Walk On: The Athletic FC's Liverpool show

4.7 (90)
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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 twice a week, every week. Follow for expert knowledge of the club, big name guests, breaking news and entertaining discussion.

1 DAY AGO

At The Match: Salah steps up as Reds march eight points clear with win over Saints

Join James Pearce for reaction from St Mary's as Liverpool move eight points clear at the top of the Premier League, thanks to more Mohamed Salah brilliance. The Egyptian King scored twice on the south coast as Arne Slot's men had to come from behind to win, despite taking a first half lead through Dominik Szoboszlai. Adam Armstrong and Mateus Fernandes scored either side of half-time to turn the game around before Salah's double to move him past 100 away goals for the club. As well as analysis from St Mary's listen in for Slot's press conference as well as Andy Jones dropping by with his thoughts after the Reds conceded twice against the Premier League's bottom side. Host: James Pearce With: Andy Jones Producer: Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

19 min
6 DAYS AGO

How the January transfer window approach could shape Liverpool's title challenge

Simon Hughes and James Pearce are alongside Tony Evans as Liverpool prepare to return from the final international break of the year sitting five points clear at the top of the Premier League. So how can Liverpool maintain their lead at the top, are they genuine contenders to lift the title and what impact could the looming January transfer window have on their destiny this season? Plus there's the latest reaction to the international break, including Ben Doak's crucial role in Scotland's Nations League wins over Croatia and Poland before 'Contract Weekly' and looking ahead to Sunday's visit to Southampton. Host: Tony Evans With: James Pearce and Simon Hughes Producer: Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

50 min
NOV 15

Chasing Salah: the relationships that shape him, Liverpool's persistence & what comes next?

Simon Hughes is alongside Iain Macintosh to discuss his new book, Chasing Salah: The Biography. In the book, Simon expertly pieces together a fascinating portrait of Salah. From his relationships with his teammates to what motivates him; from how the events of the past decade in Egypt have impacted his life, to what's next in his career. Available here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Chasing-Salah-Biography-Simon-Hughes/dp/1408721155 Host: Iain Macintosh With: Simon Hughes Producer: Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

43 min
NOV 12

Coote's Klopp comments, Salah's double-double & Slot's biggest challenge

Tony Evans is joined by James Pearce and Oli Kay for this week's Walk On podcast talking through the biggest talking points. With the Reds already five points clear after just 11 Premier League this season the panel bask in the glory following Saturday's 2-0 win over Aston Villa before turning their attention to referee David Coote who has been suspended pending further investigation by PGMOL. That came after a video appearing to show the official voicing foul-mouthed criticism of former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp appeared on social media on Monday. There's also the latest 'Contract Weekly' update, praise for both Mohamed Salah and Darwin Nunez as well as the latest on Trent Alexander-Arnold's injury. Host: Tony Evans With: James Pearce and Oli Kay Producer: Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

42 min
NOV 6

Slot's Reds rout Alonso on his Anfield return

James Pearce and Simon Hughes are here with Tony Evans to look back on another week of wins for Liverpool! Fresh from seeing off Bayer Leverkusen 4-0 at Anfield in the Champions League we bask in more glory as Arne Slot's record now stands at 14 wins from 16 matches in charge. Luis Diaz's sparkling showing is singled out for praise following his first hat-trick for the club before moving onto Mohamed Salah after his cryptic tweet after playing the lead role in the 2-1 win over Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League last weekend. Plus, ahead of Saturday's visit of Aston Villa, our resident Brummie Gregg Evans drops in to give us the lowdown on Unai Emery's side. Host: Tony Evans With: James Pearce, Simon Hughes and Gregg Evans Producer: Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

44 min
NOV 2

At The Match: Liverpool seize top spot with comeback win over Brighton

Join James Pearce for immediate reaction from Anfield as Liverpool came from behind to beat Brighton & Hove Albion retake top spot in the Premier League. Cody Gakpo and Mohamed Salah struck in the second half as the Reds had to come from behind on a day both Arsenal and Manchester City lost. Listen in for analysis from Anfield as well as the best from Arne Slot's post-match press conference. Plus, The Athletic's Gregg Evans also drops in with his take. Host: James Pearce With: Gregg Evans Producer: Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

20 min
OCT 29

Trent's Ballon d'Or dream, Konate's standout showing & Darwin's persistence pays off

Tony Evans and James Pearce are joined by Gregg Evans for this week's Walk On, looking back on Liverpool's trips to Leipzig and London. Having battled back twice to draw with Arsenal at the Emirates the panel assess the value of the point including the performance of Ibrahima Konate in north London. Darwin Nunez's showing against Arsenal was also under the spotlight with the Uruguayan laying on the assist for Mohamed Salah to drab Liverpool a point. Plus, following Trent Alexander-Arnold's comments around his desire to win the Ballon d'Or, Simon Hughes has his say on what it could mean for his Liverpool future. And finally we look ahead to the double-header in the Carabao Cup and Premier League to come with Brighton with Andy Jones dropping in with the latest on Federico Chiesa. Host: Tony Evans With: James Pearce and Gregg Evans Producer: Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

45 min
OCT 27

At The Match: Salah slots as Arne's Reds take point from Emirates

Join James Pearce for immediate reaction as Liverpool came from behind twice to take a point away at Arsenal. Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah were on the scoresheet in the 2-2 draw with Bukayo Saka and Mikel Merino having both put Arsenal ahead. There's also the best from Arne Slot's press conference and The Athletic's Thom Harris drops by with his take on the game, analysing the importance of set-pieces to the action at the Emirates with both teams using set-piece routines to find a route to goal. Host: James Pearce With: Thom Harris Producer: Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Jul 26

aiden chen harry potter

Awesome podcast, but tony evans’s voice is kinda weird, love liverpool, great podcast
Great Podcast

Feb 29

DaveUSALFC fan

Led by LFC reporter-James Pierce-Walk On is by far the best coverage of Liverpool. And from across the big Atlantic the most understood 😊YNWA
Great podcast

10/25/2023

Make EC Great Again

Great podcast for all Liverpool supporters. Enjoying the new format both after the game and in depth episodes.
YNWA

05/29/2023

Andrindis

Love the format change. This show is pure red to keep up with LFC. Keep up the great work.

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 twice a week, every week. Follow for expert knowledge of the club, big name guests, breaking news and entertaining discussion.