• Free, In-Depth Analysis

    Posted on March 9th, 2010

    Written by Paul Tomkins

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    The Implications of 5th (or Worse)?

    The Implications of 5th (or Worse)?

    Such is the importance placed on being in the Champions League, the thought of Liverpool missing out on the top four will be treated by many as the same as relegation. Last night’s defeat against Wigan won’t have helped ease such fears.

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    Posted on March 7th, 2010

    Written by Paul Tomkins

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    The Media, Liverpool FC & You

    The Media, Liverpool FC & You

    This is an abridged version of a chapter-length piece published on here five weeks ago for members, which examines various facets of the media, and how it affects perceptions of Liverpool Football Club.

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    Posted on February 2nd, 2010

    Written by Paul Tomkins

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    The Media, Liverpool FC & You

    The Media, Liverpool FC & You

    If you do not have your facts straight, you don’t have an opinion; you just have hot air. An opinion without the facts is like a pop song without the words and music. Sometimes it’s better to say nothing than offer an opinion; no opinion is better than a wrong one. But in modern media life, an opinion on everything is a must.

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