
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

Dec 3, 2023 • 18min
At The Match: Reds leave it late to take thriller
Join James Pearce fresh from Liverpool's dramatic 4-3 home win over Fulham as the Reds keep pace in the Premier League title race.Trent Alexander-Arnold stepped up in Liverpool's moment of need for the second time in two weeks as Jurgen Klopp's men needed to come from behind to beat Fulham.Hear James' thoughts on the game as well as the best bits from Jurgen Klopp's press conference, plus The Athletic's Gregg Evans shares his take on why this weekend's result underlines Liverpool title credentials.Email: walk-on@theathletic.comProduced by Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 29, 2023 • 34min
Liverpool 2.0, Curtis Jones & the Christmas schedule
Simon Hughes and Andy Jones are alongside host Tony Evans, to reflect on Liverpool's hard-fought point at the Etihad.The panel discuss Trent's influence in Liverpool's new look midfield, and ask whether Curtis Jones can be as important this season.Plus, can Kelleher deputise in Alisson's absence, and a look ahead to the busy Christmas period.Email: walk-on@theathletic.comProduced by Jay Beale. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 25, 2023 • 18min
At The Match: Trent rescues Reds at the Etihad
James Pearce has instant reaction as Trent Alexander-Arnold stepped forward to level for Liverpool as Jurgen Klopp's side took a point from the Etihad.Erling Haaland opened the scoring in the first half, before Alexander-Arnold equalised in the second half with the game finishing 1-1.Join James for analysis from the Etihad as well as the best from Jurgen Klopp's press conference as well as The Athletic's tactics writer Michael Cox sharing his thoughts from the game.Email: walk-on@theathletic.comProduced by Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 22, 2023 • 42min
The Etihad awaits, Klopp v Pep Premier League legacy & Bielsa's Darwin impact
James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside host Tony Evans as the Reds return from the third international break of the season, with a trip to Man City on the horizon.The panel assess the importance of the game, with the two sides only separated by one point ahead of the meeting as well as discussing the impact both Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola have had on the Premier League.Plus, there's a round-up of the how the Reds' international stars have performed while away, including praise for Darwin Nunez who continues to flourish under Marcelo Bielsa with Uruguay.Email: walk-on@theathletic.comProduced by Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 15, 2023 • 40min
Mohamed Salah: the goals, his Liverpool legacy and what comes next?
Tony Evans is joined by Simon Hughes, Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones (eventually) to gush over the brilliance of Mohamed Salah as the Egyptian King moved onto 200 goals in English football with his brace against Brentford on Sunday.The panel assess his changing role within Liverpool's new-look attack as well as how he's evolved into a more effective player as his Reds career has developed.Plus there's a look through the back catalogue of his 198 Reds goals to date before asking what happens next, whether he could remain at Anfield for the remainder of his career or whether or not the riches from the Saudi Pro League will prove too tempting.Email: walk-on@theathletic.comProduced by Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 12, 2023 • 21min
At The Match: Salah stars as Reds sting the Bees
Join James Pearce for reaction from Anfield after Liverpool saw off Brentford 3-0 with Mohamed Salah scoring twice.Diogo Jota completed the scoring as the Reds leapfrogged Arsenal into second place and move within a point of Manchester City at the top of the Premier League.There's also the best from Jurgen Klopp's press conference and The Athletic's Andy Jones also shares his thoughts having been at Anfield.Email: walk-on@theathletic.comProduced by Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 8, 2023 • 40min
Do better Luton, THAT Darwin miss & Paisley the dog
James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans to get stuck into the latest Liverpool talking points, following the weekend's draw with Luton Town.Sadly, the panel first of all discuss the issue of tragedy chanting, once more, following the actions of supporters at Kenilworth Road on Sunday before touching on Luis Diaz's emotional equaliser.Focus then moves onto Darwin Nunez's miss against the Hatters ahead of assessing how strong Liverpool's challenge to Man City could prove to be in the Premier League this season.Finally, given the news Harvey Elliott has released a new pair of boots inspired by his pet dog 'Paisley' the panel share their own Liverpool-related pet tales.Email: walk-on@theathletic.comProduced by Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 31, 2023 • 43min
Liverpool’s Diaz unity, midfield making moves & L8 and the city’s history with Black players
James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans after the Reds made it five wins from five at Anfield against Nottingham Forest.The panel discuss the squad's reaction to the win in the context of Luis Diaz's ongoing family situation before getting into the quality shown by the midfield and analyse how quickly it's come together in the engine room for Jurgen Klopp's new-look midfield.Plus, on the last day of Black History Month, Simon explains his latest article discussing Liverpool, L8 and the city’s complicated history with Black footballers before looking ahead to Sunday's visit to Luton Town.Email: walk-on@theathletic.comProduced by Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 29, 2023 • 19min
At The Match: Reds rally behind Luis Diaz
Join James Pearce for immediate reaction to Liverpool's 3-0 home win over Nottingham Forest in the Premier League.Following Luis Diaz being withdrawn from the squad due to an ongoing family situation the Reds recorded a routine home win at Anfield with goals through Diogo Jota, Darwin Nunez and Mohamed Salah - with Jota holding a Diaz '7' shirt aloft after opening the scoring.Listen in to hear Jurgen Klopp's thoughts from his post-match press conference as well as Andy Jones also sharing his view having been at Anfield too.Email: walk-on@theathletic.comProduced by Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 25, 2023 • 40min
Szoboszlai, Salah & The Comolli Years
James Pearce and Simon Hughes are back alongside Tony Evans following Liverpool's 2-0 win over Everton in the Merseyside derby.Fresh from scoring a brace, the panel discuss Mohamed Salah's performance along with the controversy surrounding Ibou Konate not being shown a red card as well as Virgil van Dijk's imperious performance.To celebrate Dominik Szoboszlai's birthday the panel also analyse the Hungarian's impact at Anfield before looking back on Damien Comolli's time at Liverpool as he prepares to return to the Reds, as chairman of Thursday night's Europa League opponents, Toulouse.Email: walk-on@theathletic.comProduced by Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.