Chris Bascombe
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Spent the day in Dudley meeting coaches from the clubs where it all started for Bellingham & Rogers.
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2 days ago
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From November 2025. This is what the new LFC manager needs to sort out straight away.
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https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2025/11/25/liverpool-physically-meek-standards-have-dropped/
12 days ago
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An interview with ITVâs 1994 World Cup anchorman, Matt Lorenzo. It didnât go well, but Jack Charlton brought much needed entertainment.
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12 days ago
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If an Irishman & Scot penned an England World Cup anthem today, Farage and his acolytes would be FUMING...
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https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2026/06/02/story-of-back-home-england-world-cup-1970-number-one/
13 days ago
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England's 'forgotten' World Cup campaign... Chile, 1962.
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https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2026/06/03/jimmy-armfield-1962-world-cup-england-brazil-munich/
13 days ago
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The ongoing mission to get a Scouser in the England Test cricket team for the first time since 1948.
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about 1 month ago
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Iâm currently writing Telegraph Sportâs Briefing on Wednesday, Thursday & Friday, picking out my favourite articles and offering my thoughts on the biggest stories of the day. Itâs FREE.
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about 1 month ago
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Interview with one of the most underrated LFC players of all time.
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about 2 months ago
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Itâs a sensitive topic for obvious reasons, but after a spate of recent incidents the question must be asked: is enough being done by football, and elite sport as a whole, to caution its stars about the risks of driving superfast, luxury, high-performance cars?
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The fight to save footballers from the horrors of fast cars
Former players who suffered life-changing injuries are attempting to educate professionals after several serious incidents in recent years
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2026/04/22/fight-save-premier-league-footballers-horrors-fast-cars/
about 2 months ago
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Across English footballâs 92 pro clubs, there have been 884 sackings since 2005 -an average of 42 a year. Itâs a circus. This season, the cost of PL sackings alone is an estimated ÂŁ47m.
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English footballâs managerial merry-go-round has become a circus
High turnover is sucking millions out of game in pattern that would represent economic suicide for clubs below the top flight
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2026/03/30/sacking-football-managers-multi-million-pound-industry/
3 months ago
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The legend Ian Rush on health, fresh perspectives on his career, the best centre-backs he faced and one of footballâs greatest misquotesâŚ
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Ian Rush interview: I thought I was a goner, it was like drowning
After terrifying health scare, Liverpoolâs greatest goalscorer says it taught him to stop being bashful about celebrating his superb career
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2026/03/21/ian-rush-interview-liverpool-goalscoring-record-dixie-dean/
3 months ago
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Yoko Ono
9 months ago
OUR SOCIETY IS RUN BY INSANE PEOPLE FOR INSANE OBJECTIVES I think they're all insane, you know, but I'm liable to be put away as insane for expressing that, you know? That's what's insane about it. I mean, don't you agree?
#powertothepeople
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Discovered by a prison officer and admired by Sir Alex: James Milnerâs record-breaking journey
Telegraph Sport speaks to those who know the Brighton midfielder best as he makes Premier League history against Brentford
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2026/02/21/james-milner-prison-officer-sir-alex-pl-appearance-record/
4 months ago
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Paul Hayward
4 months ago
My column on the great American sportswriting tradition - and why the Washington Post's cull spells danger far beyond the ballpark.
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The Washington Postâs sport cull is a bigger red flag for...
If sport is simply churn and âcontentâ, then every other form of cultural reportage might as well be closed down, too
https://observer.co.uk/news/sport/article/the-washington-post-sport-desk-society-red-flag-paul-hayward
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Pete Paphides
5 months ago
This is really just an excuse to post a clip of this splendid song by the eternal boy wonder Roddy Frame, who happens to be 62 today.
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You never forget the birthday of anyone you once idolised enough to try and memorise it in the first place... | Pete Paphides
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7 months ago
New on Always Liverpool | Andy Robertson's moment, both beautiful and devastating, told us everything about how Liverpool's players are still coping with the loss of their dear Diogo. We haven't afforded them enough grace.
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Ah, Robbo â¤ď¸
A moment both beautiful and devastating told us everything about how Liverpool's players are still coping with the loss of their dear Diogo. We haven't afforded them enough grace.
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So, so great tonight in Liverpool
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. âYoung Adult Frictionâ alone should have made this band superstars. Check âem out indie kids (young & old)
7 months ago
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Interview with the King.
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Sir Kenny Dalglish interview: I would struggle to be a player-manager today, but I am 74!
New film about Liverpool hero paints a portrait of someone who became more than a player and manager for a city grieving after Hillsborough
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2025/11/01/kenny-dalglish-interview-struggle-player-manager-liverpool/
8 months ago
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In October, 2005, Rafa Benitez explained how - despite indifferent results in first 8 games - his summer signings would elevate the European champions. A few tweaks later the side was vastly superior. It needed time to gel. Start of this season feels comparable.
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Liverpool have bought a better squad, Slot must now build a better team
Manager has much to ponder about his line-up and must work out which pawns fit where and decide which pieces he is willing to sacrifice
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2025/10/23/liverpool-squad-arne-slot-preferred-starting-11-headache/
8 months ago
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âWhen 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 clickedâŚâ An interview with LFC legend Jan Molby.
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Jan Molby interview: Jurgen Klopp would not have given me a second look
Exclusive: Liverpool legend, 62, on adapting to âtoughâ English game, halcyon days at Anfield and why he grew up supporting Arsenal
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2025/10/04/jan-molby-interview-jurgen-klopp-would-not-give-me-second/
9 months ago
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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.
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âNeedless and stupidâ: 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.
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2025/09/23/liverpool-vs-southampton-live-score-latest-updates-carabao/
9 months ago
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âWhen 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, âOh, here he goes again with his attention to detail. When will he stop?ââ
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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
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2025/09/19/rafael-bentez-interview-merseyside-derby-liverpool-everton/
9 months ago
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Beto interview.
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Liverpool fans say âBeto, youâre s--- and weâre going to batter you guysâ. 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
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2025/09/19/beto-interview-everton-liverpool-derby-scousers/
9 months ago
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Exclusive interview with Rafa.
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Rafael BenĂtez 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
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2025/09/19/rafael-bentez-interview-merseyside-derby-liverpool-everton/
9 months ago
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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.
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âArne Timeâ has replaced Fergie Time as Liverpool show hunger to keep their title
Never leave a Liverpool match early.
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2025/09/14/burnley-vs-liverpool-live-score-latest-premier-league-watch/
9 months ago
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Arne Slot on Alexander Isak: : âHe 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.â
9 months ago
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âThe most FSG summer ever.â The 12 month operation in which LFC assembled their dream team, and why the combined cost of Wirtz & Isak is just ÂŁ51.25 million in year one.
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https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2025/09/11/liverpool-dream-transfer-window-spend-isak-wirtz-ekitike/
9 months ago
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At least there is one decent international this weekend.
9 months ago
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EFC want to make Jordan Pickford their number one for the rest of his prime years at the top.
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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 clubâs greatest No 1s
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2025/09/05/jordan-pickford-new-everton-contract-england/
9 months ago
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Saint Etienne x Confidence Man - Brand New Me
YouTube video by SaintEtienneOfficial
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10 months ago
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Transfer Window Recap featuring Chris Bascombe | The Liverpool Way Podcast
Deadline Day was full of drama and for once the Reds were involved in it. You win some, you lose some, and Arne Slot ended the summer with some incredible signings, while lamenting the one that got aw...
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10 months ago
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All very exciting for LFC, but as
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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.
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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
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2025/09/02/jamie-carragher-liverpool-underdog-isak-transfer-galactico/
10 months ago
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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
10 months ago
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#bigsummer
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10 months ago
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Transfer blog is ongoing for those counting down to 7pm, by the way.
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Transfer deadline day live: Latest updates before window closes tonight
Transfer window shuts at 7pm (BST) today
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2025/09/01/transfer-deadline-day-2025-live-latest-updates-window-7pm/
10 months ago
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Strong vibes that Alan Pardew still hasn't got over the 2006 FA Cup final. đ
10 months ago
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Report from Anfield.
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Mikel Arteta cannot escape Anfieldâs psychological grip
This was a golden opportunity to beat the champions, but Arsenal played with caution rather than ambition
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2025/08/31/mikel-arteta-cannot-escape-psychological-grip-of-anfield/
10 months ago
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Wonderful band.
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My band Saint Etienne are bowing out after 35 crazy years in pop â hereâs why
Founder member Bob Stanley recalls the fun and friendship, highs and lows â from singing with Kylie to the dark side of Rolf Harris on Top of the Pops
https://www.thetimes.com/culture/music/article/bob-stanley-saint-etienne-retiring-international-album-heavenly-recordings-d3qtkb2vz?fbclid=IwdGRjcAMfeGJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHilYhaHQ8R6T-g3IdfRVgcDtk8hK4WU_YZ4DHbn9ZzWOp8movZSRmhmNC_CD_aem_2TzKIh0rGxlce3kM7LD58g
10 months ago
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This weekâs
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column on why the title race is âtypical Arsenalâ versus a different, transitional LFC.
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Gabriel, Saliba and Raya will define Arsenalâs 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
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2025/08/29/jamie-carragher-arsenal-title-gabriel-saliba-raya-gyokeres/
10 months ago
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Match report from Hill Dickinson.
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Jack Grealish is the right man at the right time to kickstart Evertonâs new era
Summer arrival proves his quality, setting up both goals as Everton christen new stadium with first victory of season
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2025/08/24/jack-grealish-is-the-right-man-at-the-right-time-to-kicksta/
10 months ago
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Jordan Pickford interview
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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
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2025/08/24/jordan-pickford-my-great-mate-jack-grealish-everton/
10 months ago
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Over ÂŁ200m recouped in player sales by LFC this summer as Ben Doakâs ÂŁ25m transfer to Bournemouth confirmed.
#artofthedeal
10 months ago
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First
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column of the season on the most high profile opening weekend fixture.
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If Man Utd reach Arsenalâs 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 â starting this Sunday
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2025/08/15/jamie-carragher-ruben-amorim-manchester-united-expectations/
10 months ago
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Two days to go...
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Premier League club-by-club guide: How ready is your side for new season?
Our experts give you the lowdown on every team and how they are shaping up for the new season
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2025/08/13/premier-league-club-by-club-guide-arsenal-liverpool-man-utd/
10 months ago
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Two days to go...
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Premier League club-by-club guide: How ready is your side for new season?
Our experts give you the lowdown on every team and how they are shaping up for the new season
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2025/08/13/premier-league-club-by-club-guide-arsenal-liverpool-man-utd/
10 months ago
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LFC will be an exciting watch this season. They have bought some fine players. But plenty of work to be done to make them gel & create a better team.
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Liverpool look a ÂŁ300m work in progress
Premier League champions suffer teething troubles in Community Shield defeat following busy summer of spending
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2025/08/11/liverpool-look-a-300m-work-in-progress/
10 months ago
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Chris Lepkowski
11 months ago
In The Wrong: The complex relationship between the media, fans, and the transfer window. Oh, and those ITKs...
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In the Wrong
Why do journalists get so much transfer news wrong?It's a rhetorical question, as it happens. The simple answer is: they don't. It's those who consume the news who don't quite get it right.I stumbled ...
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LFC won the title playing their high-pressing, passing game. With transfers, theyâre reaping the rewards of the long game.
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How Liverpool spent almost ÂŁ300m after Hugo Ekitike deal without worrying about PSR
Arne Slot wanted Ekitike to boost his goal-scoring options as the Premier League winners make another assault on the Champions League
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2025/07/21/liverpool-summer-spending-close-to-300m-after-hugo-ekitike/
11 months ago
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First Wirtz, now Ekitike. They had their choice of clubs and chose Anfield. The days of LFC losing out on prime targets to Premier League rivals seems a long, long time ago in a galaxy far, far away.
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Liverpool beat Newcastle to land Hugo Ekitike on six-year deal
Signing of Eintracht Frankfurt forward will take Anfield clubâs summer spending beyond ÂŁ250m
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2025/07/17/liverpool-beat-newcastle-land-hugo-ekitike-on-six-year-deal/
11 months ago
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Report from Deepdale on a difficult but necessary step im a long grieving process.
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Liverpool mourn Diogo Jota in emotional friendly win at Preston
“We need to play again.
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2025/07/13/preston-north-end-vs-liverpool-live-score-latest-updates/
11 months ago
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