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The Gags Tandon Show: Liverpool's Worst Cup Final Performance Ever - Fan Reaction to LFC 1-2 Newcastle

The Gags Tandon Show: Liverpool's Worst Cup Final Performance Ever - Fan Reaction to LFC 1-2 Newcastle

The Gags Tandon Show but without Gags who was at Wembley to witness Liverpool's worst showing under Arne Slot so far. Jack McIndoe is joined by Eddie Gibbs to unpack Liverpool's embarrassing showing the Carabao Cup Final. Did Slot get it wrong? Why was Salah hardly involved? So many players look tired? Is the Premier League title race back on? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Post Match Raw: GALAXY BRAIN

Post Match Raw: GALAXY BRAIN

Guy Drinkel is in the hosting seat, and is joined by Trev Downey & Dave Hendrick to discuss Liverpool's loss and more importantly embarrassing performance against Newcastle in the League Cup final. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
David Lynch: NEWCASTLE WANTED IT MORE THAN LIVERPOOL! | Carabao Cup final reaction

David Lynch: NEWCASTLE WANTED IT MORE THAN LIVERPOOL! | Carabao Cup final reaction

Liverpool suffered heartbreak at Wembley as they were beaten 2-1 by Newcastle in the Carabao Cup final. Dan Burn and Alexander Isak condemned Arne Slot's side to defeat despite Federico Chiesa's late consolation goal under the arch. But Reds reporter David Lynch has no doubt that this was a deserved result for both sides. In this post-match analysis from Wembley, he highlights a lack of physicality as Liverpool's biggest issue, and suggests Trent Alexander-Arnold could have made a big difference. Check out this review and let us know your thoughts on the match in the comments below. For more Liverpool news, make sure you like and subscribe, and don't forget to follow David on X, Facebook and Bluesky @davidlynchlfc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bring On The International Break  - Gameweek 29: The Final Whistle

Bring On The International Break - Gameweek 29: The Final Whistle

Nina and Ben Pescod are back discussing Gameweek 29 - Arsenal close the gap to 12 points after beating Chelsea 1-0 in a borefest game. Brighton draw to Man City. Spurs lose to Fulham and Nottingham forest continue to impress as Liverpool lose to Newcastle in the Carabao Cup. All this and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Arne Slot Post-Match Press Conference | Liverpool 1-2 Newcastle | Carabao Cup Final

Arne Slot Post-Match Press Conference | Liverpool 1-2 Newcastle | Carabao Cup Final

Arne Slot speaks to the media following Liverpool's League Cup Final against Newcastle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Premier League Preview PODCAST: Liverpool Vs Aston VIlla

Premier League Preview Show - Liverpool Vs Aston Villa Date: 11th September, 2014 Welcome to a brand new show by The Anfield Index Podcast! Jim Fishlock hosts this show speaking to Jason Roberts and Villa supporter, and writer for the Bleacher Report, Sam Tighe. They discuss both sides excellent form of late with Aston Villa surprisingly flying high this...

What Does Allen Even Do?

Since the beginning of 2014 nearly everybody in the Liverpool squad has come on leaps and bounds in terms of development and importance within the structure. Jordan Henderson has gone from water carrier to team carrier. Raheem Sterling has gone from wasted talent to one of, if not the brightest spark in English football....

Whether You’re Lovren It or Not – Analysis Of The New LFC Defence.

It has been a mixed start to the campaign for LFC.  A nervy 2-1 victory over a depleted Southampton  side, a harsh sounding 3-1 defeat to Man City & and a commanding win over Spurs at White Lane. Many positives can be taken from the opening 3 games: a sublime Henderson assist, a world class...

Sakho and Lovren: The Odd Couple

The appetite has been whetted, the summer consigned to the history books, the Premier League has assumed complete control of our consciousness - almost - alas, however; we sit in the midst of one of the most frustrating weekends of the year. Yes, international football has again stolen our weekend thunder, by rearing it's...

Anfield Index PODCAST: It’s All About Brendan Rodgers

Episode 43 - It's All About Brendan Rodgers Date: 9th September, 2014 It's International Break and surely you don't want us to talk about England! So we've got together a panel to discuss the one and only Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers. Gags Tandon hosts with guests Jay Riley, Graeme Kelly and, Liverbird, Nina Kauser giving their opinion on the...

To Marquee, or Not To Marquee? That Was The Question for Liverpool

As the dust settles following the closure of the transfer market there is still a lingering question for many: Why didn’t we buy a so called marquee signing? Of course in a way you could argue we did as in terms of talent and worldwide column inches Balotelli certainly ticks the boxes. However when...

Indian Anfield Index PODCAST | Episode 2

International Supporters Edition: India Date: 8th September, 2014 It's the second instalment of the Indian Anfield Index Podcast! Darshni is back as the host and she's joined by Neil, Srikanth, Dhananjai and Vishal. They cover the following: the season so far, Daniel Agger, Mario Balotelli, debate whether Steven Gerrard is undroppable and also the Champions League! All this and more -...

In the Beginning was ‘the Big One’… | Liverpool FC European Cup Nostalgia

LFC’s first Controversial European Campaign To do this story of the first steps into Liverpool FC's momentous European story a modicum of justice would require a decent sized book - maybe I'll write it if Tony Evans doesn't beat me to it - who knows? However, that’s not really on under the ongoing circumstances of...

Analysis of Liverpool’s Spending | Summer 2014 Transfer Fees Round Up

As most have been made aware, the £835m spent by Premier League clubs during this summer's transfer window was the most ever. Not just in England, but in any league in the world. Ever. The previous record of £630m was also held by the Premier League from 2013 is still a figure that hasn't...

Liverpool’s Vice-Captaincy Conundrum

I can't say it enough. Thank you for everything.! http://t.co/btqdOBI4Vb — Daniel Agger (@DanielAgger) September 1, 2014 As gracefully as he once glided up the pitch with the ball at his feet Daniel Agger has departed Liverpool to return to the club where his career began. His heavily tattooed body has finally given in to the demands...

Anfield Index Presents: The Analytics Podcast

Anfield Index Presents: The Analytics Podcast Date: 5th September, 2014 Welcome to the brand new Anfield Index Analytics show hosted by Dan Kennett! On this show Dan and his panel of stattos (Andrew Beasley and Daniel Rhodes) will discuss the numbers behind the big Liverpool win at White Hart Lane as well as the season for Liverpool so...

Hodging your Bets | Roy Hodgson and the FA

First things first I am not a fan of the England football team, I have nothing against them or anything, it’s just that club football is everything to me. However whilst I’m not a fan of England I am even less of a fan of incompetence. You may think this is where I’m going...

The Talismanic Enigma: Mario Balotelli

“The Mark of a Genius!” They cried, when Luis put another past Norwich. “Dalglish is unstoppable!” They chanted, when Kenny put another past United. “Rush is on fire!” They bellowed, when Ian put the third past Everton. “Torrreeeeeeess!!!!” They screamed, as Fernando slotted home against the Gunners. Robbie Fowler, John Toshak, Michael Owen, John Aldridge, Peter Beardsley, Kevin...

Are Liverpool The Right Club for Fabio Borini?

On-going speculation and several transfer links with other clubs has clouded what might have been a pleasant summer holiday for Fabio Borini. Whilst most 'fringe' players would enjoy attracting interest from other Premier League clubs offering regular first-team action, Borini was having none of it. After enjoying a successful campaign on loan at Sunderland last...

Rodgers’ Diamond Distraction

Diamonds may be a girl’s best friend but the diamond is also starting to be crucial to Brendan Rodgers and his Liverpool team. The 4-4-2 diamond formation is bringing several benefits to this Liverpool team, most notably numbers centrally and lots of distraction up top. After the departure of Luis Suarez, the additions of Adam Lallana...

The Liverbirds PODCAST Episode 5: The Liver-Pervs

The Liverbirds Podcast Episode 5: The Liver-Pervs Date: 2nd September, 2014 The ladies are back for Episode 5 of The LiverBirds Podcast and it's the original crew of Rae, Kosha, Nina and Enzo! Rae hosts the show as they cover their stand out performers from the Spurs game as well as stories of an amazing away day from...

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...

Champions League Preview PODCAST – The Group Stage Draw Reaction

Champions League Preview Show - The Group Stage Draw Reaction Date: 29th August, 2014 Another day, another Anfield Index Podcast but this time it's another new show with host Marco Lopes! This Champions League Preview special will preview all of Liverpool FC's games in the competition this season! Joining Marco are Liverbird, Nina Kauser, and AIPodcast regular, Dave...

Proactive vs Reactive | Liverpool’s divided back four?

Monday was disappointing wasn’t it? After impressing for the majority of the first half, Liverpool went in at half time 1-0 down but with justification to remain positive that we could come back into it in the second 45. However, as we all know, it wasn’t to be and after 95 minutes we had been...

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...

Premier League Preview Show PODCAST: Spurs Vs Liverpool

Premier League Preview Show - Spurs Vs Liverpool Date: 28th August, 2014 Welcome to a brand new show by The Anfield Index Podcast!  Jim Fishlock hosts this show speaking to Graeme Kelly and Spurs supporter, and host of the EPL Round Table Podcast, Kevin de Vries. They discuss both sides excellent players in terms of Erik Lamela for Spurs...

Write-Off Liverpool FC at Your Peril!

Football has returned, finally! Club football I mean, the good stuff, the stuff that matters. Yes, the Premier League kicked off its new season last Saturday and, by now, all 20 clubs involved have played their opening two matches. The biggest game of the season so far took place on Monday night, when last...

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...

Welcome to The Sterling & Coutinho Show!

It has been said that the club will always be bigger than any one player and new heroes are born. In the past decade we have seen Owen, Torres and Suarez leave the club with fans wondering who will the next superstar to arrive at Anfield. Thankfully, we don’t need to look any further...

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...