Paul Drake

Paul Drake

Joined: Feb 1, 2017

Paul Drake is a teacher and writer, and a contributor to Rush The Kop. When he isn’t glued to a book or computer screen, he spends time with his wife of six years, studying for graduate classes, exercising, playing fantasy baseball, or trying to be the best guitar player in THE WORLD! He is an avid fan of Liverpool FC and the Texas Rangers. You can reach him on Twitter at @mrpauldrake.

SOCHI, RUSSIA - JUNE 29: Leon Goretzka of Germany celebrates scoring his side's second goal during the FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017 Semi-Final between Germany and Mexico at Fisht Olympic Stadium on June 29, 2017 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)

Liverpool Transfer News: Out on Keita, but in on Goretzka?

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - JANUARY 08: Sheyi Ojo of Liverpool (L) and David Fox of Plymouth Argyle (R) battle for possession during The Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Liverpool and Plymouth Argyle at Anfield on January 8, 2017 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Is Liverpool Winger Sheyi Ojo Likely To Leave on Loan?

Mohamed Salah of AS Roma celebrates after scoring the team's second goal during the Serie A match between AS Roma and US Sassuolo at Stadio Olimpico on March 19, 2017 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)

Analysis: What Is Liverpool Getting in Mohamed Salah?

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is interviewed before the International Friendly match between Sydney FC and Liverpool FC at ANZ Stadium on May 24, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

An Analysis of Liverpool’s 2017-2018 Fixtures

Jurgen Klopp manager of Liverpool during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Liverpool at London Stadium on May 14, 2017 in Stratford, England. (Photo by Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

Liverpool are ready for a big summer

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - MAY 07: Jurgen Klopp, Manager of Liverpool reacts during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Southampton at Anfield on May 7, 2017 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Liverpool draw against Southampton, again

Manager Kenny Dalglish of Liverpool directs his team during the FA Cup Final with Budweiser between Liverpool and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium on May 5, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan - The FA/The FA via Getty Images)

Liverpool will rename stand after Kenny Dalglish

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 26: (THE SUN OUT, THE SUN ON SUDNAY OUT) Jurgen Klopp manager of Liverpool during a training session at Melwood Training Ground on April 26, 2017 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by John Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

Liverpool Need A Quick Recovery

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - MARCH 11: Ryan Sessegnon of Fulham celebrates after he scores the third goal during the Sky Bet Championship match between Newcastle United and Fulham at St James' Park on March 11, 2017 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Ian Horrocks/Getty Images)

Liverpool May Look to Ryan Sessegnon for their Defensive Needs

NORWICH, ENGLAND - JANUARY 07: Virgil van Dijk of Southampton reacts during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Norwich City and Southampton at Carrow Road on January 7, 2017 in Norwich, England. (Photo by Stephen Pond/Getty Images)

Liverpool Included in the Chase for Top-Dollar Van Dijk

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 23: Jurgen Klopp manager of Liverpool looks on prior to the Premier League match between Liverpool and Crystal Palace at Anfield on April 23, 2017 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Liverpool’s Last Stand of the Season, Four Matches to go

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 11: (THE SUN OUT, THE SUN ON SUNDAY OUT) Daniel Sturridge of Liverpool during a training session at Melwood Training Ground on April 11, 2017 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by John Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

Daniel Sturridge’s Time at Liverpool Could Be Done

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 21: (THE SUN OUT, THE SUN ON SUNDAY OUT) Jurgen Klopp manager of Liverpool talks with Lucas Leiva during a training session at Melwood Training Ground on April 21, 2017 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

Quick Liverpool Injury Update on Lucas and Matip ahead of Palace Clash

WEST BROMWICH, ENGLAND - APRIL 16: Roberto Firmino of Liverpool celebrates scoring his sides first goal with Emre Can of Liverpool during the Premier League match between West Bromwich Albion and Liverpool at The Hawthorns on April 16, 2017 in West Bromwich, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Liverpool Take on Resurgent Crystal Palace

HERTFORD, ENGLAND - MARCH 24: Joe Hart makes a save during the England Training Session at The Grove Hotel on March 24, 2017 in Hertford, England. (Photo by Michael Regan - The FA/The FA via Getty Images)

Liverpool’s Jurgen Klopp is Losing Joe Hart

MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 02: Karim Benzema of Real Madrid celebrates during their La Liga match between Real Madrid and Deportivo Alaves at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on 02 April 2017 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Power Sport Images/Getty Images)

Liverpool Links to La Liga’s Talent