Blood Red: The Liverpool FC Podcast

Join Josh Williams and Dave Hughes for the latest Analysing Anfield podcast as they understandably, as it’ll be the match we’ll all be watching on Sunday, preview the Euro 2020 final between England and Italy. And they also explain why, for the first time in the tournament, Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson must start for England at Wembley. Enjoy. Get exclusive podcasts direct to your inbox ever...

As Liverpool announce their plans for pre-season, the Blood Red podcast discuss Harvey Elliott’s new contract and transfer links with Saul Niguez. Guy Clarke is joined by Joe Rimmer and David Lynch ahead of the Reds setting off to Austria for their training camp, with Ibrahima Konate meeting up with his new team-mates for the first time. Prior to the start of pre-season, Elliott’s role this season...

Fancy some dream and realistic Liverpool FC transfer talk? Then join Mo Stewart, Matt Addison and James Martin for this week’s Liverpool.com podcast. New host Mo sets his guests the challenge of picking one player from Euro 2020 they would love Liverpool to sign if money was no object, and one player who is more likely to arrive at Anfield after the tournament, as well as giving his own opinions....

There was devastation for Spain last night as they lost an incredible game to Italy on penalties in the first Euro 2020 semi-final. But the performance of Barcelona’s brilliant young midfielder Pedri shows that the future is bright for Spanish football. But what about the 18-year-old’s club side? You don’t need reminding that the last time Liverpool came across Barcelona was back on May 7, 2019 wh...

For the latest Blood Red Club exclusive podcast, Matt Addison is joined by football scout Connor McGinn for an in-depth look at Ajax prodigy Ryan Gravenberch. Gravenberch, who is still only 19, is a player that Liverpool, like many other top clubs around Europe, admire. So we get the lowdown on what type of player he is, and it soon becomes clear exactly why the Reds are interested: top stats for...

Matt Addison is joined by Michael Statham from Football Oranje as they talk all things Dutch football, from the Netherlands' last-16 exit at the European Championships to possible Liverpool transfer target Donyell Malen. Virgil van Dijk was a big miss for Frank de Boer's side at the tournament and former Liverpool midfielder Gini Wijnaldum's goals were not enough to drag his national team over the...

On the day that Dejan Lovren turns 32, Matt Addison is joined by Theo Squires and Marcus Banks to discuss whether Liverpool are in danger of repeating a transfer mistake. The Reds were left to rue their decision to sell Lovren last summer but, after a horrendous run of injuries, the centre-back situation is looking a lot healthier. But would that change if Nat Phillips chooses to leave? However, i...

Liverpool will return for pre-season on Monday, July 12th but with several stars still on holiday after Euro 2020 and the Copa America, there will be a few gaps that need filling by youngsters in the early weeks. Matt Addison joins Paul Wheelock to give you the lowdown on the academy starlets who could make a splash as Liverpool return, with Jurgen Klopp and his coaching staff set to run the rule...

James Martin and Kai Delaney join Dan Morgan for his final podcast as Liverpool.com as they look at the appointments of Rafa Benitez at Everton, Nuno Espirito Santo at Tottenham Hotspur, and how both serve as a reminder to just how lucky Liverpool are to have Jurgen Klopp, and the stability his tenure has provided. Enjoy - and best of luck Dan! Get exclusive podcasts direct to your inbox every wee...

Liverpool's summer of exits has begun with Liam Millar moving to FC Basel and a price set for Taiwo Awoniyi. But what about Divock Origi and Xherdan Shaqiri? Host Matt Addison is joined by David Lynch (before his internet connection cuts out!), Sean Bradbury and Theo Squires to debate that before looking at the transfer business being doing by Manchester United with the £72m arrival of Jadon Sanch...

As the 20th anniversary of him signing for Liverpool approaches, we picked up the phone to Chris Kirkland for the first of our Kop Catch-Ups. Speaking with Guy Clarke, Kirkland looks back on his Anfield stay, his work with the LFC Foundation and thoughts on the current Liverpool side. As well as all of that, the former goalkeeper, who has campaigned tirelessly on the topic of mental health, speaks...

Liverpool supporters, certainly on Merseyside, have a difficult relationship with the England national team for reasons that go beyond the footballing ones. But Reds fans will be enjoying what has been a fantastic Euro 2020 so far and no doubt many will have watched England book their place in the quarter-finals with an historic 2-0 victory over Germany at Wembley on Tuesday. Naturally, excitement...

Guy Clarke is joined by the ECHO’s chief Liverpool FC writer Ian Doyle to react to the breaking news that former Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has been appointed as the new boss at rivals Everton. Having also managed at both Chelsea and Newcastle United since leaving Liverpool in 2010, the Goodison Park job with be Benitez’s third Premier League role since leaving the club where he famously won...

Our second exclusive podcast for Blood Red Club members is a special with former Liverpool assistant manager Phil Thompson. ‘Thommo’, who was already an Anfield legend after his incredible playing career with the Reds, speaks to the Liverpool ECHO's LFC correspondent Paul Gorst about the historic 2000-01 treble-winning campaign, 20 years on, and the legacy left by the late, great Gerard Houllier....

Bayern Munich winger Kingsley Coman is reportedly on the radar of Liverpool. According to reports in Germany over the weekend, Liverpool made an offer of around €30m for the former Juventus and PSG man, but the latest rumours from Bavaria suggest it will take €100m to convince Bayern to sell. But should Liverpool be interested, and does a possible move to England make sense? Matt Addison joins Kai...

Your questions are put to our panel in this Blood Red podcast Q&A special, talking tactics, transfers and Liverpool’s contractual conundrums. Ian Doyle, Theo Squires and Matt Addison join Guy Clarke to get into your questions submitted, covering topics from the Reds’ targets in the market to Jurgen Klopp’s tactical thinking ahead of the new season. Raphina, Kingsley Coman and Otavio are amongst th...

Catch a preview of our latest exclusive podcast for Blood Red Club members. To receive podcasts you will not hear anywhere else, direct to your inbox every week, for no cost whatsoever, head to www.bloodredpodcast.co.uk, and pop in your email address. It's that simple! Following on from last week's exclusive first podcast, which saw Guido Schäfer provide expert insight into the deal to sign Ibrahi...

As Kylian Mbappe’s PSG contract ticks down, The Bottom Line podcast explores the numbers behind a ‘dream’ deal for Liverpool. RedBird Capital Partners' investment into the Reds is also analysed and examined by the Liverpool ECHO’s business of football writer, Dave Powell, as well as their financial stakes in Toulouse, Malaga and also into IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals. Plus, there is the latest d...

As speculation continues to link Everton with a move for former Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez, Allez Les Rouges is here with their say! Host Peter Hooton is joined by Accrington Stanley manager John Coleman and Ste 'Mono' Monaghan to react to the news, and much more! What impact would a move to Goodison have on Rafa's standing and legacy with Reds fans? Also, with Man City reportedly looking to c...

One year on from Liverpool securing the Premier League title for the first time, the Blood Red podcast look back on the achievement. Guy Clarke is joined by Theo Squires, Marcus Banks and David Lynch to analyse how Jurgen Klopp masterminded the league win to end the Reds’ 30-year wait. And with Manchester City set to bid £100m for Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish, on the back of their £100m offer...

As Liverpool assess the summer transfer market, could the answer to their transfer needs be within Jurgen Klopp’s squad? Join Dan Morgan, James Martin, Kai Delaney and Guy Clarke as they assess the work Klopp will be looking to work through during the summer. From pre-season plans to summer recruitment and sales, the panel analyse and debate the priorities for Liverpool in the off-season in order...

Josh Williams is rejoined by Dave Hughes as the latest Analysing Anfield podcast looks at the clubs that rival Liverpool as transfer experts. From Alisson Becker to Mohamed Salah, and Fabinho to Sadio Mane, Liverpool’s hit rate under Michael Edwards and Jurgen Klopp has been nothing short of remarkable. But which other clubs also go about their recruitment business smartly, in similar or even diff...

Here is your first exclusive podcast after signing up to the Blood Red Club - and what a belter it is too! Guido Schäfer was the journalist who broke the story back on May 28th that highly-rated RB Leipzig defender Ibrahima Konate was to become Liverpool's first signing of the summer. Guido's sources are impeccable - as is his knowledge of the game, Leipzig and Konate. A former team-mate of Jurgen...

As Takumi Minamino’s loan spell with Southampton comes to an end, Matt Addison explores the Japan international’s future at Anfield, and if he has one, how do Liverpool get the best out of him? To help Matt do that, he speaks to Tom Middler from excellent Austrian football podcast The Other Bundesliga (@OtherBundesliga), who gives an insight into what made Minamino such an exciting prospect at Red...

To thank our loyal listeners, we are giving you something back. It's called the Blood Red Club - and everyone who joins will get exclusive podcasts direct to their inbox, every week. All you need to do is visit www.bloodredpodcast.co.uk and pop your email into the sign-up box. Our first exclusive podcast for Blood Red Club members will be sent out after on Wednesday morning (June 23, UK time) - an...