A Stint on the Sidelines for Curtis Jones: The Implications of a 3-Match Ban
In the bustling arena of the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, a moment unfolded that would cast a shadow on the immediate future of Liverpool's young midfield maestro, Curtis Jones. The decision, a red card, came not without controversy, and now, the player...
Paul Tomkins Fears PGMOL May Double-Down on Liverpool
New Media Matters Podcast from Anfield Index with Tomkins Times Founder
Following the publication of his Referee and VAR Data Dossier, and after years away from podcasting; Anfield Index were delighted to welcome Tomkins Times founder Paul Tomkins back to channel.
In a bumper media matters special, Dave Davis...
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...
‘Transparency required’ - Can VAR Survive This ‘Unprecedented’ Crisis?
New Media Matters Podcast from Anfield Index with Jonathan Northcroft
In a bumper Media Matters special, Dave Davis is joined by The Sunday Times' Jonathan Northcroft to discuss:
Liverpool’s Start To The Season and Klopp being ‘ahead of schedule’
The Stars So Far including Allison, Szob and...
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...
Daily Red Podcast - Dave Hendrick's Daily Roundup of All Things Liverpool FC
Mainstream Media Mocking Liverpool Misses The Entire Point
Dave looks back at the game against Spurs as the reds suffer a 2-1 defeat, alas that's not even half the story. Dave looks at the controversy surrounding the game, with the PGMOL admitting "human...
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,...
A Regretful Oversight by PGMOL
In a recent clash that saw Liverpool face off against Tottenham Hotspur, a pivotal moment unfolded as Luis Diaz’s first-half goal was erroneously dismissed for offside by VAR. This incident has sparked considerable discourse and has led to PGMOL (Professional Game Match Officials Limited) extending an official apology to Liverpool,...
