Some things within football remain largely the same as they have since the game's earliest days, others have accelerated beyond all control.
Liverpool’s 97th goal by a substitute was scored 32 years and one week after it’s first; Jürgen Klopp has produced the same total of strikes from his bench in under eight years. The...
Dale Johnson of ESPN does incredibly well dissecting the questionable decisions across the Premier League every weekend.
A large part of his feature this week focused on Liverpool’s offside goal against Aston Villa. As he points out in the piece, when the IFAB revised the ‘deliberate play’ law at the start of the season, they...
A Controversial Tie Marred by Time Wasting and Buildup Problems
The Tangled Web of Time Wasting
In a game overshadowed by controversy, the Reds' recent 1-1 draw with Aston Villa at Anfield highlighted some of the more problematic aspects of modern football. From an unprecedented amount of "dead time" to seemingly never-ending discussions on the efficacy...
Dissecting Liverpool's Turbulent Season: Post-Match RAW Podcast
Liverpool's season has not been the most inspiring, with an evident shift in the tide; at times looking like a tsunami may engulf the club and its fans. This piece aims to unpack the Reds' trials and tribulations, as expressed by the lads on the most recent episode...
It’s a time for goodbyes at Anfield on Saturday. First off, farewell to a pretty average season. There were times when it was really bad. It’s ended reasonably well but even if Manchester United and Newcastle slip up, it’s been a year of underachievement.
There’s mixed feelings about the players who are leaving. Roberto Firmino...
Liverpool’s performance in their 3-0 win at Leicester City on Monday evening was the sort of calm, controlled display that has been largely lacking on the road in 2022/23. Even if they beat Southampton on the final day, this will still be the Reds’ worst away campaign under Jürgen Klopp, with only eight seasons...
David Lynch Reveals Liverpool's Transfer Budget and Anfield Road Stand Impact
Liverpool's Transfer Budget: Promising Summer Finally
Amid financial uncertainties, there seems to be a silver lining for Liverpool's transfer budget. The club's financial standing has been a hot topic recently, and David Lynch, speaking exclusively on the Anfield Index Media Matters podcast with Dave Davis,...
Liverpool's Summer Strategy: Exclusive Media Matters Podcast with David Lynch
Liverpool's impending summer window stirs up a whirlpool of anticipation and speculation. As the Reds prepare for potential transfers and exits, renowned journalist David Lynch sat down with Anfield Index's Dave Davis to discuss the possibilities in the latest episode of Media Matters.
Ever adaptive, Liverpool...
Under Pressure Podcast Hails Reds' Pressing Evolution
Liverpool FC, under the stewardship of Jurgen Klopp, are experiencing a remarkable return to form, having won seven consecutive games in the Premier League. The reasons for this success are varied, but three key factors seem to stand out: the pressing tactics deployed by Klopp, the emergence of...
Curtis Jones is fighting a losing battle.
The Liverpool midfielder has divided opinion for some time now but this isn’t news, is it? Are you even a midfielder for the Reds if you don’t divide opinion? It is because we all have different opinions on what a midfielder should do?
For example, you’ll have some who...
