Liverpool maintain their unbeaten start to their league campaign, sending Fulham packing in the process by two goals to nil. Goals either side of half time from Mo Salah and the new darling of the Kop Xherdan Shaqiri saw the reds gain another 3 points at Anfield. Joining Neil Atkinson for this week's big show are Rob Gutmann, Adam Melia, Melissa Reddy and Dave Segar. Today’s free Anfield Wrap show was supported by RedsBet. Tailor-made for Liverpool fans, RedsBet are an online gaming platform whi...
Nov 12, 2018•56 min
In an action packed weekender we've got Red Star Reaction, Steven Gerrard's new film, Neil Jones on Allison, the book to buy yer da for Christmas and, of course, a look ahead to Fulham on Sunday. What more can you want? Thanks to Robbie O'Neill, Kev Walsh and Emilia Bona for joining John Gibbons in the studio, to Neil Jones and Daniel Gray for joining on the phone and to Neil Atkinson for going to London to talk to the makers of Make Us Dream The new Steven Gerrard documentary MAKE US DREAM is o...
Nov 09, 2018•1 hr 2 min
Liverpool emerge from an engaging battle with Arsenal with a point, but having come so close to claiming all three is a draw a bad result for the Reds. Joining Neil Atkinson for this week's free podcast are Paul Senior, John Gibbons and Glenn Price. Today’s free Anfield Wrap show was supported by RedsBet. Tailor-made for Liverpool fans, RedsBet are an online gaming platform which seeks to build strong lasting partnerships with supporters that enable them to share 50% of net profits generated fro...
Nov 05, 2018•58 min
John Gibbons sat down with new Liverpool Women's manager Vicki Jepson to discuss her view for the future of the side, her career to date and how it is to take over a side during a season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 02, 2018•17 min
A full weekender this week starts with Paul Senior and John Milburn discussing the quiet Liverpool week before a debate about the nature of the transfers we are linked to. Then Rory Smith joins Neil Atkinson to discuss Manchester City's 100 point threat to the Premier League before we hand the show over to Pete Selby and Jonathan Northcroft who are at the King Power to discuss the tragic events of last Saturday and the impact that will have. John Gibbons chats to Jamie Webster and Louis Berry ab...
Nov 02, 2018•1 hr 24 min
Robyn has Robyned. And The Rider is here like nothing on earth. We have that, we have John Gibbons and Adam Melia and we have five other tremendous songs. Tracklisting: Robyn - Ever Again Ocean Party - What It's Worth Public Service Broadcasting - The Unsinkable Ship Hinds - British Mind Baxter Dury, Etienne de Crécy & Delilah Holliday - White Coats Dawn Landes - Why They Name Whiskey After Men Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Nov 01, 2018•53 min
Liverpool regained their spot, albeit probably temporarily at the top of the Premier League table having seen of Neil Warnock's Cardiff City at Anfield. Joining Neil Atkinson to reflect on another home win for Liverpool are Rob Gutmann, Mike Nevin, Adam Smith and Kristian Walsh. Today’s free Anfield Wrap show was supported by RedsBet. Tailor-made for Liverpool fans, RedsBet are an online gaming platform which seeks to build strong lasting partnerships with supporters that enable them to share 50...
Oct 29, 2018•59 min
Liverpool found themselves against Red Star Belgrade, but did they really lose themselves? And what did the system and shape have in common from previous games this season? The Reds are now in the box seat in a tricky group and can kick on from this position. And despite the changes all three of Liverpool's main men stuck the ball in the back of the net over the ninety minutes. Neil Atkinson hosts with Steve Graves and Dan Sheard in the studio and over the phone speaks to Joel Clyne about Harry ...
Oct 26, 2018•1 hr
The Rider this week chats about the rise of the robots, New Orleans and buying massive freezers. Killing Eve gets a mention. As does Orange Is The New Black. Of course it does. Hosted by Neil Atkinson with Stephanie Heneghan, John Gibbons and Adam Melia it is eight great songs with some talking in between. Critics have said too much talking. They are probably right. Tracklisting: Sigrid- Sucker Punch (Four Tet remix) Neneh Cherry - Natural Skin Deep Tea Street Band - Only Love Lights On Moscow -...
Oct 26, 2018•1 hr 8 min
Liverpool return from a trip to Huddersfield with a much needed three points but victory against the Terriers was anything but plain sailing. Joining host Melissa Reddy to talk about Liverpool's trip to West Yorkshire and whether the Reds form is cause for concern are Adam Smith, Adam Melia, Kevin Walsh and Andy Heaton. Today’s free Anfield Wrap show was supported by RedsBet. Tailor-made for Liverpool fans, RedsBet are an online gaming platform which seeks to build strong lasting partnerships wi...
Oct 22, 2018•55 min
In your packed Weekender show this week we get you set the return of the Reds at the weekend with an unrivalled preview show and also a chat with a bona fide Liverpool legend. Hosting this week's preview show is John Gibbons and he is joined by Kevin Walsh, Caoimhe o'Neill and Paul Senior to look ahead to Huddersfield Town. We then have a brief clip from John's chat with Kevin Keegan, taken for a longer TAW Player interview earlier in the week. John and Kevin then talk about the upcoming 'Talk T...
Oct 19, 2018•1 hr 20 min
Gareth Roberts is joined for a mid-international break Anfield Wrap by Jay McKenna, Ian Salmon, Rob Gutmann and Fuad Hasan. Jay discusses some of the work SOS and LFC collaborated on around World Mental Health Day, before updating on a pre-match collection for Sean Cox at the Cardiff City game. The lads then discuss Gini Wijnaldum’s wonder goal, the conundrum of Liverpool’s midfield, the return of Adam Lallana and how fans and players may see international football differently. Today’s free Anfi...
Oct 15, 2018•46 min
Jurgen Klopp has been at Liverpool for three years. There have been lots of brilliant nights, but no trophies to show for it....yet. So how do we assess his impact and what does he need to do next to turn potential until silverware? Joining John Gibbons to answer those questions are Caoimhe O'Neill, Mo Stewart and Josh Sexton. John is also joined on the phone by Times football correspondent Jonathan Northcroft who wrote a piece at the weekend reflecting on Jurgen Klopp's time at Anfield so far, ...
Oct 12, 2018•1 hr 2 min
Your standard eight bangers from your fav, fab four. Neil Atkinson, Stephanie Heneghan, Adam Melia and John Gibbons bring you two songs each, vaguely relevant chat and regaling of things they have done. Don't switch off for a second. Adam did and he got very confused. The Pollies - You Want It Sigrid - Sucker Punch Steph Nick Ellis - I Get Love John Lydia Képinski - premier juin Marie Davidson - Work It Chip - Good morning Britain Anderson Paak feat Kendrick Lamar Daffodils - A Leo Underwater Le...
Oct 11, 2018•1 hr 7 min
Liverpool keep their unbeaten league record intact following a goalless draw at Anfield in a result that felt like both teams would've taken at kick off. Neil Atkinson was joined by Phil Blundell, James Sutton, Fuad Hasan and Ian Salmon. Today’s free Anfield Wrap show was supported by RedsBet. Tailor-made for Liverpool fans, RedsBet are an online gaming platform which seeks to build strong lasting partnerships with supporters that enable them to share 50% of net profits generated from bets to be...
Oct 08, 2018•52 min
Neil Atkinson, Stephanie Heneghan and Adam Melia have a chat about their weekends, Maniac, the Tory Party Conference and Society Across The Globe Generally Eroding The Mental Health Of Women And Can It Stop Soon. They also have seven great songs. Which is a relief. And one of them is by Robyn so it counts double. Tracklisting: Yumi Zouma - In Camera Lil Wayne - Uproar Half Man Half Biscuit - Every Time A Bell Rings Riton - Ready To Make A Move Dog Daisies - A River Runs Through It Robyn - Honey ...
Oct 08, 2018•1 hr 8 min
It's another packed Weekender. We have a long chat about Liverpool falling short at Napoli. What brought about Liverpool's poor performance in this one? Who in particular struggled? We are joined by Joe Blott from Spirit Of Shankly to talk about the work they have done with the club around Mental Health Day. Ragnhild Ansnes talks Bruce Grobbelaar and his autobiography with us - Life In The Jungle. We end looking ahead to City at Anfield. Neil Atkinson hosts and is joined by Ragnhild, Paul Cope, ...
Oct 05, 2018•1 hr 5 min
Liverpool maintain their unbeaten start to the Premier League season in the most dramatic fashion with a contender for goal of the season from the suddenly free scoring Daniel Sturridge. Having had the better of exchanges the Reds found themselves facing their first defeat of their League campaign with only seconds on the clock with a equaliser that felt more like a winner. Joining Neil Atkinson to reflect on a more than useful point on the road are Paul Senior, Adam Melia and Rob Gutmann. Today...
Oct 01, 2018•57 min
Our Weekender has Mel Reddy, Paul Senior and Adam Melia looking back on Liverpool's first defeat of the season. What did Liverpool do well and what went wrong? How special was Hazard's goal? Then Neil Atkinson speaks to Rory Smith about the cycle sides can end up tangled up in using Manchester United as an example. Timo Tierney talks about Tea Street Band's new album and the importance of it charting well. Paul Senior lets us in on Motel's fifth birthday plans. Then we look ahead to the big one ...
Sep 28, 2018•1 hr 11 min
Back together, back atop the tower of power. That's (not) what she said. It is The Rider working through all the hits: Innuendo Gmail GOTW The Telly And That Adam's Book Reviews We also have a chat about the Queen's eye surgeon. Because why not. Neil Atkinson, John Gibbons, Adam Melia and Stephanie Heneghan are all on the show. And the songs, always the songs. Julia Holter - I Shall Love 2 Paul Simon - Darling Lorraine Teleman - Song For a Seagull BC Camplight - Deportation Blues Drew Beskin - P...
Sep 27, 2018•1 hr 21 min
Liverpool continued their excellent start to the season with a 3-0 victory of Southampton at Anfield to maintain their 100% start to the season. Joining Neil Atkinson to go through the games talking points, including a long discussion about the performance and subsequent substitution of Xherdan Shaqiri and the thinking behind the half-time tactical switch are Rob Gutmann, David Lynch and Paul Senior. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Sep 24, 2018•56 min
What a week, what a Weekender we have for you. We start looking back at Liverpool vs PSG, a great win dissected one last time by John Gibbons, Caoimhe O'Neill, Emilia Bona and Adam Smith. Then John chats to Forbes Parr about the work the LFC Foundation is doing before Neil speaks to George Dugdale about Oxford United and BT's football coverage. Then we have Andrew Pimberley and Nisha Katona in talking about their Mowgli Trust Dogs Show at Claremont Farm this week. What a day that sounds. We end ...
Sep 21, 2018•1 hr 16 min
The Rider this week has Anna Walsh stepping in for both John and Adam and picking a couple of cracking songs for us. Neil Atkinson hosts with Stephanie Heneghan and here is the tracklisting: Santigold - Gold Fire King Princess - 1950 Death Cab for Cutie - 60 and Punk Tropical Fuck Storm - Rubber Bullies Dua Lipa, Mark Ronson, Silk City, Diplo - Electricity Bobbie Gentry - Fancy Johnny Kills - Seems Mac Miller - Self Care Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Sep 20, 2018•1 hr 3 min
Liverpool emerge victorious from a game that everyone thought was a step too far for Jurgen's profligate Reds. But despite dominating for large swathes of the fixture Liverpool's wastefulness in front of goal saw them nearly come a cropper late in the game. Joining Neil Atkinson for this week's free podcast to talk about all the above and more are Josh Sexton, Gareth Roberts and Paul Senior. Today’s free Anfield Wrap show was supported by RedsBet. Tailor-made for Liverpool fans, RedsBet are an o...
Sep 17, 2018•1 hr 1 min
What a show this is. Neil Atkinson hosts as Melissa Reddy, John Gibbons, Alison McGovern and Robbie O'Neill look back on the progress made by Jürgen Klopp and his side since visiting Wembley last season. The 4-1 defeat last season was a major marker for Liverpool. Neil then speaks to Michael Calvin about his excellent book State Of Play, to Rory Smith about his piece for the New York Times and then to Robbie about his fundraising for post-production for his film Seconds Out. https://www.indiegog...
Sep 14, 2018•1 hr 19 min
This is the third in The Anfield Wrap’s series of free audio documentaries, TAW Moments In Time, bringing you eyewitness accounts of significant days in the history of Liverpool Football Club. This time we travel back to the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, on May 12, 2001, for an FA Cup final between Liverpool and Arsenal which is often attributed to one man’s efforts alone. Telling the story of that day are former Liverpool players Sander Westerveld, Stephane Henchoz, Jamie Carragher, Emile Hesk...
Sep 11, 2018•1 hr 6 min
Liverpool are in the middle of an international break, but return to action on Saturday against Spurs, for the start of a punishing yet exciting schedule for The Reds. Looking ahead to a run of games that could set up Liverpool's season are host Neil Atkinson, joined by Adam Melia, Phil Blundell and John Gibbons. They analyse what would be an acceptable return for Liverpool from the games, how much manager Jurgen Klopp is likely to rotate and look ahead to another Champions League campaign. Toda...
Sep 10, 2018•1 hr 6 min
A lovely big cast of characters in the Weekender this week. We start talking through the international break, the ticket prices for the League Cup, Adam Lallana and his injuries and the links with Adrien Rabiot which are intensifying. We then chat to David Mooney about Manchester City and their start of the season before speaking to Jonny Bongo about Panto season. Then we shoot over to chat to Chris Pajak about Redmen TV and supporter media before rounding off chatting about Joe Gomez's explosio...
Sep 07, 2018•1 hr 8 min
The Rider is back. It has had the summer off, put its feet up. Travelled. Contemplated. Come back with all the bangers you are used to, all the Wham you can hope for and a full house in this week with Neil Atkinson, Steph Heneghan, John Gibbons and Adam Melia. Tracklisting: Uniiqu3 - Phase 3 Travis Scott - Sicko Mode Christine & The Queens - Girlfriend BOII - Trace of Us Marlowe - Medicated Amine - Sugarparents (feat. Rico Nasty) Ariana - The light is coming Yakima - Judy's Lament Learn more...
Sep 05, 2018•1 hr 8 min
Liverpool weren't at their best but still managed to get the better of a Leicester City side full of endeavour, to make it four wins from four to start the season. Neil Atkinson is joined by Melissa Reddy, Adam Melia and Josh Sexton, to discuss where it went right (and wrong) for The Reds. For more reaction to, and analysis of, Liverpool's win over Leicester, subscribe to TAW Player... Today’s free Anfield Wrap show was supported by RedsBet. Tailor-made for Liverpool fans, RedsBet are an online ...
Sep 03, 2018•1 hr 1 min