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I don’t think it would be unfair to say that it’s been a strange old season so far. For want of a better analogy, it has been a genuine rollercoaster ride, with high points quickly hitting the lows before zipping up back to the peaks again. It’s one of those years where anything can happen, I suppose that even translates across the top division as a whole, but as a Liverpool fan it resonates clear and true. One of the …

Something happened after Liverpool's 3-1 defeat to Manchester United a few weeks ago. Something that hasn't happened under the reign of Brendan Rodgers. The fans united and their voice became unanimous. Brendan Rodgers needs to go. Even during the dark days of last season, you could always find a big chunk of the fan base always ready to back the manager however depressing things became. The justifications were ever ready and waiting to counter the "Rodgers Out" brigade; "he needs …

Liverpool travel down to the West Midlands for a Super Sunday match against West Bromwich Albion at the Hawthorns. The two teams head into this game after very different results in their local derbies last time out. Liverpool demolished local rivals Everton 4-0 at Anfield on Tuesday night,with Daniel Sturridge scoring 2 goals in the process. West Brom however gave up a 2 goal lead against Aston Villa in the thriller at Villa (Park) with 6 goals being scored in …

Episode 9: Sexual Strikers Date: 14th January, 2014 On this week's episode we are joined by special guest Neil Jones from the Liverpool Echo talking about all things LFC. Enzo (@LiverBirdOfPrey) makes her debut on the show as well as a return for Jim Fishlock (@JimFish286) who replaces Dave Hendrick as he galavants in Russia on the search of M'Vila. As usual the podcast is hosted by John Ritchie and supported by Gags (@AnfieldIndex). Plus there's analysis of Liverpool's first win …

Disclaimer: The stats used were valid as late as 22nd November 2013 due to this article being written before this weekend's games.  At the top level of football the lone striker is becoming the regular sight, with strike partnerships looking to be a thing of the past. Managers now identify the importance of controlling the middle of the park when it comes to winning games, and since weakening the defence is asking for trouble, the man who must make way …

This weekend marks the almost imminent return of our Brazilian starlet Philippe Coutinho; who has been injured over the past few games after sustaining an injury during the league match against Swansea in mid September and undergoing shoulder surgery. I'm sure we're all eager to see him back in action and linking up with our SAS partnership for the first time this season and here is an article on just why his return will be vital to our cause and fight …