VAR

Darren England & Dan Cook: The VAR Debate Intensifies

A VAR Decision that's Hard to Digest On a typically drizzly Saturday in North London, Liverpool met Spurs in what can only be described as a theatrical affair. Not for the stunning goals or splendid footwork, but for the controversial VAR decisions that swung the match's balance, leading to Liverpool's unfortunate 2-1 defeat, punctuated by...

PGMOL Official Under Scrutiny After UAE Match

A Closer Look at Darren England's Overseas Assignment In a recent turn of events, Premier League referee Darren England finds himself in the spotlight, not for his officiating in England but due to his assignment in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The official, along with assistant Dan Cook, was at the centre of a significant...

Reds Question Decisions: Worst Officiated Match Ever?

A Controversial Clash: Liverpool’s VAR Woes In a recent Premier League fixture, Liverpool experienced a tumultuous defeat, falling 2-1 to Tottenham Hotspur, marred by what many deem one of the most egregious officiating errors in the league’s history. The Reds, led by manager Jürgen Klopp, found themselves at the centre of a VAR controversy, leaving...

Carragher: “Horrendous Mistake” Cost Reds Vital Points

A Controversial Decision In a recent Premier League fixture, a pivotal moment unfolded as Luis Diaz’s goal for Liverpool against Tottenham was disallowed, a decision that has since been confirmed as incorrect by the PGMOL. Jamie Carragher, the Anfield legend and renowned Sky Sports pundit, didn’t hold back his thoughts on this controversial ruling, expressing...

Van Dijk: “I’m Losing Faith. It’s Perplexing”

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...

VAR: Is the Premier League’s System Fit for Purpose?

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...

Andrew Beasley: VAR WARS Mean Nothing To Liverpool

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...

Dave Hendrick: DOGSO, Loopholes & Legoland!

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...

Darwin Núñez: Liverpool’s Secret Weapon Unleashed

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...

Confirmed: LFC Will Challenge Controversial Red Card

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...