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The Shankly hotel 26 February 2016

LFChistory had the great opportunity to spend an evening at the recently opened Shankly hotel in Victoria Street in Liverpool.

Michael Robinson - leaving Liverpool for Spain - Part 2 9 February 2016

LFChistory.net recently met former striker Michael Robinson in Madrid and had a good chat with him about his career.

The Untold Story of Billy Howard - Part 2 2 February 2016

Last week we introduced you to Billy Howard, an ardent Kopite who also had the pleasure and privilege to be on Liverpool Football Club's books. We hope you will enjoy reading this article as much as we enjoyed interviewing this gentleman.

The Untold Story of Billy Howard 29 January 2016

Greats like Billy Howard have gone by unnoticed, since they never really made an impact on Liverpool FC's first team, but have given so much to the community of Liverpool, working with the local kids and helping them develop through football.

Roy Evans - 35 years of pure dedication 16 January 2016

Roy Evans; youth player, first-team player, kit washer, physio, coach, reserve and first-team manager of Liverpool Football Club. An exclusive interview by LFChistory.net.

Hail the 1922 Champions 4 January 2016

The Athletic News, 24 April 1922.

Michael Robinson - joining his boyhood club 30 December 2015

LFChistory had the rare opportunity of spending an evening with Michael Robinson, a warm individual who possesses such an abundance of intelligence and enthusiasm towards sport and life in general.

Vic Gill - I Could Have Been a Contender - part 3 21 December 2015

This is the final part of Vic's story of being at LFC when it ascended to the top of English football after a decade and a half in the doldrums. Vic was also about to become a part of Bill Shankly's family.

Vic Gill - I Could Have Been a Contender - part 2 15 December 2015

The life of 16-year-old Victor Gill took a dramatic turn when Bill Shankly took over at Liverpool Football Club.

Golden tickets for exclusive access to Liverpool Euro legends 11 December 2015

Nick Tanner has provided LFChistory.net with two pairs of Golden tickets for the European Legends Tour to give away.

View from the people - Brian Bentley 10 December 2015

The former editor of Teamtalk has certainly a tale or two to tell from his years of supporting the Reds.

Vic Gill - I Could Have Been a Contender - part 1 7 December 2015

Victor Gill was just one of the apprentices when Bill Shankly took over. Victor was destined not to reach greatness at Liverpool FC but to marry his boss' daughter.

View from the people - Adrian Colley 3 December 2015

This is the first time that we feature a Liverpool fan. Adrian Colley a schoolteacher from Yorkshire, tells us the great tale of his first European away adventure in the Spanish capital in 2002.

One-Cap Wonders! 30 November 2015

Owen Collins looks at the players who have gained international recognition without necessarily making the grade at the club but particularly one name on this list is a great surprise given his success.

Steven Gerrard - One of a Kind 29 November 2015

Carl Clemente's tribute to the longest-serving captain in Liverpool FC's history as 17 years ago today he made his debut.

A stunning John Barnes graphic 27 November 2015

Freelance illustrator Chris Watson who runs CDW Illustration has made good use of the amount of data at hand at LFChistory.net.

European Legends' night at the Shankly Hotel 26 November 2015

A fantastic chance to see SIX Liverpool European Cup-winning legends and enjoy the many voices of Darren Farley.

View from the people - John Keith 19 November 2015

As a press reporter John Keith followed the Reds every step as they rose to prominence under Bill Shankly and reigned supreme in Europe. He co-wrote Ian Callaghan's autobiography in 1975.

View from the people - Linda Robinson 12 November 2015

We are joined by Linda Robinson, who was a valued employee at Liverpool in the club's halcyon days in the late 1970s and early 1980s.

Bob Paisley tribute show on the 20th anniversary of his death 10 November 2015

Ian Callaghan, Jimmy Case, Alan Kennedy and Phil Neal join the show’s writer, broadcaster and author John Keith, on stage at Southport’s Atkinson Theatre for one night only on 11 February.

View from the people - Paul Moran 5 November 2015

Paul Moran, son of the Great Ronnie Moran takes us back to October 1983 when the Reds took on QPR at Loftus Road.

View from the people - Nick Tanner 28 October 2015

A guest columnist is featured if he has an interesting story to tell related to Liverpool FC.

Steven Gerrard - My Story 27 October 2015

Ghost writer Donald McRae and Steven Gerrard had 15 weeks to assemble this publication which is simply ridiculous.

George Sephton - The Voice of Anfield 22 October 2015

Exclusive interview by Carl Clemente. George is now into his 45th consecutive season in the hot-seat at Anfield!

This is Anfield 18 October 2015

‘The very word ‘Anfield’ means more to me than I can describe.’ - Bill Shankly.

Being Liverpool Manager 13 October 2015

"At a football club, there's a holy trinity - the players, the manager and the supporters." - Bill Shankly

Gary Gillespie - Best eight years of my life 12 October 2015

LFChistory's Carl Clemente had the rare opportunity to chat to Gary Gillespie, an influential member of one of the great Liverpool sides of the 1980s.

Jürgen Klopp takes the reins at LFC 9 October 2015

Klopp's message to Liverpool fans was simple enough in his first interview as boss: "We have to change from doubter to believer... now."

Liverpool's Latin Americans 24 September 2015

Declan Sloan has put together a complete record of every South American player to wear the famous Red Jersey, from Mauricio Pellegrino in 2005 to newly recruited Roberto Firmino.

The importance of beating the Bottom Eight 15 September 2015

Andrew Beasley looks at how Liverpool have fared at Anfield against the lowest third of the Premier League and how it has influenced their seasons in the last 20 years.

The Good Friday scandal 11 September 2015

When Liverpool and Manchester United players conspired to fix their match at Old Trafford in United's favour!

The science of Chance Creation 4 September 2015

Andrew Beasley uses an innovative approach to value the attacking potential of the current team at Liverpool Football Club.

Tuning The Red Ferrari? 2 September 2015

The summer transfer window is now closed... Terry Dolan takes a closer look at Liverpool's transfer activity for the last 5 seasons since the club was purchased by FSG.

Supersub 27 August 2015

The review of Supersub, the story of local hero David Fairclough who is still remembered for his achievements in a red shirt.

Walshy - Wouldn't It Be Good 17 August 2015

Paul Walsh has just released his autobiography that is in turn entertaining and shocking.

A Gerrard infographic for the ages! 12 August 2015

Robin Richards is a seriously talented graphic artist who has made an incredible infographic covering the WHOLE of Steven Gerrard's career.

Rigore! 12 August 2015

We are pleased to welcome columnist Declan Sloan aboard at LFChistory.net. He takes a look at important penalties for Liverpool throughout the years.

Gerrard and Rush print exclusive! 7 August 2015

Freelance illustrator Chris Watson who runs CDW Illustration made good use of the amount of data at hand at LFChistory.net to create a stunning graphic of Steven Gerrard and Ian Rush and has made us a great offer.

LFChistory.net needs help! 3 August 2015

We are looking for contributors to LFChistory.net!

Bob Paisley: Reluctant Genius 31 July 2015

Ian Callaghan, Jimmy Case, Alan Kennedy and Phil Neal join broadcaster and author John Keith and singer and guitarist Gerry Murphy in Bob Paisley: Reluctant Genius.