The Anfield Wrap

Liverpool overcame a stubborn Watford at Anfield to once again record a victory at Anfield. Joining Neil Atkinson for immediate post-match reaction are Adam Smith, Kev Walsh and Oobah Butler. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's been a big week at Liverpool with Champions League last 16 qualification secured, a new signing on the horizon and a return to Anfield on Saturday. Neil Atkinson is joined by Rob Gutmann, Kev Walsh, Dan Sheard and BOSS Night's Kieran Molyneux to react to all that and look ahead. Also on the show, Elvis Costello and Ian Prowse talk about their upcoming tour, and The Athletic's Adam Leventhal talks Watford-Liverpool. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There was outcry when Qatar was selected to host the 2022 World Cup, and with Liverpool's involvement in the Club World Cup, the scrutiny continues. Jay McKenna is joined by Neil Atkinson and Andy Heaton to discuss the issues, the impact it has already had and what it means for football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool racked up eight goals against Everton and Bournemouth this week as they distanced themselves further from title rivals Manchester City. Joining Neil Atkinson to talk through the weekend's action and what's to come this week are Gareth Roberts, Andy Heaton 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

Liverpool started a busy December in the best possible fashion by thrashing Everton, and they now travel to Bournemouth with momentum on their side. Neil Atkinson is joined by Ste Evans, Spion Kop 1906's Paddy Fitzsimons and The Athletic's James Pearce to react and look ahead. Also on the show, Paul Amann from Kop Outs discusses the Rainbow Laces campaign, and The Athletic's Peter Rutzler talks Bournemouth-Liverpool. Want to get involved with the Last Fan Standing quiz? Download their app here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Given that it's derby day, we've decided to revisit the aftermath of one of the greatest moments in a Merseyside derby at Anfield created by Divock Origi. It's our post-match show from this time last year, featuring Neil Atkinson, John Gibbons, Andy Heaton, Paul Senior and Paul Johnson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool capitalised on Man City's slip at Newcastle, but The Reds lead at the top stays at eight points after Leicester secured a late win over Everton. Joining Neil Atkinson to talk through the weekend's action and what's to come this week are Rob Gutmann, Adam Smith and Chloe Bloxam. 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

Liverpool will be looking to bounce back from a disappointing draw against Napoli in the week, with Brighton the weekend's visitors to Anfield. Neil Atkinson is joined by James Sutton, Philippa Smallwood and Paul Hogan to react and look ahead. Also on the show, Liverpool's COO Andy Hughes offers an update on the Anfield Road expansion, Michelle Smith discusses the Kit It Out campaign and The Athletic's Andy Naylor talks Brighton-Liverpool. Want to get involved with the Last Fan Standing quiz? Download their app here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool's 2-1 victory at Crystal Palace ensured The Reds remained eight points clear at the top, with wins elsewhere for Leicester and Manchester City. Joining Neil Atkinson to talk through the weekend's action and the impact it has had are Gareth Roberts, Paul Senior, Paul Hogan and the Evening Standard's David Lynch. 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

Back in 2017, John Gibbons and Andy Heaton sat down with Liverpool legend Xabi Alonso in Munich for a wide-ranging 50 minute exclusive interview. The Liverpool legend talks in detail about the highs and lows of his time in the game, including what it was like settling in a foreign country, to that night in Istanbul and ultimately why he left Liverpool after coming so close to winning that elusive league title. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Over the international break, The Anfield Wrap team have had the chance to go out in to the community and see the great work that the LFC Foundation and Red Neighbours team are doing around Liverpool. John Gibbons went to find out where the money from the most recent LFC Legends game is going to and Gareth Roberts went along to Kirkby for the Walking Football launch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool are back after the final international break of the year, but how are things looking in terms of injuries within The Reds' ranks? Gareth Roberts is joined by Adam Melia, Damian Kavanagh and Paddy Fitzsimons from Spion Kop 1906 to discuss that and look ahead to Crystal Palace away. Also on the show, John Gibbons chats to Jamie Carragher about his new podcast and Stephen Darby joins Josh Sexton and Andy Heaton to talk about the Darby Rimmer MND Foundation. Want to get involved with the Last Fan Standing quiz? Download their app here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Newly appointed Kick It Out chairman Sanjay Bhandari speaks exclusively to The Anfield Wrap about his plans for the organisation. John Gibbons hosted as Sanjay went into depth about his ideas for a three-month listening tour, education and empowering supporters. If you want to get in touch with Sanjay to be a part of his listening tour and have any ideas on what Kick It Out should be doing in the future, please e-mail [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A crowd of 23,500 packed into Anfield to watch Liverpool Women narrowly lose out to Everton, on a historic day for women's football on Merseyside. Joining John Gibbons to talk through the women's Merseyside derby and the impact it could have are Philippa Smallwood, Leanne Prescott and Emma Sanders. 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

With the aftermath of Liverpool's 3-1 win over Manchester City still rumbling on, there's another huge match coming up at Anfield this Sunday. John Gibbons is joined by Gareth Roberts, Andy Heaton and Jay McKenna to look back on the past week and ahead to Liverpool Women v Everton Ladies. Also on the show, Andy chats to Everton fan Sarah Halpin about the Merseyside derby and Neil Atkinson speaks to The Athletic's Raphael Honigstein about his new book on Jürgen Klopp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool's 3-1 win over Manchester City took them nine clear of the champions, with The Reds now the bookies' favourites for the Premier League title. Joining ESPN's Melissa Reddy to talk through Liverpool's latest crazy win are Gareth Roberts, Rob Gutmann, 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 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

This is the opening of our raucous post match show as Liverpool beat Manchester City to go EIGHT points clear at the top of the Premier League. To listen to the full show in all its glory go to www.theanfieldwrap.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's been a busy week building up to Man City-Liverpool with manager comments and injuries dominating headlines, but are the stakes now raised for The Reds? John Gibbons is joined by Damian Kavanagh, Siobhan Biggane and Spion Kop's Paddy Fitzsimons to look ahead, and The Athletic's Sam Lee joins Josh Sexton to discuss City's fortunes. Also on the show, Liverpool Women's striker Courtney Sweetman-Kirk chats to Andy Heaton about the Merseyside derby, and Michael Cox speaks to Neil Atkinson about his book. Want to get involved with the Last Fan Standing quiz? Download their app here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool have come from behind to win three times in a week, with Mane stealing the spotlight at Villa park with a 94th minute winner. Joining Neil Atkinson to chat about Liverpool's 2-1 victory is Kev Walsh, Adam Melia, Rob Gutmann and Philippa Smallwood. 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

It's a jam-packed Weekender with Arsenal reaction, Aston Villa buildup, and chats with Jamie Webster about his new single and James Milner about his book. Neil Atkinson is joined by Lizzi Doyle, Josh Sexton and Stu Wright to show love to all our Reds, and The Athletic's Aston Villa writer Gregg Evans gives us the view from Sunday's opposition. Want to get involved with the Last Fan Standing quiz? Download their app here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This month's preview is a 25 minute special where Gareth Roberts and Paul Cope are joined by James Milner. The Liverpool vice-captain discusses winding up Messi, what Klopp is like at half time, creating a Liverpool legacy and being a senior pro in the dressing room. This is available on The Anfield Wrap app for subscribers - both video and audio. Simply visit theanfieldwrap.com/subscribe and download The Anfield Wrap app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mo Salah's winning penalty sent Anfield into raptures, but did a 2-1 scoreline tell the whole story of Liverpool's win over Spurs? To discuss that and look ahead to what the rest of the week, Neil Atkinson is joined by Gareth Roberts, Ben Johnson, Kev Walsh and Chloe Bloxam. Also in the show, Neil talks to Amy Lawrence about her new book '89'. 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

In a free TAW Special Neil Atkinson talks to Jonathan Humphries of the Liverpool Echo about Liverpool's court case victory over current kit supplier New Balance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's your Weekender show to take you into a huge weekend with a bang. Neil Atkinson is joined by Joel Sanderson-Murray, Gareth Roberts and John Gibbons. Also on the show, Robbie O'Neill to talk about his new film 'Seconds Out', Jacob Hickey on Liverpool's Wine Festival and The Athletic's Charlie Eccleshare talks all things Tottenham. Want to get involved with the Last Fan Standing quiz? Download their app here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two non-league clubs hit the headlines for differing reasons as the final round of FA Cup qualifiers took place this weekend. John Gibbons is joined by Ian from the Up The Boro fanzine to get the story behind Haringey Borough, as well as Potters Bar Town manager Lee O'Leary to tell his team's tales. Also on the line are The Athletic's Phil Hay to talk about Leeds United, and James Richards from the D3D4 podcast to give the lowdown on Leagues One and Two. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool managed to nick a draw after another disappointing display against Manchester United, but how can The Reds overcome their Old Trafford hoodoo? To discuss that and look ahead to what this week will hold, Neil Atkinson is joined by Gareth Roberts, Andy Heaton, Mo Stewart and Phil Blundell. 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

Liverpool travel to Old Trafford where Jürgen Klopp is yet to win, but can his side break another record and distance themselves further from Man United? Joining Neil Atkinson to discuss that are Dan Morgan, Damian Kavanagh, Chris Maguire and The Echo's Emilia Bona. Also on the show, John Gibbons chats to Juliana Landim from drum ensemble Katumba, John Connors tells Neil about "Ireland's Call" and The Athletic's Laurie Whitwell talks all things United. Want to get involved with the Last Fan Standing quiz? Download their app here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Kirkland chats exclusively to The Anfield Wrap about his mental health journey and how it led to him setting up the "Yapa" app to help others. John Gibbons and Lizzi Doyle ask Chris all about that, as well as his thoughts on the current Liverpool men and women's teams, and of course the goalkeepers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool are back in action this weekend as they travel to Old Trafford for the biggest game of the weekend in world football. Neil Atkinson is joined by Rob Gutmann, Ben Johnson, Paul Cope and Gareth Roberts to look forward to the Old Trafford tussle. Also in the show, a chat about the whether the average age of this Liverpool side is a cause for concern and also discussed is the recently announced changes to fan cards and the proposed changes around photo ID. 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

On Friday 10th January John Bishop will host an all-star comedy show at the 3 Arena in Dublin in order to raise much-needed funds for The Sean Cox Rehabilitation Trust. John Gibbons spoke to John Bishop about why he wanted to organise the show, putting the line up together and why Sean's story resonates with so many of us. Tickets for Support Sean go on sale on Monday at 9am and will be available on this link. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's the fourth anniversary of Jürgen Klopp's appointment this week, so what better time to look back on the progress made and dream about what's to come. Joining Neil Atkinson to do just that are Adam Smith, Ian Salmon and Liverpool.com's Joel Rabinowitz. Also on the show, Emma Smith previews the upcoming Irish Festival, Jayne Lawless talks about a new exhibition at Homebaked and The Athletic's Chris Waugh discusses the Longstaff brothers. Want to get involved with the Last Fan Standing quiz? Download their app here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A late James Milner penalty put Liverpool in dreamland, but little did we know the win over Leicester was only the start of a perfect weekend for Reds. Neil Atkinson is joined by Rob Gutmann, Ian Ryan, Jay McKenna and Siobhan Biggane to discuss the big results and where they leave Jürgen Klopp's side. 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. To sign up go to: http://www.theathletic.co.uk/theanfieldwrap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool are back in Premier League action at Anfield with Leicester City the visitors, and it's the return of a familiar face in Brendan Rodgers. Joining Neil Atkinson to look ahead to the weekend are Gareth Roberts, Adam Melia, the Echo's Steve Graves and The Athletic's James Pearce. Also on the show, John Gibbons chats to Daniel Hunt from the band Ladytron and Andy Heaton chats to John Connors about the upcoming 'Kop Mania' event. Want to get involved with the Last Fan Standing quiz? Download their app here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool overcame a tough challenge against Sheffield United to maintain their five-point gap at the top of the Premier League. Neil Atkinson is joined by Gareth Roberts, Paul Cope, Phil Blundell and the Evening Standard's David Lynch to discuss the big talking points from the weekend. 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. To sign up go to: http://www.theathletic.co.uk/theanfieldwrap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool travel to Sheffield United on Saturday afternoon, but the big news coming out of the club is that their trademark attempt has been rejected. Joining John Gibbons to preview the game and react to that news are Andy Heaton, Adam Melia, Stu Wright, Philippa Smallwood and The Redmen TV's Chris Pajak. Also on the show, John gets Spirit Of Shankly chairman Joe Blott's thoughts and Josh Sexton speaks to The Athletic's Sheffield United writer Richard Sutcliffe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After every game The Anfield Wrap react with our post match pink and our post match pint video - both available on our app. Here is a little taster of both following Liverpool's massive win at Stamford Bridge yesterday. To get access simply subscribe to our subscription service at theanfieldwrap.com/subscribe and then download our app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool had to dig deep but they eventually saw off the challenge of Chelsea to take the spoils in their first top-six away clash of the season. John Gibbons is joined by Paul Senior, Lizzi Doyle, Kev Walsh and musician Jamie Webster to discuss the big talking points from the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John Gibbons hosts your Weekender show as Liverpool travel down to London to face a resurgent Chelsea side at Stamford Bridge. Joining John in the studio are Andy Heaton, Alison McGovern, Siobhan Biggane and Damian Kavanagh. Also in the show, Andy chats to Tony Evans about his recent article about football on the Irish and Northern Irish border and Josh Sexton talks to The Athletic's Liam Twomey for a Chelsea angle on Sunday's big fixture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anfield rose to the occasion of Steve Bruce's Newcastle at 12.30pm, but it was Liverpool's Brazilian maestro Firmino that made all the headlines. Neil Atkinson is joined by Gareth Roberts, Rob Gutmann and Ben Johnson to take a look back at the game and what it means for The Reds given what's to come... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The international break is over and Liverpool return to action against Newcastle at Anfield, but what kind of shape will we be in by 12.30pm on Saturday? Mo Stewart is joined by Andy Heaton, Adam Smith, and Siobhan Biggane to discuss that and Newcastle fan Alex Hurst joins Neil Atkinson over the phone. Meanwhile, Josh Sexton quizzes Michael Owen about topics in his new book Reboot and Lizzi Doyle sits down with Kate and Michelle from Ronald McDonald House at Alder Hey Hospital. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Spirit of Shankly have asked fans to show support for independent businesses by wearing their merchandise, in response to the club's attempts to trademark "Liverpool". John Gibbons spoke to Joe Blott from SOS about the arranged show of support, and Liverpool's CEO Peter Moore to get the club perspective on the trademark saga. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marvin Sordell retired from football aged 28, citing mental health as a big factor, and is now backing CALM's #LetsShirtTalk campaign to get people talking. Gareth Roberts spoke to the former Watford, Bolton Wanderers and Burton Albion striker about how being a professional footballer affected his mental health and why he's keen to make a difference. Click here for more info on the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) and the #LetsShirtTalk campaign... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Actual league football is back on the horizon and lives suddenly have meaning again, joining Neil Atkinson to look forward to the weekend and the upcoming fixtures against Newcastle, Napoli, Chelsea and MK Dons are Paul Senior, Rob Gutmann and David Lynch of the London Evening Standard. Also discussed in the show is the current situation around Liverpool's application with the IPO office to trademark the name of the city in which it resides and is named after. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's awards season and Liverpool's lads are absolutely cleaning up, but what does the individual achievement mean in a team context? Neil Atkinson is joined by Adam Smith, Jay McKenna, Damian Kavanagh and Caoimhe O'Neill to discuss that, while Andy Heaton speaks to Peter Carney from Soccer In The City and Neil talks the African Nations Championship with Jonty Mark. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The free podcast after Liverpool made it four wins from four and kept a first clean sheet of the season to retain top spot before the international break. Joining Neil Atkinson to discuss that and more of the latest Liverpool news are Andy Heaton, Chloe Bloxam, Phil Blundell and Neil Jones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool are back on the road this week with the small trip and large obstacle of Burnley to overcome at Turf Moor, joining Neil Atkinson to talk all things Sean Dyche as well as yesterdays Champions League draw are Ragnhild Lund Ansnes, Andy Heaton, Paul Hogan and Dan Morgan. Also in show, Andy talks to former Bury player and manager Ryan Lowe about the terrible situation at Gigg Lane and Lizzi Doyle travelled over to the Wirral to chat to Liverpool FC Women's manager Vicky Jepson as well as players Leighanne Robe and new signing Becky Jane for another packed Weekender. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A stylish, determined Liverpool overwhelmed a reinvigorated Arsenal side once again at Anfield to reclaim top spot in the Premier League. Joining Neil Atkinson for a chat a dominant Reds performance and a look towards the Champions League draw are Steve Graves, Leanne Prescott, Rob Gutmann and Gareth Roberts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool are to submit new planning for a bigger and better version of the Anfield Road end, which would take Anfield's capacity beyond 60,000. Joining Neil Atkinson to react to the news and to look ahead to the visit of Arsenal are Ste Evans, Adam Melia, Damian Kavanagh and Alison McGovern. Also on the show, David Wafer discusses the fundraising efforts for Nathaniel Leahy ahead of The Anfield Wrap's latest live show and Ian Salmon chats about his new play Girls Don't Play Guitars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bolton Wanderers have had to postpone this week's fixture against Doncaster Rovers, with uncertainty over their ownership meaning they only have three senior players available. Bury FC haven't managed to play at all this season, and find themselves potentially days from extinction. How have two of the oldest clubs in the football league found themselves unable to pay players and play games? And what is being done to prevent the next football league club from finding themselves in a similar situation? We spoke to Darryl Morris, presenter of the Wanderers Podcast and James Frith, MP for Bury North about the recent developments at Bolton and Bury. We also speak to James Richards from D3D4 Football to get his perspective on life on the edge in the lower leagues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool sit astride the summit of the Premier League table two games into the Premier League season overcoming Southampton at St Mary's. Joining Neil Atkinson for a chart about the game and how it all played out are James Pearce, Ian Ryan, Paul Senior and Gareth Roberts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices