GARETH Roberts hosts Tony Barrett, John Gibbons and Mike Nevin as they discuss Liverpool’s gloriously ugly win at Vicarage Road. Just how good was Emre Can’s goal? Have Liverpool got enough to get over the line for a place in the top four? And what does the recent run of victories away from home tell us about Jürgen Klopp’s plans for next season – in terms of style and in terms of playing personnel? All this and more discussed in an upbeat natter about the resurgent Reds Learn more about your ad...
May 02, 2017•1 hr 8 min
The Rider this week has another brilliant guest - Legendary DJ Graeme Park joins over the phone for a lovely chat about the Liverpool Disco Festival which appears to be a day they have put on just to see how happy they can make him. The answer: VERY. The Liverpool Disco Festival looks fantastic and is very much The Rider's first day of Spring. Stephanie Heneghan, Adam Melia and John Gibbons are all the most excited. More information here: http://www.liverpooldiscofestival.com/ And tickets are he...
Apr 30, 2017•1 hr 23 min
The Anfield Wrap on Citytalk this week features a cast of thousands. The core are the irrepressible John Gibbons and Ian Salmon. Expect loads of references to John Wark. Obviously. What else? Heather Carroll and Jo Currie talk about the Spring Series and women's football. Loads of great games to come there. Sean Rogers looks ahead to Watford and wonders about Liverpool's dressing room with the other results. And then back to Ian and John cut loose looking at the Watford game. Everything you need...
Apr 28, 2017•52 min
John Gibbons and Craig Hannan bring you details of our afternoon with Gini Wijnaldum and how you can win a signed shirt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 27, 2017•11 min
Neil Atkinson was joined by Paul Senior, Gareth Roberts and Ian Salmon to pick through the carcass that was Liverpool's 'performance' against Crystal Palace. The Reds have once again put Champions League qualification in jeopardy after meekly succumbing to Allardyce ball. What did Liverpool get wrong? Did they take Palace serious enough? Did the manager get his set up and substitutions wrong or is he limited by a lack of depth in his squad? All this and plenty more misery all packed into just un...
Apr 24, 2017•59 min
The Rider is a little late this week, so apologies for that but it has nine fantastic songs which should warm the cockles, plus a load of General Election talk and a staggering insight into Mull. Mull! Neil Atkinson, John Gibbons and Adam Melia are bringing everything they have including their favourite train journeys. Doesn't get more essential than that. Tracklisting! Zebra Hunt - Fill Me With Ease I See Rivers - Da Ram Timber Timbre – Velvet Gloves And Spit Lovespeake - Novocaine (feat Max Fr...
Apr 24, 2017•1 hr 12 min
Neil Atkinson is joined by Andy Heaton, Philippa Smallwood and Paul Senior to talk about Liverpool's defensive worries against Crystal Palace and also to work through some solutions. Robbie Scotcher joins to talk about the Eagles. He's convinced their attack can worry The Reds. Kev McArthur is in with John Gibbons to talk about the Smithdown Road Festival with its main stage now being at The Palm House. But it is all about Palace. Another big push, Reds, come on! Learn more about your ad choices...
Apr 21, 2017•45 min
Neil Atkinson hosts as Philippa Smallwood, Charlotte Campbell and Ben Johnson work through Liverpool's fantastic battling performance and result against West Bromwich Albion and Pulisball. Liverpool looked the part with so many players giving everything for the cause. The four discuss Emre Can, Simon Mignolet and Roberto Firmino at length and have a look at the top four picture off the back of Liverpool's results. *Nice one to Gary Ward for the title. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc...
Apr 17, 2017•57 min
Professor Phil Scraton, campaigner and author of Hillsborough: The Truth, speaks to Gareth Roberts about the long fight for truth and justice, from the days when it became clear a cover-up was in process just days after the disaster to the elation of the verdict at the inquests last year. In between was a long and arduous battle for information, for recognition and for the powers that be to recognise what was right and wrong. Phil has been at the centre of it all, alongside the families and the ...
Apr 14, 2017•1 hr 22 min
Citytalk this week say Neil Atkinson joined by Adam Smith, Dan Vincent and Craig Rimmer to talk about Liverpool's eye on the summer and then move the focus onto West Brom where Neil is joined by Sean Rogers to discuss Pulis football. However there is also a conversation with Jeff Stelling about his walk to raise money and awareness around Prostate Cancer. If you are interested in joining Jeff click here https://prostatecanceruk.org/get-involved/march-for-men/jeff-stellings-march-for-men/route an...
Apr 14, 2017•49 min
The Rider this week has a guest. Alex Lowes, the man behind the legendary Southport Weekender who is now the driving force behind the Liverpool Disco Festival joins Neil Atkinson, John Gibbons and Stephanie Heneghan to talk about this year's brilliant looking festival in Liverpool's Baltic Quarter. It's great to hear about the Festival which just gets bigger and better and tickets are available here: https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Liverpool/Baltic-Triangle/Liverpool-Disco-Festival-2017---30-Ye...
Apr 14, 2017•1 hr 26 min
The Anfield Wrap looks what might well have been both Liverpool's poorest half of football and biggest win of the season. Neil Atkinson is joined by John Gibbons, Ian Salmon and Paul Cope to ask why Jürgen Klopp made the decisions he made and how his players reacted. The win puts Liverpool in a stronger position to hit the top four this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Apr 10, 2017•1 hr 5 min
The Anfield Wrap on Radio Citytalk this week is recorded live with Neil Atkinson, Melissa Reddy and Mr Friday Night John Gibbons looking back and the disappointing result and finish to the game against Bournemouth. What was Klopp thinking with his change in the last half an hour? And why didn't he change it again? Michael Kirkham is on to talk about his exhibit at the Central Library called Urban Goals which depict places people play football in inner cities. Then Neil, Mel and John reconvene to...
Apr 07, 2017•46 min
Everyone together in a room having a lovely time. That is this week's Rider. Stephanie Heneghan has run another half marathon. John Gibbons has had a heavy weekend. Adam Melia probably walked up something. Neil Atkinson is trying to hold it all together. There is the Banger, Gig Of The Week and the fact no one has the energy for a war with Spain. The songs are belters. They always are. Ten of them. They are below. Come aboard the best new music podcast around. DUCKWRTH - I'm Dead (Feat. Sad Mone...
Apr 07, 2017•1 hr 19 min
On the day after Liverpool vanquish Everton at Anfield 3-1 Neil Atkinson is joined by Phil Blundell and Rob Gutmann to pick the bones out of a solid Liverpool display. There is talk of how well Liverpool dealt with Lukaku, how conservatively Everton set up and how The Reds deserved all 3 points. Phil and Rob also have a chat about yesterday's results, look ahead to Bournemouth and engage with how Liverpool manage to cement their position in the top four. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p...
Apr 02, 2017•1 hr 2 min
A look ahead to the Merseyside Derby and to next season with the talk of the war chest from Paul Joyce this week. Neil Atkinson is joined by Paul Senior, Philippa Smallwood, John Milburn and Sean Rogers to look ahead to the Merseyside Derby with all the talk about Seamus Coleman, Adam Lallana and Jordan Henderson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 31, 2017•44 min
The next part of our look at Liverpool's historic rivalries sees Neil Atkinson sit down with Mike Nevin, Rob Gutmann and the Liverpool Echo's David Prentice to look back at the period of worsening cross-Stanley Park relations from 1989 to 2002. It encapsulates Dalglish's last game, Everton's near relegation, Joe Royle's Dogs Of War. Liverpool's poor runs in Derbies at Goodison, abuse to the players off the pitch and players flying in at each other on it. It also includes a look ahead to the week...
Mar 30, 2017•55 min
Neil Atkinson, Stephanie Heneghan and Adam Melia are without John in the flesh this week but his spirit remains strong. It is his gig of the week in Rome. Talk of Roller Derby, Dave Chappelle, half marathons and, inevitably, Moel Famau dominate the wham. The songs are terrific. Nine of them, one held back in John's honour... 9 slabs of Wham, 9 great Songs. Tracklisting Future Islands - Cave Kendrick Lamar - The Heart part 4 !!! - The One 2 Frontier Ruckus - 27 Dollars Secret Meadow - Same Old Fe...
Mar 30, 2017•1 hr 14 min
Rob Gutmann hosts Stephen Evans and Andy Heaton for a in-depth chat Liverpool's problem position of goalkeeper and whether we are closer to solving an issue that is a constant cause of debate. Rather than just focus on the first team, we have a comprehensive look our custodian credentials from top to bottom. As part of the show we also talk to: Academy expert and now BEIN Sport Assistant Producer Joel Richards about Academy prospects Shamal George and Kamil Grabara. Huddersfield podcast 'Thrice ...
Mar 28, 2017•1 hr 35 min
Neil Atkinson is joined for a bumper Radio City Talk by John Keith, who is always a pleasure to have on the show, to talk all things LFC and a couple of John's projects he's got going on at the minute. We've also got Craig Hannan talking to Robbie Fowler over in Utah as well as John Gibbons and Andy Heaton talking to Xabi Alonso in an excerpt from their hour long TAW Player interview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Mar 24, 2017•50 min
John and Andy chat to CNN's James Masters about the dire situation at Leyton Orient and what the fans are doing to try and help the club. To help the Leyton Orient Regeneration Fund go to - https://www.gofundme.com/saveorient Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 24, 2017•17 min
The Rider is a full house. Neil Atkinson hosts as John Gibbons, Stephanie Heneghan and Adam Melia play ten great songs and talk all sorts of wham about the Top 40 being in real trouble, going to Devon and small plates. As ever, the songs, the songs... Tracklisting: Bill Botting And The Two Drink Minimums - Feeling Sad Again Soulwax - Missing Wires VILDE - High Horse Oh Pep! - Doctor Doctor The Aces - Stuck Slow Decades - Broadcast TCTS - Do It Like Me (Icy Feet) Chilly Gonzalez ft Jarvis Cocker ...
Mar 23, 2017•1 hr 26 min
Today, Ronnie Moran passed away at the age of 83. He worked consecutively at Liverpool Football Club under nine different managers, from player to assistant manager and many more roles in between. The list of honours Liverpool won in that time speaks for itself. After a short intro of tribute from John Gibbons and Neil Atkinson we bring you audio from Phil Thompson, Alan Kennedy, Roy Evans and Phil Thompson at the launch of the new book about Ronnie Moran, recorded just a few weeks ago. RIP Ronn...
Mar 22, 2017•26 min
Breathless, chaotic and ultimately, a point gained rather than two lost. Neil Atkinson is joined by Melissa Reddy, Adam Smith and Mike Nevin to try and make some sense of the tear up between Liverpool and Manchester City. The Reds once again proved they can go toe-to-toe with the best and have set themselves up with more than a fighting chance for the top four run-in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Mar 20, 2017•1 hr 4 min
Citytalk this week has Neil Atkinson focusing on the battle for top four and the importance of the next two games. He is joined by John Gibbons, Adam Smith and Karl Coppack and the four talk through how Liverpool's season is now defined by the next eight weeks. Neil and Heather Carroll talk about Liverpool Ladies, the Spring Series and the 5th Round FA Cup clash against Everton this weekend. Sean Rogers offers his tactical insight into the City game before John, Adam and Karl let us know what th...
Mar 17, 2017•48 min
Jamie Carragher joins Neil Atkinson to talk about Xabi Alonso's Liverpool career. The pair go through Alonso's career at Liverpool and beyond but also talk about other aspects of the game, such as Emre Can against Burnley and what happens when central defenders lose their spring. Jamie is as honest and candid as ever about his former teammate. It is a fascinating conversation which acts as a great primer for the TAW Player interview with Xabi Alonso. That will be released at 4pm on Friday 17th M...
Mar 17, 2017•32 min
No Stephanie Heneghan this week. A massive blow but Neil Atkinson, John Gibbons and Adam Melia soldier on regardless with lots of big talk about Lincolnshire and listing places and that. All the AAA content Steph would no doubt love. There is also prep for the 2011 awards ceremony to have had next week. Should be a bit special. But what is definitely special is the songs. They are belters. Absolute belters. Gig Of The Week is back as well. Berlin, just FYI. The Rider - all over the parts of the ...
Mar 15, 2017•1 hr 17 min
Gareth Roberts and Neil Atkinson are joined by Paul Collins and Kevin Melvin from the Total Eclipse Of The Sun campaign to talk about how it started, the progress so far and what's next in the group's push to get The S*n out of the city of Liverpool, Merseyside and further afield. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 14, 2017•28 min
Liverpool were abject against Burnley. Liverpool took all three points against Burnley. Liverpool deserved their win against Burnley. To discuss all of these sentences and others Neil Atkinson is joined by Paul Senior and Johnson with Ian Salmon making up the rest of the panel. The joy of winning ugly is discussed. The question of Philippe Coutinho mooted. The problem of Emre Can debated. And how have Burnley only got themselves two points on the road? Everything you need here for The Reds this ...
Mar 13, 2017•1 hr 10 min
Neil Atkinson is joined in the studio by Ian Ryan, Alison McGovern and Rob Gutmann to wonder about Liverpool's consistency and look forward to Burnley. Sean Rogers joins Neil Atkinson to do something similar. How will Burnley approach the contest? What should The Reds do? John Gibbons and Josh Sexton look into Liverpool FC's efforts with local schools. It is a full show. Up the Reds... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Mar 10, 2017•49 min
