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The Red Kop: Liverpool FC Podcast

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Giulia Bould and Paul Salt share all the hot topics, news and chat from the world of Liverpool FC. From match reaction to transfer gossip and everything inbetween. Produced by Grace Eden and Steve Coleman. Originally broadcast on BBC Radio Merseyside.

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Jan 26, 2024

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Episodes

EP46: Sexy signings 27.06.2023

Tons of speculation to talk about .. but is LFC’s spending power just too low for the ‘sexy’ signings. Why the Red Kop are pretty sure Jurgen Klopp won’t be heading to Germany. And we hear from Chris Kirkland on getting more players in, and quickly. Paul Salt and Giulia Bould chew the weekly fat on LFC. Produced by Grace Eden and Steve Coleman.

EP45: Season Review. The anticlimactic end. 20.06.2023

The Red Kop team look back over the second half of the season with THAT game against Manchester United and a pretty good day at the office against Arsenal. Plus who is your player of the season? Will you agree with the gang ... Paul Salt and Giulia Bould chew the weekly fat on LFC. Produced by Grace Eden and Steve Coleman.

EP44: Season review. The rollercoaster start 13.06.2023

The Red Kop team look back over the season, a patchy start definitely cost the reds by the end. There were some real high points though and some amazing goals to cheer. Paul Salt and Giulia Bould chew the weekly fat on LFC. Produced by Steve Coleman and Grace Eden.

EP43: Transfer rumours and some good old gossip 06.06.2023

The transfer rumour mill is running. What are your thoughts on the summer window? The Red Kop think Alexis Mac Allister would be welcome but it’s game over for Mason Mount. Talk turns to the Anfield Road Stand expansion and how it’ll feel to rival other stadiums. And we reflect on how football does more than it's bit for charity, hearing from Graeme Souness former Liverpool midfielder and manager....

EP42: It's all about those summer transfers 31.05.2023

The season's over, and the final game summed up the season for the Red Kop panel. So reasons to be positive and hopeful? Chris Coughlin presents this weeks episode and talks to Dominic from The Road End podcast and Abigail Rudkin from Art By Abigail. Produced by Steve Coleman and Grace Eden.

EP41: Emotional Goodbyes 23.05.2023

Time to say emotional goodbyes to four Reds, with a special mention for James Milner. But it’s also time to talk time-wasting .. what’s the solution? We hear from Klopp. The Red Kop are convinced the tackle on Cody Gakpo deserved a red card. Especially as you could see the stud marks! We’re feeling positive about the Europa league, time to embrace it ( .. got to haven’t you?) And it’s Southampton...

EP40: Has the midfield question been answered? 17.05.2023

Big love for Curtis Jones. Proving to be very financially sound for the Reds and has made himself part of the plan. Is he the answer to the question we've asked every week about the Reds midfield? The games are running out and it’s Aston Villa next, a tricky one. So talk turns to the top four again, with a little more optimism. But .. would you be happy with fifth, looking back at the season. The...

EP39: Brentford, boos and top four hope 10.05.2023

To boo or not to boo, that is a question for the Red Kop team in this weeks episode. Also victory over Brentford, could a top four finish happen and finding different ways to win. Presented by Giulia Bould & Paul Salt. Produced by Nickie Mackay & Steve Coleman

EP38: Play to the final whistle 03.05.2023

An impressive start but feeling dead and buried by half time, the Red Kop enjoy an unexpected victory. Thanks to Diogo Jota the Reds are up to fifth and banging on the top four door. Cody Gakpo is the other man of the moment and the gang are excited to see what else he can do. It’s no surprise that refereeing decisions are discussed and .. it’s Fulham and Brentford next. Paul Salt and Giulia Bould...

EP37: It’s good, but is it good enough? 25.04.2023

With just seven games to go, Liverpool still look vulnerable. Trent Alexander-Arnold is a large part of the conversation - is it coming together because the Reds are playing to Trent’s strengths. Transfer activity is discussed – Ryan Gravenberch and Mason Mount - any truth behind the rumours? A look ahead to West Ham (banana skin) and Tottenham (top four rival to take down). Plus the team talk abo...

EP36: Let’s talk about six baby 19.04.2023

The Red Kop are in high spirits after six goals at Elland Road. Although it’s agreed Leeds were rubbish – the Reds impressed. An excellent game from Trent Alexander-Arnold, a mixed bag from Ibrahima Konaté but how good was it to see Luis Díaz? We can’t not discuss Jude Bellingham .. your thoughts welcome .. did Liverpool take their eye off the ball. And we look ahead to Nottingham Forest with (dar...

EP35: It was ours to win 12.04.2023

The Red Kop think the game against Arsenal sums up Liverpool's season .. bad (really bad), bonkers and moments of brilliance. Signs of the old Liverpool gives the gang reason to hope there's still a team in there that can do the business but is it time for Salah to be taken off penalties? Discussions around 'elbow-gate' as the FA launch an investigation. Talk about the Europa League. And a look ah...

EP34: From bad to worse 04.04.2023

A disheartened Red Kop discuss LFC imploding at the Etihad. Despite scoring first, we saw a second half with no intensity and no game plan against Man City. We hear from Klopp .. has he lost the dressing room? And talk about Pep’s celebration. The team agree they would end the season now – to start fresh in August with a handful of new players in the squad. And a look ahead to a tricky week, Chels...

EP33: Etihad or bust 28.03.2023

This week the team preview Saturday’s massive lunchtime clash at Manchester City and they look at midfield options for the summer – should the Reds be looking to raid the squads of clubs that get relegated? You can also hear the team discuss the future of Caoimhin Kelleher – how will the Reds replace him if he goes? Plus they look back on the women’s derby and the legends game. Presented by Giulia...

EP32: Top four will have to do 21.03.2023

A Real Madrid retrospective - what a lacklustre Liverpool performance that was. Talk turns to the only thing left to fight for - top four. The Red Kop discuss the Spurs manager, are Tottenham in free fall and will it help the Reds? Why Liverpool can't and shouldn’t rely on other teams to make it happen. Jude Bellingham, the top transfer target, gets discussed. And the gang take a look ahead to a w...

EP31: Back down to earth 14.03.2023

How can everything that feels so good and work so well .. not, the week after? Was there an eye on Real Madrid and the Champions League. The Red Kop discuss youngsters on the team sheet, how Bournemouth wanted it more and how the Reds just can’t seem to find their confidence. The team discuss top four hopes – it can still be done - the possibility of a win at Manchester City and the hope that Madr...

EP30: 7th Heaven 07.03.2023

The Red Kop keep the party going and reflect on one of the greatest games at Anfield ever .. did it really happen? Yes it did, seven times. How a clean sheet makes it all the more sweet. We talk about a moment in history for Mo Salah, a true Liverpool legend. The team applaud their man of the match Andy Robertson and pay tribute to Roberto Firmino. A look ahead to Bournemouth with a renewed hope....

EP29: You snooze, you .. draw. 28.02.2023

The Red Kop have to wake each other up after a snooze-fest at Crystal Palace. A forgettable draw leads to talk about player confidence and whilst the team agree Keita had to go .. should Trent really have been taken off? It’s no surprise the midfield is up for discussion again and reflecting on the Real Madrid game isn’t much fun, but we take a look at it anyway. We look-ahead to a must-win at Wol...

EP28: Reasons to be cheerful 21.02.2023

The team agree the Reds result against Newcastle was a good one and hope for an even better win against the current champions of Europe - Real Madrid Paul Salt talks to Abigail Rudkin from Liverpool fan art - Abigail Art and David Comerford from Reds Unrestricted podcast Produced by Steve Coleman and Grace Eden.

EP27: 3 Big points in the Liverpool Derby 15.02.2023

Problems? What problems! The Red Kop looks back at Liverpool returning to form with a first league win of 2023 against Everton. If Jurgen Klopp's fist-pumps are anything to go by, this was a big result. But are Liverpool back? The team look forward to the game against Newcastle and talk about the prospects of a top 4 finish in the Premiere League. Also reaction to the report that gives UEFA "prima...

EP26: Who said it couldn't get any worse. 07.02.2023

Just when you thought it couldn’t get any worse, the team look for answers. What exactly is going on behind the scenes at LFC? Does Jurgen Klopp need to make some big changes? We hear from Klopp and fans who are .. somehow .. keeping the faith. And the fans who have just had enough. Then, of course, it’s derby time and everyone admits they are nervous, anxious and uttertly dreading facing Everton...

EP25: Suspect substitutions 31.01.2023

The team agree the Reds have improved with lots of positives to take away but it’s still no surprise they lost at the seaside. We hear from Jurgen Klopp post defeat, talk suspect substitutions, Fabinho’s guilty face and signs of encouragement from Cody Gakpo. Plus VAR rears its ugly head and the Red Kop look ahead to facing Wolves .. again. Paul Salt talks to fans Matt Addison, Editor Liverpool.co...

EP24: Two mid-table teams slogging it out 24.01.2023

Boring .. or tense? Is Jurgen Klopp putting square pegs in round holes? Is the battle psychological now? So many questions for the Red Kop to talk about this week. Mo Salah’s hesitation, James Milner’s leadership qualities and Premier League spending. Also, a look ahead to the weekend and it’s Groundhog Day (you can say that again) as the Reds head to Brighton, can the FA Cup salvage their season....

EP23: Oh we don’t like to be beside the seaside 17.01.2023

The Red Kop have their head in their hands after a loss at Brighton. The team discuss how an angsty press conference felt foreboding and ask why are the team putting in the bare minimum? We hear from Jurgen Klopp – and some very unhappy fans on the long drive back from the seaside. The midfield gets discussed .. not for the first time. And a look ahead to Chelsea at the weekend. Paul Salt and Giul...

EP22: January blues 10.01.2023

The Red Kop try their best to be positive but are Liverpool lucky to still be in the FA Cup with such a weak midfield and erratic back four. Why aren’t more new, young players being sought? The team discuss Cody Gakpo’s debut coming at a time when LFC are in bad form. And we can’t not mention VAR and the offside rule – from farce to farcical. Paul Salt and Giulia Bould talk to fans Abigail Rudkin...

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