The Anfield Index Podcast

Dave Davis continues Newsround with Liverpool's transfer plans moving firmly into focus following Julian Ward's return as sporting director. Centre-back is one position generating plenty of discussion. Nico Schlotterbeck continues to be linked with Liverpool, although his status as a left-footed defender raises an obvious question about what any move could mean for Virgil van Dijk. Former Bournemo...

Dave Davis is back with another Newsround, bringing all the latest Liverpool news from the international break. The spotlight falls on Jeremy Jacquet after a superb senior France debut. The Liverpool defender completed the full match in a clean-sheet victory over Belgium, winning four tackles, six duels and completing ten passes into the opposition's final third. Dave digs into the numbers and exp...

Trev Downey and Dave Davis assess Alisson Becker’s contract situation, whether Liverpool should extend his stay and, if the Brazilian eventually moves on, where the club could find their next number one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trev Downey and Dave Davis discuss Virgil van Dijk’s Liverpool future and why securing another contract for the captain could be crucial as the club builds its next defensive unit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trev Downey and Dave Davis take a deeper look at Jeremy Jacquet’s outstanding start at Liverpool, analysing why the French defender has settled so quickly and how his qualities fit Andoni Iraola’s system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave is back with the latest football news and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave proposes adequate punishments for Man City. Then relocates their best players to the rest of the Premier League. And finally picks two all time City teams. Before and after the cheating. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave is back discussing all things LFC and much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave and Karl talk about Liverpool's recent injury bad luck, before delving into two more Premier League teams who have caught the eye this season. They finish with a discussion about Manchester City, and what their punishment needs to be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Davis and David Lynch continue Media Matters by examining the enormous job awaiting Liverpool's new sporting director Julian Ward. With Ward officially back in the role, attention immediately turns towards the decisions that could define Liverpool's next phase. David explains why Ward's experience, reputation within recruitment and understanding of the club could provide some much-needed stab...

Dave Davis is joined by David Lynch for Media Matters, with Manchester City dominating the discussion following reports of a major verdict in the Premier League financial case. What could happen next, how much room do City have to challenge the findings, and just how severe could the eventual punishment become? Lynch examines the possibility of expulsion, the wider financial consequences and why t...

Dave Davis and David Lynch round off Media Matters by assessing the opening weeks of Andoni Iraola's Liverpool reign and asking whether the new head coach is getting closer to discovering his strongest side. Three consecutive clean sheets have provided one of the biggest positives. Lynch admits he did not expect Iraola to make Liverpool so difficult to break down this quickly, particularly given t...

Newsround with Dave Davis continues with attention turning towards the major squad-building decisions awaiting Liverpool's newly appointed sporting director Julian Ward. Dave assesses the positions requiring attention, with both full-back areas and midfield emerging as potential priorities. Lamine Camara features prominently as a player who could suit Andoni Iraola's Liverpool, while Dave consider...

Newsround with Dave Davis begins with an international break Liverpool could have done without. Alexander Isak has returned to Liverpool after Sweden manager Graham Potter revealed the striker has a minor thigh problem, leaving the Reds waiting to discover whether he will be available for the looming Manchester City fixture. With Hugo Ekitike already undergoing long term rehabilitation, another pr...

Dave Davis rounds up the latest Liverpool transfer news, with David Raum, Raúl Asencio and Tyrick Mitchell among the names being linked with moves to Anfield. Which areas are Liverpool looking to strengthen, and which targets could make sense for the Reds?   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guy Drinkel is here with today's Daily Red as he looks at Alexander Isak returns back to the club after a knock on international duty. Also a look at the City squad and Minteh stuff. Show Sponsored by Claude: claude.ai/anfield Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Davis looks at all the Liverpool FC latest with focus on:•⁠ ⁠Klopp defending Wirtz and LFC being one of four clubs set to take action against City with claims of £200m reported. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Davis takes a deep dive into Cody Gakpo’s remarkable Liverpool resurgence, from an uncertain summer and a potential £85m exit to becoming a key figure under Andoni Iraola. With his creativity, defensive output and partnership with Alexander Isak all surging, Dave examines the numbers behind Gakpo’s transformation, his life away from football and what comes next for Liverpool’s No.18. Learn mo...

Guy Drinkel is here with today's Daily Red as he looks at what Julian Ward should be prioritising as the now confirmed Sporting Director Show Sponsored by Claude: claude.ai/anfield Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rickie Lambert joins Alison Bender on After The Final Whistle for a remarkably candid conversation about his Liverpool career. Lambert explains why his boyhood dream quickly became a nightmare, the pressure of following Luis Suarez, Brendan Rodgers trying to move him on, frustration inside the dressing room and the personal struggles that followed his playing career. Watch the podcast in...

Dave Davis rounds up the latest Liverpool transfer news, with the Reds linked with moves for Atletico Madrid’s Marcos Llorente and Crystal Palace defender Tyrick Mitchell, plus the other names surrounding Liverpool’s recruitment plans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Davis reacts to Julian Ward’s appointment as Liverpool’s new sporting director and examines reports that the Reds are considering legal action against Manchester City, including what could happen next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trev Downey and Dave Davis take a deep dive into Liverpool’s evolving midfield, analysing Andoni Iraola’s tactical demands, Julian Ward’s recruitment philosophy and potential moves for Lamine Camara and Alex Scott. The numbers reveal where Liverpool’s current midfield may be falling short and why January could prove significant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trev Downey and Dave Davis take a deep dive into Julian Ward’s return to prominence at Liverpool, examining his recruitment record, data expertise and global contacts, plus what his appointment could mean for the Reds’ transfer strategy and FSG structure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trev Downey and Dave Davis react to Manchester City being found guilty of almost all Premier League financial charges, debating points deductions, title stripping, Liverpool compensation claims and the long legal battle still to come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices