The Red Debate

The Red Debate
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Welcome to The Red Debate, the podcast for debating all things Liverpool Football Club 🔴 Join hosts Chris Smith & Tom Verghese as they get into recent on & off the pitch events, as well as overview topics and Premier League discussions.

  1. 14 May

    Is Arne Slot's time up? Where do Liverpool go from here?

    After a forgettable season, we face yet another summer of upheaval. But will the manager's position be one they change? There's so much to do across the entire squad it seems. Will Konate signa new deal? Will the likes of Gomez, Jones, Mac Allister still be here next season? Midfield re-inforcement appears needed, but how do they go about it? And of course, Salah... How do we replace his numbers? Do we need another striker given Ekitike's injury?

    Is Arne Slot's time up? Where do Liverpool go from here?

  2. 20 Mar

    What next for Arne Slot?

    How poetic that we've drawn PSG again in the Champions League, with Arne Slot having referenced that tie so many times since. It feels as though the Reds' slump almost even began around that time last season. In what feels like an almost weekly debate, we touch on Arne's future. Can we see a world in which he keeps his job next season? Does Richard Hughes' position at the club have a bearing on that? Would Champions League qualification and an FA Cup win keep Slot in his job? Or is the writing on the wall? The Brighton game feels huge..!

    What next for Arne Slot?

  3. 5 Mar

    Liverpool lose (again), this time to Wolves

    It's getting a bit silly, isn't it? Another humiliating defeat, leaving Liverpool wondering how they've not capitalised on results around us to solidify our position in the league. A FIFTH injury time winner conceded, making this one a record-breaking late defeat. Why is Arne Slot setting us up to play like this against bottom of the league? Morale's low. Where do we go from here?

    Liverpool lose (again), this time to Wolves

  4. 9 Feb

    Liverpool lose to Manchester City at Anfield. Is time nearly up for Arne Slot?

    With Liverpool suffering yet another loss in the league, things aren't looking too smart. Manchester City do the double over us for the first time since 1936/37 and for all of the (warranted) mockery levelled at Lijnders for his 'Intensity' book launch, we lacked it. Anfield was rocking at 1-0 up and we didn't capitalise. Where do we go from here? Chris and Tom have differing views. We break down the City game, the bigger picture, Slot's future (as we seem to be doing all too regularly) and Sunderland away on Wednesday. Has Richard Hughes started drafting up Arne's P45?

    Liverpool lose to Manchester City at Anfield. Is time nearly up for Arne Slot?

  5. 27 Jan

    The Bournemouth breakdown & Arne Slot's tenure

    Chris & Tom debate the Bournemouth loss. They're then joined by Ollie for a bigger-picture discusstion. The Bournemouth breakdown: An end to the worst unbeaten run ever Match debate: •⁠ ⁠Match overview •⁠ ⁠Key moments •⁠ ⁠Virgil & Salah •⁠ ⁠The finishing back 4 •⁠ ⁠Any positives? The big picture / Slot’s tenure: •⁠ ⁠6 key decisions going wrong: Trent contract, selling Diaz/Quansah without replacement, renewing Virgil and Salah, marquee signings rather than balance, Konate contract, Wirtz/Isak •⁠ ⁠Pros of keeping Slot •⁠ ⁠Cons of keeping Slot •⁠ ⁠Options if he goes •⁠ ⁠Why are we so fragile? •⁠ ⁠The battle for Champions League places •⁠ ⁠Where do Liverpool go from here? Find us at: Website: https://theredde⁠bate.com X: https://x.com/thereddebate

    The Bournemouth breakdown & Arne Slot's tenure

  6. 6 Jan

    The Reds draw at Craven Cottage & look ahead to a trip to the Emirates

    Following Liverpool's late 2-2 draw away to Fulham, Chris & Tom reflect on where things are at. Are there any positives to take? What next? They're then joined by Matt Smith to give the Arsenal perspective and share thoughts ahead of the game on Thursday. Find us on X (@thereddebate), Tik Tok (@the.red.debate) & YouTube (@thereddebate870) as well as online at http://thereddebate.com/

    The Reds draw at Craven Cottage & look ahead to a trip to the Emirates

  7. 29/12/2025

    Liverpool's Mid-Season review (25/26)

    Chris & Tom discuss Liverpool's season, at the midway point. They go through each of the positions, from goalkeepers through to attackers. Discussion about Alisson, Mamardashvilli, Kerkez, Robertson, Konate, Virgil van Dijk, Gomez, Bradley, Frimpong, Jones, Szoboszlai, MacAllister, Gravenberch, Endo, Salah, Chiesa, Ngumoha, Gakpo, Wirtz, Ekitike, Isak and even a nod to Josh Abe. What are remaining hopes for the Premier League season? Is the Champions League dream a pipe dream? Get involved >> @thereddebate on X, @the.red.debat on Tik Tok, @thereddebate870 on YouTube.

    Liverpool's Mid-Season review (25/26)

  8. 22/12/2025

    Spurs Survival & The Striker Scramble

    3 points, from what was a mad game of football. Liverpool survived against 9-man Tottenham, grinding out a 2-1 victory that puts the Reds back in the top 4 hunt. IN THIS EPISODE: TOTTENHAM 1-2 LIVERPOOL ANALYSIS ✦ Match reaction - how did Liverpool get the three points? ✦ Key moments that decided the game ✦ Individual performances - who stepped up? ✦ Tactical breakdown - did Slot get it right? ✦ What does this result tell us about Liverpool's credentials? THE STRIKER QUESTION ✦ With Alexander Isak injured, what are Liverpool's striker options? ✦ Should Liverpool be in the market for another number 9? ✦ Does the current squad have enough firepower? ✦ Semenyo? Get involved: X: @thereddebate Tik Tok: @the.red.debate

    Spurs Survival & The Striker Scramble
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Welcome to The Red Debate, the podcast for debating all things Liverpool Football Club 🔴 Join hosts Chris Smith & Tom Verghese as they get into recent on & off the pitch events, as well as overview topics and Premier League discussions.

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  • Creator
    The Red Debate
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    74
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    Explicit
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