One thing that I was very, very grateful for on Sunday was that, while I was sitting inside Anfield—when I thought we were going to win, when the odds were stacked against us after the red card, and then, clearly, after the emphatic defeat—each and every time I looked at the Manchester City supporters, I thought, “Thank God we’re not them.” There have been moments in the past twenty years when I thought I’d never see Liverpool win the league, and there have been moments when I’ve wished for rich owners like the Manchester City owners. But my God, I’m glad that never happened. I’m glad we’re us, and I’m glad we’re not them. That’s our golden sky this week.

Criterion para los cinéfilos. Nonesuch para los melómanos.

Stevie spot on here. If “technically” the 2nd yellow is correct. Then M Guehi grabbing and handling the ball is “technically” a yellow card🤷🏻‍♂️ Enzo waving a imaginary card (not booked) yet Araujo was booked🤷🏻‍♂️ The Red changed the whole game when a warning would have done🤷🏻‍♂️

Ironic when kdh has been reeking every week bar the odd goal

It's a victory that is likely to mean absolutely nothing in a couple of months when City get their punishment for nearly a decade of cheating. What a mess the Premier League is in.

I’d tread any analysis based on squad cost with caution Armstrong & Branthwaite are minimal cost. Sell them and reinvest the squad cost would look much ch healthier. But would we necessarily be better? The reality is the squad is transformed. With most appreciating in value

Making a highlight reel of a haranguing question that Robinson has no interest in the answer to, and then turning off the comments because they'll be filled with people rightfully asking whether the right to exist applies to Palestinians, is unfathomably cowardly of the BBC.

1. After only 2 summer windows where the squad acquisition cost was barely increased, we sold our best player, ST prices were increased and the club revenue grew very significantly, TFG are bailing -> no other way to put it. 2. Yet, contrast their statement today versus the statements made below, which talk about long term vision, investment and custodianship: 3. Dan Friedkin, December 2024 “I take immense pride in welcoming one of England’s most historic football clubs to our global family, The Friedkin Group. Everton represents a proud legacy, and we are honoured to become custodians of this great institution… We are deeply committed to honouring this legacy while contributing positively to the community, economy, and people of this remarkable city.” 4. Marc Watts, December 2024 “We are proud to be the new custodians of your Club. Together, we will usher Everton into a new era, one that is marked by ambition and professionalism. As stewards of Everton, we look forward to showing our commitment to the Club through actions, not words… Our goals are clear: Strengthening the men’s first-team squad through thoughtful and strategic investment… Maximising the potential of the new stadium through long-term commercial partnerships and events that benefit the city of Liverpool… The road ahead of us is long and there will be further challenges to come, but we are committed to living by Everton’s motto: nil satis nisi optimum.” 5. Everton are not doing badly, on and off the pitch. Fans have not done protests like Roma, or gone to any great angry lengths. They have swallowed all the additional costs. They have packed the HD Stadium. Sponsors have flocked in, good players have joined, Everton are on the up. 6. The about turn from TFG is undeniably NOT linked to Everton's own instrinsic progress. We have been demonstrating sound financial and football progress. 7. No question this is linked to something else. My hunch is UEFA Article 5. TFG never really had a suitable structure to solve the dual ownership of Roma and Everton, and gullible journalists put out statements saying they a solution without properly querying how. We also had the laughable Kinnear interview where the owners made it sound like they were driving the club towards a high bar of success in the long term. 8. Everton in TFG's eyes is the easier club to flog equity in, to facilitate the seperation. TFG can retain a minority stake. 9. The value growth in Everton allows them to (a) raise cash from the sale for Roma's stadium build (b) sell the same story about Roma's new stadium to financiers of that stadium using Everton and HD as the template: New stadium->more revenues->equity growth 10. Before TFG bought Everton, their Roma investment was fucked. €1bn sunk with no hope of recovery and an expensive stadium build. Everton have made things alot easier. 11. To conclude, TFG deserve some credit for good work in stabilising Everton's finances. But all good solid owners would have done that. 12. They absolutely failed to back up their words when they bought the club and in the process sold our best player and left us with a weakened squad. I for one will not be sad to see the back of these sorry bastards. New owners will have to undergo strict OADT and compliance to IFR's new licensing regime. So no chance of any charlatans getting near the club. Whoever that new credible owner is, in my opinion, must NOT be creating an Multi Club Ownership (MCO) model.

I know people are worried about fuel prices. And I get it. You get to the pump, watch the numbers climb, and wonder why it's costing so much more than it used to.   The reality is that global events are pushing up costs, and families here at home are feeling the impact.   But I won't accept that there's nothing I can do to help.   That's why from today, you'll be able to see petrol and diesel prices on Google Maps, compare nearby stations and find the cheapest option before you fill up.   It's a small change, but if there's a practical way to help people keep more money in their pocket, I'll do it.

Neoliberalism is failing, but what is it? This is a new version of our infographic on neoliberalism. AI drew the image. I wrote the text.

Badenoch gives the nutshell of her speech at the start: “there is a fight coming in British politics. ...a fight that we have not seen in this country for more than half a century. It will be a battle for the soul of this nation... A battle of ideas... A battle... that goes to the very core of who we are... and what kind of country we want to be. On one side... we have a government that wants to wind back the clock... to the failed ideas of the past. They believe economic growth is created... by politicians. They think government knows best. They think that your income... your pension... and your savings... are theirs to take and then hand out as they see fit. They believe that what they are doing is compassionate... but we know... that these ideas will make every single person in this country poorer. Your taxes will be higher. Your bills will go up. You will find it harder and harder to make ends meet.

The exterior of our ground belongs in the 90s with pride park, Boro, Reebok stadium and stadium of light imo 🏟️ Looks proper dated and 30 years too late!!

Very sad to have had to announce the death of my friend Jeffrey Archer on the show last night. A man of talents, flaws, positivity and bouncebackability, with a zest for life. He was a terrific interviewee. He sometimes invited me to his flat on Albert Embankment as he loved political gossip. His trilogy of Prison Diaries remain the best books of the last 20 years on what life is like in prison. He sold 350 million books in 47 languages in 114 countries but the literary cogniscenti always looked down their noses at him. I tried in vain to get him to write his autobiography. Yes, he sometimes lacked judgement, no he never achieved his aim to be a front rank politician, yes he did some bad things. But what a life. What. A. Life. @Jeffrey_Archer

Oasis 2027 Setlist 👀 Drop 3 ❌, Add 3 ✅

Elle s'appelle Martina Barakoska. Elle est originaire de Macédoine du Nord et vit désormais à Berlin. Elle est batteuse, productrice et enseignante. Cela fait des dizaines d'années que j'étudie les Beatles et je n'ai jamais entendu quelqu'un capable de reproduire aussi fidèlement le jeu de batterie de @ringostarrmusic . Et les plus grands batteurs vous diront à quel point il est par exemple difficile de jouer les descentes de tom de Ringo. Le feel, le layback, tout y est. Le groove inimitable de Ringo, elle l'a capturé. Je la soupçonne clairement de posséder l'oreille absolue d'ailleurs. Je crois qu'elle n'a pas de compte @X et c'est bien dommage. Son compte YouTube : youtube.com/@iamthe_m?si=A-Y…

It was actually a shrewd business move by The Friedkin Group to secure the £60m for Ndiaye upfront. Had they agreed to an £85m deal structured over five years, they likely would have never seen the full amount. #EFC

Which Oasis song HAS to be on the 2027 setlist?