Chris Bascombe

Jan Molby interview: Jurgen Klopp would not have given me a second look Exclusive: Liverpool legend, 62, on adapting to ‘tough’ English game, halcyon days at Anfield and why he grew up supporting Arsenal

“When I first arrived here I could not catch my breath for the first 25 minutes of every match. It took me 18 months to show what I could do. Then it just clicked…”
An interview with LFC legend Jan Molby.
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‘Needless and stupid’: Arne Slot furious at Hugo Ekitike over Liverpool celebration red card “The trouble with you is that your brains are in your feet,” Bill Shankly once famously informed a Liverpool trainee.

Report from Anfield on the night Hugo Ekitike won the match & then unnecessarily made sure he was around to watch three days of the Ryder Cup instead of playing against Crystal Palace. www.telegraph.co.uk/football/202...

Liverpool vs Everton result: Time to embrace Ryan Gravenberch as Premier League’s best midfielder Let’s talk about Ryan Gravenberch, the cool head in an otherwise anxious Liverpool Merseyside derby win.

Bit of a leap from ‘becoming’ most influential’ & ‘no-one currently playing better’ to headline saying he’s the best… but we’re all old & wise enough to know how it works… here’s a Ryan Gravenberch love letter in any case. www.telegraph.co.uk/football/202...

Rafael Benitez interview: I want to coach in England again Exclusive: Spaniard recalls managing during a more austere era at Liverpool and explains why crossing the divide to Everton did not work out

“When you are analytical as a coach and winning, they say you have attention to detail and it is a good thing. When you are losing, they say, ‘Oh, here he goes again with his attention to detail. When will he stop?’”
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Liverpool fans say ‘Beto, you’re s--- and we’re going to batter you guys’. I love Scousers Striker knows the outpouring of grief for his compatriot Diogo Jota that brought Reds and Blues together will be put on hold for the derby

Beto interview. www.telegraph.co.uk/football/202...

Rafael Benítez interview: I want to coach in England again Exclusive: Spaniard recalls managing during a more austere era at Liverpool and explains why crossing the divide to Everton did not work out

Exclusive interview with Rafa. www.telegraph.co.uk/football/202...

‘Arne Time’ has replaced Fergie Time as Liverpool show hunger to keep their title Never leave a Liverpool match early.

Saw all the flags & thought it was still Last Night of the Proms when arrived in Burnley. The final chorus came from away end again. www.telegraph.co.uk/football/202...

Arne Slot on Alexander Isak: : “He is ONE of the best in the world, but for him to become THE best in the world… I think the best players in the world win trophies & that is what he needs to do and we need to do for him.”

“The most FSG summer ever.”
The 12 month operation in which LFC assembled their dream team, and why the combined cost of Wirtz & Isak is just £51.25 million in year one.
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Liverpool’s new plan to sign Marc Guehi and what it means for Ibrahima Konate Crystal Palace defender is likely to join Liverpool for free next year – a prospect which will influence Konate’s thinking

LFC have no intention of bidding for Marc Guehi in January. The plan is to sign him for free in summer 2026 and they believe Guehi will be as eager to join as he was when packing his bags last Monday.
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At least there is one decent international this weekend.

Hi. No typo! When assessing squad, Branthwaite, Jordan, Tarkowski and Gana seen as fundamental this season & beyond. Gana's stats defy his age. Expecting JT to get a new deal, & Gana has option for another year after this, so first couple of years under Moyesy will be built on that foundation.

Jordan Pickford lined up for career-long Everton deal Keeper could sign extension that would help cement England place for years to come; plus, where he ranks among club’s greatest No 1s

EFC want to make Jordan Pickford their number one for the rest of his prime years at the top.
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YouTube video by SaintEtienneOfficial Saint Etienne x Confidence Man - Brand New Me

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Liverpool are new galacticos after signing Alexander Isak Club have revelled in an underdog mentality against wealthier rivals but that dynamic has just changed dramatically

All very exciting for LFC, but as @23carra.bsky.social recalls here, in summer of 1988 one of the great title winning sides brought Ian Rush back from Juventus (for a club record fee) & lost title to Arsenal. Plenty of knitting together still needed by Arne Slot. www.telegraph.co.uk/football/202...

On the day Emile Heskey signed for LFC in a club record fee, managed to get an interview with him as he drove out of Melwood trying to work out how to use a posh new gadget called a sat-nav. Much simpler times.. #sighswistfully

#stillabigsummermate

#bigsummer #done 😜

Transfer deadline day live: Latest updates before window closes tonight Transfer window shuts at 7pm (BST) today

Transfer blog is ongoing for those counting down to 7pm, by the way. www.telegraph.co.uk/football/202...

Strong vibes that Alan Pardew still hasn't got over the 2006 FA Cup final. 😀

Mikel Arteta cannot escape Anfield’s psychological grip This was a golden opportunity to beat the champions, but Arsenal played with caution rather than ambition

Report from Anfield. www.telegraph.co.uk/football/202...

My band Saint Etienne are bowing out after 35 crazy years in pop — here’s why Founder member Bob Stanley recalls the fun and friendship, highs and lows — from singing with Kylie to the dark side of Rolf Harris on Top of the Pops

Wonderful band. www.thetimes.com/culture/musi...

Gabriel, Saliba and Raya will define Arsenal’s title charge, not Gyokeres Mikel Arteta has more strength in depth than rivals Liverpool and Man City, and may not need a radical tactical shift

This week’s @23carra.bsky.social column on why the title race is ‘typical Arsenal’ versus a different, transitional LFC.
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Jack Grealish is the right man at the right time to kickstart Everton’s new era Summer arrival proves his quality, setting up both goals as Everton christen new stadium with first victory of season

Match report from Hill Dickinson. www.telegraph.co.uk/football/202...

Jordan Pickford: My great mate Jack Grealish is going to light this place up Interview: Everton goalkeeper says calibre of player club are adding to squad shows intent ahead of first game in new stadium

Jordan Pickford interview www.telegraph.co.uk/football/202...

Over £200m recouped in player sales by LFC this summer as Ben Doak’s £25m transfer to Bournemouth confirmed. #artofthedeal

Thank you Michael.

Just imagine what Liverpool will be like when Arne Slot’s rebuild is complete Champions had a tough opener but there is enough talent at manager’s disposal to suggest it would be folly to underestimate them once again

If last night was a tough watch at times, just imagine what it is like for those who have been condemning all praise for LFC since the modern renaissance began in October 2015. It must be utterly exhausting/ demoralising for them. www.telegraph.co.uk/football/202...

If Man Utd reach Arsenal’s level in five years, Ruben Amorim will have performed a miracle United and Arsenal have been heading in opposite directions for a while. Amorim has more to prove than Arteta – starting this Sunday

First @23carra.bsky.social column of the season on the most high profile opening weekend fixture. www.telegraph.co.uk/football/202...