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LFC | A Letter From America

A little over a month ago I expressed interest in, and was contacted about, the possibility of being on an Anfield Index “International Addition” podcast. I would be representing Liverpool Football Club supporters from the United States. Unfortunately, due to timing and technical problems on my end, I was not even able to “audition”...

How Transfers Work, Sometimes Don’t – and Why.

I've been thinking about writing something on this for a while, the way transfers work today - or don't in many cases, the seemingly infinite variables and how they differ from those those of yesteryear, and the carefree days of yore - if you believe in all that. There was however an obvious snag,...

Anfield Index PODCAST | Episode 34: Interview with Tony Evans

Episode 34 - Interview with Tony Evans Date: 17th July, 2014 This week on the Anfield Index Podcast John Ritchie interviews, the Football Editor of The Times, Tony Evans. They cover Tony's book; "I don't know what it is but I love it", Luis Suarez, transfers, FSG and their desire to win, Moreno and what went wrong in...

Anfield Index Presents: The Tomkins Times Podcast

Anfield Index Presents: The Tomkins Times Podcast Date: 16th July, 2014 Welcome to the first edition of The Tomkins Times Podcast! Brief Overview: Open with Suarez leaving, and how we replace his goals/assists. The number of team goals Rodgers will be aiming for next season. Our favourite Suarez memories. Discussing the Markovic transfer and other incoming players. Paul talks about The...

Why Bony and not Benzema?

In the last few weeks I’ve sensed a real feeling of discontent regarding the calibre of players Liverpool have been linked to, Premiership names such as Wilfried Bony, Loic Remy and not with players like Karim Benzema and Gonzalo Higuain. I've seen a lot of people say things like "The players we have signed...

Replacing Suarez’s Goals

He's finally gone. Weeks of negotiations have seen the third best player in the world move to Barcelona for £75m. Many have said this is too cheap, especially when you consider the 'less good' Gareth Bale, moved for £80m just last season. However, Bale has never bitten anyone, nor (supposedly) racially abused someone and...

Liverpool FC: Shaping up for 2014/15

Liverpool arrive yet again at major crossroads in their path to challenge for top honours. Cries of ‘it’s the bigger summer transfer window’ in years are heard around Anfield and social media is in a frenzy over how the proceeds from the impending sale of Luis Suarez should be spent. Luis Suarez – the day...

Where To Spend The Suarez Money? Di Maria V Griezmann v Draxler v Reus

You all know the story; Luis Suarez to Barcelona is complete for a rumoured £75 million pounds. The deal has been in the air for weeks as the question of whether Alexis Sanchez would be used as a make-way raged on. Arsenal came calling and the deal has been done, £35 million will see Alexis...

Anfield Index Presents: The Liverbirds Podcast Episode 2

Anfield Index Presents: The Liverbirds Podcast Episode 2: Fookin' Football Date: 15th July, 2014 After making a huge splash with their first podcast the Liverbirds are back with a bigger and better Episode 2! Kosha hosts the show this time as the girls; Rae, Enzo and Nina talk in depth about the World Cup, their favourite moments from...

Replacing Luis Suarez | A Tactical Affair

Replacing Luis Suarez, like-for-like, is impossible. The Uruguayan brought an array of unique qualities, and equally unique flaws, which can’t be replenished by the simple act of buying another footballer. Suarez will leave a void when it comes to many aspects of the Liverpool experience, including the tactical set-up, and what follows is an assessment of...