It was around this point last season that Liverpool were playing a back three. The basic idea behind it was to free up Sturridge and Suarez, allowing them to to play up front together whilst keeping a strong enough base behind them. This system lasted just over a month until the 2-0 loss to Arsenal at...
Is it possible to buy success in the Premier League? TonyBet has collected the data from each transfer window over the past five seasons - only including ever-present clubs - trying to find the team with the best (and worst) value for money, by comparing the average net spend with their average finishing position in...
If ever there was a good time (and there are many) to cut off contact with Twitter it was on the final whistle after Liverpool’s defeat to West Ham. The post-defeat staple diet of hysterical over reaction, scape-goating and abuse aimed at players was served up in super-size helpings. A comment that ‘Brendan Rodgers...
Episode 46 -Â Attacking The Attack
Date:Â 30th September, 2014
There's never any shortage of drama in the Merseyside Derby and this weekend's didn't fail to disappoint. What looked like another winning goal in the derby from Captain Fantastic was quashed with a Bolt From The Blue.
Joining Gags Tandon today are Jim Fishlock, Daniel Rhodes and Ryan McTernan....
Fuming is one way to put it. Disgusted another. Sadly, not surprised.
It’s been a full 30 odd hours since the West Ham game. I’ve been quiet, composed (to a degree) and quick to check myself before sending a tweet in rage at the issues that have been brewing for a while.
I’ve been through a...
Episode 45 -Â Hammered
Date:Â 22nd September, 2014
Welcome to the Anfield Index Podcast! This week is a little bit of a dismal week. Dave Hendrick hosts the show with guests Gags Tandon, Rachel Singh and James Owens! They discuss the following on the show:
- West Ham United analysis
- Injuries in the squad
- Brendan Rodgers team selections so...
The Liverbirds Podcast Episode 5: The Liver-Pervs
Date:Â 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...
Episode 42 -Â Liverpool FC - The New World Order
Date:Â 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...
Episode 41 -Â Once More Unto The Breach
Date:Â 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...
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...
