Max Rudd

Sports Journalism graduate, writer for Empire of the Kop

Liverpool, Alonso
Xabi Alonso discusses life as a manager and names two ex-Liverpool men that helped him become the coach he is today
Former Liverpool favourite Xabi Alonso has discussed the time in which he decided he wanted to become a football manager when he...
Kane, Liverpool, Wright
‘I would definitely look into it’ – Ian Wright urges Liverpool to make a move for Spurs star that can replace Bobby Firmino
Ian Wright has suggested that Harry Kane could replace Bobby Firmino at Liverpool due to the Englishman’s ability to orchestrate play from...
Keita, Liverpool, Robinson
Naby Keita claims Liverpool are yet to see the ‘real’ him since his move from RB Leipzig in 2018
Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita has claimed that supporters are yet to see him reach his full potential in a red shirt. In...
Liverpool, Thiago
‘Massive’ – Thiago Alcantara looking to ‘enjoy’ Liverpool’s crunch April fixtures as Reds prepare for eight games across three different competitions
Thiago Alcantara has taken to Twitter to describe Liverpool’s fixture schedule for this month as ‘massive’. The midfield maestro has also urged...
Liverpool, Laporte
‘A chance to show we’re better’ – Aymeric Laporte weighs in on City’s impending April schedule as Pep Guardiola’s side prepare for two huge clashes with Liverpool next month
Aymeric Laporte believes that Manchester City’s upcoming April fixtures provide the side with the opportunity to show that they’re ‘better’ than each...
Klopp
The Premier League’s decision to allow five substitutions from next season will benefit Liverpool according to Gabriel Agbonlahor
Gabriel Agbonlahor believes that the Premier League’s decision to allow managers to make five substitutions from next season will benefit some of...
Ismaila Sarr, Sadio Mane
Watford boss Roy Hodgson is hopeful that one of his star men will be ready to face Liverpool at Anfield on Saturday
Roy Hodgson has said that Watford star Isamaila Sarr has a chance of featuring against Liverpool at Anfield on Saturday. The Hornets,...
Liverpool
Paul Merson believes Jurgen Klopp will select the player that ‘hardly ever disappoints’ to start at right-back against Watford if Trent Alexander-Arnold isn’t fit in time
Paul Merson believes Jurgen Klopp will opt for James Milner to deputise for Trent Alexander-Arnold at right-back rather than selecting Joe Gomez...
Liverpool, Konate, Oxlade-Chamberlain
(Video) Watch Ibrahima Konate’s filthy skill on Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain before rounding the ‘keeper in Liverpool training
Ibrahima Konate is well known for his solid defending, but in Liverpool’s training session earlier today as Jurgen Klopp’s side prepare for...
Rodriguez, Liverpool
Maxi Rodriguez admits he was surprised to be asked to play in the recent Legends game between Liverpool and Barcelona but explains his Anfield return was ‘very special’
Maxi Rodriguez has admitted was rather surprised when Liverpool contacted him asking him to feature in the recent Legends clash with Barcelona....
Liverpool, Doak
Liverpool complete the signing of 16-year-old Scotland youth international Ben Doak from Celtic
Liverpool have secured the signing of young Celtic star Ben Doak. According to The Athletic, the compensation fee for the signing of...
Thiago, Liverpool, Jones
Thiago Alcantara discusses Liverpool’s ‘exciting’ April fixture list as the Reds prepare for eight games across three different competitions
Thiago Alcantara has revealed he’s looking forward to Liverpool’s ‘exciting’ fixture schedule as the Reds prepare for eight games across three competitions....
Liverpool, Cascarino
Didi Hamann provides his verdict on this season’s Premier League title race and labels Liverpool and Manchester City as the ‘two best teams in Europe’
Didi Hamann has backed Liverpool to pip Manchester City to the Premier League title this season and claimed it’s ‘good’ for the...
Salah, Pearce
‘Very hard to replace’ – Ex-Liverpool man weighs in on Mo Salah’s contract situation as Egyptian King nears the final 12 months of his Anfield deal
Didi Hamann has offered his thoughts on Mo Salah’s contract situation as the Egyptian closes in on the final 12 months of...
Wijnaldum, Robinson, Keita
Rafael van der Vaart claims Gini Wijnaldum made a ‘mistake’ leaving Liverpool for PSG last summer
Former Real Madrid and Tottenham star Rafael van der Vaart has claimed that Gini Wijnaldum made a mistake by leaving Liverpool for...
Iago-Aspas-Liverpool
‘It was a true luxury’ – Ex-Red discusses what it was like playing alongside Steven Gerrard at Liverpool and explains why our former captain is now impressing as a manager
Former Liverpool forward Iago Aspas has claimed it was a ‘true luxury’ to play alongside Steven Gerrard at Anfield and believes the...
Simeone, Liverpool
Jamie Carragher ‘would love to see’ Diego Simeone in the Premier League and has discussed the prospect of the Atletico boss replacing Jurgen Klopp ‘in a couple of years’
Jamie Carragher has admitted that he’d ‘love’ to see Diego Simeone come to the Premier League and has discussed the prospect of...
Ismaila Sarr, Sadio Mane
The comments Sadio Mane has already made about reported Liverpool target and his international teammate Ismaila Sarr
Liverpool are one of the clubs reportedly interested in signing Watford winger Ismaila Sarr with Jurgen Klopp placing the Senegal international ‘top’...
Trent, James, Baines
Adebayo Akinfenwa baffled by claims that Trent Alexander-Arnold can’t defend and labels the 23-year-old as the ‘best fullback in the world’
Wycombe striker and Liverpool supporter Adebayo Akinfenwa has claimed that Trent Alexander-Arnold is the ‘best fullback in the world’ and claimed people...
Liverpool, Gallagher, Cascarino
‘They’d do really well with him’ – Pundit tells Liverpool to make Conor Gallagher move as 22-year-old impresses alongside Jordan Henderson on England debut
Tony Cascarino has told Liverpool to consider a move for England midfielder Conor Gallagher this summer. The on-loan Crystal Palace man has...