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“Federico he’s here to win” – Chiesa’s turbulent time at Anfield

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Federico Chiesa has become something of a cult hero around Anfield but has struggled to cement himself in Arne Slot’s plans during his time at Liverpool. The Reds' interest in the winger dates back to 2017 when links first emerged...
Nathan Fletcher and Luke Riley

Liverpool’s Luke Riley could be more than just a UFC prospect

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Mixed Martial Arts on Merseyside has continued to flourish, and yet another MMA prodigy is set to perform under the lights in his UFC debut next month in Doha, Qatar.   Luke Riley, an unbeaten 24-year-old, will be looking to...
Liverpool's Hugo Ekitike in a red kit

From Reims to Riches: The Hugo Ekitike Ascension

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An eight-year-old Hugo Ekitike is out on the wing for Cormontreuil FC, blissfully unaware that his unique journey to superstardom is about to begin. In just 15 years, the Frenchman will become one of the ten most expensive centre-forwards...
Oxton CC vs Gappenhall 2025 season. Picture taken by Bob Shaw.

The rise of women’s cricket on Merseyside

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Women have been smashing sixes in cricket since 1745 with the first ever recorded match taking place in Surrey. However, it was another 100 years before women started to play in village games with 140 clubs being formed. Fast-forward to...

Kurtis Campbell signs UFC contract – 5 Scousers who have fought in the octagon

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Liverpool-born MMA fighter Kurtis “The Pink Panther” Campbell has secured a UFC contract following a rapid first round knock out victory in Las Vegas.  The 23-year-old finished Senegalese Demba Seck in the opening 80 seconds of Dana White’s Contender Series...

Josh Hmami haunts Southport as Halifax progress in FA Cup

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Ex-Sandgrounder Josh Hmami scored against his old club as Halifax Town beat Southport 3-1 in the FA Cup. Will Harris scored twice to help the Shaymen extend their winning run to six games while Southport have just three wins from...

Steven Gerrard set for second stint as Rangers head coach

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Steven Gerrard is set to make his managerial return to Rangers after an 18 month stint as head coach of Saudi Pro League team Al-Ettifaq. The Liverpool legend is due to have talks with the Rangers hierarchy after the Scottish...
Prenton park. Photo by Phil Kiel on Unsplash

The data behind Tranmere Rovers’ lower league struggles

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Tranmere Rovers were pushing for Championship football just over 15 years ago, missing the playoffs by a single position. But since then it’s been tough to find moments to celebrate. Steady regression and a few years in the firth tier...

Tranmere midfielder Nohan Kenneh edging closer to 100th appearance

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Tranmere Rovers midfielder Nohan Kenneh is looking forward to making his 100th senior appearance this Saturday at home to Barnet, if selected. Leeds United academy graduate Kenneh, who joined Rovers from Shrewsbury Town in the summer, said: “It’s a massive milestone,...
Andy Crosby, Tranmere Rovers new manager - Alamy Images under agreed licence

A ‘Moneyball’ guide to letting numbers pick Tranmere’s starting XI

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Tranmere go into tomorrow’s clash with Barnet with just one win in their last eight games. The Rovers sit 18th in League Two, five points off the drop. This is how a Mersey Sport Live data dive found Andy Crosby’s...

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