Walk On: The Athletic FC's Liverpool show

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.

The Athletic's James Pearce joins Steve Hothersall to answer your Liverpool questions as we enter the closing weeks of the season. What's the contract situation with Salah, Mané and Firmino? Is there a succession plan for the midfield? Plus he gives his view on the FA Cup semi-final venue debate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Liverpool defender Stephen Warnock and The Athletic's Stuart James join Steve Hothersall to analyse the prowess of Reds' duo Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andy Robertson. They also look at the redefining of the full-back position in modern football and discuss Trent's lack of international appearances for England under Gareth Southgate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Caoimhe O'Neill and football writer Chris McLoughlin join Steve Hothersall as Liverpool defeat Nottingham Forest 1-0 to reach the FA Cup semi-finals. The performances of Joe Gomez and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain are analysed while as the chase for an unprecedented quadruple remains on course, the guests look ahead to the mad month of April. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's James Pearce and Simon Hughes join Steve Hothersall following Liverpool's 2-0 win at Arsenal. The guys focus on Roberto Firmino and what his future may hold while with just one point between The Reds and Manchester City, which side is best placed for Premier League glory? Plus Simon looks at the current rivalry between the two clubs and how it could escalate in the coming weeks. 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 2-0 win against Brighton. The guys focus on Luis Díaz as he once again shone and question the use of VAR after Brighton goalkeeper Robert Sánchez escaped sanction following a reckless challenge on the Colombian. Mo Salah hits 20 Premier League goals for the season - but what next in his contract negotiations stand-off. Plus there's a preview of the mid-week trip to Arsenal and plaudits for Premier League player of the month Joël Matip. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Simon Hughes and football writer Steven Beacom join Steve Hothersall to reflect on Liverpool reaching the quarter-finals of the Champions League after edging past Inter Milan. Mo Salah's dip in form is analysed while Luis Díaz continues to impress following his arrival at Anfield. Meanwhile Simon discusses his recent article on The Athletic which looks at the unofficial social media 'FSG Out' movement and the issue of club ownership. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's James Pearce and Sky Sports commentator Rob Palmer join Steve Hothersall to reflect on Liverpool's hard fought 1-0 win over West Ham. There's high praise for Trent Alexander-Arnold as he once again displayed all the attributes of a future Anfield legend, while there's an in depth look at Liverpool's succession planning. Plus the guys preview the Champions League clash with Inter Milan at Anfield. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's James Pearce and the Daily Mirror's David Anderson join Steve Hothersall as Liverpool defeat Norwich 2-1 to reach the FA Cup quarter-finals. Takumi Minamino's match-winning performance is ranked as his finest since joining The Reds while there's also praise for Curtis Jones' display. Plus the guys look at Jürgen Klopp's long term future at Anfield and beyond. 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's dramatic Carabao Cup final victory against Chelsea. With the first part of a possible quadruple in the bag, there's special praise for Reds' goalkeeper Caoimhín Kelleher and the penalty taking prowess of Jürgen Klopp's men. Plus we hear former Liverpool striker Neil Mellor's thoughts from Wembley following the nerve shredding shoot-out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Simon Hughes and Liverpool matchday programme writer Chris McLoughlin join Steve Hothersall to reflect on The Reds' 6-0 win over Leeds United. The guys analyse a supreme performance from Thiago Alcântara and the current state of play in the race for the Premier League title. Plus who'll make up the midfield trio for Sunday's Carabao Cup final against Chelsea? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Oliver Kay and LFCTV commentator John Bradley join Steve Hothersall to discuss a dramatic weekend which has reignited the Premier League title race. The guys reflect on Liverpool's 3-1 win over Norwich City, Manchester City losing to Spurs, Mo Salah's 150th Liverpool goal, a first for the Reds for Luis Díaz, while they look ahead to the visit of Leeds United to Anfield. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's James Pearce and Caoimhe O'Neill join Steve Hothersall following Liverpool's 2-0 Champions League win against Inter Milan at the San Siro. There's praise for Jürgen Klopp's triple substitution and the performances of Ibrahima Konaté and Jordan Henderson. Plus Caoimhe discusses her recent interview with former Reds player Allan, now a double winner in Brazil with Atlético Mineiro. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Andy Jones and football writer Steven Beacom join Steve Hothersall to reflect on Liverpool's 1-0 win at Burnley. The guys also discuss the strength in depth of Jürgen Klopp's squad and preview the Champions League round of 16 first leg clash against Inter Milan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's James Pearce and Paul Machin from The Redmen TV join Steve Hothersall to reflect on Liverpool's 2-0 win over Leicester City. The guys discuss the continued rise of Diogo Jota, a midfield masterclass from Thiago Alcântara and an impressive league debut from Luis Díaz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's James Pearce and Caoimhe O'Neill join Steve Hothersall following Liverpool's 3-1 victory over Cardiff City in the FA Cup. Harvey Elliott's goalscoring return after injury and the debut of Luis Díaz take centre stage, while Sadio Mané is the hero as Senegal become Champions of Africa. 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 transfer deadline day activity. The guys reveal the reasons behind the failure to land Fulham's Fabio Carvalho, the expectations for big money signing Luis Díaz plus they discuss Harvey Elliott's imminent return to first team action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Caoimhe O'Neill and Mark Carey join Steve Hothersall to give their reaction to Liverpool signing Colombian star Luis Díaz from FC Porto. They also discuss the club's bid to sign Fulham's Fabio Carvalho and the Under-18s FA Youth Cup exit after an unbelievable finish to the weekend's tie with Chelsea. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's James Pearce joins Steve Hothersall to answer your LFC questions in a mailbag special. Should FSG change their business model and spend big in the summer? Which players could be on the way out of Anfield? How close is Mateusz Musiałowski to breaking into the first team? Plus James reveals the three players he'd pick to join him on a pub crawl. 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 a vital 3-1 win against Crystal Palace. The prowess of goalkeeper Alisson Becker is analysed while the guys give their verdict on the contentious VAR decision that helped seal the three points. Plus, could Fulham's teenage sensation Fabio Carvalho be Anfield bound? 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 the Carabao Cup final with a 2-0 victory over Arsenal. The focus is on Diogo Jota's match-winning performance, we hear from Trent Alexander-Arnold plus The Red Agenda pays tribute to former Liverpool FC chief executive and secretary Peter Robinson. 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 3-0 win against Brentford. Also on the agenda are the Anfield futures of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Curtis Jones, Rafa Benítez departs Goodison Park plus the latest on Mo Salah's protracted contract negotiations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's James Pearce and commentator John Bradley join Steve Hothersall to reflect on the 0-0 draw with Arsenal in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final. The guys discuss what Liverpool need to do for next week's return leg in London and the lack of depth in Jurgen Klopp's squad. Plus James looks at a sliding doors moment in 2016 for both Liverpool and Brazilian Alex Teixeira. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's James Pearce and Caoimhe O'Neill join Steve Hothersall following the 4-1 FA Cup win over Shrewsbury and discuss the potential of 17-year-old Kaide Gordon. Plus they look ahead to this week's Carabao Cup clash with Arsenal while Liverpool's goalkeeping set-up is analysed following Brazil legend Cláudio Taffarel's recent addition to the club's coaching staff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Caoimhe O'Neill and Simon Hughes join host Steve Hothersall to analyse the challenges in store for Liverpool this month. With winning the Premier League now a tough ask they discuss the importance of both domestic cup competitions to Jürgen Klopp's side, coping with the loss of three stars to AFCON as well as what the January transfer window may have in store. Plus Liverpool FC women add a high profile signing to their ranks. 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 2-2 draw with Chelsea.The guys focus on The Reds' game management, Pep Lijnders' performance from the dugout and yet another world class goal from Mo Salah. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Caoimhe O'Neill and sports writer David Anderson join Steve Hothersall to reflect on Liverpool's incredible Carabao Cup win over Leicester City. The heroics of Caoimhín Kelleher as well as the futures of Joe Gomez and Neco Williams are put under the spotlight, plus will the semi-final with Arsenal be played over one or two legs? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's James Pearce and football writer Steven Beacom join Steve Hothersall to digest a classic but controversial 2-2 draw with Spurs. Plus what's the answer to football's covid chaos and is there good news on the horizon regarding Mo Salah's contract negotiations? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Caoimhe O'Neill and Mark Carey join Steve Hothersall to reflect on the Reds' 3-1 win over Newcastle. The impressive performance of Trent Alexander-Arnold is put under the spotlight while Mark analyses Sadio Mané's stats for the season. Plus the threat from Covid to Liverpool's upcoming schedule is also on the agenda. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's James Pearce and Simon Hughes join Steve Hothersall to reflect on the 1-0 win over Aston Villa. The guys analyse the Matip/van Dijk defensive partnership, there's reaction to the farcical Champions League draw which eventually paired the Reds with Inter Milan...plus who is in pole position to succeed Jürgen Klopp when the great man moves on from Anfield? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.