The United State of Liverpool’s Pre-Season Tactics

It’s often said that pre-season friendlies are meaningless money-spinning exercises, which if anything serve only to improve match fitness and sharpness. However, there’s an obvious trend when it comes to Liverpool’s opponents for these warm up games, and some noticeable tactical systems at play even at this early stage. With this in mind, here’s...

Olympiakos 0 Liverpool FC 1 | Match Report

A majority of the World Cup stars were back as the Reds kicked off their Guinness International Champions Cup with a 1-0 over Olympiakos thanks to a goal from Raheem Sterling. The Windy City lived up to its name as Liverpool faced the Greek champions at Soldier Field stadium. You would have been forgiven for...

Steve Peters | The ‘chimp’ that figured it out

It has been well documented last season that Liverpool FC has had a helping hand from psychiatrist Dr. Steve Peters. He has helped with the genius the minds of the Liverpool players before demanding games and after mentally vigorous bouts. He was one of the main reasons Steven Gerrard had recovered so promptly from...

Chicago Anfield Index Podcast: Liverpool FC USA Tour Specials

Liverpool FC USA Tour Specials: Chicago Date: 27th July, 2014 Our first #AIPodcast over on Liverpool's USA Tour has supporters from around the United States talking about their experiences on the current tour! Their interactions with players and fans whilst Gags and Jonny talk about their experience as part of the Press Group for Liverpool's pre-game press conference...

The Pros and Cons Of Keeping Daniel Agger

Ever since Liverpool signed Mamadou Sakho on deadline day of Summer 2013, Daniel Agger's position at the club has come into question. After all, why would the club spend over £18m on a left-sided centre back if they weren't going to use him as first choice? So if Agger will be second choice when Sakho...

Indian Anfield Index Podcast: International Edition Specials!

International Supporters Edition: India Date: 25th July, 2014 Our seventh International Supporters special hails from India! Darshni hosts the show with Neil, Dhananjai, Meghana and Srikanth as guests. On this version of the AIPodcast they share their experiences and love for the club that unites us all - Liverpool Football Club. They also talk Luis Suarez, Daniel Sturridge, and transfers! All...

Norwegian Anfield Index Podcast: International Edition Specials!

International Supporters Edition: Norway Date: 24th July, 2014 Our sixth International Supporters special hails from Norway! We have an excellent line up with Ole Hansen, Martin Hansen, Josef Ghanima and Torbjorn Flatin! On this version of the AIPodcast they share their experiences and love for the club that unites us all - Liverpool Football Club. They also talk transfers and...

Transfers: Don’t Believe the Hype | Liverpool FC

Liverpool Football Club just embarked on a pre-season tour of the United States. The Reds will play a least four games over the next fortnight, against the likes of Roma, Manchester City and AC Milan, in four different cities - Boston, Chicago, New York and Charlotte. The tour squad includes new signings Adam Lallana,...

Anfield Index PODCAST: Episode 35 | The Transfer Shuffle

Episode 35 - The Transfer Shuffle Date: 22nd July, 2014 Crisis hits the the Anfield Index Podcast as the planned cast is decimated! Host John Ritchie calls in sick, scheduled guests vanish and there's a mad panic to get last minute replacements! All isn't lost though as Gags Tandon, Dave Hendrick, Jim Fishlock and Ryan McTrippy save the...

The “Marquee Signing” saga: Do Liverpool need one?

Dreaded yet inevitable, Luis Suarez has finally moved on to La Liga. With the great season last year, it was easy to praise the players for their efforts, and the up and coming campaign is something that everyone is looking forward to. However, now with the star striker departed, do we need to bring...

Brendan Rodgers’ Liverpool: A Year of Learning

It is at times required to look back to find focus on what lies ahead. As has been recited in articles, podcasts, and books alike, Liverpool's remarkable achievements last season were unfathomable, especially when one considers the obstacles and interrogations of Rodgers' ability which were  met en route. Unfortunately, many believe 'Brenton Fraudgers' will be...

The Long and Winding Road: the origins of fandom Part 1 | Liverpool FC

True football fans - so they say - are born into a team, or if not, then you don't pick your team, your team picks you. A generalised oversimplification, undoubtedly - yet one that will have many nodding gently with agreement or recognition of their own past 'recruitment'. The idea is that this will...

Preston North End 1 Liverpool FC 2 | Match Report

Following defeat in Denmark to Brøndby, next up for Liverpool was a 2-1 win over Preston North End, with goals courtesy of Suso and Kristoph Peterson. Mirroring the weather we were subjected to in the north west, the first half was a pretty dull affair where no real quality was on show for the supporters...

This Time It’s For Real: Loic Remy to Liverpool Makes Perfect Sense

Liverpool are about to sign Loic Remy, which should ferociously ring your mental bells. They've been consistently linked with him since the 2010/11 season when he scored 15 league goals for Marseille, and the yearly reports of a possible move to Anfield have grown tiresome. We've been here before. But it looks like this...

No Moreno? No Problem! | A Look at Liverpool’s Transfer Target

This summer's transfer window for Liverpool was always going to be an important  one in the club's history. Back in the Champions League for the first time in five years feels like a dream, but for our meagre squad it will be a colossal task to compete in all competitions. Formed after the departure of former...

Swedish Anfield Index PODCAST | International Supporters Edition

International Supporters Edition: Sweden Date: 18th July, 2014 Our fifth International Supporters special hails from Sweden! Robin Fredriksson hosts with guests Mattias Karlsson, Mattias Anderson and Erik Jernberg! On this version of the AIPodcast they share their experiences and love for the club that unites us all - Liverpool Football Club. They also talk transfers, replacing Luis Suarez and the...

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...

Bony…. Um? | A look at Liverpool’s latest transfer target

It's official, Suarez has left Liverpool Football Club for the Catalonian sunshine, to join Messi, Neymar and become one of the "new Galacticos". Good for him, but where does that leave Brendan Rodgers and LFC? €90m richer, but seeking to replace 31 league goals, 12 assists and a whole lot of work rate. Rickie Lambert,...

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...

The Cost Of Adam Lallana

After a prolonged pursuit, St Albans-born Adam Lallana finally signed for Liverpool Football Club. Initially, there was a standoff between the two clubs regarding the fee, with Bournemouth being an added complication into what is always a difficult time. Eventually (after a holiday to Brazil) Lallana signed, but how did the deal come about after...

The Future of Flanagan

For no other club has the term surprise popped up more recently. We were surprised when we signed a Chelsea player who struggled to get off the bench and he began scoring for fun. Surprised that we were within touching distance of winning the league title after finishing seventh the season before. Another surprise...

Anfield Index PODCAST: Episode 33 – Time To Trust Brendan

Episode 33 - Time To Trust Brendan Date: 11th July, 2014 Hello and welcome to the Anfield Index Podcast. Tonight on the show, we’ve gone for a collaboration. There’s no Gags, but there’s me, Dave Hendrick and joining us from the now infamous bunker, we’ve got the dynamic duo of Trevor Downey and Phil Casey from the Daytrippers. Tonight...