
Walk On: The Athletic FC's Liverpool show
The Athletic's James Pearce, Simon Hughes, Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones are alongside host Tony Evans to bring you the very best insight into Liverpool Football Club twice a week, every week. Follow for expert knowledge of the club, big name guests, breaking news and entertaining discussion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest episodes

Mar 17, 2024 • 22min
At The Match: FA Cup hopes ended in seven-goal thriller
Join James Pearce from Old Trafford following the Reds' FA Cup quarter-final tie with Manchester United.Despite coming from behind to lead 2-1 inside 90 minutes the game was taken to extra time in a modern FA Cup classic, only for the home side to progress to the last four, even after Harvey Elliott had re-established a lead for Liverpool in extra time.Listen in for analysis from Old Trafford as well as the best from Jurgen Klopp's press conference as well as The Athletic's Mark Carey sharing his take too.Email: walk-on@theathletic.comProduced by Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 12, 2024 • 42min
Michael Edwards returns as Liverpool head back to the future
Michael Edwards is returning to Liverpool having been appointed by FSG as CEO of Football as part of the club's restructuring as they prepare for life after Jurgen Klopp.Join Tony Evans, James Pearce and Simon Hughes as they debate and discuss the appointment with the former sporting director returning in a more senior, overarching role within FSG's ownership structure with Bournemouth technical director Richard Hughes set to join in the sporting director role vacated by Jorg Schmadtke.As well as the off-pitch news, the panel also touch on the significance of Sunday's 1-1 draw at Anfield with Man City before looking ahead to this week's action with Sparta Prague heading to Anfield on Thursday before the visit to Old Trafford this weekend to take on Manchester United in the FA Cup Sixth Round.Email: walk-on@theathletic.comProduced by Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 10, 2024 • 24min
At The Match: Premier League curtain comes down on Klopp v Guardiola
Join James Pearce for reaction following Jurgen Klopp's final Premier League encounter with Pep Guardiola as Man City made the trip to Anfield.The Reds had to come from behind in the game following John Stones' first half opener with Alexis Mac Allister levelling from the penalty spot in the second half.Listen in for analysis from James at Anfield as well as Jurgen Klopp's thoughts in his post-match press conference as well as The Athletic's Andy Jones reflecting on the impact of the Anfield atmosphere.Produced by Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 6, 2024 • 44min
Will Salah be back for City?
James Pearce and Simon Hughes join Tony Evans to look ahead to Sunday's crucial and potentially title-deciding clash with Man City. Who will be back for the Reds? And what sort of side does Klopp pick against Sparta Prague in the Europa League on Thursday night?Plus, a look back at Darwin's last gasp winner over Forest, and why there continues to be such a grim atmosphere around that fixture.Email: walk-on@theathletic.comProduced by Guy Clarke and Ben Green Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 27, 2024 • 39min
What is Jurgen Klopp's greatest Liverpool achievement?
James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans for the latest Walk On podcast following the Reds' winning their 10th League Cup against Chelsea at Wembley.Following Jurgen Klopp's comment in the aftermath of Sunday's Carabao Cup success being "the most special" of his career the panel discuss the achievement of winning the cup with a reliance on a number of academy graduates before debating where it ranks amongst the German's many successes at Anfield.Plus ahead of Wednesday's FA Cup Fifth Round action with Southampton - and the Premier League run-in as well as the Europa League knockout phase how far can Liverpool go this season as injuries begin to grip?Email: walk-on@theathletic.comProduced by Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 25, 2024 • 27min
At The Match: Wembley win as Klopp's kids lift the cup
Join James Pearce from Wembley as Liverpool won the League Cup for the 10th time as captain Virgil van Dijk headed in an extra time winner against Chelsea.Jurgen Klopp also underlined his belief in his young, injured-hit squad bringing on teenagers Bobby Clark, James McConnell and Jayden Danns as the game headed towards extra time.As well as hearing from Klopp's press conference we also bring you the thoughts of Tony Evans and The Athletic's data writer Mark Carey at Wembley.Produced by Guy ClarkeEmail: walk-on@theathletic.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 23, 2024 • 41min
SPECIAL | Liverpool: A League Cup love affair
Ahead of appearing in a record 14th League Cup Final on Sunday at Wembley against Chelsea, Walk On presents a special League Cup audio documentary charting the club's nine previous wins in the competition.With contributions from those to have lifted silverware such as Jamie Carragher, Mark Lawrenson and Rob Jones, we bring you firsthand accounts of each of the Reds' wins in the tournament.Plus there's insight from Walk On regulars Tony Evans, Simon Hughes and James Pearce adding the significance to what the competition has meant to Liverpool through the years.Presented by Caoimhe O'NeillProduced by Guy ClarkeEmail: walk-on@theathletic.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 20, 2024 • 42min
Salah shows up on his return as Wembley awaits for the Reds
Tony Evans is joined by Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones after Liverpool's convincing 4-1 win over Brentford in the Premier League.The panel discuss the Reds' mounting injury list along with the quality shown in front of goal by both Darwin Nunez and Mohamed Salah, before getting onto the state of the title race following Man City's 1-1 draw with Chelsea.The Athletic's La Liga writer Dermot Corrigan also drops in to give the view from Spain on Xabi Alonso being linked with taking over from Jurgen Klopp having recently interviewed former Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez.Plus there's the latest ahead of Luton Town's trip to Anfield on Wednesday prior to Sunday's Carabao Cup Final with Chelsea.Email: walk-on@theathletic.comProduced by Guy Clarke***• Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/WALK. Terms and conditions apply Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 14, 2024 • 41min
What makes Xabi Alonso Liverpool's standout candidate?
Tony Evans is joined by Simon Hughes and Caoimhe O'Neill to discuss the standout candidate to replace Jurgen Klopp this summer; former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso.From the emotional connection of bringing back a darling of the Kop to the manner in which he's been able to turn around the fortunes of Bayer Leverkusen, the panel assess each aspect of his candidacy.The Athletic's Seb Stafford-Bloor also drops in to give the view from Germany with Alonso having taken Leverkusen to the top of the Bundesliga, leading Bayern Munich by five points.Email: walk-on@theathletic.comProduced by Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 10, 2024 • 17min
At The Match: Resilient Reds retain top spot
Join James Pearce for reaction from Anfield as the Reds saw off Burnley 3-1 to keep pole position in the Premier League.Diogo Jota's first half header was cancelled out by Dara O'Shea before Harvey Elliott supplied two assists from the bench for Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez as Jurgen Klopp's men ensured victory in front of a new record league attendance.Listen in for James' analysis from Anfield as well as the best from Klopp's press conference and The Athletic's Phil Buckingham on the influence of Harvey Elliott.Email:walk-on@theathletic.comProduced by Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.