Blood Red: The Liverpool Fc Podcast

Welcome to the second part of our European special on the Blood Red channel to see how the leading clubs on the continent are going to react to Liverpool winning the Champions League. In part one, we spoke to writers who cover Ligue 1 in France and the Bundesliga in Germany, and if you missed the show, you can listen to it by clicking HERE. But in part two Paul Wheelock picks up the phone to Simon Harrison, a Spanish football expert who covers La Liga for BT Sport and the i newspaper, who tells us all about the fallout from Barcelona’s humbling at Anfield, Real Madrid’s incredible spending spree, and how it is an end of an era for Atletico Madrid. But we start by speaking to Italian football writer John Solano, who is the editor of the excellent RomaPress.Net website. Now John got Liverpool fans very excited with what he had to say about Alisson Becker prior to the goalkeeper's arrival at Anfield in July last year. So, naturally we started our conversation by talking about the brilliant Brazilian – before mov

With the 2019-20 fixtures out, are we now okay to call it 'this season'? Even though 'last season' only ended two weeks ago with glory in Madrid? It's a question Sean Bradbury, Paul Gorst and Caoimhe O'Neill contemplate before getting stuck into the more serious stuff on the latest edition of the Blood Red podcast. Top of the agenda are those aforementioned fixtures and why it would be nice to bring back Luis Suarez back for the opener at home to Norwich City. The matches immediately after the Champions League group games are examined as are the crucial Premier League clashes with Manchester City, more of whom in a bit. Dejan Lovren is wanted by AC Milan but, despite his age, and despite his injury record, should Liverpool resist all bids even if they hit the defender's £25m valuation? Our panel discuss that before looking at the business both the Reds and City have to do over the summer. We also talk the role the ECHO plays in it all, and see whether Gorsty has enjoyed taking on James Pearce's 'bad news' mon

Think we've stopped crowing about Liverpool winning the Champions League yet? Well, think again Manchester City fans, Tottenham Hotspur legends or anyone else who is jealous of the Reds' success, because we'll be doing it for some time yet. That's the message Neil Fitzmaurice would like to send out as he returns for his first Poetry in Motion podcast since Liverpool made it number six in Madrid. Naturally, the incredible scenes at the Wanda Metropolitano and back here in the city are reminisced over at length before talk turns to the multi-faceted genius that is Jurgen Klopp and just exactly what he will do in the transfer market this summer. The Reds boss has been linked with a string of big-money moves for players including Matthijs de Ligt, Nicholas Pepe and Memphis Depay, and given what his side have just achieved, he should have every chance of getting them. But why won't he be doing that? And so who will Klopp be going for? Fitzy and regular sidekicks Joe Rimmer and Paul Gorst discuss that before lookin

Liverpool may be champions of Europe, but that doesn't stop interest in transfers being at an all-time high. But how does Liverpool's recruitment work - and what does it mean for their work this summer transfer window? Kristian Walsh and Josh Williams run the rule over the Reds' squad and figure out which positions need strengthening. Who would be the ideal replacement as a No.2 if Simon Mignolet leaves? What sort of left-back will Jurgen Klopp look at? Who is that back-up forward player capable of easing the burden on the club's fearsome trio up top? A whole host of names are assessed including Matthijs de Ligt, Bruno Fernandes and Timo Werner - while the futures of several players, including Dejan Lovren, Adam Lallana and Harry Wilson, are discussed. A must-listen for all transfer fans. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We very much doubt you need reminding but Liverpool were crowned European champions for the sixth time just under two weeks ago with their historic victory in Madrid sending out a massive statement of intent to the rest of Europe. So that got us thinking... how are the top clubs on the continent reacting to the Reds' win? And how are their summers shaping up? We’ll no doubt be keeping a close eye on what Liverpool’s Premier League rivals are up to throughout pre-season. So for this podcast, the first of two European specials, Paul Wheelock speaks to a French football expert and a German football expert to get the lowdown from Ligue Un and the Bundesliga. Rich Allen is a French football writer and podcaster for Get French Football News and French Football Weekly who we have had on Blood Red before. And we caught up again to talk Paris Saint-Germain, the lesson they should learn from Liverpool, the battle of egos between Neymar and Kylian Mbappe, the rise of Lille, why Jurgen Klopp should not make a move for Ni

We have talked and talked about European Cup number six - and we will take great pleasure in continuing to talk about it for years and years to come. But while that magical weekend in Madrid is still very much in our thoughts, our first Blood Red podcast of the week focuses on something different - transfers. Host and birthday boy Joe Rimmer is back from a well-deserved break and he joins forces with Connor Dunn, friend of the stars* Theo Squires (*Burnley and England goalkeepers) and Michael Edwards' best mate** Caoimhe O'Neill (**we don't think this is true) to assess the reports linking Matthijs de Ligt, Memphis Depay, Max Kruse, Nicolas Pepe, Bruno Fernandes, Samuel Chukwueze and Philippe Coutinho with moves to Anfield. Also up for debate is the future of Harry Wilson while Joe shocks everyone with his Divock Origi question. And it wouldn't be silly season without us talking about Nabil Fekir. Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Vi

One week on from the incredible scenes that accompanied the Liverpool’s triumphant return to the city, with European Cup number six in the bag, Dan Kay and Paul Philbin join host Paul Wheelock for a View from the Kop fans’ podcast. Dan and Philbo were both in Madrid to see the Reds win the Champions League, but has it sunk in yet? And how does the feeling differ to the last time the Reds won Ol’ Big Ears in Istanbul in 2005? The Anfield season-ticket holders answer those questions and then marvel at the big difference Jurgen Klopp has brought about in the past 12 months. From Alisson – who Philbo makes a big claim about – to Joel Matip and Divock Origi, there is plenty of praise for members of Klopp’s squad. But the biggest accolades go to the Liverpool manager himself, who if history proves anything, will be here for another three seasons at least. But why shouldn’t it be longer? Philbo and Dan discuss that and then turn their thoughts to the summer and the ‘lovely position’ the Reds find themselves in. Also

Our week of celebrations on the Blood Red channel continues with a must-listen Allez Les Rouges podcast. Host Peter Hooton is at full strength as he is joined by regular guests Ste Monaghan, Kieth Culvin, John Nicolson and Accrington Stanley manager John Coleman to reflect on Liverpool's magnificent Champions League final victory and much else besides. The match itself is covered in depth, including why Jurgen Klopp got it right and Mauricio Pochettino got it wrong, particularly regarding his decision to start Harry Kane. 'Selfless' Reds captain Jordan Henderson is hailed as is the fabulous atmosphere created inside and outside the ground by the inspirational travelling Kop. But there is also talk of the future, and what needs to happen next. John is keen to make more statement signings in the vein of Virgil van Dijk and Alisson, with the big Red urging Klopp to for one of the players on the beaten side in Madrid. But the panel are also keen for the powers that be to use some of the huge funds generated by th

Nearly one week on and the mood is still very much buoyant after Liverpool's incredible Champions League final win. But have the events of Madrid really sunk in for you? That's the question host Sean Bradbury asks Ian Doyle, Paul Gorst and Caoimhe O'Neill on your latest Blood Red podcast. Also up for debate is Liverpool's smart new away kit, which was revealed earlier in the day. But will this be the Reds' last strip with New Balance? Paul teases us with a potential update before talk turns to Daniel Sturridge's departure from the club and his classy sign-off message. Is there as much love for Alberto Moreno? Yes, but not in the way you'd expect. One player who does look set to stay at Anfield is Adam Lallana but what do the panel make of the midfielder's declaration of intent? Our latest Blood Red Live event is also reviewed while a demob-happy Ian does he best to wind everyone up before his three-week break. Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your a

Liverpool are champions of Europe. What’s more, they are the best team on the continent... and they look very hard to stop. That is the overriding feeling on the latest episode of Analysing Anfield with Kristian Walsh and Josh Williams, as the pair meticulously go through the 90 minutes in Madrid - and beyond. The Reds’ long ball game is discussed as the match provides several record-breaking stats for the season - including the lowest number of passes in a single match. Josh rallies against the argument this was a poor spectacle, with Kristian keen to compare Jurgen Klopp to the good José Mourinho... except he isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. The likes of Sadio Mane, Alisson Becker and James Milner are also lauded, while the final question is asked: can Liverpool make it seven times in Istanbul? A must listen. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The celebrations continued on Wednesday night as we staged our latest Blood Red Live, this time right here in Liverpool at the Baltic Market. Featuring our Liverpool FC correspondent James Pearce and reporter Ian Doyle, Peter Hooton, of our Allez Les Rouges podcast, and hosted by Neil Fitzmaurice, of our Poetry in Motion podcast, the event kicked off with music from Kieran Molyneux, fresh from the singer playing to thousands of Reds supporters in the fan park in Madrid prior to the Champions League final. Guests then tackled a fiendishly difficult quiz before taking part in a Q&A with James, Ian, Peter and Fitzy. You can listen to the Q&A in full here - as well as some of the highlights from Kieran's brilliant set. Enjoy! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the Blood Red podcast and Liverpool have won it six times. Host Sean Bradbury has done some Harry Redknapp-style wheeling and dealing to secure the services of pod debutant and news reporter Joe Thomas, who covered the final and parade in Liverpool, along with Caoimhe O'Neill who was out in Madrid for the match. Today's episode switches between the incredible experiences both in Liverpool and in Spain as we take a chronological look back at how the entire, unforgettable weekend unfolded. There are moments you may have missed from the bus parade, briliant stories from the Spanish capital and an inspirational assessment of what this all means for Jurgen Klopp's team next season. Enjoy! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Like millions of Reds fans all over the world, it was back down to earth for our Liverpool FC correspondent James Pearce when he returned to work at the office after a historic weekend in Madrid. But such is the nature of following the Reds, there is very rarely a quiet day, and late last Tuesday afternoon it was confirmed that Daniel Sturridge and Alberto Moreno are leaving the club. And, in his last podcast before he has some very well-deserved time off, James Pearce speaks to Paul Wheelock to give his reaction to the news and look back on Sturridge's rollercoaster Anfield career, which started in a blaze of goals and ultimately ended on a glorious high. Paul asks James whether Jurgen Klopp will be targeting replacements at left-back and up front, with the answer to the latter question particularly interesting. Our man in the know at Anfield also talks the future of Champions League final goalscoring hero Divock Origi as well as key men James Milner and Joel Matip before James gives us the latest on Liverpo

Nothing will beat those scenes when Jordan Henderson got his hands on Liverpool’s sixth European Cup and lifted Ol’ Big Ears high into the Madrid sky to the utter delight of Reds supporters in the Wanda Metropolitano and all over the world. But that was just a culmination of a magical weekend in the Spanish capital. And one of the definite highlights was when thousands upon thousands of Koppites crammed into the Fan Park before the final itself. With music from the likes of BOSS Night favourites Ben Burke, Kieran Molyneux and Jamie Webster, Chelcee Grimes, a very special performance from Cast singer-songwriter John Power, plus a DJ set from Colin Murray and an appearance from The Anfield Wrap’s John Gibbons and Neil Atkinson, it was a swelteringly hot afternoon to remember. Producer Michael Pearson was out in Madrid for the ECHO and he captures the mood in Plaza Felipe II in this special audio portrait, which includes music from Webster, an interview with Dan Nicholson, who is one of the men behind BOSS night

It's 2.15 in the morning at the Wanda Metropolitano and, with their final copy filed and the last of the jubilant Liverpool players spoken to, James Pearce, Ian Doyle and Conor Dunn sit down to record a very special Blood Red podcast to react to Liverpool's historic 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur in the Champions League final. It starts with James and Connor giving their verdict on a match that saw the Reds crowned the kings of Europe for the sixth time before picking out individuals for particular praise. Alisson's performance, which was in stark contrast to the one produced by Loris Karius in last year's final, is hailed, as is the culmination of Divock Origi's incredible comeback. But the biggest accolades are saved for the manager Jurgen Klopp and the captain Jordan Henderson. There are also kind words for the magnificent Mohamed Salah, who banished those memories of Kiev by firing Liverpool into an early lead, and for the club's remarkabe supporters. And, after being moved from the pressbox to behind the

Liverpool are champions of Europe for the sixth time! The mighty Reds got their hands on the biggest prize in club football in Madrid on Saturday night when they beat Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 at the Wanda Metropolitano to win the Champions League. Twelve months on from his Kiev heartbreak Mohamed Salah set Liverpool on their way but it was not until Divock Origi – the most unlikely hero of this incredible season – scored late on that Koppites in Madrid, back here on Merseyside, and all around the world could truly celebrate what should be the first of many trophies under Jurgen Klopp. And we hear from some of those jubilant supporters over the course of this podcast. But as always, we start with the definitive verdict on one of the greatest nights in the club’s history from our Liverpool FC correspondent James Pearce. You will then be able to listen to every word that Klopp – the man who picked up this superb group of players after losing last year’s final – had to say in his press conferen

So here we are, just a matter of hours away from the Champions League final, and just like Jurgen Klopp at his press conference at the Wanda Metropolitano on Friday afternoon, our Liverpool FC correspondent James Pearce and reporter Ian Doyle cut calm figures in this, your final Blood Red podcast before the real action gets under way. That wasn't the case a few hours earlier when James and his fellow UK journalists took on their Spanish counterparts in a media football match that did little for international relations. But whereas our intrepid press pack went down to a narrow defeat, confidence abound about Liverpool's chances of bringing the European Cup back to Anfield. James and Ian point to Klopp's performance in front of the cameras and the experience of Kiev as reasons for that, not to mention the little matter that Liverpool are just a better team than Tottenham Hotspur. Our boys also dismiss the thought that this can be treated like any other game, express their admiration for Dua Lipa, play down fear

We have a very special podcast for you as our Liverpool FC correspondent James Pearce speaks exclusively to Rafa Benitez from Madrid. Rafa, of course, is the last manager to bring the European Cup back to Anfield after he masterminded the magical victory over AC Milan in Istanbul 14 years ago. So who better to judge Jurgen Klopp's chances of following in his footsteps in Madrid on Saturday night? The Newcastle United boss is back in his hometown for the massive match with Tottenham Hotspur and in a must-listen chat with James he discusses:▪ How he sees the final going▪ How the managers will cope with the three-week break▪ Whether it really is possible to treat this match as ‘any other game’▪ How winning the Champions League with the Reds changed his life▪ What winning on Saturday would do for Klopp and the club▪ How Klopp’s current crop compares to his 2005 heroes▪ The fitness dilemmas over Roberto Firmino and Harry Kane▪ The power of Liverpool supportersThis is one not to be missed. Enjoy! For information r

For a special bonus episode of the Blood Red podcast, producer Michael Pearson went onto the streets of Madrid to find just a few of the incredible stories of how thousands of Reds have made the trip to the Spanish capital for the Champions League Final.You really get a sense of the atmosphere through this audio portrait of how the city feels as tens of thousands of LFC supporters take over the city.This is a bonus pod so sit back and you'll feel like you're almost there! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The time for talking is almost over - the Champions League final between Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur takes place at the Wanda Metropolitano tonight. But we're not done with our podcast offerings just yet. Our latest listen on the Blood Red channel is the full audio from the press conference involving Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andy Robertosn, and Jurgen Klopp, that took place at the ground on Friday afternoon. If Liverpool's world-class manager and world-class full-backs are nervous, they have a funny way of showing it. The trio cut relaxed and confident but respectful figures as they answered questions from members of the worldwide media. And you can listen to what they had to say here. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices