Liverpool correspondent @ ESPN | formerly Reach PLC | views my ownhttps://bsky.app/profile/bethlindop.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/bethlindop.bsky.social/post/3lt3g4m43sk2qThe sort of piece you never want to write but hope I’ve managed to capture a little bit of what made Diogo Jota so special. He and his brother will be remembered forever. https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/45657060/remembering-diogo-jota-loss-felt-liverpool03 Jul 2025 19:02 +0000at://did:plc:ta5bfzedzjlttsvgf3brv6xa/app.bsky.feed.post/3lt3g4m43sk2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/bethlindop.bsky.social/post/3lsiydtsbuk22Have a sneaky suspicion Milos Kerkez will quickly become a fan favourite at Liverpool… From training in the dressing room to critiquing his teammates, here’s a long read on the Hungary international who is the “total package”. https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/45569995/why-liverpool-wanted-milos-kerkez-transfer-dynamism-drive-desire-best26 Jun 2025 11:08 +0000at://did:plc:ta5bfzedzjlttsvgf3brv6xa/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsiydtsbuk22https://bsky.app/profile/bethlindop.bsky.social/post/3ls2nqbdzrs2iAware that I’ve been pretty lax on here of late but here’s a little deep dive into Liverpool’s new signing if anyone is in the mood for more #FlorianFriday content…https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/45454957/why-liverpool-spent-big-sign-leverkusen-florian-wirtz20 Jun 2025 18:20 +0000at://did:plc:ta5bfzedzjlttsvgf3brv6xa/app.bsky.feed.post/3ls2nqbdzrs2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/bethlindop.bsky.social/post/3lowc5qje4s22Slot's ability to temper the emotions of one of the game's most passionate fanbases has so far been one of his greatest strengths. But the acrimony toward TAA looks poised to provide him with one of his biggest challenges yet as Liverpool boss. Thoughts 👇🏻 https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/45098671/alexander-arnold-mixed-reception-liverpool-supporters-premier-league11 May 2025 20:27 +0000at://did:plc:ta5bfzedzjlttsvgf3brv6xa/app.bsky.feed.post/3lowc5qje4s22https://bsky.app/profile/bethlindop.bsky.social/post/3lnbgezitjk2aFor the Liverpool fans in attendance on Sunday, the title celebrations have already started. This time next week, thanks to Trent Alexander-Arnold’s heroics, Arne Slot and his players might just have joined the party. Thoughts from the King Power 👇🏻 https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/44769294/one-win-premier-league-title-liverpool-coronation-begins-leicester-city20 Apr 2025 19:52 +0000at://did:plc:ta5bfzedzjlttsvgf3brv6xa/app.bsky.feed.post/3lnbgezitjk2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/bethlindop.bsky.social/post/3lmzdcowqhk2dAll signs point to a busy summer transfer window at Anfield but, in re-signing both Virgil van Dijk & Mo Salah, Liverpool have perhaps already completed their two shrewdest bits of business. A long-read on how and why #LFC tied down two all-time greats. https://www.espn.co.uk/football/story/_/id/44712003/how-liverpool-sealed-salah-van-dijk-contracts-amid-struggle-keep-alexander-arnold17 Apr 2025 14:35 +0000at://did:plc:ta5bfzedzjlttsvgf3brv6xa/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmzdcowqhk2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/bethlindop.bsky.social/post/3lmpk35irvs26Normally one of the coolest characters in the Premier League, Virgil Van Dijk allowed himself a rare moment of emotional release after his late winner against West Ham. In a season of special moments, he knew he’d delivered another big one. https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/44656311/liverpool-show-how-premier-league-champions-respond-adversity/?_nocache13 Apr 2025 17:10 +0000at://did:plc:ta5bfzedzjlttsvgf3brv6xa/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmpk35irvs26https://bsky.app/profile/bethlindop.bsky.social/post/3lluisd4sck2cTalking points from tonight’s Merseyside derby. Including: - Jota’s timely return to goal-scoring form - Tarkowski’s reckless challenge - Liverpool winning ugly https://www.espn.co.uk/soccer/story/_/id/44508996/liverpool-show-grit-derby-win-virgil-van-dijk-decline02 Apr 2025 23:05 +0000at://did:plc:ta5bfzedzjlttsvgf3brv6xa/app.bsky.feed.post/3lluisd4sck2chttps://bsky.app/profile/bethlindop.bsky.social/post/3llbnfujuxc23At what should be a time of celebration for Liverpool, noise off the pitch is threatening to spoil the party. If Trent Alexander-Arnold does leave this summer, it’ll be a sad end to a great chapter. But is there really anyone to blame? https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/44412469/will-trent-alexander-arnold-contract-saga-taint-liverpool-legacy/?_nocache26 Mar 2025 11:07 +0000at://did:plc:ta5bfzedzjlttsvgf3brv6xa/app.bsky.feed.post/3llbnfujuxc23https://bsky.app/profile/bethlindop.bsky.social/post/3ll4h4oyksk2xIt’s been a disappointing month for Liverpool who, for the second season in a row, look to be running out of gas at a crucial time. I had a look at some of the numbers behind their drop-off & looked ahead to a decisive few weeks. https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/44340482/liverpool-slump-premier-league-carabao-cup-champions-league-arne-slot24 Mar 2025 09:31 +0000at://did:plc:ta5bfzedzjlttsvgf3brv6xa/app.bsky.feed.post/3ll4h4oyksk2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/bethlindop.bsky.social/post/3lkjhzzkzdk2fA momentous day for Newcastle United. One to forget for Liverpool. Talking points from today’s game 👇🏻 https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/44250965/the-wait-newcastle-united-beat-liverpool-carabao-cup-end-trophy-drought16 Mar 2025 20:27 +0000at://did:plc:ta5bfzedzjlttsvgf3brv6xa/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkjhzzkzdk2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/bethlindop.bsky.social/post/3lkdhgjozv22iEven if Liverpool crave more illustrious honours this term, a Carabao Cup win would be the perfect way to herald the start of what many hope will be a successful new era at Anfield. Looking ahead to this weekend’s big game. https://www.espn.co.uk/football/story/_/id/44234398/liverpool-slot-looking-follow-klopp-newcastle-chase-history-carabao-cupa14 Mar 2025 11:00 +0000at://did:plc:ta5bfzedzjlttsvgf3brv6xa/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkdhgjozv22ihttps://bsky.app/profile/bethlindop.bsky.social/post/3lk5cza7ad22oTalking points from tonight’s game at Anfield including: - Donarumma heroics - A night to forget for Nunez - PSG’s CL-winning credentials - How Liverpool can bounce back https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/44211634/nunez-sums-liverpool-woe-psg-new-champions-league-faves12 Mar 2025 00:25 +0000at://did:plc:ta5bfzedzjlttsvgf3brv6xa/app.bsky.feed.post/3lk5cza7ad22ohttps://bsky.app/profile/bethlindop.bsky.social/post/3ljvakeoje22xBefore the win over Southampton, Arne Slot said “the real” Darwin Núñez” was back. A goal, some missed chances and a reckless challenge later, it’s hard to argue with that. A piece on a player who continues to have fans on the edge of their seats. https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/44166115/liverpool-win-southampton-premier-league-darwin-nunez-mohamed-salah-analysis-reaction?_nocache08 Mar 2025 19:20 +0000at://did:plc:ta5bfzedzjlttsvgf3brv6xa/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljvakeoje22xhttps://bsky.app/profile/bethlindop.bsky.social/post/3ljo73qgdm226This season, Liverpool have beaten Real Madrid, Bayer Leverkusen and Man City. But it’s this victory, against a formidable PSG team at a ferocious Parc des Princes, that might turn out to be their best win of the campaign. Talking points from tonight 👇🏻 https://www.espn.co.uk/football/story/_/id/44126279/heist-parc-des-princes-how-liverpool-stole-first-leg06 Mar 2025 00:05 +0000at://did:plc:ta5bfzedzjlttsvgf3brv6xa/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljo73qgdm226https://bsky.app/profile/bethlindop.bsky.social/post/3ljkbbhdpzk2dWhen you compare Liverpool’s injury record this season with that of Arsenal & Manchester City, the contrast is stark. But is it just good luck? Or is there more to #LFC’s impressive fitness? (P.S. yes I do know Liverpool have still had injuries!) https://www.espn.co.uk/football/story/_/id/44091982/how-liverpool-avoided-injury-premier-league-title-race04 Mar 2025 10:33 +0000at://did:plc:ta5bfzedzjlttsvgf3brv6xa/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljkbbhdpzk2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/bethlindop.bsky.social/post/3lj4l2lrxps2kAnd now you’re gonna believe us? Surely now there can be no doubting that this is Liverpool’s year. Verdict on another decisive night in the title race from us @ ESPN. https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/44026949/premier-league-reaction-liverpool-stroll-arsenal-stutter-season-defining-wednesday26 Feb 2025 23:51 +0000at://did:plc:ta5bfzedzjlttsvgf3brv6xa/app.bsky.feed.post/3lj4l2lrxps2khttps://bsky.app/profile/bethlindop.bsky.social/post/3liywkbi4k224Lots of impressive individual seasons within Liverpool's squad but Dominik Szoboszlai is right up there. His display against City showed what he's all about. A long read on the boy who was "born for football" and is now the heartbeat of the #LFC midfield. https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/44007129/how-szoboszlai-became-beating-heart-liverpool-midfield25 Feb 2025 13:06 +0000at://did:plc:ta5bfzedzjlttsvgf3brv6xa/app.bsky.feed.post/3liywkbi4k224https://bsky.app/profile/bethlindop.bsky.social/post/3likysys2pc2cOn a night when Liverpool were both winning & losing, a draw was probably a fair result. But if Arne Slot's side are to really kick for home in this title race, they must hope Darwin Núñez & Co. bring their scoring boots in the weeks ahead. https://www.espn.co.uk/football/story/_/id/43924095/liverpool-darwin-nunez-misses-aston-villa-draw-premier-league-recap-reaction20 Feb 2025 00:10 +0000at://did:plc:ta5bfzedzjlttsvgf3brv6xa/app.bsky.feed.post/3likysys2pc2chttps://bsky.app/profile/bethlindop.bsky.social/post/3licvijeaos2eLiverpool were some way from their best against Wolves today but, ultimately, they got the job done. They will need to be better in the coming weeks and months but, most of all, they will need to hold their nerve. https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/43875212/liverpools-nervy-win-vs-wolves-shows-title-race-far-over16 Feb 2025 18:49 +0000at://did:plc:ta5bfzedzjlttsvgf3brv6xa/app.bsky.feed.post/3licvijeaos2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/bethlindop.bsky.social/post/3lhzep5puxk2hChants of “We won the league at Goodison Park” could be heard ringing from the away end in the moments before Tarkowski’s equaliser. Thanks to Everton and the power of Goodison, the champagne might just have to stay on ice for a little longer for #LFC. https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/43815011/goodison-park-got-merseyside-derby-send-deserved12 Feb 2025 23:54 +0000at://did:plc:ta5bfzedzjlttsvgf3brv6xa/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhzep5puxk2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/bethlindop.bsky.social/post/3lhvgg7m2hk27A mixed bag of injury news for Liverpool ahead of the Merseyside derby. Trent Alexander-Arnold back training but no Joe Gomez following his withdrawal at Plymouth. https://www.espn.co.uk/football/story/_/id/43791789/trent-alexander-arnold-liverpool-defender-line-face-everton11 Feb 2025 10:14 +0000at://did:plc:ta5bfzedzjlttsvgf3brv6xa/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhvgg7m2hk27https://bsky.app/profile/bethlindop.bsky.social/post/3lhkczsa6rc2oAfter Gakpo opened the scoring for Liverpool tonight, Van Dijk was quick to encourage his teammates to cut their celebrations short and go again. It is that relentless that sets #LFC apart from the rest this season. Thoughts on another sublime night for Slot’s side. https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/43724387/liverpools-mentality-key-their-desire-silverware07 Feb 2025 00:14 +0000at://did:plc:ta5bfzedzjlttsvgf3brv6xa/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhkczsa6rc2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/bethlindop.bsky.social/post/3lgnbd7gcys26It’s a year to the day that Jurgen Klopp shocked the football world by announcing his plans to leave Liverpool. Twelve months on, though, it’s a decision that has been well and truly vindicated. A long read on what has been an extraordinary year for #LFC. https://www.espn.co.uk/football/story/_/id/43556599/one-year-jurgen-klopp-exit-news-how-liverpool-coped26 Jan 2025 10:57 +0000at://did:plc:ta5bfzedzjlttsvgf3brv6xa/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgnbd7gcys26https://bsky.app/profile/bethlindop.bsky.social/post/3lgc3nnfm5s2oIn a week dominated by debate over where Mohamed Salah ranks among the game’s elite forwards, the Egyptian once again showed there can be no arguments about his importance to this Liverpool team. Thoughts on another record-breaking night for him and #LFC. https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/43510036/salahs-ucl-exploits-leave-little-doubt-quality/?_nocache22 Jan 2025 00:16 +0000at://did:plc:ta5bfzedzjlttsvgf3brv6xa/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgc3nnfm5s2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/bethlindop.bsky.social/post/3lfqicuj6zs2oThoughts on a frustrating, but not too damaging, evening for #LFC. The league leaders no longer appear infallible but one look at the rest of Tuesday night's results is proof that they do not need to be. Now, Liverpool must simply keep their heads. https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/43415505/liverpool-need-keep-cool-premier-league-title-race-tightens/?_nocache15 Jan 2025 00:15 +0000at://did:plc:ta5bfzedzjlttsvgf3brv6xa/app.bsky.feed.post/3lfqicuj6zs2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/bethlindop.bsky.social/post/3lfhwruzbxs2eReport from Anfield after a good afternoon for #LFC. A stunner from Trent Alexander-Arnold the pick of the bunch in a comfortable win but should also give the Premier League leaders a lift to see Federico Chiesa notch his first goal for the club. https://www.espn.co.uk/football/report/_/gameId/72399611 Jan 2025 14:40 +0000at://did:plc:ta5bfzedzjlttsvgf3brv6xa/app.bsky.feed.post/3lfhwruzbxs2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/bethlindop.bsky.social/post/3lf3njx7ajs2mIt's easy for Trent Alexander-Arnold to be cast as the villain of the piece after a disappointing afternoon for #LFC vs. Man Utd. But this messy situation isn't entirely of his own making. For all parties, a resolution is needed sooner rather than later. https://www.espn.co.uk/football/story/_/id/43309139/trent-alexander-arnolds-liverpool-future-needs-settling-soon06 Jan 2025 17:22 +0000at://did:plc:ta5bfzedzjlttsvgf3brv6xa/app.bsky.feed.post/3lf3njx7ajs2m