Singer-songwriter Danny Griffiths picks his dream Liverpool XI in our new feature, Sport Playlists: Dream Team.
The Shrewsbury based singer-songwriter is a lifelong supporter of the Anfield side. His story began singing covers in local pubs. As he grew more comfortable performing for an audience, he started introducing his own material into his sets. Those songs quickly found an audience of their own.
Recently signed to Glassnote Music following a breakout year of sold-out shows and overwhelming fan demand for the songs from his live set, last month saw Danny unveil his highly anticipated debut single, ‘Lightweight Champion’. A standout of his live sets, ‘Lightweight Champion’ has been at the centre of his growing momentum. Shared repeatedly in demo form, the song has prompted a steady stream of fans asking when they could finally hear it in full. A recent clip generated 120K views in 24 hours.
The online momentum has translated directly into a growing live audience, with Griffiths selling out headline shows for the past six months. He has also supported The Kooks, Jamie Webster, The K’s and The Cheap Thrills, with headline dates continuing through the end of this year before he joins Two Door Cinema Club on tour in February 2027.
Danny Griffith’s Dream Liverpool XI
Goalkeeper: Pepe Reina
“The first goalkeeper I remember as a kid playing for Liverpool, and he’s from Spain which is where I was born.”
“My first memory of ever meeting a Liverpool player is Daniel Agger, in a random supermarket in Spain!”
Right Midfield: Sadio Mané
“Lightning quick on the wing and a true goalscorer & creator.”
Centre Midfield: Steven Gerrard
“Mr Liverpool. An ideal box to box man, and the best pound for pound midfielder Liverpool has ever had.”
Centre Midfield: Philippe Coutinho
“He’s a wizard. One of my first ever footballing idols.”
Left Midfield: Luis Díaz
“So exciting to watch. He seems like he plays with fire in his belly and ice in his veins.”
Striker: Fernando Torres
“El Niño. In his peak, what a player. Unstoppable in his prime.”
Striker: Luis Suarez
“Ferocious, throw the kitchen sink at them mentality. Never say die. You definitely don’t want to play against him but you want him on your team.”
Manager: Bill Shankly
“He was before my time, but I fully believed he was my grandad for the first 10 years of my life as that’s what my dad used to tell me!
