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Under Pressure : Part 1 Barnsley

Under Pressure : Part 1 Barnsley

* Liverpool lineups * Stats review: possession, XG, XT, EPV, Shots, Pressures, Monte Carlo * Can you score too many great goals in 1 game? * The Flo/Hugo connection Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Daily Red: Van de Ven Linked?

Daily Red: Van de Ven Linked?

Jack McIndoe brings you the latest Daily Red Podcast, looking at all the latest Liverpool transfer news and updates around the Reds, with a key talk on the links to Micky Van de Ven, Hugo Ekitike speaking on Marseille, and Wirtz on needing more threat, and Mane Winning AFCON! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A Season on the Brink – David Lynch on Marseille, Bournemouth and the Champions League Fear

A Season on the Brink – David Lynch on Marseille, Bournemouth and the Champions League Fear

With Marseille away and Bournemouth looming, David Lynch outlines why this is a defining week for Liverpool’s season. The discussion explores how European progression, top-four hopes and financial consequences are now tightly intertwined, and why there is little margin for error left. Lynch assesses the risks of extra Champions League fixtures, the lack of squad depth, and the growing belief that Liverpool may already be sliding towards Europa League football. A sobering, realistic look at where the season could be decided in a matter of days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Boos, Brutal Honesty and a Silent January – David Lynch on Ramsay, Guehi and Fan Anger

Boos, Brutal Honesty and a Silent January – David Lynch on Ramsay, Guehi and Fan Anger

David Lynch tackles the growing unrest around Anfield, addressing the boos, Arne Slot’s comments on Calvin Ramsay, and why they struck such a nerve with supporters. He explains why Ramsay is unlikely to be Liverpool level, but also why public honesty can be counterproductive in a pressured environment. The conversation then turns to transfer frustration, including Marc Guehi, Jeremy Jacquet and why January is shaping up to be a non-event. A sharp examination of how communication, expectation and inactivity are fuelling fan discontent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Performance Was Better, the Result Still Wasn’t – David Lynch on Burnley and the New Signings

The Performance Was Better, the Result Still Wasn’t – David Lynch on Burnley and the New Signings

David Lynch offers a measured but critical breakdown of Liverpool’s 1–1 draw with Burnley, separating performance from outcome. While the result deepens the sense of frustration, Lynch explains why this was one of Liverpool’s most coherent attacking displays of the season, particularly against a low block. The discussion highlights the growing influence of Florian Wirtz and encouraging contributions from recent signings, while also stressing why missed chances and one defensive lapse were ultimately decisive. A conversation that captures the uncomfortable reality of progress without reward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool FC in August 2014 | What changes could Liverpool make?

Thanks to Brendan Rodgers and his team's work so far this season I am going to suggest that we have already done enough to secure a top 4 spot this season. We have 10 games left to try and finish as high as we possibly can in the Barclays Premier League. The Champions League is where...

Liverpool’s Breathtaking Brand of Football Key to Attracting International Fans

The Premier League's popularity is soaring in the United States, where viewers are developing a deep connection with football (or "soccer") as cable providers afford people access to nearly every match. As American fans select teams to follow by the millions, the ongoing fight between top clubs to capture their rabid support is a...

Anfield Index PODCAST | Liverpool FC: Time To Reclaim Our Perch

Episode 17: Time To Reclaim Our Perch Date: 13th March, 2014 In this episode of The Anfield Index Podcast the team look at Liverpool's potential slip ups from their remaining games, the likelihood of winning the Premier League and Jose Mourinho's antics! Host John Ritchie, regular analyst Gags Tandon and guests Ryan McTernan and Neil Poole then fire...

Brendan Rodgers and The Transfer Committee | The Outgoings

Doubters. Something Brendan Rodgers has had to deal with throughout his brief period as Liverpool manager. Whether it be his credentials, his methods, his transfer signings, his bosses, or his vocabulary, there is nothing that has escaped the manager from ridicule. With particular regards to transfers, fans have spoken themselves to death in discussing who to...

Fabio Borini – Good, but good enough for Liverpool? | Stats Analysis

The Past I’d be lying if I said I knew a lot about Fabio Borini before he had been linked with Liverpool FC. The hype surrounding him prior to his reunion with Brendan Rodgers was quite unfounded and primarily based on video compilations of his best footballing moments. A section of the fans opined that...

Home & Away: Starring Philippe Coutinho | Stats Analysis

Philippe Coutinho’s display in the recent game away at Southampton was disappointing, but not unexpected. Since joining the club he’s put in this type of performance on numerous occasions, with the earliest example being a game against Chelsea at Anfield last season, when he was substituted at half time. A tweet from City Talk’s Jay...

Daniel Sturridge | Witness the Brendan Rodgers Effect

Daniel Sturridge was a promising youngster at Manchester City when he first made his name. He didn’t manage to fulfil his potential as he never really got to play in his desired position or some could argue his attitude was not right. Sturridge just wasn’t cutting it at Manchester City even though it was...

Glen Johnson: His season so far | Stats

Glen Johnson has come out in recent days to say how he's a massive fan of Brendan Rodgers (who isn't at the moment?!) and that he wants to stay at Liverpool for years to come. As a solid and reliable right-back for the majority of his Liverpool career, Johnson is hitting the milestone of 50...

The Taming of Luis Suarez

There’s a scene in the highly acclaimed political thriller series ‘House of Cards’, where the antihero protagonist Francis Underwood is being told by his soon-to-be adversary Raymond Tusk as to which attributes of Francis’ makes him the compelling candidate for a major role in the White House (bear with me as I try my...

Anfield Index PODCAST: Brendan Rodgers – What a Difference a Year Makes!

Episode 16: Brendan Rodgers - What a Difference a Year Makes! Date: 4th March, 2014 On this week's Anfield Index Podcast the panel has a mammoth analysis of one of the most impressive wins this season: the 3-0 win at St Marys. On the podcast we have Dave Hendrick, Andrew Beasley, Jim Fishlock, Ryan McTernan and Gags. There's...

Daniel Sturridge: Preserving Greatness

“Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it.” - Lou Holtz. As he caresses the pitch into submission to his talent on the ball, Daniel Sturridge is rapidly proving all the doubters wrong. Signing from Chelsea for £12million at the dawn of 2013, his signing...

Joe Allen Stars in Late Cameo vs Swansea

Joe Allen is a player in whom Brendan Rodgers has invested a lot. Whilst at Swansea, the Welshman was a mainstay of their Championship play-off winning side, and the diminutive midfielder’s performances brought lavish praise from his manager. ...while he is not at the same level, he is that Xavi or Iniesta type of player....

Liverpool FC: Putting Flesh on Your Dreams

And some day soon, maybe next May, maybe the one after or the one after that, a middle-aged man in a suit will wade through a sea of scarves in front of the Kop, pick one up and tie it around his neck like a docker, make a defiant fist with his left hand...

Anfield Index Podcast Episode 15: Great Expectations

Episode 15: Great Expectations! Date: 24th February, 2014 Finally the #AIPodcast returns after a week off! This week we have the host @JohnRitchie84, @DaveHendrick_AI, @Jay82_LFC & @AnalyseSport analysing Liverpool's dramatic 4-3 win over Swansea! The Panel also analyse Liverpool's strike force and their defence as both are at the opposite ends of the spectrum! Optimism is running high but...

Attention Liverpool Fans, It’s time to Support & Believe

Gerrard is the reason we’re conceding so many goals… No, Johnson is the reason we’re conceding so many goals… No, Agger is the issue… Nope, it’s definitely Jon Flanagan’s fault… It’s definitely Kolo Toure being useless isn’t it. That’s the reason… Just listen to yourselves for a moment. Liverpool won a seven goal thriller to...

I’m on the Rodgers 12 point plan to Redemption

Are you with me? We are 12 league games away from something remarkable. The door to the riches of the Champions League is firmly open to us, it’s beckoning us in like the hostess of our favourite bar or nightclub. We would be foolish not to take up the offer, after all, who knows when...

Simon Mignolet: A potential problem averted

Summer signing Simon Mignolet slotted straight into the Liverpool setup, and has been one of the key players for the Reds so far this season. For goalkeepers, they're usually a commonly-used scapegoat for a lot of mishaps that go wrong in a campaign, especially those chasing the top places. As mentioned previously, not being in the...

Reject, Rewards & Rodgers

Whilst I appreciate that the title may be somewhat provocative if you look through the current Liverpool team, you will see many players who, at one point or another have been classed as rejects. In fact, from the team that played Fulham in the last Barclays Premier League game then there are only 3...

Home Sick: Why Liverpool Are Less Dominant Away From Anfield

Liverpool are remaking Anfield into a house of horrors for their rivals, losing only once at home this season. However, the club's away performances have lacked the same sort of conviction at times, especially against lesser sides, and as a result, Liverpool have a subpar away record that keeps them off the top of...

Rodgers’ Eleven: The Premier League Heist

A short, tanned and toned Northern Irishman sits at his desk looking at the remaining fixtures in front of him. He picks up his red fiber tip pen, and crosses out the latest of victims to fall to his mighty team. "Can we do it?" he thinks to himself, tapping his foot off the...

Is the Smart Money on Liverpool?

Four, long years. Four years of Champions League football wilderness, starting with the capitulation of the Rafa regime, continuing with Hodgeball and the return of the King, and most recently, an investment in what is fast becoming a special managerial talent in Brendan Rodgers. I’m circumventing a key issue in those four years, of course –...

Arsenal Vs Liverpool – FA Cup 5th Round Preview

The FA returns this weekend for the 5th round stage which will see all of the top 4 paired up in the draw with Chelsea travelling to the Etihad to face Manchester City and more importantly Liverpool travelling to the Emirates to face Arsenal for a place in the Quarter Finals and a step...

We’re Gonna Win The League

I have a stat for you… Liverpool, compared with the league table at the same stage in 2008/9, are actually closer to the top of the Premier League now than in that magnificent season. Cast your mind back to 08/09. It was, we thought, the time when most thought Liverpool would once again ascend to the...

Anfield Index Podcast Episode 14.5: Now You’re Gonna Believe Us!

Episode 14.5: Now You're Gonna Believe Us! Date: 12th February, 2014 Gags (@AnfieldIndex) and John Ritchie (@JohnRitchie84) sit down after the last gasp win against Fulham at Craven Cottage. There isn't much analysis, there aren't many stats but there's plenty of chatter about the game and some real belief from the Anfield Index Podcast? Could it be?...

Analysing Philippe Coutinho’s Masterclass vs Arsenal

After an all-action display of midfield dominance versus Everton, it’s fair to say that Philippe Coutinho underperformed in the following game against West Brom, so much so that many wanted him dropped for the game against Arsenal at home. Whilst he was largely anonymous at The Hawthorns he wasn't the only one, and the...

Liverpool’s Magical Attack vs Arsenal

Liverpool's attack is now being recognised as a complete and destroying movement. Although they are still at the heart, it's now not just the SAS who are being praised. As Liverpool power forward, everyone from the defensive midfielders forward are involved in how the Reds are just destroying the defences they come up against. The...

Searching for the Next Asian star | A chat with Ian Barrigan

Steven Gerrard, Jamie Carragher, Martin Kelly, Michael Owen. All of these former and current Liverpool players have something in common, they all came through the academy during Ian Barrigan's time at the club. Ian Barrigan is the head of local recruitment at the academy, this basically means he  goes out in Liverpool and the surrounding...

The Wool of Lime Street

Please note that this is a satirical short story, please read it with that in mind. “Seventy seven quid.” Gareth stared blankly at his train ticket lying in front of him, taunting him as he scanned the price over and over until it blurred into one blotch of ink. Lime Street return to Euston Station. Gareth knew...

Anfield Index Podcast 14: Football PORN

Episode 14: Football PORN Date: 10th February, 2014 This week the Anfield Index Podcast Team welcome back Dan Kennett and have a debut for Rebecca Parry to gush over the demolition of Arsenal, although Gags and Dan referred to it as "Football PORN". John Ritchie once again hosts the show whilst Dave Hendrick is a happy camper this...