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Walk On - A show about Liverpool FC

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The Athletic's James Pearce, Simon Hughes, Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones are alongside host Tony Evans to bring you the very best insight into Liverpool Football Club every week. Follow for expert knowledge of the club, big name guests, breaking news and entertaining discussion.

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The Athletic's James Pearce, Simon Hughes, Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones are alongside host Tony Evans to bring you the very best insight into Liverpool Football Club every week. Follow for expert knowledge of the club, big name guests, breaking news and entertaining discussion.

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Where have Liverpool's goals gone?

4/17/2024
After Liverpool fell to defeat at home to Atalanta and Crystal Palace, Tony Evans is joined by James Pearce and Simon Hughes to dissect a woeful week for the Reds. They get stuck into why Jurgen Klopp's farewell tour is at risk of falling flat having dropped to third in the Premier League, two points behind new leaders Manchester City. Having failed to score in both games at Anfield last week, the panel assess why the goals have dried up at the crucial moment of the season before looking ahead to Thursday's trip to Italy before previewing Sunday's visit to Craven Cottage to take on Fulham. Email: walk-on@theathletic.com Host: Tony Evans With: James Pearce and Simon Hughes Producer: Guy Clarke *** • Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/WALK. Terms and conditions apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:45:50

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At The Match: Liverpool slip at home to Crystal Palace

4/14/2024
Join James Pearce as he brings you reaction to Liverpool losing at home to Crystal Palace at Anfield, as the Reds slip to third in the Premier League table. Eberechi Eze scored the only goal after 14 minutes and despite the Reds having 21 shots throughout the game were unable to find a route to goal. Listen in to hear analysis from Anfield as well as the best from Jurgen Klopp's press conference and The Athletic's Andy Jones also drops in to share his take on proceedings. Email: walk-on@theathletic.com Produced by Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:23:19

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Salah decision looms & can Jota fire Liverpool to the title?

4/9/2024
James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans following the Reds 2-2 draw at Old Trafford to react to the impact it could have on Liverpool's Premier League title aspirations. With Jurgen Klopp's side having been so wasteful in front of goal there's positive news with the imminent return to fitness of Diogo Jota, so could he fire the Reds to the title? The panel also discuss Mohamed Salah's recent form before delving into the future of the 'Egyptian King' as he heads into the final 12 months of his contract this summer. Plus there's a look ahead to what's to come this week as Atalanta visit Anfield in the Europa League quarter-final first leg, before Crystal Palace make the trip in the Premier League on Sunday. Host: Tony Evans With: James Pearce and Simon Hughes Producer: Guy Clarke Email: walk-on@theathletic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:41:57

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At The Match: Reds let title advantage slip at Old Trafford

4/7/2024
Join James Pearce for reaction from Old Trafford as Liverpool were held to a frustrating 2-2 draw with Manchester United. Despite taking a first half lead through Luis Diaz the Reds had to come from behind to take a point following Bruno Fernandes capitalising on a Jarell Quansah error before Kobbie Mainoo gave United the lead. Mohamed Salah late penalty ensured Liverpool avoided defeat but does see Arsenal take control in the Premier League title race, leapfrogging the Reds on goal difference. Listen in to hear Jurgen Klopp's post-match press conference as well as the view from The Athletic's Andy Jones. Produced by Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:24:15

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Where do Liverpool look after Xabi Alonso rejection & Old Trafford revenge mission

4/3/2024
Tony Evans is joined by James Pearce and Simon Hughes for the latest Walk On podcast as the panel assess where Liverpool turn in their search for a successor following last week's news Xabi Alonso is staying at Bayer Leverkusen. Amongst those discussed are the new favourite, Ruben Amorim of Sporting Lisbon as well as Inter Milan's Simone Inzaghi and outgoing Bayern Munich boss Thomas Tuchel. What impact will Liverpool's 'data-led' approach have on the final shortlist of candidates who emerge and could FSG have been better prepared for finding a successor to Klopp? Plus, with the Reds having retaken the lead at the top of the Premier League we look ahead to Sunday's visit to Old Trafford with Sheffield United first heading to Anfield on Thursday. Email: walk-on@theathletic.com Produced by Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:44:31

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At The Match: Salah sends Liverpool top

3/31/2024
Join James Pearce for reaction from Anfield as Liverpool returned to the top of the Premier League, seeing off Brighton & Hove Albion 2-1 courtesy of goals by Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah. Listen in to hear from Jurgen Klopp speaking post-match in his press conference, including his praise for Alexis Mac Allister who played a starring role against his former side. Plus The Athletic's Andy Jones also shares his views having been at Anfield to watch on as the Reds opened up a two-point lead at the summit with nine games to play. Email: walk-on@theathletic.com Produced by Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:22:17

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Richard Hughes' in-tray & forgiving Fernando Torres

3/26/2024
James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans for your weekly Walk On podcast ahead of the return of Premier League action. Before looking ahead to Brighton's visit to Anfield on Sunday the panel look back on the weekend's action as Liverpool Legends beat Ajax Legends 4-2 with Fernando Torres scoring in front of the Kop on his Anfield return, as we consider how he's remembered at Liverpool following his controversial move to Chelsea in January 2011. Meanwhile, with Richard Hughes being confirmed as the club's new sporting director, as of June 1st, we assess the list of priorities he has with Liverpool in need of a successor for Jurgen Klopp, a number of key players heading into the final 12 months of their current deals as well as having to navigate the summer transfer window. Plus, there's a head-to-head between James and Simon in an inaugural Walk On quiz. Enjoy! Email: walk-on@theathletic.com Produced by Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:47:28

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Is Gakpo a scapegoat & why is tragedy chanting still happening?

3/19/2024
Following Liverpool's 4-3 defeat in the FA Cup at Old Trafford Tony Evans is joined by James Pearce and Caoimhe O'Neill to get stuck into the latest talking points, including the form of Cody Gakpo as well as the eight arrests - including two for tragedy chanting - on Sunday. Away from the on-pitch action, the panel also look back on Rafa Benitez's Liverpool legacy after the Spaniard was sacked by Celta Vigo last week with this summer marking 20 years since his appointment at Anfield. Plus there's the latest injury news after Darwin Nunez withdrew from international duty with Uruguay. Email: walk-on@theathletic.com Produced by Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:42:52

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At The Match: FA Cup hopes ended in seven-goal thriller

3/17/2024
Join James Pearce from Old Trafford following the Reds' FA Cup quarter-final tie with Manchester United. Despite coming from behind to lead 2-1 inside 90 minutes the game was taken to extra time in a modern FA Cup classic, only for the home side to progress to the last four, even after Harvey Elliott had re-established a lead for Liverpool in extra time. Listen in for analysis from Old Trafford as well as the best from Jurgen Klopp's press conference as well as The Athletic's Mark Carey sharing his take too. Email: walk-on@theathletic.com Produced by Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:22:19

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Michael Edwards returns as Liverpool head back to the future

3/12/2024
Michael Edwards is returning to Liverpool having been appointed by FSG as CEO of Football as part of the club's restructuring as they prepare for life after Jurgen Klopp. Join Tony Evans, James Pearce and Simon Hughes as they debate and discuss the appointment with the former sporting director returning in a more senior, overarching role within FSG's ownership structure with Bournemouth technical director Richard Hughes set to join in the sporting director role vacated by Jorg Schmadtke. As well as the off-pitch news, the panel also touch on the significance of Sunday's 1-1 draw at Anfield with Man City before looking ahead to this week's action with Sparta Prague heading to Anfield on Thursday before the visit to Old Trafford this weekend to take on Manchester United in the FA Cup Sixth Round. Email: walk-on@theathletic.com Produced by Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:44:25

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At The Match: Premier League curtain comes down on Klopp v Guardiola

3/10/2024
Join James Pearce for reaction following Jurgen Klopp's final Premier League encounter with Pep Guardiola as Man City made the trip to Anfield. The Reds had to come from behind in the game following John Stones' first half opener with Alexis Mac Allister levelling from the penalty spot in the second half. Listen in for analysis from James at Anfield as well as Jurgen Klopp's thoughts in his post-match press conference as well as The Athletic's Andy Jones reflecting on the impact of the Anfield atmosphere. Produced by Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:26:05

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Will Salah be back for City?

3/6/2024
James Pearce and Simon Hughes join Tony Evans to look ahead to Sunday's crucial and potentially title-deciding clash with Man City. Who will be back for the Reds? And what sort of side does Klopp pick against Sparta Prague in the Europa League on Thursday night? Plus, a look back at Darwin's last gasp winner over Forest, and why there continues to be such a grim atmosphere around that fixture. Email: walk-on@theathletic.com Produced by Guy Clarke and Ben Green Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:46:40

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What is Jurgen Klopp's greatest Liverpool achievement?

2/27/2024
James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans for the latest Walk On podcast following the Reds' winning their 10th League Cup against Chelsea at Wembley. Following Jurgen Klopp's comment in the aftermath of Sunday's Carabao Cup success being "the most special" of his career the panel discuss the achievement of winning the cup with a reliance on a number of academy graduates before debating where it ranks amongst the German's many successes at Anfield. Plus ahead of Wednesday's FA Cup Fifth Round action with Southampton - and the Premier League run-in as well as the Europa League knockout phase how far can Liverpool go this season as injuries begin to grip? Email: walk-on@theathletic.com Produced by Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:41:29

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At The Match: Wembley win as Klopp's kids lift the cup

2/25/2024
Join James Pearce from Wembley as Liverpool won the League Cup for the 10th time as captain Virgil van Dijk headed in an extra time winner against Chelsea. Jurgen Klopp also underlined his belief in his young, injured-hit squad bringing on teenagers Bobby Clark, James McConnell and Jayden Danns as the game headed towards extra time. As well as hearing from Klopp's press conference we also bring you the thoughts of Tony Evans and The Athletic's data writer Mark Carey at Wembley. Produced by Guy Clarke Email: walk-on@theathletic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:28:37

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SPECIAL | Liverpool: A League Cup love affair

2/23/2024
Ahead of appearing in a record 14th League Cup Final on Sunday at Wembley against Chelsea, Walk On presents a special League Cup audio documentary charting the club's nine previous wins in the competition. With contributions from those to have lifted silverware such as Jamie Carragher, Mark Lawrenson and Rob Jones, we bring you firsthand accounts of each of the Reds' wins in the tournament. Plus there's insight from Walk On regulars Tony Evans, Simon Hughes and James Pearce adding the significance to what the competition has meant to Liverpool through the years. Presented by Caoimhe O'Neill Produced by Guy Clarke Email: walk-on@theathletic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:43:26

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Salah shows up on his return as Wembley awaits for the Reds

2/20/2024
Tony Evans is joined by Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones after Liverpool's convincing 4-1 win over Brentford in the Premier League. The panel discuss the Reds' mounting injury list along with the quality shown in front of goal by both Darwin Nunez and Mohamed Salah, before getting onto the state of the title race following Man City's 1-1 draw with Chelsea. The Athletic's La Liga writer Dermot Corrigan also drops in to give the view from Spain on Xabi Alonso being linked with taking over from Jurgen Klopp having recently interviewed former Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez. Plus there's the latest ahead of Luton Town's trip to Anfield on Wednesday prior to Sunday's Carabao Cup Final with Chelsea. Email: walk-on@theathletic.com Produced by Guy Clarke *** • Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/WALK. Terms and conditions apply Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:44:19

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What makes Xabi Alonso Liverpool's standout candidate?

2/14/2024
Tony Evans is joined by Simon Hughes and Caoimhe O'Neill to discuss the standout candidate to replace Jurgen Klopp this summer; former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso. From the emotional connection of bringing back a darling of the Kop to the manner in which he's been able to turn around the fortunes of Bayer Leverkusen, the panel assess each aspect of his candidacy. The Athletic's Seb Stafford-Bloor also drops in to give the view from Germany with Alonso having taken Leverkusen to the top of the Bundesliga, leading Bayern Munich by five points. Email: walk-on@theathletic.com Produced by Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:44:04

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At The Match: Resilient Reds retain top spot

2/10/2024
Join James Pearce for reaction from Anfield as the Reds saw off Burnley 3-1 to keep pole position in the Premier League. Diogo Jota's first half header was cancelled out by Dara O'Shea before Harvey Elliott supplied two assists from the bench for Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez as Jurgen Klopp's men ensured victory in front of a new record league attendance. Listen in for James' analysis from Anfield as well as the best from Klopp's press conference and The Athletic's Phil Buckingham on the influence of Harvey Elliott. Email:walk-on@theathletic.com Produced by Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:19:10

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Van Dijk's error, Darwin's growing influence & Salah's hamstrings

2/7/2024
James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans to pick the bones out of Liverpool's defeat to Arsenal and assess the damage to the Reds' Premier League title hopes. Moving on the panel assess a few of the key selection decisions include the choice to start both Cody Gakpo and Ryan Gravenberch while Darwin Nunez was left on the bench, despite his growing importance to Jurgen Klopp's side. Plus ahead of Saturday's visit to Burnley the panel debate the impact of injury to both Mohamed Salah and Dominik Szoboszlai before discussing the new Anfield Road End with it set to bring the Anfield attendance to over 60,000 for the first time. Email: walk-on@theathletic.com Produced by Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:42:41

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At The Match: Van Dijk suffers rare off-day

2/4/2024
Join James Pearce with analysis and reaction from Liverpool's 3-1 defeat to Arsenal as their lead at the top of the Premier League was cut to just two points. The Reds suffered just their second defeat of the Premier League season as Virgil van Dijk had a day to forget in North London, being involved in a mix-up with Alisson Becker to present Gabriel Martinelli the opportunity to put Arsenal 2-1 ahead prior to Ibrahima Konate being sent-off late on with Leandro Trossard inflicting further insult in stoppage time. As well as James' analysis from the Emirates listen in for the best from Jurgen Klopp's press conference and The Athletic's data analyst Mark Carey also drops in to share his thoughts on the performance. Email: walk-on@theathletic.com Produced by Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:25:37