Blood Red: The Liverpool FC Podcast

With Liverpool unbeaten at Anfield in the Premier League since April 2017 and Brighton & Hove Albion having not picked up three points on their travels in nine months, surely the outcome of Saturday’s tea-time kick-off is a formality?That is the question we put to our two guests – plus many more – on our Preview Podcast.Our own James Pearce gives us the inside track from the Reds camp including why there is a real belief among Jurgen Klopp and his players that they are now better equipped to challenge defending champions Manchester City.Our Liverpool correspondent also talks man-of-the-moment Sadio Mane and his contract situation as well as one of Klopp’s greatest achievements since taking over the club – namely turning Anfield into a ground that no team wants to visit.The podcast’s other guest, Brian Owen from The Argus newspaper, admits to feeling a sense of trepidation ahead of the game in spite of the fact that Brighton impressed in beating a shambolic Manchester United at the Amex last time out.Seagulls boss Chris Hughton has so far kept faith with the vast majority of the players who helped keep the club up last season but, with injuries beginning to bite, some new faces should be on show on Saturday, including the Spanish star who once turned down the chance to sign for Liverpool.Brian also talks about the time the Seagulls tried to buy Virgil van Dijk, whose primary job on Saturday will be keeping quiet Glenn Murray, whose brilliant backstory is explained.And the podcast rounds off with audio from Klopp’s and Hughton’s press conferences.Enjoy the show – and stay tuned for our post-game podcast featuring views from the stands, the press box and the dugout. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the latest Blood Red podcast, regular host and Liverpool reporter Ian Doyle is joined by full-time Liverpool correspondent - both home and away - James Pearce along with ECHO duo Joe Rimmer and Paul Gorst to discuss the form and possible fear regarding Sadio Mane, the future of Divock Origi, news regarding FSG takeover speculation and looking ahead to the visit of Brighton and Hove Albion.Also includes Ian getting the name wrong of the person he'd interviewed literally a few hours before - sorry Kieran! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

News broke today (August 24, 2018) that Liverpool have been the subject of a failed £2bn bid to buy the club, which would have been the most expensive takeover in the history of football.Our Liverpool FC correspondent James Pearce subsequently reported that the club's owners, Fenway Sports Group, have no intention of selling up, however they would be open to selling a minority stake in return for the right investment.That in turn led our Liverpool FC reporter Ian Doyle to speaking to football finance expert Kieran Maguire, a lecturer in the subject at the University of Liverpool.You can read both Ian’s and James’s articles on the Liverpool ECHO website.But earlier in the year, in the week after the Champions League final defeat to Real Madrid, we sat down with Kieran for a special podcast.He discussed the strength of Liverpool’s finances following the run to Kiev, assessed FSG, and explained why the Reds need to run to stand still in the Premier League due to the financial strength of the Manchester clubs.The podcast was published exclusively on the LFC ECHO app on May 31, 2018, but you can now listen to it here, too. It remains an insightful listen. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Neil Fitzmaurice is back from sunny Prestatyn for his latest Poetry in Motion podcast and, joined by Paul Wheelock and regular sidekick Joe Rimmer, the trio assess Liverpool’s flying start to the season.Virgil van Dijk was the star of the show at Selhurst Park on Monday night and Fitzy admits he is fast running out of superlatives – and expletives – for the centre-back. Paul likes van Dijk’s ‘arrogance’ while Joe goes further in his admiration of a player he sees as already being in the Sami Hyypia class.Talk then turns Naby Keita, another Reds player catching the eye, only for Fitzy’s mum to unexpectedly cut the conversation short.With phones now on silent, the focus switches to Roy Hodgson and a choice analogy and great story involving Billions star – and big Liverpool fan – Damian Lewis and a special night with Sir Kenny Dalglish.The lads then lavish praise on the ‘machine’ that is James Milner and argue why there should be no concern over summer signing Fabinho.Manchester City once again look the team to beat this season but does their new documentary underline Pep Guardiola’s fear of the Redmen? Fitzy certainly believes so.And another must-listen podcast ends with predictions for the Brighton match. We’re not giving the game away when we say there is every confidence the Seagulls will be on the end of a hiding.Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s been an ominously impressive start to the season for Liverpool – and to reflect on the wins over West Ham and Crystal Palace, and the big talking points from them, our View from the Kop podcast is back.Reds fans Paul Philbin and Neil Macdonald join host Paul Wheelock in the ECHO studio and they believe Jurgen Klopp’s squad strengthening is already beginning to pay dividends.Paul Philbin reckons that was proved by Jordan Henderson’s excellent performance off the bench on Monday night but the question is will the Liverpool captain get his place back in the team given the performances produced by the player who could be the surprise package of the season so far.One midfielder who has quickly become a nailed-on starter for the Reds is Naby Keita and both our guests struggle to contain their excitement over the summer signing.But Neil believes there is plenty more to come from Keita and from Klopp’s side in general – and that leads him to state his belief that the battle for Premier League title is already a two-horse race. Paul Philbin disagrees, but both supporters are on the same page when it comes to Virgil van Dijk, the January signing who has ‘changed everything’.Praise is also lavished on van Dijk’s new centre-back partner Joe Gomez whose displays could pose a problem for Dejan Lovren.Alisson Becker’s start to life between the Liverpool posts is discussed in detail before talk turns to the upcoming games v Brighton and Leicester and why maximum points is imperative in the ‘who-blinks-first’ showdown with Manchester City.And the podcast rounds off with a discussion about next week’s Champions League draw.Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the latest Blood Red podcast, regular host and Liverpool reporter Ian Doyle is joined by ECHO triumvirate Kristian Walsh, Joe Rimmer and Dan Kay to look back on the last few days of all things Anfield. The win at Crystal Palace is discussed at length, along with the impact of Virgil van Dijk and how he is improving the players around him. There's also disagreement over Alisson Becker, some concern for Roberto Firmino and an appreciation of Gini Wijnaldum.Also includes Kristian trying to kill off a succession of footballers. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Six points in the bag, six goals scored, and none conceded – Liverpool could not have made much more of an impressive start to the Premier League season.And in our latest Post-Game podcast we look back on the victory that ensured Jurgen Klopp’s exciting side made it two wins from two.The 2-0 triumph over Crystal Palace also hauled the Reds up to second in the early standings and went some way to banishing the memory of their last Monday night visit to Palace.But whereas that painful evening back in May 2014 was characterised by terrible defending, the same could not be said of this latest trip to Palace.Little wonder, then, that the likes of new goalkeeper Alisson Becker, Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez all come in for praise in the podcast, which kicks off with the views of Reds supporters who phoned-in to deliver their verdicts.Then you’ll hear from our Liverpool FC correspondent James Pearce before the pod rounds off with audio highlights from Jurgen Klopp’s press conference.Enjoy – and if you are a Reds fan who would like to contribute to future Post-Game podcasts, then email [email protected] for further details. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s been a long weekend without football for Liverpool supporters.But after seeing Manchester City, Chelsea and Tottenham continue their perfect starts, the Reds will also attempt to make it two wins from two at Crystal Palace in the first Monday Night Football of the season.And we’ve got a full preview of the Selhurst Park clash in our latest podcast.The pod kicks off with the lowdown on Jurgen Klopp’s side from our Liverpool FC correspondent James Pearce.James explains why Palace’s home should not be considered a ‘bogey ground’ for the Reds – even if it will always bring back bad memories – and why the match will be the first proper test of Alisson Becker and Naby Keita.James also discusses a possible midfield conundrum as well as a reunion with Mamadou Sakho, Christian Benteke, Martin Kelly and, of course, Roy Hodgson.James isn’t Hodgson’s biggest fan but the podcast’s second guest, Matt Woosnam, cannot speak highly enough of the former Liverpool boss.Matt is a Palace supporter and covers the club for the South London Press, as well as running the @PalaceYouth Twitter account, and he also talks Wilfried Zaha’s new deal, the young right-back hoping to follow in Trent Alexander Arnold’s footsteps, as well as one-time reported Liverpool target Max Meyer.And a packed podcast ends with audio highlights from Klopp’s and Hodgson’s pre-match press conferences.Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s been a summer of massive change for Liverpool FC Women... with a new name, a new manager, new staff and new players.And in our latest podcast we reflect on what has been a very busy pre-season and look ahead to the Reds’ opening game of the campaign at home to a newly formed Manchester United Women side that contains a whole host of familiar faces.Neil Redfearn is the new man at the helm at Liverpool and we caught up with the ex-Leeds manager to reflect on a rollercoaster first two months in charge and to find out his short and long-term aims for the 2013 and 2014 Women’s Super League champions.We also get his thoughts on the Continental Tyres League Cup clash with United, who are not only managed by former Liverpool defender and England legend Casey Stoner, but also feature a number of players who, until last season, plied their trade on the red half of Merseyside, including new captain Alex Greenwood.We also talk about the memorable moments Redfearn enjoyed against Liverpool during his playing career and discuss the top-class players he produced while working at Leeds, latterly under controversial owner Massimo Cellino.Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the latest Blood Red podcast, regular host and Liverpool reporter Ian Doyle is finally reunited with full-time Liverpool correspondent - both home and away - James Pearce, along with ECHO duo Joe Rimmer and Paul Gorst to discuss the last few days of all things Anfield. On the agenda is the decision to allow Ragnar Klavan to depart, future plans for Joe Gomez, what's going to happen to Liverpool's unwanted, the injury to Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne, the possible return of the 39th game and a look towards next Monday's game at Crystal Palace.There's also yet another inappropriate Selhurst Park-related observation from the nasty man Joe For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Peter Hooton is back with his excellent Allez Les Rouges podcast – and he’s invited a special guest along for the latest instalment.Alongside regulars Kieth Culvin, John Nicolson and Ste Monaghan is Accrington Stanley manager – and big Red – John Coleman.The lads were impressed with the way Liverpool started the season as West Ham United were put to the sword at Anfield – in particular debutant Naby Keita and the attacking options that were able to come off the bench.That said they were less heartened with the cover at the back and, while they believe Alisson could go on to become one of the club’s best ever goalkeepers, they do question whether Jurgen Klopp should have brought in another defender before the transfer window closed, and what his best centre-back partnership is.Reds boss Klopp is certainly not short of quality in midfield after the summer arrivals of Keita and Fabinho but James Milner proved on Sunday why he remains such a vital performer – and Coleman gives a fascinating insight into what the former England man is like up close.Coleman – who performed miracles to get Stanley promoted to League One last season – then offers his ‘controversial’ opinion on Roberto Firmino before talks turn to whether Klopp must deliver in what is his third full season in charge at Anfield.They key to winning the title is then discussed – including factors both on and off the field – before another must-listen podcast rounds off with the news surrounding Mo Salah this week.Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s a big weekend for Liverpool FC’s academy with their U18s and U23s sides playing their first home matches of what is set to be another exciting season at Kirby.Neil Critchley’s U23s welcome Tottenham Hotspur to Anfield on Friday (7pm) before the U18s, now managed by the highly regarded Barry Lewtas after Steven Gerrard’s departure to Rangers, take on rivals Manchester United at the academy on Saturday (11am).We preview both matches – and talk much more besides – in our first Academy Show podcast of the new campaign.Our Liverpool FC correspondent James Pearce guests on the show after spending the afternoon in the company of Critchley and Lewtas.The rise of Trent Alexander-Arnold to integral first-team squad member was the highlight of a brilliant season for the academy last time out.And there is real hope that there are more players ready to follow in Trent’s footsteps. The likes of Curtis Jones, Rafa Camacho and Nat Phillips certainly staked a claim with their performances in pre-season and James explains what could happen next for the trio and why goalkeeper Kamil Grabara has a real opportunity on his hands.James also discusses the futures of Sheyi Ojo and Pedro Chirivella before talk turns to the U18s and their summer signing Bobby Duncan, the highly rated young English forward who is the cousin of Reds legend Gerrard.That in turn leads to a debate about why Liverpool is now seen as the club to go to for talented young players before James rounds off the podcast by talking about the returning Pep Lijnders.Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool and football are back – and so are our Weekend Verdict podcasts.And our first guest of the new season is the Merseyside Football Reporter for The Telegraph, Chris Bascombe.Chris was at Anfield on Sunday to watch the Reds make an early statement of intent by sweeping aside West Ham United 4-0.The impressive victory served only to heighten the expectation surrounding Jurgen Klopp’s side.But Chris argues the pressure is largely external and, if Liverpool are unable to overhaul Manchester City in the coming months, very little will change at Anfield – and with good reason.Naby Keita was one of the stars of the win over West Ham and we discuss whether the comparisons with N’golo Kante and Andres Iniesta stand up to scrutiny – and whether Nabil Fekir will be ‘missed’ after all. Oh, and why the Fekir ‘saga’ was never a saga in the first place.Squad depth, Daniel Sturridge and the goalkeeping department all get a mention with Chris believing a way to rebuild Loris Karius’ confidence could come down a traditional route.Talk then turns to transfers and the window, which then leads to a discussion about why Jose Mourinho has a bee in his bonnet about Klopp and Liverpool, and why Manchester United’s rivals Manchester City also have a problem with the team tipped to push them closest in the title race.Chris also makes a bold prediction about how many goals and points the Reds will score and accumulate this season.Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Premier League is back for another season - and Liverpool have hit the ground running.The Reds smashed West Ham United at Anfield, with Mohamed Salah opening the scoring, two goals from Sadio Mane and a strike from Daniel Sturridge doing the business for Jurgen Klopp's side.Liverpool top the league on week one and the Blood Red podcast is overflowing with positivity, with Joe Rimmer being joined by Kristian Walsh and James Pearce to discuss the game.The lads can't help but get carried away by Naby Keita, with James warning against over hyping the Guinean midfielder in one breath and comparing him to Steven Gerrard in another.Kristian pays tribute to James Milner and his "on board navigation system" and the lads discuss Joe Gomez and Liverpool's options at centre-back.There's also time for Kristian to school James in Expected Goals and Joe to crack another awful joke.Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Well, as starts go, that was just about perfect.The 4-0 win over West Ham was Liverpool’s biggest opening day victory at Anfield since 1932 – so little wonder then that the mood is buoyant on our first Post-Game podcast of the new Premier League season.The podcast kicks off with the thoughts of five Reds supporters who phoned into the ECHO after the match.Then you’ll hear from our Liverpool FC correspondent – both home and away – James Pearce.And the pod ends with audio from Jurgen Klopp’s press conference, in which the Reds boss delivers his verdict on the performance, Naby Keita’s eye-catching debut, the expectations surrounding his side, Dejan Lovren’s injury, and the players who had to settle for a place on what must go down as one of the strongest Liverpool benches in years.Enjoy – and if you are a Reds fan who would like to contribute to future Post-Game podcasts, then email [email protected] for further details. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The wait is nearly over – Liverpool kick-off their Premier League campaign at home to West Ham United on Sunday.And we’ve got a full preview of the Anfield clash in our latest podcast.The pod features our very own Liverpool FC correspondent James Pearce, who has been with the Reds every step of the way this summer, in England, America, France and Ireland.James gives us the latest from inside the buzzing Liverpool camp, explains the fine line that Jurgen Klopp is trying to tread, and how he expects the Reds to line-up on Sunday.The pod also features an interview with the West Ham writer for the Football.London website, Sam Inkersole, who explains how the ugly scenes that marred the Hammers’ 3-0 home loss to Burnley in March was the catalyst for a summer of change that saw Manuel Pellegrini replace David Moyes in the hotseat and see nearly £100m splashed on new signings.Sam also talks former £35m Reds forward Andy Carroll and why a confident West Ham will fancy their chances on Sunday.The podcast also features audio from Klopp’s press conference on Friday – including his brilliant three-minute response to the question of whether his Liverpool side can lift the club’s first league title since 1990.He references Rocky Balboa and Ivan Drago and, like the rest of the pod, it’s well worth a listen. Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fresh from headlining the Liverpool's ECHO's successful first live Blood Red Q&A, James Pearce joins host Paul Gorst and Connor Dunn for the latest Blood Red podcast.The trio talk West Ham, the defensive crisis Jurgen Klopp has already, and just how strong the Reds' squad is.Danny Ings' Southampton switch on transfer deadline day is also mentioned, while the subject of further exits is discussed.Connor sticks his neck out and makes a bold prediction, while James names his own top-six this season.As ever, it's a cracking listen. Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fresh from hosting the Liverpool ECHO’s successful first live Blood Red Q&A, Neil Fitzmaurice is back with a very special edition of his Poetry in Motion podcast.Joined by regular sidekicks Joe Rimmer and Dan Kay, the triumvirate kick-off another must-listen pod by assessing the four senior signings the Reds have made this summer.Joe is most excited by Naby Keita and argues one of the perceived flaws in the midfielder’s game could actually be a positive for Liverpool. Dan believes Alisson Becker will once and for all solve the club’s long-standing goalkeeping problem while Fitzy reckons Xherdan Shaqiri could prove to be one of the one of the signings of the season. But what of Fabinho? And are the lads a little concerned by the Brazilian’s pre-season showings?Talk then turns to the Daniel Sturridge revival and why Joe is ready to get his heart broken all over the again.The rest of the podcast is dedicated to predictions and, with Fitzy promising to do a Brendan Rogers-style envelope reveal at the end of the Premier League campaign, the trio give their verdict on who will be champions, who will be relegated, who will be top scorer, who will be the player of the year, who will be the surprise package, and who will be the first manager to go.We think you’ll like the answers to the first and last of those categories in particular. It’s a cracking listen. Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The phoney war is over, the real stuff starts on Sunday, but before then there’s the little matter of transfer deadline day to get through. So to talk the last day of the window, and look back on pre-season and look ahead to the new campaign, Liverpool season-ticket holders Sean Bradbury, Dan Kay and Paul Philbin join host Paul Wheelock for our latest View from the Kop podcast.The Reds have impressed both on and off the pitch during the summer in a manner that Sean, Dan and Paul Philbin believe befits a big club. Indeed, apart from the pursuit of a certain Lyon midfielder, the trio struggle to think of any major dramas since the Champions League final. Dan is a little concerned, though, that a key member of Jurgen Klopp’s squad has yet to put pen to paper on a new deal.However, the mood is overwhelmingly positive, with all three praising the 17-year-old Scouser who has played his way into Klopp’s plans, and the less heralded new signing who Paul reckons could have an impact similar to Yossi Benayoun.Sean, Dan and Paul are relaxed about transfer deadline day and reckon that whatever happens between now and 5pm on Thursday, Liverpool will have done the best business of any of the top six. So will that lead to a first league title since 1990? Dan is very confident and Paul believes, although Sean wonders whether Manchester City will prove just too strong again. That said they all three agree that pre-season has proved the Reds have a key factor in their favour when it comes to toppling Pep Guardiola’s men. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The story of Liverpool’s run to last season’s Champions League final is well told – but less so is the tale of the man whose song soundtracked the memorable march to Kiev.Jamie Webster’s brilliant version of Allez Allez Allez has taken the big Red and fellow matchgoer Dan Nicolson on a remarkable ride that is showing no signs of slowing down yet.From the Ukraine, to the United States, and then to Dublin, Jamie and Dan have experienced a rollercoaster few months they will never forgot.And now back in Liverpool ahead of the new season, they joined hosts Paul Wheelock and Paul Philbin for a special podcast.The duo recall the magical scenes in Shevchenko Park and what it was like to be asked to accompany Liverpool on their pre-season tour of America and Ireland – including the amazing moment Jurgen Klopp walked in on Jamie while he was performing THAT song.Allez Allez Allez has taken on a life of its own and Jamie and Dan, whose BOSS night event was where the song truly came to prominence, explain its origin and the brilliant reason why and how it ended up in the charts.They also pay credit to the club for recognising and buying into the thriving fan culture that has been created by young Liverpool supporters in the city – and why that can only help Klopp’s side on the pitch.It’s a great Scouse success story of collective identity that is being replicated the world over. Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the latest Blood Red podcast, regular host and Liverpool reporter Ian Doyle is joined by Kristian Walsh, Paul Gorst and new ECHO recruit Theo Squires to discuss the win over Napoli, what we learned from Alisson Becker's debut, more moaning from Jose Mourinho while looking ahead to the transfer deadline.Well, looking ahead to the deadline passing, to be honest... For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a special edition of the Blood Red podcast as Ian Doyle is joined by Kristian Walsh, Paul Gorst and Joe Rimmer to answer your questions.The lads talk about which of Liverpool's summer signings will take the Premier League by storm, as well as who might struggle this season.Paul believes thank Alisson will solve a long-standing problem for the Reds, while Joe reckons Keita is going to shock the league.But Kristian isn't so sure on Fabinho. Then there's plenty of discussion about how this Liverpool squad compares to 2008/09 and 2000/01, with the panel convinced that the current team can mount a serious title challenge.Later Kristian talks balls and pot, Paul Gorst is interrupted on a regular basis and Doyle (not Ian) critiques a number of names.Oh, and Joe talks about Emile Heskey. Again. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the latest Allez Les Rouges podcast, our host Peter Hooton is joined by regular John Nicolson... and two very special guests.Danny Nicolson, of the BOSS night, and Jamie Webster, whose brilliant version of Allez Allez Allez was the soundtrack to the run to the Champions League final, are fresh back from Liverpool’s tour of America.And the duo tell Peter what it was like to go behind the curtain and why supporters should be encouraged that the club is not just getting things right on the field.The quartet also discuss the feelgood factor around the Reds, the revival of Daniel Sturridge, and whether Jurgen Klopp is under pressure to deliver his first trophy since arriving at Anfield.Talk also turns to Liverpool’s final friendlies and the Premier League opener at home to West Ham on Sunday week.Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the latest Blood Red podcast, regular host and Liverpool reporter Ian Doyle is joined by ECHO duo Kristian Walsh and Paul Gorst to run the rule over Jurgen Klopp's squad and decide where it could be pruned. Should Loris Karius be sold? Should Daniel Sturridge be kept? And how much can realistically be asked for Divock Origi? There's plenty of discussion and not a lot of overall agreement.Warning: Ian has his Sound Machine out again. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Christopher Beesley and Paul Gorst host a special edition of the Blood Red podcast.They speak to James Pearce in the US who reviews Liverpool's pre-season tour of America.And the boys also take a look back at Liverpool's impressive 4-1 win over Manchester United. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a special edition of the Poetry in Motion podcast as Neil Fitzmaurice (or is that Fitzmorris?) is joined by Joe Rimmer and special guest Natalie Evans.Natalie is the Daily Mirror's US Digital Editor based in New York. She's also a massive Liverpool fan and follows the Reds from afar.She gives a great insight into what it's like supporting Liverpool Stateside and tells us all about some of her favourite Americanisms and what it's like to go to a trailer party.We also discuss Naby Keita and why we just can't hide our excitement any longer, Fitzy suggests that Xherdan Shaqiri could fill the number 10 role, and Joe gets excited about Curtis Jones' potential.There's plenty of discussion about Alisson and what's next for Loris Karius.Oh, and everyone forgot just how good Mohamed Salah is...It's another great listen and don't forget to get your tickets for Blood Red LIVE, hosted by Fitzy himself. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first of our special US tour podcasts, Joe Rimmer and Kristian Walsh are joined by James Pearce - LIVE from Charlotte, North Carolina - to dissect Liverpool's 3-1 defeat to Borussia Dortmund.Our boys battle dodgy Wifi connections, the US weather and sleep deprivation to bring the very latest talk across the pond.The future of Loris Karius is once again a hot topic after his latest mistake, with questions raised on just how the Reds solve that particular problem.On a lighter note, Daniel Sturridge and Naby Keita are hailed, while James asks the question many Liverpool fans want answered: Will Christian Pulisic be at Anfield one day?The striking options still leave a lot to be desired, but Virgil van Dijk and the Academy stars are making a real impression.It's a must listen, as always. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The signing of Alisson for a world record fee for a goalkeeper dominates the latest episode of the brilliant Allez Les Rouges podcast.Host Peter Hooton and his guests, Steph Jones, Ste Monaghan and John Nicolson, are all delighted that the Brazilian has been brought in.But, as well as discussing what kind of keeper the Reds are getting, they look at the wider context of Alisson’s arrival, and ask what it says about Jurgen Klopp, FSG’s policy, and the balance of power in the Premier League.Not that they are completely satisfied, though.Yes, as well as being pleased by the arrivals of Naby Keita and Xherdan Shaqiri, who they reckon could bring the bit of nark the Reds have been missing, Peter and Co still want Klopp to make at least one more signing in one area in particular.If that happens, though, that may lead to the departure of a player who has returned to pre-season looking as sharp as he has in years.But, the question they ask is, can Klopp trust him?The World Cup also gets a mention – as well as THOSE Dejan Lovren comments.It’s another great listen. Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the latest Blood Red podcast, regular host and Liverpool correspondent Ian Doyle is joined by ECHO triumvirate Joe Rimmer, Kristian Walsh and Paul Gorst to assess a busy week at Anfield, not least the world record capture of Alisson from Roma and what that means for Jurgen Klopp, Fenway Sports Group and the Premier League landscape. Also discussed is the growing excitement over Naby Keita, the revival of Daniel Sturridge and a debate over Fabinho. And yes, there is mention of Lazar Markovic. And Joe's potty mouth. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the latest Blood Red podcast, regular host and Liverpool correspondent Ian Doyle finally returns from his holidays and is joined by ECHO regulars Joe Rimmer and Paul Gorst along with brand new sports team member Connor Dunn to look back at the World Cup, ponder Jurgen Klopp's striking options and discuss the club's proposed season ticket amnesty.Makes brief mention of the goalless draw with Bury too, if you're bothered. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's time for another episode of the Blood Red podcast.And this week, Joe Rimmer is joined by Paul Gorst, Dan Kay and Liverpool FC reporter (both home and away) James Pearce to talk Xherdan Shaqiri, Bury and you guessed it, goalkeepers.Danny Ward is to be given his chance as Liverpool's first-choice goalkeeper and James is pleased to see the Welshman rewarded for his patience, but he still believes that Jurgen Klopp might need to dip into the transfer market.There's plenty of discussion about Shaqiri and whether the Swiss winger is the right fit for the Reds.Then we discuss Liverpool's trip to Bury and the return of centre-backs Joel Matip and Virgil van Dijk.And no discussion about defenders is complete without mention of The World's Greatest Defender Dejan Lovren, who Paul Gorst reckons could be in the running for the Ballon d'Or after his performances for club and country this year.It might sound crazy - but there's method to Paul's madness.It all adds up to another must-listen Blood Red podcast. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Neil Fitzmaurice is back with his latest Poetry in Motion podcast alongside the ECHO’s Joe Rimmer and Paul Wheelock – and the trio have a lot to talk about.England’s World Cup exit, Dejan Lovren’s eye-catching comments, Naby Keita, Fabinho and Daniel Sturridge are all up for debate.But the two biggest areas of discussion concern Liverpool’s under-pressure goalkeeper and their business in the transfer market.The spotlight is very much back on Loris Karius after his blunder in the friendly at Tranmere Rovers – and Fitzy, Joe and Paul discuss what Jurgen Klopp must do next.Should the Reds boss keep faith with Karius? Or should he give Danny Ward or Simon Mignolet a go? Or should Klopp pay the money Roma want for Allison?The lads also make sense of the latest rumours including the impending arrival of Xherdan Shaqiri and whether he will be joined at Anfield by Domagoj Vida and – yes him – Nabil Fekir.And another brilliant podcast ends with Fitzy revealing the ECHO’s exciting plans for a live Blood Red podcast event.Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Daniel Sturridge is the big talking point in the latest Blood Red podcast.Joe Rimmer is joined by James Pearce, Paul Gorst and Dan Kay to discuss Liverpool's 7-0 thrashing of Chester, including Sturridge's eye-catching performance.James gives us an insight into what could be next for the man who spent half of last season on loan at West Brom.There's also plenty of discussion about Ben Woodburn and Harry Wilson, Loris Karius' response to his Champions League final horror show and what Liverpool have to do next in the transfer market.Then there's an interesting discussion about England and whether Liverpool fans are starting to get behind the national team. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Six weeks on from the Champions League final and Loris Karius' nightmare night is still on the lips of everybody - not least Jurgen Klopp. After the German boss' latest comments, Blood Red host Kristian Walsh sits down with James Pearce and Paul Gorst to run the rule over the goalkeeping situation at Anfield and whether Karius can truly ever start with a clean slate. There is debate over whether Danny Ward is the solution under Klopp's nose, and what the future holds for Simon Mignolet. The team also preview the opening pre-season friendly with Chester and reflect on a night of mixed emotions for Jordan Henderson. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was one of the most symbolic images of Liverpool’s thrilling run to the Champions League final – captain Jordan Henderson and the rest of the squad holding the banner dedicated to Sean Cox after the semi-final second leg in Rome.And in our latest Allez Les Rouges podcast, host Peter Hooton, regular guest Ste Monaghan and debutant Peter Carney tell the story behind the banner, how it got onto the pitch at the Stadio Olimpico, and how it was eventually taken to Sean’s family back in Dublin.Talk then turns to the superb new Hotel Tia with its owner, and another Allez Les Rouges debutant, Jostein Ansnes, whose passion for Liverpool has taken him from Norway to opening a business in the shadow of Anfield.There’s also plenty of debate on what is a wonderful World Cup including that man Henderson again, Dejan Lovren and why Roberto Firmino is becoming the new David Fairclough (for his country). There are also words of praise for Harry Maguire, Raheem Sterling and the goalkeeper from across the park, Jordan Pickford.That leads to a discussion over the future of Liverpool’s own No 1, Loris Karius. Peter and Co wonder if the German will get a chance to atone for his errors in the Champions League final. But, if that’s not the case, they are not keen on one keeper linked with the Reds on the back of his World Cup showings.It’s another great listen. Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Ellison’s decision to speak out about his eight-year battle with depression....... it’s a battle the boyhood Liverpool fan kept quiet from his family – and one that led him to leading a ‘double life’ and one that ultimately led to the breakdown of his relationship with the mother of his two children.After seeking help, Kevin has been in a better place for some time now.But it was only after seeing a number of fellow footballers do the same, like former Reds goalkeeper Chris Kirkland, and most recently, Crawley Town defender Mark Connolly, that he took the brave decision to open up publicly about the issues he’s faced.It’s a decision that is helping him personally and, as he candidly explains in this podcast, it’s a decision that is leading other players, along with fans, to get in touch with him to ask for his advice.We also speak about Kevin’s enduring passion for the game, which will see him play until he is 40 at least, and what it was like growing up on Breck Road and standing on the Kop, watching his Liverpool heroes, one of whom he went on to play for. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the latest Blood Red podcast, Joe Rimmer is joined by James Pearce, Kristian Walsh and Paul Gorst to discuss Mohamed Salah's new five-year contract with Liverpool.James reveals the details behind Salah's new deal as well as the Reds' plans to get Sadio Mane tied down next. Kristian admits he was worried about keeping hold of Salah and is delighted to see the Egyptian commit his immediate future with the Reds.Pre-season is discussed in detail with James offering the thoughts behind Jurgen Klopp's plans for training and friendlies, while Paul gives his opinion on who will be desperate to impress the Reds boss during the summer.We then hear the latest on Klopp's assistant coach Zeljko Buvac from James, who discusses the role Pep Lijnders could play going forward.The lads finish off with a discussion about the World Cup - and why we might start to see some movement in the transfer market shortly. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What players at the World Cup would you like to see Liverpool sign in the summer transfer window?That was the question taken on by Paul Gorst and Kristian Walsh in a Blood Red podcast special.With the transfer silly season well and truly underway in the summer window, we allowed ourselves to indulge in a bit of fantasy football of our own as we picked out five names each of players who have caught the eye in Russia.We debate and discuss the names and their suitability for Jurgen Klopp's Reds, and also look ahead toward pre-season training, which begins on Monday.There's passionate cases made for Diego Godin, Dries Mertens and Julian Brandt, and Paul and Kristian agree that Mexico's Hirving Lozano would be an ideal fit for the Reds.It's transfer tennis - and it's a must-listen.Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The days of waiting to pick up a copy of the ECHO to find out the latest Liverpool transfer news have long gone.The internet changed that and, for our latest Anfield+ podcast, hosted by Paul Wheelock and featuring Joe Rimmer, Sean Bradbury and ECHO old boy Greg O’Keeffe, we lift the curtain to reveal how we cover the Reds in the social media age.Particular emphasis is placed on transfers and why the Nabil Fekir saga encapsulated the ‘head-spinning’ nature of the modern-day deal.Joe, Sean and Greg also offer an insight into what it is like being a reporter on transfer deadline day and why the arrival of Andy Carroll at Anfield moments before the 2011 January window shut was a precursor for things to come.That leads Joe, Sean and Greg into examining how social media has changed the relationship and dynamic between the ECHO and supporters – and the clubs we cover, too.It’s a fascinating listen. Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Neil Fitzmaurice is joined by regular sidekicks Joe Rimmer and Dan Kay for the latest episode of the unmissable Poetry in Motion podcast.With the World Cup in full swing, events in Russia feature heavily, including Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson’s performances for England, as well as VAR.Talk then turns to transfers and whether Hakim Ziyech should be on Jurgen Klopp’s shopping list and, if not, should the Reds boss go back in for Nabil Fekir.One player definitely through the door at Anfield is Naby Keita, who will officially become a Liverpool player this weekend. Fitzy, Joe and Dan cannot wait to see the £52.7m midfielder in action and wonder whether the Premier League knows just quite what is about to hit it.Safe standing in English football – and this week’s development in parliament – is then discussed.And another brilliant pods finishes where it started – with the World Cup, and England’s chances.Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The World Cup might be in full swing but movement has started within the corridors of Melwood. Host Kristian Walsh is joined by James Pearce and Paul Gorst as they focus on the potential incomings and outgoings of Liverpool's forward line, with the futures of Danny Ings and Divock Origi up in the air. Excitement grows over Naby Keita's imminent arrival, while questions persist over the Nabil Fekir deal and what Liverpool - and Lyon - will do next. There is also reflection on Mohamed Salah's month to forget and how Sadio Mane could become public enemy no.1. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

World Cup talk dominates the latest episode of the brilliant Allez Les Rouges podcast.Host Peter Hooton and regulars Kieth Culvin and John Nicolson discuss the Liverpool players currently representing their countries in Russia including Dejan Lovren, Roberto Firmino and Mo Salah.The lads hope Salah will be rested for the final group game – and debate the lengths leaders and figures will go to use sport for political gain after Chechnya leader Ramzan Kadyrov made a beeline for the Reds hero at Egypt’s questionable choice of training base.Peter, Kieth and John were impressed by England in their opening match – and, unlike Martin Keown, particularly the performance produced by Jordan Henderson.That leads on to a fascinating and lengthy discussion about Liverpool supporters’ relationship with the national team.VAR, Emre Can, Jon Flanagan and Nail Fekir all get a mention before the focus turns to the Reds’ search for a goalkeeper – with a new target, who is in World Cup action, thrown into the mix.It’s another superb listen. Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After three long weeks, James Pearce is back in action.And with him he brings plenty of transfer updates in a very special edition of the Blood Red podcast.James is joined by Joe Rimmer and Kristian Walsh to answer fan questions on Jan Oblak, Alisson Becker, Nabil Fekir and much more.Before that there's plenty of chat about Fekir, what went wrong for Liverpool during that transfer, and whether Jurgen Klopp will seek an alternative.The lads discuss the World Cup, who has caught the eye, and give their tips for a winner.And then there's a long discussion on Jordan Henderson and why he receives so much criticism from certain supporters. James and Kristian think Henderson is massively underrated.There's also updates on Jon Flanagan and Emre Can after both players signed with new clubs this week.It's not a podcast you'll want to miss. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool’s Premier League fixtures are out and the World Cup may be about to kick-off.But our latest episode of Poetry in Motion with Neil Fitzmaurice is mainly concerned with one thing – transfers.Yes, who the Reds will be facing in 2018-19, and events in Russia do get a mention, but the bulk of the talk in another unmissable podcast centres on who Jurgen Klopp should sign next.Fitzy is joined by Joe Rimmer and Dan Kay and they are all in agreement that Klopp should bite the bullet and spend big on a goalkeeper like Jan Oblak.But if the Liverpool boss prefers to splash most of his transfer kitty elsewhere, Joe offers up a no less high-profile alternative.The Reds would not be breaking the bank if they moved for Xherdan Shaqiri, and while some supporters have reservations about the Stoke winger, Fitzy and Co have no doubts.Christian Pulisic, Jamie Vardy and – naturally – Nabil Fekir also get a mention.And it goes without saying that the lads pay tribute to the newly knighted, Sir Kenny Dalglish.Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a special Blood Red podcast, regular host and Liverpool reporter Ian Doyle is joined by ECHO duo Joe Rimmer and Paul Gorst to look ahead to the release of the fixtures for the new Premier League season, discuss the importance of the opening weekend and talk about both false and flying starts from the Reds.Also includes a discussion about the new Deep Violet/Vivid Cactus away kit combination event scenario happening news. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the latest Blood Red podcast, regular host and Liverpool reporter Ian Doyle is joined by ECHO triumvirate Kristian Walsh, Paul Gorst and Dan Kay to debate just what went on with the Nabil Fekir transfer saga, what the Reds should do next, whether fans should give their heads a wobble and if Jurgen Klopp really needs to replace Philippe Coutinho.Also includes an excellent point on Fekir himself. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool are set to confirm their £52.8million swoop for Nabil Fekir - but what does it mean for next season at Anfield?As the excitement over the French international reaches fever pitch, our boys take to the studio for the latest Blood Red podcast to discuss exactly what the future holds with Fekir at the club.Where will Fekir play?How impressive has the business from the club been so far?What does it mean for the rest of the summer?And why is the pressure is off Fekir to hit the ground running straight away?Host Kristian Walsh is joined by Paul Gorst and Liverpool fan Dan Kay to dissect the deal. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You’ll have all seen it by now – the reaction on social media from rival supporters to Liverpool’s Champions League final defeat.But, in our latest Allez Les Rouges podcast, host Peter Hooton and regulars Kieth Culvin, Steve Monaghan, and John and Danny Nicolson spell out just why Reds supporters are still smiling despite the loss to Real Madrid.The lads take you back to the magical scenes at the BOSS Night event in Shevchenko Park – which Danny organised – and why they prove that youth culture is alive and well in the Liverpool fan base.They also address the game itself and, contrary to what is believed outside the red half of Merseyside, explain why no right-minded Liverpool supporter is blaming Sergio Ramos. In fact, they wonder whether Ramos is just the type of player Jurgen Klopp’s ‘nice’ side are missing.Talk then turns to transfer targets. Peter and Co are in agreement that one position Klopp must strengthen is in goal, after Loris Karius’ display in Kiev, and state why the Reds boss should also consider a move for Jamie Vardy.And another unmissable podcast ends with an exclusive that supporters heading to Dublin for this summer's friendly with Napoli will want to hear.Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the latest Blood Red podcast, regular host and Liverpool reporter Ian Doyle is joined by ECHO duo Kristian Walsh and Joe Rimmer to ponder Brazil's visit to Anfield to take on Croatia, the reception for Philippe Coutinho and the latest on Nabil Fekir.There then follows a lively conversation over who exactly has been Liverpool's worst-ever signing, including such highlights as Sean Dundee, Alberto Aquilani, Paul Konchesky, Sean Dundee, Jimmy Carter and Sean Dundee.And Sean Dundee. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Regular Blood Red podcast host Ian Doyle is back from his travels to Kiev and is joined by ECHO duo Kristian Walsh and Joe Rimmer to assess a lively few days of all things Anfield. Top of the agenda is the goalkeeping situation following what happened to Loris Karius in the Champions League final, prompting an in-depth discussion regarding what transfers are required, how much there is to spend and who should be bought.Includes a big shout from Ian that nobody really agrees with. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices