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Walk On: The Athletic FC's Liverpool show

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Feb 23, 2024 • 45min

SPECIAL | Liverpool: A League Cup love affair

Ahead of appearing in a record 14th League Cup Final on Sunday at Wembley against Chelsea, Walk On presents a special League Cup audio documentary charting the club's nine previous wins in the competition.With contributions from those to have lifted silverware such as Jamie Carragher, Mark Lawrenson and Rob Jones, we bring you firsthand accounts of each of the Reds' wins in the tournament.Plus there's insight from Walk On regulars Tony Evans, Simon Hughes and James Pearce adding the significance to what the competition has meant to Liverpool through the years.Presented by Caoimhe O'NeillProduced by Guy ClarkeEmail: walk-on@theathletic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 20, 2024 • 46min

Salah shows up on his return as Wembley awaits for the Reds

Tony Evans is joined by Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones after Liverpool's convincing 4-1 win over Brentford in the Premier League.The panel discuss the Reds' mounting injury list along with the quality shown in front of goal by both Darwin Nunez and Mohamed Salah, before getting onto the state of the title race following Man City's 1-1 draw with Chelsea.The Athletic's La Liga writer Dermot Corrigan also drops in to give the view from Spain on Xabi Alonso being linked with taking over from Jurgen Klopp having recently interviewed former Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez.Plus there's the latest ahead of Luton Town's trip to Anfield on Wednesday prior to Sunday's Carabao Cup Final with Chelsea.Email: walk-on@theathletic.comProduced by Guy Clarke***• Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/WALK. Terms and conditions apply Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 14, 2024 • 46min

What makes Xabi Alonso Liverpool's standout candidate?

Tony Evans is joined by Simon Hughes and Caoimhe O'Neill to discuss the standout candidate to replace Jurgen Klopp this summer; former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso.From the emotional connection of bringing back a darling of the Kop to the manner in which he's been able to turn around the fortunes of Bayer Leverkusen, the panel assess each aspect of his candidacy.The Athletic's Seb Stafford-Bloor also drops in to give the view from Germany with Alonso having taken Leverkusen to the top of the Bundesliga, leading Bayern Munich by five points.Email: walk-on@theathletic.comProduced by Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 10, 2024 • 21min

At The Match: Resilient Reds retain top spot

Join James Pearce for reaction from Anfield as the Reds saw off Burnley 3-1 to keep pole position in the Premier League.Diogo Jota's first half header was cancelled out by Dara O'Shea before Harvey Elliott supplied two assists from the bench for Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez as Jurgen Klopp's men ensured victory in front of a new record league attendance.Listen in for James' analysis from Anfield as well as the best from Klopp's press conference and The Athletic's Phil Buckingham on the influence of Harvey Elliott.Email:walk-on@theathletic.comProduced by Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 7, 2024 • 44min

Van Dijk's error, Darwin's growing influence & Salah's hamstrings

James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans to pick the bones out of Liverpool's defeat to Arsenal and assess the damage to the Reds' Premier League title hopes.Moving on the panel assess a few of the key selection decisions include the choice to start both Cody Gakpo and Ryan Gravenberch while Darwin Nunez was left on the bench, despite his growing importance to Jurgen Klopp's side.Plus ahead of Saturday's visit to Burnley the panel debate the impact of injury to both Mohamed Salah and Dominik Szoboszlai before discussing the new Anfield Road End with it set to bring the Anfield attendance to over 60,000 for the first time.Email: walk-on@theathletic.comProduced by Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 4, 2024 • 27min

At The Match: Van Dijk suffers rare off-day

Join James Pearce with analysis and reaction from Liverpool's 3-1 defeat to Arsenal as their lead at the top of the Premier League was cut to just two points.The Reds suffered just their second defeat of the Premier League season as Virgil van Dijk had a day to forget in North London, being involved in a mix-up with Alisson Becker to present Gabriel Martinelli the opportunity to put Arsenal 2-1 ahead prior to Ibrahima Konate being sent-off late on with Leandro Trossard inflicting further insult in stoppage time.As well as James' analysis from the Emirates listen in for the best from Jurgen Klopp's press conference and The Athletic's data analyst Mark Carey also drops in to share his thoughts on the performance.Email: walk-on@theathletic.comProduced by Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jan 30, 2024 • 47min

Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool legacy

James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans for the latest Walk On podcast, looking back through Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool legacy, after the dust settled following the announcement he will leave the club at the end of the season.From the trophies to the playing style, transfers to his growth of power at the club, the panel look through the impact he's had and the indelible mark he will leave on the club.The Athletic's Tactics writer Michael Cox also drops in to share his thoughts on Klopp's wider impact on the Premier League before James has a look ahead to Wednesday's visit of Chelsea to Anfield.Email: walk-on@theathletic.comProduced by Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jan 28, 2024 • 22min

At The Match: Klopp's farewell tour begins

Join James Pearce for reaction from Anfield as Liverpool saw off Norwich City 5-2 to progress to the FA Cup Fifth Round, in the Reds' first game following the announcement Jurgen Klopp will leave at the end of the season.Goals from Curtis Jones, Darwin Nunez, Diogo Jota, Virgil van Dijk and Ryan Gravenberch saw Liverpool easily swat aside their Championship opponents.Join us for analysis from Anfield as well as the best from Jurgen Klopp's press conference and The Athletic's Andy Jones also sharing his thoughts on the afternoon's action.Email: walk-on@theathletic.comProduced by Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jan 26, 2024 • 43min

Jurgen Klopp to leave Liverpool: why now, who next & what's the vision?

Tony Evans is joined by The Athletic's James Pearce and Oli Kay for reaction to the news Jurgen Klopp is to stand down as Liverpool manager at the end of the season.The German announced the decision on Friday morning despite the Reds battling on four fronts this season with Klopp citing burnout for his decision to step away.Simon Hughes shares his reaction to the news as well as considering possible successors while Seb Stafford-Bloor gives the view from Germany while Caoimhe O'Neill reports from Anfield on a seismic day in the history of Liverpool Football Club.Email: walk-on@theathletic.comProduced by Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jan 24, 2024 • 24min

At The Match: Reds Wembley bound

Join James Pearce for reaction as Liverpool booked their place at Wembley for the Carabao Cup Final, with a 3-2 aggregate win over Fulham.Luis Diaz opened the scoring at Craven Cottage before Issa Diop equalised on the night for Fulham though the Reds were able to hold out and secure a place in the first final of the season where they'll play Chelsea.Listen in for the best from Jurgen Klopp's press conference as well as Tony Evans and Andy Jones sharing their takes too.Produced by Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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