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Post Match Raw: FALSE NARRATIVES

On the latest RAW, Trev Downey, Karl Matchett and Jim Boardman had the less than enviable task of giving their immediate reactions to Liverpool's disappointing 0-0 draw at home to Manchester United. As ever, the performances are assessed and the key moments are analysed, with particular focus on: the ongoing toothlessness of the LFC attackers; Darwin Nunez and what to do with his current form; Endo solid despite the Sky narrative; TAA and his role; the blameless defensive five; the lack of impact from our subs; the pathetic Manc level of ambition; the appalling state of Sky's company men and their narrative-driven 'commentary;' the Anfield atmosphere; the fact that league is still in our hands and much much more.

Post Match Raw: RED OR DEAD RUBBER

On the latest RAW, Trev Downey, Dave Hendrick and Karl Matchett attempt to analyse Liverpool's dead rubber final group fixture against Union Saint Gilloise in the Europa League from Anderlecht's rather battered home pitch which ended in only the third defeat of the season. On a night which saw an unfortunately ineffective blend of youth and experience, the Reds managed to underwhelm on a level even the most pessimistic would have struggled to predict. The lads discuss: the oddness of the line-up; the absentees that were Gakpo, Endo, Gravenberch, Elliot, Jones and Nunez; the potential of Quansah - a star in the making; the troublesome truth that We Need To Talk About Kevin (Caoimhín) and much more.

Post Match Raw: A BROKEN OWL

On the latest RAW, Trev downey, Dave Hendrick and Jim Boardman do a 100 minute show full of analysis and opinion as they reflect on Liverpool's latest dramatic late win, this time away at Crystal Palace. There are a plethora of topics covered, including: the return of Prick Watch with Andy Madely, Roy Hodgson, Darren Fletcher and Joey Barton duelling it out for the coveted award; the use of VAR and the referee is the main story - again; the sloppy showing of so many Reds on the day; the tedious media trend of creating narratives; the fantastic winner by Harvey Elliott; the life and storied career of Halmstads' favourite son; why Alisson Becker is the best to do it and so much more.

Post Match Raw: REDS DON’T CRACK

On the latest RAW, Trev Downey, Dave Hendrick and Jim Boardman reflect on a deserved if less than comfortable 0-2 away win at Bramall Lane. As ever, performances are assessed and key moments analysed as the lads discuss many topics, including: the selection of Endo and Gomez at left back; the dominance without incision that characterised much of the Liverpool performance; a much-needed solid showing for Kelleher; another of our first-teamers goes off injured - Mac joins Ali, Jota, Robbo, Thiago and Joel on the injury list; the poor showing of Joe Gomez on the night; a very encouraging display by Endo; why VVD is peerless and Efan Ekoku knows nothing; Darwin Nunez and his indestructible mentality; can we try Harvey on the left with Diaz out of sorts?; Chris Wilder's debt to Kloppo; looking ahead to anther 12.30 after another Jürgen outburst on the topic; the chance to go top is in our hands and much much more.

Post Match Raw: MADNESS

On the latest RAW, Trev Downey, Dave Hendrick and Hari Sethi discuss the hugely dramatic 4-3 win over Fulham and discuss many things, including: the midfield selection; the thorny issue of Caoimhín Kelleher's form; the inevitable narratives around the 'keeper and Darwin Nunez; the unusual toothlessness of our attackers; the 4 wonderful goals scored; the 3 appalling goals conceded by shocking defensive work; Wataru Endo - goal machine; Trent Alexander Arnold and why he should just be a midfielder now; the injury to Joel Matip; the character of this bunch of lads and the potentially massive significance of snatching victory in such a dramatic late fashion.

Karl Matchett: “We are easily the best team in the Europa League”

Liverpool's Dominance in the Europa League: A Strategic Analysis In a recent Anfield Index podcast, experts Dave Hendrick and Karl Matchett, conversing with host Trev Downey, dissected Liverpool's formidable performance in the Europa League. Their victory not only demonstrated tactical brilliance but also solidified their status as group winners. Dave Hendrick highlighted Liverpool's strategic prowess, saying,...

Post Match Raw: Job Done

On this absurdly short (1hour) RAW, Trev Downey, Dave Hendrick and Karl Matchett look back on the win over LASK which guaranteed Liverpool topping their Europa League group. As ever, the performances are analysed and the key moments are analysed as the lads dissect the match in detail.

Post Match Raw: Pep’s Parcel

On the latest RAW, Trev Downey, Dave Hendrick and Hari Sethi react to Liverpool's 1-1 draw at the Etihad. As always, the performances are assessed and the key moments are analysed, including: the showing of Darwin Nunez; Trent's Neville-awarded MOTM display; Alisson's mixed bag; the much vaunted 'high standards' on display; the joy of winding up Guardiola; the tactical battle; the inevitable narratives and much much more.

Post Match RAW: CLIMBING HIGHER

On the latest RAW, Trev Downey, Dave Hendrick and Hari Sethi assess the performances and analyse the key moments in an emphatic and deserved win for Liverpool over Brentford. On an afternoon which saw the Reds faced with a fair degree of threat, it was heartening to discuss a comprehensive victory with an impaired squad. Amongst the topics discussed are: the return to imperious form of VVD; the encouraging displays of Endo and Tsimikas after many had lost faith in them; the perpetual magnificence of Alisson Becker; the delightful purple patch of Diogo Jota; Mo Salah's potential to be the Greatest Red Ever; Darwin Nunez silencing his critics; Paul Tierney being a terrible set of lads: the idiocy of not enhancing dead-ball tech; Dave's infamous disciplinary record and Joel Matip being one of the best lads ever.

Post Match RAW: BAD WAY TOULOUSE

On the latest RAW, Trev Downey, Dave Hendrick and Karl Matchett assess the performances and analyse the key moments in a disappointing and deserved defeat for Liverpool in the Europa League at Toulouse. On a night which could have seen The Reds qualify as group winners, instead they contrived to put in one of the worst European displays of the Klopp era and squander a glorious opportunity to rest all the big names in the remaining two fixtures. The lads look at wretched showings by Kelleher, Endo, Tsimikas and Gakpo, disappointing showings by Quansah, Szoboszlai, Doak, TAA, Salah and Elliot and reflect on a tactically disjointed mess which should have been partially sweetened by a getting an away draw until the referee and VAR cohort conspired to rob Quansah of his redemption arc.