Max Rudd

Sports Journalism graduate, writer for Empire of the Kop

Van Dijk, Wenger
‘But I’m not the national coach’ – Virgil van Dijk admits he prefers Liverpool’s 4-3-3 formation rather than the style Louis van Gaal uses with the Netherlands
Virgil van Dijk has claimed he prefers playing in Liverpool’s 4-3-3 formation rather than the 3-4-1-2 system that Netherlands boss Louis van...
Klopp, Guardiola, Palmer, Aldridge
Ex-Manchester City star claims he can ‘sense some nervousness’ amongst Pep Guardiola’s side as Liverpool and City prepare for a crucial set of fixtures
Former Manchester City defender Nedem Onuoha has claimed he can ‘sense some nervousness’ in Pep Guardiola’s squad but claims that’s not necessarily...
Sami Hyypia opens up on the ‘dream come true’ moment signing for Liverpool and discusses how he felt when Steven Gerrard replaced him as Reds captain
Former Liverpool defender Samy Hyypia has claimed that if someone would’ve told him he was going to play for the Reds for...
Carragher
Jamie Carragher labels the FA ‘desperate’ as ex-Red weighs in on the decision to play Liverpool’s FA Cup semi-final clash with Manchester City at Wembley
Jamie Carragher has claimed he would’ve liked for the FA Cup semi-final clash between Liverpool and Manchester City to have been moved...
Liverpool, van Dijk
(Video) Watch class act Virgil van Dijk sign Liverpool shirt and match ball for young supporter after the Netherlands’ victory over Denmark
Following the Netherlands’ 4-2 defeat of Denmark in Amsterdam yesterday, Virgil van Dijk showed his true class by signing a match ball,...
Liverpool, Mignolet, Kelleher
(Photo) Simon Mignolet shares post-match image with Caoimhin Kelleher following Belgium’s draw with the Republic of Ireland
Former Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet came up against current Reds shot-stopper Caoimhin Kelleher in Dublin last night and the Belgian took to...
Southgate, Liverpool, Manchester United
‘OBE’s given out like smarties’ – Former Liverpool midfielder aims brutal jibe at England national team
Former Liverpool midfielder Didi Hamann has aimed a jibe at the England national team by questioning whether their European Championship’s runners up...
Mane Salah
Sadio Mane ‘relaxed’ about his contract situation as he joins Mo Salah in nearing final 12 months of current Liverpool deal – Report
Liverpool stars Sadio Mane and Mo Salah are nearing the final 12 months of their Anfield contracts and there are ‘little or...
Liverpool, Carragher
(Video) Watch Jamie Carragher perform filthy Cruyff turn during Legends clash between Liverpool and Barcelona
Jamie Carragher was renowned for his tough-tackling and solid defending during his 17-year career, but during yesterday’s charity match between Liverpool and...
Liverpool, Van Dijk, Benteke, Alisson
‘I can see both teams’ – John Barnes weighs in on this season’s Premier League title race and Liverpool’s quadruple chances
Former Liverpool star John Barnes has claimed that Manchester City are ‘slight favourites’ to win this season’s Premier League title and believes...
Salah, Bowen
La Liga giants ‘monitoring’ Mo Salah’s contract situation as 29-year-old still yet to agree on new Liverpool deal – Report
Liverpool star Mo Salah is out of contract at the club at the end of next season and is still yet to...
Liverpool, Gaughan, FA
Football Association to provide 100 free buses for fans travelling to FA Cup semi-final between Liverpool and Manchester City at Wembley
This season’s FA Cup semi-final clash between Liverpool and Manchester City is set to take place at Wembley despite calls from supporter...
Klopp
Ex-PL striker and non-league manager supports Jurgen Klopp’s call for the Premier League to allow five substitutions
Kevin Phillips has supported Jurgen Klopp’s call for the Premier League to allow five substitutions. The former Premier League striker is the...
Ismaila Sarr, Sadio Mane
‘There are chances’ – Agent of reported Liverpool target Ismaila Sarr provides update on Watford star’s future
Ismaila Sarr’s agent has provided an update on the future of the Watford winger and failed to rule out a move away...
Keita, Liverpool
‘He so often sets the tone’ – Paul Joyce names the Liverpool star that has replaced Gini Wijnaldum in the ‘captain’s group’ this season
Journalist Paul Joyce has explained that Andy Robertson has ‘stepped up’ this season both on the pitch and off the pitch and...
Kelleher, Liverpool, Diaz, Thiago
‘Nothing fazes him’ – Barry Lewtas weighs in on Caoimhin Kelleher’s progression from Liverpool’s Academy to the club’s first team
Barry Lewtas has praised Caoimhin Kelleher for the way in which he’s stepped up from Liverpool’s Academy set up to the club’s...
Liverpool, Lewtas
‘I feel valued’ – Liverpool U23 coach Barry Lewtas on the relationship between Jurgen Klopp’s first team and the club’s Academy
Liverpool U23 boss Barry Lewtas has explained that he ‘feels valued’ at the club after seeing a number of his youngsters step...
Salah, Klopp
‘You are only going either sideways to Manchester City or down anywhere else’ – Owen weighs in on Salah’s Liverpool future as Egyptian King’s contract saga continues
Michael Owen has claimed that he’d be ‘very surprised’ if Mo Salah wasn’t to extend his stay at Liverpool. The Egyptian King...
Liverpool, Struijk, van Dijk
Leeds United star Pascal Struijk names Liverpool man as the central defensive partner he’d ‘love’ to play alongside
Leeds United defender Pascal Struijik has named Virgil van Dijk as his dream central defensive partner. The 22-year-old made his first start...
Liverpool, Henderson, Tsimikas, Thiago
‘There’s no need’ – Journalist believes Kostas Tsimikas is happy at Liverpool and there’ll be no ‘incomings or outgoings’ in the left-back department
Liverpool journalist Ben Bocsak has explained that he doesn’t see any incoming or outgoings in Liverpool’s left-back department this summer. The Reds...