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The Anfield Wrap

The Anfield Wrapwww.theanfieldwrap.com
Liverpool FC through the eyes of match-going supporters, the award-winning Anfield Wrap podcast talks honestly and passionately about every game The Reds play home and away in the Premier League, the cups and European competition. Also covering LFC news, gossip and analysis, TAW has grown from two free shows a week in 2011 to a subscription package of circa 30 shows a month in 2016. More information at http://www.theanfieldwrap.com To grab our huge discount off your NordVPN plan - go to https://nordvpn.com/taw will also give you 4 additional months for free on the 2-year plan. There's no risk with Nord’s 30 day money-back guarantee!
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Episodes

The Anfield Wrap: Reds Retain Top Spot At Turf Moor

The free podcast after Liverpool made it four wins from four and kept a first clean sheet of the season to retain top spot before the international break. Joining Neil Atkinson to discuss that and more of the latest Liverpool news are Andy Heaton, Chloe Bloxam, Phil Blundell and Neil Jones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 02, 20191 hr 2 min

The Weekender: The Champions Of Europe Travel To Turf Moor With A Job To Do

Liverpool are back on the road this week with the small trip and large obstacle of Burnley to overcome at Turf Moor, joining Neil Atkinson to talk all things Sean Dyche as well as yesterdays Champions League draw are Ragnhild Lund Ansnes, Andy Heaton, Paul Hogan and Dan Morgan. Also in show, Andy talks to former Bury player and manager Ryan Lowe about the terrible situation at Gigg Lane and Lizzi Doyle travelled over to the Wirral to chat to Liverpool FC Women's manager Vicky Jepson as well as p...

Aug 30, 201959 min

The Anfield Wrap: Liverpool Outgun Arsenal Again

A stylish, determined Liverpool overwhelmed a reinvigorated Arsenal side once again at Anfield to reclaim top spot in the Premier League. Joining Neil Atkinson for a chat a dominant Reds performance and a look towards the Champions League draw are Steve Graves, Leanne Prescott, Rob Gutmann and Gareth Roberts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 26, 201951 min

The Weekender: The Anfield Road Expansion

Liverpool are to submit new planning for a bigger and better version of the Anfield Road end, which would take Anfield's capacity beyond 60,000. Joining Neil Atkinson to react to the news and to look ahead to the visit of Arsenal are Ste Evans, Adam Melia, Damian Kavanagh and Alison McGovern. Also on the show, David Wafer discusses the fundraising efforts for Nathaniel Leahy ahead of The Anfield Wrap's latest live show and Ian Salmon chats about his new play Girls Don't Play Guitars . Learn more...

Aug 23, 201958 min

Lower League Show: Clubs in Crisis

Bolton Wanderers have had to postpone this week's fixture against Doncaster Rovers, with uncertainty over their ownership meaning they only have three senior players available. Bury FC haven't managed to play at all this season, and find themselves potentially days from extinction. How have two of the oldest clubs in the football league found themselves unable to pay players and play games? And what is being done to prevent the next football league club from finding themselves in a similar situa...

Aug 21, 201945 min

The Anfield Wrap: Liverpool Conquer Nerves To See Off Saints

Liverpool sit astride the summit of the Premier League table two games into the Premier League season overcoming Southampton at St Mary's. Joining Neil Atkinson for a chart about the game and how it all played out are James Pearce, Ian Ryan, Paul Senior and Gareth Roberts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 19, 201957 min

The Weekender: European Super Champions But No Time To Celebrate

Liverpool are European Super Champions but barely have time to celebrate with Southampton on the horizon. Jay McKenna and Ian Ryan join Neil Atkinson in the studio to look back the final and towards Liverpool's trip to St Mary's. Also in the show Neil talks to Amy Lawrence about matters pertaining Mesut Özil and Sead Kolasinac and Rory Smith about the current hot topic and football nostalgia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Aug 16, 20191 hr 13 min

The Anfield Wrap: Liverpool Make Light Work Of Canaries

Liverpool opened their Premier League 19/20 campaign with a strolling win over a newly promoted Norwich City. Joining Neil Atkinson to run the rule of the performance and look towards Liverpool's clash with Chelsea in Turkey for the Super Cup are Paul Cope, Dan Austin, Paula Murphy and Andy McCann. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 11, 20191 hr 8 min

The Weekender: Anfield's New Attraction Ahead Of Curtain Raiser

Excitement is building ahead of the new season and Anfield just got a new attraction with a 26ft Trent Alexander Arnold mural. Hear Trent's reaction at the unveiling of the mural, commissioned by the Anfield Wrap, in support of Fans Supporting Foodbanks. Joining John Gibbons is Chris Maguire, Paul Hogan, Paula Murphy and James Pearce, who also talks about his new role for The Athletic. Also, hear about new exhibition "Red" by photographer Emma Case and new amazon series "This Is Football" with d...

Aug 09, 20191 hr 23 min

Free TAW Special: Racism In Football - The Supporter Perspective

Last season was a highly successful one for Liverpool on and off the pitch. For supporters there were countless memorable nights and incredible experiences to enjoy. Yet British society has seen an increase in racial tension during this time. In March of this year, a supporter was banned for life from Anfield for racially abusing an Asian family at a legends game. With Liverpool's fan base still predominately white, we wanted to speak to Liverpool supporters from other ethnic groups about their ...

Aug 07, 20191 hr 4 min

The Anfield Wrap: No Capital Gains But Reds Look Ready For Season

Liverpool fell to Manchester City after a penalty shoot out in a pulsating fixture at Wembley in the Community Shield despite dominating for much of the piece and will be encouraged going into their season opener proper on Friday night against Norwich at Anfield. Joining Neil Atkinson for a chat about the Wembley showpiece are Andy Heaton, Jay McKenna, Mo Stewart and Neil Jones. Also in the show we discuss events off the pitch with Liverpool coming under scrutiny for their approach to copyrighti...

Aug 05, 20191 hr 6 min

The Weekender: Klopp To Put Faith In Kids For Curtain Raiser?

Liverpool head into Sunday's season curtain raiser against Manchester City off the back of a reassuring display against Lyon whwhat can the Reds expect from Manchester City and how will both teams line up? Joining Neil Atkinson for this weeks show are Siobhan Biggane, Phillipa Smallwood and Andy Heaton. Also in the show Lizzi Doyle is joined by Andy Jones and John Brewin to talk about 'This Charming Man' exhibition in honour of Jack McLoughlin and John Gibbons chat to Chris Torpey of Bido Lito a...

Aug 02, 20191 hr 1 min

The Anfield Wrap: Liverpool A Cause For Concern Or Too Early To Call?

Liverpool's latest loss to Napoli has left some supporters concerned that the squad may be short, but should we be worried or is it too soon to say? To discuss that and what's to come for The Reds, Neil Atkinson is joined by Ian Ryan, Adam Melia, Chloe Bloxam and Dan Austin. 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...

Jul 29, 201958 min

The Weekender: US Tour Leaves Food For Thought Ahead Of Evian Trip

The US tour is over for another year with what seems a disappointing string of results for Liverpool. How much do the results actually matter and what can Klopp take into the final two games of pre-season? Mo Stewart is your host alongside Andy Heaton, Adam Smith and Stu Wright. Also, our Trent Alexander-Arnold Mural is finally finished on Anfield Road and local councillor Ian Byrne tells us how good it is for the area hear and from the TAW crew who are over in the US as they wrap up their pre-s...

Jul 26, 20191 hr 16 min

Free Cup Of Tea: Phil Scraton

Lizzi Doyle is joined by Professor Phil Scraton, well known figure in the city for his incredible and selfless work with the Hillsborough Independent Panel. Phil stopped by for a cup of tea and to talk about what he's been up to recently as well as his thoughts on the reds next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 25, 201940 min

The Anfield Wrap: FSG Enjoy The Fruits Of Their Labour At Fenway

Liverpool's owners FSG were present as Boston got to welcome the European champions at the home of the World Series champions. Just how significant a moment was that for John Henry and co? To discuss that Neil Atkinson is joined by John Gibbons, Craig Hannan, Melissa Reddy and Chris Pajak. 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 ...

Jul 22, 201952 min

Free Preview: An Anfield Wrap Exclusive Interview With Jürgen Klopp

The Anfield Wrap had the chance to sit down for a 20-minute chat with Liverpool’s European Cup-winning manager Jürgen Klopp, going into depth on his pre-final preparations, his feelings immediately after full time and his perspective from the parade. Here’s a short clip for you of Jürgen discussing his side’s greed for more trophies and THAT Barcelona game. Subscribe to The Anfield Wrap's TAW Player service at https://www.theanfieldwrap.com/taw_subscribe.php to hear the full interview. Learn mor...

Jul 21, 20195 min

The Weekender: US Tour

Liverpool have hit the States for their pre-season tour and with the return of the first team players, will Jurgen Klopp's intentions for the season be revealed? Mo Stewart is your host alongside Emilia Bona, Mike Kearney, Lizzi Doyle and Joel Rabinowitz. Plus, Simon Hughes tells us about his new book "Allez, Allez, Allez", Kris Walsh on the new " Liverpool.com " project and Paul Amann from Kop Outs joins John Gibbons ahead of Liverpool Pride. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic...

Jul 19, 20191 hr 22 min

The Anfield Wrap: Liverpool In Fine Fettle For The US Tour

Liverpool successfully navigated their final friendly before the US tour with a 3-1 win over Bradford City. Which players stood out and what have The Reds’ first two games told us about the current shape of the side? Joining host Neil Atkinson for this week's show are John Gibbons, Ben Johnson, Adam Smith and Paul Hogan. 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 w...

Jul 15, 201957 min

Free TAW Special: The Darby Rimmer MND Foundation

Liverpool face Bradford City at Valley Parade on Sunday with the proceeds from the game going towards the Darby Rimmer MND Foundation. Joining John Gibbons to shed some light on the work of the foundation and the importance of the game are Stephen Warnock and Katie Whyatt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 13, 201920 min

The Weekender: Reds Rampant At Rovers Warm-Up

Liverpool are back after what feels like the smallest break in living memory to thump Tranmere Rovers at Prenton Park in thier first warm-up match of the season. Joining John Gibbons in the studio this week are Lizzi Doyle, Ian Salmon, Andy Heaton and Neil Jones. Also in the show, Andy Heaton chats to Tranmere chairman Mark Palios about their plans for season after back-to-back promotions and John Gibbons has Yaw Owusu in the studio to fill us in on all thing Liverpool International Music Festiv...

Jul 12, 20191 hr 1 min

The Anfield Wrap: Liverpool Planning For Life After Klopp?

With Liverpool apparently on the verge of signing Fulham youngster Harvey Elliott from under the noses of Barcelona and Real Madrid does this again signal the reds intent to secure the best young talent in Europe? And with further talk of Jurgen Klopp's future and speculation of a new contract sparked by comments from his agent, should Liverpool have any concerns about what the future might hold. Joining host Rob Gutmann for this week's show are Andy Heaton, Joel Richards, Ian Ryan and Ben Johns...

Jul 08, 201955 min

The Weekender: Is Gerrard Poised To Follow In Lampard's Footsteps?

With Chelsea legend Frank Lampard returning to the club as head coach, is the possibility of Steven Gerrard following Jürgen Klopp at Liverpool becoming more likely? Neil Atkinson is joined by Sanj Shetty, Alison McGovern and Neil Jones to discuss that. Also on the show, Chelsea fan Rebecca Knight reacts to the Lampard news, Man City fan David Mooney on their latest bit of business and Alison McGovern talks all things Women's World Cup and its impact on the game. Learn more about your ad choices...

Jul 05, 20191 hr 3 min

The Anfield Wrap: Should We Worry About Liverpool's Lack Of Business?

With Liverpool yet to make a significant move in the transfer market and the other top-six teams starting to kick into gear, should we be worried about The Reds and their rivals? Melissa Reddy is joined by Chloe Bloxam, John Gibbons, Ian Ryan and Josh Sexton to discuss that and dissect the business being done by those around Liverpool. 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...

Jul 01, 201956 min

The Weekender: Another Rafa Farewell

Newcastle United confirmed this week that Rafa Benitez is to leave at the end of his contract, leaving the Spaniard stranded after another owner dispute. John Gibbons is joined by Gareth Roberts, Leanne Prescott, Andy Heaton, Kev Walsh and Jay McKenna to talk Anfield Road expansion and player awards before joining Newcastle fan Alex Hurst about the Rafa situation, Chelcee Grimes about the Women's World Cup and Simon Edwards gives us another update on the Copa America all on the weeks Weekender. ...

Jun 28, 20191 hr 20 min

The Anfield Wrap: No Agenda

With Liverpool still yet to strengthen in the transfer market and with Alberto Moreno and Daniel Sturridge sized holes to fill in the squad, can Liverpool afford to remain calm in a quiet market? Joining Neil Atkinson to discuss what Liverpool might do and why they've yet to do anything of note, as well as the latest Liverpool news are John Gibbons, Melissa Reddy, Ian Salmon and Rob Gutmann. Today’s free Anfield Wrap show was supported by RedsBet. Tailor-made for Liverpool fans, RedsBet are an o...

Jun 24, 201959 min

The Weekender: Mbappe 2020?

Liverpool may be shaping up for a quiet summer this time around, but with expiring contracts and other factors are you getting behind #Mbappe2020? Neil Atkinson is joined by John Gibbons, Dan Austin and Dan Morgan in the studio to put forward their cases for signing the Frenchman. Also in the show, John Gibbons chats to Anders Borg about the Liverpool International Tennis tournament and Neil Atkinson is joined by a South American football journalist to chat about the Copa America. Learn more abo...

Jun 20, 20191 hr 1 min

Cup Of Tea: Africa Oyé

Lizzi Doyle is joined by Paul Duhaney, the Artistic Director of Africa Oyé, to talk about the origins of the festival and its importance to the community. For more details on the festival itself, click www.africaoye.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 19, 201932 min

The Anfield Wrap: Transfer Standstills & Pre-Season Preparations

It's all a bit quiet on the transfer front as clubs jockey for position over the big names, but how will that affect preparations for the new season? Joining Neil Atkinson to discuss the latest Liverpool news are Ian Salmon, James Sutton and Rob Gutmann. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 17, 201956 min

The Weekender: Fixtures And Fittings

The fixtures are out and already we're plotting Liverpool's path to the Premier League title. Neil Atkinson is joined for your latest Weekender by Caoimhe O'Neill, Rob Gutmann and Adam Smith who, as well as plotting next seasons campaign, also look at the potential ins and outs of the transfer window. Also in the show, John Gibbons chats the Ste Martin about the Anne Williams golf day, Chelcee Grimes about the Women's World Cup. Neil also chats to Ryan Baldi about his book 'The Next Big Thing: H...

Jun 14, 20191 hr 11 min
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