The Anfield Index Podcast

On the latest Molby On The Spot, Trev Downey and Liverpool legend Jan Molby look back over three wins and ahead to the game against Crystal Palace. Along the way they discuss the usual myriad of topics, including: the state of affairs at United and whether or not Ten Haag is the man to bring back the glory; Klopp's prickly interview with Marcus Buckland; flashback to the days of Kenny Dalglish and the difference between his two managerial stints from the point of view of his media relations; the sacking of Dalglish and the Sky search for comments from a posse of drunken ex-Reds; Liverpool finding a way to win games regardless of the performance; VVD back to his best and the advantage that gives us as a team; Ibrahima Konaté and the need to see a long run of games from the talented defender before we can assess his true status; Wataru Endo and the moments that may have transformed his Liverpool career; Roy Hodgson and his usual pattern and the challenge posed at the weekend by Crystal Palace. All this and much more on another show with the best pundit in the business.

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Dave and Karl look ahead to the game against Crystal Palace at the weekend as the reds travel to London to take-on Crystal Palace for the dreaded 12:30 kick off. They go through the game in usual detail with a look at the potentially underperforming eagles? They also look at the other Premier League football from midweek with Aston Villa dominating Man City. They also look at Liverpool's need for a CB in January with Matip now injured for the rest of the season.

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Dave Davis is joined by Bence Bocsák to discuss:

- The Sheffield United Game and Thoughts

- Trent and Ibou Performance and Stats

- ⁠The Loss of Matip and January Window Impact

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On today's episode (December 7th 2023) Dave looks at the game against Sheffield United last night, then looks ahead with Palace, Union & Man United in the coming week. He then looks at what we could potentially do in January, with his ideal DM possibly not being available until the summer.

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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.

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On today's episode (December 6th 2023) Dave looks at news ahead of tonight's game against Sheffield United. Then looks at Liverpool's common fixtures with Arsenal as the Gunners beat Luton last night. He also looks at David Raya with the Spanish keeper having a nightmare performance last night, how does he compare to previous title winning keepers?

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On today's episode (December 5th 2023) Dave catches up with the news of the day, and compares Darwin to a forward who's creating headlines in Europe.

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Dave Davis is joined by David Jaggs from The Ragamuffins to chat:

- The History Of The Song and Beatles Sound

- The Origins and How It Went Viral Overnight

- It Usually Means We’re Good

- Reminiscing Over Wembley In That Season

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Dave and Karl look ahead to the game against Sheffield United on Wednesday, as the Blades today announced the sacking of Paul Heckingbottom and the re-hiring of Chris Wilder. They discuss the game in usual detail and the potential 'new manager bounce' impact. They do start the podcast off by discussing the Newcastle goalkeeper situation with Nick Pope out for the next few months, will the Magpies move for a unexpected name? They also look through the other big 5 leagues for a quick update and pick a team of interest.

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It's a sports science free zone this week as the dynamic duo are both on their travels. Instead, Darth hosts the returning Rhodesy and Hamzah to review the 2 home wins over LASK and Fulham. The lads discuss:

* LASK lineup/rotation

* Key match stats: Shots, Possession, XG, XT

* Harvey Elliott progress report

* Cody Gakpo output now at the required level?

* Is Quansah ready to stand in for Matip over the busy period?

* Fulham lineups and rotation

* Opposition scouting report

* Poorest half of the season?

* "The system" discussion part 6542

* LFC on top at 2-2 and created lots of chances

* Impact of subs, tactical analysis of how LFC played with Gomez

* The crazy finish

* Shooting outside-the-box analysis

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