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Dirk Kuyt - The Duracell Bunny 13 December 2023

Arnie at LFCHistory.net (who incidentally shares a birthday with him) met with Dirk Kuyt to share his story with our readers.

Steve McManaman - The Running Man 19 November 2021

LFChistory.net was lucky enough to sit down for a good chat about Macca's exceptional career.

Alun Evans - Thank you very much 19 October 2019

Signed by Bill Shankly’s Liverpool as the most expensive teenager in British football history for £100,000 two weeks before his nineteenth birthday. At 26 he was at Walsall in the third division.

Jamie Carragher - Bootle boy done good 13 October 2018

LFChistory.net was fortunate enough to spend a fair bit of time recently with Jamie and his dad, Philly, who is a legend in his own right!

Sami Hyypia - The rock at the back 25 August 2017

LFChistory had a frank discussion with the simply brilliant Sami Hyypia, a fantastic player and a genuine fella.

Howard Gayle - A pioneer and an activist 7 September 2016

Howie Gayle is a trailblazer, an idealistic man who tried to break through at Liverpool FC at the height of their success.

Bruce Grobbelaar - 13 medals in 13 years 5 August 2016

LFChistory.net wanted to get to know the man behind the myth and what drives Bruce Grobbelaar.

Rob Jones - Right-back destined for the top 18 March 2016

Rob talks to LFChistory.net about the highs and lows of his remarkable playing career.

Michael Robinson - leaving Liverpool for Spain - Part 2 9 February 2016

LFChistory.net recently met former striker Michael Robinson in Madrid and had a good chat with him about his career.

The Untold Story of Billy Howard - Part 2 2 February 2016

Last week we introduced you to Billy Howard, an ardent Kopite who also had the pleasure and privilege to be on Liverpool Football Club's books. We hope you will enjoy reading this article as much as we enjoyed interviewing this gentleman.

The Untold Story of Billy Howard 29 January 2016

Greats like Billy Howard have gone by unnoticed, since they never really made an impact on Liverpool FC's first team, but have given so much to the community of Liverpool, working with the local kids and helping them develop through football.

Roy Evans - 35 years of pure dedication 16 January 2016

Roy Evans; youth player, first-team player, kit washer, physio, coach, reserve and first-team manager of Liverpool Football Club. An exclusive interview by LFChistory.net.

Michael Robinson - joining his boyhood club 30 December 2015

LFChistory had the rare opportunity of spending an evening with Michael Robinson, a warm individual who possesses such an abundance of intelligence and enthusiasm towards sport and life in general.

Gerry Byrne - The toughest of them all! 28 November 2015

We published this interview initially on 29 October 2008 on LFChistory.net. Gerry passed away today at 77 years of age and this warm man who was tough as nails on the pitch will be sorely missed.

George Sephton - The Voice of Anfield 22 October 2015

Exclusive interview by Carl Clemente. George is now into his 45th consecutive season in the hot-seat at Anfield!

Gary Gillespie - Best eight years of my life 12 October 2015

LFChistory's Carl Clemente had the rare opportunity to chat to Gary Gillespie, an influential member of one of the great Liverpool sides of the 1980s.

John Barnes - A beauty to behold 6 May 2015

When John Barnes was at the top of his game there wasn't a more beautiful sight in football.You should never meet you heroes, the saying goes, but don't worry, John Barnes was a magnificent player and furthermore is a fantastic person.

Chris Lawler - The Silent Knight 8 January 2015

Lawler wasn’t an average footballer at Liverpool, but quite simply the greatest goalscoring defender in the club’s history. Arnie met Chris in Liverpool and the "quiet man" was quite talkative.

Robbie Fowler - The best natural goalscorer 18 September 2014

I first bumped into Robbie Fowler in 1998 outside Anfield in rather awkward circumstances.Now 16 years later we met again.

Joey Jones - Shakes his fist 25 November 2013

LFChistory.net had a very entertaining talk with the one and only Joey Jones, who was a cult hero at Liverpool for three years.

Peter Thompson - Shankly's wing wizard 7 February 2012

Exclusive interview published in 2012.

Neil Ruddock - Still a Hell Razor 11 April 2011

Neil Ruddock described himself as a "Hell Razor" but it is difficult to comprehend now how he got that reputation as today he is a very much grounded and a quiet person who... that couldn't be further from the truth actually...

Jimmy Case - Wreaking havoc 2 March 2011

LFChistory jumped at the opportunity of interviewing three-time European champion Jimmy Case. He had a glittering 6-year-career at Liverpool but started in humble surroundings.

Alan Kennedy - European Cup hero 21 January 2011

Alan Kennedy not only scored the winning goal in one European Cup final, but was destined to clinch Liverpool's success in two! A European legend for Liverpool and a winner of five League titles. It was an honour for LFChistory to interview this tremendous ambassador of Liverpool FC.

David Fairclough - Don't call him a super *** 2 June 2009

David Fairclough was born few feet away from Anfield, and his dream came true when he signed for the Reds. He played his part in Liverpool's success in the 1970's, but wonders what might have been.

Ian Rush - A village boy from Wales 4 May 2009

A few years ago we had the privilege of interviewing Ian Rush and now we conducted our second interview with this fantastic legend. His career was of course an eventful one so there was still enough to talk to him about the second time around.

Ian St John - Raging Bull 7 April 2009

LFChistory.net had the great pleasure of interviewing the Saint. I was a bit unprepared for our talk, but considering the circumstances coped pretty well.

Rena Liddell - Sister of Liverpool legend Billy 14 January 2009

LFChistory's exclusive interview with Rena Liddell, Billy's sister.

Adrian Killen - An LFC museum at home 7 January 2009

Anfield tour guide, Adrian Killen, is a memorabilia collector par excellance and has experienced quite a lot supporting the Reds for over 50 years.

John Aldridge - A born goalmachine 26 November 2008

LFChistory.net caught up with Aldo to have a quick chat on his colorful career at Liverpool.

Phil Thompson - Coach of his beloved Reds 19 November 2008

One week ago we featured the first part of our Tommo exclusive. Now he talks to us about his time as coach and manager of Liverpool.

Phil Thompson - Kirkby lad who gave his all 12 November 2008

This is the first part of our exclusive interview with the great Phil Thompson. Now we focus on his playing career, reflecting on his coaching years in our second part published a week from now.

Ian Callaghan - The Marathon man 22 October 2008

Ian Callaghan is literally synonymous with Liverpool's history. LFChistory.net interviewed this fantastic legend.

Paul Tomkins - Author extraordinaire 15 September 2008

Paul Tomkins has released his latest LFC book, Dynasty. LFChistory.net got to know the man behind the writer.

Tommy Smith - Hard man 21 August 2008

An exclusive interview in October 1999 by Shankly.com, one of LFChistory's websites.

Emlyn Hughes - Crazy horse 21 August 2008

Two days before the epic Euro 2000 first leg encounter between Scotland and England at Hampden Park, Shankly.com met an upbeat Emlyn Hughes to discuss England's chances and, of course, recall memories of a certain Bill Shankly.

George Scott - All thanks to Shanks 21 August 2008

Sir Tom Finney - One of football's all-time greats 21 August 2008

Ronnie Moran - Vocal Hero 21 August 2008

An exclusive interview in October 1999 for Shankly.com.

Brian Hall - The life of Brian 21 August 2008

Brian Hall talks EXCLUSIVELY to Shankly.com in March 1999.

John Keith - Distinguished journalist 21 August 2008

Roy Evans - Born and bred 20 April 2008

Exclusive interview with Roy Evans for LFChistory.net from 2003.

Ron Yeats - Unbeatable at the back 13 August 2007

LFChistory's second one-on-one with former Liverpool captain, Ron Yeats.

Stephen F Kelly - Kelly's heroes 10 July 2006

Michael Thomas - So tell us about that goal... 10 April 2006

LFChistory interviewed Michael Thomas. He scored an infamous goal for Arsenal against Liverpool in 1989 but later delivered for Liverpool.

John Wark - The greatest goalscoring midfielder? 9 February 2006

LFChistory met with Ipswich and Liverpool great John Wark.

Jan Molby - The midfield maestro 2 February 2006

LFChistory interviewed Liverpool legend Jan Molby at length. Molby is a hilarious guy and he has views on everything.

Ray Clemence - Liverpool's finest keeper 21 September 2005

LFChistory met Ray Clemence on his birthday for an exclusive interview about his Liverpool career and the obstacles that life puts in front of you.

Phil Neal - Mr. 417 games in a row 4 January 2005

Phil Neal is a true gentleman and was a brilliant servant to Liverpool. He sat down with lfchistory.net and talked about his fantastic career.

Chris Pile - Goalkeeper makes history 19 December 2004

Chris Pile could have been a more familiar name among the Liverpool faithful, had it not been for bad luck with injuries. He was the youngest player ever to be involved in a European cup final when he had just turned 18.

Erik Meijer - The big Dutchman 17 September 2004

Erik Meijer is still a popular figure with Liverpool fans because of his fighting spirit. The BIG Dutchman is now the captain of 2nd division Alemannia Aachen in Germany and he spoke exclusively to LFChistory about his Liverpool career.

Igor Biscan - Footballer's life is boring 7 July 2004

lfchistory.net interviewed Igor Biscan at Melwood.

Alan A'Court - 2nd Division International 23 February 2004

In 2004 LFChistory.net interviewed Alan A'Court who is in Liverpool FC's Hall of Fame.

Ron Yeats - Chief scout and Shankly's captain 17 February 2004

lfchistory was lucky enough to interview Ron Yeats exclusively at Melwood and the big man didn't disappoint. The interview was published online in February 2004.

Ian Rush - The greatest goalscorer 21 September 2003

An exclusive interview with Ian Rush by lfchistory.net.