News about John Aldridge

Midway through Steven Gerrard's game at Anfield, a young fan races onto the field to snap a selfie with him

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 23, 2024
A young fan pitch invaded Liverpool legends' match with Ajax and then took a selfie with Steven Gerrard. Gerrard led a team of former Reds players to face their Ajax counterparts in a charity game to benefit the LFC Foundation at Anfield. After he revealed his terminal cancer diagnosis in February, Sven-Goran Eriksson was joined by Ian Rush, John Barnes, and John Aldridge in the dugout as he fulfilled a lifelong desire to coach the club.

Ex-England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson discusses his terminal cancer fight as the event unfolds, says he's not worrying about what's going to happen tomorrow.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 22, 2024
Sven-Goran Eriksson continues to be a gentleman who does everything possible to have a happy life two months after discovering his terminal pancreatic cancer diagnosis. When England boss Terry Morgan said he had 'about a year' to live, he would live to play for Liverpool Legends against Ajax Legends at Anfield on Saturday. He is now back in Sweden receiving medical attention, and he has admitted that his shock cancer diagnosis brought his life into sharper focus.

REVEALED: Liverpool's wages from 1960 reveal the huge difference between current and former celebrities, with legend Bob Paisley's annual salary nearly 100 times less than Jose Mourinho who was fired by Roma

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 16, 2024
On social media, a rundown of Liverpool's salaries since 1960, exposing the huge disparities between current and former players' salaries. Former Liverpool star John Aldridge shared the paper on X, the internet formerly known as Twitter, on the same day Jose Mourinho received another multi-million-pound payout after being barred by Roma. It reveals the shockingly low wages earned by Reds legend Bob Paisley, who is widely regarded as one of the best managers of all time, winning six league titles and three European Cups.

Former Liverpool player Terry Jones was tricked by his wife into believing he had Covid, and it took him FOUR DAYS of loneliness to realize it was a prank

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 5, 2023
After being tricked into believing he had Covid, one former Liverpool star was left red-faced. The ex-striker, who scored more than 300 goals in his career, said his wife was the one behind the trick, according to a post on X. 'So the wife told me four days earlier that I had Covid...' he wrote.' With more than 94,000 views on social media, the post attracted the attention of followers quickly.

After a German singled out defender for praise prior to the Merseyside derby, Jurgen Klopp is encouraged to sign "true talent" Jarrad Branthwaite from rivals Everton

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 24, 2023
John Aldridge, a former Liverpool striker, has advised the Reds to sign Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite. The Toffees star was part of the team that lost the Merseyside derby on Saturday but has since being on Sean Dyche's team this season. Having not participated in Everton's first two games of the season, the 21-year-old has started the last six games, and Aldridge believes he should be a target for Merseyside's red side. I don't want to upset any Evertonians by saying this, and whether Liverpool will purchase from Everton is another question, but I do agree he has the potential to go on and become a leading figure and a starter for England.

In a controversy over a £115 million Moises Caicedo contract, Liverpool legend John Aldridge tells Chelsea that they'lack credibility and have "bought their way to where they are."

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 15, 2023
In a smattering over Chelsea's signing of Moises Caicedo, Liverpool legend John Aldridge has slammed Chelsea. Jurgen Klopp's side had reached an agreement for the 21-year-old from Brighton but only for the Ecuadorian to snub the Reds in favour of a transfer to Stamford Bridge. Chelsea reported a British record £115 million contract for Caicedo on Monday, dealing a huge blow for Liverpool, who are desperately looking for a defensive midfielder before the summer window expires.

After being appointed as the captain of Liverpool by Steven Gerrard, Jordan Henderson's ascension as captain before winning it all

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 27, 2023
For several footballers, how they leave a club influences the light and shadow of their legacy. Fernando Torres was branded a "fake and a fraud" by John Aldridge when he left for Chelsea, despite the joys he had brought Liverpool fans. This stuff matters. Much has and will be written about Henderson's impending transfer, lines of hurt, apprehension, counter-argument, and knowledge. Let us examine the moments he has lived at Liverpool, both highs and lows, as his time comes.

Manchester City defeated Inter Milan to win the Champions League, one of the best English teams in history

www.dailymail.co.uk, June 10, 2023
After Manchester City defeated Inter Milan to win the Champions League on Saturday evening, Mail Sport took a look at the best English teams in history.