Blood Red: The Liverpool Fc Podcast

A very warm welcome to a special recording of our second Blood Red Live event that took place at the Baltic Market in Liverpool on Wednesday.Hosted by Neil Fitzmaurice, the sold-out show featured our own Liverpool FC correspondent James Pearce, Paul Machin of The Redmen TV, and singer-songwriter Jamie Webster.The first half of the recording sees Fitzy in conversation with James, Paul and Jamie.You’ll then hear highlights from the first of two sets that Jamie played.Before the panel take questions submitted online and from the 150 Reds fans who were there on the night. Note this podcast does contain some explicit language For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Jurgen Klopp’s boys away in Spain, and no game for another five days, this is very much the calm before the storm.But the visit of Bayern Munich kicks start a run in both the Premier League and the Champions League that could go a long way to deciding Liverpool’s destiny.And it’s against that backdrop that the latest Allez Les Rouges podcast is recorded.Host Peter Hooton is joined by regular guests Ste Monaghan and John Nicolson as well as the ECHO’s Dan Kay, and they start by discussing the passing of two Bill Shankly favourites, Ian Ross and Gordon Banks.Talk then turns to the present day and what were the most impressive aspects of last weekend’s win over Bournemouth and why it was so different, both on and off the pitch, to the previous home fixture with Leicester.Sadio Mane scored his fourth goal in as many matches on Saturday to underline his status as the Reds’ main man at the moment. But has the Senegalese been that for some time now?What is without question is the improvement shown by Naby Keita

Now we know Liverpool are in a very good place on the pitch. One look at the Premier League table will tell you that.But the recent release of the club’s latest accounts show the Reds are also in a very good place away from the pitch as well.For the 2017-18 season, Liverpool posted a record-breaking pre-tax profit of £125million.And while that figure owed much to the proceeds of Philippe Coutinho’s sale to Barcelona, the special guest of this podcast explains why that figure underlines the huge strides Liverpool continue to make off the field.Kieran Maguire is a leading football finance expert and a lecturer in the subject at the University of Liverpool.And as well as the impressive annual accounts, he talks to Paul Wheelock about the FSG policies that are really beginning to reap dividends, why Liverpool have now surpassed two of their top-six rivals, why it was a quiet transfer window, and what the Reds can expect as they get set to negotiate a new money-spinning kit deal.Enjoy – and we’ll be back on Wednes

Spirits are high in the ECHO studio for the latest Blood Red podcast, hosted by Joe Rimmer and featuring our Liverpool FC correspondent James Pearce, Paul Gorst and Connor Dunn.That's down to the Reds' dazzling display in the 3-0 win over Bournemouth that, temporarily at least, took them back to the top of the Premier League table.Just like in the previous home game against Leicester City, Liverpool scored early, but James explains what and why it was different after that.Did the crowd, and two significant calls to arms, play a part? The panel certainly think so - and so do the players as James interestingly reveals.There is a lot of love for the superb Gini Wijnaldum and the question is asked whether his showing on Saturday proves there is a lot more to come from the Dutch midfielder.On any other day Naby Keita may have been named man of the match and the key factor in the big summer signing's resurgence is discussed.Joe also pays tribute to Fabinho, which leads to a debate over just what constitutes Jurgen

Now that was more like it.After a couple of below-par performances that ridiculously led to talk of crisis, Liverpool were back to their best on Saturday as they swept aside Bournemouth at a bouncing Anfield to go back to the top of the Premier League for around 24 hours at least.Sadio Mane and the superb Gini Wijnaldum put the Reds firmly in control before top-scorer Mohamed Salah put the finishing touches to a magnificent team move to take his tally for the term up to 20.That meant Salah became the first Reds player to reach that figure in back-to-back campaigns since Luis Suarez in 2013-14.But whereas the incredible Suarez was unable to inspire Liverpool to the title in that season, the win over Bournemouth has done much to restore the belief that Jurgen Klopp's current crop can go one better this time around.Little wonder, then, we have a very happy Post-Game podcast on our hands.It's a podcast that kicks off with the definitive word on the action from our Liverpool FC correspondent James Pearce before we

Here's the good news.Bournemouth have never won at Anfield and they will arrive on Merseyside on the back of eight straight away defeats..But they do have current and former Liverpool players in their squad, who will no doubt be fired up, and like West Ham and Leicester before them, they do have a track record of shocking top-six sides.The Cherries proved that again recently when they beat Chelsea 4-0 at the Vitality Stadium.But it’s another thing altogether coming and getting the better of a Liverpool side, who let’s remember, will go back to the top of the with victory this afternoon, and who have not lost at home in the Premier League since April 2017.So to get the lowdown on Bournemouth, how Dominic Solanke and Nathaniel Clyne are getting on, just how good David Brooks is, and the job Eddie Howe is doing, Paul Wheelock speaks to Jason Lewis of the Bournemouth Echo.And you will then get the latest from our Liverpool FC correspondent James Pearce following Jurgen Klopp’s press conference. For information r

The Blood Red podcast is back and James Pearce, Joe Rimmer and Connor Dunn have some myths to bust.After James gives host Ian Doyle the lowdown on the team news from inside the Liverpool camp, the panel get cracking on the importance of Nathaniel Clyne, warm weather training camps and not being in the domestic cups.And at a time when Manchester City fans would have you believe that Jurgen Klopp and the Reds are cracking under the pressure, a bit of reality does not go amiss.Not when you remember that Klopp's side will go three points clear at the top of the table with victory over Bournemouth on Saturday.The panel, however, cannot help but look to the matches that follow the visit of the Cherries to Anfield, which leads James to make a huge claim that his fellow guests agree with, but the host does not.The difference in atmosphere at the ground for Premier League and Champions League games is explained before the club's astounding annual accounts are discussed.And it would not be the Blood Red podcast without

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has just sat down in front of the media for a press conference to preview the visit of Bournemouth to Anfield.The Reds will go back to the top of the table with a draw or a win over the Cherries and you can listen to every word Klopp had to say about the match - and much else besides - right here.Injury news, including the latest on Joe Gomez and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, the importance of the supporters in the title race, where the team will go after the Cherries clash, the return of Dominic Solanke, and the club's impressive financial figures are all discussed.Enjoy - and we'll be back later on Friday with the Blood Red podcast. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jurgen Klopp may be down to the bare bones but Neil Fitzmaurice can name one of his strongest squads yet for the latest edition of his superb Poetry in Motion podcast.Our Liverpool FC correspondent James Pearce - this one, not this one - is on board along with debutante Caoimhe O'Neill and with Dan Kay, who makes a welcome return to the panel.And they swiftly get stuck into the idea that, after the draws with Leicester and West Ham allowed Manchester City to go back to the top of the table on goal difference, the wheels are coming off at Anfield.There is no doubt that Klopp's side have not been at their brilliant best since the turn of the year. However, there are mitigating circumstances for that, particularly the injury problems in defence.But James insists the question shouldn't be why Liverpool allowed Nathaniel Clyne allowed to leave.The quartet also pay tribute to the one constant in the heart of the Reds' backline, debate Roberto Firmino's form, give their backing to Naby Keita, and discuss just how bi

Our Liverpool FC correspondent James Pearce is fresh back from the London Stadium and he joins host Joe Rimmer, Paul Gorst and Caoimhe O'Neill for the first Blood Red podcast of the week.James looks back on what he believes was the worst performance of table-topping Liverpool's season so far and, given the 1-1 draw at West Ham followed another at home to Leicester, he wonders whether it is time to be concerned.Gorsty was concerned by Roberto Firmino's display against the Hammers and believes it highlighted the paucity of attacking options at Jurgen Klopp's disposal.The Liverpool manager is certainly short of bodies at the back and Joe attempts to get to the bottom of the 'problem' in defence.Is it because certain players aren't good enough? Who in particular has been badly missed? And why was Nathaniel Clyne allowed to leave?James answers that latter question and whether he is still worried by Naby Keita.But, with the Reds still three points clear at the top, is everyone being too negative? Caoimhe thinks so.

If the first signs of nerves among the supporters were on display in last Wednesday's 1-1 home draw with Leicester City, then the disposition of Liveroool fans desperate to see their club land a first league title since 1990 will hardly have improved by what they witnessed on Monday night.The Reds, once more, were not at their best versus West Ham United, and while a second successive 1-1 draw did extend their lead at the top to three points, Manchester City will take over at the summit with victory over a woefully out-of-form Everton side on Wednesday night.But this podcast concentrates on what happened at the London Stadium.James Pearce, our Liverpool FC correspondent, gets us under way with his verdict on what he describes as a ‘desperately frustrating night'.You’ll then get the chance to listen to every single word of Jurgen Klopp’s post-match press conference.And then we hand the show over to you, starting with the thoughts of regular contributors Matt Addison, Peter Lally and Nathan Davidson, before hos

It's back to business for Liverpool tonight as they travel to the capital to take on West Ham United.And there will be pressure on Jurgen Klopp's side to deliver the goods at the London Stadium after their lead at the top was cut to two points following Manchester City's win over Arsenal.But, judging by West Ham's recent form, and judging by the recent history between the teams, you would back the Reds to get the job done.The Hammers were well beaten at Wolves in the week, have lost each of their last three matches, have major injury problems, and have conceded four goals in each of their last four games with Liverpool.That said, they have shown already this season they can beat and be a match for the top six and, in the likes of Felipe Anderson, they boast players who could pose a problem to Klopp's injury-hit defence.But surely the Reds will have too much?To find out, Paul Wheelock speaks to Sam Inkersole, who covers West Ham for the Football.London website.They talk the Hammers' progress since their openin

The View from the Kop Liverpool fans' podcast is back and, with the Reds having every chance of winning the club's first league title since 1990, the mood should be buoyant.But the midweek home draw with Leicester City has created some questions that season-ticket holders Paul Philbin and Matt Addison, along with long-time fellow Koppite Neil Macdonald, attempt to answer on our latest show, which is hosted by Paul Wheelock.There were mitigating circumstances for the result with Leicester, which let's remember, was the first time that Liverpool have dropped points to a team outside of the top five this season.One of which was injury and suspension, which leads Neil to wonder whether Jurgen Klopp has missed a trick in not adding to his squad during the January transfer window. Philbo and Matt disagree, but all three question the departure of one player from the club.Another big talking point on Wednesday night was the atmosphere inside the ground. Philbo, who follows the Reds home and away, has particularly str

The Allez Les Rouges podcast is back, and after their winter break, regular guests Ste Monaghan, Kieth Culvin and John Nicolson join host Peter Hooton to reflect on a squandered opportunity for Liverpool.Or should that be a step closer to the club’s first title since 1990?That’s the talking point that kicks off the latest episode as the panel discuss the 1-1 draw with Leicester City on Wednesday night.There was no doubting it was one of Liverpool’s poorest performances of an incredible season so far, but could you not see it coming given the way they played in their previous match versus Crystal Palace?Peter and Co ask that question while also wondering whether the national focus on Mohamed Salah in recent weeks is giving the officials pre-conceived notions about the Reds’ top-scorer and his team-mates. As off-colour as Jurgen Klopp’s side were against Leicester, there is no question they were on the end of some bad decisions.But were Liverpool helped by their own crowd in midweek? The lads don’t think they w

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was back in front of the media today to preview the trip to West Ham United on Monday and talk many other things beside.Topics included the fitness of Trent Alexander-Arnold and Joe Gomez, whose injuries have left Klopp with a major headache at right-back, and the departure of forgotten man Lazar Markovic to Premier League rivals Fulham.Klopp also responded to accusations of gamemanship during half-time of the 1-1 draw with Leicester City at Anfield and addressed the matter of title nerves, which certainly affected the crowd on Wednesday night.The Reds boss also talked his captain Jordan Henderson, who is on the verge of making his 300th Premier League appearance, Naby Keita, the depth and versatility of his squad, and the threat posed by West Ham on Monday.You can listen to the press conference in full here - and we'll be back soon with the Allez Les Rouges podcast. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg

The Blood Red podcast is back, a little earlier than usual, to discuss the draw with Leicester City that extended Liverpool’s lead at the top of the Premier League to five points, but left fans wondering whether their side had just wasted a golden opportunity.Our Liverpool FC correspondent James Pearce admits it was a frustrating night, but adds that it could have been worse, which leads host Ian Doyle to question whether it was actually a good result. Joe Rimmer and Paul Gorst disagree.So often Anfield inspires the Reds to glory but did the nerves and tension that undoubtedly existed in the crowd on Wednesday night have a negative effect on the players?The panel discuss that before talks turn to the performance of referee Martin Atkinson, whether Liverpool are getting a raw deal when it comes to penalties, and how Naby Keita got on after he was handed a starting place in his preferred position.Kyle Walker’s deleted tweet, Manchester City's desire and even Brexit get a mention before James gives us an insight

Five points clear at the top at the start of February?Liverpool supporters would have snapped your hand off for that scenario before a ball was kicked in anger.And that's exactly the position the Reds find themselves in after drawing 1-1 at home to Leicester City.However, there was no escaping the feeling that it was a missed opportunity to truly take advantage of Manchester City’s shock defeat at Newcastle the night before.Saying that, Liverpool weren’t helped by the conditions, the referee and a strangely nervous and makeshift back four.And you also have to take into consideration that Leicester are no mugs, which is reflected in the fact that they have become the first team from outside of the top five to take points off the Reds this season.So what did James Pearce make of it?Our Liverpool FC correspondent kicks off the Post-Game podcast with his definitive verdict on the night's action before we hear from the six Reds supporters who have phoned into the show – Simon Donnelly, Matt Whitty, Matt Addison, R

Nice one, Rafa!Newcastle United's shock victory over Manchester City means that Liverpool will go seven points clear at the top with victory over Leicester City on Wednesday night.And given the table-topping Reds have won their previous 17 matches versus teams from outside the top five so far this season, you would not bet against them from getting the job done against an out-of-form Foxes side.But despite losing four of their last five games in all competitions, Leicester have proven they can take points off the top teams, and in Jamie Vardy they have someone who has scored more goals against Liverpool than any other player currently playing in the Premier League.So to find out what’s going on at the King Power Stadium, Paul Wheelock speaks to reporter and author Rob Tanner, who has covered the Foxes for the past 10 years for the Leicester Mercury.He talks the club’s expectations nowadays after their unbelievable and unexpected Premier League title triumph three years ago, the current mood toward manager Cla

Jurgen Klopp was back in front of the media on Tuesday afternoon to preview his table-topping side's return to action at home to Leicester City.As always, the Liverpool manager had interesting things to say, starting with the fitness of Virgil van Dijk, Fabinho, Dejan Lovren, Gini Wijnaldum and Trent Alexander-Arnold, and potential a novel solution to his right-back problem.Klopp also addressed the 'advantage' Manchester City have been handed in the title race by the TV schedulers and Mauricio Pochettino's comments about the importance of finishing in the top four.He also talked the 'massive threat' posed by Leicester City, and in particular Jamie Vardy, who has an incredible scoring record against the Reds.You can listen to Klopp's press conference in full here.Enjoy - and we'll be back on Wednesday with our Preview and Post-Game shows. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Unlike this time last year, when Philippe Coutinho upped sticks to join Barcelona, there was never any danger of Liverpool losing one of their big guns in the current transfer window.But questions remained over when Sadio Mane would join Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino in signing a new contract until the Senegalese put pen to paper on a long-term deal at the back end of 2018.Mane has opened up about the subject in a new interview - the details of which kick off the latest Blood Red podcast, hosted by Ian Doyle and featuring James Pearce, Paul Gorst and the ECHO sportsdesk's second January transfer window signing, Caoimhe O'Neill.But while we've been busy, Liverpool have been very quiet in the market, much like a lot of their Premier League rivals, and James is on hand to play down one rumour.Ian asks whether Jurgen Klopp is missing a trick by not adding to his squad this month - especially when it appears the TV schedulers are doing their best to hand Manchester City an advantage in the title race.It now ap