Blood Red: The Liverpool FC Podcast

On this day 11 years ago in 2009, Liverpool draw 4-4 with an-Andrey Arshavin inspired Arsenal at Anfield in one of the greatest matches in Premier League history. The point did take Rafa Benitez's Reds to the top of the table, but in spite of Yossi Benayoun's last-gasp equaliser, the result handed the title initiative to eventual champions Manchester United. However, although Liverpool ended the 2...

Welcome to the Morning Bulletin, rounding up the big headlines from overnight concerning Liverpool FC. Today, Matt Addison joins Paul Wheelock to discuss Downing Street’s response to concerns raised by the Liverpool ECHO’s political editor Liam Thorp about whether the Reds’ Champions League match with Atletico Madrid should ever have gone ahead; John Aldridge’s comments on the prospects of behind-...

We're back with the latest offering from the Liverpool Echo, as we delve into all things transfers. How different could the market be after former Liverpool director of football Damien Comolli claimed only three clubs may be in a position to spend this summer? And does that mean free agents could become more valuable than ever? Join Guy Clarke, Ian Doyle, Caoimhe O'Neill and Sean Bradbury as they...

Former Liverpool striker, turned Sky Sports pundit Neil Mellor joins us to talk about life in lockdown, more than five weeks on from Liverpool's last outing. As well as giving his thoughts on the Premier League being suspended, Mellor talks with host Guy Clarke about the way in which football has rallied behind those on the frontline, from the #PlayersTogether campaign launched by Jordan Henderson...

As Liverpool striker Divock Origi celebrates his 25th birthday, Split Opinion is here to discuss whether or not the Belgian has a future at Anfield. Having come up with huge moments in his Liverpool career against Tottenham Hotspur, Barcelona, Everton and more, Origi has certainly become a cult hero. But with the Reds persistently linked with RB Leipzig’s Timo Werner, could the Reds be set to cash...

With the latest from the Premier League, how the EFL's stance could shape what happens, plus how Jose Mourinho could've become Liverpool manager, we have a bumper Blood Red podcast for you. Plus, we dedicate the second half of the pod to naming Liverpool's Best World XI from the Premier League era, with a couple of criteria thrown in for good measure. With only one nationality and just three membe...

Matt Addison speaks to German football commentator and Bundesliga expert Kevin Hatchard to get the lowdown on the players being linked with moves to Anfield from Jurgen Klopp's homeland. Timo Werner, Jadon Sancho, Mario Gotze and Kai Havertz all get a mention as Hatchard explains the likelihood of each deal taking place this summer. There is also the latest on ex-Liverpool midfielder Philippe Cout...

Welcome to the Morning Bulletin, a new podcast on the Blood Red channel, every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, rounding up the big headlines from overnight concerning Liverpool FC. Today, Sean Bradbury joins Paul Wheelock to discuss leaked images of what is supposedly Liverpool’s new kit with Nike; some interesting comments from Kai Havertz; why the Reds will be in a strong position once the tran...

To wrap up our Liverpool transfer data succession planning picks, our attention switches to the defensive third. In place of Alisson Becker, Andy Robertson, Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez and Trent Alexander-Arnold making up the Reds recognisable defensive unit, we look into what alternatives may be out there. Bayern Munich’s Alphonso Davies, RB Leipzig’s Dayot Upamecano and Real Madrid’s on loan Boru...

Welcome to the Morning Bulletin, a new podcast on the Blood Red channel, every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, rounding up the big headlines from overnight concerning Liverpool FC. Today, Matt Addison joins Paul Wheelock to discuss a report from our chief LFC writer Ian Doyle about just how much it will cost the Reds if this season’s Premier League returns behind closed doors. That then leads to...

Just months into Jurgen Klopp's tenure he'd taken the Reds to a League Cup final, beaten reigning champions Chelsea in the Premier League and seen off Manchester United in the Europa League, but even more drama was to follow. Four years on from Liverpool's stunning 4-3 home win over Borussia Dortmund Guy Clarke, Dan Kay and Matt Addison look back on the game, it's context and the significant role...

Welcome to the Morning Bulletin, a new podcast on the Blood Red channel, every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, rounding up the big headlines from overnight concerning Liverpool FC. Today, Matt Addison joins Paul Wheelock to discuss a report that suggests the Reds players, along with their Premier League counterparts, will be back in training by the end of May; the future of Curtis Jones; why an A...

As the FA get ready to offer up Wembley Stadium and St George's Park in an attempt to help the Premier League season conclude, we're back with the latest Blood Red podcast. Guy Clarke is joined by Ian Doyle, Joe Rimmer and Matt Addison as they look through the latest talking points. From Sir Kenny Dalglish's message to stay home, to how the Premier League season could be wrapped up at of all place...

Having beaten Juventus 2-1 at Anfield in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie, next up for Liverpool in their 2005 Champions League campaign was a trip to the Stade Delle Alpi. With no Steven Gerrard for the game, Rafa Benitez was able to welcome back Xabi Alonso, while Djibril Cisse was also on the bench in Turin too. Join Guy Clarke and Ian Doyle as they look back on the goa...

After announcing his intentions to leave Borussia Dortmund when his contract expires in the summer, the latest episode of The Agenda centres around Dortmund's World Cup winning attacker Mario Gotze. Join Guy Clarke and Theo Squires as they talk about the possibility of Liverpool making a move for the free agent, once the summer transfer window opens. Having been given his opportunity in the first...

On Wednesday, April 13, 1988, Kenny Dalglish's Liverpool team produced one of the greatest performances in the club's rich history as they swept aside Nottingham Forest 5-0 at Anfield. Led by the majestic Peter Beardsley and John Barnes, the football the Reds played that night was out of this world. Every goal they scored was perfection itself. For anyone who was following Liverpool at that time,...

It's special View from the Kop fans' podcast as host Paul Wheelock and regular guest Paul Philbin are joined by singer/songwriter Jamie Webster, who is here to tell us about his version of You'll Never Walk Alone, which has been released to raise money for the NHS, and which is already riding high in the iTunes charts. Also on the agenda is another heartwarming gesture, led by Jordan Henderson, wi...

The Merseyside view on furloughing staff, players’ wage cuts, the prospect of behind-closed-doors football, and changes to the transfer market are all discussed in this special Blood Red podcast. Liverpool’s first match to be cancelled after the Premier League shut down more than a month ago was supposed to be the short trip to Goodison Park to take on Everton. So, to replace the derby that never...

With today marking Robbie Fowler's 45th birthday, we thought it only right to look back on 'God' and his two spells at Anfield. Guy Clarke is joined by the ECHO's Liverpool correspondent and chief LFC writer Ian Doyle to reflect on the Reds all-time top Premier League goalscorer. Having scored 183 goals in 369 games we look into his Reds career from bursting onto the scene as a teenage goalscoring...

Welcome to the Morning Bulletin, a new podcast on the Blood Red channel, every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, rounding up the big headlines from overnight concerning Liverpool FC. Today, Matt Addison joins Paul Wheelock to discuss a magnificent gesture from Premier League players, led by Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson; a revealing interview from Sadio Mane, and a report that suggests Chelsea...

Analysing Anfield is back with another transfer special, as we look at who could replace Jordan Henderson, Gini Wijnaldum and Fabinho. Host Josh Williams and David Hughes pick through the data to analyse what each of Liverpool’s midfield three bring to Jurgen Klopp’s side, before considering alternatives. Barcelona’s Frenkie de Jong, Chelsea’s Mateo Kovacic as well as Atletico Madrid’s Thomas Part...

Welcome to the Morning Bulletin, a new podcast on the Blood Red channel, every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, rounding up the big headlines from overnight concerning Liverpool FC. Today, Sean Bradbury joins Paul Wheelock to discuss a statement from FIFA that will help the Reds and their Premier League rivals; a trip down Memory Lane for one of the great forgotten European nights; a reported boos...

Matt Addison speaks to Spanish football writer and tactical analyst Domagoj Kostanjšak to get the lowdown on two La Liga-based players Liverpool are reportedly interested in - Sevila defender Diego Carlos, who could be a replacement for Dejan Lovren if the Croatian was to leave Anfield, and young winger Ferran Torres, whose electrifying displays for Valencia have caught the eye of the biggest club...

Welcome to the Morning Bulletin, a new podcast on the Blood Red channel, every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, rounding up the big headlines from overnight concerning Liverpool FC. Today, Matt Addison joins Paul Wheelock to discuss transfers, transfers, transfers: the price tag Wolves have put on reported Reds target Adama Traore; the young Spanish winger supposedly catching the eye of Jurgen Klo...

Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group (FSG) have reversed the controversial decision to furlough the club's non-playing staff. It was announced on Saturday that around 200 of the club’s workers were to be placed on the scheme that would see the government pay 80% of their salaries. Liverpool pledged to supplement the additional 20% to ensure no staff members was adversely affected by the worldwide...