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Read the 60 mins interview with Bruce Grobbelaar

LFChistory.net has exclusive access to LFC.tv's "60 minutes" in-depth interviews.

King of keepers

An article from the Liverpool Echo in March 1979.

Review of At the End of the Storm

"At the end of the Storm" is a wonderful tribute to the management and players of Liverpool Football Club who won the first post war championship in the 1946-47 season.

Anfield of Dreams

A book review of Neil Dunkin's "Anfield of Dreams" was nominated for the Best New Writer award at last year's British Sports Book awards.

How Torres compares to other LFC strikers after 100 games

Fernando Torres played his 100th game for Liverpool vs. Wigan Athletic on 16th December. How does his scoring record compare to other Liverpool greats after their landmark 100th game?

Shoot! Focus on Bruce Grobbelaar

Shoot! focuses Liverpool's Jungleman Bruce Grobbelaar in 1982.

Alan Hansen Shoot! Focus

A classic 1981 focus on Scotland's finest.

Shoot! Super Focus on Phil Thompson

A nostalgic look at a Shoot profile of Thommo.

Wark On

John Wark's name, reputation and career command respect. This book is a fascinating summary of an outstanding club career with Ipswich Town, Liverpool and Middlesbrough.

Scottish internationals at Liverpool

Liverpool had a large number of Scotsmen in the early years of the club, but only 24 out of 45 Scottish internationals on the internationals' list were at Liverpool when they represented Scotland.

The owner of Bill Shankly's desk

There was a lot of tension in the room when Bill Shankly's historical desk was put up for auction last year.

Listen to Bill Shankly's favourite songs

According to Shankly's granddaughter, Bill used to listen faithfully to the same catalogue of songs before a big match to prepare himself mentally.

Winners in Dicky Sams competition

We want to thank those who participated in our quiz and tried to win a copy of "Dicky Sams - Liverpool in blue and white."

Shankly's Anfield farewell

Shankly said his final goodbyes to Liverpool fans at his testimonial amid scenes that will be forever etched in everyone's memory who was so lucky to be at Anfield on Tuesday evening 29th April 1975.

The Remarkable Story of Liverpool FC's Greatest Ever League Title Triumph

Order a copy of the story of the first post-war Football League campaign of 1946/47 which was the longest and most tumultuous ever known.

Paul Tomkins on Bill Shankly

Paul Tomkins' book, Dynasty, is a reassessment and an in-depth analysis of every manager of the club over the last 50 years.

Dicky Sams: Liverpool FC in blue and white

Norwegian Kjell Hanssen has meticulously gone through old newspaper archives and come up with a fascinating diary of the first five years of Liverpool Football Club's existence.

Liverpool's best winning run - Top 10

After looking at Liverpool's worst ever run in terms of games lost, we thought we could brighten your day by looking at Liverpool's best ever run in terms of games won.

Liverpool's worst losing run - Top 10

Liverpool are on a four game losing streak. God forbid Liverpool lose their fifth vs United, which hasn't happened since 1953. Look at Liverpool's worst losing streaks.

Paul Tomkins on Dirk Kuyt

For all his supposed shortcomings, and lingering critics, Dirk Kuyt is absolutely critical to the way Liverpool play.

The Irish Kop

The Irish Kop is a tribute from the heart of Anfield to those amazing fans who go to incredible lengths to follow Liverpool FC.

A Liverpool view of the Heysel Stadium Tragedy

The following is a sample chapter from Chris Rowland's forthcoming book, From Where I Was Standing: A Liverpool View of the Heysel Stadium Tragedy.

A complete list of internationals at Liverpool

235 internationals, who have featured for 38 nations, have played for Liverpool. Emiliano Insúa became the latest member on this elite list when he made his debut for Argentina vs Peru last night.

George Allan's and Fatty Foulke's legendary duel

One of Liverpool's first star forwards, George Allan, was involved in a colorful incident with Sheffield United's goalkeeper, William Fatty Foulke which gained legendary status.

Thompson and Shankly

The relationship between Bill Shankly and the two-footed wizard winger, Peter Thompson, was quite complicated.

Geoff Twentyman: Secret Diary of a Liverpool Scout

For any Liverpool supporter with an interest in the club's rich history, this is one of those "must-read" books!

Paul Tomkins on Bob Paisley

Paul Tomkins' book, Dynasty, is a reassessment and an in-depth analysis of every manager of the club over the last 50 years.

Download two great songs in honour of Shankly

Paul Wilkes is a singer/songwriter from Liverpool who is a big fan of Bill Shankly. He wrote two great songs in Shankly's honour. Have a look at www.paulwilkes.com to find more about this promising artist.

Dixie Dean and Elisha Scott - Friends and Enemies

The Everton legend, Dixie Dean was Reds' chief tormentor in the 20's and 30's. Elisha Scott was Liverpool's custodian when Dixie was running amok and one of the greatest goalkeepers in Liverpool's history.

Walter Wadsworth - The original hard man!

Before the likes of Gerry Byrne, Ron Yeats, Tommy Smith and Jamie Carragher, the defender who had his opponents shaking in their boots was Liverpool's original hard man, Walter Wadsworth from Bootle.

Ayala, Kyrgiakos and Johnson by Paul Tomkins

Paul Tomkins on the new defenders: Daniel Ayala, Sotirios Kyrgiakos and Glen Johnson.

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