“Wherever you go, go with all your heart.”

I would like to start my first column for The Athletic with this quote from Confucius, the Chinese philosopher and politician.

People in Newcastle have been talking about my decision to move to China without knowing what happened behind the scenes during my three years at St James’ Park.

I haven’t wanted to say too much about that — I’ve encouraged supporters to get behind Steve Bruce and his new team — but I’ve been made aware of what Lee Charnley, Newcastle’s managing director, claimed in the club’s match programme last weekend and I think...

As he prepares for his managerial debut, Alonso looks back on special times at Real Sociedad, Liverpool and Real Madrid

By The Coaches’ Voice for the Guardian Sport Network

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I knew about Liverpool, but I didn’t know that much. I didn’t know about the magic of Anfield. The energy and the passion of the Kop. The beauty of a night where the whole stadium is rocking. All of that, and so much more, was going to be new for me. It was a big step to take at the age of 22. But I was ready for the challenge – I was ready to absorb and to learn as quickly as possible.

Learning fast...

Saw a one liner on Sky Sports saying Ryan Kent using biblical references about being left in the wilderness.

Problem?

The Mrs bought me a Anfield tour with legend q&a thing for 2 for Xmas, I obviously waited until last season finished just incase we won the league hoping to get a pic of the Premier league trophy. Well that didnt happen but winning the Champions league was a massive achievement too so will be glad to hopefully see that trophy again on the trip.

She told me to take a mate so basically Ive been let off the leash for the weekend with my LFC supporting mate.

Staying in central Liverpool at Aloft hotel.... dunno if it will be any good and whether it is near to any decent nightlife?...

Final Top 6 positions (add a points guess too if you like) and a one line reason why. See how your forecast pans out.

Just for a bit of fun !
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City - 92 pts (won't take as many points from the other Top 6 sides otherwise much the same as last season. Aging players may make the fall off greater than anticipated over the last few months of the season.
Liverpool - 87 pts - we didn't add backup to the front 3 and that is going to come back and bite us big time.
Spurs - 81 pts - easily the best strengthening of the Top 6 during the Summer .... and...