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May 4, 2023 • 39min

Did Darwin take his chance & why do Liverpool fans boo the national anthem?

Tony Evans is joined by James Pearce, Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones after the Reds made it five wins in a row against Fulham on Wednesday night.Following that the panel debate whether or not Darwin took his chance in the central role of Jurgen Klopp's front three as well as praising the continued contribution of Alisson Becker.There's reaction to the WSL defeat to Chelsea on Wednesday night too before discussing why Liverpool fans boo the national anthem ahead of Brentford's visit to Anfield on Saturday - with Premier League sides being asked to play the national anthem ahead of this weekend's games.Email: walk-on@theathletic.comProduced by Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 1, 2023 • 40min

An Anfield seven-goal thriller, Diogo Jota's winner & time for Klopp to spend some time in the chiller?

James Pearce and Andy Jones are alongside Tony Evans to react to an incredible 4-3 win over Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield as the Reds almost managed to throw away a 3-0 lead!There's laughs at Richarlison's expense, praise for Luis Diaz on his return as well as thoughts on Jurgen Klopp's reaction to Diogo Jota's late winner in front of the Kop & his post-match comments about referee Paul Tierney.Plus, with Fulham heading to Anfield on Wednesday we look back through the archives to remember Luis Garcia's 'ghost' goal against Chelsea back in 2005.Produced by Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 27, 2023 • 37min

Cody Gakpo Appreciation Society, Curtis Jones' importance & would the Europa League be so bad?

Join Tony Evans, James Pearce and Caoimhe O'Neill as they analyse the Reds' European qualification hopes following Wednesday night's win at West Ham.A third successive win for Liverpool sees them continue to their outside bid of securing Champions League qualification for next season, while a place in the Europa League may look more likely, but would that be too bad for Jurgen Klopp's side?The panel also hone in on the performances of both Cody Gakpo and Curtis Jones following the latest win before casting a look ahead to Tottenham's visit to Anfield on Sunday.Produced by Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 24, 2023 • 37min

Salah's scoring exploits, van Dijk on Reds' new set-up & David Moyes' bus getting ready for parking

James Pearce, Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones are all with Tony Evans for the latest Walk On pod following an eventful afternoon of set-pieces at Anfield as the Reds saw off Nottingham Forest.The panel dish out the praise to Diogo Jota and Mohamed Salah before hearing Virgil van Dijk's take on Liverpool's new tactical set-up with Trent Alexander-Arnold moving into midfield.Plus there's a look ahead to Wednesday's trip to take on West Ham at the London Stadium.Email: walk-on@theathletic.comProduced by Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 20, 2023 • 39min

Kop call for consistency, who can step up in the run-in & Liverpool's youth production

Tony Evans is joined by James Pearce and Oli Kay for the latest Walk On podcast as Liverpool prepare to take on Nottingham Forest at Anfield.The panel discuss the need for Liverpool to back-up their 6-1 win over Leeds United on Monday night before discussing the opportunity the run-in presents ahead of Jurgen Klopp's summer rebuild.Plus, the panel analyse the Reds' youth production following a listener question. You can get in touch by emailing: walk-on@theathletic.comProduced by Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 18, 2023 • 38min

Six of the best away from home for Liverpool, Jota's back in the goals & favourite Kop cult heroes

James Pearce, Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones are alongside Tony Evans after the Reds put six past Leeds United at Elland Road.Trent Alexander-Arnold's masterful display, Diogo Jota getting back amongst the goals and the need for consistent levels of performance from Jurgen Klopp's side are all debated.Plus, as Divock Origi turns 28, the panel discuss their favourite Kop cult heroes who will always have a place in the hearts of Liverpool supporters.Produced by Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 13, 2023 • 43min

Bellingham race over, putting a stop to tragedy chanting ahead of Hillsborough anniversary & Europe or no Europe for next season?

James Pearce, Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones are alongside Tony Evans as we get stuck into Liverpool's decision to pull out of the race to sign Jude Bellingham.The panel also answer your questions, including whether or not the Reds would be better out of Europe next season - and does Jurgen Klopp need to re-think his tactics away from home?Meanwhile, ahead of the 34th Hillsborough anniversary, Charlotte Hennessy joins us to discuss her petition to make chanting about tragedies and death at football matches a criminal offence: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/636134Email: walk-on@theathletic.comProduced by Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 10, 2023 • 36min

Anfield rage resurrects the Reds on Easter Sunday & Trent's positional switch

James Pearce and Andy Jones are alongside Tony Evans to look back on Liverpool's two-goal comeback at home to Arsenal.The role Anfield played in the comeback as well as Trent Alexander-Arnold's position switch are both debated before the panel assess Liverpool's European ambitions having taken just two points from a 'decisive week' after the international break.Email: walk-on@theathletic.comProduced by Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 6, 2023 • 38min

Changes but not much change, Fowler flashback & Liverpool look forward to home comforts

James Pearce, Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones are all with Tony Evans as Liverpool prepare for their Anfield return, following a bore draw at Stamford Bridge.The panel assess Jurgen Klopp's six changes against Chelsea and ponder what changes could be made for the visit of Arsenal on Sunday.Plus, there's a flashback to Robbie Fowler's hat-trick against the Gunners back in August 1994 as 'God' celebrates his birthday this weekend while James is also pleased the Reds will be back at home after his toils with public transport!Email: walk-on@theathletic.comProduced by Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 3, 2023 • 37min

Liverpool show their two sides in latest collapse - but who's taking responsibility?

James Pearce and Caoimhe O'Neill are alongside Tony Evans for the latest Walk On podcast following the Reds' dismal showing at the Etihad.The panel react to Jurgen Klopp's comments in his post-match press conference before asking what has made Liverpool so vulnerable mentally as well as asking if one summer transfer window really is enough to fix the issues the Reds face?Plus, there's a look ahead to Tuesday's visit to Stamford Bridge amid the Reds' interest in Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount.To get in touch, email: walk-on@theathletic.comProduced by Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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