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Walk On: The Athletic FC's Liverpool show

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Jan 19, 2023 • 38min

Liverpool prepare for Chelsea as Jurgen Klopp reaches 1000 & takeover latest

Tony Evans is joined by James Pearce and Caoimhe O'Neill ahead of Jurgen Klopp's 1,000th game in management against Chelsea at Anfield on Saturday.Before looking ahead to the landmark occasion, the panel reflect on the win at Wolves including the performance of Harvey Elliott, Naby Keita and Stefan Bajcetic as well as discussing the latest on the takeover front - and dealing with social media trolls.Klopp's impact at Liverpool is analysed as well as how big the task of rebuilding the Reds is for the German ahead of the panel each picking their Klopp era Liverpool five-a-side teams.Produced by Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jan 16, 2023 • 39min

No intensity, no identity: what's led Liverpool to crisis point?

Tony Evans is joined by James Pearce and Andy Jones to pick the bones out of Liverpool's latest beating, away to Brighton on Saturday.The manner of the defeat and performance are analysed before focusing in on what has led Liverpool to such a decline this season, having battled on all four fronts last year in their quest for a quadruple.A lack of summer activity to sign a midfielder is considered as well as what fixes Jurgen Klopp can turn to in order to salvage Champions League qualification this season - if it's even still possible...Produced by Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jan 12, 2023 • 41min

Darwin's Liverpool evolution: The Reds' agent of chaos six months in

Tony Evans is joined by James Pearce and Andy Jones as they assess Darwin Nunez's first six months at Anfield.Having arrived in an initial £64m deal, which could rise to a club-record £85, the panel look at their expectations against the reality of what Nunez has provided in his opening months at Liverpool.Leading the line in an underperforming side, the goalscoring burden placed on him following a spat of injuries in attack as well as the impact the arrival of Cody Gakpo could have are all thrown into the debate.Plus there's the latest on the search for a midfield ahead of Moises Caicedo inevitably running amok for Brighton at the Amex on Saturday.Produced by Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jan 9, 2023 • 44min

Liverpool keep the Wolves from the door & Matheus Nunes shows up for his Anfield audition

Tony Evans is joined by James Pearce, Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones after Liverpool avoided FA Cup elimination at the hands of Wolves on Saturday night.The panel react to the latest goal-gifting showing from the Reds before getting into the Reds-linked Matheus Nunes, who was involved in a contentious decision to disallow a would-be winner for the visitors.Andy looks at which midfield best fits the Gini Wijnaldum hole, which is yet to be filled and James discusses his profile of Liverpool's youngest-ever player, Jerome Sinclair before Caoimhe leads the way in a five-a-side of Liverpool talented teenagers to finish.Produced by Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jan 5, 2023 • 42min

Liverpool's misfiring engine room & is Bellingham alone the answer?

Tony Evans is joined by The Athletic's James Pearce and Andy Jones to delve into the issues currently facing Liverpool's midfield engine room.From Fabinho's drop in form, the move from functionality with the likes of Gini Wijnaldum to technicality in Thiago Alcantara and Harvey Elliott to how the Reds' remedy the problems in the transfer market.Mark Carey looks into the numbers, while the panel also assess whether a summer move for Borussia Dortmund's Jude Bellingham would do enough to fix the midfield.Plus, five years on from making his Liverpool debut, we reflect on Virgil van Dijk's time at Anfield - as well as assessing what impact his latest injury setback could have.Produced by Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jan 3, 2023 • 37min

What's happened to Liverpool's 'Mentality Monsters'?

Happy New Year and welcome to your new Liverpool podcast: Walk On...Join host Tony Evans as he's joined by The Athletic's Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones to pick the bones out of the Reds' disappointing start to 2023 away at Brentford.The panel get stuck into the manner of the loss before discussing how Liverpool can look to fix things in the January transfer window having already moved to sign PSV Eindhoven Cody Gakpo - and to finish we have some five-a-side fun, picking our best sides from the Reds' many January signings throughout the years.Produced by Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 30, 2022 • 2min

Introducing your new Liverpool podcast... Walk On

New year, new show.We've decided to give The Athletic's Liverpool podcast a lick of paint in 2023. Much remains the same: it’ll still be twice a week, it’ll still lean on the unrivalled insight and analysis of The Athletic’s esteemed Liverpool writers and it’ll still be the best place for all your latest Reds transfer needs, including the huge deal for Cody Gakpo.The first big change is Tony Evans; your new host. Tony is former editor of The Times and has years of experience covering the Reds. The second change is its new name; Walk On. You’ll Never Walk Alone is forever etched in Anfield folklore and we wanted to pick something that truly resonates with Liverpool’s fanbase.So join Tony and his team of James Pearce, Caoimhe O'Neill, Andy Jones and Simon Hughes twice a week this season on this very same feed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nov 14, 2022 • 35min

Núñez at the double / Magnificent 7 set for Qatar

The Athletic's James Pearce and the Belfast Telegraph's Steven Beacom are alongside Steve Hothersall to reflect on Liverpool's 3-1 win over Southampton. They also discuss what FSG's decision to put the club up for sale means for the squad rebuild and look ahead to the World Cup, with seven Anfield stars heading to Qatar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nov 10, 2022 • 37min

Kelleher the hero again / FSG latest

The Athletic's Andy Jones and football writer David Lynch join Steve Hothersall to reflect on the EFL Cup win over Derby. They also discuss the fall-out from the news that FSG have put Liverpool up for sale with Simon Hughes also offering his thoughts on the story. Plus there's a preview of Saturday's Premier League clash versus Southampton, a game which could see James Milner make his 600th Premier League appearance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nov 7, 2022 • 36min

Liverpool For Sale / Real Revenge Mission

The Athletic's James Pearce and Oliver Kay join Steve Hothersall to discuss FSG putting Liverpool up for sale. There's also reaction to the Reds drawing Real Madrid in the Champions League round of 16 and a look back at Sunday's vital 2-1 win over Tottenham in the Premier League. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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