John Barnes on Jurgen Klopp, the Academy and Pressing
Anfield Index recently celebrated the 100th episode of their main podcast, which also happened to coincide with the website's fifth birthday. A double celebration meant the pressure was on Gags to deliver a guest for the event, and like always he didn't disappoint. John Barnes appeared on episode 100 and episode 101, both are must listens for Reds fans of any age.
For people of a certain age John Barnes was their Luis Suarez and Steven Gerrard bundled into one. …
Season-Defining Moments From The Last 5 Years
In commemoration of AnfieldIndex’s 5-year anniversary, this piece celebrates such a feat by highlighting the season-defining moments pertaining to Liverpool – the football club that the website is based on – over the last 5 years. This spans out from the beginning of the 2010/2011 season up until the 2014/2015 season.
Just as a disclaimer, these are all personal opinions and as such, the choices will definitely vary from person to person and therefore, it should be made clear that …
Time for a Change, time for a Director of Football
This season Rodgers remarked that he had limited time to coach the team on the training ground due to more games. This should have been an invitation for FSG to step in and implement an idea they wanted all along: a Director of Football.
This wouldn't take any credibility away from Rodgers. If anything it would show that the owners not only backed him but valued his opinion and coaching ability. So they'd be taking some responsibilities off of him …
The Local vs Global Divide - My Frustration as a Liverpool Fan
"Your opinion doesn't matter. Go and support your local team". This statement, or at least a variation of it delivering the same bone-headed message, is one that makes my blood boil.
The first part of it, in all honesty, is a fair comment when taken at face value. To many people your opinion actually doesn't matter. At least, it doesn't matter any more than the next person's. And in the context of supporting your football team, the chances are that …
PODCAST: Anfield Index Quiz Show - Liverpool FC Trivia Battle!
The Anfield Index Quiz Show: Group A - Round 1
Date: 25th December, 2014
Welcome to a brand new Podcast from the AnfieldIndex, I know what you're thinking "not another one", however this one is a bit of fun: The Anfield Index Quiz Show hosted by Ryan McTrippy.
If you've been listening to all the different podcasts we have been bringing to you we have combined them all and made Podcast teams.
The teams will battle it out to become the …
Liverbirds PODCAST: Under Pressure - 3 Losses and Rodgers
Liverbirds Podcast: Under Pressure
Date: 10th November, 2014
The Liverbirds are back but for the first time they have invited a male guest onto the show! Rae hosts the show with Nina and Gaye joining her. They have invited Gags from the Anfield Index Podcast to discuss all things Liverpool from the last week.
The week which saw Liverpool lose all three games to Newcastle, Real Madrid and Chelsea! They discuss Real Madrid, Chelsea, Rodgers and much much more! It's the Liverbirds …
PODCAST: QPR 2 Liverpool 3 | Post Match Fan Call In
The Nina Kauser Show - Post Match Fan Call In for QPR 2 Liverpool 3
Date: 19th October 2014
Brand New show where Nina Kauser, of Liverbirds fame, hosts a post-match call in for listeners as they share their views in the aftermath of the QPR Vs Liverpool game. She is joined by Gags Tandon and James Owens as her first guests on the show.
Nina then hosts a European segment where she is joined by, writer and podcaster, Stefan Buczko …
Jumpers For Goalposts Podcast: What's Going On? Remembering Shankly
Jumpers For Goalposts: Episode 1
Date: 30th September, 2014
Welcome to another new Podcast from AnfieldIndex.com this time with the older generation. Jan Gorski-Mescir and Brian Durand bring to you the first ever Jumpers For Goalposts with guests Micahel von Herff and, Football Editor of The Times, Tony Evans.
They discuss what's going on at Liverpool FC right now with the recent run of poor performances, will it come right, how the new boys are shaping up and they also remember …
Anfield Index PODCAST Episode 46: Attacking The Attack!
Episode 46 - Attacking The Attack
Date: 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. They cover the following topics:
- Match Analysis
- Key men
- Pressing Stats
- Mario Balotelli
- Mamadou Sakho
- Steven Gerrard
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Anfield Index Podcast: Episode 45 - Hammered!
Episode 45 - Hammered
Date: 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 far this season
- Pressing Stats
- Steven Gerrard
- Look forward to the League Cup game against Middlesborough
All this …