Paul Gorst

Paul Gorst

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The Liverpool ECHO’s Liverpool FC correspondent. Hip hop lover, sit-com fan. https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/authors/paul-gorst/ http://facebook.com/ptgorst ✍️ http://bit.ly/3bmF5jv 🎙️ http://tinyurl.com/yhth5ab5

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"Now it is time for others, and others have to step up. It is down to these players who are here now to show it every three or four days." Virgil van Dijk has challenged Liverpool's £100m men to spearhead a new era of success under Andoni Iraola. www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/footba...

liverpoolecho.co.ukVan Dijk outlines new Liverpool 'reality' and sends Salah message to £100m menVirgil van Dijk challenges Liverpool's £100m+ men to continue delivering at Anfield after Sunday's 2-0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion
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Never fall in love with a loan player, they say. For many, it's too late where Ronald Araujo is concerned. A player whose given this talented yet brittle squad the edge it's lacked for too long. Verdict from Anfield as the high-flying Seagulls are clipped. www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/footba...

liverpoolecho.co.ukLiverpool deliver first Iraola statement as trio's transformations continueThe Paul Gorst verdict from Anfield as they Liverpool maintain their excellent form with an impressive 2-0 Premier League win over Brighton & Hove Albiomn
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“I just kept saying to my friend: ‘This is a joke, it can’t be true. There’s no way in the world this can be true!’” In a new book written to honour Diogo Jota, the Liverpool striker's wife, Rute, breaks down the harrowing night she learned of his death. tinyurl.com/378stc3a

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Andoni Iraola might not want his #LFC side to carry the tag as the Champions League's great entertainers but 16 goals in two games across six days tells its own story. Verdict from Anfield as the Reds boss reflects on the best week of his time so far. www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/footba...

liverpoolecho.co.ukAndoni Iraola gets clearest Liverpool sign yet as final Anfield song says it allVerdict from Anfield as Liverpool make it three straight Champions League victories with a 4-3 win over Villarreal
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"We haven't slept the hours we normally sleep. But this is the challenge of playing, no?" Andoni Iraola has challenged his players to embrace the hectic schedule as Liverpool get set for their third of nine games across 28 days at Brentford on Saturday. www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/footba...

liverpoolecho.co.ukIraola sets Liverpool players challenge amid hectic schedule: 'We haven't slept'Andoni Iraola challenges his Liverpool players to embrace the schedule ahead of Saturday's trip to Brentford
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"When the verdict comes out I will definitely have my opinion." Virgil van Dijk has indicated he will share his opinion on Manchester City's guilty verdict after their appeals process has been heard by the Premier League's independent commission. www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/footba...

liverpoolecho.co.ukVan Dijk promises to speak on City verdict - 'I will definitely have my opinion'Virgil van Dijk on Manchester City's guilty verdict, Ryan Gravenberch's red card and the 3-0 loss at Anfield
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Another push for yesterday's verdict from Anfield. An imperious performance from an unbeaten Man City once #LFC went to 10 but lavishing praise on Enzo Maresca's new-look team is difficult given what we now know about a near 10-year period of offences. www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/footba...

liverpoolecho.co.ukAnfield chants as Man City strolled to victory show only one conclusion mattersPaul Gorst's match verdict from Anfield as Liverpool are beaten 3-0 by Manchester City in the first game since the Premier League's independent commission found them guilty of 114 financial charges
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Difficult to analyse results and performance concerning Manchester City while the Premier League is stuck in this purgatory over their weapons-grade cheating for nearly a decade. Verdict from Anfield on a strange old day. www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/footba...

liverpoolecho.co.ukAnfield chants as Man City strolled to victory show only one conclusion mattersPaul Gorst's match verdict from Anfield as Liverpool are beaten 3-0 by Manchester City in the first game since the Premier League's independent commission found them guilty of 114 financial charges
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The sound of an indignant, angry Anfield will be enough to sustain the Premier League show this weekend. But after that? Top-level football is preparing to enter its own purgatory. This week's Blood Red column. www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/footba...

liverpoolecho.co.ukAngry Anfield is box office but what follows Liverpool v Man City harder to sellThis week's Blood Red column looks ahead to Liverpool's visit from Manchester City on Sunday and asks - does it even matter at this point?
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Enzo Maresca is adamant Manchester City will win their appeal over the guilty verdict for 114 breaches of the Premier League's financial rules. The City boss says he trusts the club's hierarchy implicitly. ...Also contains an injury update on Haaland. www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/footba...

liverpoolecho.co.ukMaresca makes Man City appeal prediction and Anfield admission before LiverpoolManchester City boss Enzo Maresca speaks to the media for the first time since the club were found guilty of 114 financial charges by the Premier League
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"Everyone here is world-class. It is a joy to be able to share training sessions and matches with them." Victor Munoz says he is not worried about the prospect of challenging £123m Bradley Barcola for a place in the Liverpool team this season. www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/footba...

liverpoolecho.co.ukVictor Munoz opens up on £123m Bradley Barcola competition and makes 'world-class' Liverpool claimVictor Munoz opens up on the competition for places at Liverpool and why he is not worried by the £123m signing of Bradley Barcola
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"I never showed a weak mentality about how the future would look for me at Liverpool. My hunger comes from representing Liverpool Football Club. Wanting to give everything for the best club in the world." Interview with Lewis Koumas. www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/footba...

liverpoolecho.co.ukWhy Koumas never lost faith in Liverpool dream as new hero shares Iraola talksInterview with Lewis Koumas after the young forward produced a player-of-the-match performance in Liverpool's 3-1 Carabao Cup win over Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield
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Liverpool working on a deal for £30m goalkeeper Lucca Brughmans at Genk. His arrival before Tuesday's deadline dependent on Giorgi Mamardashvili's #LFC future, amid interest from Nottingham Forest. The 18yo was identified by club's Global Talent dept. www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/footba...

liverpoolecho.co.ukLiverpool close in on £30m transfer - but Mamardashvili future key to dealLiverpool have agreed a £30m deal for Genk goalkeeper Lucca Brughmans but the teenager may have to wait a year before arriving at Anfield
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Virgil van Dijk says Bradley Barcola is joining "one of the biggest clubs in the world" in Liverpool as the captain urged Cody Gakpo to shun Manchester City interest. www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/footba...

liverpoolecho.co.uk|Van Dijk reacts to £123m Barcola Liverpool transfer and makes Gakpo exit pleaVirgil van Dijk reacts to the news that Liverpool are set to sign Bradley Barcola from Paris-Saint Germain for £123m and gives his thoughts on a potential departure for Cody Gakpo, who is wanted by Ma...
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If it's fair to say Liverpool remain a work in progress, they are at least committed to making their journey towards being the finished product an exhilarating ride it seems. Verdict from Anfield ahead of a critically important end to the transfer window. www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/footba...

liverpoolecho.co.ukWhat Henry and Bhatia saw shows what Liverpool's work in progress needs nowPaul Gorst's Verdict from Anfield as Liverpool are held to a 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest
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"I've always been very, very self-critical. I think you need that to get to the top, to get to the top of the world." Florian Wirtz says he's ready to embrace the demands of Andoni Iraola, insisting he can now become one of #LFC's leaders. www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/footba...

liverpoolecho.co.ukFlorian Wirtz makes 'honest' Liverpool admission and sets out plan for new roleFlorian Wirtz on embracing the pressure and becoming one of the Liverpool leaders on the pitch
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"We believe that the potential for the football club is still vast." Amit Bhatia says the consortium that took a 38% stake in Liverpool this month are ready to answer the call of majority owners FSG and make the new partnership a huge success at Anfield. www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/footba...

liverpoolecho.co.ukNew Liverpool vice-chairman Bhatia sends FSG message after £2billion agreementLiverpool's new vice chairman Amit Bhatia speaks for the first time since leading a consortium to a 38% stake in the club this month
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The final details of Bradley Barcola's £120m move from PSG to #LFC are being ironed out as of Thursday morning. France winger indicated over a month ago he would relish a move to Anfield and negotiations between the clubs stepped up overnight. PSG had initially quoted £145m.

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Liverpool's admiration of Ismaila Sarr is long standing, having placed him on a three-man shortlist in summer of 2020 when at Watford alongside Jonathan David and Diogo Jota. #LFC are continuing to assess the market ahead of Sept 1 transfer deadline. www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/footba...

liverpoolecho.co.ukIsmaila Sarr transfer latest as Liverpool make quick pivot in winger searchLiverpool have turned their attention to Crystal Palace's Ismaila Sarr as the summer-long winger search takes a fresh twist