Chris Bascombe
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Merseyside Football Reporter for Telegraph Media Group https://t.co/bmAZgTzeNY
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Joined March 2013
Visited Conor Bradley's old school, and his GAA club in rural Northern Ireland, to explore his remarkable rise - and when he turned down a Liverpool underage tour to play a Gaelic football final for his school instead https://t.co/WVbK4eCthj
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Liverpool right-back was a supremely talented all-round sportsman in his youth, a lad ‘with his head screwed on’ destined for the top
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‘He’s too old… he’s finished… Lfc should have cashed in when Saudis bid…’ As latest @Carra23 column recalls, this was said of Salah in April 2024 & a year later…. There are form concerns, but he tends to make those who write him off look daft later.
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Anfield talisman is out of form and being slated for not tracking back but no club whets his goalscoring appetite like Manchester United
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Don’t write Mo Salah off yet, especially with Man Utd in town! But is his current form a sign of Father time catching up with him? Or is it the set up around him?? Slot needs to work that out & decide how long his team is built around the Egyptian 👑
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Anfield talisman is out of form and being slated for not tracking back but no club whets his goalscoring appetite like Manchester United
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Final 20 minutes today felt like Hill Dickinson Stadium fully absorbing the spirit of Goodison to assist comeback win. Match report.
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“When I first played here I could not catch my breath for the first 25 minutes of every match. It took me 18 months to show what I could do. Then it just clicked…” An interview with LFC legend Jan Molby. https://t.co/kpAsQjCyxj
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Liverpool legend, 62, on adapting to ‘tough’ English game, halcyon days at Anfield and why he grew up supporting Arsenal
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“When you are analytical as a coach and winning, they say you have attention to detail and it is a good thing. When you are losing, they say, ‘Oh, here he goes again with his attention to detail. When will he stop?’” https://t.co/l19XLQKIhH
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Exclusive: Spaniard recalls managing during a more austere era at Liverpool and explains why crossing the divide to Everton did not work out
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“It was about challenging players to be better. Some were not happy at the time, but those I coached who are now coaches realise now what I was telling them was right. It is like a son or daughter who feels differently when they are a father or mother
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Exclusive: Spaniard recalls managing during a more austere era at Liverpool and explains why crossing the divide to Everton did not work out
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Ricky Hatton. I tried to put some words in order about him. A great fighter. https://t.co/xKpbga0KwA
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Former boxing world champion Ricky Hatton, who has died aged 46, achieved all he dreamed of and more, writes Chris McKenna.
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Transfer Window Recap with Chris, myself and special guest Chris Bascombe who provides some media perspective on the events of the summer and how everything unfolded. https://t.co/sCqizucb72
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Books will be written about Liverpool FC 2020-25 and the journey from Jurgen Klopp’s title to Arne Slot’s. Tried to encapsulate it all here. Hope it does justice to the monumental contribution of all involved. https://t.co/q0GYEWNgr8
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Dubbed the ‘immaculate handover’ by insiders, German’s selfless mission to leave club in strong position laid foundations for Slot’s success
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Shemini Atzeret / Simchat Torah This Shemini Atzeret / Simchat Torah, let's rejoice in the power of our stories. 🌟 For 25 years, the love and passion I feel for Lydia has only deepened, reminding me that our connections transcend time. How have your stories shaped your journey?
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“It feels right that it can happen this way. We were denied this in 2020. We deserve to do it on our own ground.” https://t.co/8xeOds29Z5
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Telegraph Sport talks to the Liverpool stars who won the league by beating Tottenham (twice) at Anfield
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W̶e̶l̶l̶,̶ ̶t̶h̶a̶t̶'̶s̶ ̶8̶ ̶m̶o̶n̶t̶h̶s̶ ̶f̶r̶e̶t̶t̶i̶n̶g̶ ̶a̶b̶o̶u̶t̶ ̶c̶o̶n̶t̶r̶a̶c̶t̶ ̶w̶e̶'̶l̶l̶ ̶n̶e̶v̶e̶r̶ ̶g̶e̶t̶ ̶b̶a̶c̶k̶. Great news as Van Dijk joins Salah in extending for two years.
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Talismanic captain joins fellow club great Mohamed Salah in signing new deal after contract uncertainty earlier this season
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Two wins away. LFC’s toughest challenge in the title run-in has been overcoming the pressure they have put themselves under.
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Liverpool look like they will win the league with ease. They are also the 10th team in the history of our top division to lose just one game at this stage & could be the 5th team in the top flight to never lose an away game But they need ✍️ 6 players
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As good as the champions-elect have been, Arne Slot is just getting started and that is a scary thought for their rivals
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This is a wonderful tribute to a wonderful man. A great friend since he used to prowl the corridors at Everton's training ground. Warm, funny (not always intentionally admittedly), an outstanding, trusted journalist, but most all one of the very best. Thanks for everything JC.
🖋️ 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝 We are heartbroken to share the news of the passing of John Curtis, our legendary Club Reporter, lifelong Pears supporter, and the man whose words brought Worcestershire cricket to life for decades. John’s
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There is no such thing as a ‘formality’ where LFC title run-ins are concerned.
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From Steven Gerrard’s slip to losing final-day shoot-outs to Man City, fans have endured too many near-misses to start celebrating just yet
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