Walk On: The Athletic FC's Liverpool show

Fresh from a wild night at St James Park, James Pearce joins Tony Evans and Oli Kay to analyse another disjointed but ultimately victorious performance by the Reds, sealed by that incredible last-minute winner by Rio Ngumoha. How much should we expect of Anfield's latest wunderkind - who only turns 17 at the end of the week. Perhaps more importantly, can we fix our wobbles at the back in time for Arsenal at the weekend? Speaking of which, will we have Palace's Marc Guehi in the squad by then? And what about Mr Isak? Oli's written all about that situation, and you can read about it here. Email us: walkon@theathletic.com Host: Tony Evans With: James Pearce and Oli Kay Producer: Guy Clarke and Ben Green Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tony Evans, Simon Hughes and James Pearce are here for the latest Walk On podcast to address the Federico Chiesa chant before discussing the continuing Alexander Isak saga ahead of Monday night's trip to take on Newcastle United. Having written about Chiesa's chant this week both Tony and Simon outline concerns with language used with the chant while discussing the sensitivity of it. Ahead of Monday night's game there's analysis around the transfer saga of the summer involving Alexander Isak with The Athletic's Newcastle United writer George Caulkin sharing the view from Tyneside with the Reds set to face an intense atmosphere at St James' Park. Plus, with Ryan Gravenberch now available after suspension the panel assess how important his return could be for the balance of Arne Slot's side. Email: walkon@theathletic.com Host: Tony Evans With: James Pearce, Simon Hughes and George Caulkin Producer: Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James Pearce and Andy Jones join Tony Evans from Anfield to react to an emotional night at Anfield to kick-off the new Premier League season. The Reds title defence got underway with a 4-2 win over Bournemouth with Hugo Ekitike, Cody Gakpo, Federico Chiesa and Mohamed Salah all on the scoresheet. The panel share their thoughts on the tributes that were paid to Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva. Plus there's reaction to Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo being subjected to alleged racist abuse with Merseyside Police having launched an investigation. There’s also the latest transfer news following confirmation Giovanni Leoni has signed from Parma while Ben Doak could be set for a move to Bournemouth. If you want to get in touch with the show just email walkon@theathletic.com Host: Tony Evans With: James Pearce and Andy Jones Producers: Guy Clarke and Nick Thomson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James Pearce and Andy Jones are with Tony Evans ahead of Liverpool's Premier League curtain-raiser at home to Bournemouth on Friday night. Before looking ahead to the game, there's plenty of transfer speculation to digest after the Reds opened talks with Crystal Palace over a move for their captain, Marc Guehi while Liverpool are also considering a move for Parma's 18-year-old Giovanni Leoni. The panel also react to the latest twist in the Alexander Isak saga. With the Reds busy in the transfer market we also assess the impact on Arne Slot and his adaptability in being able to deal with churn ahead of the new season getting underway - and finish with the return of the quiz. Email: walkon@theathletic.com Host: Tony Evans With: James Pearce and Andy Jones Producer: Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James Pearce, Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans Tony Evans to react to that Community Shield defeat. With all three of them in attendance at Wembley, they share their thoughts on the positives and negatives of that performance. As well as the match, the guys talk about the latest transfer news and debate which is more important, a new striker or new defender? And finally we say farewell to Darwin Núñez. How should he be remembered amongst Reds? Want to get in touch with your predictions or thoughts? Email: walkon@theathletic.com Host: Tony Evans With: James Pearce and Simon Hughes Producer: Nick Thomson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James Pearce, Simon Hughes and Andy Jones are all alongside Tony Evans ahead of a bumper look ahead to the new season. With the Reds beginning their season at Wembley on Sunday we review pre-season, including the sparkling form of Rio Ngumoha before looking ahead to what's to come. Cody Gakpo's role in the squad is also analysed as well as the work Liverpool have already done in the transfer market - and what could still be to come as they aim to defend their Premier League title. We finish up with our pre-season predictions, forecasting how the Reds could do both in the Premier League and Europe before casting an eye across the rest of the Premier League. Want to get in touch with your predictions or thoughts? Email: walkon@theathletic.com Host: Tony Evans With: James Pearce, Simon Hughes and Andy Jones Producer: Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James Pearce joins Andy Jones and Tony Evans from Tokyo following Liverpool's 3-1 pre-season win over Yokohama F. Marinos with Florian Wirtz, Trey Nyoni and Rio Ngumoha all on the scoresheet. The panel discuss whether or not Ngumoha is ready to make the step up to first team level following the sale of Luis Diaz to Bayern Munich while James also discusses the latest transfer activity around Alexander Isak as well as the search for a new central defender. The Athletic's football finance writer Chris Weatherspoon also drops in to explain how Liverpool have created so much PSR headroom during what has been a heavy summer of spending on transfers at Anfield. Email: walkon@theathletic.com Host: Tony Evans With: James Pearce, Andy Jones & Chris Weatherspoon Producer: Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James Pearce and Andy Jones join Tony Evans prior to Liverpool completing the signing of Eintracht Frankfurt forward Hugo Ekitike. The Athletic's Bundesliga correspondent Seb Stafford-Bloor is also back to give us the lowdown on what to expect from the imminent arrival who looks set to supplement the forward options available to Arne Slot. The panel also discuss what other transfer business the Reds could look to conduct or sanction, with a centre-back high on the priority list while Luis Diaz has been the subject of a rejected bid from Bayern Munich. James brings us up to speed on the tour of Asia with the Reds currently in Hong Kong ahead of taking on AC Milan on Saturday, there's also analysis of the record-breaking sale of Olivia Smith by Liverpool Women to Arsenal with The Athletic's Women's Football Writer Megan Feringa before Tony pays tribute to the late Joey Jones. Email: walkon@theathletic.com Host: Tony Evans With: James Pearce, Andy Jones, Seb Stafford-Bloor and Megan Feringa Producer: Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans as Liverpool kicked off their pre-season schedule in emotional circumstances against Preston North End. James was in attendance at Deepdale as Liverpool played for the first time since the tragic passing of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva. The tributes at the games and reaction of the supporters is discussed as well as the leadership shown by Arne Slot through the difficult time for the club. Looking to the rest of pre-season, the panel preview the upcoming tour of Asia in which the Reds will play games in both Hong Kong and Japan while assessing which youngsters could be afforded opportunities on tour. Within that, we also analyse how difficult the task is for the younger members of Slot's squad in trying to work their way into the first team picture with the Premier League champions. Email: walkon@theathletic.com Host: Tony Evans With: James Pearce and Simon Hughes Producer: Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tony Evans is joined by James Pearce and Simon Hughes as tributes continue to be shared following the sudden and sad passing of Liverpool striker Diogo Jota and his younger brother Andre Silva. We're also joined by The Athletic's Jack Lang who travelled out to Gondomar last week to observe the public wake and funeral in the hometown of the Silva family. We hear the impact Jota had on the local community and the influence he had on the wider region too. The panel also discuss how Liverpool process and deal with grief as the club beginning to prepare for the start of the new season with confirmation Sunday's pre-season friendly with Preston North End at Deepdale will go ahead as planned. Email: walkon@theathletic.com Host: Tony Evans With: James Pearce, Simon Hughes and Jack Lang Producer: Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tony Evans, James Pearce and Simon Hughes reflect on the tragically sad news Liverpool forward Diogo Jota has died at the age of 28 along with his brother Andre Silva. The brothers were travelling by car in Spain when their vehicle left the carriageway and burst into flames in the early hours of Thursday morning. In this episode, we pay tribute to Diogo Jota sharing memories of the person and the player. The Athletic's Tim Spiers, who covered Wolverhampton Wanderers when Jota initially moved to England also shares his memories having interviewed him a number of times during his time at Molineux. Host: Tony Evans With: James Pearce, Simon Hughes and Tim Spiers Producer: Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy Jones and Mark Carey are alongside Tony Evans to react to news Liverpool have turned down an approach for Luis Diaz by Bayern Munich before looking ahead to how well equipped Liverpool are ahead of the return for pre-season. The panel look through each department of the squad discussing the impact Giorgi Mamardashvili's arrival could have, Ibrahima Konate's contract situation before analysing how Florian Wirtz joining Liverpool could influence the team's playing style. Plus, looking ahead to what else could come we analyse the need for a new centre forward. Email: walkon@theathletic.com Host: Tony Evans With: Andy Jones and Mark Carey Producer: Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James Pearce and Andy Jones are alongside Tony Evans as Liverpool's transfer activity shows no signs of slowing up. After touching on the imminent arrival of Milos Kerkez the panel get stuck into Liverpool's centre-back conundrum with Jarell Quansah closing in on a move to Bayer Leverkusen while holding an interest in Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi. On the exits, there's discussion around Darwin Nunez with Napoli registering interest in the Reds' No.9 before remembering Nat Phillips' contributions before discussing Harvey Elliott's future, having recently scored for England U21s at the U21s European Championships. Email: walkon@theathletic.com Host: Tony Evans With: James Pearce and Andy Jones Producer: Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tony Evans is joined by Simon Hughes, Gregg Evans and Seb Stafford-Bloor to discuss the latest on Wirtz and his upcoming medical. The guys also discuss what the move could mean for Jarell Quansah. A listener voice note sparks a conversation on Liverpool's homegrown player quota — Gregg explains the rules, while Simon highlights academy players ready to step up. Plus, with Milos Kerkez linked and Bournemouth signing a new left-back, is Andy Robertson heading for the exit? Email: walkon@theathletic.com Host: Tony Evans With: Simon Hughes, Gregg Evans & Seb Stafford-Bloor Producer: Nick Thomson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon Hughes and Gregg Evans are alongside Tony Evans to get stuck into the latest Liverpool talking points, with plenty of transfer news to get stuck into. Before getting to the latest on the Reds' pursuit of Florian Wirtz the panel discuss comments made by both Federico Chiesa and Harvey Elliott about their respective futures, while also considering Chiesa's 'cult' status with supporters during the Premier League title celebrations. The Athletic's Bundesliga correspondent Seb Stafford-Bloor drops by to chat Wirtz explaining why he may well have made the choice to favour Liverpool over Bayern Munich and Manchester City. Email: walkon@theathletic.com Host: Tony Evans With: Simon Hughes and Gregg Evans Producer: Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tony Evans is back with James Pearce and Gregg Evans to round up all the transfer news swirling around Anfield. That includes the latest on the almost-completed-but-at-the-same-time-seemingly-never-ending-record-breaking move for Florian Wirtz, and also Bournemouth's left back Milos Kerkez. Plus, with the ever-reliable Caoimhin Kelleher now at Brentford, we discuss how new number two Giorgi Mamardashvili will fit in on the Reds' bench. Finally, we look at the future of Luis Diaz and other players Slot may wave goodbye to as he continues to shape his squad for next season. Remember, we want to know what you think about Walk On, so please head here and fill in this short questionnaire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon Hughes and James Pearce are alongside Tony Evans to get into the latest around Liverpool's pursuit of Florian Wirtz as the Reds look to secure the signing of the Bayer Leverkusen star. The panel begin by reflecting on seeing Paris Saint-Germain win the Champions League, having been knocked out by the French champions in the last 16 of the competition before moving onto the latest transfer news. As well as Wirtz, there's reaction to the signing of Jeremie Frimpong as well as interest in Bournemouth's Milos Kerez before attention turns to outgoings with Caoimhim Kelleher set to leave for Brentford - and Jurgen Klopp's former assistant manager Pep Lijnders on the verge of joining Manchester City! Plus, we finish with our inaugural Walk On End of Season Awards...enjoy! Listener feedback survey: https://forms.gle/sa2K5fnNK7RUU5MD6 Host: Tony Evans With: Simon Hughes and James Pearce Producer: Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans to reflect on the sad scenes at the end of Liverpool's title parade on Monday. The panel discuss the incident that has led to a 53-year-old white British man from West Derby being arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, dangerous driving offences and driving while unfit through drugs. The incident led to 50 people being hospitalised, with 11 remaining in hospital for ongoing treatment and are in a stable condition. We also hear the account of eye-witness of BBC journalist Dan Ogunshakin who was attending the parade in a personal capacity. Host: Tony Evans With: James Pearce and Simon Hughes Producer: Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On 25 May 2025, Liverpool will receive their 20th top flight crown, equaling the record set by Manchester United. This season's victory will be defined by Mohamed Salah's goals, Arne Slot's career-defining debut, and the measured manner with which the Reds marched on. But five years ago, when Liverpool last won English football's most prestigious trophy for the first time in 30 years, this was not the scene. Simon Hughes has spoken to families in Liverpool to find out how this title sits five years on from the Covid-19 pandemic. You'll hear the story of the content creator who feels a disconnect with Anfield now. The former steward who never got to savour a title win. And the Hillsborough survivor for whom the Atletico match was his last. Please note this episode includes strong language, and content some listeners may find upsetting Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James Pearce and Gregg Evans are alongside Tony Evans to get stuck into James's sit down with head coach of Liverpool FC, Arne Slot. We hear Slot dissect the moments this season that made Liverpool Premier League champions. The guys also preview the Crystal Palace party at Anfield on Sunday. Host: Tony Evans With: James Pearce & Gregg Evans Producer: Guy Clarke & Nick Thomson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.