Walk On: The Athletic FC's Liverpool show

Tony, James and Simon are all here ahead of the new season to discuss the biggest talking points around Liverpool, including news Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi has chosen not to make the switch the Anfield.The guys get into the decision and where it leaves Liverpool's transfer plans, the role of Sporting Director Richard Hughes in the negotiations and how long it could take to see the first signing of the Arne Slot era arrive!Plus, there's analysis over the contract status of Trent Alexander-Arnold, Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk after the Dutchman was asked about his future following Sunday's final pre-season friendlies with Sevilla and Las Palmas before finishing with pre-season predictions and an opening day quiz!Host: Tony EvansWith: James Pearce and Simon HughesProducer: Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liverpool are preparing to make their move to bring in Arne Slot's first signing with Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi having been identified as their top target.Tony Evans is joined by Simon Hughes and Andy Jones to discuss the interest in the Spaniard with David Ornstein explaining the latest of Liverpool's pursuit of the Euro 2024 winner.James Pearce, fresh from arriving back from the US Tour, also drops in with his findings from being Stateside before the panel assess which players could be heading for pastures new by the close of the transfer window.Send your thoughts to walkon@theathletic.com to get involved!Host: Tony EvansWith: Simon Hughes and Andy Jones with contributions from David Ornstein and James PearceProducer: Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back for the new season! Join Tony Evans, James Pearce and Simon Hughes for the latest insight on Liverpool from their US pre-season tour.Joining from Philadelphia, fresh from Liverpool's 2-1 win over Arsenal, James discusses his food adventures on tour as well as discussing the differences Arne Slot is looking to install after succeeding Jurgen Klopp as head coach.The panel discuss a quiet summer on the transfer front, including the importance of a need for a new central midfield player to fit into Slot's new system he's implementing ahead of the new season.Plus there's the latest on the contract front as Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold all head into the final year of their current deals.Host: Tony EvansWith: James Pearce and Simon HughesProducer: Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join James Pearce at the AXA Training Centre for reaction to Arne Slot's first press conference as Liverpool's new head coach.As well as hearing from the Dutchman, sporting director Richard Hughes also discussed the decision to appoint Slot following his work at Feyenoord.Slot spoke on a variety of topics from the difference between being a head coach and manager, what kind of playing style he will bring with him to Liverpool as well as the prospect of replacing an icon in Jurgen Klopp.Produced by Guy ClarkeEmail: walk-on@theathletic.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tony Evans is joined by James Pearce and Simon Hughes for the final pod of the season, as they look back on Jurgen Klopp's goodbye at Anfield on Sunday.Meanwhile, with confirmation finally coming through on Monday about Arne Slot succeeding the German in the dugout, the panel discuss the difference in role as 'head coach' as well as what Slot could bring to the role.Plus, there's discussion about the Reds' four players selected for Gareth Southgate's initial Euro 2024 squad as well as our end of season quiz to finish. Enjoy!Email: walk-on@theathletic.comHost: Tony EvansWith: James Pearce and Simon HughesProducer: Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Jurgen Klopp's near-nine year stay at Liverpool comes to a close on Sunday, join us for a special look back through the highs, lows and everything in-between during the German's reign at Anfield.Guy Clarke looks back through the years with insights from The Athletic's James Pearce, Simon Hughes, Andy Jones, Oli Kay and Michael Cox as well as Walk On host Tony Evans, author of Jurgen Said To Me: Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool and the Remaking of City Dan Morgan and Josh Williams, writer of Data Game: The Story of Liverpool FC's Analytics Revolution.Some of the best moments from Klopp's best and funniest moments in press conferences also feature as we reminisce on an unforgettable journey for the Reds.Voiced and Produced by Guy ClarkeWith contributions from James Pearce, Simon Hughes, Andy Jones, Oli Kay, Michael Cox, Tony Evans, Dan Morgan and Josh Williams Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tony Evans, Si Hughes and James Pearce are here as Reds around the world get ready for Jurgen Klopp's final hurrah. Yes, it's been a bit of a damp squib - summed up by that 3-3 with Villa midweek - so the gang discuss the highs and lows on and off the pitch of those eight and half years in charge, whether Jurgen is statue-worthy, and where the squad needs strengthening to give Arne Slot the best chance of success. Email: walk-on@theathletic.comPresenter: Tony EvansWith: James Pearce and Simon HughesProduecr: Guy Clarke and Ben Green Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James Pearce and Andy Jones are alongside Tony Evans to discuss the state of Liverpool's attacking options ahead of the upcoming summer window.While Darwin Nunez and Cody Gakpo experienced contrasting emotions at Anfield in Sunday's win over Tottenham whispers have also emerged around the future of Luis Diaz, so the panel discuss whether or not this summer could be the time to cash in on the Colombian?There's praise for Harvey Elliott after Sunday's sparkling display and Si Hughes checks in from Holland having been at Arne Slot's penultimate home game at Feyenoord.Plus, five years on from Liverpool's historic 4-0 win over Barcelona, we look back on the night and what it meant within the context of Jurgen Klopp's tenure as Reds boss.Email: walk-on@theathletic.comHost: Tony EvansWith: James Pearce and Andy JonesProducer: Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join James Pearce for reaction from Anfield as Liverpool put four past Tottenham Hotspur as Jurgen Klopp's side re-discovered their goalscoring touch.Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson struck in the first half before Cody Gakpo and Harvey Elliott added another two early in the second period. Richarlison and Son Heung-min got two back for Ange Postecoglou's side, but the Reds held on as they secured a third-placed finish in the Premier League.Listen in to hear the best from Jurgen Klopp's press conference as well as analyse from Anfield from James Pearce and The Athletic's Andy Jones. Enjoy!Email: walk-on@theathletic.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Liverpool's title hopes fizzled out at the London Stadium, the headlines were taken by Mohammed Salah and Jurgen Klopp's touchline 'spat' ahead of the Egyptian being brought off the bench.To react to the fallout, as well as news Liverpool are preparing for Salah to stay for the 2024/25 season, Tony Evans is joined by James Pearce and Simon Hughes to discuss the winger's Reds' future.Along with captain Virgil van Dijk and vice-captain Trent Alexander-Arnold, Salah enters the final 12 months of his contract this summer so the panel analyse how Liverpool have ended up in this situation before looking at where the priorities lay for sporting director Richard Hughes this summer.Plus, with Arne Slot waiting to replace Jurgen Klopp at Anfield how could the Reds squad look after the summer transfer window.Email: walk-on@theathletic.comHost: Tony EvansWith: James Pearce and Simon HughesProducer: Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.