
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

Nov 6, 2024 • 36min
Slot's Reds rout Alonso on his Anfield return
James Pearce and Simon Hughes are here with Tony Evans to look back on another week of wins for Liverpool!Fresh from seeing off Bayer Leverkusen 4-0 at Anfield in the Champions League we bask in more glory as Arne Slot's record now stands at 14 wins from 16 matches in charge.Luis Diaz's sparkling showing is singled out for praise following his first hat-trick for the club before moving onto Mohamed Salah after his cryptic tweet after playing the lead role in the 2-1 win over Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League last weekend.Plus, ahead of Saturday's visit of Aston Villa, our resident Brummie Gregg Evans drops in to give us the lowdown on Unai Emery's side.Host: Tony EvansWith: James Pearce, Simon Hughes and Gregg EvansProducer: Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 2, 2024 • 18min
At The Match: Liverpool seize top spot with comeback win over Brighton
Join James Pearce for immediate reaction from Anfield as Liverpool came from behind to beat Brighton & Hove Albion retake top spot in the Premier League.Cody Gakpo and Mohamed Salah struck in the second half as the Reds had to come from behind on a day both Arsenal and Manchester City lost.Listen in for analysis from Anfield as well as the best from Arne Slot's post-match press conference. Plus, The Athletic's Gregg Evans also drops in with his take.Host: James PearceWith: Gregg EvansProducer: Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 29, 2024 • 37min
Trent's Ballon d'Or dream, Konate's standout showing & Darwin's persistence pays off
Tony Evans and James Pearce are joined by Gregg Evans for this week's Walk On, looking back on Liverpool's trips to Leipzig and London.Having battled back twice to draw with Arsenal at the Emirates the panel assess the value of the point including the performance of Ibrahima Konate in north London. Darwin Nunez's showing against Arsenal was also under the spotlight with the Uruguayan laying on the assist for Mohamed Salah to drab Liverpool a point.Plus, following Trent Alexander-Arnold's comments around his desire to win the Ballon d'Or, Simon Hughes has his say on what it could mean for his Liverpool future.And finally we look ahead to the double-header in the Carabao Cup and Premier League to come with Brighton with Andy Jones dropping in with the latest on Federico Chiesa.Host: Tony EvansWith: James Pearce and Gregg EvansProducer: Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 27, 2024 • 19min
At The Match: Salah slots as Arne's Reds take point from Emirates
Join James Pearce for immediate reaction as Liverpool came from behind twice to take a point away at Arsenal.Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah were on the scoresheet in the 2-2 draw with Bukayo Saka and Mikel Merino having both put Arsenal ahead.There's also the best from Arne Slot's press conference and The Athletic's Thom Harris drops by with his take on the game, analysing the importance of set-pieces to the action at the Emirates with both teams using set-piece routines to find a route to goal.Host: James PearceWith: Thom HarrisProducer: Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 22, 2024 • 43min
Curtis Jones reborn, van Dijk contract update & testing week ahead
James, Simon and Tony are here with your weekly Reds round-up as Arne Slot's side continue their winning ways!Curtis Jones was the star at Anfield on Sunday as Chelsea were seen off 2-1, making it 10 wins from 11 under Slot.There's contract news to bring you too, as discussions are underway with captain Virgil van Dijk and his representatives over extending his Liverpool stay.Plus, with trips to Leipzig and London on the horizon to take on RB Leipzig and Arsenal the panel look ahead to what this week could hold with The Athletic's German football writer Seb Stafford-Bloor dropping by to look ahead to Wednesday's Champions League action.Host: Tony EvansWith: James Pearce, Simon Hughes and Seb Stafford-BloorProducer: Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 20, 2024 • 23min
At The Match: Blues beaten as all-action Jones guarantees win
Join James Pearce for reaction from Anfield as Liverpool made it 10 wins from 11 in all competitions under Arne Slot.Curtis Jones put in an all-action display, winning a penalty - which was converted by Mohamed Salah - before scoring himself in the second half to allow Liverpool to retake the lead following a Nicolas Jackson equaliser.Listen in for analysis from Anfield with James as well as the best from Arne Slot's press conference and The Athletic's Andy Jones and Mark Carey both drop in with their thoughts.Host: James PearceWith: Andy Jones and Mark CareyProducer: Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 15, 2024 • 43min
Liverpool prepare for Chelsea test, Klopp's new job & Joel Matip retires
Tony, James and Si are with you as the international break finally draws to a close with Liverpool welcoming Chelsea to Anfield on Sunday.Join the gang as they discuss the big talking points through the last week including Jurgen Klopp landing himself a new job with Red Bull, Joel Matip announcing his retirement from football and James making an arduous trip to Barrow to catch-up with Rhys Williams.Plus, The Athletic's Chelsea writer Liam Twomey drops by to look ahead to Sunday's clash at Anfield and outline where the Blues may cause problems other than their main goal threat Cole Palmer.Remember you can get involved in the show by emailing walkon@theathletic.comHost: Tony EvansWith: James Pearce, Simon Hughes and Liam TwomeyProducer: Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 8, 2024 • 38min
How Slot's turned chaos into control, contract news & Trent's Gerrard moment
James, Simon and Tony are here to bask in the glory of Liverpool keeping their spot at the top of the Premier League heading into the October international break.This week they look back on the win over Crystal Palace with Gregg Evans dropping by having been on duty for The Athletic at Selhurst Park.There's the latest on contracts with a breakthrough reached over two defenders extending their stays at Anfield (just not the two who immediately spring to mind!). The panel assess the impact Dani Carvajal's injury at Real Madrid have on Trent Alexander-Arnold's future.Plus, we delve into the mailbag and discuss the testing fixture list to come on the other side of the international break. Enjoy!Host: Tony EvansWith: James Pearce, Simon Hughes and Gregg EvansProducer: Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 5, 2024 • 10min
At The Match: Liverpool stay top but suffer injury blow
Gregg Evans reacts as Liverpool stay top of the Premier League following a 1-0 win over Crystal Palace despite goalkeeper Alisson Becker being forced off injured.Listen in for reaction from Selhurst Park where Diogo Jota's early goal was enough to give Arne Slot's side all three points. The win makes it nine win from 10 under the Dutchman.As well as analysis from Selhurst Park we also bring you the best from Slot's press conference as well as Seb Stafford-Bloor giving his take on the Reds' latest win.Host: Gregg EvansWith: Seb Stafford-BloorProducer: Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 1, 2024 • 36min
Going top, getting more from Szoboszlai & testing October to come
Liverpool are top of the Premier League and Tony Evans, James Pearce and Simon Hughes are here to bask in the early season glory!The panel discuss the significance of going top just six games into Arne Slot's Anfield reign, following Saturday's 2-1 win away at Wolves.Andy Jones also drops in to discuss the form of Dominik Szoboszlai after his missed chance took plenty of the focus at Molineux.Plus there's the weekly contracts 'update' and look ahead to what's to come in October with Bologna's trip on Wednesday in the Champions League kicking-off a testing month.Host: Tony EvansWith: James Pearce, Simon Hughes and Andy JonesProducer: Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.