Dave Dickson

Liverpool edge Atletico Madrid in late drama as Van Dijk fires a city into the night Liverpool travelled to Madrid with a city heart ready for a fight. A 3-2 win after a 92nd minute strike felt like a song unfinished until the crowd sang. Virgil van Dijk headed home the winner in stoppage time,…

Local heartbeat Liverpool late drama and the cost of a durable season Liverpool keep finding a way to win, yet leads slip and ruthlessness remains fragile. Virgil van Dijk struck a 92nd minute goal, the fifth dramatic finale this season. Oblak watched helpless as Atletico rallied from 2-0 down to threaten a late twist. They…

Liverpool heartland test Atletico Madrid in a night of songs and transitions Anfield hosts a Champions League night under the lights. Kick off is 8pm BST and the crowd feels the old city tremor. Atlético Madrid arrive with an injury list of five first team players. Three more are ruled out by problems from Saturday’s…

Liverpool chase balance in midweek test as Isak returns in squad Alexander Isak is named in the squad for Wednesday’s clash. Liverpool have won all four league games with late goals. Arne Slot says Liverpool have exceeded his expectations with four wins. Yet he insists they must improve before the Champions League opener at home…

Liverpool tie at Senate hearing lights up loyalty, politics and the club’s soul Liverpool fans woke to a political moment wrapped in a badge. FBI director Kash Patel wore a tie with Liverpool’s crest at a Senate hearing. That choice sparked questions about loyalty optics and power in plain sight. Patel has not publicly declared…

Hillsborough law will hold power to account and heal a city Campaigners from Hillsborough have long said those who harm or mislead the public must be held to account. A new law named in their name will deliver that accountability. David Lammy is the deputy prime minister and secretary of state for justice. Saturday 15…

Local heartbeat: Liverpool on song as the week tests the soul Liverpool woke to a week that spoke softly and finished loud. Gianluigi Donnarumma stood tall at the Etihad and reminded us what a great goalkeeper feels like. City built a spine that is young in years and old in resolve. They tested United with…

Five record-breakers that flew and five that flopped With Isak’s 125 million pound Liverpool debut looming, the old heartbeat returns. Rivals like Manchester United chase numbers, but this city knows the song carries more. First up is Alan Shearer heading to Blackburn for 3.6 million. He struck 31 goals in 40 games in 93 94.…

Liverpool edge Burnley as Salah seals late penalty in Turf Moor thriller Liverpool left Turf Moor with relief more than romance, a late penalty sealing the night. They dominated possession yet could not crack Burnley’s 10 man wall of discipline. In stoppage time Hannibal Mejbri’s handball handed three points to the champions. The moment landed…

Liverpool hold the line as Salah nails late penalty after Hannibal handball shock Liverpool woke with a heartbeat in the city after a late drama. Hannibal’s injury time handball changed the night for good. Mohamed Salah stood over the ball and the Kop held its breath. He did not rush. The kick carried the weight…