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'Liverpool wanted me to stay, but I had a few conversations with Slot and decided to leave. I will return to Liverpool and be a starter there': Ex-Reds star reveals reason behind summer departure, with Anfield dream highlighted
By Ryan Dabbs published
Liverpool failed to keep hold of a young player in the summer, but they haven't ruled out a return in the future

"I spoke to him in the evening at the hospital and apologised, but more for the unluckiness" John Arne Riise recalls free-kick that broke Alan Smith's leg at Anfield in 2006
By Ed McCambridge published
Former Liverpool defender Riise was known for his powerful shot, something Smith found out the hard way in one FA Cup clash

'I wanted to leave Liverpool as fast as possible. I was thinking, ‘What have I done?’ The manager wanted me to do different things, I working really hard, but I was trying to score while playing deeper' Peter Crouch answers FFT readers' questions
By James Maw last updated
The Big Interview What’s it like being booed for England? How did he nearly kill Dirk Kuyt? And do his feet really stick out of bed? Your questions answered in January 2018

'My surname was a handicap, no doubt. I’d get told, ‘If you wanted to avoid all of the attention, just don’t play football’. But I wanted to because I loved it!': Diego Maradona Jr. achieved great success despite his name proving a hinderance in the sport
By Ryan Dabbs published
EXCLUSIVE Diego Maradona is one of the greatest footballers ever, so attempting to become a professional footballer was always going to be tricky for his son

‘The pure simplicity of the way Slot has managed the squad is probably the biggest thing I could say about him. It’s not broken, so let’s get on with it’: Liverpool legend full of admiration for Jurgen Klopp's successor at Anfield
By Ryan Dabbs published
EXCLUSIVE Liverpool have become even better under Arne Slot, and a club legend belives the Dutchman's simplicity has been his greatest strength

‘I trained at Spurs and thought they’d give me a chance. But I received a letter thanking me but saying they didn’t think I was good enough – I was gutted’: How Tottenham missed out on signing Wales legend John Toshack
By Ryan Dabbs published
Tottenham invited a future star for trials when they were aged just 15, but turned him away after deeming them not good enough to play for the club

'People around the world know me because of my goal at Chelsea. I still can’t explain it, though. Drogba even asked me, 'Who are you? What did you eat?"' Newcastle cult hero Papiss Cisse recalls iconic strike at Stamford Bridge
By Ryan Dabbs published
EXCLUSIVE Ex-Newcastle striker Papiss Cisse scored two exceptional goals against Chelsea in 2012, but even he 'can't explain' the second strike

Katie McCabe condemns abuse aimed at Manchester City's Bunny Shaw
By Sarah Rendell published
Bunny Shaw experienced a barrage of abuse after City lost to Arsenal in the WSL

Katie McCabe: "I have never experienced a feeling like it in my career and I don't think I will again to be honest"
By Sarah Rendell published
Katie McCabe speaks about her career highlight to date and explains why it may never be topped

‘Slot hasn’t come in and changed everything, making it all about himself – it’s been about the players he’s inherited, getting the best out of a system he likes’: Liverpool manager impressing former players with personality and tactical approach
By Ryan Dabbs published
Liverpool have been transformed under Arne Slot since his arrival, something not many would have thought possible following Jurgen Klopp's departure
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