AFC Bournemouth

“Really excited” – Andoni Iraola speaks for the first time since becoming Liverpool head coach

Liverpool Appoint Andoni Iraola as New Head Coach Liverpool have moved swiftly and decisively, confirming Andoni Iraola as their new head coach ahead of the 2026/27 season. The 43-year-old arrives at Anfield after three impressive years with AFC Bournemouth, where his work was marked by clarity, intensity and a capacity to extract more from players...

Analysis: How Andoni Iraola can improve Liverpool

Andoni Iraola’s Liverpool Blueprint: Pressing, Direct Attacks And A Clearer Identity Liverpool’s interest in Andoni Iraola, as discussed by Dave Davis and Michael Reid on Anfield Index, is rooted in one obvious footballing idea, this team needs more energy. After a season under Arne Slot in which Liverpool’s intensity dropped, Reid made the central point...

£40m Liverpool star set for huge opportunity under Andoni Iraola

Andoni Iraola Could Be The Key To Reviving Milos Kerkez At Liverpool Milos Kerkez arrived at Liverpool from Bournemouth for £40m with a clear idea attached to him, an aggressive, ball-carrying, overlapping left back who had thrived under Andoni Iraola. Yet, as Dave Davis and Michael Reid discussed on Anfield Index, that version of Kerkez...

Liverpool told they are replacing Arne Slot with a ‘front-footed’ manager

Why are Liverpool Replacing Arne Slot with Andoni Iraola? On Anfield Index, Dave Davis and Michael Reid framed Liverpool’s move for Andoni Iraola as a decision rooted in style, data and frustration with what came before under Arne Slot. The conversation was not a hatchet job on Slot, Reid even said, “we thank Slot for...

Paul Joyce: Liverpool to begin ‘formal talks’ to appoint Spanish boss

Paul Joyce Confirms Liverpool to Begin Talks with Andoni Iraola Liverpool sacked Arne Slot yesterday after a disastrous season which saw their title defence collapse entirely. The Reds finished the season in fifth place and on just 60 points. Despite the struggles, the decision still came as a surprise to many. Liverpool remained firm on their...

Fabrizio Romano: Premier League boss ‘clear favourite’ to replace Arne Slot

Premier League Boss 'Clear Favourite' to Replace Arne Slot Liverpool have sacked Arne Slot in a bombshell statement this morning. Despite winning the Premier League title in his debut season, the title defence has been a complete disaster. The Reds finished fifth in the Premier League and just scraped Champions League football and failed in every...

Liverpool told to replace Arne Slot with ‘special’ Premier League boss

Could Liverpool Replace Arne Slot with Premier League Boss? On 'Molby On The Spot' for Anfield Index, Trev Downey and Jan Molby turned towards one of the most intriguing Liverpool questions of the summer, could AFC Bournemouth head coach Andoni Iraola replace Arne Slot? With Slot under serious pressure after a disastrous title defence, Liverpool sitting...

James Pearce confirms Liverpool’s stance on Arne Slot after recent rumours

James Pearce Drops Arne Slot Update That Will Have Liverpool Fans Frustrated It's fair to say that Liverpool's title defence has been disastrous, with the Reds currently sitting 5th in the Premier League table with one game to go. One slight positive is that Champions League qualification is pretty much secured for next season, but that...

Liverpool Injury Boosts: Wirtz and Konate Ready for Chelsea Clash

Liverpool's Injury Updates: Wirtz and Konate Back in Action As Liverpool approach a crucial clash with Chelsea, Arne Slot has provided updates on the injury status of two key players: Florian Wirtz and Ibrahima Konate. Both players had missed training earlier in the week, but Slot has confirmed that they will be available for the...

Lewis Steele pours cold water on Liverpool’s reported move for defender

Liverpool Eyeing Marcos Senesi as Free Transfer Option Liverpool’s summer rebuild was a major theme on the latest Media Matters podcast from Anfield Index, where Dave Davis and Lewis Steele discussed the Reds’ reported interest in Marcos Senesi. With uncertainty surrounding several defensive positions, the suggestion of a free transfer move for the AFC Bournemouth centre...