
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

Jan 31, 2022 • 32min
Díaz is a Red
The Athletic's Caoimhe O'Neill and Mark Carey join Steve Hothersall to give their reaction to Liverpool signing Colombian star Luis Díaz from FC Porto. They also discuss the club's bid to sign Fulham's Fabio Carvalho and the Under-18s FA Youth Cup exit after an unbelievable finish to the weekend's tie with Chelsea. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 27, 2022 • 31min
Question Time
The Athletic's James Pearce joins Steve Hothersall to answer your LFC questions in a mailbag special. Should FSG change their business model and spend big in the summer? Which players could be on the way out of Anfield? How close is Mateusz Musiałowski to breaking into the first team? Plus James reveals the three players he'd pick to join him on a pub crawl. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 24, 2022 • 35min
The Imperious Alisson
The Athletic's James Pearce and football writer Steven Beacom join Steve Hothersall to reflect on a vital 3-1 win against Crystal Palace. The prowess of goalkeeper Alisson Becker is analysed while the guys give their verdict on the contentious VAR decision that helped seal the three points. Plus, could Fulham's teenage sensation Fabio Carvalho be Anfield bound? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 21, 2022 • 32min
We're going to Wembley!
The Athletic's James Pearce and Caoimhe O'Neill join Steve Hothersall to celebrate Liverpool reaching the Carabao Cup final with a 2-0 victory over Arsenal. The focus is on Diogo Jota's match-winning performance, we hear from Trent Alexander-Arnold plus The Red Agenda pays tribute to former Liverpool FC chief executive and secretary Peter Robinson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 17, 2022 • 34min
"Enjoy the ride..."
The Athletic's James Pearce and Simon Hughes join Steve Hothersall to reflect on Liverpool's 3-0 win against Brentford. Also on the agenda are the Anfield futures of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Curtis Jones, Rafa Benítez departs Goodison Park plus the latest on Mo Salah's protracted contract negotiations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 14, 2022 • 29min
London Calling
The Athletic's James Pearce and commentator John Bradley join Steve Hothersall to reflect on the 0-0 draw with Arsenal in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final. The guys discuss what Liverpool need to do for next week's return leg in London and the lack of depth in Jurgen Klopp's squad. Plus James looks at a sliding doors moment in 2016 for both Liverpool and Brazilian Alex Teixeira. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 10, 2022 • 36min
Electric Youth
The Athletic's James Pearce and Caoimhe O'Neill join Steve Hothersall following the 4-1 FA Cup win over Shrewsbury and discuss the potential of 17-year-old Kaide Gordon. Plus they look ahead to this week's Carabao Cup clash with Arsenal while Liverpool's goalkeeping set-up is analysed following Brazil legend Cláudio Taffarel's recent addition to the club's coaching staff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 6, 2022 • 33min
AFCON pain & January sales
The Athletic's Caoimhe O'Neill and Simon Hughes join host Steve Hothersall to analyse the challenges in store for Liverpool this month. With winning the Premier League now a tough ask they discuss the importance of both domestic cup competitions to Jürgen Klopp's side, coping with the loss of three stars to AFCON as well as what the January transfer window may have in store. Plus Liverpool FC women add a high profile signing to their ranks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 3, 2022 • 35min
Honours even in Stamford Bridge classic
The Athletic's James Pearce and football writer Steven Beacom join Steve Hothersall to reflect on Liverpool's 2-2 draw with Chelsea.The guys focus on The Reds' game management, Pep Lijnders' performance from the dugout and yet another world class goal from Mo Salah. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 23, 2021 • 33min
"The League Cup has never felt so European"
The Athletic's Caoimhe O'Neill and sports writer David Anderson join Steve Hothersall to reflect on Liverpool's incredible Carabao Cup win over Leicester City. The heroics of Caoimhín Kelleher as well as the futures of Joe Gomez and Neco Williams are put under the spotlight, plus will the semi-final with Arsenal be played over one or two legs? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.