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Losing Luis Suarez – is it a Big Problem?

The thought of writing this article was a no brainier. Throughout the last two and half months,  most football pundits have predicted Liverpool will fall down the pecking order this season -  just because they lost their talisman Luis Suarez. Nevertheless, in the words of fellow AnfieldIndex writer Ryan McTernan, "it would be reckless in...

Premier League Preview Show PODCAST: Manchester City Vs Liverpool

Premier League Preview Show - Man City Vs Liverpool Date: 21st August, 2014 Welcome to a brand new show by The Anfield Index Podcast! Jim Fishlock hosts this show speaking to Anfield Index writer Ryan McTernan and Manchester City supporter Rob Pollard. They discuss both sides excellent players in terms of David Silva for City and Sterling/Coutinho for Liverpool.  There's...

Is Solo Sturridge Strong Enough?

We've all heard the rumours of how we are apparently in for every striker on the planet. Some names seem reasonable, others are somewhat... unrealistic. As much as we all love Daniel Sturridge, I'll take you through some thoughts of how he he might have to cope flying solo. The SAS only truly clicked in...

Being: Ian Ayre – A Parody

Ian Ayre sat across from me. A vast expanse of desk separated us. Outside, the Liver Birds eavesdropped on our conversation and inside, a portrait of Shankly lecturing his troops, in a Spartan Anfield dressing room, hung on the wall. Ayre began by outlining details of his, often tortuous, negotiations with Seville for Alberto Moreno, while he nonchalantly...

Anfield Index Presents: The Liverbirds Podcast Episode 4

The Liverbirds Podcast Episode 4: He Drinks Sangria Date: 20th August, 2014 It's episode four of The Liverbirds Podcast and Kosha is stepping into hosting duties again this week. She has regulars Enzo and Nina to form part of her panel whilst the team welcome Darshni Nil, the host of the Indian AI Podcast, to the fray. The...

The Lucky Lucas Shirt

Rumours suggesting that Lucas Leiva could leave this summer may be music in the ears to some, in large part thanks to the massive regression in form shown by the Brazilian since the two long term injuries he suffered, and in some way has never truly recovered from. Sorry to be the party pooper but...

Assessing Liverpool’s Striker Targets: Eto’o, Bony, Cavani, Falcao and Balotelli

It’s been almost a month since Luis Suarez signed for Barcelona and it seems every week that passed a new striker target is revealed. Liverpool will start the season with 3 recognised front men in Sturridge, Lambert and Borini with the latter potentially making a move to Sunderland before the end of the window...

The Psyche of Success | Liverpool FC

Following a season of unprecedented drama, excitement, and entertainment, Liverpool enters its third season under the guidance of forty-one year old manager, Brendan Rodgers. The former Swansea boss has grown and matured in correlation with the squad he has assembled over these two years, creating an attacking, dominant, and extravagant source of entertaining football:...

Anfield Index PODCAST: International Edition – USA

International Supporters Edition: USA Date: 16th August, 2014 Our 9th International Podcast is from the United States of America! Neil Tolley hosts with Ryan Zimbleman, Jon Moore and Jason Belk as guests! They talk about the origin of their support, the recent American Tour (and players that stood out), how they watch the games, NBC's unbelievable coverage in the USA...

Liverpool vs Southampton Preview plus Moreno v Bertrand Stats Comparison

The wait is almost over, come 1:20pm on Sunday Steven Gerrard will line up in the tunnel to lead Liverpool out on to the pitch for another season of Premier League Football. Southampton, the visitors on the opening day, have endured a tough pre-season with their manager and several key players leaving the club,...