James Pearce, Caoimhe O'Neill and Oli Kay join Tony Evans after the Reds secured their first win of the new Premier League season. The panel look back on Dominik Szoboszlai's impressive Anfield debut in the win over Bournemouth before looking to the transfer market, following the arrival of Wataru Endo. Plus, ahead of Sunday's visit to St James' Park there a look ahead to what the Reds can expect to face against Newcastle United. Email: walk-on@theathletic.com Produced by Guy Clarke *** • Grab y...
Aug 23, 2023•43 min
Join James Pearce for the first of a new offering from Walk On as James brings you his reaction from Anfield as the Reds got their first win of the new season. Goals from Luis Diaz, Mohamed Salah and Diogo Jota saw Liverpool come from behind while there were contrasting fortunes for two of the home debutants with Alexis Mac Allister shown a straight red and Dominik Szoboszlai putting in a Man of the Match display. James brings you his analysis from Anfield, along with the best from Jurgen Klopp'...
Aug 19, 2023•22 min
James Pearce, Simon Hughes and Caoimhe O'Neill are alongside Tony Evans to debate Liverpool's frustrating week in the transfer market. Having failed to sign both Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia, the panel dissect another week without a midfield addition for the Reds. Where do the Reds turn next, how did it reach this point and do the Reds hold the pulling power they once did under Jurgen Klopp? Email: walk-on@theathletic.com Produced by Guy Clarke *** LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified ca...
Aug 16, 2023•41 min
Join Caoimhe O'Neill as she sits down with Liverpool's No.20 Diogo Jota to talk through his game in his own words with The Athletic. The forward looks through a number of his key goals during his time at Anfield as well as discussing the evolution in his game, turning into a provider as well as goalscorer. Plus, he talks about his enjoyment of gaming and Esports as well as ruling an eye over a number of his teammates including Darwin Nunez. Produced by Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...
Aug 11, 2023•33 min
James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans to preview Liverpool's start to the new Premier League season and continued pursuit of Southampton's Romeo Lavia. With no new midfield recruits having arrived ahead of Sunday's visit to Chelsea, the panel assess how short Liverpool have left themselves as the action returns before debating what is achievable for this season. Staying on transfers, The Athletic's Jack Lang also drops in with a profile on Fluminense midfielder Andre with the Re...
Aug 09, 2023•44 min
Tony Evans is joined by James Pearce, from Liverpool's pre-season tour of Singapore, and Caoimhe O'Neill as the need for midfield reinforcements ramps up once again. Fabinho's exit to Al-Ittihad is first on the agenda before Simon Hughes pops by following his recent visit to Al-Ettifaq's training camp in Croatia ahead of Jordan Henderson arriving at his new club. James reports from the pre-season tour of Singapore with insight on Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai's shows against Leicest...
Aug 02, 2023•41 min
James Pearce, Simon Hughes and Caoimhe O'Neill are back alongside Tony Evans ahead of the new season, here on Walk On to debate and analyse Jordan Henderson's impending Liverpool exit. With the captain set to depart and join up with Steven Gerrard in Saudi Arabia at Al-Ettifaq the panel assess the move: what it means for Henderson's legacy at Anfield, who will take on the captain's armband and what it means for the rest of the summer transfer window. Email: walk-on@theathletic.com Produced by Gu...
Jul 26, 2023•42 min
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Jul 08, 2023•32 sec
James Pearce, Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones are alongside Tony Evans for our final Walk On pod of the 2022/23 season to look back on the Reds woes over the last 10 months. Ending with a 4-4 draw at Southampton, the panel look back on the curtain coming down before looking at what's to come in the summer transfer window with Brighton & Hove Albion's Alexis Mac Allister high on the Reds' list of targets. Plus, we look back on the highs, lows and bizarre moments that made up Liverpool's campai...
May 29, 2023•40 min
Tony Evans is joined by James Pearce, Caoimhe O'Neill and the returning Simon Hughes, back from paternity leave, to rule his eye over Liverpool's frustrating campaign. The panel discuss where things fell away for the Reds this season before casting an eye to what could come in the summer and whether or not Jurgen Klopp can rebuild his side to challenge for the Premier League title next season. Plus, with the 25th May marking the 18th anniversary of the fifth European Cup win in Istanbul, the pan...
May 25, 2023•48 min
James Pearce and Caoimhe O'Neill are alongside Tony Evans to look back on the Reds final Anfield outing of the season. Liverpool's 1-1 draw with Aston Villa is on the agenda with the result leaving the Reds top four chances looking all-but gone. We hear Virgil van Dijk's message to any possible summer recruits as well as assess what can be salvaged in the Europa League next season. Email: walk-on@theathletic.com Produced by Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 22, 2023•38 min
Tony Evans is joined by James Pearce and Caoimhe O'Neill as Anfield prepare to bid goodbye to Roberto Firmino, James Milner, Naby Keita and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. Ahead of the summer's overhaul on-and-off the pitch with the completion of the Anfield Road end and fresh midfield investment the panel preview Aston Villa's visit. Email: walk-on@theathletic.com Produced by Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 18, 2023•42 min
James Pearce, Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones are alongside Tony Evans to look back on the Reds' 3-0 win away at Leicester City with academy graduates Curtis Jones and Trent Alexander-Arnold keeping the Champions League chase alive. The panel dissect and debate the win over Leicester City and what it means for the context of the top four race, as well as touching on Mohamed Salah's hat-trick of assists. Plus, as the travelling Kop sang in tribute of Roberto Firmino ahead of his Anfield farewell a...
May 16, 2023•42 min
Tony Evans is joined by James Pearce, Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones as the Reds continue to try and reel in Manchester United and Newcastle United in their chase for Champions League qualification. Ahead of Monday's visit to Leicester City the panel discuss the run-in and assess which side Liverpool could be more likely to overtake, if they can secure a top four finish. Plus we have listener questions on the agenda too with one pondering which relegated players the Reds could look to sign come ...
May 11, 2023•37 min
Tony Evans is alongside James Pearce and Andy Jones to look back on the Reds' 1-0 win over Brentford as Mohamed Salah scored his 100th Anfield goal. The Athletic's German football writer Raphael Honigstein also drops in to discuss Jörg Schmadtke after it emerged the German is in talks to take over as Sporting Director at Anfield before getting onto Xabi Alonso's fledgling managerial career having guided Bayer Leverkusen to the Europa League semi-finals. Email: walk-on@theathletic.com Produced by...
May 08, 2023•42 min
Tony Evans is joined by James Pearce, Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones after the Reds made it five wins in a row against Fulham on Wednesday night. Following that the panel debate whether or not Darwin took his chance in the central role of Jurgen Klopp's front three as well as praising the continued contribution of Alisson Becker. There's reaction to the WSL defeat to Chelsea on Wednesday night too before discussing why Liverpool fans boo the national anthem ahead of Brentford's visit to Anfield ...
May 04, 2023•39 min
James Pearce and Andy Jones are alongside Tony Evans to react to an incredible 4-3 win over Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield as the Reds almost managed to throw away a 3-0 lead! There's laughs at Richarlison's expense, praise for Luis Diaz on his return as well as thoughts on Jurgen Klopp's reaction to Diogo Jota's late winner in front of the Kop & his post-match comments about referee Paul Tierney. Plus, with Fulham heading to Anfield on Wednesday we look back through the archives to remember L...
May 01, 2023•40 min
Join Tony Evans, James Pearce and Caoimhe O'Neill as they analyse the Reds' European qualification hopes following Wednesday night's win at West Ham. A third successive win for Liverpool sees them continue to their outside bid of securing Champions League qualification for next season, while a place in the Europa League may look more likely, but would that be too bad for Jurgen Klopp's side? The panel also hone in on the performances of both Cody Gakpo and Curtis Jones following the latest win b...
Apr 27, 2023•37 min
James Pearce, Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones are all with Tony Evans for the latest Walk On pod following an eventful afternoon of set-pieces at Anfield as the Reds saw off Nottingham Forest. The panel dish out the praise to Diogo Jota and Mohamed Salah before hearing Virgil van Dijk's take on Liverpool's new tactical set-up with Trent Alexander-Arnold moving into midfield. Plus there's a look ahead to Wednesday's trip to take on West Ham at the London Stadium. Email: walk-on@theathletic.com Pro...
Apr 24, 2023•37 min
Tony Evans is joined by James Pearce and Oli Kay for the latest Walk On podcast as Liverpool prepare to take on Nottingham Forest at Anfield. The panel discuss the need for Liverpool to back-up their 6-1 win over Leeds United on Monday night before discussing the opportunity the run-in presents ahead of Jurgen Klopp's summer rebuild. Plus, the panel analyse the Reds' youth production following a listener question. You can get in touch by emailing: walk-on@theathletic.com Produced by Guy Clarke H...
Apr 20, 2023•39 min
James Pearce, Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones are alongside Tony Evans after the Reds put six past Leeds United at Elland Road. Trent Alexander-Arnold's masterful display, Diogo Jota getting back amongst the goals and the need for consistent levels of performance from Jurgen Klopp's side are all debated. Plus, as Divock Origi turns 28, the panel discuss their favourite Kop cult heroes who will always have a place in the hearts of Liverpool supporters. Produced by Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See a...
Apr 18, 2023•38 min
James Pearce, Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones are alongside Tony Evans as we get stuck into Liverpool's decision to pull out of the race to sign Jude Bellingham. The panel also answer your questions, including whether or not the Reds would be better out of Europe next season - and does Jurgen Klopp need to re-think his tactics away from home? Meanwhile, ahead of the 34th Hillsborough anniversary, Charlotte Hennessy joins us to discuss her petition to make chanting about tragedies and death at foo...
Apr 13, 2023•43 min
James Pearce and Andy Jones are alongside Tony Evans to look back on Liverpool's two-goal comeback at home to Arsenal. The role Anfield played in the comeback as well as Trent Alexander-Arnold's position switch are both debated before the panel assess Liverpool's European ambitions having taken just two points from a 'decisive week' after the international break. Email: walk-on@theathletic.com Produced by Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 10, 2023•36 min
James Pearce, Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones are all with Tony Evans as Liverpool prepare for their Anfield return, following a bore draw at Stamford Bridge. The panel assess Jurgen Klopp's six changes against Chelsea and ponder what changes could be made for the visit of Arsenal on Sunday. Plus, there's a flashback to Robbie Fowler's hat-trick against the Gunners back in August 1994 as 'God' celebrates his birthday this weekend while James is also pleased the Reds will be back at home after his...
Apr 06, 2023•38 min
James Pearce and Caoimhe O'Neill are alongside Tony Evans for the latest Walk On podcast following the Reds' dismal showing at the Etihad. The panel react to Jurgen Klopp's comments in his post-match press conference before asking what has made Liverpool so vulnerable mentally as well as asking if one summer transfer window really is enough to fix the issues the Reds face? Plus, there's a look ahead to Tuesday's visit to Stamford Bridge amid the Reds' interest in Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount. ...
Apr 03, 2023•37 min
James Pearce is back alongside Tony Evans, Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones as we take a deeper look at Liverpool's faltering forward line ahead of the visit to Man City. Having announced his style with a 4-1 win at the Etihad early in his Liverpool reign, we examine where the Reds ruthless edge has gone having failed to score since putting seven past Manchester United. Plus our latest listener question centres around a certain Jude Bellingham. Email: walk-on@theathletic.com Produced by Guy Clarke...
Mar 30, 2023•36 min
Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones are alongside Tony Evans as we begin the build-up to Liverpool's Premier League return. Luis Diaz's imminent return ahead of Saturday's visit to Manchester City is highlighted as well as the need for the Reds to hit top form on their return. Plus, with Curtis Jones scoring for England U21s, where is his Liverpool career heading, there's reaction to the WSL Merseyside derby & we open the floor for your opinions, questions and more! Email: walk-on@theathletic.com...
Mar 27, 2023•34 min
Tony Evans is alongside Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones for the latest Walk On podcast to discuss Liverpool's Jude Bellingham 'Plan B' midfield options this summer. James Pearce catches up with Martin Skrtel ahead of the LFC Foundation charity game at Anfield between Liverpool Legends and Celtic Legends, while we also look ahead to the WSL Merseyside derby at Goodison Park on Friday night. Plus, there's a legends five-a-side to finish! Produced by Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
Mar 23, 2023•34 min
Tony Evans is here with Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones to get into the latest Liverpool news, including David Ornstein providing the latest on the Reds' pursuit of Jude Bellingham. With the Reds having the weekend off the panel assess the current state of play in the race for Champions League qualification before discussing Real Madrid and Manchester City looking to jump ahead of Liverpool in the running to sign Bellingham. The panel assess what is needed in midfield this summer, with or without...
Mar 20, 2023•41 min
Tony Evans, James Pearce and Andy Jones are on hand look back on Liverpool latest Europe exit at the hands of Real Madrid. With James out in the Spanish capital, he reflects on a night the Reds failed to get going en-route to Champions League elimination. Where Liverpool's season goes from here, why they were so timid in the Bernabeu and what was behind the thinking to take off Darwin Nunez are all on the agenda - so get involved as we bring you your latest Reds-related therapy session! Produced...
Mar 16, 2023•36 min
