The Liverpool Way Podcast

Part Two of the TLW Time Team's look back at the reign of Gerard Houllier focuses on the 2001 Treble. Dan Thomas and John Gallagher are joined by Chris Smith for this extended deep dive into one of the most memorable seasons in club history.

The TLW Time Team duo of Dan Thomas and John Gallagher are back with the first of a three part special looking back on the late, great Gerard Houllier and his time as Liverpool manager. The first part looks at the Frenchman’s arrival, the ill fated ‘joint manager’ relationship with Roy Evans and GH's first full season in charge when the seeds were sown for what was to come.

The Reds wasted no time in replacing outgoing Head Coach, Arne Slot, as former Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola was appointed on a two year deal re-united him with Sporting Director Richard Hughes. Chris Smith is joined by Paul Natton and TLW Editor Dave Usher to discuss the appointment and how the mood of the fanbase has been lifted by the promise of a return to the high energy, pressing football A...

After a week of speculation and uncertainty, Arne Slot's future was finally decided as FSG stepped in and put an end to his two year stint as Liverpool's head coach. Chris Smith is joined by Julian Richards, Ian Brown and TLW Editor Dave Usher to discuss the news, as well as assess Slot's time at the club and speculate on what comes next for him and the Reds.

The Reds ended the season with another disappointing result at Anfield but this wasn't a day for worrying about that as it was all about saying goodbye to departing club legends Mo Salah and Andy Robertson. Chris Smith is joined by TLW Editor Dave Usher and Chris Bascombe from the Daily Telegraph to reflect on an emotional afternoon at Anfield and to ponder on what happens next and who else may or...

Dan Thomas and John Gallagher are back with another Time Team pod, this time looking back at the 2006 FA Cup Final, which took place 20 years ago this month. The lads look back at the season as a whole, the main characters, the storylines and the road to Cardiff that led to one of the most iconic individual performances in club history.

Defeat number 19 of the season was as predictable as many of the others as Villa ran all over the Reds in the second half and leapfrogged them into fourth spot in the table, securing Champions League football in the process. Seven defeats and a draw against the other sides in the top nine away from home. Still, Arne says he knows how to fix it so nothing to see here, move along. Move along. Julian...

Ryan Gravenberch opened the scoring early but it was all downhill from there as Chelsea came back to equalise and put a halt to their six game losing streak in front of a very disgruntled Anfield crowd who made their feelings clear with boos at half time, full time and when Arne Slot subbed Rio Ngumoha. TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by John Gallagher and Paul Natton to look back on another unsat...

Defeat number 18 on the season as the Reds came back from two goals down to concede again and slip to a 3-2 defeat at Old Trafford. The first half was dreadful, the second half was better but ultimately Arne Slot's side came up short yet again. TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by Julian Richards to pick through the bones of another disappointing loss in a season full of them.

The Reds have all but secured Champions League football for next season after a tense 3-1 win over bogey club Palace at Anfield in which Freddie Woodman emerged as the unlikely hero. Paul Natton joins TLW Editor Dave Usher to reflect on the three points, the emergence of a new cult hero, a goal for Robbo as well as both big money summer signings getting on the scoresheet together for the first tim...

It's happened again! Another stoppage time winner to break Evertonian hearts, with this one coming from the skipper in the 11th added on minute. The Reds have a firm grip on a Champions League spot while Everton have seen a three point gap increase to an eight point in in just seven days. Chris Smith is joined by John Gallagher and TLW Editor Dave Usher for this one. 

A sad and predictable end to the Reds' Champions League campaign. PSG weathered the mildest of storms before finishing the job to secure a 4-0 margin of victory that probably should have been even greater given their profligacy last week in Paris. Chris Smith is joined by Julian Richards and TLW Editor Dave Usher to look back on the 17th loss of an utterly miserable season.

Goals from Rio Ngumoha and Mo Salah gave the Reds a much needed win over Fulham at Anfield to provide a confidence boost ahead of the midweek clash with PSG. TLW Editor Dave Usher and Dan Thomas dry themselves off after a wild full time downpour to recap a fairly comfortable afternoon for Arne Slot and his team.

It was 'only' 2-0 but let's face it, that was a hammering. The Reds are technically still in the tie but it's hard to see a way back given how vastly superior the reigning European Champions looked against Arne Slot's struggling side. Chris Smith is joined by TLW Editor Dave Usher to discuss yet another defeat in a season full of them.

Things continue to go downhill fast for the Reds as Arne Slot's men were trounced 4-0 at Manchester City to crash out of the FA Cup. Despite making an encouraging start to the game, the players visibly just gave up after falling behind and it was far too easy for City in the end. TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by Julian Richards and Terry McDonald for a look back at this debacle, including the ac...

Dan Thomas and John Gallagher are back for another stroll down memory lane as the second episode of TLW Time Team focuses on an all time classic game. This time it's the iconic "Collymore closing iiiiiiiiinnnnnnn" 4-3 win over Newcastle. We all remember it, and Dan and John relive that night as well as the wider context around it, where they were at in their own lives at the time and how the seaso...

Another away day, another defeat. The Reds followed up their impressive performance in midweek with a dismal second half showing to slip to a 2-1 loss at Brighton. The scoreline flattered Arne Slot's men as it could easily have been much worse. TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by Paul Natton and John Gallagher to look back on another deflating loss - the 10th in the league so far this season - and...

Well that's more like it! The Reds bounced back from recent disappointments by producing arguably their most complete 90 minute performance of the season to completely overwhelm Galatasaray. Chris Smith and Dave Usher reflect on a rare enjoyable night at Anfield in which Arne Slot's side played with the kind of high tempo and intensity that has been so notably absent all season. Is this a one off...

Was this a new low point in a season full of them? Spurs were the butt of everybody’s jokes going into this game, but they were the ones laughing at full time after Richarlison of all people popped up with a last minute equaliser in front of the Kop. TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by Paul Natton and Julian Richards to dissect another wretched day for the Reds.

It's happened again. Another away game at Galatasaray, another 1-0 defeat, another game that was wide open yet we somehow failed to score. Thankfully we have the chance to turn things around at Anfield next week. TLW Editor Dave Usher is jopined by John Gallagher for this one. 

We're back after a technical disaster caused our last Wolves pod to be lost in the internet wilderness forever. Thankfully this one sees us with a win to talk about as the Reds banished the disappointment of midweek to set the record straight against the Premier League's bottom club.  Chris Smith is joined by Paul Natton and Dave Usher to reflect on a night in which Rio Ngumoha shone, Curtis Jones...

The Reds moved back into the Champions League qualification positions by putting five past West Ham and in the process showed that maybe they're finally getting the hang of this set-piece lark. Three goals came from corner kicks, and that ultimately proved the difference in what was otherwise an even contest. Chris Smith is joined by John Gallagher and TLW Editor Dave Usher to reflect on this game...

Alexis Mac Allister's dramatic 97th minute winner gave the Reds an undeserved but hilarious win at the City Ground as Arne Slot recorded his first win against Forest. The first half performance was dreadful but things did improve after the break and the three points are most welcome. Chris Smith is joined by TLW Editor Dave Usher to discuss this one and to look ahead to West Ham at Anfield next we...

Goals from Curtis Jones, Dom Szoboszlai and a Mo Salah penalty secured passage through to the next round of the FA Cup as the Reds comfortably dealt with Brighton at Anfield. Dave Usher is joined by Paul Natton and Dan Thomas to look back at the game and preview next week's trip to Nottingham Forest.

Virgil Van Dijk's header ensured the Reds bounced back from the weekend loss to Manchester City and ended Sunderland's unbeaten home record in the process. While not being a classic performance, it was a good three points built on an excellent defensive effort. TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by Terry McDonald to look back on this game and to look ahead to the FA Cup clash at the weekend.