Archive - The Zen Den (Tomkins Times)

Elite Ekitiké Infinitely Better 'Footballer' than Haaland, On A Par With Isak

He's a great footballer, and a good finisher if you study his whole career

Jul 18 •

June 2025

Wirtz Flirts With Megahertz – The Best Finisher in Europe

Per Shot, Florian Wirtz is the Best Finisher in European Football (Since 2017)

Jun 28 •

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May 2025

Excerpt From My New LFC Book "Jackpot!"

"How Liverpool’s Slot Machine Won the Premier League"

May 13 •

April 2025

Let’s Recognise Arsenal As a Great Team (But Liverpool Are Better)

Plus, revisiting when Gary Neville said this Man Utd midfield was better than Liverpool's

Apr 18 •

Stupid Cliché No.73 – Slot Has Been “Found Out”!

How many ways can people find to undermine this great season?

Apr 10 •

March 2025

Virgil van Dijk, and the No-Caveat Player; and How Liverpool Can Get More Well-Rounded

Many of Liverpool's most-rounded players are still young, with massive scope to improve

Mar 28 •

Liverpool Can (And Should) Be Even Better Next Season

Not bad for a transitional season, huh?

Mar 17 •

February 2025

Arne Slot, the New Quiet Genius; a Genius In Pragmatism with Optional Style and Swagger

Liverpool are having a season for the ages

Feb 24 •

Gratitude: That I Haven't Taken Out My Own Eyes After Having To Watch Everton

The hot poker was there, but I proved too strong for its call

Feb 13 •

January 2025

Liverpool, and the Unsung Heroes Who Win You Titles

Looking at a specific type of player who often goes under the radar

Jan 30 •

Slot Has Made My Difficult Six Months Much More Enjoyable (and Stressful!)

We get angrier when the team struggles, as we’re out of the safety zone of indifference

Jan 22 •

How Liverpool Improved and Arsenal Regressed at the Weekend

Averaging +1.38 xG Difference per game is elite

Jan 7 •

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