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Vic Gill - I Could Have Been a Contender - part 1 7 December 2015

Victor Gill was just one of the apprentices when Bill Shankly took over. Victor was destined not to reach greatness at Liverpool FC but to marry his boss' daughter.

View from the people - Adrian Colley 3 December 2015

This is the first time that we feature a Liverpool fan. Adrian Colley a schoolteacher from Yorkshire, tells us the great tale of his first European away adventure in the Spanish capital in 2002.

One-Cap Wonders! 30 November 2015

Owen Collins looks at the players who have gained international recognition without necessarily making the grade at the club but particularly one name on this list is a great surprise given his success.

Steven Gerrard - One of a Kind 29 November 2015

Carl Clemente's tribute to the longest-serving captain in Liverpool FC's history as 17 years ago today he made his debut.

A stunning John Barnes graphic 27 November 2015

Freelance illustrator Chris Watson who runs CDW Illustration has made good use of the amount of data at hand at LFChistory.net.

European Legends' night at the Shankly Hotel 26 November 2015

A fantastic chance to see SIX Liverpool European Cup-winning legends and enjoy the many voices of Darren Farley.

View from the people - John Keith 19 November 2015

As a press reporter John Keith followed the Reds every step as they rose to prominence under Bill Shankly and reigned supreme in Europe and England under Shankly's disciple, Bob Paisley.

View from the people - Linda Robinson 12 November 2015

We are joined by Linda Robinson, who was a valued employee at Liverpool in the club's halcyon days in the late 1970s and early 1980s.

Bob Paisley tribute show on the 20th anniversary of his death 10 November 2015

Ian Callaghan, Jimmy Case, Alan Kennedy and Phil Neal join the show’s writer, broadcaster and author John Keith, on stage at Southport’s Atkinson Theatre for one night only on 11 February.

View from the people - Paul Moran 5 November 2015

Paul Moran, son of the Great Ronnie Moran takes us back to October 1983 when the Reds took on QPR at Loftus Road.

View from the people - Nick Tanner 28 October 2015

A guest columnist is featured if he has an interesting story to tell related to Liverpool FC.

Steven Gerrard - My Story 27 October 2015

Ghost writer Donald McRae and Steven Gerrard had 15 weeks to assemble this publication which is simply ridiculous.

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!

This is Anfield 18 October 2015

‘The very word ‘Anfield’ means more to me than I can describe.’ - Bill Shankly.

Being Liverpool Manager 13 October 2015

"At a football club, there's a holy trinity - the players, the manager and the supporters." - Bill Shankly

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.

Jürgen Klopp takes the reins at LFC 9 October 2015

Klopp's message to Liverpool fans was simple enough in his first interview as boss: "We have to change from doubter to believer... now."

Liverpool's Latin Americans 24 September 2015

Declan Sloan has put together a complete record of every South American player to wear the famous Red Jersey, from Mauricio Pellegrino in 2005 to newly recruited Roberto Firmino.

The importance of beating the Bottom Eight 15 September 2015

Andrew Beasley looks at how Liverpool have fared at Anfield against the lowest third of the Premier League and how it has influenced their seasons in the last 20 years.

The Good Friday scandal 11 September 2015

When Liverpool and Manchester United players conspired to fix their match at Old Trafford in United's favour!

The science of Chance Creation 4 September 2015

Andrew Beasley uses an innovative approach to value the attacking potential of the current team at Liverpool Football Club.

Tuning The Red Ferrari? 2 September 2015

The summer transfer window is now closed... Terry Dolan takes a closer look at Liverpool's transfer activity for the last 5 seasons since the club was purchased by FSG.

Supersub 27 August 2015

The review of Supersub, the story of local hero David Fairclough who is still remembered for his achievements in a red shirt.

Walshy - Wouldn't It Be Good 17 August 2015

Paul Walsh has just released his autobiography that is in turn entertaining and shocking.

A Gerrard infographic for the ages! 12 August 2015

Robin Richards is a seriously talented graphic artist who has made an incredible infographic covering the WHOLE of Steven Gerrard's career.

Rigore! 12 August 2015

We are pleased to welcome columnist Declan Sloan aboard at LFChistory.net. He takes a look at important penalties for Liverpool throughout the years.

Gerrard and Rush print exclusive! 7 August 2015

Freelance illustrator Chris Watson who runs CDW Illustration made good use of the amount of data at hand at LFChistory.net to create a stunning graphic of Steven Gerrard and Ian Rush and has made us a great offer.

LFChistory.net needs help! 3 August 2015

We are looking for contributors to LFChistory.net!

Bob Paisley: Reluctant Genius 31 July 2015

Ian Callaghan, Jimmy Case, Alan Kennedy and Phil Neal join broadcaster and author John Keith and singer and guitarist Gerry Murphy in Bob Paisley: Reluctant Genius.

Liverpool FC legend Bill Shankly's resignation letter revealed 28 July 2015

Elite strikers 27 July 2015

What does new signing Christian Benteke need to join the top frontmen in Liverpool FC's history?

Review of Liverpool FC The Greatest Goals 14 July 2015

Chris Wood reviews Liverpool FC The Greatest Goals

Profile of Danny Ings 8 July 2015

After three seasons playing in the Championship division and one in the Premier League Daniel William John Ings is ready to take another big step up by joining one of the country’s biggest and most successful clubs.

Profile of James Milner 7 July 2015

It is one of football’s myths that top European players are only prepared to switch clubs if the new employer can offer Champions League football.

Profile of Nathaniel Clyne 1 July 2015

For the fourth time in twelve months Liverpool raided Southampton’s treasure-chest of talent to add full-back Nathaniel Clyne to its first-team squad.

Profile of Adam Bogdan 1 July 2015

Ádám Bogdán is ready for a new challenge!

Profile of Joe Gomez 23 June 2015

Hopefully Gomez won't be another false dawn of a great centre-half like Gabriel Paletta and Sebastian Coates and becomes a household name at Anfield.

Portrait of a master 5 June 2015

Instead of saying goodbye to Steven Gerrard in traditional fashion, writing a lengthy eulogy (like so many others have done) we salute him with illustrator's Chris Watson fantastic graphic of Stevie G's Liverpool career.

From Rafa To Rodgers - Analysis 2004-2015 3 June 2015

"There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics." Benjamin Disraeli.

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.