Theo Squires
@theotheosquires.bsky.social
Senior Football Journalist, Sports Writer and Content Creator for Liverpool ECHO, Daily Mirror etc.
Report on Liverpool FC. Host of the Blood Red Podcast 🔴⚽️✍🎙️
Report on Liverpool FC. Host of the Blood Red Podcast 🔴⚽️✍🎙️
🙄 I thought Alexander Isak was decent enough for #LFC yesterday. World Cup winner Frank Leboeuf thought he was 'appalling'. Each to their own.
The France legend has shared his sympathy with compatriot Hugo Ekitike after taking aim at the Swede.
The France legend has shared his sympathy with compatriot Hugo Ekitike after taking aim at the Swede.
Isak was appalling for Liverpool - I'd be very upset if I was Ekitike'
Chelsea legend Frank Leboeuf has slammed Alexander Isak despite the striker scoring his first Premier League goal for Liverpool
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
December 1, 2025 at 1:48 PM
🙄 I thought Alexander Isak was decent enough for #LFC yesterday. World Cup winner Frank Leboeuf thought he was 'appalling'. Each to their own.
The France legend has shared his sympathy with compatriot Hugo Ekitike after taking aim at the Swede.
The France legend has shared his sympathy with compatriot Hugo Ekitike after taking aim at the Swede.
🤨 It would appear Bayern Munich still aren't over missing out on Florian Wirtz to #LFC.
Uli Hoeness has fired another bitter dig at the Reds, with the scorned Bayern chief unable to prevent himself patronising his compatriot in the process either.
Uli Hoeness has fired another bitter dig at the Reds, with the scorned Bayern chief unable to prevent himself patronising his compatriot in the process either.
Bayern boss fires another bitter dig at 'disastrous' Liverpool - 'Poor Wirtz'
Bayern Munich honorary president Uli Hoeness has taken a dig at Liverpool and Florian Wirtz after the German rejected the Bavarians in order to join the Reds
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
December 1, 2025 at 10:43 AM
🤨 It would appear Bayern Munich still aren't over missing out on Florian Wirtz to #LFC.
Uli Hoeness has fired another bitter dig at the Reds, with the scorned Bayern chief unable to prevent himself patronising his compatriot in the process either.
Uli Hoeness has fired another bitter dig at the Reds, with the scorned Bayern chief unable to prevent himself patronising his compatriot in the process either.
GOAL! Liverpool level! A simple tap-in for Dominik Szoboszlai to level the scores after Kovar's save from Gakpo's low strike fell kindly for him in the box.
#LFC #LFCPSV #UCL 🔗
#LFC #LFCPSV #UCL 🔗
Liverpool vs PSV LIVE - goals, score, commentary stream
Liverpool welcome PSV Eindhoven to Anfield for Wednesday night's Champions League clash after winning three of their four matches so far in this season's competition
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 8:17 PM
🚨 Liverpool starting XI vs PSV: Mamardashvili; Jones, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Gakpo; Ekitike.
Subs: Woodman, Misciur, Gomez, Endo, Isak, Chiesa, Robertson, Nyoni, Ngumoha.
#LFC #LFCPSV #UCL 🔗
Subs: Woodman, Misciur, Gomez, Endo, Isak, Chiesa, Robertson, Nyoni, Ngumoha.
#LFC #LFCPSV #UCL 🔗
Liverpool vs PSV LIVE - goals, score, commentary stream
Liverpool welcome PSV Eindhoven to Anfield for Wednesday night's Champions League clash after winning three of their four matches so far in this season's competition
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 6:46 PM
🔴 Federico Chiesa was given a rare start the last time #LFC faced PSV as he struggled with fitness issues after a disjointed pre-season.
Alexander Isak is now suffering a similar fate, but Chiesa at least shows patience pays off - even if their contrasting treatment also acts as a reality check.
Alexander Isak is now suffering a similar fate, but Chiesa at least shows patience pays off - even if their contrasting treatment also acts as a reality check.
Chiesa handed Liverpool reality check as Isak suffers familiar problem
Alexander Isak's slow start to his Liverpool career will look rather familiar to Federico Chiesa following his own plight at Anfield last season
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 4:06 PM
🔴 Federico Chiesa was given a rare start the last time #LFC faced PSV as he struggled with fitness issues after a disjointed pre-season.
Alexander Isak is now suffering a similar fate, but Chiesa at least shows patience pays off - even if their contrasting treatment also acts as a reality check.
Alexander Isak is now suffering a similar fate, but Chiesa at least shows patience pays off - even if their contrasting treatment also acts as a reality check.
🔙 Jurgen Klopp has been tipped to soon make a return to management by Uli Hoeness.
But he has already hinted at his true feelings about returning to a former club despite his recent #LFC comeback admission.
🗣️ "These things don't work usually... Bringing him back never helps."
But he has already hinted at his true feelings about returning to a former club despite his recent #LFC comeback admission.
🗣️ "These things don't work usually... Bringing him back never helps."
Klopp tipped to return as ex-Liverpool boss hints at true feelings on comeback
Bayern Munich's honorary president Uli Hoeness believes that former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp will soon return to management
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 7:40 PM
🔙 Jurgen Klopp has been tipped to soon make a return to management by Uli Hoeness.
But he has already hinted at his true feelings about returning to a former club despite his recent #LFC comeback admission.
🗣️ "These things don't work usually... Bringing him back never helps."
But he has already hinted at his true feelings about returning to a former club despite his recent #LFC comeback admission.
🗣️ "These things don't work usually... Bringing him back never helps."
😬 Alexander Isak has been slammed for his 'anonymous' display in #LFC's loss to Nottingham Forest.
🗣️ “The crowd turned on him... He looked a bit anonymous and we can't keep churning the narrative out that he's had no pre-season. He has got to produce.”
🗣️ “The crowd turned on him... He looked a bit anonymous and we can't keep churning the narrative out that he's had no pre-season. He has got to produce.”
Alexander Isak slammed for 'anonymous' display and sent Liverpool warning
Jason McAteer has called out Alexander Isak after a disappointing performance in Liverpool's 3-0 loss to Nottingham Forest
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 3:09 PM
😬 Alexander Isak has been slammed for his 'anonymous' display in #LFC's loss to Nottingham Forest.
🗣️ “The crowd turned on him... He looked a bit anonymous and we can't keep churning the narrative out that he's had no pre-season. He has got to produce.”
🗣️ “The crowd turned on him... He looked a bit anonymous and we can't keep churning the narrative out that he's had no pre-season. He has got to produce.”
🤔 Gary Neville has urged Arne Slot to ditch his favoured 4-2-3-1 formation, switch to a 4-4-2 set-up and start playing one overlooked #LFC star in a bid to reverse the Reds' flailing fortunes.
Neville urges Slot to swap formation and start overlooked Liverpool star
Gary Neville has urged Arne Slot to change formation in a bid to salvage Liverpool's season after their 3-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 10:46 AM
🤔 Gary Neville has urged Arne Slot to ditch his favoured 4-2-3-1 formation, switch to a 4-4-2 set-up and start playing one overlooked #LFC star in a bid to reverse the Reds' flailing fortunes.
✍️ Arne Slot will be growing accustomed to 'Sacked in the morning' taunts, but yesterday was a new low as a different chant rubbed salt in the wounds.
His players all looked baffled after his first #LFC substitution. They looked to the bench for answers, but Slot is struggling to provide them.
His players all looked baffled after his first #LFC substitution. They looked to the bench for answers, but Slot is struggling to provide them.
What Arne Slot heard in 86th minute of Liverpool low as Tom Werner watches on
Theo Squires with the big Liverpool talking points from the 3-0 home loss to Nottingham Forest in the Premier League
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
November 23, 2025 at 7:02 PM
✍️ Arne Slot will be growing accustomed to 'Sacked in the morning' taunts, but yesterday was a new low as a different chant rubbed salt in the wounds.
His players all looked baffled after his first #LFC substitution. They looked to the bench for answers, but Slot is struggling to provide them.
His players all looked baffled after his first #LFC substitution. They looked to the bench for answers, but Slot is struggling to provide them.
✍️ Another ineffectual performance from Alexander Isak, he is paying the price for his disjointed summer at #NUFC.
Way off the pace against Nottingham Forest, Arne Slot made the wrong decision starting the #LFC striker as his latest gamble backfired.
Way off the pace against Nottingham Forest, Arne Slot made the wrong decision starting the #LFC striker as his latest gamble backfired.
Slot gets Liverpool gamble wrong as Isak pays price for transfer decision
Theo Squires' on-the-whistle analysis as Liverpool and their £125m record signing Alexander Isak struggle terribly in the 3-0 home loss to Nottingham Forest
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
November 22, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Just under half an hour until kick-off at Anfield as Liverpool look to return to winning ways against Nottingham Forest.
Follow LIVE updates with me and @iandoylesport.bsky.social 👇
#LFC #LIVNFO 🔗
Follow LIVE updates with me and @iandoylesport.bsky.social 👇
#LFC #LIVNFO 🔗
Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest LIVE - score, goals, commentary stream
Follow the ECHO's live match coverage as Liverpool take on Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
November 22, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Just under half an hour until kick-off at Anfield as Liverpool look to return to winning ways against Nottingham Forest.
Follow LIVE updates with me and @iandoylesport.bsky.social 👇
#LFC #LIVNFO 🔗
Follow LIVE updates with me and @iandoylesport.bsky.social 👇
#LFC #LIVNFO 🔗
🚨 Liverpool starting XI vs Nottingham Forest: Alisson; Szoboszlai, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Jones, Gakpo; Isak.
Subs: Mamardashvili, Gomez, Endo, Chiesa, Ekitike, Robertson, Nyoni, Ramsay, Ngumoha.
#LFC #LIVNFO 🔗
Subs: Mamardashvili, Gomez, Endo, Chiesa, Ekitike, Robertson, Nyoni, Ramsay, Ngumoha.
#LFC #LIVNFO 🔗
Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest LIVE - score, goals, commentary stream
Follow the ECHO's live match coverage as Liverpool take on Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
November 22, 2025 at 1:45 PM
🤔 #LFC have put together new-look, big-money attacks before. Sometimes it clicks instantly, sometimes it needs a more time.
Ray Houghton was once part of one of the most successful new-look frontlines. Exclusive interview as he offers his insight on why it's yet to click for Arne Slot's side.
Ray Houghton was once part of one of the most successful new-look frontlines. Exclusive interview as he offers his insight on why it's yet to click for Arne Slot's side.
I was signed for new Liverpool attack - This is why it isn't working for Slot
Liverpool's new-look attack is yet to click but it was another strong international break for a number for Arne Slot's attacking stars
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 7:54 PM
🤔 #LFC have put together new-look, big-money attacks before. Sometimes it clicks instantly, sometimes it needs a more time.
Ray Houghton was once part of one of the most successful new-look frontlines. Exclusive interview as he offers his insight on why it's yet to click for Arne Slot's side.
Ray Houghton was once part of one of the most successful new-look frontlines. Exclusive interview as he offers his insight on why it's yet to click for Arne Slot's side.
🤕 It's only been two weeks since Arne Slot challenged Conor Bradley to improve his durability to make the #LFC RB berth his own.
The Reds are now without a natural option once more as his latest injury comes at the worst time. No wonder Slot dropped a transfer hint in his latest press conference.
The Reds are now without a natural option once more as his latest injury comes at the worst time. No wonder Slot dropped a transfer hint in his latest press conference.
Liverpool injury comes at worst time for Slot with January transfer hint
Conor Bradley has again been struck down by injury only weeks after Arne Slot had challenged the Liverpool defender to improve his durability
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 3:40 PM
🤕 It's only been two weeks since Arne Slot challenged Conor Bradley to improve his durability to make the #LFC RB berth his own.
The Reds are now without a natural option once more as his latest injury comes at the worst time. No wonder Slot dropped a transfer hint in his latest press conference.
The Reds are now without a natural option once more as his latest injury comes at the worst time. No wonder Slot dropped a transfer hint in his latest press conference.
🤔 Arne Slot has played down the need for #LFC to sign a new centre-back in January, instead hinting that the Reds will prioritise strengthening in other positions as they continue to be linked with Marc Guehi and Antoine Semenyo 🔗
Slot drops Semenyo hint as Liverpool January transfer stance laid out
Arne Slot has hinted at Liverpool's January transfer plans as the Reds continue to be linked with Marc Guehi and Antoine Semenyo
www.mirror.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 1:15 PM
🤔 Arne Slot has played down the need for #LFC to sign a new centre-back in January, instead hinting that the Reds will prioritise strengthening in other positions as they continue to be linked with Marc Guehi and Antoine Semenyo 🔗
👀 Sadio Mane has admitted why he really wanted to leave #LFC in the summer of 2022, and revealed he did briefly consider a move to a Premier League rival.
Sadio Mane admits why he really left Liverpool after considering move to rival
Sadio Mane has opened up on his decision to leave Liverpool in 2022, as well as his subsequent move to Saudi Arabia 12 months later
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 12:13 PM
👀 Sadio Mane has admitted why he really wanted to leave #LFC in the summer of 2022, and revealed he did briefly consider a move to a Premier League rival.
🇮🇹 Gennaro Gattuso has claimed Federico Chiesa ‘has a problem’ and pointed the finger at the #LFC forward when again addressing his ongoing absence from the Italy squad.
🗣️ "I call Chiesa in every call-up; I always talk to him. The problem is not Gattuso or his staff; he has a problem, not us."
🗣️ "I call Chiesa in every call-up; I always talk to him. The problem is not Gattuso or his staff; he has a problem, not us."
Federico Chiesa 'problem' emerges as manager hits back after Liverpool decision
Gennaro Gattuso has again been quizzed about Federico Chiesa's ongoing absence from the Italy squad after the Liverpool forward again declined an international call-up
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
November 20, 2025 at 6:26 PM
🇮🇹 Gennaro Gattuso has claimed Federico Chiesa ‘has a problem’ and pointed the finger at the #LFC forward when again addressing his ongoing absence from the Italy squad.
🗣️ "I call Chiesa in every call-up; I always talk to him. The problem is not Gattuso or his staff; he has a problem, not us."
🗣️ "I call Chiesa in every call-up; I always talk to him. The problem is not Gattuso or his staff; he has a problem, not us."
👀 Sadio Mane has revealed what he really thinks of Mohamed Salah after long-standing claims of a feud between the pair, and what happened next after that infamous clash between the two during #LFC's win at Burnley back in August 2019...
Mane admits truth about Salah relationship and what happened after Liverpool row
Sadio Mane has opened up on his relationship with Mohamed Salah and their infamous clash in one Liverpool match back in 2019
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
November 20, 2025 at 4:15 PM
👀 Sadio Mane has revealed what he really thinks of Mohamed Salah after long-standing claims of a feud between the pair, and what happened next after that infamous clash between the two during #LFC's win at Burnley back in August 2019...
🤔 Alan Shearer has sent Antoine Semenyo and #LFC a warning ahead of possible January move as £40m transfer agreement reached.
🗣️ "It's alright playing well at Bournemouth where it's a great football club, but in terms of size it's tiny compared to someone like Liverpool."
🗣️ "It's alright playing well at Bournemouth where it's a great football club, but in terms of size it's tiny compared to someone like Liverpool."
Liverpool get Semenyo message as £40m agreement reached - 'Would love him'
Liverpool continue to be linked with a move for AFC Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
November 20, 2025 at 2:30 PM
🤔 Alan Shearer has sent Antoine Semenyo and #LFC a warning ahead of possible January move as £40m transfer agreement reached.
🗣️ "It's alright playing well at Bournemouth where it's a great football club, but in terms of size it's tiny compared to someone like Liverpool."
🗣️ "It's alright playing well at Bournemouth where it's a great football club, but in terms of size it's tiny compared to someone like Liverpool."
💰 #LFC's £450m summer spending spree has been used as a stick to beat with them, while Arne Slot was ridiculed when bemoaning his squad depth.
But they could sign both Antoine Semenyo and Marc Guehi in January without having to make further room in their squad. Their critics are missing the point.
But they could sign both Antoine Semenyo and Marc Guehi in January without having to make further room in their squad. Their critics are missing the point.
Liverpool can sign Semenyo and Guehi in January but transfer critics miss point
Liverpool spent £450m when overhauling their squad in the summer but continue to be linked with moves for both Antoine Semenyo and Marc Guehi in January after a disappointing first half of the season
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
November 20, 2025 at 1:25 PM
💰 #LFC's £450m summer spending spree has been used as a stick to beat with them, while Arne Slot was ridiculed when bemoaning his squad depth.
But they could sign both Antoine Semenyo and Marc Guehi in January without having to make further room in their squad. Their critics are missing the point.
But they could sign both Antoine Semenyo and Marc Guehi in January without having to make further room in their squad. Their critics are missing the point.
🔴 Enjoyed sitting down with Chris Kirkland ahead of the release of his autobiography, which launched yesterday 📕
A fascinating interview about his #LFC career and struggles with mental health and addiction.
Full podcast and a number of articles out now.
A thread: 🧵👇
A fascinating interview about his #LFC career and struggles with mental health and addiction.
Full podcast and a number of articles out now.
A thread: 🧵👇
November 18, 2025 at 9:41 AM
🔴 Enjoyed sitting down with Chris Kirkland ahead of the release of his autobiography, which launched yesterday 📕
A fascinating interview about his #LFC career and struggles with mental health and addiction.
Full podcast and a number of articles out now.
A thread: 🧵👇
A fascinating interview about his #LFC career and struggles with mental health and addiction.
Full podcast and a number of articles out now.
A thread: 🧵👇
🇫🇷 France's attacking options are some of the best around, but Hugo Ekitike has done his World Cup hopes no harm.
Earning the praise of Didier Deschamps, he'll look to push on back at #LFC. As Arne Slot faces a new dilemma, he could provide a straightforward answer.
Earning the praise of Didier Deschamps, he'll look to push on back at #LFC. As Arne Slot faces a new dilemma, he could provide a straightforward answer.
Ekitike has just caused new Liverpool dilemma but Deschamps claim speaks volumes
Hugo Ekitike returned to scoring form for France during the November international break to earn the praise of Didier Deschamps - but Arne Slot still faces a dilemma in attack back at Liverpool
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
November 17, 2025 at 1:55 PM
🇫🇷 France's attacking options are some of the best around, but Hugo Ekitike has done his World Cup hopes no harm.
Earning the praise of Didier Deschamps, he'll look to push on back at #LFC. As Arne Slot faces a new dilemma, he could provide a straightforward answer.
Earning the praise of Didier Deschamps, he'll look to push on back at #LFC. As Arne Slot faces a new dilemma, he could provide a straightforward answer.
🤔 Harvey Elliott's loan move to #ACFC has not worked out, but he'd be in the exact same position if he returned to #LFC.
Exclusive interview with Ray Houghton...
🗣️ "We can see it with our own Florian Wirtz... If you're not doing it, I want you to know why. It doesn't matter what club you're at."
Exclusive interview with Ray Houghton...
🗣️ "We can see it with our own Florian Wirtz... If you're not doing it, I want you to know why. It doesn't matter what club you're at."
I left Liverpool for Aston Villa - I know Elliott's problem and what must happen
EXCLUSIVE: Liverpool and Aston Villa legend Ray Houghton has his say on Harvey Elliott's struggles on loan at Aston Villa
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
November 17, 2025 at 10:16 AM