Phil Barter

Under Pressure: Tactical Masterclass From Klopp

A Tactical Masterclass from Liverpool Against Newcastle In a recent match between Liverpool and Newcastle, Virgil Van Dijk's red card became the focal point of a tactical masterclass. The Anfield Index podcast, featuring Simon Brundish, Phil Barter, Daniel Rhodes, and Dan Kennett, delved into the nitty-gritty of the game. Here's an analysis of their discussion,...

Statistical Analysis: Szoboszlai – Biggest LFC Upgrade Since Virgil

Dominik Szoboszlai: Liverpool's New Engine Liverpool's Tactical Evolution with Szoboszlai In the ever-evolving world of football, few signings have made as immediate and profound an impact as Dominik Szoboszlai seems to have at Liverpool. The Hungarian midfielder, was the major talking point on this weeks' Under Pressure podcast from Anfield Index, with admiration the central narrative. Dan...

Under Pressure Podcast: The Reds’ Opening Gambit

Under Pressure Podcast The Under Pressure Podcast, affectionately known as UP, has returned with a bang for the commencement of a fresh Premier League season. Hosted by the astute Dan Kennett, the podcast features a panel of seasoned football analysts including Daniel Rhodes, Simon Brundish, and Phil Barter. Their latest episode dives deep into Liverpool's...

Pressure Points: Decoding Liverpool’s Transfer Strategy

Liverpool Transfers and Pre-season Pressure: Insights from the 'Under Pressure' Podcast A fascinating dive into the complexities of Liverpool FC's transfers and the mounting pressures of the new football season took centre stage in the latest episode of the 'Under Pressure' podcast on Anfield Index. Hosted by professional data analyst Dan Kennett, with Sport Scientists Simon...

From Buildup Problems to VAR: Statistical Analysis of Liverpool 1-1 Aston Villa

A Controversial Tie Marred by Time Wasting and Buildup Problems The Tangled Web of Time Wasting In a game overshadowed by controversy, the Reds' recent 1-1 draw with Aston Villa at Anfield highlighted some of the more problematic aspects of modern football. From an unprecedented amount of "dead time" to seemingly never-ending discussions on the efficacy...

Curtis Jones and Trent Alexander-Arnold: Pressing Icons

Under Pressure Podcast Hails Reds' Pressing Evolution Liverpool FC, under the stewardship of Jurgen Klopp, are experiencing a remarkable return to form, having won seven consecutive games in the Premier League. The reasons for this success are varied, but three key factors seem to stand out: the pressing tactics deployed by Klopp, the emergence of...

Under Pressure Podcast: Decoding Liverpool’s Winning Streak

Liverpool's Winning Streak: A Statistical Dive into the Under Pressure Podcast's Analysis How continuity, control and key performances led to six straight wins As a die-hard Liverpool FC fan, you've undoubtedly been following the Reds' journey this season. And if you're a fan of LFC statistics and analysis, you've likely stumbled upon the Under Pressure Podcast....

Dr Phil’s Diagnosis: Arsenal

After an absolute rollercoaster of a game at Anfield where a point didn’t quite seem a fair reward for a lesser-famed comeback on Easter Sunday, Dave Davis walks through the Arsenal match with Dr Phil Barter from the Under Pressure Pod to find a snippet of what the data told us and look at...

Dr Phil Diagnosis: Bournemouth

After a dismal day on the south coast where the top four became a major ask, Dave Davis walks through the Bournemouth game with Dr Phil Barter from the Under Pressure Pod to find a snippet of what the data told us and look where it went so wrong. We looked at the impact...