

Walk On: The Athletic FC's Liverpool show
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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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Mar 30, 2023 • 36min
Liverpool re-visit the scene of Jurgen Klopp's 'announcement' in need of an attack being ignited
James Pearce is back alongside Tony Evans, Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones as we take a deeper look at Liverpool's faltering forward line ahead of the visit to Man City.Having announced his style with a 4-1 win at the Etihad early in his Liverpool reign, we examine where the Reds ruthless edge has gone having failed to score since putting seven past Manchester United.Plus our latest listener question centres around a certain Jude Bellingham. Email: walk-on@theathletic.comProduced by Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 27, 2023 • 34min
Luis Diaz holds Liverpool's passport to Champions League qualification & which way does Curtis Jones go at his Reds crossroads?
Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones are alongside Tony Evans as we begin the build-up to Liverpool's Premier League return.Luis Diaz's imminent return ahead of Saturday's visit to Manchester City is highlighted as well as the need for the Reds to hit top form on their return.Plus, with Curtis Jones scoring for England U21s, where is his Liverpool career heading, there's reaction to the WSL Merseyside derby & we open the floor for your opinions, questions and more!Email: walk-on@theathletic.comProduced by Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 23, 2023 • 34min
Liverpool's midfield alternatives & free-kick scoring no.10 Martin Skrtel on life in the Slovakian eighth tier
Tony Evans is alongside Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones for the latest Walk On podcast to discuss Liverpool's Jude Bellingham 'Plan B' midfield options this summer.James Pearce catches up with Martin Skrtel ahead of the LFC Foundation charity game at Anfield between Liverpool Legends and Celtic Legends, while we also look ahead to the WSL Merseyside derby at Goodison Park on Friday night.Plus, there's a legends five-a-side to finish!Produced by Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 20, 2023 • 41min
Jude Bellingham latest, the big midfield rebuild assessed & Lucas Leiva retirement
Tony Evans is here with Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones to get into the latest Liverpool news, including David Ornstein providing the latest on the Reds' pursuit of Jude Bellingham.With the Reds having the weekend off the panel assess the current state of play in the race for Champions League qualification before discussing Real Madrid and Manchester City looking to jump ahead of Liverpool in the running to sign Bellingham.The panel assess what is needed in midfield this summer, with or without Bellingham, before reflecting on Lucas Leiva's retirement after the 36-year-old was forced into retirement due to a heart condition.Produced by Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 16, 2023 • 36min
Liverpool dumped out of Europe; now embarrassment must be avoided
Tony Evans, James Pearce and Andy Jones are on hand look back on Liverpool latest Europe exit at the hands of Real Madrid.With James out in the Spanish capital, he reflects on a night the Reds failed to get going en-route to Champions League elimination.Where Liverpool's season goes from here, why they were so timid in the Bernabeu and what was behind the thinking to take off Darwin Nunez are all on the agenda - so get involved as we bring you your latest Reds-related therapy session!Produced by Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


