giant is wearing blue and the […]
9 years ago
Innovation and motivation cannot disguise Liverpool’s limitations
Liverpool’s cycle of failure is now well established
9 years ago
Liverpool’s season is now in grave danger of falling apart at the seams
It has been a truly disastrous month for Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp
9 years ago
Philippe Coutinho edges closer to committing long-term future to Liverpool
It seems the Brazilian isn’t going to follow his mate Luis Suarez to Barca
9 years ago
One moment in Manchester City’s draw with Tottenham revealed everything about Pep Guardiola’s philosophy
Fundamentalist…
9 years ago
The damaging defeat to Swansea exposed a key weakness in Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool
A big blow to their title hopes
9 years ago
Joel Matip finally cleared to play for Liverpool after FIFA dismiss Cameroon international row
The defender is now free to play against Swansea
9 years ago
CONFIRMED: Steven Gerrard has a new job with Liverpool
“It feels like completing the circle”
9 years ago
Lucas Leiva’s long awaited goal was the perfect reward for Liverpool’s most respected professional
The midfielder has forged a special place for himself at the club
9 years ago
Retiring Xabi Alonso was so good for Liverpool, eight years on his Anfield departure still hurts
‘Class is an overused word in the modern game, but in Alonso’s case it was never misplaced’
9 years ago
Jurgen Klopp omits Joel Matip from Liverpool squad after taking legal advice
Better safe than sorry
9 years ago
Frustrated Jurgen Klopp to consult lawyers before deciding whether to pick Joel Matip for Plymouth tie
The bizarre situation is dragging on…
9 years ago
Liverpool still in the dark over Joel Matip as Jurgen Klopp reveals Fifa won’t even look at case until Friday
In the meantime Klopp dares not select his defender
9 years ago
Why that wonder goal against Man City is just the beginning for Everton’s Tom Davies
The lowdown on the Everton wonderkid, from those who know him best.
9 years ago
How Jurgen Klopp exploited one key Manchester United weakness to get a result at Old Trafford
He had his side working on it all week in training
9 years ago
Liverpool forced to drop Joel Matip for Manchester United clash – because of extraordinary threat of FIFA punishment
Club chiefs have tried everything
9 years ago
The truth about the Manchester United vs Liverpool rivalry, as told by those who know it best
Players, managers, fans, police and journalists explain what it’s really like
9 years ago
After everything he’s achieved it’s perverse to argue that Wayne Rooney hasn’t fulfilled his potential
Really, what else could he have done?
9 years ago
Why Gary Lineker won’t “just stick to football” when there are bigger things to worry about
Tony Barrett talks to Gary Lineker about Pep Guardiola, the FA Cup and his position as ‘unofficial spokesman for the opposition’
9 years ago
Why Premier League clubs have no right to complain about festive fixture madness
The managers have a point – but need to redirect their anger
9 years ago
Liverpool’s gritty win over impotent Man City leaves Pep Guardiola in the firing line again
City have now lost three league games in a month for the first time in eight years
10 years ago
Roberto Firmino repays Jürgen Klopp’s faith as Liverpool see off Stoke
Tony Barrett on a convincing win for Liverpool
10 years ago
Manchester United’s luck comes in as Everton face stiff competition to sign Memphis Depay
Ronald Koeman’s side remain favourites to sign the forward
10 years ago
Why Gary Neville hit the nail on the head with his assessment of Liverpool
Klopp, Klavan and broken Barkley – it’s the Merseyside derby breakdown
10 years ago
No resounding victory for Liverpool this time but this could turn out to be an even bigger win
Sometimes a 1-0 scoreline can be just as important as a 4-0
10 years ago
Liverpool’s title challenge will slip through Karius’ fingers unless Klopp can sort his form out quickly
He’s the Reds’ weak link – and everyone knows it
10 years ago
Robbie Fowler: Being at Liverpool will help Ben Woodburn the same way it helped me
A bright future ahead for the Liverpool youngster
10 years ago
Goodison Park draw leaves Jose Mourinho and Ronald Koeman with plenty to ponder
Fellaini made himself emblematic of a game in which both teams demonstrated that the problems of the two managers go well beyond Christmas trees and tax issues
10 years ago
Things are starting to click for Jose Mourinho, but he still has plenty to prove
There has been a noticeable change of late
10 years ago
How do you replace a legend? Jordan Henderson on following Steven Gerrard as Liverpool captain
The Reds skipper explains what it’s like
10 years ago
Gary McAllister fondly recalls the day Liverpool denied Manchester United the league title
Leeds filled their proverbial boots
10 years ago
Cruel loss of Philippe Coutinho overshadows Liverpool’s win
The Brazilian was stretchered off in the first half at Anfield
10 years ago