Well, I can’t think of many more bizarre and depressing conclusions to a game than that. The Fulham fixture was the penultimate match in a run of eleven games with now fewer than eight away, and only three at home. Only two of the past seven games have been at Anfield. So it was a [...]
The trip to Fulham this weekend is part of a run of only two home games in eight fixtures, and three out of eleven – a quite incredible blip in the way games fall. This may in part explain some of the recent defeats, particularly with visits to Chelsea, Arsenal, Fiorentina and the far-from-easy trip [...]
I appreciate that it’s difficult for anyone covering lots of clubs, as well England (and maybe even other sports), to have specialist knowledge of Liverpool FC. I accept that, as a result, journalists make judgements on snippets of information, and often regurgitate the old myths. (For example, Liverpool’s marking at set-pieces has been largely excellent [...]
This is for members to discuss tonight’s game. Who will Rafa select? And can a mix-and-match line-up fare better than two years ago? Arsenal have some great youngsters, clearly, but they also tend to play together as a team at other levels, so may have more understanding than a mix of Liverpool’s reserves, kids and [...]
Now that The Tomkins Times is over a month old, I wanted to first of all say thank you to everyone who has signed up, and look at ways at improving the site and taking things forward. We have a few further ideas in the pipeline, but it’s been a crazy fortnight, as you can [...]
This is a quick update on a previous article which originally appeared on my old blog. Since Sunday I’ve been asked by a lot of people what David N’Gog’s goal record is for Liverpool, based on minutes on the pitch. Last season, excluding the Carling Cup, he played 452 minutes. In that time he scored [...]
Dear Martin, I’ve recently become a convert to your work, and admitted as much earlier this season (you used to wind me up with your lack of foresight over Peter Crouch, who you said would never score goals for England). In particular, I really valued your assessment of Dirk Kuyt earlier in the year. Although [...]
I have a boxed limited edition version of Red Race: A New Bastion, signed by myself and some other bloke called, er… Rafael Benítez. Signed, with an added dedication, during our meeting last week. It’s therefore clearly a one-off. This is for members of The Tomkins Times – enter an amount you care to bid [...]
Usually after a game, I can write about the issues surrounding what took place as soon as it’s finished, or if I’ve been present, once I’ve got home. At the very least, I can make notes, even if, at worst, only in my head.
This is for Members to discuss the game, before and after. My thoughts will be added in due course.
