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The Athletic
The Athletic's James Pearce, Simon Hughes and Andy Jones join Tony Evans to bring you the very best insight into Liverpool Football Club twice a week, every weekFollow for expert knowledge of the club from breaking news to entertaining and informed discussion around the club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 16, 2024 • 47min
How Klopp turned doubters into believers: A podcast special
As Jurgen Klopp's near-nine year stay at Liverpool comes to a close on Sunday, join us for a special look back through the highs, lows and everything in-between during the German's reign at Anfield.Guy Clarke looks back through the years with insights from The Athletic's James Pearce, Simon Hughes, Andy Jones, Oli Kay and Michael Cox as well as Walk On host Tony Evans, author of Jurgen Said To Me: Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool and the Remaking of City Dan Morgan and Josh Williams, writer of Data Game: The Story of Liverpool FC's Analytics Revolution.Some of the best moments from Klopp's best and funniest moments in press conferences also feature as we reminisce on an unforgettable journey for the Reds.Voiced and Produced by Guy ClarkeWith contributions from James Pearce, Simon Hughes, Andy Jones, Oli Kay, Michael Cox, Tony Evans, Dan Morgan and Josh Williams Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 15, 2024 • 46min
Anfield prepares for Klopp's farewell
Tony Evans, Si Hughes and James Pearce are here as Reds around the world get ready for Jurgen Klopp's final hurrah. Yes, it's been a bit of a damp squib - summed up by that 3-3 with Villa midweek - so the gang discuss the highs and lows on and off the pitch of those eight and half years in charge, whether Jurgen is statue-worthy, and where the squad needs strengthening to give Arne Slot the best chance of success. Email: walk-on@theathletic.comPresenter: Tony EvansWith: James Pearce and Simon HughesProduecr: Guy Clarke and Ben Green Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 7, 2024 • 45min
Liverpool's Luis Diaz conundrum & Anfield's greatest night five years on
James Pearce and Andy Jones are alongside Tony Evans to discuss the state of Liverpool's attacking options ahead of the upcoming summer window.While Darwin Nunez and Cody Gakpo experienced contrasting emotions at Anfield in Sunday's win over Tottenham whispers have also emerged around the future of Luis Diaz, so the panel discuss whether or not this summer could be the time to cash in on the Colombian?There's praise for Harvey Elliott after Sunday's sparkling display and Si Hughes checks in from Holland having been at Arne Slot's penultimate home game at Feyenoord.Plus, five years on from Liverpool's historic 4-0 win over Barcelona, we look back on the night and what it meant within the context of Jurgen Klopp's tenure as Reds boss.Email: walk-on@theathletic.comHost: Tony EvansWith: James Pearce and Andy JonesProducer: Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 5, 2024 • 22min
At The Match: Elliott stars & Salah scores as Liverpool steamroller Spurs
Join James Pearce for reaction from Anfield as Liverpool put four past Tottenham Hotspur as Jurgen Klopp's side re-discovered their goalscoring touch.Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson struck in the first half before Cody Gakpo and Harvey Elliott added another two early in the second period. Richarlison and Son Heung-min got two back for Ange Postecoglou's side, but the Reds held on as they secured a third-placed finish in the Premier League.Listen in to hear the best from Jurgen Klopp's press conference as well as analyse from Anfield from James Pearce and The Athletic's Andy Jones. Enjoy!Email: walk-on@theathletic.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 30, 2024 • 47min
Salah, Trent & Van Dijk: How will Slot's Liverpool look next season?
As Liverpool's title hopes fizzled out at the London Stadium, the headlines were taken by Mohammed Salah and Jurgen Klopp's touchline 'spat' ahead of the Egyptian being brought off the bench.To react to the fallout, as well as news Liverpool are preparing for Salah to stay for the 2024/25 season, Tony Evans is joined by James Pearce and Simon Hughes to discuss the winger's Reds' future.Along with captain Virgil van Dijk and vice-captain Trent Alexander-Arnold, Salah enters the final 12 months of his contract this summer so the panel analyse how Liverpool have ended up in this situation before looking at where the priorities lay for sporting director Richard Hughes this summer.Plus, with Arne Slot waiting to replace Jurgen Klopp at Anfield how could the Reds squad look after the summer transfer window.Email: walk-on@theathletic.comHost: Tony EvansWith: James Pearce and Simon HughesProducer: Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 25, 2024 • 36min
Derby defeat dashes title hopes - but is Slot waiting in the wings?
We're back with a bonus Walk On offering, as Liverpool ramp up their search to name a successor to Jurgen Klopp, with the Reds in negotiations to bring Feyenoord's Arne Slot to Anfield.Before looking at what the Dutchman could bring to Liverpool, should a compensation package be agreed, Tony Evans, James Pearce and Simon Hughes pick the bones out of the Reds' first Goodison Park derby defeat since 2010, which all-but ends Liverpool's title hopes.We hear from AD's Sjoerd Mossou out in the Netherlands on what Liverpool can expect from Slot before Andy Jones also pops by to talk about his style of play and how it may fit with the current squad at Anfield.Email: walk-on@theathletic.comHost: Tony EvansWith: James Pearce, Simon Hughes and Andy JonesProducer: Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 23, 2024 • 47min
Salah's slump & derby day looms
James Pearce and Andy Jones are alongside Tony Evans for this week's Walk On podcast as the Reds gear up for a trip across Stanley Park to take on Everton.Prior to getting stuck into the derby the panel reflect on the impact Trent Alexander-Arnold's return could have after scoring at Craven Cottage while Mohamed Salah watched on from the bench.David Ornstein drops in with the latest on Ruben Amorim with the Sporting Lisbon manager being linked to possibly replacing David Moyes at West Ham, having previously been linked with succeeding Jurgen Klopp at Anfield.Plus, ahead of the derby at Goodison Park, the quiz is back as James takes on Andy on all things Merseyside derby!Email: walk-on@theathletic.comHost: Tony EvansWith: James Pearce and Andy JonesProducer: Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 17, 2024 • 43min
Where have Liverpool's goals gone?
After Liverpool fell to defeat at home to Atalanta and Crystal Palace, Tony Evans is joined by James Pearce and Simon Hughes to dissect a woeful week for the Reds.They get stuck into why Jurgen Klopp's farewell tour is at risk of falling flat having dropped to third in the Premier League, two points behind new leaders Manchester City.Having failed to score in both games at Anfield last week, the panel assess why the goals have dried up at the crucial moment of the season before looking ahead to Thursday's trip to Italy before previewing Sunday's visit to Craven Cottage to take on Fulham.Email: walk-on@theathletic.comHost: Tony EvansWith: James Pearce and Simon HughesProducer: 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.

Apr 14, 2024 • 22min
At The Match: Liverpool slip at home to Crystal Palace
Join James Pearce as he brings you reaction to Liverpool losing at home to Crystal Palace at Anfield, as the Reds slip to third in the Premier League table.Eberechi Eze scored the only goal after 14 minutes and despite the Reds having 21 shots throughout the game were unable to find a route to goal.Listen in to hear analysis from Anfield as well as the best from Jurgen Klopp's press conference and The Athletic's Andy Jones also drops in to share his take on proceedings.Email: walk-on@theathletic.comProduced by Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 9, 2024 • 39min
Salah decision looms & can Jota fire Liverpool to the title?
James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans following the Reds 2-2 draw at Old Trafford to react to the impact it could have on Liverpool's Premier League title aspirations.With Jurgen Klopp's side having been so wasteful in front of goal there's positive news with the imminent return to fitness of Diogo Jota, so could he fire the Reds to the title? The panel also discuss Mohamed Salah's recent form before delving into the future of the 'Egyptian King' as he heads into the final 12 months of his contract this summer.Plus there's a look ahead to what's to come this week as Atalanta visit Anfield in the Europa League quarter-final first leg, before Crystal Palace make the trip in the Premier League on Sunday.Host: Tony EvansWith: James Pearce and Simon HughesProducer: Guy ClarkeEmail: walk-on@theathletic.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


