
Who will be new Liverpool sporting director - and what issues do they face?
The possible candidates to succeed Richard Hughes - plus the numerous tasks facing Liverpool's next sporting director.

The possible candidates to succeed Richard Hughes - plus the numerous tasks facing Liverpool's next sporting director.

The possible candidates to succeed Richard Hughes - plus the numerous tasks facing Liverpool's next sporting director.

The possible candidates to succeed Richard Hughes - plus the numerous tasks facing Liverpool's next sporting director.

Grace Fisk scores twice as Liverpool beat newly promoted Charlton in the Women's Super League at The Valley.

Grace Fisk scores twice as Liverpool beat newly promoted Charlton in the Women's Super League at The Valley.

Hughes' departure highlights a growing trend of talent migration to Saudi Arabia, potentially impacting English football's strategic depth.

Arajo's impressive debut could prompt Liverpool to exercise the buy option, potentially reshaping their defensive strategy long-term.

Liverpool's rejection of the bid underscores their commitment to maintaining a strong squad, potentially impacting future transfer dynamics.

Liverpool's early lead and Isak's debut goals could signal a turning point in their season, addressing early struggles and boosting morale.

Liverpool's acquisition of Barcola signifies a strategic investment to fill Salah's void, potentially reshaping their attacking dynamics and future success.

Liverpool's squad depth highlights UEFA's registration challenges, impacting player morale and strategic planning for European competitions.

Liverpool's failure to secure Gusto highlights potential defensive vulnerabilities and strategic challenges in future transfer negotiations.

Liverpool's strategic investment in Brughmans highlights their focus on long-term squad depth and succession planning in key positions.

Faye Carruthers and Suzanne Wrack are back, and this week they’re joined by Emma Sanders and Sophie Downey to run you through the latest news from the WSL, plus deliver predictions for another bumper season On the podcast today: Faye, Suzy, Emma and Sophie recap a busy off-season. Transfer deals, the arrival of the best player in the world, new financial sustainability rules coming into play and one manager swap already. The 2026-27 campaign gets under way in Bromley on Friday evening as London City Lionesses host Manchester United. Chelsea kick off their campaign against Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, and on Sunday there is a London derby as Tottenham host West Ham, Brighton host Arsenal, Charlton open life in the league against Liverpool, Crystal Palace take on Everton, while holders Manchester City take on newbies Birmingham City. Continue reading...

Liverpool's decision to retain Gakpo highlights their strategic focus on maintaining a strong attack, impacting future transfer dynamics.

Liverpool's strategic timing in securing N'Guessan highlights a shift towards leveraging contract expirations, potentially reshaping transfer dynamics.

Gakpo's potential move to City could reshape Premier League dynamics, challenging Liverpool's strategy and Tottenham's transfer ambitions.

Liverpool's struggles to secure wins highlight potential challenges in adapting to new management, while Forest's resilience signals competitive intent.

Liverpool's ongoing winless streak highlights defensive vulnerabilities, while Forest's resilience suggests potential for future upsets.

Liverpool's early struggles highlight potential vulnerabilities, while Forest's strategic investments could disrupt traditional league hierarchies.