by First_State_Kopites
We are members of OLSC Delaware - the First State's home for supporters of the Mighty Liverpool FC. We talk Liverpool FC with well known Liverpool fans, members of other supporters clubs and we generally have fun chatting about the Reds. The opinions are our own.
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June 13, 2026
<p>Welcome to the latest episode, looking back at the season and the hiring of Andoni Iraola. I’m Paul, joined by Haitham and Enrique.</p><p>Arne Slot leaves, Andoni Iraola arrives</p><ul><li><p>Let’s start with Slot - won a title, unbelievable adversity to deal with</p></li><ul><li><p>The underlying numbers were referenced</p></li></ul><li><p>James Pearce ‘What Iraola needs to learn from Slot’s failings’</p></li><ul><li><p>Don’t lose one of your players before the season starts, don’t have your most expensive striker miss most of the season and most of all don’t be Dutch.</p></li><li><p>Style of football, reliance on players (Gakpo, Mac Allister, Konate)</p></li><li><p>Fitness issues. Unwillingness to use younger players? Unlike in 24-25, an inability to change games</p></li></ul><li><p>Lot of hype already around Iraola:</p></li><ul><li><p>Good points - style of football, he’s not Dutch</p></li><li><p>Concerns - always for an underdog team</p></li><li><p>The recruitment - obviously our bench was limited for large parts of the season</p></li></ul><li><p>Looking forward to the season:</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Pre-season in a month</p></li><li><p>What do you need to see in the next month?</p></li></ul><p><br>We will be back through the off season, to talk about Iraola’s first pre-season and maybe the Reds’ acquisitions. Thanks to Enrique and Haitham for joining me, Paul. And most of all, thank you dear listener for joining us.If you enjoyed the pod, please share it with a friend. Follow us @FirstStateKopites on X – we only tweet and retweet from sources we think are credible. Music is courtesy of Hypenotic – they are a Welsh electro-pop band – <a href="https://hyperfollow.com/hypenotic">https://hyperfollow.com/hypenotic</a><strong> </strong> </p>
May 21, 2026
<p>Welcome to the latest episode, looking back at 1 point from 3 games and now an important last game home to Brentford where fortuitously 1 point is needed to absolutely guarantee Champions League football next season. I’m Paul, joined by Daz and Enrique.</p><p>Part One: Manchester United, Chelsea and Aston Villa</p><ul><li><p>Team selection - limited options obviously. How much of a pass should the team get?</p></li><ul><li><p>The optimism before the United game really drained away with the Isak injury</p></li></ul><li><p>In each game, a period of passivity, a period of optimism and then a disappointing ending where confidence seemed to drain away (especially away from home)</p></li><li><p>Lot of discussion about Szobo, Gakpo, Rio and Mac Allister</p></li><ul><li><p>Some poor individual moments (Chiesa’s offside trap, is he really Italian?)</p></li><li><p>More set piece woes </p></li></ul><li><p>James Pearce trying to buy favor with the naysayers</p></li></ul><p>Part Two - Brentford at home:</p><ul><li><p>Then there is the negativity surrounding the team</p></li><ul><li><p>Mo Salah’s unhelpful intervention</p></li></ul><li><p>Xabi Alonso gone as an option, the current feelings about Arne Slot</p></li><ul><li><p>Training and rest days</p></li><li><p>Style of football. I think there’s been a decline across the league (which may have missed last season because we were so in control of the race).</p></li><li><p>The social media noise</p></li><li><p>Who are the real options?</p></li></ul></ul><p><br>We will be back after the season, to round the discussions about the future. Thanks to Enrique and Daz for joining me, Paul. And most of all, thank you dear listener for joining us.If you enjoyed the pod, please share it with a friend. Follow us @FirstStateKopites on X – we only tweet and retweet from sources we think are credible. Music is courtesy of Hypenotic – they are a Welsh electro-pop band – <a href="https://hyperfollow.com/hypenotic">https://hyperfollow.com/hypenotic</a><strong> </strong> </p>
May 1, 2026
<p>Welcome to the latest episode, going to look at Sunday’s match at Old Trafford and then look at where the team is, in the light of this week’s Champions League semi-finals. I’m Paul, joined by Daz and Justin.</p><p>Part One: Facing this Manchester United</p><ul><li><p>Team selection</p></li><li><p>Anticipation of how the game plays out</p></li><ul><li><p>United were overwhelmed by Leeds 2 weeks ago in the first half (conceded 2 goals). They came out and pressed really intently for 10 minutes against Brentford (had chances and scored from one of them).</p></li><li><p>Defence looks very open - in each of their last 3 matches.</p></li></ul><li><p>Know, think, hope?</p></li><li><p>That 3-0 win last year seems a long time ago. </p></li><ul><li><p>September 1 2024. Two Lucho goals and one Salah goal.</p></li></ul></ul><p>Part Two - Everything else:</p><ul><li><p>Just seen the 2 Champions League semi-finals</p></li><ul><li><p>Take aways - is defence over-rated? Speed kills.</p></li><li><p>Luis Diaz</p></li></ul><li><p>What’s been going on tactically this season:</p></li><ul><li><p>OK we don’t have that many good players yet Slot is still to blame for not getting more out of them? Which is it?</p></li><li><p>Midfield gaps out of possession, inability to stretch the pitch in possession.</p></li><li><p>Absence of coaching and training</p></li></ul><li><p>3 games left - Villa either at 12.30 on a Sunday or 8pm on a Friday - WTF</p></li></ul><p><br>We will be back after the United game, hopefully with a good result to discuss. Thanks to Justin and Daz for joining me, Paul. And most of all, thank you dear listener for joining us.If you enjoyed the pod, please share it with a friend. Follow us @FirstStateKopites on X – we only tweet and retweet from sources we think are credible. Music is courtesy of Hypenotic – they are a Welsh electro-pop band – <a href="https://hyperfollow.com/hypenotic">https://hyperfollow.com/hypenotic</a><strong> </strong> </p>
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We are members of OLSC Delaware - the First State's home for supporters of the Mighty Liverpool FC.
We talk Liverpool FC with well known Liverpool fans, members of other supporters clubs and we generally have fun chatting about the Reds. The opinions are our own.
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