Blood Red: The Liverpool Fc Podcast

Six weeks on from the Champions League final and Loris Karius' nightmare night is still on the lips of everybody - not least Jurgen Klopp. After the German boss' latest comments, Blood Red host Kristian Walsh sits down with James Pearce and Paul Gorst to run the rule over the goalkeeping situation at Anfield and whether Karius can truly ever start with a clean slate. There is debate over whether Danny Ward is the solution under Klopp's nose, and what the future holds for Simon Mignolet. The team also preview the opening pre-season friendly with Chester and reflect on a night of mixed emotions for Jordan Henderson. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was one of the most symbolic images of Liverpool’s thrilling run to the Champions League final – captain Jordan Henderson and the rest of the squad holding the banner dedicated to Sean Cox after the semi-final second leg in Rome.And in our latest Allez Les Rouges podcast, host Peter Hooton, regular guest Ste Monaghan and debutant Peter Carney tell the story behind the banner, how it got onto the pitch at the Stadio Olimpico, and how it was eventually taken to Sean’s family back in Dublin.Talk then turns to the superb new Hotel Tia with its owner, and another Allez Les Rouges debutant, Jostein Ansnes, whose passion for Liverpool has taken him from Norway to opening a business in the shadow of Anfield.There’s also plenty of debate on what is a wonderful World Cup including that man Henderson again, Dejan Lovren and why Roberto Firmino is becoming the new David Fairclough (for his country). There are also words of praise for Harry Maguire, Raheem Sterling and the goalkeeper from across the park, Jordan Pickfo

Kevin Ellison’s decision to speak out about his eight-year battle with depression....... it’s a battle the boyhood Liverpool fan kept quiet from his family – and one that led him to leading a ‘double life’ and one that ultimately led to the breakdown of his relationship with the mother of his two children.After seeking help, Kevin has been in a better place for some time now.But it was only after seeing a number of fellow footballers do the same, like former Reds goalkeeper Chris Kirkland, and most recently, Crawley Town defender Mark Connolly, that he took the brave decision to open up publicly about the issues he’s faced.It’s a decision that is helping him personally and, as he candidly explains in this podcast, it’s a decision that is leading other players, along with fans, to get in touch with him to ask for his advice.We also speak about Kevin’s enduring passion for the game, which will see him play until he is 40 at least, and what it was like growing up on Breck Road and standing on the Kop, watching h

In the latest Blood Red podcast, Joe Rimmer is joined by James Pearce, Kristian Walsh and Paul Gorst to discuss Mohamed Salah's new five-year contract with Liverpool.James reveals the details behind Salah's new deal as well as the Reds' plans to get Sadio Mane tied down next. Kristian admits he was worried about keeping hold of Salah and is delighted to see the Egyptian commit his immediate future with the Reds.Pre-season is discussed in detail with James offering the thoughts behind Jurgen Klopp's plans for training and friendlies, while Paul gives his opinion on who will be desperate to impress the Reds boss during the summer.We then hear the latest on Klopp's assistant coach Zeljko Buvac from James, who discusses the role Pep Lijnders could play going forward.The lads finish off with a discussion about the World Cup - and why we might start to see some movement in the transfer market shortly. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap

What players at the World Cup would you like to see Liverpool sign in the summer transfer window?That was the question taken on by Paul Gorst and Kristian Walsh in a Blood Red podcast special.With the transfer silly season well and truly underway in the summer window, we allowed ourselves to indulge in a bit of fantasy football of our own as we picked out five names each of players who have caught the eye in Russia.We debate and discuss the names and their suitability for Jurgen Klopp's Reds, and also look ahead toward pre-season training, which begins on Monday.There's passionate cases made for Diego Godin, Dries Mertens and Julian Brandt, and Paul and Kristian agree that Mexico's Hirving Lozano would be an ideal fit for the Reds.It's transfer tennis - and 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

The days of waiting to pick up a copy of the ECHO to find out the latest Liverpool transfer news have long gone.The internet changed that and, for our latest Anfield+ podcast, hosted by Paul Wheelock and featuring Joe Rimmer, Sean Bradbury and ECHO old boy Greg O’Keeffe, we lift the curtain to reveal how we cover the Reds in the social media age.Particular emphasis is placed on transfers and why the Nabil Fekir saga encapsulated the ‘head-spinning’ nature of the modern-day deal.Joe, Sean and Greg also offer an insight into what it is like being a reporter on transfer deadline day and why the arrival of Andy Carroll at Anfield moments before the 2011 January window shut was a precursor for things to come.That leads Joe, Sean and Greg into examining how social media has changed the relationship and dynamic between the ECHO and supporters – and the clubs we cover, too.It’s a fascinating listen. Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me

Host Neil Fitzmaurice is joined by regular sidekicks Joe Rimmer and Dan Kay for the latest episode of the unmissable Poetry in Motion podcast.With the World Cup in full swing, events in Russia feature heavily, including Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson’s performances for England, as well as VAR.Talk then turns to transfers and whether Hakim Ziyech should be on Jurgen Klopp’s shopping list and, if not, should the Reds boss go back in for Nabil Fekir.One player definitely through the door at Anfield is Naby Keita, who will officially become a Liverpool player this weekend. Fitzy, Joe and Dan cannot wait to see the £52.7m midfielder in action and wonder whether the Premier League knows just quite what is about to hit it.Safe standing in English football – and this week’s development in parliament – is then discussed.And another brilliant pods finishes where it started – with the World Cup, and England’s chances.Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your a

The World Cup might be in full swing but movement has started within the corridors of Melwood. Host Kristian Walsh is joined by James Pearce and Paul Gorst as they focus on the potential incomings and outgoings of Liverpool's forward line, with the futures of Danny Ings and Divock Origi up in the air. Excitement grows over Naby Keita's imminent arrival, while questions persist over the Nabil Fekir deal and what Liverpool - and Lyon - will do next. There is also reflection on Mohamed Salah's month to forget and how Sadio Mane could become public enemy no.1. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

World Cup talk dominates the latest episode of the brilliant Allez Les Rouges podcast.Host Peter Hooton and regulars Kieth Culvin and John Nicolson discuss the Liverpool players currently representing their countries in Russia including Dejan Lovren, Roberto Firmino and Mo Salah.The lads hope Salah will be rested for the final group game – and debate the lengths leaders and figures will go to use sport for political gain after Chechnya leader Ramzan Kadyrov made a beeline for the Reds hero at Egypt’s questionable choice of training base.Peter, Kieth and John were impressed by England in their opening match – and, unlike Martin Keown, particularly the performance produced by Jordan Henderson.That leads on to a fascinating and lengthy discussion about Liverpool supporters’ relationship with the national team.VAR, Emre Can, Jon Flanagan and Nail Fekir all get a mention before the focus turns to the Reds’ search for a goalkeeper – with a new target, who is in World Cup action, thrown into the mix.It’s another sup

After three long weeks, James Pearce is back in action.And with him he brings plenty of transfer updates in a very special edition of the Blood Red podcast.James is joined by Joe Rimmer and Kristian Walsh to answer fan questions on Jan Oblak, Alisson Becker, Nabil Fekir and much more.Before that there's plenty of chat about Fekir, what went wrong for Liverpool during that transfer, and whether Jurgen Klopp will seek an alternative.The lads discuss the World Cup, who has caught the eye, and give their tips for a winner.And then there's a long discussion on Jordan Henderson and why he receives so much criticism from certain supporters. James and Kristian think Henderson is massively underrated.There's also updates on Jon Flanagan and Emre Can after both players signed with new clubs this week.It's not a podcast you'll want to miss. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Liverpool’s Premier League fixtures are out and the World Cup may be about to kick-off.But our latest episode of Poetry in Motion with Neil Fitzmaurice is mainly concerned with one thing – transfers.Yes, who the Reds will be facing in 2018-19, and events in Russia do get a mention, but the bulk of the talk in another unmissable podcast centres on who Jurgen Klopp should sign next.Fitzy is joined by Joe Rimmer and Dan Kay and they are all in agreement that Klopp should bite the bullet and spend big on a goalkeeper like Jan Oblak.But if the Liverpool boss prefers to splash most of his transfer kitty elsewhere, Joe offers up a no less high-profile alternative.The Reds would not be breaking the bank if they moved for Xherdan Shaqiri, and while some supporters have reservations about the Stoke winger, Fitzy and Co have no doubts.Christian Pulisic, Jamie Vardy and – naturally – Nabil Fekir also get a mention.And it goes without saying that the lads pay tribute to the newly knighted, Sir Kenny Dalglish.Enjoy. For i

In a special Blood Red podcast, regular host and Liverpool reporter Ian Doyle is joined by ECHO duo Joe Rimmer and Paul Gorst to look ahead to the release of the fixtures for the new Premier League season, discuss the importance of the opening weekend and talk about both false and flying starts from the Reds.Also includes a discussion about the new Deep Violet/Vivid Cactus away kit combination event scenario happening news. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the latest Blood Red podcast, regular host and Liverpool reporter Ian Doyle is joined by ECHO triumvirate Kristian Walsh, Paul Gorst and Dan Kay to debate just what went on with the Nabil Fekir transfer saga, what the Reds should do next, whether fans should give their heads a wobble and if Jurgen Klopp really needs to replace Philippe Coutinho.Also includes an excellent point on Fekir himself. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Liverpool are set to confirm their £52.8million swoop for Nabil Fekir - but what does it mean for next season at Anfield?As the excitement over the French international reaches fever pitch, our boys take to the studio for the latest Blood Red podcast to discuss exactly what the future holds with Fekir at the club.Where will Fekir play?How impressive has the business from the club been so far?What does it mean for the rest of the summer?And why is the pressure is off Fekir to hit the ground running straight away?Host Kristian Walsh is joined by Paul Gorst and Liverpool fan Dan Kay to dissect the deal. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You’ll have all seen it by now – the reaction on social media from rival supporters to Liverpool’s Champions League final defeat.But, in our latest Allez Les Rouges podcast, host Peter Hooton and regulars Kieth Culvin, Steve Monaghan, and John and Danny Nicolson spell out just why Reds supporters are still smiling despite the loss to Real Madrid.The lads take you back to the magical scenes at the BOSS Night event in Shevchenko Park – which Danny organised – and why they prove that youth culture is alive and well in the Liverpool fan base.They also address the game itself and, contrary to what is believed outside the red half of Merseyside, explain why no right-minded Liverpool supporter is blaming Sergio Ramos. In fact, they wonder whether Ramos is just the type of player Jurgen Klopp’s ‘nice’ side are missing.Talk then turns to transfer targets. Peter and Co are in agreement that one position Klopp must strengthen is in goal, after Loris Karius’ display in Kiev, and state why the Reds boss should also consid

In the latest Blood Red podcast, regular host and Liverpool reporter Ian Doyle is joined by ECHO duo Kristian Walsh and Joe Rimmer to ponder Brazil's visit to Anfield to take on Croatia, the reception for Philippe Coutinho and the latest on Nabil Fekir.There then follows a lively conversation over who exactly has been Liverpool's worst-ever signing, including such highlights as Sean Dundee, Alberto Aquilani, Paul Konchesky, Sean Dundee, Jimmy Carter and Sean Dundee.And Sean Dundee. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Regular Blood Red podcast host Ian Doyle is back from his travels to Kiev and is joined by ECHO duo Kristian Walsh and Joe Rimmer to assess a lively few days of all things Anfield. Top of the agenda is the goalkeeping situation following what happened to Loris Karius in the Champions League final, prompting an in-depth discussion regarding what transfers are required, how much there is to spend and who should be bought.Includes a big shout from Ian that nobody really agrees with. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the latest episode of Poetry in Motion, host Neil Fitzmaurice is joined by Dan Kay and the returning Joe Rimmer.Karius, Ramos, mixed emotions and memories that will last a lifetime... it goes without saying that the Champions League final gets a big mention.But, just like the club proved itself with the signing of Fabinho 48 hours after the defeat to Real Madrid in Kiev, it is time to move on.And that means the lads spend a significant amount of another brilliant podcast debating who should be on Jurgen Klopp’s summer wishlist.Joe would happily drive to Madrid to pick up Jan Oblak and bring him back to Merseyside while Dan and Fitzy are taken by reports linking Liverpool to Chelsea’s Thibaut Courtois.But it’s not just a new goalkeeper the lads would like Klopp to sign – they would also welcome a rising star from Germany, a young Jermaine Defoe, and a player in the ilk of Gary McAllister with open arms.The trio also reveal where they think the Reds have the edge over their rivals when it comes to transfers.

The latest Blood Red podcast is in.And it's an episode laced with regret.Joe Rimmer sits down with Kristian Walsh and Dan Kay to decipher what went wrong in the Champions League final against Real Madrid.Dan believes there are plenty of reasons to be cheerful with Jurgen Klopp at the helm of the club, Kristian thinks that the Reds actually did well to deal with the bad luck dealt to them on Saturday and Joe is sure there could be happier memories, and perhaps more heartbreak, to come for Liverpool.There's discussion on why Liverpool are seen as getting more praise than certain other sides, as well as why Klopp's response to the defeat could be crucial.And of course, we couldn't avoid talking about Loris Karius and Sergio Ramos after both men grabbed the headlines for different reasons following Saturday's game.It's a thought provoking one - and you never know, it could even help you cope at this tough time. Enjoy! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad c

Host and Liverpool reporter Ian Doyle is joined by full-time Liverpool correspondent James Pearce and their former colleague Neil Jones – now of Goal – for a special Blood Red podcast recorded in the NSC Olimpiyskiy, the venue for Saturday's Champions League final between the Reds and Real Madrid.The trio discuss what once could have been regarded as a weakness of Jurgen Klopp is now rightly seen as a strength - and whether Emre Can could be the 2018 Vladimir Smicer.Neil then leaves to meet up with another former ECHO favourite - Andy Kelly, who is very confident, if his betting is anything to go by - before we hear the latest odds from our sponsors, Paddy Power.The podcast resumes with Ian and James debating why Zinedine Zidane is wrong to state that the pressure is split equally on both sides, the way Liverpool supporters have been treated in the lead up to the final, and the special bonds that could carry the Reds to their sixth European Cup.It's a brilliant listen. Enjoy. For information regarding your d