Teenager Trent Alexander-Arnold enjoyed an extra-special European debut with a brilliant free-kick to set Liverpool on their way to a 2-1 victory in their Champions League play-off first leg against Hoffenheim.

No doubt who the man-of-the-match was.

Simon Mignolet’s career at Anfield has featured more ups and downs than Liverpool’s John Lennon Airport and yet he arrives in Swansea today re-established as Jurgen Klopp’s number one and with a growing perception the club’s goalkeeping difficulty may have been overstated.

"Our season starts here," said Brendan Rodgers boldly before kickoff in Bulgaria, but it was more of the same as familiar failings came back to haunt his side.

IF you are an old hurler, your Sunset Boulevard moment is picking out the jumper to go up to Dublin on All-Ireland weekend.

This writer was nine years old when 96 lives were lost in Hillsborough this day in 1989.

The sensation was strange at first. Unfamiliar.

Goalkeepers. There is something about the role which attracts a different kind of individual across the sporting spectrum.

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Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish has been backed to succeed Rafael Benitez as manager by former Reds goalkeeper Bruce Grobbelaar.

Bruce Grobbelaar has quit 'Hell’s Kitchen' to be reunited with his wife.

The 'Hell's Kitchen' contestants have experienced mixed emotions in the wake of 'Shameless' actor Jody Latham's departure.

Two of the celebrity chefs battling it out in Hell's Kitchen cheated in the pasta challenge, but only one was brave enough to admit their guilt.

THE Premiership title is a realistic goal for a rejuvenated Liverpool, according to the club's chief executive Rick Parry.

Legendary Liverpool goalkeeper Bruce Grobbelaar today insisted Champions League hero Jerzy Dudek “did a much better job” than he had when the Reds won the competition in 1984.

Steven Gerrard called on UEFA to allow Liverpool to defend the Champions League trophy next season after revealing he is set to stay put to lead their challenge.

LIVERPOOL captain Steven Gerrard hinted he would be staying with Liverpool. The England midfielder’s Liverpool future has been in doubt, with Chelsea and Real Madrid reportedly interested in signing him.

NO wonder Liverpool walk on with hope in their hearts. For Rafa Benitez's side completed the most remarkable comeback in the history of European finals to write a glorious new chapter in the club's already rich history.

No wonder Liverpool walk on with hope in their hearts.

Former Liverpool great Bruce Grobbelaar feels the Kop will make all the difference tonight in their Champions League semi-final second leg against Chelsea at Anfield.

Bruce Grobbelaar has been ordered to pay over £1m (€1.57m) in legal costs for his failed libel action against The Sun.

Former Ireland and Liverpool defender Mark Lawrenson believes Jerzy Dudek has proven himself a rare species of goalkeeper with all the attributes to prove the hit of Poland’s World Cup campaign.

Former Liverpool goalkeeper Bruce Grobbelaar has set his sights on a return to English football as a coach.

Disgraced former Liverpool goalkeeper Bruce Grobbelaar has insisted he had no reason to fear a worldwide ban from football.

Bruce Grobbelaar's solicitor insists the former footballer will fight on to clear his name after his libel defeat.

Former Liverpool soccer star Bruce Grobbelaar has suffered a devastating blow after his five-year battle to clear his name of match-fixing allegations was destroyed by a Court of Appeal ruling.

Bruce Grobbelaar has lost his £85,000 libel damages case against The Sun newspaper.