Article Archives

1891-1892: A new perspective on the birth of Liverpool FC 25 August 2008

It's pretty obvious that a website called LFChistory has to, sooner or later, tell the historic details of how the club was formed.

The Fernando Torres phenomenon 15 August 2008

Through Liverpool's illustrious history has a player rarely performed as greatly in his debut season as Fernando Torres.

A detailed profile of Robbie Keane 11 August 2008

Liverpool's second most expensive signing has enjoyed a glorious career.

Liverpool’s number 2 Andrea Dossena in profile 23 July 2008

We profile Andrea Dossena, taking a look at his career so far, what fans can expect of him and a little about his personality.

Pepe celebrates Spain's European Cup win in style! 1 July 2008

As the conquering heroes, Spain, returned home after winning the European champioship, Jose Reina took centre stage.

The Billy Liddell Memorial Group 26 May 2008

LFChistory.net is proud to highlight the work of The Billy Liddell Memorial Group.

How strong is this year's European Cup? 7 April 2008

An interesting comparison of the strength of the European Cup over the past ten seasons by Alex.

Liverpoolmania 11 March 2008

John Martin followed the fortunes of Liverpool in the 1965-66 Championship season.

Ee-aye-addio Liverpool are champions again! 10 March 2008

We celebrate the championship side of Liverpool in 1966 by looking at pictures and the match report of the game that clinched the title.

The 1963-1964 Championship season 12 February 2008

John Martin remembers Shankly's first championship at Liverpool.

Liverpool secure Shankly's first title! 11 February 2008

A press article from Liverpool Echo and Daily Express on the 18th of April 1964.

Rafa Benítez hasn't got what it takes in the League 8 February 2008

Our analyst, Alex, decided to look at Rafa's league results at Liverpool by league position, it doesn't make for pleasant reading.

Four LFC Macs 18 December 2007

Liverpool's first ever team was known as The team of the Macs back in 1892-93. John Martin picks out four other Macs from later in Liverpool's history.

Liverpool's new leader a find - Roger Hunt's debut 19 November 2007

Match report from 09.09.1959 on Liverpool - Scunthorpe in News Chronicle and Daily Dispatch.

Ian Rush scores five! 12 November 2007

Liverpool destroyed Luton with an avalanche of goals at Anfield in the 1983//84 season. Ian Rush hitting five and Kenny Dalglish also joining in the champions super-show.

Super Focus on Ian Rush 5 November 2007

A Shoot! Super focus from 1982.

Gerry Byrne played through the pain 29 October 2007

Bob Paisley admired Gerry Byrne's courage in the FA Cup final when Liverpool triumphed over Leeds.

Boss Shankly didn't have a clue what the result was! 22 October 2007

Liverpool drew West Ham 2-2 in the penultimate league game of the 1973-1974 season. Phil Thompson recalls a funny incident after the final whistle with Bill Shankly who clearly was oblivious to the result.

Robinson breaks duck in style 15 October 2007

Liverpool Football Echo report on West Ham - Liverpool on 15th of October 1983.

Terry has a pee - the Liverpool Lege Terry McDermott 15 October 2007

There are many funny stories floating around of Terry McDermott's antics at Liverpool. This is possibly the funniest.

Ron Yeats and Tommy Smith in a gunfight! 8 October 2007

Tommy Smith and Rowdy Yeats had a bit of an adventure when on tour with Liverpool in 1966.

Ian St John has mixed feelings about Shankly 3 October 2007

"Not so long ago, I found myself standing alone behind the Kop at Liverpool's football ground, staring intently at the bronze image of Bill Shankly. Bill Shankly, for me, will always be flesh and blood, human to a fault."

Champions league curse? 26 September 2007

Our columnist Alex has been looking at how Liverpool have done in the league or cup after and before a Champions League game.

An inspirational leader at Liverpool 24 September 2007

Bob Paisley profiles the Crazy Horse.

Alan and Ray Kennedy were an odd couple 17 September 2007

Alan and Ray Kennedy were an interesting duo on the left flank at Liverpool.

The quiet man makes an impression at Liverpool 10 September 2007

Chris Lawler was one of Liverpool's most consistent performers.

Local boy Hughes leaves Tranmere for Liverpool 27 August 2007

Liverpool born and bred Laurie Hughes started out at Tranmere but starred at Liverpool.

George Best's opinion on Bill Shankly 20 August 2007

George Best's take on Shanks from his book 'The Best of Times'.

Ron Yeats - Unbeatable at the back 13 August 2007

LFChistory's second one-on-one with former Liverpool captain, Ron Yeats.

Liverpool's Champions league stats 7 May 2007

Alex has compared Liverpool's progress in the Champions League to the other top English three in great detail.

A Liverpool player has rarely been so badly treated by supporters 2 May 2007

Jack Balmer's career at Liverpool was no walk in the park.

You'll never get past Sissoko! - comparison with Alonso 25 April 2007

Statistically it is difficult to measure the worth of midfielders as clean sheets and goals are not the fairest measure of a working midfielder who wins the ball and distributes it to team mates.

Carragher equals Callaghan's European record! 24 April 2007

Jamie Carragher equals Ian Callaghan's appearance record in European competition when he features vs. Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

Only One Steven Gerrard 23 April 2007

There has been much talk of Liverpool being a ‘one man team’ and depending entirely on Steven Gerrard. Alex takes at look at some Stevie G facts and figures.

Match tickets - a growing collecting area 18 April 2007

Although programmes are a central focus of interest for most collectors, there is a vast range of memorabilia to collect.

Ron Yeats' reunion with Liverpool's first Euro opponents 12 April 2007

The Icelandic Liverpool supporters' club recently invited Ron Yeats as honourary guest at its annual festival in Reykjavik, Iceland's capital.

Rafa report vs. top sides in the Premiership 11 April 2007

There was optimism and much expectancy among Liverpool fans that 2006/7 would see Liverpool challenging for the Premiership. Alex analyses how Liverpool have coped against the top sides.

Bob Paisley was a big fan of little Sammy Lee 4 April 2007

Sammy Lee could run and run. He was small in stature but had the heart of a lion!

Paisley added 10% to persuade Celtic to sell Kenny Dalglish 27 March 2007

The story of how Liverpool's greatest legend joined the Reds.

A player who wasted his great talent at Liverpool 20 March 2007

Bob Paisley's opinion on Alec Lindsay.