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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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Dec 19, 2023 • 38min
Darwin's goal drought & decisive Anfield week awaits
Join Tony Evans, James Pearce and Simon Hughes for our final Walk On of 2023, as the Reds head into what could be a decisive week at Anfield.Having been held to a goalless draw by Manchester United on Sunday the panel reflect on Liverpool's wasteful shooting, debating the options available to Jurgen Klopp in attack with Darwin Nunez's goal drought stretching to 10 games.With West Ham in the Carabao Cup quarter-final and Arsenal to come on Saturday, the Reds face two crunch games at Anfield in relation to their hopes of winning domestic silverware as well as competing in the Premier League title race.Email: walk-on@theathletic.comProduced by Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 17, 2023 • 22min
At The Match: Reds held to stalemate at Anfield
Join James Pearce for reaction from Anfield as the Reds fell off top spot in the Premier League after a goalless draw with Manchester United.The Reds dominated the majority of the game with Virgil van Dijk, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Ibrahima Konate amongst those to go close for Jurgen Klopp's side without being able to find a breakthrough.Listen in for the best from Jurgen Klopp's press conference as well as The Athletic's Andy Jones sharing his thoughts from Anfield too.Email: walk-on@theathletic.comProduced by Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 13, 2023 • 43min
Hitting top spot, Liverpool's leaders & Manchester United's Anfield nightmares
James Pearce and Simon Hughes join Tony Evans as Liverpool prepare to welcome Manchester United to Anfield, having scored 11 goals in the last two home meetings with United.Having gone top of the table with the win at Crystal Palace the panel discuss the Reds' resilience to come from behind once more as well as assessing the state of play in the title race.Looking ahead to Manchester United's visit we compare and contrast the two sides heading into the game in terms of leadership, managers and transfer dealings.Email: walk-on@theathletic.comProduced by Guy Clarke***• Post your job for free at linkedin.com/WALK Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 9, 2023 • 16min
At The Match: 200 up for Salah & Elliott sparks late elation
Mohamed Salah reached 200 goals for Liverpool, also scoring his 150th Premier League goal, before Harvey Elliott struck in stoppage time as the Reds once again left it late to win, this time coming from behind to beat Crystal Palace 2-1.Join Gregg Evans from Selhurst Park as he brings analysis and reaction to the latest win, including the best bits from Jurgen Klopp's press conference as well as Roy Hodgson's reaction to the controversy that surrounded Jordan Ayew being sent-off.Plus James Pearce drops in to assess Alisson Becker's return to the squad with the Brazilian goalkeeper playing a key role as Liverpool took the three points.Email: walk-on@theathletic.comProduced by Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 6, 2023 • 39min
Kop comeback, Trent's midfield evolution & a must-win week
James Pearce and Andy Jones are alongside Tony Evans for this week's show as the Reds keep pace in the Premier League title race in dramatic style.Trent Alexander-Arnold's role in the 4-3 thriller against Fulham is analysed with defender's move into midfield being rewarded for Jurgen Klopp.Plus there's a look ahead at what's to come this week in the Premier League with trips to Sheffield United and Crystal Palace to come.Email: walk-on@theathletic.comProduced by Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.


