The Anfield Wrap

Chris Kirkland chats exclusively to The Anfield Wrap about his mental health journey and how it led to him setting up the "Yapa" app to help others. John Gibbons and Lizzi Doyle ask Chris all about that, as well as his thoughts on the current Liverpool men and women's teams, and of course the goalkeepers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool are back in action this weekend as they travel to Old Trafford for the biggest game of the weekend in world football. Neil Atkinson is joined by Rob Gutmann, Ben Johnson, Paul Cope and Gareth Roberts to look forward to the Old Trafford tussle. Also in the show, a chat about the whether the average age of this Liverpool side is a cause for concern and also discussed is the recently announ...

On Friday 10th January John Bishop will host an all-star comedy show at the 3 Arena in Dublin in order to raise much-needed funds for The Sean Cox Rehabilitation Trust.  John Gibbons spoke to John Bishop about why he wanted to organise the show, putting the line up together and why Sean's story resonates with so many of us. Tickets for Support Sean go on sale on Monday at 9am and will be available...

It's the fourth anniversary of Jürgen Klopp's appointment this week, so what better time to look back on the progress made and dream about what's to come. Joining Neil Atkinson to do just that are Adam Smith, Ian Salmon and Liverpool.com's Joel Rabinowitz. Also on the show, Emma Smith previews the upcoming Irish Festival, Jayne Lawless talks about a new exhibition at Homebaked and The Athletic's C...

A late James Milner penalty put Liverpool in dreamland, but little did we know the win over Leicester was only the start of a perfect weekend for Reds. Neil Atkinson is joined by Rob Gutmann, Ian Ryan, Jay McKenna and Siobhan Biggane to discuss the big results and where they leave Jürgen Klopp's side. The Anfield Wrap's free podcast is brought to you in partnership with The Athletic, the place to...

Liverpool are back in Premier League action at Anfield with Leicester City the visitors, and it's the return of a familiar face in Brendan Rodgers. Joining Neil Atkinson to look ahead to the weekend are Gareth Roberts, Adam Melia, the Echo's Steve Graves and The Athletic's James Pearce. Also on the show, John Gibbons chats to Daniel Hunt from the band Ladytron and Andy Heaton chats to John Connors...

Liverpool overcame a tough challenge against Sheffield United to maintain their five-point gap at the top of the Premier League. Neil Atkinson is joined by Gareth Roberts, Paul Cope, Phil Blundell and the Evening Standard's David Lynch to discuss the big talking points from the weekend. The Anfield Wrap's free podcast is brought to you in partnership with The Athletic, the place to go for extensiv...

Liverpool travel to Sheffield United on Saturday afternoon, but the big news coming out of the club is that their trademark attempt has been rejected. Joining John Gibbons to preview the game and react to that news are Andy Heaton, Adam Melia, Stu Wright, Philippa Smallwood and The Redmen TV's Chris Pajak. Also on the show, John gets Spirit Of Shankly chairman Joe Blott's thoughts and Josh Sexton...

After every game The Anfield Wrap react with our post match pink and our post match pint video - both available on our app. Here is a little taster of both following Liverpool's massive win at Stamford Bridge yesterday. To get access simply subscribe to our subscription service at theanfieldwrap.com/subscribe and then download our app.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a...

Liverpool had to dig deep but they eventually saw off the challenge of Chelsea to take the spoils in their first top-six away clash of the season. John Gibbons is joined by Paul Senior, Lizzi Doyle, Kev Walsh and musician Jamie Webster to discuss the big talking points from the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John Gibbons hosts your Weekender show as Liverpool travel down to London to face a resurgent Chelsea side at Stamford Bridge. Joining John in the studio are Andy Heaton, Alison McGovern, Siobhan Biggane and Damian Kavanagh. Also in the show, Andy chats to Tony Evans about his recent article about football on the Irish and Northern Irish border and Josh Sexton talks to The Athletic's Liam Twomey f...

Anfield rose to the occasion of Steve Bruce's Newcastle at 12.30pm, but it was Liverpool's Brazilian maestro Firmino that made all the headlines. Neil Atkinson is joined by Gareth Roberts, Rob Gutmann and Ben Johnson to take a look back at the game and what it means for The Reds given what's to come... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The international break is over and Liverpool return to action against Newcastle at Anfield, but what kind of shape will we be in by 12.30pm on Saturday? Mo Stewart is joined by Andy Heaton, Adam Smith, and Siobhan Biggane to discuss that and Newcastle fan Alex Hurst joins Neil Atkinson over the phone. Meanwhile, Josh Sexton quizzes Michael Owen about topics in his new book Reboot and Lizzi Doyle...

Spirit of Shankly have asked fans to show support for independent businesses by wearing their merchandise, in response to the club's attempts to trademark "Liverpool". John Gibbons spoke to Joe Blott from SOS about the arranged show of support, and Liverpool's CEO Peter Moore to get the club perspective on the trademark saga. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marvin Sordell retired from football aged 28, citing mental health as a big factor, and is now backing CALM's #LetsShirtTalk campaign to get people talking. Gareth Roberts spoke to the former Watford, Bolton Wanderers and Burton Albion striker about how being a professional footballer affected his mental health and why he's keen to make a difference. Click here for more info on the Campaign Agains...

Actual league football is back on the horizon and lives suddenly have meaning again, joining Neil Atkinson to look forward to the weekend and the upcoming fixtures against Newcastle, Napoli, Chelsea and MK Dons are Paul Senior, Rob Gutmann and David Lynch of the London Evening Standard. Also discussed in the show is the current situation around Liverpool's application with the IPO office to tradem...

It's awards season and Liverpool's lads are absolutely cleaning up, but what does the individual achievement mean in a team context? Neil Atkinson is joined by Adam Smith, Jay McKenna, Damian Kavanagh and Caoimhe O'Neill to discuss that, while Andy Heaton speaks to Peter Carney from Soccer In The City and Neil talks the African Nations Championship with Jonty Mark. Learn more about your ad choices...

The free podcast after Liverpool made it four wins from four and kept a first clean sheet of the season to retain top spot before the international break. Joining Neil Atkinson to discuss that and more of the latest Liverpool news are Andy Heaton, Chloe Bloxam, Phil Blundell and Neil Jones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool are back on the road this week with the small trip and large obstacle of Burnley to overcome at Turf Moor, joining Neil Atkinson to talk all things Sean Dyche as well as yesterdays Champions League draw are Ragnhild Lund Ansnes, Andy Heaton, Paul Hogan and Dan Morgan. Also in show, Andy talks to former Bury player and manager Ryan Lowe about the terrible situation at Gigg Lane and Lizzi...

A stylish, determined Liverpool overwhelmed a reinvigorated Arsenal side once again at Anfield to reclaim top spot in the Premier League. Joining Neil Atkinson for a chat a dominant Reds performance and a look towards the Champions League draw are Steve Graves, Leanne Prescott, Rob Gutmann and Gareth Roberts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool are to submit new planning for a bigger and better version of the Anfield Road end, which would take Anfield's capacity beyond 60,000. Joining Neil Atkinson to react to the news and to look ahead to the visit of Arsenal are Ste Evans, Adam Melia, Damian Kavanagh and Alison McGovern. Also on the show, David Wafer discusses the fundraising efforts for Nathaniel Leahy ahead of The Anfield W...

Bolton Wanderers have had to postpone this week's fixture against Doncaster Rovers, with uncertainty over their ownership meaning they only have three senior players available. Bury FC haven't managed to play at all this season, and find themselves potentially days from extinction.  How have two of the oldest clubs in the football league found themselves unable to pay players and play games? And w...

Liverpool sit astride the summit of the Premier League table two games into the Premier League season overcoming Southampton at St Mary's. Joining Neil Atkinson for a chart about the game and how it all played out are James Pearce, Ian Ryan, Paul Senior and Gareth Roberts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool are European Super Champions but barely have time to celebrate with Southampton on the horizon. Jay McKenna and Ian Ryan join Neil Atkinson in the studio to look back the final and towards Liverpool's trip to St Mary's. Also in the show Neil talks to Amy Lawrence about matters pertaining Mesut Özil and Sead Kolasinac and Rory Smith about the current hot topic and football nostalgia. Lear...

Liverpool opened their Premier League 19/20 campaign with a strolling win over a newly promoted Norwich City. Joining Neil Atkinson to run the rule of the performance and look towards Liverpool's clash with Chelsea in Turkey for the Super Cup are Paul Cope, Dan Austin, Paula Murphy and Andy McCann. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices