Tony Evans and James Pearce are joined by Gregg Evans for this week's Walk On, looking back on Liverpool's trips to Leipzig and London. Having battled back twice to draw with Arsenal at the Emirates the panel assess the value of the point including the performance of Ibrahima Konate in north London. Darwin Nunez's showing against Arsenal was also under the spotlight with the Uruguayan laying on the assist for Mohamed Salah to drab Liverpool a point. Plus, following Trent Alexander-Arnold's comme...
Oct 29, 2024•37 min
Join James Pearce for immediate reaction as Liverpool came from behind twice to take a point away at Arsenal. Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah were on the scoresheet in the 2-2 draw with Bukayo Saka and Mikel Merino having both put Arsenal ahead. There's also the best from Arne Slot's press conference and The Athletic's Thom Harris drops by with his take on the game, analysing the importance of set-pieces to the action at the Emirates with both teams using set-piece routines to find a route to ...
Oct 27, 2024•19 min
James, Simon and Tony are here with your weekly Reds round-up as Arne Slot's side continue their winning ways! Curtis Jones was the star at Anfield on Sunday as Chelsea were seen off 2-1, making it 10 wins from 11 under Slot. There's contract news to bring you too, as discussions are underway with captain Virgil van Dijk and his representatives over extending his Liverpool stay. Plus, with trips to Leipzig and London on the horizon to take on RB Leipzig and Arsenal the panel look ahead to what t...
Oct 22, 2024•43 min
Join James Pearce for reaction from Anfield as Liverpool made it 10 wins from 11 in all competitions under Arne Slot. Curtis Jones put in an all-action display, winning a penalty - which was converted by Mohamed Salah - before scoring himself in the second half to allow Liverpool to retake the lead following a Nicolas Jackson equaliser. Listen in for analysis from Anfield with James as well as the best from Arne Slot's press conference and The Athletic's Andy Jones and Mark Carey both drop in wi...
Oct 20, 2024•23 min
Tony, James and Si are with you as the international break finally draws to a close with Liverpool welcoming Chelsea to Anfield on Sunday. Join the gang as they discuss the big talking points through the last week including Jurgen Klopp landing himself a new job with Red Bull, Joel Matip announcing his retirement from football and James making an arduous trip to Barrow to catch-up with Rhys Williams. Plus, The Athletic's Chelsea writer Liam Twomey drops by to look ahead to Sunday's clash at Anfi...
Oct 15, 2024•43 min
James, Simon and Tony are here to bask in the glory of Liverpool keeping their spot at the top of the Premier League heading into the October international break. This week they look back on the win over Crystal Palace with Gregg Evans dropping by having been on duty for The Athletic at Selhurst Park. There's the latest on contracts with a breakthrough reached over two defenders extending their stays at Anfield (just not the two who immediately spring to mind!). The panel assess the impact Dani ...
Oct 08, 2024•38 min
Gregg Evans reacts as Liverpool stay top of the Premier League following a 1-0 win over Crystal Palace despite goalkeeper Alisson Becker being forced off injured. Listen in for reaction from Selhurst Park where Diogo Jota's early goal was enough to give Arne Slot's side all three points. The win makes it nine win from 10 under the Dutchman. As well as analysis from Selhurst Park we also bring you the best from Slot's press conference as well as Seb Stafford-Bloor giving his take on the Reds' lat...
Oct 05, 2024•10 min
Liverpool are top of the Premier League and Tony Evans, James Pearce and Simon Hughes are here to bask in the early season glory! The panel discuss the significance of going top just six games into Arne Slot's Anfield reign, following Saturday's 2-1 win away at Wolves. Andy Jones also drops in to discuss the form of Dominik Szoboszlai after his missed chance took plenty of the focus at Molineux. Plus there's the weekly contracts 'update' and look ahead to what's to come in October with Bologna's...
Oct 01, 2024•36 min
Mohamed Salah's second half penalty, adding to Ibrahima Konate's first Premier League goal for Liverpool was enough to claim all three points at Molineux. Join James Pearce for reaction to the 2-1 win over Wolves as we also bring you the best from Arne Slot's press conference as well as The Athletic's Gregg Evans also sharing his views. The win was enough to send Liverpool top of the Premier League with Manchester City slipping up earlier in the day away at Newcastle United. Host: James Pearce W...
Sep 28, 2024•16 min
Tony Evans, James Pearce and Simon Hughes are here with your weekly fix from Anfield to discuss the biggest Liverpool talking points. This week, fresh from stopping to speak with James in the mixed zone following Saturday's 3-0 home win over Bournemouth the panel get stuck into Trent Alexander-Arnold's comments on his ongoing contract uncertainty. There's also a debate on the Anfield atmosphere, the latest from the mailbag as well as discussion over the two South American forwards Luis Diaz and ...
Sep 24, 2024•45 min
James Pearce and Andy Jones are alongside Tony Evans after Liverpool’s comeback 3-1 win over AC Milan at the San Siro. We then discuss, with a bit of distance, the defeat to Nottingham Forest and ponder if it was Liverpool on a bad day or Forest on a good one. Also, we talk about what future, if any; Wataru Endō has at the club having only played a matter of minutes under Slot so far this season. Plus, we look ahead to the Richard Hughes derby as AFC Bournemouth visit Anfield on Saturday. Host: ...
Sep 18, 2024•37 min
James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans ahead of the return to Premier League action following the first international break of the season. With an international flavour in mind, the panel discuss the importance of the Reds' international fanbase, especially following the latest successful pre-season tour to the USA as well as considering how it blends with local support too. There is also reaction to Caoimhin Kelleher's comments about his future whilst away on international duty ...
Sep 10, 2024•46 min
Simon Hughes is back alongside Tony Evans and James Pearce this week following the emphatic 3-0 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford. The panel get stuck into Sunday's result discussing the performances of Ryan Gravenberch and Luis Diaz as well as assessing Arne Slot's start as Liverpool manager. Following Mohamed Salah's comments post-match about this being his "last year" there's reaction to the Egyptian's comments and where it leaves Liverpool. The Athletic's Italian football correspond...
Sep 03, 2024•41 min
Join James Pearce for reaction from Old Trafford as Arne Slot's Liverpool ran out 3-0 winners. Luis Diaz scored twice in the first half before Mohamed Salah added a third in the second half to cap a routine win for Liverpool. Listen in to hear analysis from Old Trafford as well as the best from Arne Slot's press conference - where he was asked about the future of Salah. Plus, Andy Jones drops in with his thoughts on the performance of Ryan Gravenberch. Host: James Pearce With: Andy Jones Produce...
Sep 01, 2024•18 min
James and Tony are joined by former Liverpool striker Neil Mellor this week as he makes his Walk On debut. On the agenda is Liverpool beating Brentford in Arne Slot's first home game in charge, the latest transfer news and preview Sunday's visit to Old Trafford. Plus there's reaction to Trent Alexander-Arnold's reaction to being taken off at Anfield as well as the Reds' interest in Juventus winger Federico Chiesa ahead of Friday's transfer deadline. Host: Tony Evans With: James Pearce and Neil M...
Aug 27, 2024•40 min
Join Gregg Evans from Anfield following Liverpool's 2-0 win over Brentford in Arne Slot's first competitive game in charge at Anfield. Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah were on the scoresheet for the Reds as they made it two wins from two to start the new Premier League season. Listen in for analysis from Anfield, the best from Arne Slot's post-match press conference as well as The Athletic's Andy Jones dropping in with his take too. Host: Gregg Evans With: Andy Jones Producer: Guy Clarke Hosted on Ac...
Aug 25, 2024•13 min
Tony, James and Si are back following Liverpool's opening day win over Ipswich Town as new head coach Arne Slot begins life at Liverpool with a win. Mohamed Salah and Diogo Jota were amongst the goals, while Jarrell Quansah's half-time substitution caused plenty of discussion. Caoimhe O'Neill drops by with her take from Portman Road before we look ahead to the final 10 days of the summer transfer window with the Reds interested in Valencia's Giorgi Mamardahsvili while Joe Gomez could head the qu...
Aug 20, 2024•43 min
Join James Pearce for reaction from Portman Road as the Arne Slot era at Liverpool began with a 2-0 win over Ipswich Town. Listen in to hear from James as well as Arne Slot, speaking in his post-match press conference, and The Athletic's Tactics writer Michael Cox as Diogo Jota and Mohamed Salah, who else, scored on the opening day. Host: James Pearce With: Michael Cox Producer: Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 17, 2024•17 min
Tony, James and Simon are all here ahead of the new season to discuss the biggest talking points around Liverpool, including news Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi has chosen not to make the switch the Anfield. The guys get into the decision and where it leaves Liverpool's transfer plans, the role of Sporting Director Richard Hughes in the negotiations and how long it could take to see the first signing of the Arne Slot era arrive! Plus, there's analysis over the contract status of Trent...
Aug 13, 2024•45 min
Liverpool are preparing to make their move to bring in Arne Slot's first signing with Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi having been identified as their top target. Tony Evans is joined by Simon Hughes and Andy Jones to discuss the interest in the Spaniard with David Ornstein explaining the latest of Liverpool's pursuit of the Euro 2024 winner. James Pearce, fresh from arriving back from the US Tour, also drops in with his findings from being Stateside before the panel assess which player...
Aug 07, 2024•42 min
We're back for the new season! Join Tony Evans, James Pearce and Simon Hughes for the latest insight on Liverpool from their US pre-season tour. Joining from Philadelphia, fresh from Liverpool's 2-1 win over Arsenal, James discusses his food adventures on tour as well as discussing the differences Arne Slot is looking to install after succeeding Jurgen Klopp as head coach. The panel discuss a quiet summer on the transfer front, including the importance of a need for a new central midfield player...
Aug 01, 2024•38 min
Join James Pearce at the AXA Training Centre for reaction to Arne Slot's first press conference as Liverpool's new head coach. As well as hearing from the Dutchman, sporting director Richard Hughes also discussed the decision to appoint Slot following his work at Feyenoord. Slot spoke on a variety of topics from the difference between being a head coach and manager, what kind of playing style he will bring with him to Liverpool as well as the prospect of replacing an icon in Jurgen Klopp. Produc...
Jul 05, 2024•23 min
Tony Evans is joined by James Pearce and Simon Hughes for the final pod of the season, as they look back on Jurgen Klopp's goodbye at Anfield on Sunday. Meanwhile, with confirmation finally coming through on Monday about Arne Slot succeeding the German in the dugout, the panel discuss the difference in role as 'head coach' as well as what Slot could bring to the role. Plus, there's discussion about the Reds' four players selected for Gareth Southgate's initial Euro 2024 squad as well as our end ...
May 22, 2024•45 min
As Jurgen Klopp's near-nine year stay at Liverpool comes to a close on Sunday, join us for a special look back through the highs, lows and everything in-between during the German's reign at Anfield. Guy Clarke looks back through the years with insights from The Athletic's James Pearce, Simon Hughes, Andy Jones, Oli Kay and Michael Cox as well as Walk On host Tony Evans, author of Jurgen Said To Me: Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool and the Remaking of City Dan Morgan and Josh Williams, writer of Data Game...
May 16, 2024•47 min
Tony Evans, Si Hughes and James Pearce are here as Reds around the world get ready for Jurgen Klopp's final hurrah. Yes, it's been a bit of a damp squib - summed up by that 3-3 with Villa midweek - so the gang discuss the highs and lows on and off the pitch of those eight and half years in charge, whether Jurgen is statue-worthy, and where the squad needs strengthening to give Arne Slot the best chance of success. Email: [email protected] Presenter: Tony Evans With: James Pearce and Simon ...
May 15, 2024•46 min
James Pearce and Andy Jones are alongside Tony Evans to discuss the state of Liverpool's attacking options ahead of the upcoming summer window. While Darwin Nunez and Cody Gakpo experienced contrasting emotions at Anfield in Sunday's win over Tottenham whispers have also emerged around the future of Luis Diaz, so the panel discuss whether or not this summer could be the time to cash in on the Colombian? There's praise for Harvey Elliott after Sunday's sparkling display and Si Hughes checks in fr...
May 07, 2024•45 min
Join James Pearce for reaction from Anfield as Liverpool put four past Tottenham Hotspur as Jurgen Klopp's side re-discovered their goalscoring touch. Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson struck in the first half before Cody Gakpo and Harvey Elliott added another two early in the second period. Richarlison and Son Heung-min got two back for Ange Postecoglou's side, but the Reds held on as they secured a third-placed finish in the Premier League. Listen in to hear the best from Jurgen Klopp's press c...
May 05, 2024•22 min
As Liverpool's title hopes fizzled out at the London Stadium, the headlines were taken by Mohammed Salah and Jurgen Klopp's touchline 'spat' ahead of the Egyptian being brought off the bench. To react to the fallout, as well as news Liverpool are preparing for Salah to stay for the 2024/25 season, Tony Evans is joined by James Pearce and Simon Hughes to discuss the winger's Reds' future. Along with captain Virgil van Dijk and vice-captain Trent Alexander-Arnold, Salah enters the final 12 months ...
Apr 30, 2024•47 min
We're back with a bonus Walk On offering, as Liverpool ramp up their search to name a successor to Jurgen Klopp, with the Reds in negotiations to bring Feyenoord's Arne Slot to Anfield. Before looking at what the Dutchman could bring to Liverpool, should a compensation package be agreed, Tony Evans, James Pearce and Simon Hughes pick the bones out of the Reds' first Goodison Park derby defeat since 2010, which all-but ends Liverpool's title hopes. We hear from AD's Sjoerd Mossou out in the Nethe...
Apr 25, 2024•36 min
James Pearce and Andy Jones are alongside Tony Evans for this week's Walk On podcast as the Reds gear up for a trip across Stanley Park to take on Everton. Prior to getting stuck into the derby the panel reflect on the impact Trent Alexander-Arnold's return could have after scoring at Craven Cottage while Mohamed Salah watched on from the bench. David Ornstein drops in with the latest on Ruben Amorim with the Sporting Lisbon manager being linked to possibly replacing David Moyes at West Ham, hav...
Apr 23, 2024•47 min
