James Pearce and Andy Jones are back alongside Tony Evans after the Reds were left with a sour taste in their mouths by the Cherries, losing 1-0 at Bournemouth on Saturday. The panel share their three-words on the weekend's action, question the Reds away form before looking ahead to Wednesday's mission in Madrid, trailing Real Madrid 5-2 from the Champions League last 16 first leg ahead of the reverse fixture at the Bernabeu. What selection decisions faces Jurgen Klopp, can Liverpool dare to dre...
Mar 13, 2023•41 min
James Pearce and Andy Jones are alongside Tony Evans to bask in the fallout of Liverpool's 7-0 demolition of Manchester United before looking ahead to Saturday's visit to Bournemouth. Following John W Henry's 'update' on FSG's search for investment at Liverpool the panel also debate how the Reds could approach the summer transfer market and in particular their stance on Jude Bellingham, following Borussia Dortmund's elimination from the Champions League. Produced by Guy Clarke *** • LinkedIn Job...
Mar 09, 2023•37 min
James Pearce, Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones join Tony Evans to bask in the Reds' 7-0 thrashing of Manchester United. Cody Gakpo and Darwin Nunez are praised for their ruthless showings alongside record-breaking Mohamed Salah as Jurgen Klopp's new-look front three take centre stage. The impact the result could have on Liverpool's push for Champions League qualification is also assessed along with the role Bobby Firmino has played for the club, following confirmation he will leave at the end of t...
Mar 06, 2023•42 min
Join James Pearce, Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones alongside Tony Evans ahead of Liverpool welcoming Manchester United to Anfield off the back of a four-game unbeaten run in the Premier League. Having seen Wolves beaten 2-0 for a fourth successive clean sheet, the panel get into what shape the Reds are heading into the battle with United in, with Mohamed Salah looking to overtake Robbie Fowler as Liverpool's all-time top Premier League scorer. Plus, is there a lesson the Reds can take from Man Ut...
Mar 02, 2023•36 min
Tony Evans is alongside James Pearce, Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones to get into Liverpool's point down at Crystal Palace, which again emphasised the need for fresh impetus in the summer transfer window. As Naby Keita, James Milner and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain enter the final months of their current contracts the panel analyse the Reds needs in the midfield engine room - and whether Jude Bellingham would still consider a switch to Anfield without the guarantee of Champions League football. Plus, ...
Feb 27, 2023•38 min
As the Reds contend with defeat to Real Madrid, we're off to the pub! Join Tony Evans, James Pearce, Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones in Pogue Mahone to debrief on defeat to Real Madrid. As well as analysing the manner of the loss, the panel consider where Liverpool need to prioritise for their summer rebuild and following John W Henry's recent comments on the search for new investment who will be picking up the tab? Produced by Guy Clarke *** • Get a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitami...
Feb 23, 2023•38 min
James Pearce, Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones are alongside Tony Evans ahead of the Reds' biggest game of the season as they welcome Real Madrid to Anfield in the Champions League last 16. Fresh from seeing off Newcastle United, the panel react to Liverpool making it back-to-back wins in time to take on the European champions. Dermot Corrigan also gives his thoughts from Spain on the visitors as well as the panel reminiscing on past glories in the Champions League last 16 as Liverpool aim to conj...
Feb 20, 2023•41 min
Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones are alongside Tony Evans for the latest Walk On podcast ahead of Liverpool's trip to St James' Park. The potential return of Virgil van Dijk for the trip to Tyneside is debated before The Athletic's George Caulkin joins the team to preview the game as well as talk about his four part series Bobby '90 ahead of what would have been Sir Bobby Robson's 90th birthday on Saturday. Duncan Alexander also takes a look at the Reds' new Director of Research, Will Spearman bef...
Feb 16, 2023•40 min
Tony Evans is joined by Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones to analyse the Reds' Merseyside derby win over Everton. Stefan Bajcetic and Cody Gakpo are both outlined for their individual showings at Anfield as well as looking at Liverpool's chances of mounting a challenge for Champions League qualification with a trip to Newcastle United up next. Plus, with the independent report into the handling of last season's Champions League finding published by UEFA, senior football writer Oli Kay joins the pan...
Feb 14, 2023•41 min
Tony Evans, Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones are joined by Spirit of Shankly chair Joe Blott ahead of Monday's Merseyside derby. Ahead of the visit of the Blues the panel discuss the importance of regulation over ownership, with the Reds still open to investment or even a full sale under FSG before previewing the visit of Sean Dyche's side and debate who should make Jurgen Klopp's starting XI. Plus, there's some five-a-side fun to end with the panel picking their sides of derby day heroes! Produce...
Feb 09, 2023•38 min
James Pearce, Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones are alongside Tony Evans following Liverpool's 3-0 defeat at Wolves. James reflects on Jurgen Klopp refusing to answer in his question in the wake of the defeat at Molineux before the panel analyse the result which leaves the Reds 11 points off the top four in the Premier League. How much scrutiny is Klopp coming under, why are Liverpool underperforming and is next Monday's Merseyside derby coming at the best - or worst time for the Reds? Produced by ...
Feb 06, 2023•39 min
Tony Evans is joined by Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones to react to Liverpool's lack of January transfer business, particularly in midfield! The arrival of Cody Gakpo is discussed within the context of the Reds' opting against adding to their midfield ranks - with James Pearce also having his say. How much pressure does it put on the summer's recruitment and what direction are Liverpool heading in with the likes of Arsenal, Newcastle and Chelsea all showing their ambitions in the transfer window....
Feb 02, 2023•43 min
James Pearce and Andy Jones join Tony Evans after Liverpool's defence of the FA Cup was ended by Brighton & Hove Albion. The panel analyse the manner of the Reds' second loss in 15 days on the south coast before looking for positives for Jurgen Klopp to take. How much blame should be apportioned to Klopp is also debated as well as the impact Cody Gakpo has had, while Fabinho's cameo at the Amex is evaluated as the Brazilian's struggles continue. Plus, ahead of transfer deadline day who could...
Jan 30, 2023•35 min
James Pearce and Andy Jones join Tony Evans ahead of the Reds returning to Brighton & Hove Albion two weeks on from being humiliated on the south coast in the Premier League. The importance of the FA Cup to Liverpool's season is analysed as well as the panel giving their best FA Cup memories after the panel discuss the Reds' finances and ability to spend under FSG's operating model for the club ahead of the January transfer deadline. Plus, there's a look into Mohamed Salah's form this season...
Jan 26, 2023•40 min
Tony Evans is joined by James Pearce, Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones to react to Liverpool's latest frustration at Anfield after being held to a goalless draw by Chelsea. With the Reds still 10 points off the top four the panel assess the impact for FSG's operating model for the Reds and the dependancy on Champions League qualification in order to complete a summer overhaul in midfield. There's also reaction to Liverpool Women's game at Chelsea being abandoned after just six minutes as well as a...
Jan 23, 2023•40 min
Tony Evans is joined by James Pearce and Caoimhe O'Neill ahead of Jurgen Klopp's 1,000th game in management against Chelsea at Anfield on Saturday. Before looking ahead to the landmark occasion, the panel reflect on the win at Wolves including the performance of Harvey Elliott, Naby Keita and Stefan Bajcetic as well as discussing the latest on the takeover front - and dealing with social media trolls. Klopp's impact at Liverpool is analysed as well as how big the task of rebuilding the Reds is f...
Jan 19, 2023•38 min
Tony Evans is joined by James Pearce and Andy Jones to pick the bones out of Liverpool's latest beating, away to Brighton on Saturday. The manner of the defeat and performance are analysed before focusing in on what has led Liverpool to such a decline this season, having battled on all four fronts last year in their quest for a quadruple. A lack of summer activity to sign a midfielder is considered as well as what fixes Jurgen Klopp can turn to in order to salvage Champions League qualification ...
Jan 16, 2023•39 min
Tony Evans is joined by James Pearce and Andy Jones as they assess Darwin Nunez's first six months at Anfield. Having arrived in an initial £64m deal, which could rise to a club-record £85, the panel look at their expectations against the reality of what Nunez has provided in his opening months at Liverpool. Leading the line in an underperforming side, the goalscoring burden placed on him following a spat of injuries in attack as well as the impact the arrival of Cody Gakpo could have are all th...
Jan 12, 2023•41 min
Tony Evans is joined by James Pearce, Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones after Liverpool avoided FA Cup elimination at the hands of Wolves on Saturday night. The panel react to the latest goal-gifting showing from the Reds before getting into the Reds-linked Matheus Nunes, who was involved in a contentious decision to disallow a would-be winner for the visitors. Andy looks at which midfield best fits the Gini Wijnaldum hole, which is yet to be filled and James discusses his profile of Liverpool's yo...
Jan 09, 2023•44 min
Tony Evans is joined by The Athletic's James Pearce and Andy Jones to delve into the issues currently facing Liverpool's midfield engine room. From Fabinho's drop in form, the move from functionality with the likes of Gini Wijnaldum to technicality in Thiago Alcantara and Harvey Elliott to how the Reds' remedy the problems in the transfer market. Mark Carey looks into the numbers, while the panel also assess whether a summer move for Borussia Dortmund's Jude Bellingham would do enough to fix the...
Jan 05, 2023•42 min
Happy New Year and welcome to your new Liverpool podcast: Walk On... Join host Tony Evans as he's joined by The Athletic's Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones to pick the bones out of the Reds' disappointing start to 2023 away at Brentford. The panel get stuck into the manner of the loss before discussing how Liverpool can look to fix things in the January transfer window having already moved to sign PSV Eindhoven Cody Gakpo - and to finish we have some five-a-side fun, picking our best sides from th...
Jan 03, 2023•37 min
New year, new show. We've decided to give The Athletic's Liverpool podcast a lick of paint in 2023. Much remains the same: it’ll still be twice a week, it’ll still lean on the unrivalled insight and analysis of The Athletic’s esteemed Liverpool writers and it’ll still be the best place for all your latest Reds transfer needs, including the huge deal for Cody Gakpo. The first big change is Tony Evans; your new host. Tony is former editor of The Times and has years of experience covering the Reds....
Dec 30, 2022•2 min
The Athletic's James Pearce and the Belfast Telegraph's Steven Beacom are alongside Steve Hothersall to reflect on Liverpool's 3-1 win over Southampton. They also discuss what FSG's decision to put the club up for sale means for the squad rebuild and look ahead to the World Cup, with seven Anfield stars heading to Qatar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 14, 2022•35 min
The Athletic's Andy Jones and football writer David Lynch join Steve Hothersall to reflect on the EFL Cup win over Derby. They also discuss the fall-out from the news that FSG have put Liverpool up for sale with Simon Hughes also offering his thoughts on the story. Plus there's a preview of Saturday's Premier League clash versus Southampton, a game which could see James Milner make his 600th Premier League appearance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Nov 10, 2022•37 min
The Athletic's James Pearce and Oliver Kay join Steve Hothersall to discuss FSG putting Liverpool up for sale. There's also reaction to the Reds drawing Real Madrid in the Champions League round of 16 and a look back at Sunday's vital 2-1 win over Tottenham in the Premier League. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 07, 2022•36 min
The Athletic's Andy Jones and the Daily MIrror's David Anderson join Steve Hothersall to reflect on Liverpool's 2-0 win over Napoli. Also on the agenda is Ibrahima Konaté's impressive return to the first team and Mo Salah's position in the pantheon of Anfield greats, after the Egyptian equalled Steven Gerrard's European goalscoring record. Plus there's a preview of this weekend's Premier League match against Spurs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Nov 03, 2022•33 min
The Athletic's James Pearce and Andy Jones join Steve Hothersall to reflect on Liverpool's 2-1 loss to Leeds United at Anfield. They discuss the lack of investment in the squad by FSG and ask if it's the major reason behind this season's slump in form. Plus, what would failure to qualify for next season's Champions League mean for the club? Produced by John Chambers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Oct 31, 2022•31 min
The Athletic's James Pearce and football writer David Lynch join Steve Hothersall to discuss Liverpool's 3-0 win over Ajax in Amsterdam. The new diamond formation adopted by Jürgen Klopp is placed under the spotlight while Andy Robertson impressed on his 50th European appearance for The Reds. Plus there's praise for Jordan Henderson's performance, as well as reaction to the FA's decision to clear the Liverpool captain over his altercation with Arsenal's Gabriel Magalhães. Hosted on Acast. See ac...
Oct 27, 2022•32 min
The Athletic's James Pearce and Caoimhe O'Neill join Steve Hothersall to reflect on Liverpool's defeat to Nottingham Forest. Injuries, the absence of Thiago Alcântara and Fabinho's drop in form all come under the spotlight while there's a preview of the Champions League match with Ajax. Plus there's a report on Calvin Ramsay's first start for the Under-21s, as well as reaction to Reds legend Steven Gerrard losing his job as Aston Villa manager. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...
Oct 24, 2022•33 min
The Athletic's Simon Hughes and Andy Jones join Steve Hothersall following Liverpool's 1-0 win over West Ham. The attributes of Darwin Núñez and Alisson Becker are analysed as they prove to be the key men in a hard-fought victory. Plus there are strong opinions on the escalating bad blood between The Reds and Manchester City, while journalist Layla Wright joins the podcast to discuss the BBC Panorama documentary 'The Champions League Final: What Went Wrong?' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...
Oct 20, 2022•39 min
