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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 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.

Apr 11, 2022 • 33min
Two heavyweights going the distance
The Athletic's James Pearce and Simon Hughes join Steve Hothersall to analyse Liverpool's 2-2 draw with Manchester City. The guys reflect on the importance of Sadio Mané after his vital goal keeps The Reds' Premier League title challenge alive. Plus Simon discusses how Liverpool may perform when the Klopp era at Anfield ends, while there's news that yet another exciting talent is set to arrive at the club this summer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 7, 2022 • 33min
"Two incredible teams, two incredible managers"
The Athletic's Oliver Kay and Gareth Roberts from The Anfield Wrap join Steve Hothersall to preview Liverpool's clash with Manchester City. The guys focus on one of the greatest rivalries in Premier League history and the jobs Jürgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola have performed at their clubs. Plus the Champions League win at Benfica is reviewed and we hear from Liverpool FC Women's goalkeeper Rachael Laws following promotion to the WSL. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 4, 2022 • 35min
Jota does it again...now for Benfica
The Athletic's James Pearce and football writer Steven Beacom join Steve Hothersall to reflect on Liverpool's 2-0 win over Watford. The guys discuss Diogo Jota's knack of scoring vital goals as well as a below par display from Mo Salah. Plus they look ahead to the Benfica and Manchester City matches, while it's congratulations to Liverpool FC Women after they secured a return to the WSL. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 31, 2022 • 34min
A remarkable finale awaits
The Athletic's Caoimhe O'Neill and commentator John Bradley join Steve Hothersall to look ahead to the pivotal month of April for Liverpool. Also on the agenda is World Cup play-off heartbreak for Mo Salah; we reveal the most expensive Anfield signing during the Premier League era in today's money, while Liverpool FC Women are on the verge of promotion back to the WSL. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 28, 2022 • 31min
March Mailbag
The Athletic's James Pearce joins Steve Hothersall to answer your Liverpool questions as we enter the closing weeks of the season. What's the contract situation with Salah, Mané and Firmino? Is there a succession plan for the midfield? Plus he gives his view on the FA Cup semi-final venue debate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


