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Est.1998. The world’s most successful football fans’ site. 28 years analysing the Liverpool FC media, their reports and ‘exclusives’ ⚽ 'KopTalk TV' on YouTube.

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One of the biggest problems with Liverpool FC news coverage today is clickbait and fake news. Engagement sells. The more clicks a story attracts, the more advertising revenue it can generate. That's why so many websites resort to sensational headlines, misleading stories and, quite frankly, complete nonsense. As I've always said: More ads = more bullshit. Starting today, KopTalk is going completely ad-free. That means our news articles will never generate a single penny in advertising revenue from the likes of Google AdSense. It also means a faster, cleaner website that looks great on your mobile, without annoying adverts cluttering up the experience. It's our paying members and subscribers who make this possible. Your continued support, across all our platforms, means we don't have to chase advertising revenue or manufacture stories just to attract clicks. I'm genuinely grateful to every one of you. If a story is worth telling, it shouldn't need a misleading headline to sell it. We're here for Liverpool supporters, not advertising algorithms. Dunk
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Once a Red No. 24: Gabriel Paletta. A World Youth champion alongside Messi, he headed in on his Liverpool debut against Reading in a 4-3 League Cup thriller. Boca, Italy's World Cup and Milan followed. Read the full story on the KopTalk website. Link in bio. #OnceARed #LFC
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On This Day, 9 November: Liverpool said goodbye to Emlyn Hughes in 2004. Plus Phil Neal's last game in red, five past Leicester and Suárez hitting Fulham for four. Read the full story on the KopTalk website. Link in bio. #LFC #OnThisDay #KopTalk #YNWA
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On This Day, 8 November: Spurs hit for four in 1997, a teenage Michael Owen scoring his first Anfield goal. Plus Paisley's Reds beating United, Keane sending us top and De Bruyne's miss. Read the full story on the KopTalk website. Link in bio. #LFC #OnThisDay #KopTalk #YNWA
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Once a Red No. 23: Abel Xavier. No goals in two and a half years at Everton, then he crossed Stanley Park and scored 16 minutes into his Liverpool debut. Leverkusen, LA Galaxy and Mozambique followed. Read the full story on the KopTalk website. Link in bio. #OnceARed #LFC
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On Friday, Iraola said he hopes Alisson stays at Liverpool: "I hope he continues with us for more time." The Echo reports his deal runs until summer 2027; no new contract has been announced. Read the full story on the KopTalk website. Link in bio. #LFC
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On This Day, 7 November: John Barnes was born in 1963. Plus Hunt's record eight past Munich, Dalglish's derby brace and Torres flooring Chelsea. Read the full story on the KopTalk website. Link in bio. #LFC #OnThisDay #KopTalk #YNWA
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Once a Red No. 22: Nick Tanner. Swapped for floodlight bulbs, signed by Kenny for £20,000 after a call he took for a wind-up, scored in a derby at Goodison, then became world No. 1 at Fantasy Premier League. Read the full story on the KopTalk website. Link in bio. #OnceARed #LFC
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Rio Ngumoha named in England's Nations League squad for Croatia (Wembley, Thu 7.45pm UK) and Spain (Madrid, Sun). The 18-year-old already has three caps. Jobe Bellingham and Josh King get first call-ups; Palmer left out. #LFC
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Dunk's hosting a live stream at 6.30pm UK tonight on KopTalk TV #LFC
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Palace drew 1-1 with Hoffenheim despite Wharton's red; he's free for Sunday, Mateta still banned. Van Dijk says we can't accept losing like we did in Istanbul. Read the full story on the KopTalk website. Link in bio. #LFC
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On This Day, 6 November: Liverpool hit Beşiktaş for eight in 2007, the biggest win the Champions League had ever seen. Plus Rush's four at Goodison and the great Auxerre comeback. Read the full story on the KopTalk website. Link in bio. #LFC #OnThisDay #KopTalk #YNWA
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Simon Hughes (The Athletic): once the IFR ratifies 1892 Holdings as a Liverpool part-owner, the consortium has options to raise its stake to around 69% for control or complete a full buyout. Read the full story on the KopTalk website. Link in bio. #LFC
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Once a Red No. 21: Jimmy Carter. Dalglish gave him the No. 7, then resigned six weeks later. Eight games, no goals, and a story few knew: one of the Premier League's first players of South Asian heritage. Read the full story on the KopTalk website. Link in bio. #OnceARed #LFC
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Iraola explains starting Barcola up front and says rotation wasn't the main reason we lost in Istanbul. Tony Harrington will referee Sunday's game at Palace, and our Legends face Inter at Anfield in March. Read the full story on the KopTalk website. Link in bio. #LFC
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On This Day, 5 November: Díaz lit up Bonfire Night with a hat-trick as Liverpool beat Alonso's Leverkusen 4-0 in 2024. Plus his late leveller at Luton and the rout of Ferguson's Aberdeen. Read the full story on the KopTalk website. Link in bio. #LFC #OnThisDay #KopTalk #YNWA
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Dirk Kuyt takes charge of Fenerbahçe against us tonight, with new boss Emre Belözoğlu watching from the stands. Palace lose their Mateta appeal, and our U19s won 5-3 in Istanbul. Kick-off 5.45pm UK. Read the full story on the KopTalk website. Link in bio. #LFC
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Gravenberch has a fractured heel and misses Fenerbahçe, Mac Allister says he was told last season there were no plans to renew his contract, and Fener have turned to Emre Belözoğlu instead of Conceição. Read the full story on the KopTalk website. Link in bio. #LFC
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On This Day, 4 November: Gerrard came off the bench for a hat-trick against Napoli in 2010. Plus Mac Allister's winner over Real Madrid, Riise's rocket against United and a 1981 thriller. Read the full story on the KopTalk website. Link in bio. #LFC #OnThisDay #KopTalk #YNWA
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