Dave Dickson

Forest derail Liverpool as Dyche’s plan overloads Anfield Nottingham Forest earned back to back league wins at Anfield for the first time since 1963. Sean Dyche’s game plan was clear from the start. Forest pressed defensively, then hit long balls to disrupt Liverpool’s tempo. “We changed the tactical side today,” Dyche said. “We’re not passing…

Van Dijk fires up dressing room as Liverpool slump deepens after Forest thrashing Virgil van Dijk criticised Liverpool’s season as a mess and asked if players are taking responsibility. The captain spoke after a 3-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest. Liverpool dropped into the bottom half with a negative goal difference. Meanwhile the club chairman Tom…

Nottingham Forest stun Liverpool at Anfield as Slot vows to fix slump Nottingham Forest beat Liverpool 3-0 at Anfield in a historic result. Forest climbed out of trouble with a dominant display. It was Forest’s biggest win by a visiting side at Anfield. Alexander Isak was anonymous again for Liverpool. However there was debate over…

Forest stun Liverpool at Anfield as title bid falters Nottingham Forest handed Liverpool a stinging reminder at Anfield. This win echoes a wider struggle that has gripped the champions. Moreover, it was not a fluke and it exposed issues beyond set pieces. Sean Dyche mounted a precise plan and Forest executed it with discipline. Murillo…

Isak set for Liverpool return as Slot weighs minutes against Nottingham Forest Arne Slot says Alexander Isak could start ahead of fitter Liverpool strikers. This move would give the £125m signing the game time to recapture Newcastle form. Isak could make his first Liverpool appearance in a month against Nottingham Forest. Nevertheless, Bradley’s injury at…

Marino Pusic sees Slot rebuild at Feyenoord echoing Liverpool challenge Marino Pusic, Slot’s assistant at Feyenoord, speaks from a tough moment. Nevertheless, five weeks earlier Feyenoord had lost a tight Conference League final to Roma. They then suffered a 7-0 defeat to Copenhagen in their first pre-season game. Some internationals were on holiday and seven…

Semenyo to lift Bournemouth as Isak must shine for Liverpool amid North London derby injuries Semenyo can lift Bournemouth this season after a bright start. He has shown pace and smart movement in early appearances. Bournemouth will lean on his energy to unlock stubborn defences. For Liverpool, Isak must show up and seize chances in…

Robertson fights tears before Scotland seal World Cup spot after talking to Jota memory Andy Robertson said he was “in bits” before Scotland beat Denmark to seal World Cup qualification. The captain grappled with emotion as thoughts of his late Liverpool teammate Diogo Jota flooded his mind. A dramatic 4-2 victory booked a spot in…

Sammy Lee’s coaching journey in Spain under Sven-Göran Eriksson Sammy Lee is a former Liverpool and Osasuna midfielder. He is now charting a coaching journey across Europe. His path includes a sense of redemption in Spain. He says Spain reshaped his career. In Bilbao, the city that changed him, he reflects on the years gone…

Alexander-Arnold faces proving ground as Real Madrid bench confirms expectations Trent Alexander-Arnold sits on the Real Madrid bench and misses England selection again. He faces scrutiny without a club backer ready to fight his corner. Nevertheless, the task is to prove himself day by day. Such reality tests the measure of true professionalism. Behind the…