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Walk On: The Athletic FC's Liverpool show

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The Athletic's James Pearce, Simon Hughes and Andy Jones join Tony Evans to bring you the very best insight into Liverpool Football Club twice a week, every week Follow for expert knowledge of the club from breaking news to entertaining and informed discussion around the club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Kop comeback, Trent's midfield evolution & a must-win week 06.12.2023

James Pearce and Andy Jones are alongside Tony Evans for this week's show as the Reds keep pace in the Premier League title race in dramatic style. Trent Alexander-Arnold's role in the 4-3 thriller against Fulham is analysed with defender's move into midfield being rewarded for Jurgen Klopp. Plus there's a look ahead at what's to come this week in the Premier League with trips to Sheffield United...

At The Match: Reds leave it late to take thriller 03.12.2023

Join James Pearce fresh from Liverpool's dramatic 4-3 home win over Fulham as the Reds keep pace in the Premier League title race. Trent Alexander-Arnold stepped up in Liverpool's moment of need for the second time in two weeks as Jurgen Klopp's men needed to come from behind to beat Fulham. Hear James' thoughts on the game as well as the best bits from Jurgen Klopp's press conference, plus The At...

Liverpool 2.0, Curtis Jones & the Christmas schedule 29.11.2023

Simon Hughes and Andy Jones are alongside host Tony Evans, to reflect on Liverpool's hard-fought point at the Etihad. The panel discuss Trent's influence in Liverpool's new look midfield, and ask whether Curtis Jones can be as important this season. Plus, can Kelleher deputise in Alisson's absence, and a look ahead to the busy Christmas period. Email: walk-on@theathletic.com Produced by Jay Beale....

At The Match: Trent rescues Reds at the Etihad 25.11.2023

James Pearce has instant reaction as Trent Alexander-Arnold stepped forward to level for Liverpool as Jurgen Klopp's side took a point from the Etihad. Erling Haaland opened the scoring in the first half, before Alexander-Arnold equalised in the second half with the game finishing 1-1. Join James for analysis from the Etihad as well as the best from Jurgen Klopp's press conference as well as The A...

The Etihad awaits, Klopp v Pep Premier League legacy & Bielsa's Darwin impact 22.11.2023

James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside host Tony Evans as the Reds return from the third international break of the season, with a trip to Man City on the horizon. The panel assess the importance of the game, with the two sides only separated by one point ahead of the meeting as well as discussing the impact both Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola have had on the Premier League. Plus, there's a r...

Mohamed Salah: the goals, his Liverpool legacy and what comes next? 15.11.2023

Tony Evans is joined by Simon Hughes, Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones (eventually) to gush over the brilliance of Mohamed Salah as the Egyptian King moved onto 200 goals in English football with his brace against Brentford on Sunday. The panel assess his changing role within Liverpool's new-look attack as well as how he's evolved into a more effective player as his Reds career has developed. Plus t...

At The Match: Salah stars as Reds sting the Bees 12.11.2023

Join James Pearce for reaction from Anfield after Liverpool saw off Brentford 3-0 with Mohamed Salah scoring twice. Diogo Jota completed the scoring as the Reds leapfrogged Arsenal into second place and move within a point of Manchester City at the top of the Premier League. There's also the best from Jurgen Klopp's press conference and The Athletic's Andy Jones also shares his thoughts having bee...

Do better Luton, THAT Darwin miss & Paisley the dog 08.11.2023

James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans to get stuck into the latest Liverpool talking points, following the weekend's draw with Luton Town. Sadly, the panel first of all discuss the issue of tragedy chanting, once more, following the actions of supporters at Kenilworth Road on Sunday before touching on Luis Diaz's emotional equaliser. Focus then moves onto Darwin Nunez's miss again...

Liverpool’s Diaz unity, midfield making moves & L8 and the city’s history with Black players 31.10.2023

James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans after the Reds made it five wins from five at Anfield against Nottingham Forest. The panel discuss the squad's reaction to the win in the context of Luis Diaz's ongoing family situation before getting into the quality shown by the midfield and analyse how quickly it's come together in the engine room for Jurgen Klopp's new-look midfield. Plus,...

At The Match: Reds rally behind Luis Diaz 29.10.2023

Join James Pearce for immediate reaction to Liverpool's 3-0 home win over Nottingham Forest in the Premier League. Following Luis Diaz being withdrawn from the squad due to an ongoing family situation the Reds recorded a routine home win at Anfield with goals through Diogo Jota, Darwin Nunez and Mohamed Salah - with Jota holding a Diaz '7' shirt aloft after opening the scoring. Listen in to hear J...

Szoboszlai, Salah & The Comolli Years 25.10.2023

James Pearce and Simon Hughes are back alongside Tony Evans following Liverpool's 2-0 win over Everton in the Merseyside derby. Fresh from scoring a brace, the panel discuss Mohamed Salah's performance along with the controversy surrounding Ibou Konate not being shown a red card as well as Virgil van Dijk's imperious performance. To celebrate Dominik Szoboszlai's birthday the panel also analyse th...

At The Match: Salah bags a brace to beat Blues 21.10.2023

Join James Pearce fresh from the Reds' 2-0 Merseyside derby win over Everton at Anfield including reaction from Jurgen Klopp's press conference as well as Andy Jones dropping in with this thoughts too. Salah scored from the spot before adding a second in stoppage time, after being assisted by Darwin Nunez to add the gloss late on. Ashley Young was shown a first half red card, with Ibrahima Konate...

Liverpool's evolving expectations, time for Tsimikas & Merseyside derby preview 18.10.2023

Tony Evans is joined by Andy Jones and The Athletic's data analyst Mark Carey ahead of the Reds returning to action after the international break. With Andy Robertson injured on international duty with Scotland, the panel assess what options are available to Jurgen Klopp with Kostas Tsimikas in pole position for a run in the starting XI. Ahead of Everton heading across Stanley Park there's a look...

Eight years of Jurgen: the highs, the lows & what comes next 11.10.2023

James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans to analyse Jurgen Klopp's eight years at Liverpool, with Sunday's 2-2 draw at Brighton marking the landmark. Through building the side that conquered the Premier League, Europe and the Club World Cup to this summer's rebuild, the panel analyse the German's era of success at Anfield. Raphael Honigstein also drops in with the view from Germany f...

At The Match: Reds share the spoils with the Seagulls 08.10.2023

Join James Pearce for reaction from Liverpool's 2-2 draw with Brighton & Hove Albion at the Amex Stadium, as well as hearing the best from Jurgen Klopp's press conference and Andy Jones also sharing his views. The Reds came from behind, following Simon Adingra's opener for the hosts to lead through two Mohamed Salah goals, the second from the penalty spot involving an incident that saw Pascal...

VAR farce, defiance in defeat & Europa action at Anfield 04.10.2023

James Pearce and Andy Jones are alongside Tony Evans following an eventful weekend at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. There's reaction to the VAR blunder that failed to award Luis Diaz's first half strike before discussing how defeat to Spurs could help Liverpool grow moving forward. Caoimhe O'Neill checks in following a momentous win for the Women's side against Arsenal before a look ahead to the...

At The Match: Nine-men Reds undone at the last 30.09.2023

Join James Pearce for immediate reaction to Liverpool's heartbreaking late defeat to Tottenham, going down 2-1 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Joel Matip's late own goal undid the Reds after having to deal with having two men sent-off, with Curtis Jones and Diogo Jota given their marching orders with Luis Diaz also seeing a goal wrongly disallowed for offside as well as Cody Gakpo being forced o...

3-1 wins, Europe's most promising attack & Spurs (a) 26.09.2023

James Pearce, Simon Hughes and Andy Jones are alongside Tony Evans to consider if free-scoring Liverpool's firepower is enough to ignite a title challenge? Fresh from a week of 3-1 wins, the panel get straight into praising Jurgen Klopp's forward line with Darwin Nunez singled out for praise given the Uruguayan's start to the new season. Simon shares his theory on Curtis Jones being a target for t...

At The Match: Resurgent Reds hammer West Ham 24.09.2023

Join James Pearce fresh from the Reds latest outing, seeing off West Ham United 3-1 at Anfield. Goals from Mohamed Salah, Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota saw Jurgen Klopp's men overpower their visitors to make it 17 games unbeaten in the Premier League. Listen in for James' thoughts as well as the best from Jurgen Klopp's press conference and Andy Jones sharing his views from Anfield too. Email: walk-...

Curing the 12.30pm curse, Klopp's substitutions & 'The Game of the Century' awaits 20.09.2023

James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans for the latest Walk On podcast, looking back on the win at Wolves before looking ahead to the Reds' starting their Europa League campaign. The panel get into Jurgen Klopp's press conference exchange with James ahead of the trip to Molineux before analysing the impact of Liverpool's subs against Wolves having come from behind to win. 17 years o...

At The Match: Reds overcome early Molineux scare 16.09.2023

Join Gregg Evans for reaction from Molineux as the Reds came from behind to beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 3-1. Cody Gakpo, Andy Robertson and a late own goal by Hugo Bueno saw the Reds complete a second half comeback with Dominik Szoboszlai playing a key role while Jarrell Quansah was also handed a full debut. Listen in for the best from Jurgen Klopp's press conference as well as James Pearce dropp...

Sporting Directors, January plans & where does Thiago fit? 13.09.2023

James Pearce and Caoimhe O'Neill are alongside Tony Evans ahead of Liverpool's return to Premier League action this weekend against Wolves. Having taken 10 points from the opening four Premier League games, the panel take on your listener questions from what happens with the Reds' Sporting Director position, the futures over both Mohamed Salah and Thiago and more! Plus, Simon Hughes drops in from...

Salah’s future, Gomez impressive & the Henderson interview 06.09.2023

James Pearce, Simon Hughes and Andy Jones are alongside Tony Evans to get stuck into the week’s big Liverpool talking points. From the latest on Mo Salah’s future to Joe Gomez impressing, can he provide vital cover at centre back this season? Plus super Szoboszlai, the arrival of Ryan Gravenberch and a discussion around Jordan Henderson’s interview with The Athletic. Produced by Jay Beale. Hosted...

At The Match: Salah shines in Anfield sunshine amid Saudi transfer links 03.09.2023

Join James Pearce fresh from Liverpool beating Aston Villa 3-0 at Anfield with Dominik Szoboszlai and Mohamed Salah both on the scoresheet as well as a Matty Cash own goal. There's also the best from Jurgen Klopp's press conference to come following the Reds keeping their first clean sheet of the season as well as the German batting away yet more questions over Salah's future. Plus Andy Jones drop...

Darwin's late show, Liverpool's transfer to-do list & early season optimism 30.08.2023

James Pearce, Simon Hughes and Caoimhe O'Neill are alongside Tony Evans to get stuck into the week's big Liverpool talking points. From Darwin Nunez's double at St James' Park to debating what is needed in the final few days of the summer transfer window, will the Reds capitalise on their early season promise? Plus there's a look through some of the memorable late winners of the Jurgen Klopp era a...

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