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The Anfield Wrap: Bundesliga Leads The Way

Neil Atkinson, Gareth Roberts, Dan Morgan and Adam Smith assess this weekend's Bundesliga restart and what it means for the Premier League and football as a whole... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 18, 202051 min

The Weekender: Stephen Darby Day

Gareth Roberts is joined by Mo Stewart, Siobhan Biggane and Dan Morgan to discuss the latest on the Premier League's potential return, as well as the futures of Adam Lallana and Xherdan Shaqiri. Also on the show, former Reds Craig Lindfield and Robbie Threlfall chat about their challenge in support of the Darby Rimmer MND Foundation, former olympian Sally Gunnell talks motivation for athletes, and Aintree Gin discuss producing their own hand sanitiser. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 15, 20201h 19m

The Anfield Wrap: No More Null And Void

Neil Atkinson, Gareth Roberts, John Gibbons and Andy Heaton assess the state of play after the latest round of Premier League meetings and government advice around the return of football... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 11, 202044 min

The Weekender: Timo Werner And The Future Of Transfers

John Gibbons is joined by Andy Heaton, Ian Ryan, Adam Smith and Paul Johnson to discuss the future of Timo Werner and transfers in general, as well as Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Naby Keita. Also on the show, John speaks to the Merseyside PPE Hub, and Ceylon Andi Hickman from Football Beyond Borders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 8, 20201h 6m

The Anfield Wrap: Relegation Fears

Neil Atkinson, Gareth Roberts, Mo Stewart and Dan Morgan look back at some of the key games under Klopp, and ahead to the big decisions the Premier League has to confront particularly around relegation... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 4, 20201h 20m

The Weekender: 'Project Restart'

Gareth Roberts is joined by Andy Heaton, Josh Sexton, Emma Sanders and Adam Smith to discuss the latest from the Premier League, as well as Gini Wijnaldum and James Milner. Also on the show, John Gibbons speaks to Forbes Duff from the LFC Foundation, and Andy chats to David Critchley from Lids Delivery about how they're helping during this crisis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 1, 20201h 42m

The Anfield Wrap: Klopp's Early European Adventures

Neil Atkinson is joined by John Gibbons, Gareth Roberts and Dan Morgan to look back at some of the key games under Klopp, and ahead to some of the big decisions he has to make around his stars of the future. Also on the show, Neil speaks to The Athletic's Sarah Shephard about her piece on Liverpool FC Women and the conditions under which they have been playing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 27, 20201h 5m

The Weekender: The Waiting Game

John Gibbons is joined by Cathy Long, Kev Walsh, Sanj Shetty and Ian Ryan to discuss the events of this past week, including the latest from the Premier League and EFL. Also on the show, we've got Ollie Connolly on Robert Kraft twice nearly buying Liverpool and what stopped him, and David Jaggs from The Ragamuffins on two new singles released in aid of Fans Supporting Foodbanks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 24, 20201h 8m

The Anfield Wrap: Being Liverpool - The Past, Present & Future

Neil Atkinson is joined by Gareth Roberts, Adam Smith and Phil Blundell to look back at some of the key games under Klopp, and ahead to some of the big decisions he has to make around his stars of the future. Also on the show, Neil speaks to MP for Garston and Halewood Maria Eagle about the 'Public Advocate Bill', as well as The Athletic's James Pearce about his piece on the infamous fly-on-the-wall series 'Being Liverpool'. The Anfield Wrap's free podcast is brought to you in partnership with The Athletic, the place to go for extensive coverage of clubs up and down the country from respected writers, outside the standard match reports and transfer chat. Click hereto sign up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 20, 20201h 12m

The Weekender: Ta Rafa La

Gareth Roberts is joined by Andy Heaton, Craig Hannan and Leanne Prescott to discuss the events of this past week, including Rafa Benitez's 60th birthday. Also on the show, Tim Burgess from The Charlatans discusses Tim’s Twitter Listening Parties and Steve Rotheram, Mayor of Liverpool City Region, outlines a new scheme to help community organisations during the Coronavirus crisis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 17, 20201h 3m

From The Vault: Liverpool 4 Borussia Dortmund 3

In the latest edition of our 'From The Vault' series we go back to 2016, with our immediate post-match reaction to The Reds' historic comeback against Borussia Dortmund at Anfield. Neil Atkinson was joined by John Gibbons, Paul Senior, Phil Blundell and many more to celebrate Dejan Lovren's late winner against Jürgen Klopp's old side. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 14, 202040 min

Midnight Caller: Simon Hughes On The Moment That Changed Michael Owen's Career

Neil Atkinson speaks to Simon Hughes, who has written a piece for The Athletic about a moment 21 years ago that changed Michael Owen's career forever... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 14, 202022 min

The Anfield Wrap: #RememberingThe96

Neil Atkinson is joined by Rob Gutmann, Ben Johnson and Damian Kavanagh to look back at some of the key games under Klopp, and Neil and Damian have a chat about the #RememberingThe96 campaign. Check out the designer and download your copy of the poster to show your support for the campaign here. The Anfield Wrap's free podcast is brought to you in partnership with The Athletic, the place to go for extensive coverage of clubs up and down the country from respected writers, outside the standard match reports and transfer chat. Click here to sign up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 13, 20201h 4m

The Weekender: #PlayersTogether

John Gibbons is joined by Rob Gutmann, Cathy Long, Adam Melia and Andy Heaton to discuss the events of this past week, including the #PlayersTogether movement led by our captain Jordan Henderson. Also on the show, John talks to BBC's North West Tonight's Owain Wyn Evans, Rubi Deschamps about 'Behind The Dream' her documentary about Trent Alexander-Arnold and Jane Boland about James Place and the support they are offering during the current lockdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 9, 20201h 10m

Free Reaction Special: Liverpool Reverse Furlough Decision

Neil Atkinson is joined by Gareth Roberts, John Gibbons, Andy Heaton and Jay McKenna to react to the news that Liverpool have decided to reverse their decision to furlough non-playing staff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 6, 202017 min

Cup Of Tea: Maher Nasser

Neil Atkinson speaks to Maher Nasser, the Director of the Outreach Division in the United Nations Department of Global Communications, about his role, the Coronavirus crisis and more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 6, 202027 min

The Anfield Wrap: Liverpool’s Furlough Own Goal

Joining Neil Atkinson to react to Liverpool’s decision to furlough their non-playing staff and what it means in terms of the wider picture at the club are Gareth Roberts, John Gibbons and Jay McKenna. The Anfield Wrap’s free podcast is brought to you in partnership with The Athletic, the place to go for extensive coverage of clubs up and down the country from respected writers, outside the standard match reports and transfer chat. Click here to sign up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 6, 20201h 16m

The Weekender: The Cloak Of Anonymity

Gareth Roberts is joined by Fuad Hasan, Caoimhe O'Neill and Josh Sexton to discuss another anonymous contribution to the season-ending debate. Also on the show, Timo Tierney talks about The Florrie's current community contributions, Jamie Webster about his upcoming charity single and Becky Ayres about Sound City's 'Guest House' project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 3, 20201h 17m

Lower League Show: Non-League Null And Void

The FA announced last week that all non-league football below the three conference divisions will end immediately with the results of this season declared null and void. What does that mean for those affected? Gareth Roberts speaks to Vauxhall Motors chairman Tony Woodley, as well as Martin Ryman and Jim Stanway from South Liverpool to find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 1, 202026 min

The Anfield Wrap: One Way Or Another

Joining Neil Atkinson to look at the current state of play and what may come next are Gareth Roberts, Rob Gutmann and Kev Walsh, and Neil also speaks to The Athletic's James Horncastle. The Anfield Wrap's free podcast is brought to you in partnership with The Athletic, the place to go for extensive coverage of clubs up and down the country from respected writers, outside the standard match reports and transfer chat. Click here to sign up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 30, 20201h 12m

The Weekender: Is Transfer Talk Out Of Touch?

John Gibbons is joined by Craig Hannan and Dan Austin to ask whether it's the right time to be talking about transfers amid all the uncertainty. Also on the show, John speaks to Jonny Bongo after a big week for the Bongo's Bingo team and Benny from the Brighton Kop discusses what supporters clubs can do to stay connected. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 27, 202058 min

Well Read: The Price Of Football - Kieran Maguire

Neil Atkinson speaks to football finance expert about his book 'The Price Of Football' which examines how professional football clubs operate as businesses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 26, 202035 min

TAW Special: Marcus Mumford On His You’ll Never Walk Alone Charity Cover

Marcus Mumford of Mumford & Sons talks about his newly released cover version of ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’, in aid of War Child UK and The Grenfell Foundation. John Gibbons hosts as Marcus goes in depth on the choice of song and why he is so deeply involved in supporting both War Child UK and The Grenfell Foundation. Donate to War Child & Grenfell Foundation here. Listen to/download the single here. Also, a note from Marcus… “Here’s a song for you, because it feels like the right time to get it out. “All record royalties and record company profits from this song will go to Grenfell Foundation and War Child UK from this song will go to Grenfell Foundation and War Child UK. These are uncertain times for so many people, and we get that. “We’re trying to pursue a ‘both/and’ approach – to find out how we can support our literal neighbours, whilst also thinking of those further away who need our help more than ever. I work with both organisations, I have been in contact with them throughout the COVID pandemic, they’re doing amazing work supporting vulnerable people, but it’s really hard right now. “I recorded this song after a conversation with my dear friend Jason Sudeikis, as I’ve been scoring his unreleased television show, Ted Lasso. It may still end up in the show, but we’ve had it up our sleeve for a couple of months. For lots of reasons we wanted it just to be out in the world sooner rather than later, so here it is, with love.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 23, 202012 min

The Anfield Wrap: The Next Steps

With doubts remaining around what next season looks like, how are Liverpool likely to plan for the future - particularly around transfers? Joining Neil Atkinson to look at the current state of play and what may come next are Gareth Roberts, Paul Senior and Adam Melia. The Anfield Wrap's free podcast is brought to you in partnership with The Athletic, the place to go for extensive coverage of clubs up and dow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 23, 202051 min

The Weekender: Coronavirus, Klopp & The Season So Far

With the Coronavirus situation changing every hour, the Premier League have bought themselves more time by postponing the season further until April 30. Neil Atkinson is joined by Lizzi Doyle, Kev Walsh and Adam Smith to assess the situation and look back on the season up until this point. Also on the show, John Gibbons checks in with the team at Homebaked, Laura Lexx talks about her 'Sensible Klopp' tweets and the LFC Foundation outline their Coronavirus contingencies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 20, 20201h 7m

The Anfield Wrap: Wider Consequences

Coronavirus has put a stop to the football, but there are a lot of question marks for clubs up and down the pyramid beyond Liverpool and the Premier League title. Joining Neil Atkinson to look at the current state of play and what may come next are John Gibbons, Gareth Roberts and Andy Heaton. The Anfield Wrap's free podcast is brought to you in partnership with The Athletic, the place to go for extensive coverage of clubs up and down the country from respected writers, outside the standard match reports and transfer chat. Click hereto sign up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 16, 202040 min

The Weekender: A Derby Day Date With Destiny

The weekend we've been waiting for our whole lives potentially lies ahead of us, and us Reds need a big boost after a harsh Champions League exit in the week. Neil Atkinson is joined by Gareth Roberts, Caoimhe O'Neill and Damian Kavanagh to look back over the week just gone and ahead to a massive Merseyside derby on Monday. Also on the show, Emma Case talks about the 'Red Project' and The Athletic's Greg O'Keeffe previews Everton-Liverpool. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 13, 202048 min

Free TAW Special: WWE Superstar Sheamus Talks Wrestlemania And The Reds

With WrestleMania around the corner and Liverpool flying high, TAW sat down with WWE superstar Sheamus to talk all things wrestling and The Reds. Andy Heaton hosts as Sheamus goes in depth about his big WWE comeback and how he think’s tonight game against Atletico Madrid will play out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 11, 202032 min

The Anfield Wrap: Back On Track And Two Wins From The Title

Liverpool returned to winning ways by beating Bournemouth 2-1 at Anfield, while a Manchester City defeat put The Reds two wins from the title ahead of a huge week. Joining Neil Atkinson to look back on another huge weekend for Jürgen Klopp and co are Ian Ryan, Kev Walsh, Phil Blundell and Mike Girling. The Anfield Wrap's free podcast is brought to you in partnership with The Athletic, the place to go for extensive coverage of clubs up and down the country from respected writers, outside the standard match reports and transfer chat. Click hereto sign up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 9, 202058 min

The Weekender: Can The Reds Strike Back And Pop The Cherries?

Liverpool entertain Bournemouth on Saturday morning looking to bounce back from defeats to both Watford in the league and Chelsea in the FA Cup. Neil Atkinson is joined by Paddy Fitzsimmons, Chris Maguire and Jay McKenna to chat about the big game on Saturday morning and what Spion Kop 1906 have planned to get everyone up and raring to go in the early kick-off. Also on the show, Neil talks to the Athletic’s Peter Rutzler to get the opposition view as well a broader chat about The Cherries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 6, 202050 min

Wildcards: Liverpool's Best Last-Minute Goal

On this week's Wildcards the panel discuss the Chaokoh advert, Liverpool's best last-minute goal, teams they like that others hate and the best album by a shit band. Emilia Bona hosts and is joined by Rob Gutmann, Lizzi Doyle, Ian Salmon, Helen Poole and Mike Kearney to get stuck into all that. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 3, 202047 min

Chelsea v Liverpool: The Team Talk

Jürgen Klopp confirmed that James Milner and Joe Gomez are fit to face Chelsea, while hinting there may be further changes to his side for the trip to Stamford Bridge. To react to Klopp's press conference and preview the game, Josh Sexton is joined by Craig Hannan, Kev Walsh and Chloe Bloxam, while Rebecca Knight gives the opposition view. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 3, 202048 min

The Friday Show: Some Home FA Cup Upsets In The Offing?

With Derby County, Reading and Sheffield Wednesday all at home to Premier League opposition, could there be more FA Cup upsets in the offing? Gareth Roberts speaks to Joel Clyne to look ahead to Derby-Man United, Paul Mann previews Reading-Sheff United, and James Marriott talks Sheffield Wednesday-Man City. Meanwhile, Mo Stewart is joined in the studio by Lizzi Doyle, Adam Melia and Dan Austin to take a broader look ahead to the latest round of FA Cup fixtures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 2, 20201h 15m

Watford 3 Liverpool 0: The Review

Watford were able to outthink and outfight Liverpool on Saturday evening, but what went so badly wrong for The Reds at Vicarage Road? Dan Morgan is joined by Sean Rogers and Goal.com's Neil Jones to assess that and dissect the finer details of a rare defeat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 2, 202042 min

The Anfield Wrap: Liverpool Taste First Loss But Can Bounce Back Quickly

Liverpool's resounding defeat to Watford was tough to take given the run The Reds had put together, but with Chelsea away on Tuesday they have the chance to bounce back quickly. Joining Rob Gutmann to talk through the weekend's game and look ahead to an FA Cup away trip are Ben Johnson, Paul Cope and Ian Salmon. The Anfield Wrap's free podcast is brought to you in partnership with The Athletic, the place to go for extensive coverage of clubs up and down the country from respected writers, outside the standard match reports and transfer chat. Click here to sign up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 2, 202049 min

TAW Special: Peter Moore & Paul Amann

With Liverpool travelling to Chelsea away on Tuesday night in the FA Cup, it's possible that a certain homophobic chant aimed at the home team will get an outing. Gareth Roberts is joined by CEO Peter Moore and Paul Amann from Kop Outs to discuss the chant, why it is offensive and why it needs packing in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 2, 202018 min

Watford 3 Liverpool 0: The Post-Match Show

Well. That was shite wasn't it? Liverpool have lost their first game this season to Watford, meaning The Reds remain top by 22 and 12 points from the title. Joining John Gibbons to give their immediate thoughts are Lizzi Doyle and Stu Wright. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 29, 202033 min

AFQ: They've Rebadged It You Fool

It's AFQ Friday and with your host Emilia Bona is Steve Graves, Lizzi Doyle, Mike Kearney, Rob Gutmann and Chris Barbour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 28, 20201h 4m

Watford v Liverpool: The Team Talk

Jürgen Klopp held one of his more bizarre pre-match press conferences ahead of the trip to Watford, with Coronavirus and the Chaokoh advert both on the agenda. To react to that and look ahead to the game, Josh Sexton is joined by Gareth Roberts, Ian Ryan and Ben Johnson, while Bradley Hayden provides the opposition view. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 28, 202041 min

The Weekender: Financial Wins, Werner & Watford

Liverpool travel to Watford on Saturday evening after a week in which their courtship with Timo Werner reached new heights, and there was positive news in the shape of the club's finances. Gareth Roberts is joined by Andy Heaton, Becky Loy, Shaun O’Donnell and Ragnhild Lund Ansnes to look ahead and discuss all of that. Also on the show, football finance expert Kieran Maguire talks through Liverpool's accounts, and Lizzi Doyle talk about the upcoming "Livergirls" event with Ragnhild. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 28, 20201h 7m

The Friday Show: League Cup Final Weekend

The big focus this weekend will be on Sunday's action, with the Premier League's biggest games and the League Cup final taking place. Mo Stewart is joined by Lizzi Doyle, Mike Kearney and Paul Hogan in the studio to look ahead to that and the other games of note. Meanwhile, The Athletic’s Greg O’Keeffe looks ahead to Everton-United, Rich Hobbs previews Spurs-Wolves and Ben Anderson talks through the Wembley trip. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 27, 20201h 25m

Unwrapped: The Manchester City Saga

With The Reds' closest rivals Manchester City facing the possibility of a two-year suspension from European competition, what would a ban mean for their future and for Liverpool? Rob Gutmann is joined by Mo Stewart, Ian Ryan, Mike Kearney and Adam Melia to discuss and dissect all of that. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 26, 202045 min

Desert Island Goals: Peter Moore

Liverpool's CEO Peter Moore is the latest guest on Desert Island Goals, discussing his love affair with the club and the goals that decorated his life supporting The Reds. John Gibbons hosts as Peter looks back on his earliest memories of going the game, as well as his fondest memories being made by this current side. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 26, 202050 min

Liverpool 3 West Ham United 2: The Review

With Jordan Henderson absent against West Ham, The Reds needed a different man to step up in his absence - but who did it best? To discuss that, and dissect the finer details of another Anfield win, Dan Morgan is joined by Ian Ryan and Paul Cope. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 25, 202045 min

The Anfield Wrap: Reds Forced To Go Hammer And Tongs For Three Points

Liverpool were made to toil against a stubborn West Ham side, coming from behind to record another victory against David Moyes' miserable Anfield record. Joining Gareth Roberts to look back at the game and where it stands The Reds this season in general are Mike Kearney, Andy Heaton and Paul Senior. The Anfield Wrap's free podcast is brought to you in partnership with The Athletic, the place to go for extensive coverage of clubs up and down the country from respected writers, outside the standard match reports and transfer chat. Click here to sign up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 25, 202055 min

Liverpool 3 West Ham 2: The Post-Match Show

It wasn’t vintage, it wasn’t pretty, but Liverpool once again ground it out when asked questions by a spiky West Ham at Anfield. Joining John Gibbons for immediate post-match reaction are Fuad Hasan, Neil Docking and Jay McKenna. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 24, 202026 min

AFQ Football: The Big Lift

On this week's AFQ Football, the panel discuss whether former players should be involved with the lifting of the league title. To get stuck into that as well as the rest of your questions, John Gibbons is joined by Gareth Roberts, Lizzi Doyle, Chloe Bloxam and Tim Smith. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 24, 202041 min

The Coach Home: Southampton And Palace Bounce Back

Southampton and Crystal Palace both managed to put an end to their respective winless runs this weekend, solidifying their positions in mid table. John Gibbons is joined by Freddie Hunt from The Ugly Inside for the Saints view, Robbie Scotcher for The Eagles, and Alan Wares from Albion Roar for reaction to Sheffield-Brighton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 24, 202032 min

AFQ: Freebie Friday

Neil Atkinson is joined for this weeks AFQ Friday by Timo Tierney, Fuad Hasan, Craig Hannan, Kev Walsh and Neil Docking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 21, 20201h 4m

Liverpool v West Ham: The Team Talk

Jürgen Klopp confirmed that Jordan Henderson is set to miss around three weeks of action with the hamstring injury that saw him taken off in the defeat to Atletico Madrid on Tuesday. Mo Stewart is joined by Andy Heaton, Mike Kearney and Tim Smith in the studio to react to that and preview the game, while Andy Middleton provides the opposition view. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 21, 202044 min