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I don’t like what supporters think about me – I want to set the record straight about Liverpool transfer
Joe Cole sets the record straight on his injury-plagued move to Liverpool in an exclusive interview with the ECHO, speaking on behalf of TNT Sports.
Joe Cole wants to set the record straight about his Liverpool career once and for all.
The former England international joined the Reds on a free transfer from Chelsea in the summer of 2010 but was plagued by injury during his two-and-half years with the club. Limited to 42 appearances, of which 23 were starts, he was farmed out on loan to Lille after just one season at Anfield, before leaving for West Ham United on a free transfer in January 2013 following a brief reprieve under new manager Brendan Rodgers.
Admittedly, Cole is not the most popular former Liverpool player. While his Bosman arrival on a big-money deal was celebrated at the time, his struggles ultimately saw him tarred by association with the doomed manager who signed him, Roy Hodgson, and hated former owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett. Consequently, not many tears were shed when he did leave the club.
But the 42-year-old knows this. He admits he regrets how his Liverpool career turned out, as he struggled following his recovery from a serious ACL injury at Chelsea.
And after comments about his move to the Reds earlier this month earned the former midfielder fresh backlash from supporters, he now wants to set the record straight on his move to the club.
“I did the John Obi-Mikel podcast and I think it just got taken a little out of context, what I was saying,” Cole exclusively told the ECHO, speaking on behalf of TNT Sports who will show the midweek fixtures in the Premier League this week, including Liverpool’s home clash with Chelsea on Wednesday 31 January. “I want to set a few things straight.
“We were generally talking about my career as a whole and we got onto Liverpool. What I was trying to say was, with hindsight, my body was done. I could never be the player that I was in the years before.
“I kept breaking down after that and history will say that. I was saying probably if I’d stayed at Chelsea or gone somewhere in another country, it would have probably been a little bit easier to sort of manage my body.
“But going up to Liverpool, with the expectations and everything, and then to keep breaking down. It’s been picked up like I knew I was a crock and I signed because of that, but it wasn’t.
“In my mind at the time, I was like, ‘Right, I wanna sign here because…’, obviously Chelsea made the decision that they wanted to go in a different direction, and I chose Liverpool over lots of other clubs. I loved the big nights that we played there when I went there with Chelsea. I just thought it would be cool to play in that place.
“But my body was done. I certainly wasn’t going with the intention of not doing it. Anyone who knows me knows that I was a consummate professional during that time, trying to make it work. It just wasn’t right.”
Cole is a confessed Chelsea fan and admits he’ll be cheering on his former club against Liverpool, both on Wednesday night and in next month’s League Cup final. But he holds no grudges or ill-feeling against the Reds.
Still regretting how his time at the club unfolded, he lifted the lid on how his brief stint at Anfield was ravaged by injury despite his best efforts.
“I’m a Chelsea fan and I’ll be supporting Chelsea on Wednesday night,” he admitted. “But I don’t hold any grudges with Liverpool. I’ve always liked the people and the club, it was just the wrong time for both of us.
“I know that people pick it up and it gets sensationalised, but I regret it because it didn’t work. I’m sure both parties regret it.
“But it wasn’t that I stiffed anyone at the time. My knee was just f****d, I couldn’t stay fit. With hindsight, it was a bad decision all around. Fantastic club, with good people but it just didn’t work, did it?
“I don’t like that, ‘Oh, he’s come up here and taken the money.’ I tried my nuts off, and I did. I tried everything to stay fit and get fit. I just kept breaking down.
“I’d get fit, get back in the team, maybe nick a goal here or there, start playing well but then bang, I’d break down and I’d be out for four to five weeks. Then someone else would come in and you have to fight them for a place.
“I just wasn’t getting the rhythm. It was a frustrating time, I’m not going to lie. But I did everything I could with the knowledge I had to try and stay fit.
“I’d stay at Melwood to get treatment, first one in, last one out. Some people have mileage on the clock and unfortunately, that was it. When your body is just… you see it with lots of players.
“I was lucky that I was 29 when I came so I had already had 12-13 years playing professionally. And I still played after that until I was 36, but I was never the same player that I was. That’s just how it was.”
Tears of Joy: Isaac Kearney’s Mum Shares the Most Heartwarming News Today
Today, Liverpool fans everywhere have something truly special to smile about.
The moment we’ve all been waiting for has finally arrived — and it’s even more emotional than we could have imagined.
In a touching message shared earlier today, Isaac Kearney’s mum delivered the incredible news:
“So…… The news you have all been waiting for 
We have just VERY KINDLY been gifted tickets from Ian at Travel4Football for tomorrow’s game 
Honestly I could cry!
Isaac’s going to be sooo happy and what a day it’s going to be! 
Not only has Ian pulled it out the bag for us tomorrow, but all year round…. Sorting us out with transport to Wembley and also gifting us tickets to attend other home games… He hasn’t asked for 0 in return! But I just wanted to do an appreciation post! Because they definitely deserve it ”
The excitement, the gratitude, and the sheer happiness in her words perfectly capture what this means — not just to Isaac, but to everyone who has followed his journey.
For a young Liverpool fan, getting the chance to attend such an important game is more than just a ticket — it’s a dream turned into reality.
Huge appreciation goes out to Ian at Travel4Football, whose selfless acts of kindness have made unforgettable memories for Isaac and his family. It’s moments like these that remind us why football is more than just a game — it’s about community, generosity, and making dreams come true.
Tomorrow promises to be an unforgettable day for young Isaac, and no doubt, he will carry this joy with him for a lifetime.
Stay tuned — because the best is yet to come for this special young fan.
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Liverpool fans are disgusted by what Darwin Nunez ‘posted’ 24 hours before club can become Premier League champions
Liverpool fans are not happy with Darwin Nunez after spotting what he posted on social media just one day before they could win the Premier League title.
On Sunday afternoon, Arne Slot’s Liverpool will win the 2024/25 Premier League title if they can get a win or draw out of their match with Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield.
Ahead of the match, several of Liverpool’s star players have spoken out about the importance of winning the title this season, with captain Virgil van Dijk asking fans attending the match to wear red to add to the occasion.
One player who has stayed relatively quiet throughout Liverpool’s run-in for the title is Nunez, but now it appears that he’s finally spoken out, fans are furious.
Since arriving from Benfica in the summer of 2022 as part of a €75 million (£64 million) deal, Nunez has largely been a disappointment at Liverpool, failing to reach the heights that many thought he could achieve in red.
When Slot replaced legendary manager Jurgen Klopp at the start of the season, some had hoped that things would change for the Liverpool striker, but it appears that this will not happen, leading to rumours Nunez could leave in the summer.
In what appears to be a now-deleted post on his X account, the 25-year-old wrote: “No wonder I don’t play more, because the last game I started in the Premier League went well and suddenly…”
Shortly after it was posted, Nunez’s alleged comment was taken down and replaced with a different post showing off a selfie of himself and teammate Alexis Mac Allister and one of his tea with the simple caption: “Good morning!”
Nunez also decided to change the profile picture of his X account shortly after he allegedly deleted the post.
https://x.com/SamueILFC/status/1916054934845317136?t=D1FPPJbQqiHR_r7glbqjvw&s=19
But that didn’t stop eagle-eyed Liverpool fans from spotting the initial post and sharing it online, and it’s safe to say they aren’t happy.
Reacting to the initial comment, one fan wrote: “Darwin Nunez is a moron. We all wanted it to work but it hasn’t. He’s childish and not worth the hassle. Simple as that.”
Another frustrated fan added: “Darwin Nunez career is officially over. Just freeze him out and sell him in the summer.”
“It’s a shame, he has all the tools but he just can’t put them all together consistently enough to be elite. I think this has sealed his fate, it it already wasn’t sealed.”
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Liverpool Fans React as Isaac Kearney’s Mum Explains Why He Won’t Be Inside Anfield for the Sunday Game
Liverpool Fans React as Isaac Kearney’s Mum Explains Why He Won’t Be Inside Anfield for the Sunday Game
The Liverpool fanbase has once again shown just how powerful its heart can be.
Over the past few days, social media has been buzzing with questions and concern surrounding young Liverpool supporter, Isaac Kearney. The pint-sized footballer, who recently went viral for captaining his local team to a league title, has captured the hearts of fans across the world—Reds and even rivals alike.
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Liverpool fans completely stunned after finding out Arne Slot’s real name ahead of Premier League title win
Liverpool fans could not believe that their manager’s real name is not really “Arne Slot”.
Slot, 46, is likely to become a Premier League-winning manager when his Liverpool side face Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield on Sunday, with the Reds needing just a point to be crowned champions.
As a result, he will be one of the most popular men on Merseyside. And when such achievements occur, several pets and even some children may likely be named “Arne” as a nod to the Dutchman.
But that isn’t actually his name, which fans found out to their surprise.
One fan said: “Mad when you find out the manager’s name isn’t actually Arne.”
Another added: “Just googled this. Not sure I’ll ever recover.”
A third commented: “This is how myths and legends die. Delete and we’ll pretend it never happened.”
While a fourth explained: “Like finding out Pepe Reina’s name was Jose the whole time.”
So what is the Liverpool head coach’s real name?
Well, according to Wikipedia the Dutchman’s name is “Arend Martijn Slot”.
And of course, his name will not be the talking point if Liverpool secure their 20th English top-flight title on Sunday.
Despite the excitement in the city in the days ahead, Slot is not one to get over excited and revealed he has allowed two days off for his players to be “fully focused” ahead of the clash against Spurs.
“I have to wait and see because I haven’t experienced it here yet but what I know from my time with Feyenoord is that of course there is a lot of noise and everybody is very excited, but at our training ground we are just focused on the training sessions we do and trying to prepare in the best possible way for Tottenham, which is a team where all the injuries are coming back and are a team that deserves our full attention,” said Slot in his post-match press conference after the Reds’ 1-0 win against Leicester last Sunday.
“The boys also have one or two days off during this week because we’ve planned that already a long time ago and hopefully they will enjoy some time with their loved ones and be fully focused when we are back together to work towards Tottenham.”
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“We Won’t Be Attending the Game…” – Isaac Kearney’s Mum Shares a Heartfelt Message That Will Move Every Liverpool Fan
“We Won’t Be Attending the Game…” – Isaac Kearney’s Mum Shares a Heartfelt Message That Will Move Every Liverpool Fan
As Liverpool edges closer to Premier League glory, emotions are running high among fans—but for one young supporter and his family, this weekend holds even deeper meaning.
Isaac Kearney, a passionate young Liverpool fan known by many in the Anfield community, won’t be watching Sunday’s massive clash against Tottenham Hotspur from the stands. His mum shared a touching update today that has stirred hearts across the fan base:
“We won’t be attending the game, but we will be heading down to Anfield early to soak the atmosphere and watch it down there 
What a day it will be.”
This Sunday, April 27th, Liverpool hosts Tottenham at Anfield, with kickoff at 4:30 PM BST. The Reds need just one point to officially seal the Premier League title—a moment fans have dreamed of all season. For Isaac and his family, being close to the club, even outside the stadium, is more than enough.
They won’t be in the seats, but they’ll be where it matters most: in the heart of Anfield’s passion. Soaking in the cheers, the songs, the unity. Feeling the energy of a club that’s more than just football—it’s family.
Isaac’s story reminds us all that football is about more than goals and trophies. It’s about moments. It’s about connection. It’s about showing up—even when life throws you curveballs—and standing tall in the crowd.
As the anthem rings out and the game begins, thousands will be watching… and somewhere outside those gates, one boy’s dreams will still shine brightly. To Isaac, there’s no giving up.
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Fans can’t believe what Crystal Palace posted moments after Arsenal draw to leave Liverpool on brink of the title
Fans can’t believe what Crystal Palace posted moments after Arsenal draw to leave Liverpool on brink of the title
Fans were left stunned by what Crystal Palace posted to X in the moments after their 2-2 draw against Arsenal at the Emirates on Wednesday.
Heading into the match, both teams’ attentions were arguably on other competitions as Palace will take on Aston Villa in the FA Cup semi-finals on Saturday, while Arsenal have a mouth-watering Champions League semi-final with PSG to look forward to next Tuesday.
However, Wednesday’s clash proved to be an entertaining affair, especially for Liverpool fans who watched on in anticipation as a Palace win would’ve seen them crowned as Premier League champions.
Three minutes before half time, Leandro Trossard put the home side ahead, but once again the Eagles equalised, this time via Jean-Phillipe Mateta, who netted a spectacular long-range strike with seven minutes left.
And despite the action on the pitch, it was what Palace posted to their social media channels that really got fans talking.
At 10:09 pm (BST), the Croydon club posted: “You’re welcome Liverpool…” to social media, seemingly about the fact Arne Slot’s side can now win the league in front of their supporters if they defeat Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield on Sunday.
And fans were quick to give their thoughts on social media.
One said: “I forgive you for 2014.
“Good luck on Saturday lads!”
Another added: “I had to do a double take on the profile I deadass thought this was a troll account.”
A third explained: “Absolute legends. What a performance. Deserved to win. Forgive 1990 FA Cup semi, now.”
While a fourth commented: “If you’d made me guess which team made a tweet like this we’d all guess Palace. Steve Parish probably wrote it himself.
“Meant to be a Premier League club and they go on like they’re in League Two.”
Speaking after the match, Palace head coach Glasner expressed his delight with side’s performance.
“I’m really proud of the players and how they performed today,” Glasner told Palace TV.
“Also, being 1-0 down – and in the last two away games we conceded 10 goals – and then playing here at Emirates against an Arsenal side who are in great shape, it’s a tricky situation.
“But the reaction was great – it was unbelievable to be honest. We didn’t lose anything of our courage, we didn’t lose anything of our belief, and then we played forward. I think it was a really well-deserved draw, coming back twice.”
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Trent Alexander-Arnold tipped to make shock Liverpool U-turn after surprise ‘twist’ in Real Madrid saga
Trent Alexander-Arnold’s departure from Liverpool is in fresh doubt.
Liverpool supporters are resigned to losing their right-back, who has been on the books at his boyhood club for more than 20 years, when his contract expires at the end of the season.
The Reds are on the cusp of their second title win of the Premier League era and have announced chunky new deals for both Mo Salah and captain Virgil van Dijk this month.
Alexander-Arnold is expected to leave in the summer, having won everything there is to win with Liverpool and been tempted away by the challenge of playing for Real Madrid.
But it’s been reported that the England star’s switch to the Spanish capital is not as inevitable as Liverpool winning the title.
Former Manchester United chief scout Mick Brown told Football Insider that the expected sacking of Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti changes the picture.
Ancelotti was instrumental in attracting Alexander-Arnold to the Bernabeu, according to Brown, and Football Insider reports that “the 26-year-old is believed to be asking questions and having second thoughts about the move” as a result.
“The right-back is also under pressure from fans and the club to stay at Anfield.”
With no deal agreed, Alexander-Arnold has the luxury of choice. Deciding to join Real Madrid on the basis of the head coach alone comes with obvious risk and Ancelotti is unlikely to have been the only factor in the player’s thinking.
A reunion with Jurgen Klopp is just one of the possible outcomes.
“I think there’s a chance he stays at Liverpool,” said Brown.
“It’s gone on throughout the season, there’s been so much talk, but it’s not signed yet.
“It looks to me like Madrid are entering a rebuilding phase, and that will cause uncertainty for Trent Alexander-Arnold because he might not fit under a new manager.”
Alexander-Arnold has won the Premier League and Champions League in a Liverpool shirt but is thought to be ready to call time on his time in England’s top division and prove himself at one of very few clubs that can further test his abilities.
He scored the goal that put Liverpool within one win of the title in Sunday’s win at Leicester City, revealing nothing and everything in his post-match interview on the pitch.
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Three players who could miss Liverpool’s clash against Tottenham Hotspur with the title on the line
Liverpool vs Tottenham team news ahead of the Premier League fixture at Anfield.
Liverpool supporters will be heading to Anfield in buoyant mood. They might be expecting to return home in the wee hours. That is because the Premier League title could be secured with a victory over Tottenham Hotspur.
Kopites have not celebrated an English championship properly since 1990. The Covid-19 pandemic denied them the chance to toast the feat when Jurgen Klopp’s side ended the 30-year wait. But new generations are on the verge of experiencing what their parents and grandparents got to cherish throughout the late 1970s and 1980s.
One point is all it will take for Liverpool to claim the title. In truth, many would have been overjoyed that Arsenal drew 2-2 with Crystal Palace on Wednesday night. Reds fans want to celebrate it properly. Of course, it was a nice problem to have. But the potential feeling of winning the silverware at the full-time whistle will be euphoric.
Yet Liverpool still have to keep to their end of the bargain. Head coach Slot, captain Virgil van Dijk and the rest of the squad know there is still a job to do and that is to beat Tottenham.
But Slot is set to head into the fixture with almost a full complement of players yet again. Trent Alexander-Arnold returned from an ankle injury in emphatic style to score the winning goal at Leicester City. It will be intriguing if Alexander-Arnold.
The only member of the current Reds squad absent is Joe Gomez. The defender is working his way back from hamstring surgery. There is hope that Gomez will be able to play some part before the end of the campaign.
Slot’s troops will be heavy favourites to defeat Tottenham. Pressure is on Ange Postecoglou after their 2-1 defeat by Nottingham Forest earlier this week was their 18th league loss of the season. Spurs languish 16th in the table and their main focus for the rest of the season is on the Europa League. They face Bodo/ Glimt in the semi-finals, with the victors of the competitions earning a spot in next term’s Champions League.
The visitors will definitely be without centre-back Radu Dragusin, who has surgery from an ACL injury in February. Meanwhile, captain Heung-Min Son is a doubt. He has a foot issue and was absent against Forest.
Head coach Postecoglou left Destiny Udogie out of his squad for the Forest reverse but he could return. Meanwhile, centre-half duo Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero were substituted at half-time.
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