Leeds are falling apart again On the latest episode of Liquid Football, host Kelly Cates is joined by our regular guest, former Chelsea, Fulham and Reading midfielder Steve Sidwell and for the first time, ex-West Ham, Aston Villa and Wales centre-half James Collins. The first topic of discussion is the football affected over the weekend […]

6 years ago

What does a signing say about a football club? When Manchester United’s search for a solution to their striker problem ended with Shanghai Shenhua forward Odion Ighalo, the response was mixed at best. Ighalo had performed admirably during his time in English football with Watford and was rewarded with a lucrative offer from the Chinese […]

6 years ago

Few things beat Jose shithousing Pep On the latest episode of Liquid Football, host Kelly Cates is joined by former West Ham and Chelsea forward Carlton Cole and, for the first time ever, former West Ham captain and Bolton midfielder Kevin Nolan. First up they discuss Tottenham Hotspur’s 2-0 defeat of Manchester City, which saw […]

6 years ago

Would you take Ole over any other manager in the league? Things are not currently going well for one Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. The manager of Manchester United has the worst win percentage in the club’s modern history since he was permanently appointed last year, and recently broke yet another record, when his side lost at […]

6 years ago

There’s more beneath the surface than many people think Anton Ferdinand spoke candidly on this week’s Liquid Football regarding the death of his mother and how he never received a phone call or a text from the Professional Footballers’ Association to check on his mental wellbeing.   “This is the one and only time in my […]

6 years ago

It’s the first time Liverpool kits will be made by Nike Liverpool announced recently that their kits will be made from Nike from the 2020/21 season onwards after the club’s agreement with New Balance was ended. It’s the first time that the Reds’ kits will be manufactured by Nike, after a number of years with […]

6 years ago

12 Premier League hat-tricks puts you in GOAT territory On the latest episode of Liquid Football, host Kelly Cates is joined by former Aston Villa, Fulham and Chelsea midfielder Steve Sidwell, and former Birmingham, Arsenal and England international defender Matthew Upson. After his Manchester City side demolished Aston Villa over the weekend, the panel first […]

6 years ago

Beauty comes in many forms As Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, aged 32 and 34 respectively, reach the twilight of their careers, talk among football fans has understandably turned to what happens next. Two of the greatest players to ever take to a football field are, whilst still phenomenal, arguably beyond their prime, and so […]

6 years ago

If you know, you know When Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano signed for West Ham United from Corinthians in 2006, there was widespread shock in the Premier League. What few people expected those was quite the impact that the former would have on the that season’s relegation battle. Thanks in no small part to Tevez, […]

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The Reds’ future look just as bright as their current situation On the latest episode of Liquid Football, host Kelly Cates is joined by former Liverpool defender Stephen Warnock and former Reading midfielder Steve Sidwell. You will not be surprised to hear that the first topic of discussion is the weekend’s incredible Merseyside derby, in […]

6 years ago

‘You can’t win anything with kids’ On Sunday evening, Liverpool hosted their rivals Everton at Anfield. Fielding a team well below strength and containing three teenagers, many saw this as Jurgen Klopp throwing in the FA Cup towel to strengthen the Reds’ league pursuit. Instead, it was a declaration of the level of quality and […]

6 years ago

Sponsored by Paddy Power Confidence is important in football When a footballer is confident, they are far more likely to perform to the best of their abilities. This is not some kind of sporting secret, and in truth it applies to every other avenue outside of football as well. Whether you’re an accountant, a gardener […]

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Another year is coming to an end On the final Liquid Football of 2019, host Kelly Cates is joined by former Chelsea midfielder Steve Sidwell and ex-Chelsea, Celtic and West Ham United forward Carlton Cole to discuss the festive fixtures and some managerial changes. First up for discussion is David Moyes’ return to the Olympic […]

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Sponsored by Paddy Power He is a man whose reputation precedes him Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos is a man who scores lots and lots of goals. The former HJK Helsinki forward has been a revelation since joining Steven Gerrard’s Gers side, and has devastated Scottish Premiership defences week-in, week-out on his way to scoring more […]

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Who doesn’t love a bacon sandwich? Lots of people, actually, is the answer to that question. Mainly vegans and vegetarians, but people who do eat meat tend to have a special place in their heart for a bacon sarnie. The bacon, the butter, the bread – as is customary – and then the choices that […]

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Where is Scotland? This is a question which has confused mankind for as long as time has existed, and continues to baffle people the world over. For those within the United Kingdom, who’ve only lived in a union with the nation Scotland for their entire lives, it is apparently even tougher. After general election results […]

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‘I walk into the house and it’s empty, it’s a horrible feeling’ Raymond is one of over a million elderly people in Britain who feel lonely at Christmas. Since his wife passed away, Raymond felt increasingly lonely, but the bond he shares with his dogs keeps his life filled with love. He takes them for […]

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Another quiet week of football On the latest episode of Liquid Football, Kelly Cates is joined by former Liverpool and Atletico Madrid forward Luis Garcia, ex-Chelsea and Manchester City star Shaun Wright-Phillips, and Manchester United legend Wes Brown. After the Champions League draw, the panel look at the fixtures drawn for the Premier League teams, […]

6 years ago

‘You can judge a nation by its toilets’ Toilets are the great leveller. The great leveller. From the mightiest Pharaoh to the lowliest peasant, who doesn’t enjoy a good trip to the toilet? That bastardised Mr. Burns quote aside, toilets are universal. We’ve all used one, regardless of how high tech the toilet in question […]

6 years ago

Terms and Conditions: JOE Media x Lionsgate competition Prize details: A private screening for you and 10 guests to see ‘Angel Has Fallen’ at a central London location.  Terms and Conditions To enter the competition on Twitter, entrants needs to retweet the competition tweet, posted by the JOE.co.uk Twitter account and follow the JOE.co.uk Twitter […]

6 years ago

Do the Tories care about the union? Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom, but is frequently left out of the national conversation among both voters and politicians. After an election night which saw the Conservative party take a massive majority, questions must now be asked over what this means for the future of […]

6 years ago

‘Jeremy Corbyn should apologise’ Rory Stewart is an independent candidate to be Mayor of London, who is looking to unseat Sadiq Khan. Formerly a Conservative MP he, along with 20 other One Nation Tories, was expelled from his party by Boris Johnson. He sat down with Oli Dugmore to discuss whether Johnson’s party is Thatcherite, […]

6 years ago

Do we need a monster? Boris Johnson will be the prime minister for the next five years. His government won an enormous majority in the general election, seizing a number of seats from the Labour party in the process. With the opposition having suffered its worst result in decades, we spoke to Drillminister and asked […]

6 years ago

Is the United Kingdom now a right-wing country? If exit polls are to be believed, the United Kingdom has voted in Boris Johnson’s Conservative party has won a resounding majority in the 2019 general election. While a Tory victory was expected, the scale of the win was not, and it is a situation which leaves […]

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Homeless people struggle to have their voices heard at the best of times, never mind during an election Imthiar Khan lived on the streets of London for over a year. Despite losing interest in the state of politics while sleeping rough, he took us back to the places where he lived ahead of the election. […]

6 years ago

The name’s Smith, Brexit-Smith Mark Brexit-Smith is standing as an independent candidate in Chorley. He’s contesting the constituency against the speaker Lindsay Hoyle. Traditionally, the major parties don’t put up candidates in the speaker’s constituency. After the Brexit party asked Mark to stand down he registered as an independent. He was furious, and in response […]

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It was a weekend that saw seeds of hope emerge for teams On the latest episode of Liquid Football, we quieten things down from the wildness of the Christmas quiz, as host Kelly Cates discusses a busy weekend of football with Steve Sidwell and Wayne Bridge. Unsurprisingly the first topic of conversation is Manchester United’s […]

6 years ago

‘Tis the season On the latest episode of Liquid Football, we move out of the studio and into a new setting in the form of the Liquid Football Christmas Pub Quiz. Hosted by Lynsey Hipgrave, the two teams – which featured Steve Sidwell, Carlton Cole, Luis Garcia and Wayne Bridge, Wes Brown and Bobby Zamora […]

6 years ago

Jose is back in management On the latest episode of Liquid Football, Kelly Cates is back and is joined by ex-Chelsea left-back Wayne Bridge, his former teammate Carlton Cole and Liverpool legend Luis Garcia. After his return to management, replacing Mauricio Pochettino at Tottenham Hotspur, it is no surprise that Jose Mourinho is the first […]

6 years ago

It had been 38 years since their previous continental victory On Saturday night, Brazilian giants Flamengo ended their near four-decade Copa Libertadores drought with an unlikely victory against Argentine behemoths and holders River Plate. Marcelo Gallardo’s side looked set to retain the trophy, as they entered the last minute of the game with a one-goal […]

6 years ago

Fact checking is needed now more than ever Patrick Worrall is one of Britain’s best fact checkers, and runs the Twitter account @FactCheck for Channel 4 News, an account which tracks claims made by political parties and determines whether or not they are true. The subject of fact checking has been at the forefront of […]

6 years ago

Is Brexit worth the destruction of the union? A significant majority of Leave voters say the breakup of the United Kingdom is a “price worth paying for Brexit”, YouGov polling has revealed. Leave voters were asked if Scottish Independence is a price worth paying for getting Brexit done and over 40 per cent said yes. […]

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It is a city decimated by poverty Blackpool has one of the worst rates of male suicide in the UK, and one ward the lowest male life expectancy in England. Once a thriving hotspot for sun-seeking tourists, the city’s famous Golden Mile now sometimes has more fly-tipped rubbish than tourists. We joined the Labour candidate […]

6 years ago

Sponsored by Paddy Power Staying grounded can be the difference between a young footballer making it and falling down the leagues If there is one commonly perceived trait among young footballers today, it would probably be arrogance. Youngsters, coming up through the ranks of top clubs, are considered cocky, and are accused of acting like […]

6 years ago

Steel Warriors are fighting knife crime and aiding fitness There were more than 15,000 knife crime offences in London during the 12 months to the end of June this year, and while the number of fatal stabbings fell, the number of offences remains among the highest this decade. While police are doing all they can to […]

6 years ago

It’s time to check yourself Each November, Movember launches a campaign to raise awareness of men’s health, including testicular cancer, prostate cancer, mental health and suicide prevention. According to Cancer Research UK, there are set to be 10 cases of testicular cancer per 100,000 males by 2035 in the United Kingdom, and Movember is championing men’s […]

6 years ago

Some people say there are no good billionaires Can billionaires and Jeremy Corbyn’s Labour party exist in the same timeline? One of the party’s socialists, Lloyd Russell-Moyle, said he doesn’t think so a few weeks ago. So what does the shadow chancellor of the exchequer think? John McDonnell has tried in recent years to soften […]

6 years ago

Kelly’s away, but we have an able deputy On the latest episode of Liquid Football, Will Perry is joined by ex-Chelsea left-back Wayne Bridge, former Fulham midfielder Steve Sidwell and, for the first time, ex-Liverpool man Stephen Warnock. The first topic for discussion is England’s qualification for Euro 2020, and whether Gareth Southgate’s team really […]

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How will Glasgow vote in the election? Glasgow is one of only four areas in Scotland to have voted Yes to independence in the 2014 referendum. It is an SNP stronghold since the Labour vote collapsed in the area. So how do Glaswegians feel about independence? Is the Union more or less important to them […]

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While Westminster is consumed by Brexit, the rest of the country is already dealing with the consequences In Swindon, Honda is closing a major factory and directly cutting 3,500 jobs, let alone the many thousands more that will be lost down the supply chain. Most of Swindon’s population have a direct connection to the employer. […]

6 years ago

Moments from slaughter, to finding new homes The practice of farming dogs for meat is common across a large amount of Asia, but a charity based in the United Kingdom is now working to rescue as many dogs as possible and bring them to the UK. Though it is believed that the practice is declining […]

6 years ago

Sponsored by Paddy Power Atmosphere is a word regularly used in football The feeling within a stadium during a football match is quite intangible. What one person considers a powerful atmosphere can to someone else be seen as something of a damp squib. What is considered a good atmosphere varies from person to person. To […]

6 years ago

We’re back in the studio, baby On the latest episode of Liquid Football, Kelly Cates is joined by former West Ham players Matthew Upson and Carlton Cole, and ex-Chelsea left-back Wayne Bridge. The first topic for discussion is the weekend’s big game between Liverpool and Manchester City. The panel discuss where Pep Guardiola got it […]

6 years ago

Leicester City have been a revelation this season Since Brendan Rodgers took over at Leicester City in January of this year, the former Liverpool manager has overseen a steady evolution which has taken the Foxes from mid-table to comfortably within the top four a third of the way through the Premier League season. Through coaching […]

6 years ago

Liquid Football live and in person in Liverpool Ahead of the highly anticipated match between Liverpool and Manchester City this weekend, Liquid Football came to Liverpool to discuss the Premier League’s newest rivalry with one of the Reds players in front of a live audience. Host Laura Woods was joined by former Liverpool players Charlie […]

6 years ago

VAR and injury are on the agenda On the latest episode of Liquid Football, Kelly Cates is joined by former Manchester United defender Wes Brown, Liverpool legend Luis Garcia and ex-Chelsea left-back Wayne Bridge. The first topic for discussion is the horrific injury suffered by Everton midfielder Andre Gomes against Spurs, and the impact it […]

6 years ago

We are coming live from Liverpool Fourteen episodes in and you all quite clearly love Liquid Football. And who could blame you? Nobody, that’s who. Each of our shows to date have been set in the confines of the JOE studio, but this Thursday, for the first time ever, we bringing the show on the road. […]

6 years ago

Some actions provoke the opposite reaction of what was intended When Rod Liddle set about writing his latest column in The Spectator, he likely didn’t imagine that it would prompt thousands of people to go out and register to vote. Provoke outrage and scorn? Of course, that comes with the territory when you write hateful […]

6 years ago

You don’t need meat to build muscle, according to vegan bodybuilder Hench Herbivore. After seeing the impact on animals, he made a pledge to go plant-based

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These objects have power, apparently Lee, Linzi and Kenny are three paranormal investigators who brought their haunted object museum from Rochester down to London to promote the release of Annabelle Home, out on Digital 2nd November and Blu-Ray on the November 18. Their collection contains 10 of the most haunted objects in the world, including […]

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