VAR in Premier League Football
In the wake of Luis Diaz's disallowed goal last Saturday, the discourse surrounding the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) has plunged into a maelstrom of controversy and critique, with notable figures like Jamie Carragher voicing their dismay.
The Unsettling Silence of VAR
The match between Liverpool and Tottenham, which saw the former beaten...
A Deep Dive into Northcroft's Insights
In a recent episode of Media Matters on Anfield Index, Jonathan Northcroft, a seasoned football correspondent, shared his insights into a match that will likely be remembered for years to come. The clash between Liverpool and Tottenham was nothing short of a spectacle, a "dingdong battle" as Northcroft aptly...
The Unveiling of VAR Audio Amidst Liverpool's Contentious Defeat
In a recent clash that witnessed Liverpool facing a 2-1 defeat against Tottenham, the undercurrents of controversy have been stirred by a VAR decision that has left fans and football pundits alike in a state of bewilderment. The imminent release of the VAR audio, following a...
A Packed Schedule Awaits Liverpool
October is set to be a bustling month for Liverpool, with five fixtures scheduled, and Anfield will host four of them. The Reds are eager to bounce back after their unbeaten run concluded with a 2-1 loss to Tottenham in September under contentious circumstances. The expansion works at Anfield are...
Happy Birthday to the GOAT eh...
Whether with or without a beard, long or short hair, there’s nothing not to admire and respect about Alisson Becker. Liverpool have for the greatest in the world between the sticks and only seven premier league games in, he’s a highlight reel that 99% of keepers could only dream...
Refereeing Integrity
In the aftermath of Liverpool’s recent defeat to Tottenham, the football world has been engulfed in debates and discussions regarding the implementation and operation of VAR, leading to a cascade of criticisms from former referees. The disallowed goal for Luis Diaz and the subsequent response from PGMOL have intensified the scrutiny on the...
Liverpool Seek Clarity on Controversial Diaz Decision
The aftermath of a controversial VAR decision during a match involving Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur continues to unfold, with Liverpool seeking answers on the Luis Diaz ‘offside’ call.
In what can only be described as a pivotal moment in the game, Luis Diaz seemed to have scored a legitimate...
A Goal Controversy at Anfield
In a recent clash between Liverpool and Tottenham, the air was thick with tension and controversy, primarily surrounding a disallowed goal. Alisson Becker, Liverpool’s renowned goalkeeper, didn’t hold back his displeasure regarding the VAR’s decision to rule out Luis Diaz’s initial goal, a decision later admitted to be incorrect by...
The Incident in the Spotlight
In a game already seething with drama and fervour, a 2-1 defeat for Liverpool at the heart of Tottenham's turf in North London turned even more controversial. Curtis Jones, Liverpool’s talented No. 17, saw himself initially cautioned with a yellow card. Yet, the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) played its part,...
Lessons Learned: Spurs
That one will sting for a few days, there’s no doubt about that. However, thank god in one way there’s a busy schedule and games to get over it coming thick and fast. The result was disappointing, the manner of that last minute defeat utterly heartbreaking but if you felt anything other...
