Liverpool FC: Shankly Gates

After lurching from one crisis to another over the last few months Liverpool appear to have returned to some semblance of normality this week with two important wins for both their domestic and European aspirations.

Wins against Bolton and Napoli would be the bare minimum in previous seasons, but after the desperate run of results that had left the Reds locked in the Premier League basement, Steven Gerrard’s late hat-trick against the Italians and Maxi Rodriguez’s last gasp winner in the league put a more positive spin on Roy Hodgson’s start at Anfield.

On the blog front much has been made of Liverpool’s behind the scenes management changes. Roy Hodgson may claim to be comfortable with the continental approach reflected by Damien Comolli’s appointment as Director of Football, but what will this mean for the Reds in the long term? There is also analysis of the fallout from the end of the Hicks and Gillett era and Roy Hodgson’s bizarre spat with former manager Rafa Benitez.

We also cover the best of the web’s articles on the Anfield club.

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The Premier League’s New Comic Strip #2

Spurs, Liverpool, United…whose need for Real Madrid swoop is greater?

Did Broughton miss a trick in safeguarding Liverpool’s future?

Should Liverpool fans look upon Comolli’s appointment with trepidation?

Controlled ruthlessness in football

An important FACT that is lost on most Premier League players

The FIVE ‘realistic’ transfer targets for Liverpool to ponder

Liverpool’s Stadium Dilemma

Will transfer deals meet expectations at Liverpool?

The ten most heated matches in England

Liverpool’s transfer policy could have a knock on effect

Ten things we have noticed from the Premier League this season

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Click here to see the Best LIVERPOOL BLOGS around the Web this week

Best of the Web

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Damien Comolli: A view from a Spurs fan – Live4Liverpool

Nice move NESV, Bad move Roy – Kopblog

Soto Kyrgiakos: Liverpool’s Unlikely Hero – This is Anfield

Red hails Young Starlet’s “Unbelievable Skills.” – Live4Liverpool