Blood Red: The Liverpool Fc Podcast

With Liverpool playing on Friday night, we've brought our Blood Red podcast forward a day, which means there's no place in the starting line-up for our Reds reporter James Pearce, who is busy enjoying himself at the first day of the Grand National. However, we still have Ian Doyle, Paul Gorst, Sean Bradbury and Caoimhe O'Neill to discuss the latest big Liverpool talking points, including Jurgen Klopp's pre-Southampton press conference where the Reds boss confirmed that Virgil van Dijk is fit and that he has every faith in Mohamed Salah. The panel discuss both topics along with Klopp's words on the performance of the Anfield crowd in the win over Tottenham, which moved his side back top until Manchester City swept aside Cardiff. Pep Guardiola's men are moving serenely along but are they ready for what's about to hit them? Our writers discuss that, as well as the staggering amount Liverpool have paid agents and the future of Rhian Brewster, before talk turns to the match with Southampton, which brings about som

After filming in London, Neil Fitzmaurice was back at the ECHO today to record his latest Poetry in Motion podcast, joined by Paul Gorst and Caoimhe O'Neill. And, after the host's phone goes off not once, but twice, the trio get down to talking about Liverpool's nail-biting victory over Tottenham. Fitzy wasn't convinced by the starting line-up beforehand, and while the Reds did manage to get the job done, Caoimhe wonders whether we will be seeing what Paul calls Jurgen Klopp's 'go-to midfield' as much in the future, particularly given the growing influence of Fabinho. But where does Naby Keita fit in? That leads Paul to explain why the Reds may have moved past the need for a 'number 10'. Fitzy, though, still firmly believes the front three need more service, although the panel are all confident Mohamed Salah will now kick on after his part in the last-gasp winner over Spurs. They are also confident that the Champions League will be anything but a distraction in the quest for a first league title since 1990. I

Jurgen Klopp has just finished speaking to the media at Melwood ahead of Friday's next big Premier League match, away to Southampton. The Liverpool manager started by giving a positive injury update before going on to talk Virgil van Dijk, Mohamed Salah and the returning Rhian Brewster. He also answers whether he'll watch Manchester City's game in hand tonight, and previews the trip to Southampton and comments on the job Ralph Hasenhuttl is doing. Enjoy - and we'll be back in a bit with the Poetry in Motion podcast. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the sixth episode of Analysing Anfield as Kristian Walsh and Josh Williams try to make some sense over what happened on Sunday afternoon, as a last-gasp victory over Tottenham sent Liverpool back to the top of the Premier League. The midfield trio is once more under the spotlight with explanations offered over why Jurgen Klopp likes it so much. There is a doting love letter to Virgil van Dijk and how he kept Moussa Sissoko quiet, while the team also try to quantify if the Reds are feeling the 'nerves' of a title race. Friday night's trip to Southampton is laced with caution and danger too as the Liverpool manager meets 'the Alpine Klopp', Ralph Hassenhuttl; the Austrian's style is assessed, as is the dead-ball ability of James Ward-Prowse, with a surprise midfield three named as best to deal with the Saints' intense pressing game. A must-listen! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recovered yet? James Pearce, Ian Doyle, Joe Rimmer and Connor Dunn have – well, just about – to record the latest edition of the brilliant Blood Red podcast which, unsurprisingly, focuses on Liverpool’s last-gasp 2-1 win over Tottenham and all the big talking points from a dramatic afternoon at Anfield. It was a win that moved the Reds back to the top of the Premier League and James, in particular, believes it was much more than just three points. The own-goal winner – which resulted in Joe jumping on Paul Gorst in the ECHO office and us reporting it late on the site – was undoubtedly lucky, and it’s not the first time this season that fortune has smiled on Jurgen Klopp’s side. But what does it say about this group of players that they keep getting the rub of the green? The panel discuss that before lavishing praise on Virgil van Dijk and Andy Robertson and explaining why Klopp started Fabinho on the bench – and how that decision came so close to backfiring on the Liverpool boss. There’s also talk of the Reds

And breathe. Liverpool moved back to the top of the Premier League table today with a dramatic late 2-1 victory at home to Tottenham Hotspur to put the pressure firmly back on Manchester City in this gripping two-horse race for the title. And to reflect on what was a huge win, we get the definitive verdict of our Liverpool FC correspondent James Pearce and the thoughts of Jurgen Klopp with every word of the Reds manager’s post-match press conference. Then we hear from the supporters, with host Paul Wheelock reading out messages left on our Blood Red podcast Facebook page (click HERE to join) before handing the show over to four of our Post-Game phone-in regulars, Ross Strachan, Matt Whitty, Owen Thomas and Sam Planche. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you go back a month Tottenham would have moved within two points of Liverpool and Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table with a win at Burnley. But that defeat at Turf Moor sparked a drastic drop in form, which means they go into Sunday’s massive match at Anfield 16 points behind City, and 15 behind the Reds, who will go back top with victory. However, the game is viewed by many, including our own James Pearce, as Liverpool’s toughest remaining test. But after a week in which the focus has been on their impressive new stadium, will Tottenham have their mind on the job? And are now they prioritising their Champions League quarter-final with Manchester City? To get the answers to those questions, and also talk the future of Mauricio Pochettino, and what should be a brilliant battle between Virgil van Dijk and Harry Kane, Paul Wheelock picks up the phone to Alasdair Gold, who covers Spurs home and away for the Football.London website. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.c

Liverpool are back - and so is James Pearce with our full-time Reds correspondent returning after a 10-day break working on his garden and his fitness ahead of ECHO FC's big match on Monday. He's joined by Joe Rimmer, Theo Squires and host Ian Doyle and they start another must-listen episode of the Blood Red podcast by discussing Jurgen Klopp's press conference, which took place earlier in the day, and the Liverpool manager's comments on Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in particular. Talk then turns to Mohamed Salah, who has been given two weeks to rest up and recover for the big run-in, and those Sadio Mane-Real Madrid rumours. A big section of the pod is dedicated to the club's decision to freeze season-ticket prices once more. A welcome move, no doubt, but should more be done? The panel have their say on that before focusing on Sunday's clash with Tottenham, in which we find out exactly why Ian dislikes the north London outfit. Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more

Jurgen Klopp was back in front of the media at Melwood this afternoon - and the Liverpool boss cut a relaxed and upbeat figure. Little wonder, with his side top of the Premier League going into this Sunday's visit of Tottenham to Anfield. But his mood could also be down to the positive team news he delivers here on Trent Alexander-Arnold, Xherdan Shaqiri and Joe Gomez. For now, however, he says he plans to keep Alex Oxalde-Chamberlain in the 'shadows'. The Reds boss also speaks passionately and eloquently on the issue of racism following the abuse suffered by England players in their match in Montenegro before talks turn to the Spurs test, the respect he has for his opposite number Mauricio Pochettino, and just how important the win at Wembley in the reverse fixture earlier in the campaign truly was. Klopp is also asked how he and his players are feeling going into the final seven games of what could be an historic league season. Enjoy - and we'll be back later with the Blood Red podcast For information rega

The Allez Les Rouges boys are back in Blighty after recording their last brilliant podcast in Munich with host Peter Hooton joined by Ste Monaghan, John Nicolson and Dan Kay at the ECHO's recording studio. The show kicks off with a quick debrief of the dreaded international break, which mainly consisted of the lads praying for the well-being of the Liverpool players in action for their countries, before talk turns to this weekend's fixtures, which start Manchester City's trip to Fulham on Saturday and end with the Reds' visit of Tottenham to Anfield the following afternoon. On paper, it looks like Jurgen Klopp's side have the harder match, but the panel offer opinions to the contrary, which is backed up by a very encouraging stat from Peter. Mohamed Salah will go into the Spurs game on the back of a barren goalscoring run but there are no such fears over the striker's form here. And neither are there over the possibility of it being a trophyless season. That said, John in particular, has concerns over the ref

The fifth episode of Analysing Anfield is in, with Kristian Walsh and Josh Williams doing their level-best to perk everybody up after a forgettable international break. That said, it was memorable for both Jordan Henderson and Gini Wijnaldum, with the lads discussing the importance of both. While the Reds captain's strengths and limitations are clear, it proves a far trickier task to pinpoint why Wijnaldum is so vital to Jurgen Klopp - especially given the players he's similar to.  There is also a big preview to the Tottenham game, with the one thing nobody wants to admit being said: Liverpool are simply a better version of Spurs. It's a must-listen - and as always, feedback is welcome. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fast-forward a few days and it will be all systems go as Liverpool start their final push to win the Premier League and the Champions League. But for now, it's the calm before the storm. So that's allowed our latest Blood Red panel, led by Ian Doyle and featuring Joe Rimmer, Theo Squires and Caoimhe O'Neill, to do something a little different for your essential Monday listen - and that's a listener Q&A. On the agenda are the futures of Marko Grujic, Harry Wilson and Dejan Lovren, as well as the players who could be arriving at and leaving Anfield this summer, and those with the best chance of rising through the ranks. There's a lot of talk about Philippe Coutinho, and praise for Adam Lallana, Joe nearly loses it about the FA Cup, Theo is contrary throughout, Caoimhe shows off her signing voice, while Ian - nearly - name drops. Oh, and there's some questions about cheese, too. Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho

The View from the Kop podcast is back with host Paul Wheelock joined by regulars Paul Philbin and Neil Macdonald as well as Dublin-based broadcaster and journalist Jonathan Higgins, who recently had the pleasure of interviewing Markus Babbel. The ex-Liverpool defender believed that a win over Bayern Munich would push Jurgen Klopp's side on to another level and the panel whether what happened in the Allianz Arena will be the 'eureka' moment of the season in the same way that Gary McAllister's Goodison winner all those years ago was. The draw with - and ticket prices for - Porto is also discussed before talk turns to next weekend's visit of Tottenham to Anfield and why the north Londoners were never and will never be considered title challengers. Joe Gomez is set to return against Spurs but should Joel Matip keep his place? That leads to a debate about the unlikely players helping the Reds' double charge before the focus shifts to the summer and what Klopp's transfer policy should be and why fine-tuning doesn't

Neil Fitzmaurice is back from filming on a new TV show to record his latest Poetry in Motion podcast together with regular sidekick Joe Rimmer and a debutant... Isle of Sheppey’s finest, Connor Dunn. The trio look back on a magnificent week that saw Liverpool book their place in the quarter-finals of the Champions League and go back top of the Premier League. Sadio Mane was the star of the hat-trick of victories and while the striker has long been held in high regard at Anfield, the panel argue his performance against Bayern Munich has taken his standing onto the world stage. The reward for beating Munich is a potential semi-final showdown with Lionel Messi and Barcelona. Joe, in particular, would take that, and explains why, as well as explaining why it’s matches like Fulham – and Southampton to come – that worry him the most. Fitzy and Connor also agree they don’t want to see Maurizio Sarri sacked, and there’s a passionate defence of Mohamed Salah from the host, while there’s also plenty of talk about poten

It’s the one we fear the most... the international break Blood Red podcast. But to their absolute credit, there is very little time-filling from Paul Gorst, Sean Bradbury, Theo Squires and host Joe Rimmer. Well, apart from the tunnels bit. And why would there be when there’s some juicy transfer gossip to get stuck into? Or maybe not according to Gorsty who, with James Pearce on holiday, assumes the ‘bad news’ mantle of our Liverpool FC correspondent. So if the Reds aren’t in the market for a Paulo Dybala or a Matthijs de Ligt, as is understood, just how will they approach the summer and are Manchester City, despite being in the running for four trophies, a cautionary tale? Talk then turns to a wonderful gesture from Trent Alexander-Arnold and the return of Joe Gomez, and of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, which in turn leads to a discussion about the future of Liverpool’s midfield, and leads to Joe threatening to slide into Naby Keita’s DMs. There’s also a chat about this weekend’s Legends match and a ‘worst shouts’

It was quite the weekend for Liverpool's first team as they followed up their Champions League victory in Munich with a hard-fought 2-1 triumph over Fulham that took them top of the Premier League. But on the same afternoon of the Craven Cottage success, the Reds' Under-18s were booking the club's first FA Youth Cup final place in a decade. Matt Addison was on reporting duty for the ECHO at Anfield and he gives his verdict on the 2-1 win over Watford, the performance of 55-goal strike-partners Paul Glatzel and Bobby Duncan, and the left-back cut from the Andy Robertson cloth that really caught his eye. We also hear from Barry Lewtas, the Under-18s' manager, before talk turns to the final and the resumption of his side's league title challenge. Matt also chats to host Paul Wheelock about Liverpool's in-form Under-23s and the welcome boost Ben Woodburn received this week. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two points clear at the top of the Premier League, and through to the quarter-finals of the Champions League, Liverpool can have no complaints with how this season is shaping up. However, throughout the campaign, there’s been plenty of talk about how the Reds are still missing a No 10, a playmaker... a Philippe Coutinho. Now there’s no question that Liverpool got the better end of the deal when they sold the Brazilian to Barcelona for £145m in January of last year. But few could have predicted just how Coutinho would fare at Barca – so much so there are now indications that he could be sold in the summer, with Manchester United, all of clubs, one of those strongly linked to his signature. So to get the inside track on Coutinho’s time at the Nou Camp, and to see whether he will be on the market in the coming months, Paul Wheelock to Sam Marsden, who is the Barcelona correspondent for ESPN. They also talk Luis Suarez, Lionel Messi and the prospect of a mouthwatering Champions League semi-final between Barcelona

It's episode four of our brilliant new tactics podcast and with host Kristian Walsh back from a belting week in Munich, he rejoins Josh Williams for an in-depth look into all the big talking points at Liverpool. After briefly discussing the brilliant win over Bayern and Jurgen Klopp's remarkable European knockout record with the Reds, talk turns to the victory over Fulham, with the duo explaining why the Cottagers' attempts to block off the centre of the pitch only led to opportunities elsewhere. Sadio Mane was the beneficiary of that as he made it 11 goals in his last 11 games and 20 for the season. Did anyone see this form coming? And can Mane keep it up? Josh delves into that and, along with Kristian, ask whether the Senegalese should be doing more than 'just' score. They also look at Mohamed Salah's contribution and debunk some of the myths surrounding the player who, according to the stats, remains Liverpool's attacking king. Also on the agenda is James Milner, Gini Wijnaldum and the Reds' lack of a pass

With Liverpool top of the league with seven games of the Premier League season to play, little wonder the mood is buoyant for the latest Blood Red podcast, hosted by Joe Rimmer and featuring Ian Doyle, Theo Squires and the returning Kristian Walsh. With James Pearce on a 10-day break, Ian is the man on the end of the opening question, rather than asking it, as he delivers his verdict on the win at Fulham that took the Reds back above Manchester City. Kristian and Theo also have their say on a result that, placed in historical context, should not be downplayed before talk turns to the respective run-ins for Liverpool and City. There's a lot of love for Sadio Mane, and an on-air apology to Blood Red regular Dan Kay, before the panel wonder what's troubling Mohamed Salah and the growing importance of Divock Origi. There's also discussions about the roles Joe Gomez and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain will play on their return, exactly where Naby Keita and Xherdan Shaqiri have gone, and the Reds' successful under-18s side

Liverpool, top of the league... Yes that’s where Jurgen Klopp’s side find themselves after they ground out a huge 2-1 win over Fulham. Manchester City may have a game in hand. But the pressure is now firmly on the defending champions after James Milner’s 81st-minute penalty ensured a great week for the Reds ended on a high. And to reflect on the victory at Craven Cottage, which also included an 11th goal in as many matches for the on-fire Sadio Mane, we have the verdicts of James Pearce, Jurgen Klopp, and the six Liverpool fans who called into the Post-Game podcast – Alex Watt, Ross Strachan, Matt Whitty, Owen Thomas, Nathan Davidson and Mark Baker. Enjoy! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices