Blood Red: The Liverpool Fc Podcast

All good things come to an end.Yes, Liverpool's superb 20-match unbeaten start to the campaign was curtailed on Thursday night when they lost a genuinely high-quality encounter at defending champions Manchester City 2-1.The loss means Liverpool’s lead at the top of the league, and over City, has been cut to four points.But it's unlikely you’d find a single Red who wouldn’t have taken that scenario at the start of December – let alone at the start of the season.And it is in that context that we bring you our latest Post-Game podcast, featuring the definitive verdict on a pulsating night of action at the Etihad from our Liverpool FC correspondent James Pearce, every word Jurgen Klopp had to say in his post-match press conference, and the thoughts of the eight Reds fans who called into the show. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here we go. Manchester City v Liverpool at the Etihad, Matches do not come much bigger now in the Premier League - and tonight's one in particular.Cast your mind back a month and most supporters, maybe even Liverpool fans included, would have had City down as favourites to defend their title.But since their mask of invincibility slipped with 2-0 defeat at Chelsea on December 8, Pep Guardiola’s side have lost three of their last five league games, whereas Jurgen Klopp's relentless Reds have gone from strength to strength, extending their winning league to nine matches to open up a seven-point gap between the teams.So what has happened to City? Did they have any inkling Liverpool could be this consistent, this strong? And would defeat, or even a draw, tonight end their hopes?So to get the answers to those questions, Paul Wheelock speaks to Richard Burns, a City fan, writer and broadcaster, who is a regular on the long-standing Blue Moon podcast.They also talk the importance of Fernandinho, the return of Kevin d

What a time it is to be a Liverpool fan.A record start to a league season, six points clear at the top, and with the little matter of a trip to the defending champions Manchester City to come on Thursday night.Little wonder, then, that there is an air of excitement around the first Allez Les Rouges podcast of the New Year.Host Peter Hooton is joined by regulars Stephen Monaghan and John Nicolson, as well as Ian Byrne, fellow Red, local councillor, and founder of Fans Supporting Foodbanks, the partnership between Spirit of Shankly and Everton Supporters’ Trust that is doing vital and brilliant work in the community.After the 5-1 demolition of Arsenal made it nine wins on the spin for Jurgen Klopp’s relentless side, the panel question whether anyone saw this coming, and whether it’s best to keep your feet on the ground, enjoy the ride... or both!What they definitely do agree on is that Klopp is playing it perfectly, off the pitch as well as on it, where the belief he has instilled now means his players should b

In the final Blood Red podcast of 2018, James Pearce and Paul Gorst are joined by stand-in host Sam Carroll to sign off for the year with a bang.The trio of ECHO reporters pick the bones out of Saturday's 5-1 hammering of Arsenal as they reflect on arguably the performance of the season at Anfield.The Reds went nine points clear at the top of the Premier League with an emphatic dismantling of the Gunners and our journalists give their take on a superb end to Anfield action for 2018.Paul explains why he loved seeing Virgil van Dijk come to Mohamed Salah's rescue in the Anfield tunnel, while James reflects on a memorable year covering the club both home and away.Goal and Player of the Year awards are also selected as they look back on an incredible year for Jurgen Klopp and his Liverpool squad.As ever, it's a must-listen.Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What a performance. What a year. And what a lead at the top.Yes, Liverpool are now nine points clear in first place in the Premier League after they signed off in 2018 with a thumping 5-1 victory over Arsenal at Anfield this evening.The record-breaking Reds’ ninth straight league victory ensured they took full advantage of second-placed Tottenham’s shock home loss to Wolves earlier in the day.And it also ensured they moved a massive 10 points clear of third-placed Manchester City, who let’s remember, held a five-point advantage at the top just 25 days ago.Host Paul Wheelock kicks us off before you hear the definitive verdict of our Liverpool FC correspondent James Pearce, and then the thoughts of the six excellent Reds fans who phoned into the show. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been some year for Liverpool and, should they overcome Arsenal in the late kick-off, they would end 2018 unbeaten at home in the Premier League.And, more importantly, it would also ensure they would stay at least six points clear at the top going into 2019.If recent history, as well as form, is anything to go by, Jurgen Klopp's side should do the business against the GunnersBut is this Arsenal team a different beast to the one that meekly surrendered at Anfield in August last year?Their performance in this season's reverse encounter between the sides at the Emirates, at the start of November, suggests that they are.But what are they like on the road? And is there any chance they could be become the first team to take three points from Anfield since April 2017?To try to get the answers to those questions, Paul Wheelock speaks to Arsenal fan and journalist Tom Marshall-Bailey.Over a Christmas pint, they talk the game itself, the impact of Unai Emery, the signing Tom believes rivals Alisson Becker for the b

The red machine of Liverpool keeps rolling on - and the Blood Red team are in very high spirits.To a degree.Kristian Walsh is joined by Paul Gorst, Connor Dunn and Theo Squires as they discuss the Reds' 4-0 win over Newcastle - and what it means for the title race.There is praise for Dejan Lovren and his confidence, while derision reigns supreme over the suggestion Mohamed Salah should be banned for diving.The impact of Xherdan Shaqiri is also a key topic, as is the reaction both at Anfield and across the country to Liverpool going six points clear.The futures of three teenagers are also discussed, as well as the magnitude of the clash with Arsenal.Spirits are high indeed - but just don't jinx things, whatever you do.Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eight straight Premier League wins and a six-point lead at the top makes for one very happy Post-Game podcast.Yes, Liverpool continued their relentless form with a routine 4-0 victory over Newcastle United on Boxing Day.But while the Reds are keeping their cool in the title race, it would appear the defending champions are losing theirs, after Manchester City went down 2-1 at Leicester City to make it three defeats in their last four league matches.But while the shock result at the King Power gets a mention, this podcast is all about the league leaders, and their comfortable win over Rafa Benitez's men.We hear from James Pearce, our Liverpool FC correspondent, every word Jurgen Klopp had to say in his press conference, and the verdict of the five Reds who phoned into the show. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Liverpool have given their supporters the perfect Christmas present by opening up a four-point lead at the top of the Premier League.But last’s year gift came two days after the big day when Virgil van Dijk’s protracted move from Southampton was completed for a £75m fee that remains a world record for a defender.It’s safe to say that it’s been money well spent.And such is the impact van Dijk has made at Anfield, we have produced a Christmas Day special podcast that is all about the imperious Dutchman, and which could be perfect listening while you’re cooking the turkey or when you’ve got your feet up later in the day after you’ve polished it off.The podcast starts with a three-way discussion between our Blood Red regulars Joe Rimmer, Ian Doyle and Paul Gorst, before Paul Wheelock talks to former Nottingham Forest, Aston Villa and Leicester City midfielder Garry Parker, who was part of the Celtic coaching staff who first brought van Dijk to Britain from Holland.We also hear from a Southampton writer, who is no

In the latest Blood Red podcast, Liverpool reporter and regular host Ian Doyle is joined by ECHO duo Kristian Walsh and Paul Gorst to discuss the last few days of all things Anfield. Top of the agenda is the win over Wolverhampton Wanderers that means the Reds are top of Christmas, while there is a lot of love for Virgil van Dijk, Fabinho and Mohamed Salah, discussion over why Manchester United love Liverpool and a look ahead to Newcastle United.Also includes a probably too lengthy discussion on possible wrestling names for Van Dijk - other than Virgil. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s been the perfect ending to a memorable year for Liverpool’s first team.The win over Wolves on Friday ensured the Reds will be top at Christmas – and Manchester City’s shock defeat at home to Crystal Palace the following afternoon guarantees that the four-point gap between the sides has stayed intact.But it’s not just at senior level that the club is thriving.The Under-18s won a dramatic FA Youth Cup tie with Portsmouth in St Helens on Tuesday 3-2 thanks to a late winner from the prolific Bobby Duncan.It continued a brilliant run of form for Barry Lewtas’ side that has seen them book their place in the knockout stages of the UEFA Youth League and move up to second in the U18s Premier League.Further good news came in the fact that Ki-Jana Hoever, the 16-year-old defender signed from Ajax in the summer, has been promoted to train with Jurgen Klopp’s senior side.And for the latest Academy Show podcast, Paul Wheelock speak to our Liverpool FC correspondent James Pearce about the Dutchman, about Duncan, and ab

There is just no stopping Liverpool FC.Goals from the outstanding Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk - the former's 14th of the season, taking him to the top of the domestic scoring charts; the latter's first in the league for the club - fired the relentless Reds to a thoroughly deserved 2-0 victory over a Wolves side who are far from mugs.And what an important victory it was, too, as not only did it ensure Jurgen Klopp's side will be top at Christmas for the first time in five years, but it also ensured the lead over second-placed Manchester City was extended to four points.It should come as no surprise, then, that it is yet another buzzing Post-Game podcast, which kicks off with the verdict of our full-time Liverpool FC correspondent James Pearce, which features the full audio from Reds boss Klopp's press conference, and which concludes with the thoughts of the Koppites who phoned into the show, and those who left comments on our dedicated Blood Red podcast Facebook page. Click HERE to apply to join.Merry Ch

In the latest Blood Red podcast, Liverpool reporter and regular host Ian Doyle is joined by full-time Liverpool correspondent - both home and away - James Pearce and ECHO duo Kristian Walsh and Connor Dunn to discuss the last few days of all things Anfield. Among the topics discussed are the sacking of Jose Mourinho, what it means for the Reds, the future of Dominic Solanke, Dejan Lovren's latest comments and looking ahead to the trip to Wolves.Features James disagreeing with Ian a lot. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Victory at Molineux on Friday night would stretch Liverpool’s Premier League winning run to seven games, ensure they open up a four-point lead over Manchester City, and guarantee they would be top on Christmas Day for the first time in five years.But, as the main guest of our Preview podcast explains, they will be up against a Wolves team who have no fear.Tim Spiers is the Wolves correspondent for the Express & Star newspaper and he gives us the inside track on last season Championship winners’ impressive start to life in the top flight - and why there is real confidence they can become only the fourth side this season to take points off Liverpool.Tim also talks Wolves’ captain, and Reds old boy, Conor Coady, the player who has been linked with a move to Anfield, and the player who has been linked with a move in the opposite direction, as well as the key thing Jurgen Klopp’s side must try to do tomorrow.We then hear highlights from Klopp’s press conference to get the Liverpool angle on things – more of which

We have a very special podcast for you, Reds fans.Allez Les Rouges and Poetry in Motion are two of our most well-established and well-loved pods and, what with it being the last week before Christmas, Neil Fitzmaurice and Peter Hooton have teamed up to produce what is an absolutely belter of an episode.Joining Poetry host Fitzy and Allez host Peter are Ste Monaghan and the ECHO’s own Dan Kay as they bask in the comfort of knowing that it is just a great time to be a Liverpool fan.Earlier in the campaign, there were questions about how the Reds were performing, if not their results, and not least from Fitzy himself, but now one and all are very happy indeed.Very happy to be top of the Premier League and very happy to be through in the Champions League, the last-16 draw for which the lads reckon proved just how feared Jurgen Klopp’s side have become.There is a lot of love for Naby Keita, Fabinho and especially Andy Robertson, who the panel believe is something of a throwback, and the latest Klopp bargain signin

A huge chasm now exists between English football’s most successful clubs and it was exposed in all its glory at Anfield on Sunday as Liverpool swept aside sorry Manchester United.It took the Reds back to the top of the Premier League and it proved to be the final straw for the beleaguered United board as they sacked Jose Mourinho.But hours before Jose was handed his P45, Paul Wheelock caught up with the Daily Mirror’s David Maddock for our latest Verdict podcast.David is the Mirror’s Northern Football Correspondent and, having covered Liverpool since the 1990-91 season, he is well placed to comment on the Reds.And he assesses the win over United, the gulf in class between the clubs, and the difference between Jurgen Klopp and his now departed managerial rival.David also takes a broader look at Klopp’s influence, including how he has seemingly solved a midfield problem in the unexpected form of Fabinho, how he has evolved his tactics, and what he reckons is the Liverpool manager’s true genius.But will Klopp br

In the latest Blood Red podcast, Liverpool reporter and regular host Ian Doyle is joined by full-time Liverpool correspondent - both home and away - James Pearce and ECHO duo Kristian Walsh and Joe Rimmer to look back on the win over Manchester United, discuss the impact of the Reds' substitutions, ponder how Jurgen Klopp is the future and Jose Mourinho is the past, laud Fabinho and Roberto Firmino, and be a little bit excited about the Champions League pairing with Bayern Munich.Contains a brief interlude on the merits of Philip Schofield and the unfortunate incident involving Ian's transport. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

19 points.That’s just how big a gap exists between table-topping and unbeaten Liverpool and their fallen rivals Manchester United all the way down in sixth.But more importantly is the one-point lead the relentless Reds hold over the Manchester team that plays in sky blue.Yes, Jurgen Klopp’s side moved back to the summit and back above Manchester City after super-sub Xherdan Shaqiri scored twice to seal a richly deserved 3-1 victory over United at Anfield this evening.Little wonder, then, it is another very happy Post-Game podcast, featuring our Liverpool FC correspondent James Pearce, every word Klopp said in his press conference, and six Reds fans who phoned into the show.Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everton could not do Liverpool a favour.Their 3-1 loss at Manchester City means Jurgen Klopp’s unbeaten side need to beat Manchester United on Sunday to go back to the top of the Premier League.Given the fact a remarkable 16 points separates the sides in the table, against other team you would back the Reds to get the job done in front of their own supporters.But Liverpool have failed to beat United in the league since March 2014 and the Old Trafford outfit are the only side Klopp has yet to take three points from since taking over at Anfield.However, there is no question which of the two clubs is the one on the up.And to preview the massive match, and to examine why there is a growing chasm between the clubs, Paul Wheelock speaks to the Daily Mirror’s David Anderson.We then go to our Liverpool FC correspondent James Pearce after he attended Reds boss Klopp’s press conference on Friday.And you will also hear Jose Mourinho’s press conference in full, which includes his latest dig at his opposite number. For i

One topic dominates the latest Blood Red podcast.Recorded early to allow the ECHO sportsdesk to hit the town for their Christmas do, one topic dominates.No, it’s not our favourite Christmas songs, although that does get a mention at the start; it is, of course, the visit of Manchester United to Anfield on Sunday.Table-topping Liverpool will be favourites after their record-breaking, unbeaten start to the Premier League season.But the Reds do have major injury concerns in defence and, with the news that Trent Alexander-Arnold has joined Joe Gomez and Joel Matip on the sidelines, James Pearce, Connor Dunn, Theo Squires and host Joe Rimmer discuss how the back four will line-up against United, and whether Jurgen Klopp needs to make a Steven Caulker-style addition in January.The lads also discus Jose Mourinho’s latest dig at his opposite number and why his words just won’t wash.Mourinho does, of course, have history of spoiling Liverpool’s party and United are unbeaten in the last eight league meetings between th