A Controversial Defeat: Liverpool's VAR Woes
In a match marked by controversy and high stakes, Liverpool faced a 2-1 defeat against Tottenham Hotspur in North London. Virgil van Dijk, Liverpool's stalwart defender, didn’t mince his words post-match, expressing his diminishing faith in the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system. The match saw a late own goal...
A Closer Look at the VAR Controversy: The Diaz Incident
In a recent match between Liverpool and Tottenham, a moment of contention arose when Luis Diaz found the net in the 34th minute, only to be flagged offside by the on-field officials. The VAR lines, crucial in such tight decisions, were conspicuously absent from the...
VAR in Premier League Football
As the below video will tell you, it is the time of VAR, and it has been for quite some time. The Premier League introduced the Video Assistant Referee process ahead of the 2019/20 season, ah, memories. This means that, as of now, there have been 1,559 matches played with...
Anfield Index's Daily Catchup on All Things Liverpool FC with Dave Hendrick
On today's episode of Daily Red on a Wednesday during the dreaded international break Dave looks around the main Liverpool sites for stories to discuss!
DOGSO! The Van Dijk Red Card
Last night Howard Webb joined by Michael Owen on new show Match Officials: Mic'd...
The Opening Remarks
The trip on the opening day to Stamford Bridge and a home game against Bournemouth have led to four points being accrued in the opening two fixtures of Liverpool’s 2023/24 Premier League season. Many in the Reds' fanbase were understandably worried about this trip to St James' Park, given that the Geordies...
Liverpool Challenge Mac Allister’s Controversial Red Card
In the latest ripple to hit the football community, Liverpool have stepped up in defence of their player, Alexis Mac Allister. In a bold move that echoes the city’s never-say-die spirit, Liverpool football club are taking on the football authorities, citing a questionable decision during their recent clash...
Anfield Debut: Alexis Mac Allister's Unexpected Turn of Events
In a twist of fate, Alexis Mac Allister's much-anticipated debut at Anfield took an unexpected turn. The young talent, who has been making waves in the football world, finally got his chance to step onto the hallowed grounds of Anfield as a Liverpool player.
The Red Card...
The Mac Allister Sending Off
In the midst of Liverpool's 3-1 triumph over Bournemouth this Saturday, a moment of contention arose that has left many in the football world divided. Alexis Mac Allister, fresh from his move from Brighton & Hove Albion, was handed a straight red card just shy of the 60-minute mark. The...
Jurgen Klopp vs VAR: A Tale of Frustration amid Liverpool's Struggles
Another VAR Disappointment for Klopp's Liverpool
It's been quite a turbulent week for Liverpool's main man, Jurgen Klopp, as his team's slender hopes of securing a Champions League berth took another hit, this time against Aston Villa. The bane of VAR seems to follow Klopp...
VAR Announcements to Reverberate Around Anfield
Can VAR Get More Transparent?
Picture this: the atmospheric Anfield, shrouded in suspense, as the football world holds its breath. The on-pitch referee has just announced the outcome of a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) review. Yes, this might no longer be a far-fetched fantasy. As the footballing world evolves, VAR...
