Blood Red: The Liverpool Fc Podcast

Having beaten Juventus 2-1 at Anfield in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie, next up for Liverpool in their 2005 Champions League campaign was a trip to the Stade Delle Alpi. With no Steven Gerrard for the game, Rafa Benitez was able to welcome back Xabi Alonso, while Djibril Cisse was also on the bench in Turin too. Join Guy Clarke and Ian Doyle as they look back on the goalless draw as the Reds booked their place in the last four, where they'd come up against Jose Mourinho's Chelsea. With Sami Hyypia and Jamie Carragher leading the charge it was a night in which the Reds would show all the hallmarks of the spirit, grit and determination which would help them all the way to the final in Istanbul. Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After announcing his intentions to leave Borussia Dortmund when his contract expires in the summer, the latest episode of The Agenda centres around Dortmund's World Cup winning attacker Mario Gotze. Join Guy Clarke and Theo Squires as they talk about the possibility of Liverpool making a move for the free agent, once the summer transfer window opens. Having been given his opportunity in the first team by Jurgen Klopp at Dortmund, Gotze has been linked with a move to Anfield ever since the German arrived, having reportedly come close to sealing a transfer back in 2016. But now as a free agent, and about to turn 28 in June, could the time be right for the Reds to make a move? Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Wednesday, April 13, 1988, Kenny Dalglish's Liverpool team produced one of the greatest performances in the club's rich history as they swept aside Nottingham Forest 5-0 at Anfield. Led by the majestic Peter Beardsley and John Barnes, the football the Reds played that night was out of this world. Every goal they scored was perfection itself. For anyone who was following Liverpool at that time, it's a match that will never be forgotten. And for anyone who wasn't, hopefully this podcast, hosted by Paul Wheelock and featuring Dan Kay, will help. It also tells the story of the magnificent 1987-88 campaign, draws comparisons between King Kenny's champions and Jurgen Klopp's current crop, and ends with a bit of fun. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's special View from the Kop fans' podcast as host Paul Wheelock and regular guest Paul Philbin are joined by singer/songwriter Jamie Webster, who is here to tell us about his version of You'll Never Walk Alone, which has been released to raise money for the NHS, and which is already riding high in the iTunes charts. Also on the agenda is another heartwarming gesture, led by Jordan Henderson, with Jamie giving an insight into what the Liverpool captain, as well as manager Jurgen Klopp, are like behind the scenes. Behind-closed-doors football and what Philbo and Jamie are missing most about the Reds is then discussed, before the podcast ends on an upbeat note, with the thought of eventually returning to Anfield, and seeing the Premier League trophy being held aloft by Henderson. Enjoy.Download Jamie Webster's You'll Never Walk Alone single by clicking HERE.All proceeds from the single will be donated to the NHS Charities Together COVID-19 Appeal. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/

The Merseyside view on furloughing staff, players’ wage cuts, the prospect of behind-closed-doors football, and changes to the transfer market are all discussed in this special Blood Red podcast. Liverpool’s first match to be cancelled after the Premier League shut down more than a month ago was supposed to be the short trip to Goodison Park to take on Everton. So, to replace the derby that never was, Blood Red regulars Paul Gorst and Joe Rimmer join Phil Kirkbride and Adam Jones of the Liverpool ECHO’s Royal Blue: Everton FC podcast for a Merseyside take on the big issues surrounding our clubs and football worldwide.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With today marking Robbie Fowler's 45th birthday, we thought it only right to look back on 'God' and his two spells at Anfield. Guy Clarke is joined by the ECHO's Liverpool correspondent and chief LFC writer Ian Doyle to reflect on the Reds all-time top Premier League goalscorer. Having scored 183 goals in 369 games we look into his Reds career from bursting onto the scene as a teenage goalscoring sensation, into playing a vital role in both the League Cup Final and UEFA Cup Final in 2001 there's plenty to get into. How his move to Leeds back in November 2001 went down, as well as of course the reception for his return in 2006 as Rafa Benitez brought him back to the club. Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the Morning Bulletin, a new podcast on the Blood Red channel, every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, rounding up the big headlines from overnight concerning Liverpool FC. Today, Matt Addison joins Paul Wheelock to discuss a magnificent gesture from Premier League players, led by Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson; a revealing interview from Sadio Mane, and a report that suggests Chelsea are in talks with Philippe Coutinho – and that the Brazilian is also wanted from the rivals across the park. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Analysing Anfield is back with another transfer special, as we look at who could replace Jordan Henderson, Gini Wijnaldum and Fabinho. Host Josh Williams and David Hughes pick through the data to analyse what each of Liverpool’s midfield three bring to Jurgen Klopp’s side, before considering alternatives. Barcelona’s Frenkie de Jong, Chelsea’s Mateo Kovacic as well as Atletico Madrid’s Thomas Partey and Leicester City’s Wilfred Ndidi all feature. Alternatives for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Naby Keita are also on the wishlist as our tactics experts have their say. Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the Morning Bulletin, a new podcast on the Blood Red channel, every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, rounding up the big headlines from overnight concerning Liverpool FC. Today, Sean Bradbury joins Paul Wheelock to discuss a statement from FIFA that will help the Reds and their Premier League rivals; a trip down Memory Lane for one of the great forgotten European nights; a reported boost in the race to sign Timo Werner, and another link to a name that is increasingly cropping up. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt Addison speaks to Spanish football writer and tactical analyst Domagoj Kostanjšak to get the lowdown on two La Liga-based players Liverpool are reportedly interested in - Sevila defender Diego Carlos, who could be a replacement for Dejan Lovren if the Croatian was to leave Anfield, and young winger Ferran Torres, whose electrifying displays for Valencia have caught the eye of the biggest clubs in Europe. Also on the agenda is Philippe Coutinho's troubles at Barcelona and the reaction to Atletico Madrid's Champions League wins over Liverpool before football was suspended across the continent. Enjoy.You can follow Domagoj Kostanjšak on Twitter @BarcaFron For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the Morning Bulletin, a new podcast on the Blood Red channel, every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, rounding up the big headlines from overnight concerning Liverpool FC. Today, Matt Addison joins Paul Wheelock to discuss transfers, transfers, transfers: the price tag Wolves have put on reported Reds target Adama Traore; the young Spanish winger supposedly catching the eye of Jurgen Klopp and many of his top managerial counterparts, and a link to a highly-rated Borussia Monchengladbach duo. And there’s also news of a noble gesture from Steven Gerrard and his Rangers staff. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group (FSG) have reversed the controversial decision to furlough the club's non-playing staff. It was announced on Saturday that around 200 of the club’s workers were to be placed on the scheme that would see the government pay 80% of their salaries. Liverpool pledged to supplement the additional 20% to ensure no staff members was adversely affected by the worldwide outbreak of COVID-19. But the decision to use the job retention scheme put in place by the Conservatives was criticised widely criticised by supporters and by former players like Jamie Carragher. And now FSG have opted to perform a U-turn on their decision while CEO Peter Moore has written an open letter to supporters in which he says the club is ‘truly sorry’. The Liverpool ECHO’s Paul Gorst joins Guy Clarke to react to this breaking news. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After Liverpool took steps to place some of their staff on furlough, the Blood Red podcast is here to pick the bones out of the decisionThe club’s choice to place some of their non-playing staff on furlough as been criticised in many quarters including by the likes of former players Jamie Carragher, Dietmar Hamann and Danny Murphy. Join Guy Clarke, Ian Doyle, Paul Gorst and Theo Squires as they discuss that issue and player wage cuts too. That’s before talking about the latest from FIFA and UEFA and Liverpool’s links with producing young talent after Harvey Elliott turned 17 on Saturday. Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Following Liverpool FC's decision to furlough some staff during the ongoing coronavirus crisis, Guy Clarke and the ECHO's Liverpool correspondent Paul Gorst talk through the implications of the decision. In furloughing some of their staff, the government will now pay 80% of a salaries, while the club have confirmed they will top-up the remaining 20%. From the announcement, the reaction the club have received and whether or not they could yet go back on their decision, all matters are looked at. The significance of the Reds decision is also analysed with fellow Premier League clubs Tottenham Hotspur, Norwich City, Newcastle United and AFC Bournemouth all having taken similar action. Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Liverpool may well have been eliminated from the Champions League prior to football being suspended, but here on Blood Red we continue along the Road to Istanbul. Joining Guy Clarke and Dan Kay, as we look back on Liverpool's 2-1 quarter final first leg win over Italian giants Juventus is ITV and former Radio City commentator Clive Tyldesley. Clive shares his memories of the night, having been behind the mic for ITV as Sami Hyypia and Luis Garcia put the Reds into an early 2-0 lead on a raucous Anfield evening. Having covered Liverpool and Juventus' previous meeting, the 1985 European Cup Final at Heysel, Clive recollects the feeling prior to the game with this being the first time to two sides had met, almost 20 years on from the disaster that led to 39 people losing their lives. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Liverpool have taken the decision to furlough some non-playing club staff – but those affected will continue to be paid 100% of their salary. Furloughed staff will receive 80% of their salary through the government’s job retention scheme – with the Reds making up the difference.Fellow top-flight clubs Bournemouth, Newcastle United, Norwich City and Tottenham Hotspur have also taken the decision to furlough staff after the Premier League was suspended following the coronavirus outbreak. The Liverpool ECHO’s chief LFC writer Ian Doyle reacts to this breaking news. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this day, just two years ago, Liverpool welcomed Manchester City in the Champions League quarter-finals. With the first leg taking place under the lights, the game was to be one of the classic European nights at Anfield. Weeks after the sale of Philippe Coutinho to Barcelona, with Virgil van Dijk having arrived from Southampton in the same January transfer window, it was to be a breakout night for the Reds as they demonstrated the quality that's now become synonymous with the side. Join Guy Clarke, Paul Philbin and Matt Addison as they look back on the game, going back to when the draw was made, all the way through to the opening 31 minutes in which Mohamed Salah, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Sadio Mane's goals gave Liverpool a 3-0 lead, plus the context of the result with Klopp's side making their way to the 2018 Champions League final in Kiev. Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the Premier League confirming it will not resume in early May, the Blood Red podcast is here to look through the statement released by the governing body. Guy Clarke, Ian Doyle, Dan Kay and Matt Addison also give their take on discussions around a 30% pay cut being discussed by the players as well as the league's £20m donation to the NHS. With Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson having also led on the issue, by contacting the other 19 club captains around the Premier League regarding the NHS, the pnale talk about the personal qualities behind Jurgen Klopp's skipper. And 24 years on from Stan Collymore's last-minute winner against Newcastle United at Anfield, the podcast rounds off by looking into some of Liverpool's other great Premier League wins. From the 3-2 over Man City in 2014 to the 5-1 against Arsenal weeks before, as well as Merseyside derby wins and much more besides. Enjoy! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm

24 years on from Liverpool's dramatic 4-3 win over Newcastle United at Anfield on 3rd April 1996, we revisit our interview with match-winner Stan Collymore. The former Reds forward joined Joe Rimmer and Neil Jones back in 2018 to look back on the historic moment, as we delve into the archives. Having arrived for a British record fee, Collymore speaks about his strike partnership at Liverpool with Robbie Fowler, how close he felt Jurgen Klopp's side were to success back then, prior to reaching the 2018 Champions League final in Kiev, as well as why under Roy Evans the Reds were perhaps never quite able to take the final step to securing major silverware. Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whilst we’re on the break from football due to the situation we find ourselves in, every so often we’ll be trying to sprinkle in a chat with someone from within the game, of a Liverpool persuasion. Here on Blood Red Wigan Athletic manager Paul Cook talks to Guy Clarke about what the break in play has been like to deal with from a manager’s perspective, what he makes of Jurgen Klopp’s Reds as well as what makes them such a formidable unit, plus he gives his thoughts on the qualities captain Jordan Henderson brings to the Reds. Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices