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Our Encyclopedia reviewed by This is Anfield

One of the biggest Liverpool sites in existence, Thisisanfield.com has published a review of The Liverpool Encyclopedia, written by the prolific Matt Ladson.

Order Liverpool Encyclopedia - first reaction

Here you can order the Liverpool Encyclopedia from deCoubertin books, written by the editor and webmaster of LFChistory.net. See what readers have been saying about this brand new publication.

Ex-Reds Remembered

Chris Wood shares his opinion on the new book by Steven Speed.

These Turbulent Times - Review

Chris Wood shares his opinion on the new book by Paul Tomkins (and various authors)

Happy 100th birthday Shankly!

It's safe to say that outside Shankly's family nobody knew Bill Shankly as well as Bob Paisley. Here are his recollections of the great man.

Red or Dead

Chris Wood shares his opinion on the latest Shankly book by David Peace

A signed special edition of our new book!

SIGNED BY 10 SHANKLY LEGENDS! "Our Liverpool Encyclopedia Legends Edition is the most stunning book we've ever made!" - deCoubertin books.

Like I Say: The Story of the 2012-13 season

Chris Wood shares his opinion on Dave Usher's new book.

Welcome Kolo!

Kolo Touré is very vocal on the pitch and a good organiser of the defence, sorely needed after Carragher's retirement.

2010-2013: Second Class European Citizens

The latest chapter in our "Liverpool in Europe" series.

Craig Bellamy: GoodFella

Chris Wood shares his opinion on the new Craig Bellamy book

Dedication to Joe Fagan

28 years ago today Joe Fagan stepped down as manager of Liverpool Football Club after 25 years of service.

Remember the 96!

15th April 1989 will forever be imprinted on the minds of Liverpool supporters.

Barnesmania - Paisley's opinion on John Barnes

Bob Paisley gives his expert view of Liverpool's newcomer John Barnes. Has there ever been a better judge of a player?

An audience with Liverpool legends

Liverpool fans can pencil in two theatre dates featuring Anfield legends live on stage this spring.

Shankly: The Lost Diary

Chris Wood shares his opinion on the new Shankly book.

Liverpool FC Match By Match

Chris Wood shares his opinion on Liverpool FC Match By Match

Profile of Philippe Coutinho

Phillippe Coutinho became the fifth player of Brazilian birth to sign for Liverpool Football Club.

Paisley's opinion on Ronnie Whelan

Bob Paisley looked to one player on the big occasion.

Daniel Sturridge in profile

Chris Wood on Liverpool's latest recruit from Chelsea

Paisley's opinion on Steve Nicol

Bob Paisley puts the spotlight on one of the best utility players in Liverpool's history.

ROBBED - The Rob Jones Story

Chris Wood shares his opinion on Rob Jones' autobiography.

Paisley's opinion on Bruce Grobbelaar

Bob Paisley had the best insight in football. Here is his view on Bruce Grobbelaar.

Liverpool on derby day 1894

Go back to October 1894 when Everton and Liverpool met at Goodison Park. A neutral observer witnessed the match and paints a vivid scene of a Merseyside derby day 118 years ago!

Eee Aye Addio, Denis Law’s a twerp!

The Liverpool Echo reports on the Kop's treatment of Manchester United's Scottish legend, Denis Law, in April 1964 as Liverpool were on their way to their first League title in 17 years.

The team behind the team

Come for a visit to Liverpool's famed backroom staff, the Bootroom boys, who were hard at work preparing for the eighties. Transcribed by kjelhanssen.com.

The Roger Hunt & Bill Shankly showdown

Hunt was called off the pitch and substituted by reserve Bobby Graham 17 minutes from the end of Liverpool's cup-tie with Leicester on 3 March 1969.

Ian Callaghan – still going strong

Published in the Sunday Express on 23 December 1979.

They should make a Liverpool-documentary

The Daily Mirror press report on West Bromwich Albion 0 - 2 Liverpool on 29.12.1979.

King Kenny torments Derby

The Sunday Express press report on Derby County 1 - 3 Liverpool on 22.12.1979.

An article written by Liverpool's manager in 1899

In July 1896 Liverpool pulled off a masterstroke by convincing the best manager in the country, Tom Watson, to leave Sunderland and join the Anfield brigade. Published in conjunction with kjelhanssen.com.

Steven Gerrard: My Liverpool Story

Chris Wood's review of "Steven Gerrard : My Liverpool Story".

Liverpool celebrates its twenty-first birthday

As usual the club enjoyed the hospitality of the Sandon, which had once been owned by John Houlding, founder of the club. Spirits were high this February evening in 1913. In conjunction with kjellhanssen.com.

Rafa Benitez: Champions League Dreams

Chris Wood's review of "Champions League Dreams : Rafa Benitez" written in conjunction with Rory Smith.

Elisha Scott by Elisha Scott

Published in Manitoba Free Press, Winnipeg, Canada on 23 October 1929.

The Seven-Year Itch: The Story Of Liverpool’s 1972-73 Season

Chris Wood's review of Steve Horton's book about Liverpool's 1972-73 First Division Championship and UEFA Cup triumph.

Shut yer gob, wack!

How was it to be among the Liverpool crowd in 1967? A reporter tried to experience it one afternoon. Published in conjunction with kjellhanssen.com.

It is better to be a live sparrow than a stuffed eagle

Kjellhanssen.com brings us back to Melwood in August 1977 when there were many legends around, including the newly-signed Kenny Dalglish.

Liverpool’s 1914 FA Cup final through the ears of a blind man

In conjunction with kjellhanssen.com an astounding account of a blind man who "heard" the FA Cup final in 1914.

Liverpool History Now in eBook Format

120 years after Liverpool’s first game – an 8-0 win over Higher Walton at Anfield in the Lancashire League – deCoubertin Books are delighted to announce publication of an acclaimed account of LFC history in eBook format.

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