Liverpool FC Articles

Anfield Index PODCAST: Episode 42 | Liverpool FC – The New World Order

Episode 42 - Liverpool FC - The New World Order Date: 2nd September, 2014 John Ritchie makes a comeback on this week's episode hosting the show once again. Joining him on the show are Dave Hendrick, Jay Riley and Gags Tandon. They discuss the impressive win against Tottenham at length picking out the better performers whilst Dave has a...

The Flow is Back! Pass and Move, It’s The Liverpool Groove

It's taken a couple of games to get back into the momentum of the season. We saw some aspects of what we built up last season in the first couple of games, but only against Spurs did we see the real Liverpool. Everyone seemed to have a good feeling about Sunday, which wasn't surprising considering...

Liverpool FC – New Signings Watch: First Impressions

Everyone will take great comfort in knowing that we've built upon our team this transfer window, strengthening, and deepening the squad - and all at a cheaper price than what Manchester United have spent. Even with all the hype, it takes most new signings a while to show their true potential. However, first impressions always...

Anfield Index PODCAST: Episode 41 – Once More Unto The Breach

Episode 41 - Once More Unto The Breach Date: 27th August, 2014 It's Episode 41 and we've got a different panel for you! Joining Gags this week are Jan Gorski-Mescir, Brian Durand and, Football Editor of The Times, Tony Evans. They briefly talk about the context of Liverpool's loss against Manchester City, what it means, where the issues were...

Markovic & Balotelli | They’ll Hate Us for This

Initially, this article was to be written with the sole purpose of Lazar Markovic in mind. However, given light to recent events there is simply no way one can discuss the topic of piss boiling without mentioning the highly probable transfer of Mario Balotelli to Liverpool FC. A character of great myth, a man...

Brendan Rodgers – the Story of his Managerial Career

BRENDAN Rodgers has grown into one of the most exciting and respected managers in the Premier League. The Northern Irish born man grew up in Ballymena where he learnt and played football with his local side. In 1990, at the age of 17, Rodgers moved to Reading to further his career but it was halted...

Daniel Sturridge: The Pressing Issue – Exclusive Pressing Action Stats

Anfield Index is paving the way when it comes to recording the amount of pressing undertaken by Liverpool players. The analysis of pressing actions isn't just another meaningless number to add to the myriad of useless statistics available to football fans, this data is integral to Liverpool’s system under Brendan Rodgers. The recent Anfield...

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...

AnfieldIndex PODCAST: Why Always Him? Mario Balotelli Special

AnfieldIndex PODCAST: Why Always Him? Mario Balotelli Special Date: 23rd August, 2014 Another day another AIPodcast! This time it's discussing the enigma that is Mario Balotelli: Why Always Him? The debate it is on - the pros the cons - it's all in this Podcast - the stats the effect he'll have on Liverpool FC! Listen in and enjoy! Dave...

Liverpool 2 Southampton 1 | The Awkward First Date

So life goes on without Luis Suarez for Liverpool FC. They played their first competitive game without him. The prospect of starting a new season without your main talisman was a daunting one for the reds and you could sense the nerves on and off the pitch. The opening game against Southampton was somewhat reminiscent...