Walk On: The Athletic FC's Liverpool show

The Athletic's Simon Hughes and Andy Jones join Steve Hothersall following Liverpool's 1-0 win over West Ham. The attributes of Darwin Núñez and Alisson Becker are analysed as they prove to be the key men in a hard-fought victory. Plus there are strong opinions on the escalating bad blood between The Reds and Manchester City, while journalist Layla Wright joins the podcast to discuss the BBC Panorama documentary 'The Champions League Final: What Went Wrong?' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's James Pearce and Oliver Kay join Steve Hothersall to reflect on Liverpool's 1-0 win over Manchester City. Focus is given to Mo Salah's match winning genius, Jürgen Klopp's red card and referee Anthony Taylor's performance. Plus, following a majestic display against Erling Haaland, could Joe Gomez be set for a place in England's World Cup squad? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's James Pearce and Caoimhe O'Neill join Steve Hothersall to reflect on Liverpool's 7-1 demolition of Rangers at Ibrox. Mo Salah's historic six-minute hat-trick and another outstanding display from Roberto Firmino top the agenda as The Reds take a big step towards the Champions League knock-out stages. Plus there's a preview of this weekend's match against Manchester City and a look at a Liverpool star of the future in 16-year-old Ben Doak. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Simon Hughes and Chris McLoughlin from Reach Sport join Steve Hothersall to review Liverpool's 3-2 defeat at Arsenal. The guys focus on Mo Salah's ineffectiveness and the soft penalty award which condemned The Reds to their second league defeat of the season. Further concerns emerge with injuries to Luis Díaz, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Arthur Melo while Jurgen Klopp's seventh anniversary in charge at Anfield is celebrated with seven magical moments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's James Pearce and Caoimhe O'Neill join Steve Hothersall to reflect on Liverpool's 2-0 win against Rangers in the Champions League. The big talking point is the new formation adopted for the game by Jürgen Klopp, as Trent Alexander-Arnold capped a fine display with a goal. With Jordan Henderson and Thiago excelling in midfield, is this a sign of how Liverpool will set-up against Arsenal this weekend? Plus there's reaction to Bayer Leverkusen appointing Reds legend Xabi Alonso as manager. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Andy Jones and the Daily Mirror's David Anderson join Steve Hothersall to reflect on Liverpool's 3-3 draw with Brighton at Anfield. The team's lack of confidence and cohesion are discussed as well as the obvious defensive problems and another below par performance from Trent Alexander-Arnold. One bright light is the form of Roberto Firmino - is the Brazilian set for a new contract? Plus there's a look ahead to the Champions League clash with Rangers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's James Pearce and football writer David Lynch join Steve Hothersall to look ahead to a pivotal few weeks in Liverpool's season. There's an Anfield injury update with Ibrahima Konaté set to return to first team action, the guys discuss reports Real Madrid have moved into pole position in the chase for Jude Bellingham, while could Trent Alexander-Arnold and Thiago Alcântara both miss out on the World Cup with their respective countries? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones join Steve Hothersall to discuss Naby Keïta's Liverpool future. Also on the agenda is Trent Alexander-Arnold's form and his omission from the England squad to face Germany, Mo Salah's double for Egypt against Niger, while there's a report on how Liverpool's loan players are getting on. Plus LFC Women's defender Gilly Flaherty reflects on Liverpool's start to the WSL campaign. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Simon Hughes joins Steve Hothersall to discuss his recent article 'Inside Liverpool's medical department'. Internal battles, staff departures, the negative impact of injuries to success and the FIFPRO data which shows Andy Robertson plays most games in the 'critical' zone are all discussed. Plus, there's reaction to the report which claims Uefa pre-prepared their Champions League final statement blaming ‘late’ fans for the chaos at the Stade de France. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's James Pearce joins Steve Hothersall to answer questions from Reds fans in a mailbag special. Jordan Henderson's England call-up, Darwin Núñez' start to life at Anfield, future formations, Jude Bellingham, Liverpool's set-play prowess and Arthur Melo's progress are all on the agenda. Plus, who have the guys picked for a historical Liverpool five-a-side team? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Simon Hughes and the Daily Mirror's David Anderson join Steve Hothersall to reflect on Liverpool's 2-1 win over Ajax. There's praise for Thiago Alcântara's performance while they ask if Trent Alexander-Arnold's Liverpool future lies in midfield. Plus, is Andy Robertson's regular starting place under threat from the impressive Konstantinos Tsimikas, and there's appreciation for Tuesday's match winner Joël Matip and the returning Diogo Jota. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's James Pearce and Oliver Kay join Steve Hothersall to analyse Liverpool's start to the season. Can the aura of invincibility from last season be restored and has the club been slow in rejuvenating the squad? Plus Oliver draws possible parallels with Liverpool's current position and Arrigo Sacchi's legendary AC Milan of the late 1980s, while the guys look ahead to the visit of Ajax to Anfield in the Champions League. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Simon Hughes and Andy Jones join Steve Hothersall following Liverpool's 4-1 Champions League defeat to Napoli. The guys reflect on a humbling night for The Reds in Naples and Jürgen Klopp's post-match comments, with the Liverpool manager alluding to possible changes at Anfield. Plus Trent Alexander-Arnold's form and chances of going to the World Cup with England are also discussed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's James Pearce and Caoimhe O'Neill join Steve Hothersall to reflect on Liverpool's 0-0 draw at Everton. They analyse why The Reds are failing to hit the heights of last season, Mo Salah's lack of goals and the loss of form of key players including Virgil van Dijk and Fabinho. There's also a preview of the Champions League opener with Napoli, Caoimhe looks ahead to this weekend's big kick-off for Liverpool FC Women in the WSL, plus what's the verdict on the club's new green third kit? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's James Pearce and Andy Jones join Steve Hothersall to discuss Liverpool signing Brazilian Arthur Melo on loan from Juventus. They also reflect on the dramatic 2-1 win over Newcastle United and headline performances from Harvey Elliott and match-winner Fábio Carvalho. Plus there's a preview of the weekend's Merseyside derby with Everton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's James Pearce and Steven Beacom from the Belfast Telegraph join Steve Hothersall to reflect on Liverpool's 9-0 win over Bournemouth. Harvey Elliott, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Roberto Firmino receive praise for their individual performances while the need for a new midfield signing this week is also discussed. There's also a preview of Wednesday's game with Newcastle while James remembers an encounter with Napoli ultras ahead of next week's Champions League clash. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Andy Jones joins Steve Hothersall following the UEFA Champions League draw which sees Liverpool in Group A alongside Ajax, Napoli and Rangers. Liverpool writer David Lynch is also on the podcast to give his thoughts on the disappointing start to the Premier League campaign as the guys discuss if this could prove to be a transitional season for The Reds. Plus there's a look ahead to the weekend visit of Bournemouth to Anfield. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Caoimhe O'Neill and Simon Hughes join Steve Hothersall following Liverpool's 2-1 defeat to Manchester United. They analyse where things are going wrong for Jürgen Klopp's side including the poor form of Virgil van Dijk, a lengthy injury list and a hangover from the Champions League final in Paris. With an ageing Reds squad, the importance of sporting director Julian Ward's recruitment role is also discussed, while Simon looks at the contrasting strategies and fortunes of Liverpool and Manchester United's American owners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's James Pearce and the BBC's Phil McNulty join Steve Hothersall to preview Manchester United v Liverpool. The guys discuss the current chasm between the clubs both on and off the pitch and look at the origins of one of the greatest rivalries in world football. Plus there's more on the fall-out from Darwin Núñez' red card against Crystal Palace and reaction to reports Naby Keïta is unhappy at Anfield. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's James Pearce and Simon Hughes join Steve Hothersall to reflect on Liverpool's eventful 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace at Anfield. Darwin Núñez' actions which saw him sent-off for violent conduct are placed under the microscope, while Luis Díaz' outstanding goal and second half performance are lauded. There's an injury update on Roberto Firmino, Simon discusses the prospect of protests from Man Utd fans when Liverpool play at Old Trafford next week, while James has his say on a new five-year contract for Harvey Elliott. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Caoimhe O'Neill and the Liverpool Echo's Paul Gorst join Steve Hothersall to analyse the prospect of Liverpool entering the transfer market following Thiago's injury. Also, with a new five-year contract under his belt, is this the ideal moment for Harvey Elliott to establish himself in Liverpool's midfield? Plus there's a preview of Monday night's Premier League match with Crystal Palace at Anfield. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's James Pearce and Simon Hughes join Steve Hothersall to reflect on Liverpool's 2-2 draw at Fulham and more injury woe for Thiago Alcântara. The guys discuss if Liverpool need to strengthen the midfield now, while Roberto Firmino and Darwin Núñez' contrasting fortunes at Craven Cottage are analysed. Plus we hear from Liverpool assistant manager Pep Lijnders on the Anfield Portugal connection. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's James Pearce and Andy Jones join Steve Hothersall to reflect on The Reds' 3-1 victory over Manchester City in the Community Shield. The guys look at the tantalising prospect of Mo Salah and Darwin Núñez linking up in the new season, Roberto Firmino's future is on the agenda following recent transfer speculation while they also discuss the growing injury list at Anfield. Plus there's a preview of Liverpool's Premier League opener at Fulham. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Caoimhe O'Neill and commentator John Bradley join Steve Hothersall to reflect on Darwin Núñez' four goal display against RB Leipzig and an impressive performance from Fábio Carvalho. There's also a look ahead to the Community Shield match with Manchester City, tributes are paid to former Liverpool chairman David Moores and we get the low-down on exciting Irish youngster Trent Kone-Doherty following his Anfield arrival. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's James Pearce and Liverpool programme writer Chris McLoughlin join Steve Hothersall to continue the build-up to the new season. They reflect on the Far East tour and their initial impressions of summer signings Darwin Núñez and Fábio Carvalho. James discusses his recent interviews with Fabinho and CEO Billy Hogan, while the new sponsorship deal with Standard Chartered is analysed. Plus Liverpool FC Women manager Matt Beard looks ahead to the upcoming WSL campaign. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's James Pearce joins Steve Hothersall from Singapore to react to Liverpool's defeat to Manchester United in Bangkok. The prospect of Harvey Elliott becoming a key player for Jürgen Klopp in the new season is analysed along with Darwin Núñez' chances of making an immediate impact. Plus your questions are answered by James in a mailbag special. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's James Pearce and Simon Hughes join Steve Hothersall to discuss Mohamed Salah's new three-year contract with Liverpool. The guys reveal how agreement was finally reached between club and player, the structure of the deal and look at the chances of Mo overtaking several club legends in Liverpool's all-time goalscoring list. Plus they analyse what Fábio Carvalho can bring to the squad and focus on the silence from senior UK politicians in the aftermath of the Stade de France chaos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's James Pearce and Andy Jones join Steve Hothersall to analyse the re-shaping of the Liverpool squad ahead of the new season. Particular focus is given to the midfield with big campaigns ahead for Naby Keïta, Curtis Jones and Harvey Elliott. The guys also discuss the chances of Jude Bellingham joining the Anfield evolution next summer, while James pays tribute to Miki Roqué, ten years on from the FA Youth Cup winner passed away. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Simon Hughes and the Daily Mirror's David Anderson join Steve Hothersall to analyse how the arrival of Darwin Núñez and departure of Sadio Mané could alter Liverpool's formation. Plus the highly rated Calvin Ramsay arrives from Aberdeen while the guys cast their eye over the Premier League fixtures for the new season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Caoimhe O'Neill and Raphael Honigstein join Steve Hothersall as Liverpool agree a deal with Benfica for Darwin Núñez, while Bayern Munich intensify their pursuit of Sadio Mané. What will the arrival of Núñez mean for the shape of Liverpool's squad and why does Mané want a new challenge? Plus there's another accolade for Mohamed Salah as he's named PFA Player of the Year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Red Agenda will be back next week but in the meantime we wanted to give you a taste of a new series from The Athletic 'The Moment with Kelly Cates and Geoff Thomas'Kelly and Geoff are joined by former Liverpool academy player Sean Highdale who as a 17-year-old looked set to follow in the footsteps of Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher into the first team, but in 2008 a car crash changed everything, sending him into a coma and killing two of his friends.This is the story of his journey back from life threatening injuries including a broken neck, a shattered knee and a kidney removal, to once again playing football as a professional and how in 2016 he unexpectedly found himself representing Paralympics GB at the 2016 games in Rio.Check out the rest of the series, including interviews with Troy Townsend, Luke Chadwick and more, by searching for ‘The Moment’ in your usual podcast provider Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Oliver Kay and Steven Beacom from the Belfast Telegraph join Steve Hothersall to look ahead to a big summer at Anfield, with the futures of Sadio Mané and Mo Salah on the agenda. They also reflect on an epic 2021/22 campaign for The Reds, offer their view on where Jurgen Klopp needs to strengthen ahead of next season, while there's more on the fallout from the chaos at the Stade de France. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's James Pearce and Simon Hughes join Steve Hothersall to reveal what was behind the shambolic scenes witnessed outside the Stade de France before and after Liverpool's Champions League final with Real Madrid. There's criticism for both UEFA and the French authorities for their organisation of the showpiece as what should have been a memorable occasion for fans turned into a dangerous situation. Plus the guys reflect on Liverpool's 1-0 defeat while it looks like Sadio Mané's six year spell at Anfield could be coming to an end. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's James Pearce and Oliver Kay join Steve Hothersall to look ahead to Liverpool versus Real Madrid at the Stade de France. Mo Salah's revenge mission, Thiago's fitness battle and the threat to The Reds from Vinícius Júnior and Karim Benzema are all on the agenda. Plus we hear from Liverpool chairman Tom Werner ahead of the Paris decider and celebrate Jürgen Klopp being named LMA Manager of the Year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's James Pearce and Simon Hughes join Steve Hothersall to reflect on Liverpool missing out on the Premier League title, while focus now turns to the Champions League final against Real Madrid. The guys discuss Thiago Alcântara's injury and whether Jürgen Klopp will pick Joël Matip or Ibrahima Konaté to partner Virgil van Dijk in defence. There's also a tribute to Divock Origi as Anfield bids farewell to a cult hero. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's James Pearce and commentator John Bradley join Steve Hothersall following Liverpool's 2-1 win at Southampton which sends the title race with Manchester City to the final day. The future of goalscorer Takumi Minamino is discussed as well as the impressive recent form of Ibrahima Konaté. Plus the guys preview Sunday's climax to the Premier League season and take a look back at the 2005 Champions League final in Istanbul. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's James Pearce and Simon Hughes join Steve Hothersall following Liverpool's FA Cup final victory over Chelsea on penalties. The excellence of Jordan Henderson, James Milner and Alisson Becker is reflected upon as well as unlikely hero Kostas Tsimikas. Plus there's the latest on the Anfield injury situation and a look ahead to the trip to Southampton, with the Premier League title race and Liverpool's quest for the quadruple still alive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Caoimhe O'Neill and LFC magazine writer Chris McLoughlin join Steve Hothersall to discuss the Liverpool contract situations of Sadio Mané and Mo Salah, plus preview the FA Cup final against Chelsea. The one-on-one prowess of Alisson Becker is also analysed, an attribute once again on display in Liverpool's 2-1 win at Aston Villa in midweek. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's James Pearce and Simon Hughes join Steve Hothersall as Liverpool's Premier League title hopes take a hit following a 1-1 draw with Tottenham. The guys discuss Jürgen Klopp's comments on Spurs' tactics and Pep Guardiola's view that everybody in the country supports Liverpool. Plus they look ahead to The Reds' trip to Aston Villa and have the latest on the ticket situation for the Champions League final. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's James Pearce and Caoimhe O'Neill join Steve Hothersall to celebrate Liverpool reaching another Champions League final after victory over Villarreal. Focus is given to the half-time introduction of Luis Díaz which aided the second-half turnaround as The Reds' booked a trip to the Stade de France on 28 May. Plus Sadio Mané's Ballon d'Or credentials are analysed while Saturday's big game against Spurs is previewed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Anderson from the Daily Mirror and OptaJoe's Michael Reid join Steve Hothersall as Liverpool remain one point behind Manchester City in the Premier League title race. They reflect on the 1-0 victory at Newcastle United as Jürgen Klopp rotates his squad to great effect - do the stats back-up the opinion that this is Liverpool's strongest ever collection of players? Plus the guys discuss the attributes of James Milner, discuss Mo Salah being named men's FWA Player of the Year and preview the Champions League semi-final second leg with Villarreal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Caoimhe O'Neill and Neil Atkinson from The Anfield Wrap join Steve Hothersall as Jürgen Klopp agrees a new deal to remain Reds manager until 2026. They also reflect on Liverpool's 2-0 win over Villarreal in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final tie and preview the weekend's Premier League trip to Newcastle United. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's James Pearce and Oliver Kay join Steve Hothersall to analyse Liverpool's 2-0 victory over Everton in the Merseyside derby. The unique and iconic Anfield career of Divock Origi is discussed while the current campaign is compared to the famous treble winning season of 2000/01. Plus there's a look ahead to the first leg of the Champions League semi-final with Villarreal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's James Pearce and Simon Hughes join Steve Hothersall to reflect on Liverpool's 4-0 victory over Manchester United at Anfield. Thiago Alcântara's superb performance takes centre stage while the guys reveal who they'd pick in attack for a Champions League final. Plus there's a preview of the weekend's Merseyside derby while Simon discusses his recent article on life after Hillsborough for survivors of the disaster. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's James Pearce and Caoimhe O'Neill join Steve Hothersall to reflect on Liverpool's FA Cup semi-final win over Manchester City. Sadio Mané steals the headlines with his two-goal performance as The Reds keep their quadruple dream alive while ending City's hopes of a treble. Plus there's a preview of the Premier League clash with Manchester United at Anfield. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Caoimhe O'Neill and the Daily Mirror's David Anderson join Steve Hothersall as Liverpool make it through to the Champions League semi-finals. Roberto Firmino receives the plaudits for his two goals in the 3-3 draw against Benfica, while Luis Díaz yet again shows why he's one of the signings of the season. Plus what challenges will Villarreal and Unai Emery present The Reds with in the last four and there's a preview of this weekend's FA Cup-semi-final with Manchester City. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's James Pearce and Simon Hughes join Steve Hothersall to analyse Liverpool's 2-2 draw with Manchester City. The guys reflect on the importance of Sadio Mané after his vital goal keeps The Reds' Premier League title challenge alive. Plus Simon discusses how Liverpool may perform when the Klopp era at Anfield ends, while there's news that yet another exciting talent is set to arrive at the club this summer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Oliver Kay and Gareth Roberts from The Anfield Wrap join Steve Hothersall to preview Liverpool's clash with Manchester City. The guys focus on one of the greatest rivalries in Premier League history and the jobs Jürgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola have performed at their clubs. Plus the Champions League win at Benfica is reviewed and we hear from Liverpool FC Women's goalkeeper Rachael Laws following promotion to the WSL. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's James Pearce and football writer Steven Beacom join Steve Hothersall to reflect on Liverpool's 2-0 win over Watford. The guys discuss Diogo Jota's knack of scoring vital goals as well as a below par display from Mo Salah. Plus they look ahead to the Benfica and Manchester City matches, while it's congratulations to Liverpool FC Women after they secured a return to the WSL. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Caoimhe O'Neill and commentator John Bradley join Steve Hothersall to look ahead to the pivotal month of April for Liverpool. Also on the agenda is World Cup play-off heartbreak for Mo Salah; we reveal the most expensive Anfield signing during the Premier League era in today's money, while Liverpool FC Women are on the verge of promotion back to the WSL. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.