Walk On: The Athletic FC's Liverpool show

James Pearce and Caoimhe O'Neill are alongside Tony Evans for the latest Walk On podcast following the Reds' dismal showing at the Etihad. The panel react to Jurgen Klopp's comments in his post-match press conference before asking what has made Liverpool so vulnerable mentally as well as asking if one summer transfer window really is enough to fix the issues the Reds face? Plus, there's a look ahe...

James Pearce is back alongside Tony Evans, Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones as we take a deeper look at Liverpool's faltering forward line ahead of the visit to Man City. Having announced his style with a 4-1 win at the Etihad early in his Liverpool reign, we examine where the Reds ruthless edge has gone having failed to score since putting seven past Manchester United. Plus our latest listener ques...

Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones are alongside Tony Evans as we begin the build-up to Liverpool's Premier League return. Luis Diaz's imminent return ahead of Saturday's visit to Manchester City is highlighted as well as the need for the Reds to hit top form on their return. Plus, with Curtis Jones scoring for England U21s, where is his Liverpool career heading, there's reaction to the WSL Merseyside...

Tony Evans is alongside Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones for the latest Walk On podcast to discuss Liverpool's Jude Bellingham 'Plan B' midfield options this summer. James Pearce catches up with Martin Skrtel ahead of the LFC Foundation charity game at Anfield between Liverpool Legends and Celtic Legends, while we also look ahead to the WSL Merseyside derby at Goodison Park on Friday night. Plus, th...

Tony Evans is here with Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones to get into the latest Liverpool news, including David Ornstein providing the latest on the Reds' pursuit of Jude Bellingham. With the Reds having the weekend off the panel assess the current state of play in the race for Champions League qualification before discussing Real Madrid and Manchester City looking to jump ahead of Liverpool in the...

Tony Evans, James Pearce and Andy Jones are on hand look back on Liverpool latest Europe exit at the hands of Real Madrid. With James out in the Spanish capital, he reflects on a night the Reds failed to get going en-route to Champions League elimination. Where Liverpool's season goes from here, why they were so timid in the Bernabeu and what was behind the thinking to take off Darwin Nunez are al...

James Pearce and Andy Jones are back alongside Tony Evans after the Reds were left with a sour taste in their mouths by the Cherries, losing 1-0 at Bournemouth on Saturday. The panel share their three-words on the weekend's action, question the Reds away form before looking ahead to Wednesday's mission in Madrid, trailing Real Madrid 5-2 from the Champions League last 16 first leg ahead of the rev...

James Pearce and Andy Jones are alongside Tony Evans to bask in the fallout of Liverpool's 7-0 demolition of Manchester United before looking ahead to Saturday's visit to Bournemouth. Following John W Henry's 'update' on FSG's search for investment at Liverpool the panel also debate how the Reds could approach the summer transfer market and in particular their stance on Jude Bellingham, following...

James Pearce, Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones join Tony Evans to bask in the Reds' 7-0 thrashing of Manchester United. Cody Gakpo and Darwin Nunez are praised for their ruthless showings alongside record-breaking Mohamed Salah as Jurgen Klopp's new-look front three take centre stage. The impact the result could have on Liverpool's push for Champions League qualification is also assessed along with...

Join James Pearce, Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones alongside Tony Evans ahead of Liverpool welcoming Manchester United to Anfield off the back of a four-game unbeaten run in the Premier League. Having seen Wolves beaten 2-0 for a fourth successive clean sheet, the panel get into what shape the Reds are heading into the battle with United in, with Mohamed Salah looking to overtake Robbie Fowler as L...

Tony Evans is alongside James Pearce, Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones to get into Liverpool's point down at Crystal Palace, which again emphasised the need for fresh impetus in the summer transfer window. As Naby Keita, James Milner and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain enter the final months of their current contracts the panel analyse the Reds needs in the midfield engine room - and whether Jude Bellingham...

As the Reds contend with defeat to Real Madrid, we're off to the pub! Join Tony Evans, James Pearce, Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones in Pogue Mahone to debrief on defeat to Real Madrid. As well as analysing the manner of the loss, the panel consider where Liverpool need to prioritise for their summer rebuild and following John W Henry's recent comments on the search for new investment who will be p...

James Pearce, Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones are alongside Tony Evans ahead of the Reds' biggest game of the season as they welcome Real Madrid to Anfield in the Champions League last 16. Fresh from seeing off Newcastle United, the panel react to Liverpool making it back-to-back wins in time to take on the European champions. Dermot Corrigan also gives his thoughts from Spain on the visitors as we...

Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones are alongside Tony Evans for the latest Walk On podcast ahead of Liverpool's trip to St James' Park. The potential return of Virgil van Dijk for the trip to Tyneside is debated before The Athletic's George Caulkin joins the team to preview the game as well as talk about his four part series Bobby '90 ahead of what would have been Sir Bobby Robson's 90th birthday on S...

Tony Evans is joined by Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones to analyse the Reds' Merseyside derby win over Everton. Stefan Bajcetic and Cody Gakpo are both outlined for their individual showings at Anfield as well as looking at Liverpool's chances of mounting a challenge for Champions League qualification with a trip to Newcastle United up next. Plus, with the independent report into the handling of la...

Tony Evans, Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones are joined by Spirit of Shankly chair Joe Blott ahead of Monday's Merseyside derby. Ahead of the visit of the Blues the panel discuss the importance of regulation over ownership, with the Reds still open to investment or even a full sale under FSG before previewing the visit of Sean Dyche's side and debate who should make Jurgen Klopp's starting XI. Plus,...

James Pearce, Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones are alongside Tony Evans following Liverpool's 3-0 defeat at Wolves. James reflects on Jurgen Klopp refusing to answer in his question in the wake of the defeat at Molineux before the panel analyse the result which leaves the Reds 11 points off the top four in the Premier League. How much scrutiny is Klopp coming under, why are Liverpool underperforming...

Tony Evans is joined by Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones to react to Liverpool's lack of January transfer business, particularly in midfield! The arrival of Cody Gakpo is discussed within the context of the Reds' opting against adding to their midfield ranks - with James Pearce also having his say. How much pressure does it put on the summer's recruitment and what direction are Liverpool heading in...

James Pearce and Andy Jones join Tony Evans after Liverpool's defence of the FA Cup was ended by Brighton & Hove Albion. The panel analyse the manner of the Reds' second loss in 15 days on the south coast before looking for positives for Jurgen Klopp to take. How much blame should be apportioned to Klopp is also debated as well as the impact Cody Gakpo has had, while Fabinho's cameo at the Ame...

James Pearce and Andy Jones join Tony Evans ahead of the Reds returning to Brighton & Hove Albion two weeks on from being humiliated on the south coast in the Premier League. The importance of the FA Cup to Liverpool's season is analysed as well as the panel giving their best FA Cup memories after the panel discuss the Reds' finances and ability to spend under FSG's operating model for the clu...

Tony Evans is joined by James Pearce, Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones to react to Liverpool's latest frustration at Anfield after being held to a goalless draw by Chelsea. With the Reds still 10 points off the top four the panel assess the impact for FSG's operating model for the Reds and the dependancy on Champions League qualification in order to complete a summer overhaul in midfield. There's al...

Tony Evans is joined by James Pearce and Caoimhe O'Neill ahead of Jurgen Klopp's 1,000th game in management against Chelsea at Anfield on Saturday. Before looking ahead to the landmark occasion, the panel reflect on the win at Wolves including the performance of Harvey Elliott, Naby Keita and Stefan Bajcetic as well as discussing the latest on the takeover front - and dealing with social media tro...

Tony Evans is joined by James Pearce and Andy Jones to pick the bones out of Liverpool's latest beating, away to Brighton on Saturday. The manner of the defeat and performance are analysed before focusing in on what has led Liverpool to such a decline this season, having battled on all four fronts last year in their quest for a quadruple. A lack of summer activity to sign a midfielder is considere...

Tony Evans is joined by James Pearce and Andy Jones as they assess Darwin Nunez's first six months at Anfield. Having arrived in an initial £64m deal, which could rise to a club-record £85, the panel look at their expectations against the reality of what Nunez has provided in his opening months at Liverpool. Leading the line in an underperforming side, the goalscoring burden placed on him followin...

Tony Evans is joined by James Pearce, Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones after Liverpool avoided FA Cup elimination at the hands of Wolves on Saturday night. The panel react to the latest goal-gifting showing from the Reds before getting into the Reds-linked Matheus Nunes, who was involved in a contentious decision to disallow a would-be winner for the visitors. Andy looks at which midfield best fits...