Walk On: The Athletic FC's Liverpool show

James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans to revel in the Reds’ 1-0 Merseyside derby win over Everton. The panel discuss Diogo Jota’s crucial goal to end his 10-game goal drought as well as the performance at of Curtis Jones at right-back as the Reds put their recent Champions League and Carabao Cup disappointments behind them. All that, plus a look ahead to Fulham away and what to expect from Arne Slot’s side. Host: Tony Evans With: James Pearce and Simon Hughes Producers: Guy Clarke and Nick Thomson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans as we look ahead to Wednesday’s return to action in the Merseyside derby. The guys discuss the importance of the derby from the feeling on Merseyside to what it means to the international fanbase too. We also talk about the once proposed idea of Liverpool and Everton sharing joined stadia on Stanley Park! Plus there’s the latest team news, discussion around FSG’s interest in adding Malaga to their desired multi-club portfolio as well as news of the Reds’ planned pre-season tour of Hong Kong and Japan. Host: Tony Evans With: James Pearce and Simon Hughes Producer: Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Pearce is back alongside Simon Hughes and Tony Evans just in time to address the increased activity and discussion around the future of Trent Alexander-Arnold. On Tuesday, The Athletic's David Ornstein reported Real Madrid are working to close a deal for the right-back who will be a free agent in the summer. As well as the panel sharing their thoughts on the situation there is also discussion around where it leaves Liverpool, how they got into this position and what it means for Alexander-Arnold's legacy. We want to hear about you and your podcast habits. Go to theathletic.com/athletic/survey25 to fill out a quick survey and be in with the chance of winning £/$100 Amazon vouchers. Host: Tony Evans With: James Pearce and Simon Hughes Producer: Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and Andy Jones join Tony Evans to follow on from Thursday's discussions about what Liverpool need to do in the summer transfer window, we assess what they will be able to afford. Having written on Liverpool finances, The Athletic's new dedicated football finance writer Chris Weatherspoon also joins the guys to share the detail in the Reds' account for 2023/24 explaining the £57m loss, Liverpool's amortisation costs as well as their PSR standing. Plus, there's talk around how much credit winning a league title in his debut season will give Arne Slot as well as what it will mean for sporting director Richard Hughes. Host: Tony Evans With: Simon Hughes, Andy Jones and Chris Weatherspoon Producer: Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Pearce and Andy Jones are alongside Tony Evans after a bruising couple of results for the Reds. With matters calming down on-pitch, today we take a look ahead to the summer transfer window: who's staying, who's going and where must the Reds strengthen to stay competitive in the Premier League and Champions League next season. Host: Tony Evans With: James Pearce and Andy Jones Producers: Guy Clarke and Nick Thomson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans to pick the bones out of Liverpool's Carabao Cup Final defeat at the hands of Newcastle United. From Alexis Mac Allister marking Dan Burn to Mohamed Salah's lack of involvement and the impact of missing Trent Alexander-Arnold, the panel delve through all aspects of the performance to assess whether it was Liverpool's worse cup final showing. Plus there's a discussion around the longevity left in this Liverpool squad as well as Arne Slot's 'trust' of the depth available to him. Host: Tony Evans With: James Pearce and Simon Hughes Producer: Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans to reflect on the Reds' Champions League elimination to Paris Saint-Germain before looking ahead to Sunday's Carabao Cup Final. After Tuesday's 1-0 defeat at Anfield to PSG, Arne Slot's side were eventually dumped out of Europe on penalties with the panel discussing the nature of the loss, as well as answering a listener question around Alisson Becker's penalty record. There's also a look at the impact of the run of matches Liverpool have faced in recent weeks before looking ahead to Sunday's meeting with Newcastle United at Wembley. Host: Tony Evans With: James Pearce and Simon Hughes Producers: Guy Clarke and Nick Thomson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony Evans is joined by Simon Hughes and James Pearce, the discuss the nearly perfect weekend which saw Liverpool stretch their lead at the top of the Premier League to 15 points. The trio discuss the 3-1 win over Southampton, briefly, and the continued brilliance of Salah - including James' experience of watching his penalties alongside Jan Molby. They look ahead to the second leg against PSG in the Champions League and whether or not to start Darwin Nunez. Plus with a new shirt deal which sees the Reds return to Adidas as the kit manufacturer and, the important question, how do you pronounce Adidas? Host: Tony Evans With: James Pearce and Simon Hughes Producers: Guy Clarke and Abi Paterson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony Evans and Simon Hughes are joined by James Pearce, from his Roland Garros-themed hotel in Paris, the morning after THAT 1-0 win in the French capital to give the Reds the advantage in their Champions League last 16 tie with Paris Saint-Germain. There's plenty of praise for 'The Holy Goalie' after Alisson's heroics in the Parc des Princes making nine saves for the Reds to deny Luis Enrique's side. Plus the panel discuss the contribution of Harvey Elliott, with the game's only goal, as well as Darwin Nunez with his assist off the bench before looking ahead to Saturday's visit of Southampton to Anfield. Host: Tony Evans With: James Pearce and Simon Hughes Producers: Guy Clarke and Nick Thomson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Pearce and Oli Kay are alongside Tony Evans as we look ahead to the start of Liverpool's Champions League knockout journey with Wednesday's visit to Paris Saint-Germain. Almost three years on from Liverpool's harrowing visit to the French capital for the 2022 Champions League Final both James and Oli recount their memories from the trip. Plus, there's discussion around the Reds' financial results for 2023/24, Amazon Prime's Jurgen Klopp documentary and The Athletic's French football writer Tom Williams drops by to share the lowdown on the hosts ahead of the meeting at the Parc des Princes. Host: Tony Evans With: James Pearce, Oli Kay and Tom Williams Producer: Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony Evans is joined by James Pearce and Andy Jones as the Reds roar 13 points clear at the top of the Premier League, which begs the question: is the title race done? The panel get stuck into the win over Newcastle United at Anfield as well as the outstanding contribution of Dominik Szoboszlai. There's also a discussion around the defining period of games Arne Slot's side have come through, picking up 11 points from a possible 15 during their run of five crucial matches in the space of just 15 days. Plus, there's some contract discussion thrown in, including around Ibrahima Konate, before a discussion on the Reds' Champions League draw with a trip to Paris to come early next week. Host: Tony Evans With: James Pearce and Andy Jones Producers: Guy Clarke and Nick Thomson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans to react to a decisive weekend in the Premier League as the Reds moved 11 points clear at the top! Liverpool's routine 2-0 win away at Man City, coupled with Arsenal's defeat at home to West Ham on Saturday leaves Arne Slot's side with commanding lead with 11 to play. The panel get into the manner of the win, the style and control exerted by Slot's men as well as heaping praise on both goalscorers Mohamed Salah and Dominik Szoboszlai. Plus, there's a listener question answered as well as a look ahead to Wednesday night's visit of Newcastle United to Anfield. Host: Tony Evans With: James Pearce and Simon Hughes Producer: Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans reacting to the Reds' visit to Villa Park before looking ahead to Sunday's visit to Man City. Darwin Nunez, having had a torrid cameo off the bench on Wednesday, is centre to the analysis from Villa Park with the Uruguayan missing a guilt-edged chance to give Arne Slot's side what would have been a crucial three points. With eight points dropped from the last eight Premier League games, the panel also analyse the state of the title race with Liverpool moving eight points clear at the top of the league, despite dropping two points on Wednesday night. Plus, there's a look ahead to Sunday's trip to the Etihad as the Reds look to pile on the misery for Pep Guardiola's side following their own humbling in Madrid. Host: Tony Evans With: James Pearce and Simon Hughes Producer: Nick Thomson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Hughes and James Pearce are alongside Tony Evans to react to Liverpool's nervy win against Wolves on Sunday. The panel discuss the key themes from the win at Anfield, but not before James shares his own story of how the title race nerves have begun to get to him! After moving on from analysis of the win over Wolves, the conversation moves onto Liverpool's attacking options with Luis Diaz moving back to the left wing, and assess what it could mean ahead of what looks set to be a busy summer transfer window ahead. Plus, ahead of Wednesday night's visit to Villa Park, Gregg Evans drops by to preview the game ahead of a crucial period in the Reds' title chances. Host: Tony Evans With: James Pearce, Simon Hughes and Gregg Evans Producer: Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans to react to an action-packed, final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park. Having led 2-1, James Tarkowski grabbed a late equaliser for the hosts before tempers boiled over at full-time with red cards shown for Curtis Jones, Arne Slot and assistant head coach Sipke Hulshoff. The panel look back over the occasion of the final Goodison derby, where it leaves the state of the title race with Liverpool moving seven points clear before getting onto the contribution of Mohamed Salah. Plus, there's a look ahead to Wolves' visit to Anfield on Sunday as well as Si's take on the manner of stewarding at Goodison Park! Host: Tony Evans With: James Pearce and Simon Hughes Producer: Nick Thomson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans as we bring you the first of our two shows to come each week for the rest of the season! Following defeat to Plymouth Argyle in the FA Cup Fourth Round the panel discuss the merits of exiting the competition with focus switching to the Premier League ahead of Wednesday night's Merseyside derby at Goodison Park. That kicks-off a run of five games in 15 days for Arne Slot's Reds as we also analyse how the Dutchman has managed to keep his squad so fresh this season before having a deeper look at Wednesday night's trip across Stanley Park. Host: Tony Evans With: James Pearce and Simon Hughes Producer: Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join James Pearce fresh from Anfield as Liverpool thrashed Tottenham 4-0 to book their place at in the Carabao Cup Final at Wembley. With work to do to overturn a first leg deficit, the Reds made light work of booking their place at a second successive League Cup Final. Cody Gakpo's first half strike was added to in the second by Mohamed Salah, Dominik Szoboszlai and captain Virgil van Dijk as Liverpool secured a safe passage through to the first cup final of the Arne Slot era. Listen in for analysis from Anfield as well as the best from Slot's press conference with The Athletic's Andy Jones also dropping by with his thoughts. Host: James Pearce With: Andy Jones Producer: Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans for this week's Walk On podcast, fresh from the 2-0 win over Bournemouth. As well as Mohamed Salah's continuing goalscoring greatness, the panel also discuss the importance and future of goalkeeper Alisson Becker with Valencia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili set to arrive in the summer. There's a recap of the transfer window, with Liverpool having kept their powder dry as well as an analysis of Arne Slot's midfield engine room with Liverpool reaping the rewards of their summer spending in 2023 in the form of Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai and Ryan Gravenberch. Plus, a look ahead to Thursday night's Carabao Cup semi-final second leg with Tottenham! Host: Tony Evans With: James Pearce and Simon Hughes Producer: Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Pearce brings you reaction from the Vitality Stadium after Liverpool swept Bournemouth aside 2-0 on the south coast, thanks to a Mohamed Salah double. The Egyptian King grabbed his 20th and 21st Premier League goals of the campaign to open up a nine-point gap over second-placed Arsenal ahead of their game with Manchester City to come on Sunday. Listen in for analysis from the Vitality as well as the best from Arne Slot's press conference - including the latest on Trent Alexander-Arnold who was forced off due to injury. Plus, The Athletic's Mark Carey drops by with his tactical take having also been watching on as the Reds ran out winners! Host: James Pearce With: Mark Carey Producer: Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans for the latest fix of weekly Liverpool FC news. This week there's plenty for the guys to get through from the 4-1 win over Ipswich at Anfield to Mohamed Salah surpassing Thierry Henry on the Premier League's list of all-time top scorers and Virgil van Dijk's record-setting numbers following his 300th appearance for the club. There's also a discussion around the contract scenario as we head towards February with still no news of extensions being agreed for the likes of Salah, van Dijk or Trent Alexander-Arnold. Plus, we preview Wednesday night's Champions League action with PSV Eindhoven and Saturday's visit to AFC Bournemouth. Host: Tony Evans With: Simon Hughes and James Pearce Producer: Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices