Much has been said about the infamous documentary series which took cameras behind the scenes at Anfield, Melwood and Liverpool's pre season tour of America; "Being Liverpool". Not only did this series place huge pressure on the, then, new manager Brendan Rodgers, it also piled the pressure on Joe Allen. When Rodgers playfully named Joe Allen (signed during a day in which the cameras were rolling) the "Welsh Xavi", he had done exactly the opposite of what he had intended. He had tried to make Allen feel completely at home in his unfamiliar new surroundings but the playful nickname only served to heighten expectations beyond the Welshman's control. Immediately, Allen had an expecting fan base and a cruel media with a stick to beat him with. Everyone now acknowledges that the nickname, and the documentary, were a mistake but I hope that over time people will come to realise that Joe Allen is a real asset for this football club. On Twitter: @UponTheSpionKop
I'm Zak and I graduated from the University of Hull in 2014 - where I studied 20th Century History. I love anything about football, especially weird and wonderful stats. I'm in to trying just about any game and enjoy debating about films. My main passion for writing comes from the beautiful game! I encourage debate so please leave any comments you think of! I hope you enjoy the articles.
