Dave & Karl discuss the incoming sporting director Richard Hughes' history at Bournemouth with a look at Bournemouth's signings in recent history. They also discuss things such as multi-cub ownership and renewing contracts.
On today's episode Dave catches up with this weeks news after a few days away. He looks at the Richard Hughes announcement, other hires from Bournemouth, Luis Diaz rumours and more!
Dave Davis talks though the headlines including:
- Luis Diaz to PSG rumours
- Mark Burchill (Chief Scout at Bournemouth) set to be first Hughes appointment
- Musiala Links
- Former youth team star jailed for 13 years
Dave Davis is joined by Ben Bocksak to discuss:
- The United Game and Thoughts
- Pass Marks for Some
- The Europa Draw and How We Fare
- FSG and Multi Club Updates
Guy & Karl discuss the upcoming Euro 2024 "Paths" (playoffs) that will decide which nations qualify for the upcoming Euros this summer. They also look at the England squad and how they'd pick it, and what they expect Gareth Southgate to pick it.
Dave Davis talks though the headlines including:
- Richard Hughes appointed Sporting Director
- Hughes pieces: Background and Links to Head Coaches
- Howard Webb PGMOL Statements
- Liverpool to open academies in Saudi Arabia
Barts is away but Darth hosts Hamzah and Si to review another 2 games for #LFC.
The lads start by reviewing the Europa League win over Prague, discuss the UEFA draws and then the epic FA Cup defeat at Old Trafford.
Part 1 - Sparta
Lineups and Gameplans. Stronger than expected?
Match summary and key stats: Possession, XG, XT, Big Chances, Shots
Sparta providing so much opportunity - why?
Bobby Clark, the LFC pressing production line continues
The routine brilliance of Mo Salah
- One of the greatest single match stats performances you will see
- How rare is 0.5 XA p90 over 2700 minutes?
- Does Salah's XA benefit from playing with a "proper 9"?
Part 2 - UEFA draws
- Atalanta reaction and thoughts
- Champions League draw. What does this change for City, Arsenal and LFC?
Part 3 - Man United
Line ups and gameplans
Match Summary and key stats: Possession, XG, XT, Big Chances, Shots
When will we have XG models that include deflections?
Is this what the statistical profile of a footy match played like a basketball match looks like?
Opening period tactial analysis. United on top - why?
LFC regaining control - how?
Do the 2nd half narratives stand up to scrutiny?
LFC triple sub - a turning point?
LFC defensive shortcomings - right-side focus
How does 3-2 get turned into 3-4?
Statspacks
https://drbarts.quarto.pub/match-day---el-r16-leg-2/#player-analysis
https://drbarts.quarto.pub/match-day---fa-cup-qf/#match-summary
Dave Davis is joined by David Lynch to discuss:
- The United Game and Thoughts
- Liverpool Threw It Away But Positives To Look Forward With
- FSG and Off The Field Matters
- Strongest Back Four
On the latest RAW, Trev Downey, Dave Hendrick and Guy Drinkel do their best to pick apart a mightily disappointing loss to Manchester United in the FA Cup quarter final at Old Trafford. In a game of poor decisions by some of the Reds and the referee, Klopp's men conspired to grasp defeat from the jaws of victory in a way we've, thankfully, become very unaccustomed to.
On the latest episode of The Anfield Index Podcast, Trev Downey, Kam Brainch and Lisa Marie Hanahan reflect on the Europa League draw, pick apart the return of Michael Edwards and the news of FSG's plans to expand their football portfolio and look ahead to the FA Cup fixture against United at Old Trafford.
