Episodes

  • Goodbye Jurgen, Hello Arne

    Goodbye Jurgen, Hello Arne
    May 22 2024
    Tony Evans is joined by James Pearce and Simon Hughes for the final pod of the season, as they look back on Jurgen Klopp's goodbye at Anfield on Sunday. Meanwhile, with confirmation finally coming through on Monday about Arne Slot succeeding the German in the dugout, the panel discuss the difference in role as 'head coach' as well as what Slot could bring to the role. Plus, there's discussion about the Reds' four players selected for Gareth Southgate's initial Euro 2024 squad as well as our end of season quiz to finish. Enjoy! Email: walk-on@theathletic.com Host: Tony Evans With: James Pearce and Simon Hughes Producer: Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    48 mins
  • How Klopp turned doubters into believers: A podcast special

    How Klopp turned doubters into believers: A podcast special
    May 16 2024
    As Jurgen Klopp's near-nine year stay at Liverpool comes to a close on Sunday, join us for a special look back through the highs, lows and everything in-between during the German's reign at Anfield. Guy Clarke looks back through the years with insights from The Athletic's James Pearce, Simon Hughes, Andy Jones, Oli Kay and Michael Cox as well as Walk On host Tony Evans, author of Jurgen Said To Me: Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool and the Remaking of City Dan Morgan and Josh Williams, writer of Data Game: The Story of Liverpool FC's Analytics Revolution. Some of the best moments from Klopp's best and funniest moments in press conferences also feature as we reminisce on an unforgettable journey for the Reds. Voiced and Produced by Guy Clarke With contributions from James Pearce, Simon Hughes, Andy Jones, Oli Kay, Michael Cox, Tony Evans, Dan Morgan and Josh Williams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    48 mins
  • Anfield prepares for Klopp's farewell

    Anfield prepares for Klopp's farewell
    May 15 2024
    Tony Evans, Si Hughes and James Pearce are here as Reds around the world get ready for Jurgen Klopp's final hurrah. Yes, it's been a bit of a damp squib - summed up by that 3-3 with Villa midweek - so the gang discuss the highs and lows on and off the pitch of those eight and half years in charge, whether Jurgen is statue-worthy, and where the squad needs strengthening to give Arne Slot the best chance of success. Email: walk-on@theathletic.com Presenter: Tony Evans With: James Pearce and Simon Hughes Produecr: Guy Clarke and Ben Green Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    50 mins
  • Liverpool's Luis Diaz conundrum & Anfield's greatest night five years on

    Liverpool's Luis Diaz conundrum & Anfield's greatest night five years on
    May 7 2024
    James Pearce and Andy Jones are alongside Tony Evans to discuss the state of Liverpool's attacking options ahead of the upcoming summer window. While Darwin Nunez and Cody Gakpo experienced contrasting emotions at Anfield in Sunday's win over Tottenham whispers have also emerged around the future of Luis Diaz, so the panel discuss whether or not this summer could be the time to cash in on the Colombian? There's praise for Harvey Elliott after Sunday's sparkling display and Si Hughes checks in from Holland having been at Arne Slot's penultimate home game at Feyenoord. Plus, five years on from Liverpool's historic 4-0 win over Barcelona, we look back on the night and what it meant within the context of Jurgen Klopp's tenure as Reds boss. Email: walk-on@theathletic.com Host: Tony Evans With: James Pearce and Andy Jones Producer: Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    49 mins
  • At The Match: Elliott stars & Salah scores as Liverpool steamroller Spurs

    At The Match: Elliott stars & Salah scores as Liverpool steamroller Spurs
    May 5 2024
    Join James Pearce for reaction from Anfield as Liverpool put four past Tottenham Hotspur as Jurgen Klopp's side re-discovered their goalscoring touch. Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson struck in the first half before Cody Gakpo and Harvey Elliott added another two early in the second period. Richarlison and Son Heung-min got two back for Ange Postecoglou's side, but the Reds held on as they secured a third-placed finish in the Premier League. Listen in to hear the best from Jurgen Klopp's press conference as well as analyse from Anfield from James Pearce and The Athletic's Andy Jones. Enjoy! Email: walk-on@theathletic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 mins
  • Salah, Trent & Van Dijk: How will Slot's Liverpool look next season?

    Salah, Trent & Van Dijk: How will Slot's Liverpool look next season?
    Apr 30 2024
    As Liverpool's title hopes fizzled out at the London Stadium, the headlines were taken by Mohammed Salah and Jurgen Klopp's touchline 'spat' ahead of the Egyptian being brought off the bench. To react to the fallout, as well as news Liverpool are preparing for Salah to stay for the 2024/25 season, Tony Evans is joined by James Pearce and Simon Hughes to discuss the winger's Reds' future. Along with captain Virgil van Dijk and vice-captain Trent Alexander-Arnold, Salah enters the final 12 months of his contract this summer so the panel analyse how Liverpool have ended up in this situation before looking at where the priorities lay for sporting director Richard Hughes this summer. Plus, with Arne Slot waiting to replace Jurgen Klopp at Anfield how could the Reds squad look after the summer transfer window. Email: walk-on@theathletic.com Host: Tony Evans With: James Pearce and Simon Hughes Producer: Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    50 mins
  • Derby defeat dashes title hopes - but is Slot waiting in the wings?

    Derby defeat dashes title hopes - but is Slot waiting in the wings?
    Apr 25 2024
    We're back with a bonus Walk On offering, as Liverpool ramp up their search to name a successor to Jurgen Klopp, with the Reds in negotiations to bring Feyenoord's Arne Slot to Anfield. Before looking at what the Dutchman could bring to Liverpool, should a compensation package be agreed, Tony Evans, James Pearce and Simon Hughes pick the bones out of the Reds' first Goodison Park derby defeat since 2010, which all-but ends Liverpool's title hopes. We hear from AD's Sjoerd Mossou out in the Netherlands on what Liverpool can expect from Slot before Andy Jones also pops by to talk about his style of play and how it may fit with the current squad at Anfield. Email: walk-on@theathletic.com Host: Tony Evans With: James Pearce, Simon Hughes and Andy Jones Producer: Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    39 mins
  • Salah's slump & derby day looms

    Salah's slump & derby day looms
    Apr 23 2024
    James Pearce and Andy Jones are alongside Tony Evans for this week's Walk On podcast as the Reds gear up for a trip across Stanley Park to take on Everton. Prior to getting stuck into the derby the panel reflect on the impact Trent Alexander-Arnold's return could have after scoring at Craven Cottage while Mohamed Salah watched on from the bench. David Ornstein drops in with the latest on Ruben Amorim with the Sporting Lisbon manager being linked to possibly replacing David Moyes at West Ham, having previously been linked with succeeding Jurgen Klopp at Anfield. Plus, ahead of the derby at Goodison Park, the quiz is back as James takes on Andy on all things Merseyside derby! Email: walk-on@theathletic.com Host: Tony Evans With: James Pearce and Andy Jones Producer: Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    50 mins