The Red Debate

After a forgettable season, we face yet another summer of upheaval. But will the manager's position be one they change? There's so much to do across the entire squad it seems. Will Konate signa new deal? Will the likes of Gomez, Jones, Mac Allister still be here next season? Midfield re-inforcement appears needed, but how do they go about it? And of course, Salah... How do we replace his n...

How poetic that we've drawn PSG again in the Champions League, with Arne Slot having referenced that tie so many times since. It feels as though the Reds' slump almost even began around that time last season. In what feels like an almost weekly debate, we touch on Arne's future. Can we see a world in which he keeps his job next season? Does Richard Hughes' position at the club have...

It's getting a bit silly, isn't it? Another humiliating defeat, leaving Liverpool wondering how they've not capitalised on results around us to solidify our position in the league. A FIFTH injury time winner conceded, making this one a record-breaking late defeat. Why is Arne Slot setting us up to play like this against bottom of the league? Morale's low. Where do we go from here?

With Liverpool suffering yet another loss in the league, things aren't looking too smart. Manchester City do the double over us for the first time since 1936/37 and for all of the (warranted) mockery levelled at Lijnders for his 'Intensity' book launch, we lacked it. Anfield was rocking at 1-0 up and we didn't capitalise. Where do we go from here? Chris and Tom have differing views...

Chris & Tom debate the Bournemouth loss. They're then joined by Ollie for a bigger-picture discusstion. The Bournemouth breakdown: An end to the worst unbeaten run ever Match debate: •⁠ ⁠Match overview •⁠ ⁠Key moments •⁠ ⁠Virgil & Salah •⁠ ⁠The finishing back 4 •⁠ ⁠Any positives? The big picture / Slot’s tenure: •⁠ ⁠6 key decisions going wrong: Trent contract, selling Diaz/Quansah with...

Following Liverpool's late 2-2 draw away to Fulham, Chris & Tom reflect on where things are at. Are there any positives to take? What next? They're then joined by Matt Smith to give the Arsenal perspective and share thoughts ahead of the game on Thursday. Find us on X (@thereddebate), Tik Tok (@the.red.debate) & YouTube (@thereddebate870) as well as online at http://thereddebate.co...

Chris & Tom discuss Liverpool's season, at the midway point. They go through each of the positions, from goalkeepers through to attackers. Discussion about Alisson, Mamardashvilli, Kerkez, Robertson, Konate, Virgil van Dijk, Gomez, Bradley, Frimpong, Jones, Szoboszlai, MacAllister, Gravenberch, Endo, Salah, Chiesa, Ngumoha, Gakpo, Wirtz, Ekitike, Isak and even a nod to Josh Abe. What are r...

3 points, from what was a mad game of football. Liverpool survived against 9-man Tottenham, grinding out a 2-1 victory that puts the Reds back in the top 4 hunt. IN THIS EPISODE: TOTTENHAM 1-2 LIVERPOOL ANALYSIS ✦ Match reaction - how did Liverpool get the three points? ✦ Key moments that decided the game ✦ Individual performances - who stepped up? ✦ Tactical breakdown - did Slot get it right? ✦ W...

LIFE AFTER MO SALAH With an exit after AFCON not a million miles away, has Mo played his last Liverpool game? The Red Debate tackles the biggest question facing Liverpool: How do you replace one of the greatest players in the club's history? IN THIS EPISODE: LIFE AFTER MO SALAH ✦ Can Liverpool actually replace Salah, or is it impossible? ✦ Do you replace the player or reinvent the system? ✦ What's...

Oh Mo Salah. What have you done? We discuss the Reds' latest painful result, and then debate the astonishing Mo Salah interview following the Leeds game. It's a crazy period of time for the current Premier League Champions... 3-3 V LEEDS - KONATE'S HEADLOSS We discuss the Leeds result, what went wrong, and how the pressure is starting to really crank. MO SALAH: A LEGEND'S LAPSE IN...

The Red Debate tackles one of Liverpool's key players - Ryan Gravenberch. Is he the future of Liverpool's midfield or a talented player, but flawed and being used in the wrong role? WHAT WENT WRONG AGAINST FOREST? We start with the elephant in the room - that Forest defeat. How do the Reds bounce back? And with crucial fixtures coming up, the pressure is ON. THE GRAVENBERCH DEBATE Then we...

WE'RE BACK IN RED! After too long away, The Red Debate returns for a brand new season of discussion and debate. Hosts Tom and Chris are back and taking on the biggest talking points around Anfield with no fence-sitting allowed. In this comeback episode, we're setting the scene for the 2025/26 campaign: THE STORY SO FAR How has Arne Slot's side performed in the opening months? What'...

Chris & Tom from The Red Debate podcast discuss the early season's poor form and debate some of the key talking points from the season so far. Far from the rampant start to the season we predicted in our season preview podcast, the Reds find themselves struggling for form and consistency, with multiple key players way off the pace. We cover the Reds' lethargy, the Trent topic, Klopp's use of M...

The Red Debate podcast is back. Chris & Tom look back over the summer’s transfer business, pre-season performances, and give predictions for the first month of Premier League action. Tune in to hear chat on Darwin Nunez, Fabio Carvalho, Sadio Mane, Divock Origi, the Community Shield, and more. Visit www.thereddebate.com and follow us on Twitter here (@thereddebate).

Following a superb 3-0 away win overshadowed by a horrible injury to Harvey Elliott, we discuss the key talking points of the game.  Visit www.thereddebate.com and follow us on Twitter here (@thereddebate).

Chris and Tom discuss Liverpool’s summer business (or perhaps, lack of). Player moves, contracts and FSG are all under the microscope, along with the general mood following the window closing.  Visit www.thereddebate.com and follow us on Twitter here (@thereddebate).

It's a few days after the home draw against Chelsea, it’s the final day of the transfer window, the Reds sit in 5th, but joint second on goal difference, and every other rival won over the weekend. We're now heading into the international break so Chris is joined by Ollie Verghese to share his thoughts on how the season has started for the Reds and the Chelsea game post mortem. We'll be doing a lo...

Chris and Tom are joined by Ollie Verghese, who hasn’t been on the podcast for a while but is back from Madrid so expect to hear more from him in future episodes. In our 15 minute debate, we’ll share our thoughts about the Burnley win, a bit about the Champions League draw because, let's face it, it's a tough one, and then preview the upcoming Chelsea game, which is the first real test of the seas...

It's the first of our 15-minute post-match debate, our new bite-sized format where we will discuss 3-5 key talking points following a match. It’s after Norwich away, we’ve comfortably won 3-0, and Virg is back in a Reds shirt in a competitive game. We cover King Salah, squad depth, the return of Van Dijk, the midfield battle for places, the Greek Scouser - Tsimikas, and Jota/Firmino. Visit www.the...

We're back! The 21/22 season is almost upon us so we chat about the transfer window, pre-season performances, the potential Norwich lineup, and the competition for Champions League spots.  Visit www.thereddebate.com and follow us on Twitter here (@thereddebate).

The Euros are upon us and, as usual, international tournament fever has well and truly taken over. The old guard are gone and the new crop of English talent means England goes into the tournament with hope. Probably unfounded hope, but hope regardless. Can Foden, Grealish, Mount, Kane, and co finally deliver success on the international stage? And can Jordan Henderson get back to Liverpool with no...

Tom and Chris debate the sneaky run of form that sees the Reds sit atop the form table, Burnley away, squad depth and mentality this season, THAT Alisson goal, Thiago's form, and the potential for 'One Night in Palace'. Starring Woy Hodgson. Not a parody anyone wants to see. Even though the game is at Anfield. With fans.  But hopefully a Reds victory that clinches a Champions League spot. Vis...

After one of the craziest 48 hours in football history, we debate the rise and fall of the European Super League, Liverpool's involvement and FSG, the betrayal of Klopp and the players, Henderson's leadership, and top 4 hopes post-Leeds. Visit www.thereddebate.com and follow us on Twitter here (@thereddebate).

We’re back to discuss the Reds’ heavy home loss to City, with frustrations running high.

After a half-season break following the title win, Chris and Tom are back with The Red Debate at a time where a lot of questions are being asked of this Liverpool squad. We cover the current run of form, injuries and recruitment, and positives amongst the gloom, the upcoming City fixture, and whether the Reds can still win the league.