Blood Red: The Liverpool Fc Podcast

Alisson Becker has become the best goalkeeper in the world since arriving at Liverpool - and it is no coincidence that he is already a Champions League winner and will soon have collected a Premier League medal, too. Under Jurgen Klopp, the 27-year-old has established himself as a genuine superstar. And in this special podcast, Guy Clarke speaks to former Liverpool goalkeeper Chris Kirkland, ex-Wolves No 1 and now-Sky Sports pundit Matt Murray, the Liverpool ECHO's chief LFC writer Ian Doyle, and Italian football expert John Solano, who watched Alisson closely during his time in Serie A with Roma. Together, they provide the inside story of the brilliant Brazilian's rise. With tales from the training ground, goalkeeping secrets uncovered, and details on how Alisson has trod new ground, it's a brilliant listen. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam Lallana is preparing to leave Liverpool. Lallana's contract runs out in the summer and the Liverpool ECHO understands the Reds are not in discussions with the 31-year-old midfielder over fresh terms. That comes down to Lallana's desire for regular first-team football. Connor Dunn and Kristian Walsh react to this breaking news story. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With 24 wins from 25 in the Premier League this season, things cannot get much better for Liverpool FC. In this latest episode, Neil Fitzmaurice is joined by Caoimhe O’Neill and Joe Rimmer to talk Southampton, Shrewsbury, Jurgen Klopp, potential invincibility and plenty more including the form of Alisson Becker in goal for the Reds too. With the title edging closer to being confirmed, the trio are in good spirits as they discuss all the latest Reds talking points, with a big claim made about Jordan Henderson. Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The latest edition of the Analysing Anfield podcast is in, with Josh Williams and David Alexander-Hughes taking a tactical and analytical look at all things LFC. The talk began with a look back at the resounding win over Southampton, before it moved on to how the Reds are massively outperforming their expected number of points based on the statistics. The lads also discuss the Liverpool stars who are among the favourites for the PFA Player of the Year award, with six of Jurgen Klopp's players among the contenders, and Trent Alexander-Arnold looking nailed on for the Young Player of the Year accolade. 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 clubs voting to change the dates of the summer transfer window, we're here with immediate reaction to the decision. Connor Dunn and Ollie Connolly look back on how the altered dates for the previous two summers, how it has effected the Premier League and Liverpool and how the change back to a window closing on 1st September will work. From the initial reasoning for the change of dates to the forward planning into transfers there's plenty of bases covered. Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With progression through to the FA Cup Fifth Round after seeing off Shrewsbury Town at Anfield on Tuesday night, the Blood Red podcast is here slightly earlier than usual to react to the win. Join Guy Clarke, Matt Addison, Theo Squires and Dan Kay as they reflect on the historic win against Shrewsbury at Anfield. From Curtis Jones becoming the youngest ever Reds captain to the performance of the likes of Pedro Chirivella and Neco Williams, there is plenty of ground covered. There's also talk on the role played by Neil Critchley in the win and how seriously Jurgen Klopp could now take the FA Cup with Chelsea up next at Stamford Bridge in the Fifth Round. To end things off, the panel also discuss the winter break and the possibility of Liverpool returning from their break to try and sweep the board and win every competition they remain in. Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

19 years, 102 days. That the average age of the Liverpool starting XI against Shrewsbury Town for the FA Cup Fourth Round replay at Anfield as the Reds booked a place in the Fifth Round. Join Guy Clarke for the Post-Game podcast as we bring you all the reaction you need to a historic night in front of the Kop. With Neil Critchley in charge, his young squad saw off League One side Shrewsbury Town to set up a Fifth Round tie with Chelsea. Listen in for Critchley's post-match press conference, including his thoughts on James Milner's attendance at the game and what Jurgen Klopp has had to say. As well as that, the ECHO's Chief LFC writer, Ian Doyle delivers his verdict and our LFC regular contributors Sam Planche and Ross Strachan both have their say, plus what's being said in the Blood Red Podcast Facebook group. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight with Liverpool's first team squad away on their mid-season break, Neil Critchley's youngsters will get chance to demonstrate their skills on the Anfield stage against League One Shrewsbury Town in the FA Cup. Having been held 2-2 in the initial tie, the replay will see a number of youngsters handed a first team opportunity. Join Guy Clarke and Matt Addison as they preview the game, talking about all the latest news out of the academy for the U18s as they continue their title charge, while the bulk of the U23s will make up the team to face Shrewsbury. Away from Anfield, they also talk about how Rhian Brewster's loan spell is going at Swansea City as well as discussing the other players currently plying their trade away from Liverpool. Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A resounding win over Southampton, Pep Guardiola's recent behaviour and a look ahead to the Anfield FA Cup replay with Shrewsbury Town: it's all discussed in the latest Blood Red Podcast. Host Dan Kay is joined by Blood Red regulars Ian Doyle, Sean Bradbury and Matt Addison, with plenty of reasons to be cheerful for Reds fans. As well as dissecting the victory over the Saints, the panel look ahead to Tuesday night's clash, talking through the players to keep an eye out for, Neil Critchley's impressive press conference, and why Anfield regulars will have a different experience than usual. Team line-ups are then selected and predictions for the match are made, with plenty of positivity. Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ahead of the FA Cup Fourth Round replay with Shrewsbury Town at Anfield, Neil Critchley has been speaking to the media. In place of Jurgen Klopp, who like the first team will be away on a mid-season break, Critchley was quizzed ahead of the opportunity for his young side at Anfield. Critchley was asked about what it'll mean to be in charge of a game at Anfield, as well as Klopp's involvement and words of encouragement too. Onto the game and the U23s boss spoke about the identity he wants to see his side play with, how they won't be overawed playing against experienced EFL opposition in the form of Shrewsbury and how much responsibility will be on the shoulders of Curtis Jones. Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

22 points clear at the top. 24 wins from 25 Premier League games... it’s getting harder to find the superlatives to describe this Liverpool team. But we will do our best on your latest Post-Game podcast. Join Paul Wheelock as we get the reaction from the dugout, courtesy of Jurgen Klopp's after-match press conference, and the stands, with eight of our regular fan callers. But we start at Anfield, with the verdict from the press box, courtesy of the Liverpool ECHO’s Liverpool FC correspondent, Paul Gorst. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The January transfer window has closed and, as expected, Liverpool opted against adding to the signing of Takumi Minamino. But elsewhere across England and Europe, some very interesting deals have taken place. And in this special edition of Analysing Anfield, Kristian Walsh, Josh Williams and David Alexander Hughes pick out the best 10 transfers of the window, all of which they believe, in some way or another, could have attracted the interest of the world and European champions. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Deadline day, Danny Ings and Southampton, and the form of Joe Gomez, Alisson and Jordan Henderson dominate talk on the Blood Red podcast. Paul Gorst, Theo Squires, Matt Addison and host Joe Rimmer also pick Liverpool's best last-minute January transfer window signings, discuss the stark contrast between the Reds and Manchester United in the market, and give their usual line-up and score predictions. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transfer deadline day is upon us as we hear from Jurgen Klopp, who's been holding his pre-match press conference ahead of Southampton's visit to Anfield. On the agenda for Klopp, of course are transfers as he admits that Liverpool will be quiet on deadline day with no movement expected in or out. Aside from that Klopp though reveals just how Liverpool's transfer dealings work, explaining while no deals are imminent that the Reds are "constantly" in talks. Away from transfers the manager speaks about Danny Ings and his delight at seeing the former Liverpool forward bounce back from injury to shine at Southampton, before giving an update on the injury list ahead of the match. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the story of the week centring around Jurgen Klopp’s decision not to take charge of Liverpool for the FA Cup Fourth Round replay with Shrewsbury Town, Allez Les Rouges are here to weigh in with their say. Peter Hooton is joined by Accrington Stanley manager John Coleman, John Nicholson and Gerrard Miles for a lively debate, full of opinion, on the standing of the FA Cup. With Accrington Stanley owner Andy Holt having championed the cause of the EFL clubs earlier in the week, Coleman has his say on whether or not replays should continue, with an interesting alternative put forward. Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plaudits as always will find their way to Mohamed Salah, having scored during Wednesday night’s 2-0 win against West Ham United, but perhaps it’s time to talk about Roberto Firmino. Join Josh Williams and David Hughes as they rule an analytical eye over the Reds latest Premier League showings against Wolves and West Ham. From discussing whether or not Adama Traore would be a suitable fit at Anfield to Firmino’s excellence in the win at Molineux the lads then try something new, reviewing the West Ham game purely through statistical information. After all that we look ahead to the visit of Southampton with Danny Ings set to return to Anfield for the Saints. Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Liverpool saw off West Ham with a routine 2-0 win down at the London Stadium to head 19 points clear at the top of the Premier League. Mohamed Salah's penalty, added to by Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain set the Reds on their way to victory down in the capital. Join Guy Clarke as we bring you all the reaction from the Reds 23rd win of the season from 24 games played. You'll hear from Jurgen Klopp's press conference with a fresh injury doubt for the Reds ahead of the return to Anfield, the ECHO's Liverpool correspondent Paul Gorst has his say as well as a number of Reds fans in our Blood Red podcast Facebook group, plus regular contributors Ross Strachan, Sam Planche and Steve Dawson all phone in to have their say on the action. Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You only have to take one look at the Premier League table to see that West Ham United are in a bit of bother. But it's only after listening to Sam Inkersole that you realise just how much trouble the Hammers are in, both on and off the field. Sam covers West Ham for Football.London and, speaking to Paul Wheelock, he paints the picture of a club sleepwalking toward relegation and underlines just what a job David Moyes has on his hands at the London Stadium. But equally Sam says it would also be typically West Ham if they pulled off the shock of the season and became the first side to beat Liverpool this evening. We're not so sure about that. But we're pretty sure you’ll enjoy this next 20 minutes or so as Sam gives us a fascinating insight into what’s going on at the Hammers. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jurgen Klopp was back in front of the media at Melwood today. It was supposed to preview Liverpool's trip to West Ham United on Wednesday night. But inevitably, it focused on Klopp's opinion-splitting decision to remove himself and his first-team players from the Reds' forthcoming FA Cup replay at home to Shrewsbury Town. It's a very interesting listen. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We don’t know if you’ve seen it, but there’s brilliant footage on our Blood Red YouTube channel of members of the Official Liverpool Supporters Club in Japan watching Takumi Minamino’s Reds debut together. If not, you can watch it by clicking HERE. And after we uploaded that, the club got in touch with the Liverpool ECHO to see if we’d like to record a podcast about Minamino signing for Liverpool and the impact of the deal in Japan. Naturally, we were more than happy to oblige, and at 3.15pm on Monday afternoon in Liverpool – and 12.15am in Japan – Paul Wheelock picked up the phone to Yumiko Tamaru, who is the secretary of the Official Liverpool Supporters Club in Japan. Enjoy – and we'll be back soon with Jurgen Klopp's pre-West Ham United press conference. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices