Brendan Rodgers and The Transfer Committee: The Criteria

The dust has yet to settle on the wild and wondrous campaign of 2013/14, yet the transfer rumour mill is in full swing; with Liverpool its traditional epicentre. However, among the traditional nonsensical reports of Ricardo Quaresma finally sealing his move to Liverpool and Simao finally receiving the call from Senor Rafa to board...

Match Report: Shamrock Rovers 0 Liverpool 4

It was a dreary and grey night in Dublin's Aviva Stadium which welcomed the clash between Glasgow Celtic lookalike Shamrock Rovers, and the Premier League runner up, Liverpool FC. Liverpool fielded a relatively weakened side as all the first team players who have been selected for their respective countries to take part in this...

Anfield Index PODCAST: We’ve Got Our Club Back!

Episode 26: We've Got Our Club Back Date: 13th May, 2014 The season ends with Liverpool FC finishing in the runners up spot in the Premier League. Whilst it may be upsetting for fans to come so close the season should be celebrated. For the first time ever The Anfield Index Podcast has just three guys in the...

Thank You Brendan Rodgers

Dear Brendan Rodgers, I hope this letter reaches you in good spirits even if things haven't panned out quite how we all would've wanted on the final Sunday of the season. I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you and your team for all your efforts, not just this season, but both campaigns you have...

Liverpool FC: Our Hopes and Expectations, Leaked Goals and Revelations

This Sunday at Anfield, a 2013/14 Premier League winners trophy will be present along with some medals, just in case. All we need to accompany this agonising reminder of how close we've come this season is Jim Bowen to tell us what we could have won, before revealing said silverware, Bullseye style. There's still...

A Henderson-sized gap: How we’ve fared without him | Stats

A soul-destroying week has brought our title hopes down from cloud nine to only a slight chance of glory. The two results against Chelsea and Crystal Palace have gifted Manchester City an unbelievable chance of regaining the Premier League title - and even though we'll be cheering on Villa and West Ham like they're...

AnfieldIndex PODCAST: Perspective

Episode 25: Perspective Date: 7th May, 2014 More disappointment for Liverpool as they squander a 3 goal lead at Crystal Palace to leave their title hopes hanging by a thread. This week there was a sense of perspective on the AIPodcast - John Ritchie hosted the show with guests Sachin Nakrani, Marco Lopes & Gags Tandon. No stats...

Crystal Palace 3 Liverpool 3 | Recording of Live Fan Commentary & Analysis

Anfield Index Commentary: Crystal Palace 3 Liverpool 3 Date: 6th May, 2014 Full audio commentary from Liverpool supporters James Owens (@_Maleven) and Simon Furnivall (@SFurnivall) who also analysed the major incidents as they happened in the heartbreaking draw with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. Pre-match show, half time analysis and full time show also included which were hosted by...

Liverpool FC Fans – Fragile: Handle With Care

It has been a very strange week in the life of being a Liverpool fan. Especially if you have a Twitter account. Oh boy, especially if you have a Twitter account. Following the defeat that ended, not only our unbeaten outset to 2014, but the incredible eleven game winning streak. The Premier League is also...

A Celebration of the Ninety Six

Last Monday fans and first team players at a sold out Anfield were treated to a thoroughly entertaining encounter between a team of Local Legends and a team of International Legends. I was lucky enough to be invited into the Press Box for the game and also took over the Anfield Index Twitter account...

A Stats Tribute to the Influential Steven Gerrard

Heads fell into the hands of every Liverpool fan around the world when Steven Gerrard slipped to gift Chelsea the lead on Sunday. It was the last thing our inspirational and determined Captain deserved after his work throughout his career and the season.  He's worked his way into the PFA Team of the Season,...

AnfieldIndex PODCAST: Aftermath – The Support Group

Episode 24: AFTERMATH - THE SUPPORT GROUP Date: 29th April, 2014 After the disappointment of Liverpool's loss to Chelsea the AIPodcast was a little different this week. It had a bit of a support group feel to it. John Ritchie was back to host the show with guests Jan Gorski-Mescir, Graeme Kelly & Gags Tandon. Only a few...

Liverpool 0 Chelsea 2 | Recording of Live Fan Commentary & Analysis

Anfield Index Commentary: Liverpool 0 Chelsea 2 Date: 28th April, 2014 Full audio commentary from Liverpool supporters James Owens (@_Maleven) & Simon Furnivall (@SFurnivall). Pre-match show, half time analysis and full time show host by Gags Tandon (@AnfieldIndex). A brand new feature bought to you by the Anfield Index Team that we hope to continue if you could leave some...

Manager of the Year: Pulis or Rodgers?

As the Premier League draws to a close, the annual award ceremonies will soon begin with accolades awarded to the highest performing managers and players. While many fans' opinions are split, ultimately the eventual winners are unanimously chosen by their peers, journalists and professionals alike, with very little doubt about the players and managers...

Match Report: Liverpool’s Legends

A packed Anfield was treated to an entertaining afternoon as the Liverpool Local Legends took on the International Legends in an encounter which ended 2-2, with the goals coming via a brace from Robbie Fowler, a Michael Thomas own goal, and Bruno Cheyrou. It was very much a game of two halves as Kenny Dalglish's...

Martin Skrtel: The tale of the unlikely hero

It's always a heart-in-your-mouth moment - Martin Skrtel catches your eye, with his arms around an opposition striker, with only seconds to go. More often than not this season, it's a defensive move that's been effective enough to manage those last minute free-kicks that could have changed a lot of results for us, and who...

Anfield Index PODCAST: Three Shy of the Title | Norwich 2 Liverpool 3

Episode 23: THREE SHY OF THE TITLE Date: 22nd April, 2014 On the AnfieldIndex Podcast this week Gags Tandon hosts the show with guests Dave Hendrick, Jim Fishlock and Ryan McTernan. The panel discuss impressive Liverpool's eleventh win in a row against Norwich City and analyse tactically and statistically like no other podcast will!   There are more pressing...

Johnson and Johnson | Both Sides of The Glen

Former Liverpool coach Kevin Keen recently declared in an interview with BBC 5 Live, that Glen Johnson has been “outstanding” for the club this season, and he’s not the only one to be praising the Liverpool and England right-back. This article on Sky Sports described him as one of the most effective full backs...

With Hendo out, Who Carries the Piano? Liverpool Pressing Action Stats

Bill Shankly famously said "A football team is like a piano. You need eight men to carry it and three who can play the damn thing." Brendan Rodgers current side is weighted slightly differently, with his team packed full of musicians and often just Jordan Henderson lugging the heavy equipment around. Having first wanted to move Henderson on to...

Sterling is Money

"This does not f***ing slip now. "Listen. Listen. This is gone. We go to Norwich. Exactly the same. We go again. Come on!" Steven Gerrard delivered the aforementioned words following the most dramatic ninety minutes of Premier League football this season. His side had let slip a two goal lead versus league chasers Manchester City, but...

Liverpool’s Progress: A Case Study

Brendan Rodgers' first league campaign at the helm started very slowly with three losses and two draws in our first five games and although things did get better as the season went on, we only managed to finish seventh and were left as outside contenders for even fourth this season. The most frustrating part...

Anfield Index PODCAST: We Go Again! Liverpool 3 Man City 2

Episode 22: WE GO AGAIN Date: 17th April, 2014 On the AnfieldIndex Podcast this week Gags Tandon hosts the show with guests Dave Hendrick, Jay Riley, Dan Rhodes and Kosha Vyas. The panel discuss impressive Liverpool's tenth win in a row against Manchester City and analyse tactically and statistically like no other podcast will! Jay and Kosha...

See Us Home, Kolo Lad

What’s your favourite funny sight in football? For me, it always used to be the keeper getting sent off. There’s the hilarity of an outfield player having to go in goal and we are treated to the joy of the massively oversized shirt, the big flapping gloves and, if the footballing Gods are smiling upon us,...

Women’s Super League Preview 2014 | Can Liverpool retain title?

Liverpool Ladies are preparing to defend their league title against the other 7 teams in the Women's Super League. The Women's game in this country has grown massively over the last few years and that is down to the newly formed WSL. With only 8 teams in the league it really is a Super League. It...

Liverpool 3 Man City 2 | Recording of Live Fan Commentary & Analysis!

Anfield Index Commentary: Liverpool 3 Man City 2 Date: 14th April, 2014 Full audio commentary from Liverpool supporters Gags Tandon (@AnfieldIndex), Jim Fish (@JimFish286) and James Owens (@_Maleven who also analysed the major incidents as they happened from the controversial win for Liverpool away at West Ham United. Pre-match show, half time analysis and full time show also included! A...

Live Audio Fan Commentary: Liverpool Vs Manchester City!

Welcome to live audio commentary for the HUGE Liverpool Vs Manchester City match from Anfield. The commentary is totally free, all you need to do is log in via Twitter in the section below or sign up via email to get access to the free audio commentary and you can even leave comments in...

Liverpool Launch 2014-15 Home Kit!

Liverpool FC launched their brand new 2014-15 Home kit with 1,000 supporters present for the launch. Jordan Henderson, Kolo Toure, Philippe Coutinho and Simon Mignolet were the models for the event! A picture of Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard is included below - and in our opinion there is too much white on the shirt. Had...

Brendan Rodgers and the Counter Narratives

From the first moment Brendan Rodgers was appointed as the new manager of Liverpool Football Club, fans angry with FSG for sacking a club legend couldn't wait to see him fail. First, his team played too many passes sideways. Then, Rodgers was ‘too idealistic’. He talked too much, had no Plan B and up...

Anfield Index PODCAST: Can We Make It 10? West Ham 1 Liverpool 2

Episode 21: Can We Make It Ten? Date: 8th April, 2014 On the AnfieldIndex Podcast this week Gags Tandon hosts the show with guests Dave Hendrick, Jay Patel and Neil Poole. The panel discuss Liverpool's ninth win in a row against West Ham and analysis tactically and statistically like no other podcast will! The guys also look at...