Episodes

  • 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
  • Where have Liverpool's goals gone?

    Where have Liverpool's goals gone?
    Apr 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
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    46 mins
  • At The Match: Liverpool slip at home to Crystal Palace

    At The Match: Liverpool slip at home to Crystal Palace
    Apr 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
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    23 mins
  • Salah decision looms & can Jota fire Liverpool to the title?

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