The Anfield Wrap Liverpool Women's Season Assessed: TAW Unwrapped
Feb 5, 2026
Lauren Black, match-by-match analyst bringing fan perspective. Phillipa Smallwood, reporter explaining management and off-field context. Emma Sanders, journalist breaking down transfers and injuries. They talk summer departures, the impact of a new manager, off-field crises and injuries, a breakout scorer, key turning-point matches, January reinforcements and the survival roadmap for the rest of the season.
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Sale Funds Were Staggered
- Liverpool sold Olivia Smith in installments, so the club never had a £1m lump sum to spend immediately.
- That shaped recruitment plans across two windows rather than one concentrated summer rebuild.
Personality Loss Increased Transition Cost
- Losing senior personalities and changing managers created a heavier transition than typical squad turnover.
- New signings and a late-arriving manager meant the squad needed extra time to gel on and off the pitch.
Gareth Taylor Has Grown Into The Role
- Phillipa initially doubted Gareth Taylor but now praises his handling of huge off-field turmoil and squad overhaul.
- She sees January signings and improving performances as evidence Taylor's approach is working.