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James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans ahead of Liverpool returning to action with Manchester United coming to Anfield! Mohamed Salah, Alexis Mac Allister and Gody Gakpo are amongst the Liverpool players returning following strong showings whilst away on international duty who could be hoping to kickstart their campaigns with the Reds having gone into the break on a three-game losing streak. The panel also discuss the significance of the rivalry with Manchester United with Sunday...
Simon Hughes and James Pearce are alongside Tony Evans for this episode as we take a look back on 15 years of FSG ownership ahead of their 15th anniversary in charge on Wednesday. The panel look back on the state of the club they inherited, how they've transformed the club - in part through the redevelopment of Anfield - as well as the significance of the appointment of Jurgen Klopp. The Athletic's football finance writer Chris Weatherspoon also joins to look at the financial health of the club ...
James Pearce and Andy Jones join Tony Evans as they settle into the long days of the international break. Now a few days removed from the ‘week of three losses’, the panel start with a more balanced reflection on the start of the season - as James puts it: “Don’t Panic!”. The Athletic’s German football writer Seb Stafford-Bloor also drops by to discuss the reception that Wirtz, Frimpong, and Ekitike are getting from within Germany having swapped the Bundesliga for Anfield - before touching on th...
James Pearce and Andy Jones are alongside Tony Evans as Liverpool fell to a third successive loss, the worst run of Arne Slot's managerial career. Join the panel as they pick the bones out of the 2-1 loss to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, as the Reds once again fell to a stoppage time goal. As well as the team's defeat there is also a look at the form of Mohamed Salah, Alexis Mac Allister and number of last season's key performers. Email: walkon@theathletic.com Host: Tony Evans With: James Pearce a...
James Pearce and Andy Jones are alongside Tony Evans as they get stuck into Liverpool suffering back-to-back defeats for just the second time under Arne Slot. Following on from the perfect start to the season, defeats away to both Crystal Palace and Galatasaray have raised questions over the Reds' cohesion and chemistry following a number of high-profile moves in the summer's transfer window. Florian Wirtz, eight games into his Liverpool career, is still waiting for a goal or assist so the panel...
Liverpool’s unbeaten run is over — but was the defeat at Crystal Palace just a stumble, or something that’s been coming for a while? Simon Hughes and Mark Carey are with Tony Evans to pick apart what went wrong, from shaky defending to Ryan Gravenberch’s off day and Jeremie Frimpong’s costly mistake. With Virgil van Dijk calling for quick improvements and Arne Slot’s side facing Galatasaray and Chelsea next, the panel ask: have Liverpool’s luck and late goals finally run out, or is this the perf...
James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans to get into Liverpool’s Carabao Cup win over Southampton which had plenty of talking points — from Giovanni Leoni’s cruel debut injury setback to Hugo Ekitike’s costly red card. The guys dig into what it all means for the Reds’ defensive options, transfer plans, and attacking line-up ahead of Saturday’s trip to Crystal Palace. Plus, we’ve been inundated with emails from you, for the latest instalment of our favourite off-pitch saga: Dogs in ...
James Pearce and Simon Hughes are with Tony Evans to bask in the glory of Liverpool being five points clear at the top of the Premier League win after derby delight over Everton at Anfield. The panel dish out praise for Ryan Gravenberch after another midfield masterclass whilst breaking down a brilliant weekend for the Reds. A derby win, another goal for Hugo Ekitike and Arsenal dropping points to City. Plus, attention turns to the Carabao Cup match against Southampton on Tuesday and we finish w...
Liverpool do it the hard way again! James Pearce and Simon Hughes join Tony Evans to relive that last minute drama in Liverpool’s European clash against Atletico Madrid with Salah shining and Gravenberch impressing. The lads debate why 2–0 has become such a dangerous scoreline, touch on Isak’s debut, and react to Simeone’s antics. Away from the pitch, the guys talk about the significance of the Hillsborough Law’s introduction to UK Parliament before turning their attention to the first Merseysid...
James Pearce and Andy Jones are alongside Tony Evans, fresh from a cold Turf Moor! The guys dissect another dramatic finish with Mohamed Salah’s stoppage-time penalty sealing victory at Burnley to keep the Reds perfect at the top of the Premier League. They scrutinise Milos Kerkez’s performance, and answer the big question, where was Alexander Isak? The panel also look ahead to the Champions League opener against Atletico Madrid. Will players be rested with the Merseyside derby on the horizon? W...
James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans as Liverpool return from the international break. The guys look ahead to a hectic run of six games in 16 days, starting with Burnley away and Atletico Madrid in the Champions League. Will we see Isak make his debut or should we be patient? Gregg Evans also joins us to share stories from his recent trip to Hungary, exploring the rise of Dominik Szoboszlai, the impact of Milos Kerkez and Adam Pecsi, and the passionate Liverpool fanbase there. ...
With the international break in full swing, Simon Hughes and Andy Jones are alongside Tony Evans to dig into Liverpool’s uneasy relationship with the England national team. The panel also debate Ibrahima Konate’s future following his recent comments whilst away with France, reflect on Alexander Isak and other players away on international duty, and get Megan Feringa’s take on Liverpool Women’s heavy Merseyside derby defeat at Anfield on Sunday. Want to get in touch with your predictions or thoug...
James Pearce & Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans to unpack a historic transfer window for Liverpool, with more than £400m spent – the biggest outlay in Premier League history. The panel debate the highs of landing Alexander Isak, the disappointment of missing out on Marc Guehi, and what Harvey Elliott’s departure means for the future. They also assess FSG’s bold strategy, look ahead to the Champions League group stage, and discuss whether Arne Slot’s rebuilt squad is truly ready to compe...
James Pearce and Andy Jones join Tony Evans to react to the news Liverpool are closing in on a record-breaking deal for Alexander Isak. We also look back on Liverpool’s statement win over Arsenal at Anfield and praise Szoboszlai’s stunning free-kick which keeps the Reds’ perfect start alive. Email us: walkon@theathletic.com Host: Tony Evans With: James Pearce and Andy Jones Producer: Guy Clarke and Nick Thomson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
James Pearce and Andy are alongside Tony Evans ahead of Arsenal’s visit to Anfield. The Athletic’s senior data analyst Mark Carey also drops by to look ahead to the game, and discuss Liverpool’s balance within their squad after two exhilarating opening games. The guys also discuss how Liverpool should handle rising star Rio Ngumoha, touch on transfers and finish with a quiz. Email us: walkon@theathletic.com Host: Tony Evans With: James Pearce and Andy Jones Producer: Guy Clarke and Nick Thomson ...
Fresh from a wild night at St James Park, James Pearce joins Tony Evans and Oli Kay to analyse another disjointed but ultimately victorious performance by the Reds, sealed by that incredible last-minute winner by Rio Ngumoha. How much should we expect of Anfield's latest wunderkind - who only turns 17 at the end of the week. Perhaps more importantly, can we fix our wobbles at the back in time for Arsenal at the weekend? Speaking of which, will we have Palace's Marc Guehi in the squad by then? An...
Tony Evans, Simon Hughes and James Pearce are here for the latest Walk On podcast to address the Federico Chiesa chant before discussing the continuing Alexander Isak saga ahead of Monday night's trip to take on Newcastle United. Having written about Chiesa's chant this week both Tony and Simon outline concerns with language used with the chant while discussing the sensitivity of it. Ahead of Monday night's game there's analysis around the transfer saga of the summer involving Alexander Isak wit...
James Pearce and Andy Jones join Tony Evans from Anfield to react to an emotional night at Anfield to kick-off the new Premier League season. The Reds title defence got underway with a 4-2 win over Bournemouth with Hugo Ekitike, Cody Gakpo, Federico Chiesa and Mohamed Salah all on the scoresheet. The panel share their thoughts on the tributes that were paid to Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva. Plus there's reaction to Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo being subjected to alleged racist abuse wi...
James Pearce and Andy Jones are with Tony Evans ahead of Liverpool's Premier League curtain-raiser at home to Bournemouth on Friday night. Before looking ahead to the game, there's plenty of transfer speculation to digest after the Reds opened talks with Crystal Palace over a move for their captain, Marc Guehi while Liverpool are also considering a move for Parma's 18-year-old Giovanni Leoni. The panel also react to the latest twist in the Alexander Isak saga. With the Reds busy in the transfer ...
James Pearce, Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans Tony Evans to react to that Community Shield defeat. With all three of them in attendance at Wembley, they share their thoughts on the positives and negatives of that performance. As well as the match, the guys talk about the latest transfer news and debate which is more important, a new striker or new defender? And finally we say farewell to Darwin Núñez. How should he be remembered amongst Reds? Want to get in touch with your predictions or t...
James Pearce, Simon Hughes and Andy Jones are all alongside Tony Evans ahead of a bumper look ahead to the new season. With the Reds beginning their season at Wembley on Sunday we review pre-season, including the sparkling form of Rio Ngumoha before looking ahead to what's to come. Cody Gakpo's role in the squad is also analysed as well as the work Liverpool have already done in the transfer market - and what could still be to come as they aim to defend their Premier League title. We finish up w...
James Pearce joins Andy Jones and Tony Evans from Tokyo following Liverpool's 3-1 pre-season win over Yokohama F. Marinos with Florian Wirtz, Trey Nyoni and Rio Ngumoha all on the scoresheet. The panel discuss whether or not Ngumoha is ready to make the step up to first team level following the sale of Luis Diaz to Bayern Munich while James also discusses the latest transfer activity around Alexander Isak as well as the search for a new central defender. The Athletic's football finance writer Ch...
James Pearce and Andy Jones join Tony Evans prior to Liverpool completing the signing of Eintracht Frankfurt forward Hugo Ekitike. The Athletic's Bundesliga correspondent Seb Stafford-Bloor is also back to give us the lowdown on what to expect from the imminent arrival who looks set to supplement the forward options available to Arne Slot. The panel also discuss what other transfer business the Reds could look to conduct or sanction, with a centre-back high on the priority list while Luis Diaz h...
James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans as Liverpool kicked off their pre-season schedule in emotional circumstances against Preston North End. James was in attendance at Deepdale as Liverpool played for the first time since the tragic passing of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva. The tributes at the games and reaction of the supporters is discussed as well as the leadership shown by Arne Slot through the difficult time for the club. Looking to the rest of pre-season, the pan...
Tony Evans is joined by James Pearce and Simon Hughes as tributes continue to be shared following the sudden and sad passing of Liverpool striker Diogo Jota and his younger brother Andre Silva. We're also joined by The Athletic's Jack Lang who travelled out to Gondomar last week to observe the public wake and funeral in the hometown of the Silva family. We hear the impact Jota had on the local community and the influence he had on the wider region too. The panel also discuss how Liverpool proces...
Tony Evans, James Pearce and Simon Hughes reflect on the tragically sad news Liverpool forward Diogo Jota has died at the age of 28 along with his brother Andre Silva. The brothers were travelling by car in Spain when their vehicle left the carriageway and burst into flames in the early hours of Thursday morning. In this episode, we pay tribute to Diogo Jota sharing memories of the person and the player. The Athletic's Tim Spiers, who covered Wolverhampton Wanderers when Jota initially moved to ...
Andy Jones and Mark Carey are alongside Tony Evans to react to news Liverpool have turned down an approach for Luis Diaz by Bayern Munich before looking ahead to how well equipped Liverpool are ahead of the return for pre-season. The panel look through each department of the squad discussing the impact Giorgi Mamardashvili's arrival could have, Ibrahima Konate's contract situation before analysing how Florian Wirtz joining Liverpool could influence the team's playing style. Plus, looking ahead t...
This episode delves into Liverpool's extensive transfer activities, highlighting key discussions around potential departures and new signings. The panel examines Jarrell Quansah's move to Leverkusen and the club's interest in Marc Guehi to fill the centre-back void. There's also a detailed look at Darwin Nunez's expected exit, his impact, and a passionate listener defense of his contributions, alongside reflections on Nat Phillips' legacy and Harvey Elliott's uncertain future within Arne Slot's new vision for the club.
Tony Evans is joined by Simon Hughes, Gregg Evans and Seb Stafford-Bloor to discuss the latest on Wirtz and his upcoming medical. The guys also discuss what the move could mean for Jarell Quansah. A listener voice note sparks a conversation on Liverpool's homegrown player quota — Gregg explains the rules, while Simon highlights academy players ready to step up. Plus, with Milos Kerkez linked and Bournemouth signing a new left-back, is Andy Robertson heading for the exit? Email: walkon@theathleti...
Simon Hughes and Gregg Evans are alongside Tony Evans to get stuck into the latest Liverpool talking points, with plenty of transfer news to get stuck into. Before getting to the latest on the Reds' pursuit of Florian Wirtz the panel discuss comments made by both Federico Chiesa and Harvey Elliott about their respective futures, while also considering Chiesa's 'cult' status with supporters during the Premier League title celebrations. The Athletic's Bundesliga correspondent Seb Stafford-Bloor dr...
