Join Tony Evans, James Pearce and Simon Hughes for our final Walk On of 2023, as the Reds head into what could be a decisive week at Anfield. Having been held to a goalless draw by Manchester United on Sunday the panel reflect on Liverpool's wasteful shooting, debating the options available to Jurgen Klopp in attack with Darwin Nunez's goal drought stretching to 10 games. With West Ham in the Carabao Cup quarter-final and Arsenal to come on Saturday, the Reds face two crunch games at Anfield in ...
Dec 19, 2023•38 min
Join James Pearce for reaction from Anfield as the Reds fell off top spot in the Premier League after a goalless draw with Manchester United. The Reds dominated the majority of the game with Virgil van Dijk, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Ibrahima Konate amongst those to go close for Jurgen Klopp's side without being able to find a breakthrough. Listen in for the best from Jurgen Klopp's press conference as well as The Athletic's Andy Jones sharing his thoughts from Anfield too. Email: walk-on@theat...
Dec 17, 2023•22 min
James Pearce and Simon Hughes join Tony Evans as Liverpool prepare to welcome Manchester United to Anfield, having scored 11 goals in the last two home meetings with United. Having gone top of the table with the win at Crystal Palace the panel discuss the Reds' resilience to come from behind once more as well as assessing the state of play in the title race. Looking ahead to Manchester United's visit we compare and contrast the two sides heading into the game in terms of leadership, managers and...
Dec 13, 2023•43 min
Mohamed Salah reached 200 goals for Liverpool, also scoring his 150th Premier League goal, before Harvey Elliott struck in stoppage time as the Reds once again left it late to win, this time coming from behind to beat Crystal Palace 2-1. Join Gregg Evans from Selhurst Park as he brings analysis and reaction to the latest win, including the best bits from Jurgen Klopp's press conference as well as Roy Hodgson's reaction to the controversy that surrounded Jordan Ayew being sent-off. Plus James Pea...
Dec 09, 2023•16 min
James Pearce and Andy Jones are alongside Tony Evans for this week's show as the Reds keep pace in the Premier League title race in dramatic style. Trent Alexander-Arnold's role in the 4-3 thriller against Fulham is analysed with defender's move into midfield being rewarded for Jurgen Klopp. Plus there's a look ahead at what's to come this week in the Premier League with trips to Sheffield United and Crystal Palace to come. Email: walk-on@theathletic.com Produced by Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. S...
Dec 06, 2023•39 min
Join James Pearce fresh from Liverpool's dramatic 4-3 home win over Fulham as the Reds keep pace in the Premier League title race. Trent Alexander-Arnold stepped up in Liverpool's moment of need for the second time in two weeks as Jurgen Klopp's men needed to come from behind to beat Fulham. Hear James' thoughts on the game as well as the best bits from Jurgen Klopp's press conference, plus The Athletic's Gregg Evans shares his take on why this weekend's result underlines Liverpool title credent...
Dec 03, 2023•18 min
Simon Hughes and Andy Jones are alongside host Tony Evans, to reflect on Liverpool's hard-fought point at the Etihad. The panel discuss Trent's influence in Liverpool's new look midfield, and ask whether Curtis Jones can be as important this season. Plus, can Kelleher deputise in Alisson's absence, and a look ahead to the busy Christmas period. Email: walk-on@theathletic.com Produced by Jay Beale. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Nov 29, 2023•34 min
James Pearce has instant reaction as Trent Alexander-Arnold stepped forward to level for Liverpool as Jurgen Klopp's side took a point from the Etihad. Erling Haaland opened the scoring in the first half, before Alexander-Arnold equalised in the second half with the game finishing 1-1. Join James for analysis from the Etihad as well as the best from Jurgen Klopp's press conference as well as The Athletic's tactics writer Michael Cox sharing his thoughts from the game. Email: walk-on@theathletic....
Nov 25, 2023•18 min
James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside host Tony Evans as the Reds return from the third international break of the season, with a trip to Man City on the horizon. The panel assess the importance of the game, with the two sides only separated by one point ahead of the meeting as well as discussing the impact both Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola have had on the Premier League. Plus, there's a round-up of the how the Reds' international stars have performed while away, including praise for Dar...
Nov 22, 2023•42 min
Tony Evans is joined by Simon Hughes, Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones (eventually) to gush over the brilliance of Mohamed Salah as the Egyptian King moved onto 200 goals in English football with his brace against Brentford on Sunday. The panel assess his changing role within Liverpool's new-look attack as well as how he's evolved into a more effective player as his Reds career has developed. Plus there's a look through the back catalogue of his 198 Reds goals to date before asking what happens ne...
Nov 15, 2023•40 min
Join James Pearce for reaction from Anfield after Liverpool saw off Brentford 3-0 with Mohamed Salah scoring twice. Diogo Jota completed the scoring as the Reds leapfrogged Arsenal into second place and move within a point of Manchester City at the top of the Premier League. There's also the best from Jurgen Klopp's press conference and The Athletic's Andy Jones also shares his thoughts having been at Anfield. Email: walk-on@theathletic.com Produced by Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...
Nov 12, 2023•21 min
James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans to get stuck into the latest Liverpool talking points, following the weekend's draw with Luton Town. Sadly, the panel first of all discuss the issue of tragedy chanting, once more, following the actions of supporters at Kenilworth Road on Sunday before touching on Luis Diaz's emotional equaliser. Focus then moves onto Darwin Nunez's miss against the Hatters ahead of assessing how strong Liverpool's challenge to Man City could prove to be in ...
Nov 08, 2023•40 min
James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans after the Reds made it five wins from five at Anfield against Nottingham Forest. The panel discuss the squad's reaction to the win in the context of Luis Diaz's ongoing family situation before getting into the quality shown by the midfield and analyse how quickly it's come together in the engine room for Jurgen Klopp's new-look midfield. Plus, on the last day of Black History Month, Simon explains his latest article discussing Liverpool, L8 ...
Oct 31, 2023•43 min
Join James Pearce for immediate reaction to Liverpool's 3-0 home win over Nottingham Forest in the Premier League. Following Luis Diaz being withdrawn from the squad due to an ongoing family situation the Reds recorded a routine home win at Anfield with goals through Diogo Jota, Darwin Nunez and Mohamed Salah - with Jota holding a Diaz '7' shirt aloft after opening the scoring. Listen in to hear Jurgen Klopp's thoughts from his post-match press conference as well as Andy Jones also sharing his v...
Oct 29, 2023•19 min
James Pearce and Simon Hughes are back alongside Tony Evans following Liverpool's 2-0 win over Everton in the Merseyside derby. Fresh from scoring a brace, the panel discuss Mohamed Salah's performance along with the controversy surrounding Ibou Konate not being shown a red card as well as Virgil van Dijk's imperious performance. To celebrate Dominik Szoboszlai's birthday the panel also analyse the Hungarian's impact at Anfield before looking back on Damien Comolli's time at Liverpool as he prep...
Oct 25, 2023•40 min
Join James Pearce fresh from the Reds' 2-0 Merseyside derby win over Everton at Anfield including reaction from Jurgen Klopp's press conference as well as Andy Jones dropping in with this thoughts too. Salah scored from the spot before adding a second in stoppage time, after being assisted by Darwin Nunez to add the gloss late on. Ashley Young was shown a first half red card, with Ibrahima Konate himself escaping a possible second yellow card, with Klopp reacting to the controversy in his post-m...
Oct 21, 2023•18 min
Tony Evans is joined by Andy Jones and The Athletic's data analyst Mark Carey ahead of the Reds returning to action after the international break. With Andy Robertson injured on international duty with Scotland, the panel assess what options are available to Jurgen Klopp with Kostas Tsimikas in pole position for a run in the starting XI. Ahead of Everton heading across Stanley Park there's a look ahead to Saturday's derby at Anfield as well as analysing Liverpool's start to the season and whethe...
Oct 18, 2023•40 min
James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans to analyse Jurgen Klopp's eight years at Liverpool, with Sunday's 2-2 draw at Brighton marking the landmark. Through building the side that conquered the Premier League, Europe and the Club World Cup to this summer's rebuild, the panel analyse the German's era of success at Anfield. Raphael Honigstein also drops in with the view from Germany following those continuous links to the German national side. Email: walk-on@theathletic.com Produced...
Oct 11, 2023•41 min
Join James Pearce for reaction from Liverpool's 2-2 draw with Brighton & Hove Albion at the Amex Stadium, as well as hearing the best from Jurgen Klopp's press conference and Andy Jones also sharing his views. The Reds came from behind, following Simon Adingra's opener for the hosts to lead through two Mohamed Salah goals, the second from the penalty spot involving an incident that saw Pascal Gross escape without being sent-off. Ryan Gravenberch missed a chance to open his Premier League acc...
Oct 08, 2023•15 min
James Pearce and Andy Jones are alongside Tony Evans following an eventful weekend at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. There's reaction to the VAR blunder that failed to award Luis Diaz's first half strike before discussing how defeat to Spurs could help Liverpool grow moving forward. Caoimhe O'Neill checks in following a momentous win for the Women's side against Arsenal before a look ahead to the week's action to come against Union Saint Gilloise and Brighton & Hove Albion. Email: walk-on@th...
Oct 04, 2023•40 min
Join James Pearce for immediate reaction to Liverpool's heartbreaking late defeat to Tottenham, going down 2-1 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Joel Matip's late own goal undid the Reds after having to deal with having two men sent-off, with Curtis Jones and Diogo Jota given their marching orders with Luis Diaz also seeing a goal wrongly disallowed for offside as well as Cody Gakpo being forced off injured after equalising for the Reds. As well as James sharing his thoughts we also bring you th...
Sep 30, 2023•25 min
James Pearce, Simon Hughes and Andy Jones are alongside Tony Evans to consider if free-scoring Liverpool's firepower is enough to ignite a title challenge? Fresh from a week of 3-1 wins, the panel get straight into praising Jurgen Klopp's forward line with Darwin Nunez singled out for praise given the Uruguayan's start to the new season. Simon shares his theory on Curtis Jones being a target for the boo boys before there's a look ahead to Saturday's trip to Tottenham to take of Liverpool-support...
Sep 26, 2023•39 min
Join James Pearce fresh from the Reds latest outing, seeing off West Ham United 3-1 at Anfield. Goals from Mohamed Salah, Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota saw Jurgen Klopp's men overpower their visitors to make it 17 games unbeaten in the Premier League. Listen in for James' thoughts as well as the best from Jurgen Klopp's press conference and Andy Jones sharing his views from Anfield too. Email: walk-on@theathletic.com Produced by Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...
Sep 24, 2023•20 min
James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans for the latest Walk On podcast, looking back on the win at Wolves before looking ahead to the Reds' starting their Europa League campaign. The panel get into Jurgen Klopp's press conference exchange with James ahead of the trip to Molineux before analysing the impact of Liverpool's subs against Wolves having come from behind to win. 17 years on from Dirk Kuyt scoring his first Liverpool goal the panel reminisce before previewing what could c...
Sep 20, 2023•43 min
Join Gregg Evans for reaction from Molineux as the Reds came from behind to beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 3-1. Cody Gakpo, Andy Robertson and a late own goal by Hugo Bueno saw the Reds complete a second half comeback with Dominik Szoboszlai playing a key role while Jarrell Quansah was also handed a full debut. Listen in for the best from Jurgen Klopp's press conference as well as James Pearce dropping in with his take from the away end at Molineux. Email: walk-on@theathletic.com Produced by Guy C...
Sep 16, 2023•14 min
James Pearce and Caoimhe O'Neill are alongside Tony Evans ahead of Liverpool's return to Premier League action this weekend against Wolves. Having taken 10 points from the opening four Premier League games, the panel take on your listener questions from what happens with the Reds' Sporting Director position, the futures over both Mohamed Salah and Thiago and more! Plus, Simon Hughes drops in from his trip to Amsterdam where he's been finding out a bit more about Liverpool's new man Ryan Gravenbe...
Sep 13, 2023•42 min
James Pearce, Simon Hughes and Andy Jones are alongside Tony Evans to get stuck into the week’s big Liverpool talking points. From the latest on Mo Salah’s future to Joe Gomez impressing, can he provide vital cover at centre back this season? Plus super Szoboszlai, the arrival of Ryan Gravenberch and a discussion around Jordan Henderson’s interview with The Athletic. Produced by Jay Beale. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Sep 06, 2023•36 min
Join James Pearce fresh from Liverpool beating Aston Villa 3-0 at Anfield with Dominik Szoboszlai and Mohamed Salah both on the scoresheet as well as a Matty Cash own goal. There's also the best from Jurgen Klopp's press conference to come following the Reds keeping their first clean sheet of the season as well as the German batting away yet more questions over Salah's future. Plus Andy Jones drops in with his take following a complete performance from the Reds in the Anfield sunshine. Email: wa...
Sep 03, 2023•21 min
James Pearce, Simon Hughes and Caoimhe O'Neill are alongside Tony Evans to get stuck into the week's big Liverpool talking points. From Darwin Nunez's double at St James' Park to debating what is needed in the final few days of the summer transfer window, will the Reds capitalise on their early season promise? Plus there's a look through some of the memorable late winners of the Jurgen Klopp era as well as previewing Aston Villa's visit to Anfield on Sunday. Email: walk-on@theathletic.com Produc...
Aug 30, 2023•40 min
Join James Pearce for immediate reaction to the Reds latest result, as Liverpool had to come from behind to beat Newcastle United at St James' Park. Darwin Nunez came off the bench to score twice in a 2-1 win after a testing first half in which a Trent Alexander-Arnold error allowed Anthony Gordon to open the scoring before captain Virgil van Dijk was sent-off for Jurgen Klopp's men. As well as reaction from St James' Park from James Pearce, Gregg Evans reflects on Alexander-Arnold's showing wit...
Aug 27, 2023•19 min
