On this week's Media Matters, Nina Kauser is joined by Paul Tomkins and Dan Rhodes, as the duo from The Tomkins Times website, discuss their recent findings of refereeing decisions and subconscious bias' that may affect officiating. Dan and Paul also share their findings on how referee decisions impact Liverpool at home and away and compare them to the other top six teams. They also bust the myth that top four sides get all the major decisions!
All this and more on Media Matters.
Gags Tandon welcomes back Dan Kennett and Daniel Rhodes onto another edition of AI Under Pressure Podcast. This week they discuss the late win against Crystal Palace in what was a vital victory for the Reds. They discuss the on-ball stats highlights including xG analysis, discussion about the penalty decisions, Mane's performance and discuss the off-ball stats too.
Dan Kennett also looks at Beneteke's stats this season and then an overall look at big chance conversion as well!
Daniel Rhodes and Paul Dalglish go over the major tactical points of the late victory over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, topics include:
- Both teams' line-ups and what we might expect
- Dealing with direct balls and the art of defending by Jaap Stam
- How did the midfield function
- The penalty shouts for both sides
- What's the best approach for a manager a half-time?
- Going over the goals - and which was the better finish
- Is top four now secured?
All this and more via Tactics Weekly on AI Pro!
On this bumper episode of Old Skool, Gags and Dave answer questions from subscribers on Twitter and Facebook and they cover the following topics:
- Will this City side be more or less difficult than the Chelsea semi-final?
- Man City's weaknesses
- Can Ox cement a place in the team or will he be overshadowed by potential new midfield arrivals?
- Most overrated player?
- Should we be worried about someone poaching Bobby?
- Centre-back options in the summer
- Lovren or Skrtel?
- Will a salary cap system work in the PL?
- Degen or Konchesky?
All this and more as AI Pro goes Old Skool! This podcast was recorded on Good Friday, prior to Liverpool's win over Palace.
On this episode of RAW, Trev Downey is joined by Hari Sethi and, stepping in for Dave Hendrick, Jan Gorski-Mescir, as all three reflect on the 2-1 win against Roy Hodgson’s Crystal Palace. There are many moments of high drama to reflect upon, there is the usual assessment of the team and the individuals involved on the day and there’s even a mention of some small hands to rival Donal Trump’s. As ever, your ideal post-match accompaniment.
With the thrashing of Watford, a distant memory Liverpool head to the capital with the aim of going 10 points clear of 5th placed Chelsea.
Dave Hendrick joins Eddie Gibbs for this one in a packed agenda, discuss:
- Emre Can media comments and injury
- Gomez injury and possible Clyne return
- Roy Hodgson factor and ex-Reds Kelly, Benteke and Sakho
- Rotation or strategic substitutions?
- Probable Liverpool lineups for huge games ahead
- Palace line up and importance of Wilfried Zaha
- Predictions & this week on AI:Pro
Get all of this and more on the latest Pro + Preview podcast.
Daniel Rhodes and Paul Dalglish take an in-depth look at the upcoming Champions League quarter-final with Man City, topics include: likely line-ups and selection issues; how to break the Citizens down and any potential flaws they might have; does the Reds' line up pick itself? And finally... a combined eleven from both that includes a 25-minute ding dong about who should manage the side: Guardiola or Klopp?
All this and more via Tactics Weekly on AI Pro!
Gags is joined by Anfield Index regular Mo Chatra to discuss one of the most contentious subjects amongst the Liverpool fanbase- FSG's transfer strategy.
Gags and Mo have analysed all transfer activity under FSG in addition to the clubs finances and share some very interesting findings that should give fans an idea of what to expect in this summer's transfer window.
Amongst the subjects covered include:
- net spend (including analysis per manager)
- age profile of signings (is the club likely to spend big money on players aged 27 and over?)
- why has the hit-rate for new signings improved so much?
- what the VvD transfer fee tells us about FSG's strategy
- can Liverpool outperform clubs that spend more on wages and transfer fees?
- analysis of club finances and why the club's net spend has reduced when turnover has increased
- what type of player Liverpool are likely to recruit and which positions the club is likely to target (includes analysis of where players are from- does Klopp prefer German players?)
- is the club in a good place to secure its key targets?
It's a really informative podcast that will give listeners a sound understanding of the past, present and future of FSG's transfer strategy. Give it a listen!
After a fortnight of international football and its attendant angst, Jürgen’s Reds face two further weeks which will make or break the season. Trev Downey and Jan Molby discuss topics as diverse as the Gomez and Can injuries, the transfer stories around the aforementioned handsome German and his countryman Timo Werner, the best international sides Jan has faced, the stunning beauty of the France ’84 kit, the true status of Roy Hodgson and the likelihood of a Liverpool win at Crystal Palace on Saturday.
Gags Tandon welcomes back Dan Kennett and Daniel Rhodes as they discuss the season so far by reviewing stats, finding trends and debunking a few myths along the way!Â
From xG Analysis and PDO to busting the myth that Adam Lallana was the leader of Liverpool FC's press, check out all this and more on the Under Pressure Podcast!