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England Guarantees: Two Footed Extra Time

England Guarantees: Two Footed Extra Time

Dave looks at the news & gossip, as he looks at guaranteed starters for England squad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
World Cup Qualifiers Update: The Two Footed Podcast

World Cup Qualifiers Update: The Two Footed Podcast

Dave takes a look at the current state of the World Cup qualifiers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Big Decisions: The Wirtz Paradox - How can Arne Slot unlock Liverpool's German superstar?

Big Decisions: The Wirtz Paradox - How can Arne Slot unlock Liverpool's German superstar?

With talk of his struggles to settle, Dave Davis is joined by Trev Downey to discuss Florian Wirtz and how Slot needs to solve it fast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Daily Red Podcast: Formation Change?

Daily Red Podcast: Formation Change?

Dave Hendrick looks at all the latest LFC news. He looks at the possible need to change shape to get the best out of the squad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Joel Ordonez Scouted: Liverpool’s Next Front Foot Centre Half?

Joel Ordonez Scouted: Liverpool’s Next Front Foot Centre Half?

Dave Davis and Dr Phil Bart’s open the show with a full data and eye test breakdown of Club Brugge defender Joel Ordonez. They dig into why Liverpool scouts have been in stadiums watching the 21 year old Ecuadorian, assess his Champions League exposure, and analyse his front foot defending, aerial ability and progression under pressure. The pair compare him directly with Ibrahima Konate, look at his suitability for the Premier League, explore concerns around his carrying, and debate where he sits in Liverpool’s centre back shortlist. They also discuss whether Liverpool would ever run with two young centre halves in Ordonez and Leone and talk about why his price and profile may push him up the queue for January. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Henderson on LGBTQ+ Rights: “I’ve done my bit” – Selective Activism?

The Complex Dance of Allyship: Henderson, Chloe Morgan, and the LGBTQ+ Debate Jordan Henderson has always been more than just a footballer. The Liverpool stalwart and England international has never shied away from using his platform to advocate for social issues, particularly in support of the LGBTQ+ community. Yet, Henderson is quick to clarify that...

Can Liverpool Challenge Man City for the Title?

Liverpool's Early Flourish: A Calculated Start to the Premier League Season A Resilient Start to the Season Four matches into the Premier League season, Liverpool have already set the tone. With a tally of 10 points from three victories and a solitary draw, the Reds have hit the ground running. The goal difference is equally impressive:...

The Hidden Politics Behind Al Ittihad’s £200M Salah Bid

The Intricate Web of Mohamed Salah, Al Ittihad, and Liverpool's Future The Price of Every Player: The Saudi Arabian Temptation In a world where everyone has a price, football is no exception. The summer transfer window has been a testament to this, with Saudi Arabia making waves in the footballing world. Their initial lowball offers soon...

FSG’s Swift Action Saves Anfield Road Stand Project

The Turning Point: Liverpool FC Takes the Helm of Anfield Road Stand Project A New Chapter in Anfield's Expansion Saga In a significant development, Liverpool FC has assumed control of the Anfield Road Stand construction site. This move comes in the wake of Buckingham Group's unfortunate descent into administration. The Buckingham Group, previously responsible for the...

Neil Jones: Liverpool “No Chance” to World Record Salah Bid

The Intricacies of Salah's Saudi Pro League World Record Bid: A Deep Dive Introduction: The Unfolding Drama The football world was recently set abuzz when Saudi Pro League club Al-Ittihad made a world record bid for Liverpool's star player, Mohamed Salah. The audacious move has left fans and pundits alike questioning the motives and the likelihood...

Trent: Hope Injury Doesn’t Derail Further Masterclass

Trent Alexander-Arnold Shines in Liverpool's Convincing Win Over Aston Villa A Masterclass from the Local Lad The opportunity to lead the Reds out for the first time as a local lad under the Sunday sunshine at Anfield would have been a dream come true for Trent Alexander-Arnold. He looked as calm and composed as ever, but...

Henderson Defends FSG’s Transfer Policy

The Henderson Perspective: A Balanced View on FSG's Liverpool Tenure The Henderson Verdict on FSG's Ownership Jordan Henderson, the former Liverpool captain who recently moved to Al Ettifaq in the Saudi Pro League, has been vocal in his support for Fenway Sports Group (FSG), the owners of Liverpool FC. Despite the criticism from some quarters of...

Joe Gomez: Hoping To Become Third Choice

Joe Gomez: The Unsung Hero of Liverpool's Victory Over Aston Villa A Stellar Performance That Shouldn't Go Unnoticed There was a heck of a lot to like about the victory over Aston Villa at Anfield on Sunday as Liverpool cemented their good start to the season. Three goals, an impressive attacking display combined with a clean...

Postmortem as Liverpool Beat Villa 3-0

Liverpool 3 - 0 Aston Villa - The Postmortem This was our first game after the most controversial and stressful summer transfer window, perhaps in the history of the Premier League. A sun-drenched Sunday afternoon saw Aston Villa travel to Anfield on match week four, with some swirling trepidation over how this encounter would unfold....

Dave Hendrick: ‘Jordan Henderson is disconnected from reality ‘

Anfield Index's Daily Catchup on All Things Liverpool FC with Dave Hendrick On today's free Daily Red podcast, Dave Hendrick; in his unique diminutive style, looks at the interview from former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson in The Athletic from today with David Ornstein and Adam Crafton, as the midfielder tries to explain the controversial move. Dave reads...

The Tainted Liverpool Legacy of Jordan Henderson

I will always admire Jordan Henderson for what he achieved at Liverpool, captaining the Reds to much success and proving to be a strong role model during a 12-year spell at the club. At times, he was one of my favourite players, not least because he silenced so many doubters down the years and got...

The Real Reason Behind Lindstrøm’s Reds Rejection

The Untold Story: Why Jesper Lindstrøm Chose Napoli Over Liverpool The €35 Million Question: Napoli or Liverpool? In a summer that saw the transfer market buzzing with activity, Jesper Lindstrøm's move from Eintracht Frankfurt to Napoli caught the eye of many. The Danish midfielder's transfer fee could escalate to a staggering €35 million, but what's more...

The Gravenberch Controversy: What Dutch Coaches Really Think

Dutch Coaches Unimpressed with Midfielder's Decision A Complex Decision Ryan Gravenberch, the 21-year-old midfield sensation, has found himself in hot water with Dutch U21s coach Michael Reiziger and senior team boss Ronald Koeman. The young talent opted to skip the Dutch U21s' European Championship qualifiers against Moldova and North Macedonia. His reason? To settle into his...

Lessons Learned as Liverpool Sail By Aston Villa

Reds Rampant Well that was rather easy all things considered eh. Aston Villa have been mighty impressive under Unai Emery, but Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp enjoyed what turned into a routine three points in the Sunday sunshine at Anfield. Ten points out of twelve from a difficult start on paper and easily the reds best...

Real Reasons Behind Henderson’s Controversial Transfer

The Complexity of Jordan Henderson's Move to Saudi Arabia: A Deeper Dive The Intricacies of a Controversial Transfer When Jordan Henderson, the former Liverpool captain, made the seismic shift to Saudi Arabian Pro League side Al Ettifaq, the football world was left in a state of bewilderment. The move was not just a footballing decision but...

Saudi Delegation in London to Test Klopp’s Mo Resolve

The £200m Question: Will Salah Make the Move to Al-Ittihad? The Final Push: Saudi Delegation in London A delegation from Saudi Arabia touched down in London this past Saturday, signalling their final attempt to woo Liverpool into parting ways with their star player, Mohamed Salah. Despite a resounding message from Anfield and Jurgen Klopp that Salah...

Liverpool’s Number 7 Shirt: Who Has Worn It and How Have They Fared?

In the world of football, certain shirt numbers carry an almost mythical significance. The number 7 shirt is one of those iconic numbers, and at Liverpool Football Club, it has a storied history that spans generations. This article takes a journey through time to explore the legacy of Liverpool's Number 7 shirt, delving into the...

Early Signs Very Positive at Liverpool

The early stages of the 2023/24 Premier League season have been very positive for Liverpool. They were able to add some real quality to their squad during the summer transfer window and performances on the pitch have also been positive. After missing out on a place in the Champions League last season, Liverpool boss Jurgen...

Injury Report: Hamstrings & Training Ground Setbacks

The Reds' Formidable Start Liverpool have hit the ground running this campaign, amassing three victories and a solitary draw in their first four outings. Their latest triumph, a 3-0 dismantling of Aston Villa at Anfield, adds to an already impressive start. The season commenced with a hard-fought 1-1 stalemate at Stamford Bridge against Chelsea, followed...

Mark Evans: ‘Salah would be mad to ignore Saudi offer’

New Red Alert Podcast from Anfield Index On our latest free Red Alert podcast, Dave Davis is joined by his regular cohort Mark Evans to look back at Liverpool's August and ahead to the challenges of September. Key to the conversation is the Mohamed Salah Saudi transfer situation, with the duo expecting different outcomes to...

How Liverpool’s Defence Shut Down Aston Villa

Liverpool vs Aston Villa: A Masterclass in Premier League Dominance Introduction Ah, the Premier League, where men are men and Aston Villa... well, they tried. Liverpool's recent 3-0 thrashing of Aston Villa at Anfield was nothing short of a masterclass. David Lynch, the Liverpool reporter, couldn't have summed it up better: "It was a really convincing...

Reds Stoppers Frustrating Summer Window

The Quiet Frustration of Caoimhin Kelleher: Celtic's Interest and Liverpool's Reluctance The Dilemma of Being Second Choice Caoimhin Kelleher, Liverpool's backup shot-stopper, finds himself in a bit of a quandary. The young Irish goalkeeper is eager to get more minutes under his belt, but with Alisson Becker firmly established as the first-choice keeper at Anfield, opportunities...

Hendrick: ‘Szoboszlai a transformational signing, like Virgil and Alisson’

Anfield Index's Daily Catchup on All Things Liverpool FC with Dave Hendrick On today's free Daily Red podcast, Dave Hendrick; in his unique diminutive style, looks at the win over Aston Villa from the weekend, as the reds produced a dominant performance over Unai Emery's men. There's high praise indeed for Dominik Szoboszlai who Dave...

Szoboszlai, Strong Starts & The Solid Defence

Liverpool's Resurgence: A Closer Look at Klopp's Rejuvenated Reds   Dominik Szoboszlai: A Star in the Making Neil Jones aptly describes Dominik Szoboszlai as a player whose "talent is obvious." The Hungarian midfielder has quickly become a fan favourite, and it's easy to see why. As Jones puts it, "Nobody works harder on the pitch than he...

Doak vs Grav: Who Makes the Cut For Europa Squad?

The Gravenberch Conundrum: Liverpool's Europa League Squad Dilemma A Deadline Day Arrival Raises Questions Liverpool's last-minute acquisition of Ryan Gravenberch from Bayern Munich for a sum that could reach £40m has added another layer of complexity to Jurgen Klopp's squad selection for the Europa League. The Dutch midfielder is the latest addition to an already revamped...

Salah Saudi Move: Never Enough… For Now

The Unyielding Saga of Mo Salah and Al-Ittihad: Why Liverpool Must Stand Firm The Transfer Window May Be Closed, But The Drama Isn't Over Well, that's that then! The transfer window is closed for Liverpool and all clubs around Europe. Many fans will now be thinking, "At least we can concentrate solely on the football." However,...

Thiago & His Final Season at Anfield

The Spaniard's Swansong The most unsurprising news of the day was not that the Saudi Pro League is willing to pay £200m for Mohamed Salah, but that our Spanish maestro, Thiago Alcântara, is once again injured. https://twitter.com/AnythingLFC_/status/1697596194296377847?s=20 It seems like the last year has been a continuing effort to get the world class midfielder fit, in the...

Why Gravenberch’s Liverpool Move Could Haunt Bayern Munich

The Intricacies of Gravenberch's Move to Liverpool: A Bayern Munich Dilemma Why Bayern Munich’s CEO Let Gravenberch Go In a recent interview with Bayern Munich's official website, CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen opened up about the club's decision to part ways with Ryan Gravenberch. The Dutch midfielder was eager for more consistent playing time, a request that ultimately...

Should Liverpool Sell Salah for £200m?

Reactionary Frenzy? Sky Sports seemed intent on creating as much frenzy as they could on deadline day of the European transfer window. Essentially, their role is to create agenda, promote propaganda, and entice multiple fanbases to stay glued to their broadcast. There are an awful lot of people who still quote stories from Sky Sports,...

Hendrick: “Reds Progressive, Aggressive and Front-Footed”

Post Match RAW: DOM-INATION On the latest RAW, Trev Downey, Dave Hendrick and Hari Sethi reflect on a very comprehensive and oddly comfortable 3-0 home victory over Aston Villa. As always, performances are assessed and tactics analysed as the game is dissected in detail. Dave, impressed by Aston Villa's attacking prowess this season, was even...