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Walk On: The Athletic FC's Liverpool show

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Dec 22, 2020 • 48min

7-0 Win & Salah's Future

The Athletic's James Pearce, Simon Hughes and Caoimhe O'Neill join Steve Hothersall to reflect on Liverpool's 7-0 win over Crystal Palace.They pick apart and analyse every goal that went in, and they look at a host of impressive individual performances. Plus, they discuss the future of Mo Salah after his interview in Spain. Is there a chance he could leave the club? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dec 15, 2020 • 52min

Gerard Houllier Tribute

The Athletic's James Pearce and Simon Hughes join Steve Hothersall to pay tribute to former Liverpool manager Gerard Houllier, who passed away on Monday. They also reflect on the 1-1 draw with Fulham. Will Klopp need to employ greater rotation to keep his players fresh? Plus, they look ahead to the big game against Spurs on Wednesday and discuss drawing RB Leipzig in the last 16 of the Champions League Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dec 8, 2020 • 53min

The Fans are Back at Anfield

The Athletic's James Pearce, Simon Hughes and Caoimhe O'Neill join Steve Hothersall to reflect on Liverpool's victory over Wolves.They discuss the return of fans to Anfield and the impact it had on the team's performance.Simon has special praise for Jordan Henderson, Caoimhe has the lowdown on Liverpool's new Irish hero, and James' dog makes another entertaining return to the podcast.*No animals were harmed in the making of this show*SPECIAL CHRISTMAS OFFER!If you subscribe to The Athletic you can give another subscription as a gift for FREE. It’s the perfect present for any football fan this Christmas.Enjoy great analysis and in-depth features from the very best football writers around, as well as ad-free versions of all of our podcasts.It’s the perfect present for yourself and someone else. Just go to www.theathletic.com/liverpoolpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dec 1, 2020 • 57min

Klopp v Des

The Athletic's James Pearce and Simon Hughes joins Steve Hothersall to reflect on Liverpool's draw with Brighton.also discuss Jurgen Klopp's interview with Des Kelly after the game, debate the VAR penalty decision, and discuss Gini Wijnaldum's future at Anfield.SPECIAL BLACK FRIDAY OFFER!Take advantage of our Black Friday offer and sign up to The Athletic for just £1 a month for 12 months. Access all of our articles on Liverpool and the Premier League for our best ever price.Just go to www.theathletic.com/liverpoolpod to sign up.The offer is for new subscribers only and you can cancel at any time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Nov 24, 2020 • 50min

"Shock Waves" - Reaction to the win over Leicester

The Athletic's James Pearce, Simon Hughes and Caoimhe O'Neill join Steve Hothersall to reflect on Liverpool's brilliant victory over LeicesterHas this injury-ravaged Liverpool team sent shock waves through the Premier League with that win? And have they now proven they can battle through adversity?Is the possibility of signing a centre-back in January still "up-in-the-air"?And we cast an eye on the performances of Liverpool's title rivalsSPECIAL OFFER!Right now you can subscribe to The Athletic for just £1 a week. You can read all of our articles on Liverpool and so much more, as well as all of our podcasts ad-free.Just go to www.theathletic.com/liverpoolpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Nov 17, 2020 • 52min

Jamie Carragher and Defensive Reinforcements

The Athletic's Simon Hughes and Caoimhe O'Neill join host Steve Hothersall to discuss another major defensive setback for Liverpool.With Joe Gomez out for at least the next few months, will Liverpool be able to make a move in January? Or will they make do with their depleted resources at centre-half?There's also an exclusive chat with Jamie Carragher, who discusses life after football. Plus, we have the latest on the health of Mo Salah.And we pay tribute to the former Liverpool goalkeeper Ray Clemence.SPECIAL OFFER!Right now you can sign up to The Athletic for just £1 a week. Read all of the great articles on Liverpool and so much more, including the interview this morning with Jamie Carragher.To subscribe, go to theathletic.com/liverpoolpod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Nov 10, 2020 • 54min

Is Salah getting even better?

The Athletic's Simon Hughes and Caoimhe O'Neill join host Steve Hothersall to look back on Liverpool's draw with Manchester City, and debate whether Mo Salah is somehow getting even better. Plus, as Liverpool move to a new training ground, the panel share their Melwood memories. And Caoimhe has a scouting report from Blackburn on on-loan winger Harvey Elliott.SPECIAL OFFER!Right now you can subscribe to The Athletic for just £1 a week. You can read all of our articles on Liverpool and so much more, including Michael Cox's piece this morning on why Fabinho was such a big miss against City.Just go to www.theathletic.com/liverpoolpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Nov 3, 2020 • 49min

Liverpool Back on Top

The Athletic's James Pearce, Simon Hughes and Caoimhe O'Neill join Steve Hothersall to look back on Liverpool's victory over West Ham, which saw them return to the top of the Premier League.They discuss the excellent form of Mo Salah, and ask if people are being far too critical of him after winning another penalty this weekend. They debate whether Roberto Firmino is now set lose his place in the starting 11 to Diogo Jota. And they look at the other title contenders, and ask who will be competing with The Reds at the end of the season.Plus, they have the latest of the fitness of Fabinho, who should return after the international breakSPECIAL OFFER!Right now you can subscribe to The Athletic for just £1 a week. You can read all of our articles on Liverpool and so much more.Just go to www.theathletic.com/liverpoolpod to sign up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Oct 27, 2020 • 51min

The search for a centre-back

The Athletic's James Pearce, Simon Hughes and Caoimhe O'Neill join Steve Hothersall to discuss Liverpool's search for a centre-back to replace the injured Virgil Van Dijk. Who are the likely candidates? And how much are the club willing to spend?They also reflect on the victory over Sheffield United and the VAR controversy. Will Jota now be a regular starter in attack? And they discuss the club's plans for a new training complex. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Oct 19, 2020 • 50min

Van Dijk's Injury & Derby Day Reaction

The Athletic's James Pearce, Simon Hughes and Caoimhe O'Neill join Steve Hothersall to reflect on Saturday's Merseyside Derby.They discuss Jordan Pickford's horror tackle, and ask why action wasn't taken on the day.They also look at how Van Dijk's injury will impact the defence? Is Fabinho too important in midfield now to move back? They also assess the team's performance against Everton and reflect on Mo Salah scoring his 100th goal for the club.*This podcast was recorded before we found out that Jordan Pickford would not be facing retrospective action for his challenge on VVD.SPECIAL OFFER!For a limited time only we're offering you the chance to subscribe to The Athletic for just £1 a month.You can read all of our articles on Liverpool and so much more.Just go to www.theathletic.com/liverpoolpod to sign up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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