Blood Red: The Liverpool Fc Podcast

Liverpool's grip on the Champions League is over after being knocked out at Anfield by Atletico Madrid. The Spanish side won 3-2 on aggregate after extra time was required following Gini Wijnaldum's goal before half-time. With that the Reds won inside the 90 minutes forcing the game into extra-time as Marcos Llorente struck twice, the first moments after Roberto Firmino had established a 2-0 lead, and 2-1 lead on aggregate only for Llorente to double his tally before Alvaro Morata struck at the end to send Atletico Madrid through 4-2 on aggregate. Hear from the ECHO's Liverpool correspondent Paul Gorst, Jurgen Klopp's press conference as well as regular contributors Matt Whitty, Ross Strachan, Nathan Davidson, Steve Dawson and Mark Baker plus thoughts from the Blood Red podcast Facebook group. Brought to you by Guy Clarke For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The big fella himself, WWE superstar Sheamus, was at ECHO HQ to chat to Joe Rimmer and Paul Gorst about all things WWE, LFC and everything in between ahead of the Reds' meeting with Atletico Madrid in the Champions League. The Irish-born Liverpool fanatic talks us through his thoughts on the season so far and his delight as Jurgen Klopp's side close in on a first league title since 1990. Also on the agenda is Sheamus' ring return, his take on the impending WrestleMania 36 and why No1 contender Drew McIntryre can seriously challenge current champion Brock Lesnar at the 'Showcase of the Immortals' next month. His favourite Liverpool player, moment and game is discussed in detail and the Celtic Warrior also reveals what he loves most about supporting the club. As ever, it is a must-listen. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Atletico Madrid visit Anfield on Wednesday night with a 1-0 lead from the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie. Prior to the game, Blood Red heads Behind Enemy Lines as Guy Clarke gets the lowdown on how Atleti have been performing over the course of the last three weeks with Spanish football expert Alvaro Romeo. We find out the impact the win over Liverpool at the Wanda Metropolitano has had Diego Simeone side's season and how they plan to approach the match. As well as that there's views on the fitness of striker Diego Costa plus why Joao Felix could be the man Liverpool need to keep quiet, having missed the first game between the two sides. Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jurgen Klopp and Andrew Robertson have both been speaking with the media ahead of Wednesday night's crucial Champions League last-16 second-leg tie with Atletico Madrid at Anfield. Speaking first, Robertson was asked about his own fitness before speaking about the title race with Manchester City due to play Arsenal on the same evening the Reds play Atletico.. Moving onto Klopp, he spoke openly on coronavirus, the impact it could have on the remainder of the season before explaining passionately how the virus is a society issue, rather than being isolated to sport. Klopp also gave an update on the fitness on both captain Jordan Henderson and goalkeeper Alisson Becker. Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Liverpool prepare to take on Atletico Madrid on Wednesday night at Anfield, back in 2005 it was a very different story for Rafa Benitez's side. Leading 3-1 from the first leg three weeks beforehand, the Reds would go on to repeat the trick in Germany. Join Guy Clarke and Dan Kay as they continue to trace the steps along the Road to Istanbul. Having met Bayer Leverkusen three years previously in 2002 in the tournament, the Reds would go on to beat the Bundesliga side 3-1 through a brace from Luis Garcia and a late third by Milan Baros to set-up a last eight encounter with Juventus. Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It could yet be the week that Liverpool are confirmed as Premier League champions. But first, there is the small matter of a Champions League last-16 second-leg clash with Diego Simeone's Atletico Madrid to get out of the way. Join Connor Dunn, Ian Doyle, Theo Squires and Kai Delaney as they look back at the victory over Bournemouth, assess the state of play in the Premier League after the Manchester derby, and preview the huge Atletico match. Jurgen Klopp has a significant selection headache to ponder, with Fabinho's form not back just yet, and Jordan Henderson potentially to return. Then there's the options alongside them in midfield, with James Milner, Naby Keita, Gini Wijnaldum and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain all vying for a start. As always, team selections are made and then scorelines predicted. Enjoy! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Manchester City losing the Manchester Derby at Old Trafford, 2-0 to Manchester United, Liverpool are just two wins from securing their first Premier League title. Having not won a league title since 1990, the Reds are now within touching distance of the title after goals from Anthony Martial and Scott McTominay downed the champions. Sean Bradbury and Matt Addison are here to reflect on the result after a brilliant weekend for Jurgen Klopp's side given the 2-1 win against Bournemouth at Anfield. Where, when and how Liverpool can secure the title are all discussed plus much more besides! Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With news Neil Critchley has moved on from Liverpool's U23s to take on the Blackpool manager's role, the Academy Show is back with plenty on offer. Guy Clarke and Matt Addison talk through all the major talking points, from Critchley's decision to move on to Blackpool, to the role Curtis Jones could play in the closing weeks of the season as the first team close in on their first Premier League title, and to what will happen with Harry Wilson when he returns from Bournemouth in the summer. We also check in on the development and progress of both the U18s and U23s, while the U19s have been knocked out of the UEFA Youth League by Benfica. With Wolsburg to come this week for the U23s in the Premier League International Cup, there's a full preview of that. Plus, we check in with David Pritchard of the Oxford Mail to see how Ben Woodburn's rehab from his latest injury setback is going, as well as track the progress of former Red Cameron Branagan at Karl Robinson's Oxford United. Enjoy. For information regarding y

Welcome to the Post-Game podcast to react to Liverpool’s 2-1 win over Bournemouth at Anfield. It was a win that stopped the rot, if we can call it that, broke a league record, and more importantly, left the Premier League title tantalisingly close. Yes, goals from Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane ensured the Reds returned to winning ways after back-to-back defeats and sealed a 22nd straight league victory at Anfield - which beats the 21-game record set by Bill Shankly’s Liverpool side back in 1972. The Reds went on to win the league that season and, it’s fair to say, they are going to repeat the feat this season, given they need just three more victories to secure top spot. But we’re not going to get ahead of ourselves on the Post-Game podcast, just yet. Instead we’re going to focus on the comeback win over Bournemouth with our usual view from the press box, dugout and the stands. Enjoy! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch

As Liverpool gear up for a huge week in their season, join Connor Dunn, Paul Gorst, Dan Kay and Matt Addison as they take a look back at Chelsea, and more importantly, look ahead to Bournemouth and Atletico Madrid as the Reds look to take another step towards the Premier League title and progress in the Champions League too. The panel react to the news that Alisson Becker is set to be out injured for a period, with Adrian having to deputise once again, and select their teams for the upcoming game this weekend. Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino missed out on starting at Stamford Bridge and are both expected to come back into the side, but who else should start? Fabinho's form has been patchy but all four contributors are in agreement on him, before score predictions are made. Enjoy! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jurgen Klopp has confirmed Alisson Becker will miss both Bournemouth and Atletico Madrid's visits to Anfield having sustained a hip injury. The Brazilian is to miss both games having sat out against Chelsea in the FA Cup as a precaution. Klopp was also asked about the fitness of captain Jordan Henderson who he expects to have available for the Champions League tie with Atletico Madrid, having picked up an injury in the reverse game at the Wanda Metropolitano. Klopp also spoke about the threats of Bournemouth for the Saturday's Premier League game, the impact of three defeats in four games, the winter break and the coronavirus. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After being knocked out of the FA Cup by Chelsea, Liverpool's Premier League campaign gets back underway on Saturday as they look to return to winning ways and take a step closer to the title with victory over Bournemouth at Anfield. Think the Reds are in bad form after losing three of their last four matches in all competitions? Bournemouth supporters might not particularly agree - their side have won just seven league games all season, and have lost their last five meetings with Liverpool by an aggregate score of 17-0. So, with all that in mind, Matt Addison speaks to Tom Crocker of the Bournemouth Echo to preview the encounter and assess where it might be won and lost. There is also the latest on both Harry Wilson, who is on loan from the Reds to the south coast side, and Jordon Ibe, the former Liverpool winger who moved to Eddie Howe's team in 2016. It's the perfect preview podcast ahead of Saturday's match. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad cho

What can be done about Liverpool's recent, and unexpected, struggles? Join Neil Fitzmaurice, Paul Gorst and Connor Dunn as they try and answer exactly that question. The trio discuss and analyse the defeats to Watford and Chelsea, with Fitzy wondering whether Jurgen Klopp must find different ways to break down opponents, while Paul and Connor wonder whether a series of hard-fought victories, which make a mockery of the claim that the Premier League is weak, are catching up with the Reds. Talk then turns to Timo Werner, the futures of Xherdan Shaqiri and Naby Keita, and the influence of injured captain Jordan Henderson, before Fitzy springs a surprise quiz on his guests. See if you can do better! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Liverpool's unbeaten record and hopes of a treble this season now in tatters, where has it all gone wrong for the Reds and Jurgen Klopp? The defeats against Watford and Chelsea are dissected, before talk moves on to Bournemouth - the 'ideal' next opponents for a team lacking attacking form - and then the big one: Atletico Madrid. Liverpool's Champions League hopes are on the line next Wednesday, but both Josh Williams and David Hughes believe the Reds have a good chance of getting through. Predictions for that game are made plus much more besides as the Analysing Anfield show returns for another episode. Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two defeats in two games. It seems almost unfathomable for Liverpool with the Treble hopes now gone after being eliminated from the FA Cup against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Sean Bradbury and Connor Dunn both look back on the recent showings following defeat to Watford, prior to the cup game with Chelsea. They discuss where things have just fallen off the high standards that had previously been set from the defensive woes to the lack of goals in recent showings. As well as talking broadly on the team, the guys discuss the form of Fabinho who has struggled to recapture his early season form after being one of the standout players prior to injury against Napoli in the Champions League. Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Goals either side of half-time from Willian – and of all players – Ross Barkley ensured Liverpool’s dream of winning The Treble came to and end as they were beaten 2-0 by Chelsea in the FA Cup at Stamford Bridge, which is exactly where we start this podcast with Paul Gorst's definitive verdict and Jurgen Klopp's post-match press conference in full. Then you'll hear from two of our regular fan callers, Simon Donnelly and Ross Strachan. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Connor Dunn, Ian Doyle, Joe Rimmer and Matt Addison as they reflect on the rarest of events: a Liverpool defeat in the Premier League. It was Nigel Pearson's Watford - second-bottom in the table heading into the weekend - who ended their 44-game unbeaten streak, and the panel analyse exactly where it went wrong. Dejan Lovren was the Reds man who took most of the criticism online, but he was far from the only one who under-performed. With Liverpool to face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in the FA Cup on Tuesday, how will the weekend's result impact that fixture? And how strong will the line-up that Jurgen Klopp selects be? All those questions, as well as the shock departure of under-23s boss Neil Critchley, are discussed and analysed in the latest Blood Red podcast. Enjoy! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp speaks to the media ahead of his side’s FA Cup fifth-round tie at Premier League rivals Chelsea. As well as previewing the Stamford Bridge clash, Klopp gives a fitness update on Joe Gomez, James Milner, Naby Keita and Xherdan Shaqiri, and talks the impact of the loss captain Jordan Henderson. The Liverpool boss also responds to criticism of Dejan Lovren’s performance in Saturday’s 3-0 defeat at Watford as well reacting to the news that U23s manager Neil Critchley has left to take over Blackpool. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Liverpool Under-23s boss Neil Critchley has left the club to take over as manager of League One outfit Blackpool. The 41-year-old has spent more than six years with the Reds and will arguably be best remembered for leading the youngest team in the club’s history to a 1-0 FA Cup win over Shrewsbury Town when Jurgen Klopp and his first-team stars were on the Premier League’s winter break. Connor Dunn and Matt Addison 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

Welcome to the first Post-Game podcast since January 3, 2019 that's reacting to a Premier League defeat for Liverpool. Yes, the Reds went down fair and square, 3-0 at Watford tonight, to see their 44-match unbeaten league run come to an end. It has to be placed in context. Jurgen Klopp’s side have been nothing short of magnificent this season and it's only a matter of time before they get their hands on the title. But there’s no getting away from it – it was a very bad night at the office. And that much is underlined with the views from the pressbox, the dugout and the stands that you’re about to hear. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices