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Walk On: The Athletic FC's Liverpool show

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Nov 8, 2023 • 45min

Do better Luton, THAT Darwin miss & Paisley the dog

James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans to get stuck into the latest Liverpool talking points, following the weekend's draw with Luton Town.Sadly, the panel first of all discuss the issue of tragedy chanting, once more, following the actions of supporters at Kenilworth Road on Sunday before touching on Luis Diaz's emotional equaliser.Focus then moves onto Darwin Nunez's miss against the Hatters ahead of assessing how strong Liverpool's challenge to Man City could prove to be in the Premier League this season.Finally, given the news Harvey Elliott has released a new pair of boots inspired by his pet dog 'Paisley' the panel share their own Liverpool-related pet tales.Email: walk-on@theathletic.comProduced by Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Oct 31, 2023 • 47min

Liverpool’s Diaz unity, midfield making moves & L8 and the city’s history with Black players

James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans after the Reds made it five wins from five at Anfield against Nottingham Forest.The panel discuss the squad's reaction to the win in the context of Luis Diaz's ongoing family situation before getting into the quality shown by the midfield and analyse how quickly it's come together in the engine room for Jurgen Klopp's new-look midfield.Plus, on the last day of Black History Month, Simon explains his latest article discussing Liverpool, L8 and the city’s complicated history with Black footballers before looking ahead to Sunday's visit to Luton Town.Email: walk-on@theathletic.comProduced by Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Oct 29, 2023 • 22min

At The Match: Reds rally behind Luis Diaz

Join James Pearce for immediate reaction to Liverpool's 3-0 home win over Nottingham Forest in the Premier League.Following Luis Diaz being withdrawn from the squad due to an ongoing family situation the Reds recorded a routine home win at Anfield with goals through Diogo Jota, Darwin Nunez and Mohamed Salah - with Jota holding a Diaz '7' shirt aloft after opening the scoring.Listen in to hear Jurgen Klopp's thoughts from his post-match press conference as well as Andy Jones also sharing his view having been at Anfield too.Email: walk-on@theathletic.comProduced by Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Oct 25, 2023 • 45min

Szoboszlai, Salah & The Comolli Years

James Pearce and Simon Hughes are back alongside Tony Evans following Liverpool's 2-0 win over Everton in the Merseyside derby.Fresh from scoring a brace, the panel discuss Mohamed Salah's performance along with the controversy surrounding Ibou Konate not being shown a red card as well as Virgil van Dijk's imperious performance.To celebrate Dominik Szoboszlai's birthday the panel also analyse the Hungarian's impact at Anfield before looking back on Damien Comolli's time at Liverpool as he prepares to return to the Reds, as chairman of Thursday night's Europa League opponents, Toulouse.Email: walk-on@theathletic.comProduced by Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Oct 21, 2023 • 21min

At The Match: Salah bags a brace to beat Blues

Join James Pearce fresh from the Reds' 2-0 Merseyside derby win over Everton at Anfield including reaction from Jurgen Klopp's press conference as well as Andy Jones dropping in with this thoughts too.Salah scored from the spot before adding a second in stoppage time, after being assisted by Darwin Nunez to add the gloss late on.Ashley Young was shown a first half red card, with Ibrahima Konate himself escaping a possible second yellow card, with Klopp reacting to the controversy in his post-match press conference.Email: walk-on@theathletic.comProduced by Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Oct 18, 2023 • 45min

Liverpool's evolving expectations, time for Tsimikas & Merseyside derby preview

Tony Evans is joined by Andy Jones and The Athletic's data analyst Mark Carey ahead of the Reds returning to action after the international break.With Andy Robertson injured on international duty with Scotland, the panel assess what options are available to Jurgen Klopp with Kostas Tsimikas in pole position for a run in the starting XI.Ahead of Everton heading across Stanley Park there's a look ahead to Saturday's derby at Anfield as well as analysing Liverpool's start to the season and whether or not a title challenge could be launched.Email: walk-on@theathletic.comProduced by Guy Clarke***• LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.Com/WALK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Oct 11, 2023 • 45min

Eight years of Jurgen: the highs, the lows & what comes next

James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans to analyse Jurgen Klopp's eight years at Liverpool, with Sunday's 2-2 draw at Brighton marking the landmark.Through building the side that conquered the Premier League, Europe and the Club World Cup to this summer's rebuild, the panel analyse the German's era of success at Anfield.Raphael Honigstein also drops in with the view from Germany following those continuous links to the German national side.Email: walk-on@theathletic.comProduced by Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Oct 8, 2023 • 19min

At The Match: Reds share the spoils with the Seagulls

Join James Pearce for reaction from Liverpool's 2-2 draw with Brighton & Hove Albion at the Amex Stadium, as well as hearing the best from Jurgen Klopp's press conference and Andy Jones also sharing his views.The Reds came from behind, following Simon Adingra's opener for the hosts to lead through two Mohamed Salah goals, the second from the penalty spot involving an incident that saw Pascal Gross escape without being sent-off.Ryan Gravenberch missed a chance to open his Premier League account for the club before Lewis Dunk equalised late on for Roberto De Zerbi's side.Email: walk-on@theathletic.comProduced by Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Oct 4, 2023 • 44min

VAR farce, defiance in defeat & Europa action at Anfield

James Pearce and Andy Jones are alongside Tony Evans following an eventful weekend at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.There's reaction to the VAR blunder that failed to award Luis Diaz's first half strike before discussing how defeat to Spurs could help Liverpool grow moving forward.Caoimhe O'Neill checks in following a momentous win for the Women's side against Arsenal before a look ahead to the week's action to come against Union Saint Gilloise and Brighton & Hove Albion.Email: walk-on@theathletic.comProduced by Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Sep 30, 2023 • 28min

At The Match: Nine-men Reds undone at the last

Join James Pearce for immediate reaction to Liverpool's heartbreaking late defeat to Tottenham, going down 2-1 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.Joel Matip's late own goal undid the Reds after having to deal with having two men sent-off, with Curtis Jones and Diogo Jota given their marching orders with Luis Diaz also seeing a goal wrongly disallowed for offside as well as Cody Gakpo being forced off injured after equalising for the Reds.As well as James sharing his thoughts we also bring you the best from Jurgen Klopp's press conference as well as Tony Evans sharing his take and Liam Tharme from The Athletic Football Tactics Podcast giving his perspective from North London.Email: walk-on@theathletic.comProduced by Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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