Walk On: The Athletic FC's Liverpool show

Salah's standing as a Premier League great & imperious van Dijk

Jan 28, 2025

The podcast dives into Mohamed Salah's incredible achievement of surpassing Thierry Henry on the Premier League's all-time scorers list, showcasing his vital role in Liverpool's recent 4-1 triumph over Ipswich. Celebrating Virgil van Dijk's 300th appearance, the discussion highlights his leadership and defensive prowess. There's also a tense look at contract negotiations for key players. Finally, the hosts preview upcoming challenges against PSV Eindhoven and Bournemouth while dissecting team strategies and expectations.

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Mohamed Salah's impressive scoring record places him among the Premier League's greatest, surpassing legends like Thierry Henry.

The uncertainty surrounding contract extensions for key players like Salah and van Dijk raises concerns about Liverpool's future team dynamics.

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New Arrivals Ignite Excitement

The arrival of four new bombshells definitely stirred up excitement, much to the surprise of the participants. This twist shifted the dynamics and created intense moments, as relationships and strategies were tested among the cast. The unexpected nature of their entry led to an interesting blend of reactions, with some contestants feeling threatened while others saw it as an opportunity to stand out. This development set the stage for ensuing drama and competition, essential elements in engaging reality TV storytelling.

Intro

2min

Salah Shines in Liverpool's Dominance

8min

Virgil van Dijk's Impact and Legacy at Liverpool

4min

Resilience and Uncertainty: The Future of a Football Star

9min

Delicacies and Defenses: A Dutch Feast for Football Fans

9min

Previewing Liverpool vs Bournemouth: Tactical Analysis and Team Strengths

4min

James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans for the latest fix of weekly Liverpool FC news.

This week there's plenty for the guys to get through from the 4-1 win over Ipswich at Anfield to Mohamed Salah surpassing Thierry Henry on the Premier League's list of all-time top scorers and Virgil van Dijk's record-setting numbers following his 300th appearance for the club.

There's also a discussion around the contract scenario as we head towards February with still no news of extensions being agreed for the likes of Salah, van Dijk or Trent Alexander-Arnold.

Plus, we preview Wednesday night's Champions League action with PSV Eindhoven and Saturday's visit to AFC Bournemouth.

Host: Tony Evans

With: Simon Hughes and James Pearce

Producer: Guy Clarke

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