Walk On: The Athletic FC's Liverpool show

Join James Pearce for immediate reaction to the Reds latest result, as Liverpool had to come from behind to beat Newcastle United at St James' Park. Darwin Nunez came off the bench to score twice in a 2-1 win after a testing first half in which a Trent Alexander-Arnold error allowed Anthony Gordon to open the scoring before captain Virgil van Dijk was sent-off for Jurgen Klopp's men. As well as re...

James Pearce, Caoimhe O'Neill and Oli Kay join Tony Evans after the Reds secured their first win of the new Premier League season. The panel look back on Dominik Szoboszlai's impressive Anfield debut in the win over Bournemouth before looking to the transfer market, following the arrival of Wataru Endo. Plus, ahead of Sunday's visit to St James' Park there a look ahead to what the Reds can expect...

Join James Pearce for the first of a new offering from Walk On as James brings you his reaction from Anfield as the Reds got their first win of the new season. Goals from Luis Diaz, Mohamed Salah and Diogo Jota saw Liverpool come from behind while there were contrasting fortunes for two of the home debutants with Alexis Mac Allister shown a straight red and Dominik Szoboszlai putting in a Man of t...

James Pearce, Simon Hughes and Caoimhe O'Neill are alongside Tony Evans to debate Liverpool's frustrating week in the transfer market. Having failed to sign both Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia, the panel dissect another week without a midfield addition for the Reds. Where do the Reds turn next, how did it reach this point and do the Reds hold the pulling power they once did under Jurgen Klopp? Ema...

Join Caoimhe O'Neill as she sits down with Liverpool's No.20 Diogo Jota to talk through his game in his own words with The Athletic. The forward looks through a number of his key goals during his time at Anfield as well as discussing the evolution in his game, turning into a provider as well as goalscorer. Plus, he talks about his enjoyment of gaming and Esports as well as ruling an eye over a num...

James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans to preview Liverpool's start to the new Premier League season and continued pursuit of Southampton's Romeo Lavia. With no new midfield recruits having arrived ahead of Sunday's visit to Chelsea, the panel assess how short Liverpool have left themselves as the action returns before debating what is achievable for this season. Staying on transfe...

Tony Evans is joined by James Pearce, from Liverpool's pre-season tour of Singapore, and Caoimhe O'Neill as the need for midfield reinforcements ramps up once again. Fabinho's exit to Al-Ittihad is first on the agenda before Simon Hughes pops by following his recent visit to Al-Ettifaq's training camp in Croatia ahead of Jordan Henderson arriving at his new club. James reports from the pre-season...

James Pearce, Simon Hughes and Caoimhe O'Neill are back alongside Tony Evans ahead of the new season, here on Walk On to debate and analyse Jordan Henderson's impending Liverpool exit. With the captain set to depart and join up with Steven Gerrard in Saudi Arabia at Al-Ettifaq the panel assess the move: what it means for Henderson's legacy at Anfield, who will take on the captain's armband and wha...

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James Pearce, Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones are alongside Tony Evans for our final Walk On pod of the 2022/23 season to look back on the Reds woes over the last 10 months. Ending with a 4-4 draw at Southampton, the panel look back on the curtain coming down before looking at what's to come in the summer transfer window with Brighton & Hove Albion's Alexis Mac Allister high on the Reds' list o...

Tony Evans is joined by James Pearce, Caoimhe O'Neill and the returning Simon Hughes, back from paternity leave, to rule his eye over Liverpool's frustrating campaign. The panel discuss where things fell away for the Reds this season before casting an eye to what could come in the summer and whether or not Jurgen Klopp can rebuild his side to challenge for the Premier League title next season. Plu...

James Pearce and Caoimhe O'Neill are alongside Tony Evans to look back on the Reds final Anfield outing of the season. Liverpool's 1-1 draw with Aston Villa is on the agenda with the result leaving the Reds top four chances looking all-but gone. We hear Virgil van Dijk's message to any possible summer recruits as well as assess what can be salvaged in the Europa League next season. Email: walk-on@...

Tony Evans is joined by James Pearce and Caoimhe O'Neill as Anfield prepare to bid goodbye to Roberto Firmino, James Milner, Naby Keita and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. Ahead of the summer's overhaul on-and-off the pitch with the completion of the Anfield Road end and fresh midfield investment the panel preview Aston Villa's visit. Email: walk-on@theathletic.com Produced by Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast....

James Pearce, Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones are alongside Tony Evans to look back on the Reds' 3-0 win away at Leicester City with academy graduates Curtis Jones and Trent Alexander-Arnold keeping the Champions League chase alive. The panel dissect and debate the win over Leicester City and what it means for the context of the top four race, as well as touching on Mohamed Salah's hat-trick of ass...

Tony Evans is joined by James Pearce, Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones as the Reds continue to try and reel in Manchester United and Newcastle United in their chase for Champions League qualification. Ahead of Monday's visit to Leicester City the panel discuss the run-in and assess which side Liverpool could be more likely to overtake, if they can secure a top four finish. Plus we have listener ques...

Tony Evans is alongside James Pearce and Andy Jones to look back on the Reds' 1-0 win over Brentford as Mohamed Salah scored his 100th Anfield goal. The Athletic's German football writer Raphael Honigstein also drops in to discuss Jörg Schmadtke after it emerged the German is in talks to take over as Sporting Director at Anfield before getting onto Xabi Alonso's fledgling managerial career having...

Tony Evans is joined by James Pearce, Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones after the Reds made it five wins in a row against Fulham on Wednesday night. Following that the panel debate whether or not Darwin took his chance in the central role of Jurgen Klopp's front three as well as praising the continued contribution of Alisson Becker. There's reaction to the WSL defeat to Chelsea on Wednesday night too...

James Pearce and Andy Jones are alongside Tony Evans to react to an incredible 4-3 win over Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield as the Reds almost managed to throw away a 3-0 lead! There's laughs at Richarlison's expense, praise for Luis Diaz on his return as well as thoughts on Jurgen Klopp's reaction to Diogo Jota's late winner in front of the Kop & his post-match comments about referee Paul Tierne...

Join Tony Evans, James Pearce and Caoimhe O'Neill as they analyse the Reds' European qualification hopes following Wednesday night's win at West Ham. A third successive win for Liverpool sees them continue to their outside bid of securing Champions League qualification for next season, while a place in the Europa League may look more likely, but would that be too bad for Jurgen Klopp's side? The p...

James Pearce, Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones are all with Tony Evans for the latest Walk On pod following an eventful afternoon of set-pieces at Anfield as the Reds saw off Nottingham Forest. The panel dish out the praise to Diogo Jota and Mohamed Salah before hearing Virgil van Dijk's take on Liverpool's new tactical set-up with Trent Alexander-Arnold moving into midfield. Plus there's a look ahe...

Tony Evans is joined by James Pearce and Oli Kay for the latest Walk On podcast as Liverpool prepare to take on Nottingham Forest at Anfield. The panel discuss the need for Liverpool to back-up their 6-1 win over Leeds United on Monday night before discussing the opportunity the run-in presents ahead of Jurgen Klopp's summer rebuild. Plus, the panel analyse the Reds' youth production following a l...

James Pearce, Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones are alongside Tony Evans after the Reds put six past Leeds United at Elland Road. Trent Alexander-Arnold's masterful display, Diogo Jota getting back amongst the goals and the need for consistent levels of performance from Jurgen Klopp's side are all debated. Plus, as Divock Origi turns 28, the panel discuss their favourite Kop cult heroes who will alwa...

James Pearce, Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones are alongside Tony Evans as we get stuck into Liverpool's decision to pull out of the race to sign Jude Bellingham. The panel also answer your questions, including whether or not the Reds would be better out of Europe next season - and does Jurgen Klopp need to re-think his tactics away from home? Meanwhile, ahead of the 34th Hillsborough anniversary, C...

James Pearce and Andy Jones are alongside Tony Evans to look back on Liverpool's two-goal comeback at home to Arsenal. The role Anfield played in the comeback as well as Trent Alexander-Arnold's position switch are both debated before the panel assess Liverpool's European ambitions having taken just two points from a 'decisive week' after the international break. Email: walk-on@theathletic.com Pro...

James Pearce, Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones are all with Tony Evans as Liverpool prepare for their Anfield return, following a bore draw at Stamford Bridge. The panel assess Jurgen Klopp's six changes against Chelsea and ponder what changes could be made for the visit of Arsenal on Sunday. Plus, there's a flashback to Robbie Fowler's hat-trick against the Gunners back in August 1994 as 'God' cele...