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AI Podcast Episode 8: The Game No One Saw

Episode 8: The Game No One Saw Date: 8th January, 2014 On the first AnfieldIndex Podcast of 2014 we are joined by Rory Smith from The Times to talk all things Liverpool FC as well as an insight into the January Transfer Window. There's a bunged up statistical review on the pressing Liverpool did against Hull as well as...

Liverpool FC’s Set Pieces for 13-14 Analysed

"Liverpool awarded a free-kick." "Liverpool get a corner." For a split second you are delighted at the chance of setting up a threatening goal opportunity. Then, just as quickly as you think this, you realise you support Liverpool and automatically slump back into your seat and just wait for the inevitable front post clearance from the opposition. I don’t...

A night with Barnes, Aldridge and McAteer in Birmingham – 6th March!

  Fancy attending a gala-dinner event (Curry served at your table!) with Liverpool legends John Barnes, John Aldridge & Jason McAteer? The night will be hosted by BBC Asian Network's Noreen Khan! Listen to the legends speak about their careers and also, if you're lucky, get to ask your own question. Bring along any memorabilia you want...

Liverpool Vs Oldham – Part 3 | FA Cup Preview

The FA Cup returns to Anfield for the first time since Stewart Downing sent the Reds to Wembley scoring the winner in a 2-1 victory over Stoke in March 2012 as you should know Liverpool went on to play in the Final that year unfortunately losing to Chelsea. The Opponents The 3rd Round draw saw Liverpool...

Liverpool FC: It’s all about perspective

With 2013 coming to an end, and as people strive to make New Years Resolutions, I find myself looking at some of the reaction to Liverpool defeats on the various social media outlets and forums that I sometimes wonder when all the common sense went out of being a football fan? Don't get me wrong,...

Is Simon Mignolet Good Enough? Compared to Cech, De Gea, Howard & Szczesny

It was the season to be jolly, until Boxing Day, when Alvaro Negredo's awkward strike was helped into the back of the net by Simon Mignolet's hand and gifted Manchester City three points, prompting mass hysteria on Twitter - as always seems to be the case these days. "He isn't good enough!" and "Bring back...

AI Podcast 7: Christmas Hazard

Episode 7: Christmas Hazard Date: 30th December, 2013 The team focus on reviewing the two losses over Christmas and players that aren't performing tactically and statistically whilst also covering the January Transfer Window! Gags (AnfieldIndex) reviews the away games this season and how different the two Christmas games actually were in comparison to other games this season. Jim Fish...

Brendan Rodgers | Stepping Out of The Shadows

Picture the scene… Liverpool dismisses an iconic club legend from the post as manager. The outrage is at full tilt, and the fractions amongst the support get wider and wider. The new manager is relatively young, he’s fresh faced and full of idea’s and he’s just walked into one of the biggest clubs in the world. He...

Manchester City 2 Liverpool 1 | In-depth Match Review

Trade offs have been mentioned a number of times in this tactical column. That is largely because they are such a key part to football. Teams cannot fully control all areas of a game. If you press high, you leave space behind. If you defend deep, you leave space in front. If you play...

Drop Coutinho? No-No-No!

It wouldn't surprise anyone if defeat at the Etihad was to be the result for all nineteen visiting teams this season. However not many will walk away from facing Manchester City in their home ground with the praise that Liverpool are receiving. Liverpool continued to play the excellent press and counter football that worked...