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  • 50 minutes 15 seconds
    Salah, Trent & Van Dijk: How will Slot's Liverpool look next season?

    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.

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    Host: Tony Evans

    With: James Pearce and Simon Hughes

    Producer: Guy Clarke

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    30 April 2024, 2:00 pm
  • 38 minutes 48 seconds
    Derby defeat dashes title hopes - but is Slot waiting in the wings?

    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.

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    Host: Tony Evans

    With: James Pearce, Simon Hughes and Andy Jones

    Producer: Guy Clarke

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    25 April 2024, 12:28 pm
  • 50 minutes 8 seconds
    Salah's slump & derby day looms

    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!

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    Host: Tony Evans

    With: James Pearce and Andy Jones

    Producer: Guy Clarke

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    23 April 2024, 2:40 pm
  • 45 minutes 50 seconds
    Where have Liverpool's goals gone?

    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.

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    Host: Tony Evans

    With: James Pearce and Simon Hughes

    Producer: Guy Clarke

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    17 April 2024, 4:00 am
  • 23 minutes 19 seconds
    At The Match: Liverpool slip at home to Crystal Palace

    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.

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    Produced by Guy Clarke

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    14 April 2024, 5:52 pm
  • 41 minutes 57 seconds
    Salah decision looms & can Jota fire Liverpool to the title?

    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

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    9 April 2024, 1:00 pm
  • 24 minutes 15 seconds
    At The Match: Reds let title advantage slip at Old Trafford

    Join James Pearce for reaction from Old Trafford as Liverpool were held to a frustrating 2-2 draw with Manchester United.

    Despite taking a first half lead through Luis Diaz the Reds had to come from behind to take a point following Bruno Fernandes capitalising on a Jarell Quansah error before Kobbie Mainoo gave United the lead.

    Mohamed Salah late penalty ensured Liverpool avoided defeat but does see Arsenal take control in the Premier League title race, leapfrogging the Reds on goal difference.

    Listen in to hear Jurgen Klopp's post-match press conference as well as the view from The Athletic's Andy Jones.

    Produced by Guy Clarke

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    7 April 2024, 7:19 pm
  • 44 minutes 31 seconds
    Where do Liverpool look after Xabi Alonso rejection & Old Trafford revenge mission

    Tony Evans is joined by James Pearce and Simon Hughes for the latest Walk On podcast as the panel assess where Liverpool turn in their search for a successor following last week's news Xabi Alonso is staying at Bayer Leverkusen.

    Amongst those discussed are the new favourite, Ruben Amorim of Sporting Lisbon as well as Inter Milan's Simone Inzaghi and outgoing Bayern Munich boss Thomas Tuchel. What impact will Liverpool's 'data-led' approach have on the final shortlist of candidates who emerge and could FSG have been better prepared for finding a successor to Klopp?

    Plus, with the Reds having retaken the lead at the top of the Premier League we look ahead to Sunday's visit to Old Trafford with Sheffield United first heading to Anfield on Thursday.

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    Produced by Guy Clarke

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    3 April 2024, 12:38 pm
  • 22 minutes 17 seconds
    At The Match: Salah sends Liverpool top

    Join James Pearce for reaction from Anfield as Liverpool returned to the top of the Premier League, seeing off Brighton & Hove Albion 2-1 courtesy of goals by Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah.

    Listen in to hear from Jurgen Klopp speaking post-match in his press conference, including his praise for Alexis Mac Allister who played a starring role against his former side.

    Plus The Athletic's Andy Jones also shares his views having been at Anfield to watch on as the Reds opened up a two-point lead at the summit with nine games to play.

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    Produced by Guy Clarke

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    31 March 2024, 5:25 pm
  • 47 minutes 28 seconds
    Richard Hughes' in-tray & forgiving Fernando Torres

    James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans for your weekly Walk On podcast ahead of the return of Premier League action.

    Before looking ahead to Brighton's visit to Anfield on Sunday the panel look back on the weekend's action as Liverpool Legends beat Ajax Legends 4-2 with Fernando Torres scoring in front of the Kop on his Anfield return, as we consider how he's remembered at Liverpool following his controversial move to Chelsea in January 2011.

    Meanwhile, with Richard Hughes being confirmed as the club's new sporting director, as of June 1st, we assess the list of priorities he has with Liverpool in need of a successor for Jurgen Klopp, a number of key players heading into the final 12 months of their current deals as well as having to navigate the summer transfer window.

    Plus, there's a head-to-head between James and Simon in an inaugural Walk On quiz. Enjoy!

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    Produced by Guy Clarke

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    26 March 2024, 2:49 pm
  • 42 minutes 52 seconds
    Is Gakpo a scapegoat & why is tragedy chanting still happening?

    Following Liverpool's 4-3 defeat in the FA Cup at Old Trafford Tony Evans is joined by James Pearce and Caoimhe O'Neill to get stuck into the latest talking points, including the form of Cody Gakpo as well as the eight arrests - including two for tragedy chanting - on Sunday.

    Away from the on-pitch action, the panel also look back on Rafa Benitez's Liverpool legacy after the Spaniard was sacked by Celta Vigo last week with this summer marking 20 years since his appointment at Anfield.

    Plus there's the latest injury news after Darwin Nunez withdrew from international duty with Uruguay.

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    Produced by Guy Clarke

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    19 March 2024, 1:43 pm
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