Walk On: The Athletic FC's Liverpool show

Liverpool writers James Pearce, a club correspondent covering teams and transfers, and Simon Hughes, a senior football analyst, join a lively debate on Virgil van Dijk and Alisson Becker’s futures. They weigh age, wages, leadership and succession planning, consider Dominik Szoboszlai’s best role, revisit Joey Jones, explore Tony Evans’ unexpected career path and choose beloved Liverpool cult heroes.

Andy Jones, The Athletic’s Liverpool reporter, and Simon Hughes, journalist and author, review Liverpool’s crucial win at Crystal Palace, powered by Alisson’s heroics. They examine Ronald Araujo’s potential long-term fit, possible ownership changes, and whether Marc Guéhi was a missed opportunity. Plus, listener questions, Liverpool books, a new Anfield song, and Manchester United’s relegation worries.

Andy Jones, The Athletic’s Liverpool reporter, and Simon Hughes, a senior football writer and tactical analyst, dissect Liverpool’s defensive collapse against Fenerbahce. They examine Jeremy Jacquet’s role, Alisson’s shaky moments, Bradley Barcola’s positioning and three avoidable goals. Trey Nyoni’s breakthrough, Rio Ngumoha’s promise, Alexis Mac Allister’s future and the challenge at Crystal Palace also feature.

Simon Hughes, The Athletic’s football analyst, and James Pearce, its Liverpool correspondent, dissect the 1-0 Arsenal defeat. They debate the Isak penalty controversy, Liverpool’s attacking threat, Alisson’s costly error and whether the Reds are closing the gap on the Premier League’s elite. There’s also a look ahead to Fenerbahce in Istanbul, a Dirk Kuyt reunion and new terrace songs for Liverpool stars.

Andy Jones, The Athletic’s Liverpool reporter, and Simon Hughes, senior football writer and club historian, dissect Liverpool’s dramatic penalty-shootout win, spotlighting Trey Nyoni’s emergence and Giorgi Mamardashvili’s heroics. They debate Ryan Gravenberch’s confidence, new Anfield songs, Howard Gayle’s pioneering legacy, and the lineup and tactics needed to face Arsenal in a pivotal clash.

Andy Jones, The Athletic’s Liverpool reporter, and Simon Hughes, a senior football writer, join Tony Evans to unpack Liverpool’s win over Brighton. They discuss Alexander Isak, Bradley Barcola and Alexis Mac Allister finding their rhythm, Florian Wirtz’s growing promise, and Ronald Araújo’s blood-and-thunder rise as a cult hero. Chelsea, Carabao Cup rotation and the looming Arsenal clash round out the conversation.

Football journalists Gregg Evans and Andy Jones, who cover Liverpool for The Athletic, dissect a chaotic European comeback. Rio Ngumoha’s record-breaking night takes center stage, alongside Florian Wirtz’s promising response to criticism. They examine Liverpool’s defensive vulnerability, Anfield’s atmosphere, and whether the Reds can handle Brighton’s dangerous attack in a crucial Sunday clash.

Andy Jones, The Athletic’s Liverpool analyst, and James Pearce, a specialist Reds reporter, examine Rio Ngumoha’s breakthrough and Liverpool’s plans for his future. They revisit the scrappy Brentford win, Alexander Isak’s finishing, and Florian Wirtz’s creativity, before discussing injuries, Julian Ward’s return and a Champions League reunion with Villarreal.

Andy Jones, The Athletic’s Liverpool writer, and Simon Hughes, senior football correspondent, dissect Liverpool’s chaotic 6-3 win over LASK. They explore Barcola’s hat-trick, his developing partnership with Wirtz, and whether European freedom can translate to the Premier League. Youngsters Koumas, Ngumoha and Nyoni also earn praise before a fiery Brentford test, with fan culture and player personality in the mix.

Football journalists James Pearce and Simon Hughes join Tony Evans to dissect Liverpool’s flat defeat by Manchester City, Ryan Gravenberch’s contentious red card and an attack short of spark. They examine the Premier League’s credibility amid City’s unresolved charges, Liverpool’s troubling league form and pressure on Iriola. Can a Champions League trip to LASK provide a reset?