The Anfield Wrap

With Tuesday night's loss to Atletico Madrid now in the back of Liverpool minds, can The Reds take their frustrations out on David Moyes' West Ham side? Neil Atkinson is joined in the studio by Damian Kavanagh, Philippa Smallwood and Steve Graves to discuss that and look ahead to the game. Also on the show, Neil speaks to The Athletic's West Ham correspondent Roshane Thomas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool eyes will be on the Saturday 5.30pm kick off as Leicester City welcome Manchester City, with supporters still doing maths and planning dates. Neil Atkinson is joined by Andy Heaton, Josh Sexton, Fuad Hasan and Chris Barbour in the studio to look ahead to that and the other big games this weekend. Meanwhile, Emily Brobyn gives the City perspective ahead of the trip to Leicester and Ant Shaw looks ahead to United-Watford over the phone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s the fifth instalment of ‘Specialist Subject’, where Anfield Wrap contributors talk candidly about the thing they’re most interested in. In the chair for the latest edition is Mo Stewart to talk about his passion for music and how he came to be a DJ by extension of that. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Atletico Madrid were able to disrupt Liverpool, but how much did the circumstances help the home side in the first leg at the Wanda Metropolitano? Joining Neil Atkinson to discuss that and dissect the finer details of a frustrating evening for Klopp's side are Paul Cope and Paul Johnson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We all know that Liverpool's supporter base stretches right the way across the globe, but how deep does the supporter culture go in a place like Finland? John Gibbons recently made the trip to Helsinki and is joined by Alex and Tomas to discuss that, as well as the resurgence of the Finnish national team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool finished their Champions League last 16 first leg against Atletico Madrid down by a single goal but by no means out with a huge second leg to come at Anfield. Joining John Gibbons for immediate post match reaction are Fuad Hasan and Phil Blundell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For too long we've been having ongoing IT issues that have been affecting your ability to listen and watch our content. In all honesty, these issues have been dragged out by us trying to build the plane and fly the plane at the same time. With the run in approaching we need them to just stop and the best way to do that is to take everything down for maintenance and get it sorted once and for all. So we will do just that. We will pull the website down until next Monday. This will mean the subscriber feeds and app will stop updating for the next six days. Let me be clear: For the next six days the new shows will not be available in your usual places. Instead all the usual audio shows will be available on our free channels on Audioboom and on Spotify. AUDIOBOOM - https://bit.ly/326POeP SPOTIFY - https://spoti.fi/2HxYiST All the usual videos will be available on Youtube. YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/user/TheAnfieldWrap The shows will still be available and will still be being produced. We can't apologise enough for any inconvenience but this is something that needs sorting out. We can't thank you enough for your patience and your support. We need to be able to deliver the content to you. We're stopping being able to get new subscribers for a few days in order to be able to get the content to you. And we want you to spread the word that the content is available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool face Atletico Madrid in the first leg of the Champions League last 16, but what can we expect from the game and The Reds' opponents? John Gibbons is joined by Guillem Ballague, Sid Lowe, and Jackie, Gaz and Manuel from the Liverpool Supporters' Club in Madrid to look ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week's news has been dominated by UEFA's decision to ban Manchester City from European competition for two seasons as well as fining them €30m. Andy Heaton is joined by football finance expert Kieran Maguire to go through the finer details and discuss what the ramifications are for both Manchester City and UEFA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool returned to Premier League action recording yet another win on the road at Norwich with Sadio Mane scoring off the bench to secure three points for the Reds at Carrow Road. Joining Neil Atkinson to look back on a victory that puts Liverpool even closer to the Premier League title are Steven Evans, Paddy Fitzsimmons and Siobhan Biggane. 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

Hand it over Manchester. Back from the winter break, Liverpool storm 25 points clear after a routine 1-0 win over Norwich City. Joining Neil Atkinson to revel in their glory is Paul Senior, Caoimhe O'Neill and Lizzi Doyle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the mid-season break coming to an end with a trip to Norwich City, the big news to come from the back end of it is the Anfield Road expansion. Neil Atkinson is joined in the studio by John Gibbons, Andy Heaton and Lizzi Doyle to discuss that and look ahead to the game. Also on the show, Atko speaks to Goal.com's Neil Jones, playwright Molly Taylor and The Athletic's Michael Bailey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Social media has become a prominent part of the 24-hour news coverage in modern football, but is it also changing our role in how we support our team? Dan Morgan hosts and is joined by various voices to get their personal experiences of being a football supporter online and asks - what are we really in this for? 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's victory over Shrewsbury vindicated Jürgen Klopp's decision to honour the winter break, and the boss must be feeling pretty smug about that. John Gibbons is joined in the studio by Andy Heaton, Kev Walsh, Siobhan Biggane and Jamie Webster to react, discuss and look ahead. Also on the show, we've got info on an upcoming event in support of the Darby Rimmer MND Foundation and The Athletic's Kieran Theivam on women’s football transfers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool have disrespected the fuck out of the FA Cup by overcoming Shrewsbury Town to progress through to the fifth round of the FA Cup. Joining Neil Atkinson to give their immediate post-match thoughts are Ian Salmon, Andy Heaton and Paul Hogan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool saw off a stubborn Southampton side to record a 4-0 victory which didn't tell the full story of the game, but did put The Reds 22 points clear. Joining Neil Atkinson to look back on another fabulous home win and to eulogise about the greatest goal that never was are Kev Walsh, Mike Kearney and Ben Johnson. 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

Now you're gonna believe us. Anfield belted out their statement of intent as The Reds sent out another with a 4-0 win against Southampton. Joining Neil Atkinson to toast to Liverpool going 22 clear at the top of the Premier League are Phil Blundell, Philippa Smallwood and Steve Graves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool cruised to victory away at West Ham and will return to Anfield with their tails up with in-form Southampton the latest visitors. Neil Atkinson is joined in the studio by Gareth Roberts, Alison McGovern, Phil Blundell and Caoimhe O'Neill to react, discuss and look ahead. Also on the show, we've got Helen Poole on her book Fields Of Anfield Road and The Athletic's Carl Anka on Liverpool v Southampton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool cruised to victory against West Ham to ensure they've now beaten every single team in the Premier League this season. Fucking hell. Joining Neil Atkinson to raise a glass to this special, special group of football players are Lizzi Doyle and Neil Docking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Despite being heavily rotated, Liverpool were made to look very human against Shrewsbury and the result will no doubt give Jürgen Klopp a headache or two. Joining Rob Gutmann to talk through the weekend's action and look forward to the week ahead are Kev Walsh, Chloe Bloxam and Goal.com's Neil Jones. 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 maintained their 16-point lead at the top of the league with a win against Wolves, with Shrewsbury away to come in the FA Cup on Sunday. Lizzi Doyle is joined in the studio by Ian Salmon, Mike Kearney and Clare Brookfield to react to the events of this past week and to look ahead to the weekend. Also on the show, we've got Nathan Powell on his new play, The Athletic's Simon Hughes on his recent work and Rory Smith from the NY Times on the strength of the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After the Manchester United win which saw Anfield announce the title would be Liverpool's, Neil Atkinson made a rare appearance on The Athletic's podcast. 'The Red Agenda' is hosted by Steve Hothersall and features James Pearce as a guest, and we enjoyed reliving it so much we have it here for all our listeners. So sit back, enjoy, and if you do, you can subscribe to future editions by clicking here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Manchester City and Leicester dropping points, Liverpool's win over Manchester United sees them streets ahead at the top of the Premier League. Joining Neil Atkinson to talk through the weekend's action and look forward to the week ahead are Rob Gutmann, Paul Senior, Mike Girling and Chris Maguire. 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's squad will be bolstered by the return of some key faces, as well as Klopp closing the door on further departures, ahead of Manchester United. Neil Atkinson is joined in the studio by John Gibbons, Dan Morgan, Becky Loy and Paddy Fitzsimons to react to the events of this past week and to look ahead to Sunday. Also on the show, we've got the highlights of exclusive interviews with Academy coaches Neil Critchley and Barry Lewtas and ESPN's Mark Ogden on Liverpool-United. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool's 1-0 win at Tottenham Hotspur ensured they recorded the best start to a season by any top-flight side in Europe's top five divisions. Joining Neil Atkinson to talk through the weekend's action and look forward to the week ahead are Rob Gutmann, Gareth Roberts and John Gibbons. 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

Mane was named African Football of the Year this week, while Klopp was able to welcome back some of his injured lads as they geared up to face Tottenham. Neil Atkinson is joined in the studio by Damian Kavanagh, Siobhan Biggane and Ste Evans to react to the events of this week and look ahead to Saturday. Also on the show, The Athletic's James Pearce on Nike and Pep Lijnders, Brian Nash on his new single and Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic's Spurs writer, on our opposition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today is Lucas Leiva's birthday and to celebrate we're re-releasing our hour long interview with the Brazilian in case you didn't hear it in 2017. The Anfield Wrap spoke to the midfielder in an honest and open interview about his initial struggles in the Premier League, the ups and downs of his relationship with Liverpool fans, the time he almost left the club and his love of the city of Liverpool and its people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With a much-changed side Liverpool managed to beat an expensively assembled Everton side managed by Carlo Ancelotti thanks to a Curtis Jones rocket. Joining Neil Atkinson to talk through the weekend's action and look forward to a week off are Rob Gutmann, Ian Ryan 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

This weekend, all FA Cup matches will kick off a minute late to encourage fans to look after their mental health and that of their family and friends. John Gibbons speaks to Lee Richardson, psychologist at Liverpool FC, to discuss the importance of the campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool went strong at home to Sheffield United and saw them off with ease, but how will that affect their team selection against Everton? Neil Atkinson is joined by John Gibbons, Rob Gutmann and Kieran Molyneux to react and look ahead, while Rory Smith from the New York Times talks VAR and The Athletic's Greg O'Keeffe gives the latest from Goodison. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The decade is out and Liverpool have put themselves in the best position to taste further success at the start of the next with their win over Wolves. Joining Neil Atkinson to talk through the weekend's action and what's to come this week are Paul Johnson, Andy McCann, Paddy Fitzsimons, Emma Sanders and 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

Liverpool continued their season of good cheer by battering Brendan Rodgers' Leicester City side with a long-awaited return to Anfield up next. Neil Atkinson is joined by Rob Gutmann, Ian Salmon, Phil Blundell, John Milburn and Paula Murphy to react to all that and look ahead to the visit of Wolves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool are the Champions of the World and after results in the Premier League at the weekend, they'll stay top of the league by 10 points at Christmas. Joining Neil Atkinson to talk through the weekend's action and what's to come this week are Ben Johnson, Ian Ryan and Adam Smith. 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 are the Champions of the World after beating Brazilian side Flamengo 1-0 after extra time in Qatar. Joining Andy Heaton to give their immediate post-match reaction are Timo Tierney, Shaun O'Donnell and Kieran Molyneux. Unfortunately there will be no Post-Match Pint tonight due to personal reasons... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Virgil van Dijk sits down exclusively with The Anfield Wrap to talk about life at Liverpool and what it's like being a part of this team. In a 28 minute long interview Gareth Roberts and Andy Heaton host as Virgil goes into depth on choosing the move to Liverpool and how much of an influence the manager had. Here is a 3 minute short of the interview to whet the appetite. The full interview 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

Liverpool have managed to cram a League Cup exit, advancement to the Club World Cup final and confirmation of the Minamino signing all into one week. Josh Sexton is joined by Mike Kearny, Damian Kavanagh and Spion Kop 1906's Paddy Fitzsimons to react to all that and look ahead to the final clash with Flamengo. Also on the show, The Athletic's Simon Hughes talks through Klopp's role in the Villa game, there's an Anfield Wrap special from Qatar and Japanese football expert Masa Mori talks Minamino. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool's battling 2-0 win over Watford comes before a spell of three games in five days on two continents, but what can we expect from The Reds? Joining Neil Atkinson to talk through the weekend's action and what's to come this week are Gareth Roberts, Paul Senior and Craig Hannan. Also on the show, Neil, Paul, Lizzi Doyle and Kev Walsh react to Liverpool being drawn against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League last 16. 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 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