On the latest Molby on the Spot, Trev Downey and Liverpool legend Jan Molby take an in-depth look at the squad structure at the club, and Jan assesses the likely departures, arrivals, extensions and resulting adaptations.
Dave Davis is joined by both BARTs and Si as they conclude:
- February peak fitness was the plan, but injuries weren’t
- Konate renewal makes all sense and uptick in recent week clear
- Salah's demise was completely exaggerated, but Gakpo is a concern
Dave Hendrick looks at all the LFC related news & gossip. Today he looks at comments from Alexis's father about waiting for a contract offer from Liverpool.
Dave Hendrick & Karl Matchett discuss the Champions League action from Tuesday night with some ugly scenes in the Real game. They then look at Premier League run-in and what Liverpool need to do to get into the top 5.
In this episode of Scouser Tommies on Anfield Index, Jim Boardman and Jay Reid reflect on a steadier spell for Liverpool after a poor run of results. A heavy loss to Manchester City was followed by a dogged 1-0 win at Sunderland and a much more fluent 3-0 victory over Brighton in the FA Cup. The upcoming fixtures look winnable, though that expectation carries less weight given how unpredictable the Reds have been this season.
Recent performances offer cautious optimism. Jim notes that while Liverpool haven’t quite “turned the corner,” they’re at least “peeping around” it, which feels like progress for fans weathering a difficult campaign. Jay compares the situation to Takeshi’s Castle, where Slot’s side keep choosing doors—some leading forward, others into “the drink” or the arms of a waiting “monster.”
The pair credit improved tactical balance and key individuals for this small upturn. Shifting Dominik Szoboszlai back into midfield has restored rhythm, making the team more balanced and dangerous. Cody Gakpo also draws praise for his link-up play and unselfishness, particularly in Szoboszlai’s goal against Brighton. Yet concerns remain about the manager’s decisions, including perceived favouritism and slow substitutions when defending a lead.
With results improving, focus turns to the club’s wider structure and contract issues. Jim and Jay call for renewed deals for players like Szoboszlai and Ibrahima Konaté, suggesting this would lift supporters far more than another hollow PR exercise after a quiet transfer window. Looking ahead to matches against Nottingham Forest, West Ham, and Wolves, they hope Liverpool can build momentum. The FA Cup, a top-four finish, and a strong Champions League push still feel within reach.
As always, there’s time to shake heads at the neighbours, and this week concludes with a plea for what the Reds should give up for Lent.
On the latest Under Pressure Podcast, Darth hosts Hamzah and the returning Simon Brundish to review the 2 wins and 2 clean sheets against Sunderland in the Premier League and Brighton in the FA Cup.
Part 1: Sunderland
* The Potential Banana Skin
* Match Summary: possession, XG, XT, EPV, Shots, Pressures, Monte Carlo
* Endo performance and injury prognosis
* Konate & Wirtz dominate
* Is the Set Play Bounce real? The definite LFC change of approach
Part 2: Brighton
* Brighton - manager and lineup discussion
* LFC selection and gameplan
* Stats review: possession, XG, XT, EPV, Shots, Pressures, Monte Carlo
* The right-back carousel - analysing CJ's performance
* Szoboszlai v Gerrard v Matthaus
* The cautionary tale of Milos Kerkez, why change is so difficult
* The new version of Mo Salah, what's his level and how best to use him?
Statspacks
Sunderland: https://barts78.github.io/DrBarts2526/Season%202526/EPL/MD%2026/docs/Match%20day%2026%20Dashboard.html
Brighton: https://barts78.github.io/DrBarts2526/Season%202526/FA%20Cup/FACMD%204/docs/FAC%20Match%20day%204%20Dashboard.html
Trev Downey is joined by Dave Davis to discuss:
- Konate cautious optimism, Liverpool changing approach due to market like Upamecano and Guehi contract
- Targets like Schlotterbeck and Van Hecke still have question marks, and Konate's renewal can help with midfield focus for the summer
- Yirenki on radar for midfield, Diomande and other wingers, CL and Europa finance,s plus Salah departure inevitable
Dave Hendrick looks at all the LFC related news & gossip. Today he looks at comments from Jurgen Klopp's agent discussing turning down Chelsea & United, and also how he nearly joined Bayern.
Dave Davis looks at all the transfer and contract latest around Liverpool FC with a focus on:
- Slot, Ibou, Curtis and Szob's future, plus a poor centre back market
- (19m 39s onwards) Salah deal agreed, Wharton, Yirenki, Bogle, Mane, Abe and Elliott
