
Walk On: The Athletic FC's Liverpool show
The Athletic's James Pearce, Simon Hughes, Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones are alongside host Tony Evans to bring you the very best insight into Liverpool Football Club twice a week, every week. Follow for expert knowledge of the club, big name guests, breaking news and entertaining discussion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest episodes

May 16, 2022 • 34min
Wembley Glory! Liverpool win the FA Cup
The Athletic's James Pearce and Simon Hughes join Steve Hothersall following Liverpool's FA Cup final victory over Chelsea on penalties. The excellence of Jordan Henderson, James Milner and Alisson Becker is reflected upon as well as unlikely hero Kostas Tsimikas. Plus there's the latest on the Anfield injury situation and a look ahead to the trip to Southampton, with the Premier League title race and Liverpool's quest for the quadruple still alive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 12, 2022 • 33min
The Anfield futures of Sadio Mané and Mo Salah
The Athletic's Caoimhe O'Neill and LFC magazine writer Chris McLoughlin join Steve Hothersall to discuss the Liverpool contract situations of Sadio Mané and Mo Salah, plus preview the FA Cup final against Chelsea. The one-on-one prowess of Alisson Becker is also analysed, an attribute once again on display in Liverpool's 2-1 win at Aston Villa in midweek. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 9, 2022 • 36min
Keep the Faith
The Athletic's James Pearce and Simon Hughes join Steve Hothersall as Liverpool's Premier League title hopes take a hit following a 1-1 draw with Tottenham. The guys discuss Jürgen Klopp's comments on Spurs' tactics and Pep Guardiola's view that everybody in the country supports Liverpool. Plus they look ahead to The Reds' trip to Aston Villa and have the latest on the ticket situation for the Champions League final. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 4, 2022 • 36min
Paris beckons for Klopp's warriors
The Athletic's James Pearce and Caoimhe O'Neill join Steve Hothersall to celebrate Liverpool reaching another Champions League final after victory over Villarreal. Focus is given to the half-time introduction of Luis Díaz which aided the second-half turnaround as The Reds' booked a trip to the Stade de France on 28 May. Plus Sadio Mané's Ballon d'Or credentials are analysed while Saturday's big game against Spurs is previewed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 2, 2022 • 35min
The greatest squad in Liverpool's history?
David Anderson from the Daily Mirror and OptaJoe's Michael Reid join Steve Hothersall as Liverpool remain one point behind Manchester City in the Premier League title race. They reflect on the 1-0 victory at Newcastle United as Jürgen Klopp rotates his squad to great effect - do the stats back-up the opinion that this is Liverpool's strongest ever collection of players? Plus the guys discuss the attributes of James Milner, discuss Mo Salah being named men's FWA Player of the Year and preview the Champions League semi-final second leg with Villarreal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 28, 2022 • 32min
Four More Years!
The Athletic's Caoimhe O'Neill and Neil Atkinson from The Anfield Wrap join Steve Hothersall as Jürgen Klopp agrees a new deal to remain Reds manager until 2026. They also reflect on Liverpool's 2-0 win over Villarreal in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final tie and preview the weekend's Premier League trip to Newcastle United. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 25, 2022 • 30min
Divock a man for the big occasion
The Athletic's James Pearce and Oliver Kay join Steve Hothersall to analyse Liverpool's 2-0 victory over Everton in the Merseyside derby. The unique and iconic Anfield career of Divock Origi is discussed while the current campaign is compared to the famous treble winning season of 2000/01. Plus there's a look ahead to the first leg of the Champions League semi-final with Villarreal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 21, 2022 • 39min
Man Utd demolished...now for Everton
The Athletic's James Pearce and Simon Hughes join Steve Hothersall to reflect on Liverpool's 4-0 victory over Manchester United at Anfield. Thiago Alcântara's superb performance takes centre stage while the guys reveal who they'd pick in attack for a Champions League final. Plus there's a preview of the weekend's Merseyside derby while Simon discusses his recent article on life after Hillsborough for survivors of the disaster. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 18, 2022 • 32min
Mané magnificent as Reds book a return trip to Wembley
The Athletic's James Pearce and Caoimhe O'Neill join Steve Hothersall to reflect on Liverpool's FA Cup semi-final win over Manchester City. Sadio Mané steals the headlines with his two-goal performance as The Reds keep their quadruple dream alive while ending City's hopes of a treble. Plus there's a preview of the Premier League clash with Manchester United at Anfield. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 14, 2022 • 36min
Bobby Firmino: "The founding father of this Liverpool squad"
The Athletic's Caoimhe O'Neill and the Daily Mirror's David Anderson join Steve Hothersall as Liverpool make it through to the Champions League semi-finals. Roberto Firmino receives the plaudits for his two goals in the 3-3 draw against Benfica, while Luis Díaz yet again shows why he's one of the signings of the season. Plus what challenges will Villarreal and Unai Emery present The Reds with in the last four and there's a preview of this weekend's FA Cup-semi-final with Manchester City. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.