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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 Vs Man United Stats – Passing

Following on from our previous post with regards to match stats we thought we'd post some in depth breakdown on the passes made by each of the players that made the majority of the match. The passes are broken down in to forward, backward, left and right passes. Hopefully you'll be able to find some sort of correlation. However the obvious things you may notice are things like defenders passing a higher proportion forward and strikers laying off passes backwards a lot more.

Liverpool Vs Man United – Match Report

Liverpool Vs Man United - Where the Game was Won   Payback is a b*tch and Manchester United's slaughter at Anfield yesterday was just that - Payback. After suffering two defeats at their hands this season the win was very welcome, as I'm sure every Liverpool fan didn't want to even contemplate a third loss, in...

Liverpool Vs Man United Stats

Liverpool Vs Man United Stats   A fantastic win for Liverpool today with Dirk Kuyt, Luis Suarez, Steven Gerrard and Lucas Leiva really impressing. Whilst watching we noticed that the movement of the Liverpool players was excellent and a lot of passes were breaking down because it was all excellent one touch football. This is probably...

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Pepe Reina – irreplaceable?

It’s always hard to rate keepers. You can’t really rate based on goals against averages or clean sheets, as they are not just decided by goalkeepers, but on how good defences are and how defensive coaches can be. Some keepers can look good...

Hodgson Era: Dirk Kuyt

A statistical analysis of Kuyt’s contribution to the Liverpool team in the first half of the 2010/11 Premier League season. Dirk Kuyt played 16 games for Liverpool in the worst start to a season in living memory. This article will look in detail at how he performed during those 16 games in relation to the...

Hodgson Era: Daniel Agger

Daniel Agger struggled more than most in adapting to the tactics of Roy Hodgson. Daniel Agger made no secret of the fact that he was uncomfortable with the notion of hoofing the ball up the pitch at every opportunity, explaining his issues to a Danish TV station, "The manager has a philosophy that we're...

Hodgson Era: Steven Gerrard

Everyone knows Steven Gerrard. Regardless of what corner of the world you are in, he is up there with the World-Class players of today. In terms of whoever he plays for, be it England or Liverpool, there are always debating points about him. First one is the age old ‘Golden Generation’ question of Can...

Player feature: Alberto Aquilani Vs Raul Meireles

I think it’s fair to say that Raul Meireles is the only positive that can be taken from Roy Hodgson’s disastrous tenure as Liverpool manager.  It’s taken Raul Meireles half a season and a manager who immediately recognised his best position to get him firing on all cylinders, but did we really need him?  Should...

Joe Cole – a central midfielder?

During the transfer window there were rumours flying about that Joe Cole would be heading out of Anfield on loan to Spurs.  Those rumours may have been wide of the mark but you can see why there might have been more than a little bit of truth in them, given that Harry Redknapp tried...

LFC U18’s Vs Crewe Report

With their third of the week the young Reds made it eight wins on the spin, showing their grit to come from a goal down away at Crewe. After conceding a penalty and falling behind 1-0 within the first 5 minutes, the team rallied and drew level courtesy of a Toni Silva header. The Portuguese winger bundled home after a Krisztian Adorjan corner, grabbing the goal that certainly his performance earlier in the week against Huddersfield deserved.

LFC U18’s Vs Huddersfield Report

The midweek game saw Huddersfield visit Kirkby and another confident performance from the young Reds, who took the lead in the 1st half after Adorjan & Sterling linked up once again. A long through-ball from the Hungarian sent Raheem through on goal, and the N0. 7 produced a neat finish to flick the ball passed the onrushing keeper.

LFC U18’s Vs Stoke City Report

After the FA Youth Cup drubbing of Southend & Raheem Sterling’s 5 star performance it was back to league action for the Under-18’s with 3 games in the space of 8 days. However, with the likes of Jack Robinson, John Flanagan & Suso now training increasingly at Melwood with the reserve squad and only playing for the U18’s in the FA Youth Cup, Academy League games offer an opportunity for some of our other up and coming players to make a name for themselves.

Liverpool FC Need Wingers…

It’s always hard to calculate transfer costs. Transfer fees can be undisclosed, and additional costs such as agents fees and wages etc are even harder to guess. But despite these obstacles, guesstimates can be made. Looking at the stats we do have, the last four Liverpool FC managers, Gerard Houllier, Rafa Benitez, Roy Hodgson and now Kenny Dalglish, have between them laid out nearly £440 million in transfers, on 172 players. By my count, in total the four of them have laid out £10 million or more on a single player 13 times:

Sotirios Kyrgiakos: Season so far

Whenever I see Kyrgiakos, I always think he should be in the film ‘300’ screaming at the top of his voice ‘This is Sparta!!’ rather than being a footballer. So probably playing Centre Half is very suited to him. His strength and aerial ability has been a useful asset in recent years.

Andy Carroll – The season so far

Right, so recently Liverpool have signed Andy Carroll to replace the outgoing Fernando Torres. But what do we really know about the big number nine? Well be looking at his performances for Newcastle this season we can gain a real insight into his game and where he affects play the most on the pitch. Now you might be tempted to jump straight in and say that he is most effective in and around the opposition penalty area, but that is not necessarily the case.

Meireles is more…

Whether Roy Hodgson came to Liverpool with Raul Meireles in his little black book of decent midfielders or whether he was merely the grateful recipient of some good scouting from the Anfield backroom staff is a moot point. What is clear is that he has certainly been the most successful of the departed’s recruits.