Liverpool’s Cup Final and Premier League Referees Confirmed
Liverpool’s journey towards silverware continues with the Carabao Cup final against Newcastle on the horizon. Ahead of the Wembley showdown, the Premier League has confirmed the match officials, with an experienced referee in charge for the big occasion.
John Brooks to Officiate Carabao Cup Final
Liverpool’s clash with Newcastle...
John Brooks' Refereeing in Liverpool vs Chelsea: David Lynch's Critical Take
Liverpool's 2-1 victory over Chelsea was not without controversy, as referee John Brooks found himself at the centre of several contentious decisions. Speaking on Anfield Index’s Media Matters podcast, David Lynch offered his candid assessment of Brooks' performance, highlighting moments of inconsistency and poor...
Referee Spotlight: Paul Tierney's Pivotal Role in Liverpool vs. Tottenham Clash
As Liverpool prepares to host Tottenham this Sunday at Anfield, all eyes are not just on the players but also on the man in the middle, referee Paul Tierney. This match could mark the final chapter in the long-standing, tumultuous relationship between Tierney and...
Carabao Cup Final Showdown: Liverpool vs Chelsea with VAR in the Spotlight
As the Carabao Cup final between Liverpool and Chelsea draws near, the appointment of match officials has sparked discussions, with VAR set to make its debut in this season's competition. Joanna Durkan of Thisisanfield.com has provided a comprehensive update on the officials for...
The Incident at St James' Park
In a recent clash that saw Liverpool emerge victorious against Newcastle, the spotlight wasn't on the win but rather on Liverpool's captain, Virgil van Dijk. The Dutch defender found himself at the centre of controversy following a red card issued by referee John Brooks. Van Dijk's reaction was far...
Dale Johnson of ESPN does incredibly well dissecting the questionable decisions across the Premier League every weekend.
A large part of his feature this week focused on Liverpool’s offside goal against Aston Villa. As he points out in the piece, when the IFAB revised the ‘deliberate play’ law at the start of the season, they...
