Blood Red: The Liverpool Fc Podcast

With Liverpool unbeaten at Anfield in the Premier League since April 2017 and Brighton & Hove Albion having not picked up three points on their travels in nine months, surely the outcome of Saturday’s tea-time kick-off is a formality?That is the question we put to our two guests – plus many more – on our Preview Podcast.Our own James Pearce gives us the inside track from the Reds camp including why there is a real belief among Jurgen Klopp and his players that they are now better equipped to challenge defending champions Manchester City.Our Liverpool correspondent also talks man-of-the-moment Sadio Mane and his contract situation as well as one of Klopp’s greatest achievements since taking over the club – namely turning Anfield into a ground that no team wants to visit.The podcast’s other guest, Brian Owen from The Argus newspaper, admits to feeling a sense of trepidation ahead of the game in spite of the fact that Brighton impressed in beating a shambolic Manchester United at the Amex last time out.Seagulls

In the latest Blood Red podcast, regular host and Liverpool reporter Ian Doyle is joined by full-time Liverpool correspondent - both home and away - James Pearce along with ECHO duo Joe Rimmer and Paul Gorst to discuss the form and possible fear regarding Sadio Mane, the future of Divock Origi, news regarding FSG takeover speculation and looking ahead to the visit of Brighton and Hove Albion.Also includes Ian getting the name wrong of the person he'd interviewed literally a few hours before - sorry Kieran! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

News broke today (August 24, 2018) that Liverpool have been the subject of a failed £2bn bid to buy the club, which would have been the most expensive takeover in the history of football.Our Liverpool FC correspondent James Pearce subsequently reported that the club's owners, Fenway Sports Group, have no intention of selling up, however they would be open to selling a minority stake in return for the right investment.That in turn led our Liverpool FC reporter Ian Doyle to speaking to football finance expert Kieran Maguire, a lecturer in the subject at the University of Liverpool.You can read both Ian’s and James’s articles on the Liverpool ECHO website.But earlier in the year, in the week after the Champions League final defeat to Real Madrid, we sat down with Kieran for a special podcast.He discussed the strength of Liverpool’s finances following the run to Kiev, assessed FSG, and explained why the Reds need to run to stand still in the Premier League due to the financial strength of the Manchester clubs.The

Neil Fitzmaurice is back from sunny Prestatyn for his latest Poetry in Motion podcast and, joined by Paul Wheelock and regular sidekick Joe Rimmer, the trio assess Liverpool’s flying start to the season.Virgil van Dijk was the star of the show at Selhurst Park on Monday night and Fitzy admits he is fast running out of superlatives – and expletives – for the centre-back. Paul likes van Dijk’s ‘arrogance’ while Joe goes further in his admiration of a player he sees as already being in the Sami Hyypia class.Talk then turns Naby Keita, another Reds player catching the eye, only for Fitzy’s mum to unexpectedly cut the conversation short.With phones now on silent, the focus switches to Roy Hodgson and a choice analogy and great story involving Billions star – and big Liverpool fan – Damian Lewis and a special night with Sir Kenny Dalglish.The lads then lavish praise on the ‘machine’ that is James Milner and argue why there should be no concern over summer signing Fabinho.Manchester City once again look the team to

It’s been an ominously impressive start to the season for Liverpool – and to reflect on the wins over West Ham and Crystal Palace, and the big talking points from them, our View from the Kop podcast is back.Reds fans Paul Philbin and Neil Macdonald join host Paul Wheelock in the ECHO studio and they believe Jurgen Klopp’s squad strengthening is already beginning to pay dividends.Paul Philbin reckons that was proved by Jordan Henderson’s excellent performance off the bench on Monday night but the question is will the Liverpool captain get his place back in the team given the performances produced by the player who could be the surprise package of the season so far.One midfielder who has quickly become a nailed-on starter for the Reds is Naby Keita and both our guests struggle to contain their excitement over the summer signing.But Neil believes there is plenty more to come from Keita and from Klopp’s side in general – and that leads him to state his belief that the battle for Premier League title is already a

In the latest Blood Red podcast, regular host and Liverpool reporter Ian Doyle is joined by ECHO triumvirate Kristian Walsh, Joe Rimmer and Dan Kay to look back on the last few days of all things Anfield. The win at Crystal Palace is discussed at length, along with the impact of Virgil van Dijk and how he is improving the players around him. There's also disagreement over Alisson Becker, some concern for Roberto Firmino and an appreciation of Gini Wijnaldum.Also includes Kristian trying to kill off a succession of footballers. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Six points in the bag, six goals scored, and none conceded – Liverpool could not have made much more of an impressive start to the Premier League season.And in our latest Post-Game podcast we look back on the victory that ensured Jurgen Klopp’s exciting side made it two wins from two.The 2-0 triumph over Crystal Palace also hauled the Reds up to second in the early standings and went some way to banishing the memory of their last Monday night visit to Palace.But whereas that painful evening back in May 2014 was characterised by terrible defending, the same could not be said of this latest trip to Palace.Little wonder, then, that the likes of new goalkeeper Alisson Becker, Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez all come in for praise in the podcast, which kicks off with the views of Reds supporters who phoned-in to deliver their verdicts.Then you’ll hear from our Liverpool FC correspondent James Pearce before the pod rounds off with audio highlights from Jurgen Klopp’s press conference.Enjoy – and if you are a Reds fan

It’s been a long weekend without football for Liverpool supporters.But after seeing Manchester City, Chelsea and Tottenham continue their perfect starts, the Reds will also attempt to make it two wins from two at Crystal Palace in the first Monday Night Football of the season.And we’ve got a full preview of the Selhurst Park clash in our latest podcast.The pod kicks off with the lowdown on Jurgen Klopp’s side from our Liverpool FC correspondent James Pearce.James explains why Palace’s home should not be considered a ‘bogey ground’ for the Reds – even if it will always bring back bad memories – and why the match will be the first proper test of Alisson Becker and Naby Keita.James also discusses a possible midfield conundrum as well as a reunion with Mamadou Sakho, Christian Benteke, Martin Kelly and, of course, Roy Hodgson.James isn’t Hodgson’s biggest fan but the podcast’s second guest, Matt Woosnam, cannot speak highly enough of the former Liverpool boss.Matt is a Palace supporter and covers the club for the

It’s been a summer of massive change for Liverpool FC Women... with a new name, a new manager, new staff and new players.And in our latest podcast we reflect on what has been a very busy pre-season and look ahead to the Reds’ opening game of the campaign at home to a newly formed Manchester United Women side that contains a whole host of familiar faces.Neil Redfearn is the new man at the helm at Liverpool and we caught up with the ex-Leeds manager to reflect on a rollercoaster first two months in charge and to find out his short and long-term aims for the 2013 and 2014 Women’s Super League champions.We also get his thoughts on the Continental Tyres League Cup clash with United, who are not only managed by former Liverpool defender and England legend Casey Stoner, but also feature a number of players who, until last season, plied their trade on the red half of Merseyside, including new captain Alex Greenwood.We also talk about the memorable moments Redfearn enjoyed against Liverpool during his playing career a

In the latest Blood Red podcast, regular host and Liverpool reporter Ian Doyle is finally reunited with full-time Liverpool correspondent - both home and away - James Pearce, along with ECHO duo Joe Rimmer and Paul Gorst to discuss the last few days of all things Anfield. On the agenda is the decision to allow Ragnar Klavan to depart, future plans for Joe Gomez, what's going to happen to Liverpool's unwanted, the injury to Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne, the possible return of the 39th game and a look towards next Monday's game at Crystal Palace.There's also yet another inappropriate Selhurst Park-related observation from the nasty man Joe For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peter Hooton is back with his excellent Allez Les Rouges podcast – and he’s invited a special guest along for the latest instalment.Alongside regulars Kieth Culvin, John Nicolson and Ste Monaghan is Accrington Stanley manager – and big Red – John Coleman.The lads were impressed with the way Liverpool started the season as West Ham United were put to the sword at Anfield – in particular debutant Naby Keita and the attacking options that were able to come off the bench.That said they were less heartened with the cover at the back and, while they believe Alisson could go on to become one of the club’s best ever goalkeepers, they do question whether Jurgen Klopp should have brought in another defender before the transfer window closed, and what his best centre-back partnership is.Reds boss Klopp is certainly not short of quality in midfield after the summer arrivals of Keita and Fabinho but James Milner proved on Sunday why he remains such a vital performer – and Coleman gives a fascinating insight into what the

It’s a big weekend for Liverpool FC’s academy with their U18s and U23s sides playing their first home matches of what is set to be another exciting season at Kirby.Neil Critchley’s U23s welcome Tottenham Hotspur to Anfield on Friday (7pm) before the U18s, now managed by the highly regarded Barry Lewtas after Steven Gerrard’s departure to Rangers, take on rivals Manchester United at the academy on Saturday (11am).We preview both matches – and talk much more besides – in our first Academy Show podcast of the new campaign.Our Liverpool FC correspondent James Pearce guests on the show after spending the afternoon in the company of Critchley and Lewtas.The rise of Trent Alexander-Arnold to integral first-team squad member was the highlight of a brilliant season for the academy last time out.And there is real hope that there are more players ready to follow in Trent’s footsteps. The likes of Curtis Jones, Rafa Camacho and Nat Phillips certainly staked a claim with their performances in pre-season and James explains

Liverpool and football are back – and so are our Weekend Verdict podcasts.And our first guest of the new season is the Merseyside Football Reporter for The Telegraph, Chris Bascombe.Chris was at Anfield on Sunday to watch the Reds make an early statement of intent by sweeping aside West Ham United 4-0.The impressive victory served only to heighten the expectation surrounding Jurgen Klopp’s side.But Chris argues the pressure is largely external and, if Liverpool are unable to overhaul Manchester City in the coming months, very little will change at Anfield – and with good reason.Naby Keita was one of the stars of the win over West Ham and we discuss whether the comparisons with N’golo Kante and Andres Iniesta stand up to scrutiny – and whether Nabil Fekir will be ‘missed’ after all. Oh, and why the Fekir ‘saga’ was never a saga in the first place.Squad depth, Daniel Sturridge and the goalkeeping department all get a mention with Chris believing a way to rebuild Loris Karius’ confidence could come down a tradit

The Premier League is back for another season - and Liverpool have hit the ground running.The Reds smashed West Ham United at Anfield, with Mohamed Salah opening the scoring, two goals from Sadio Mane and a strike from Daniel Sturridge doing the business for Jurgen Klopp's side.Liverpool top the league on week one and the Blood Red podcast is overflowing with positivity, with Joe Rimmer being joined by Kristian Walsh and James Pearce to discuss the game.The lads can't help but get carried away by Naby Keita, with James warning against over hyping the Guinean midfielder in one breath and comparing him to Steven Gerrard in another.Kristian pays tribute to James Milner and his "on board navigation system" and the lads discuss Joe Gomez and Liverpool's options at centre-back.There's also time for Kristian to school James in Expected Goals and Joe to crack another awful joke.Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Well, as starts go, that was just about perfect.The 4-0 win over West Ham was Liverpool’s biggest opening day victory at Anfield since 1932 – so little wonder then that the mood is buoyant on our first Post-Game podcast of the new Premier League season.The podcast kicks off with the thoughts of five Reds supporters who phoned into the ECHO after the match.Then you’ll hear from our Liverpool FC correspondent – both home and away – James Pearce.And the pod ends with audio from Jurgen Klopp’s press conference, in which the Reds boss delivers his verdict on the performance, Naby Keita’s eye-catching debut, the expectations surrounding his side, Dejan Lovren’s injury, and the players who had to settle for a place on what must go down as one of the strongest Liverpool benches in years.Enjoy – and if you are a Reds fan who would like to contribute to future Post-Game podcasts, then email paul.wheelock@reachplc.com for further details. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more a

The wait is nearly over – Liverpool kick-off their Premier League campaign at home to West Ham United on Sunday.And we’ve got a full preview of the Anfield clash in our latest podcast.The pod features our very own Liverpool FC correspondent James Pearce, who has been with the Reds every step of the way this summer, in England, America, France and Ireland.James gives us the latest from inside the buzzing Liverpool camp, explains the fine line that Jurgen Klopp is trying to tread, and how he expects the Reds to line-up on Sunday.The pod also features an interview with the West Ham writer for the Football.London website, Sam Inkersole, who explains how the ugly scenes that marred the Hammers’ 3-0 home loss to Burnley in March was the catalyst for a summer of change that saw Manuel Pellegrini replace David Moyes in the hotseat and see nearly £100m splashed on new signings.Sam also talks former £35m Reds forward Andy Carroll and why a confident West Ham will fancy their chances on Sunday.The podcast also features

Fresh from headlining the Liverpool's ECHO's successful first live Blood Red Q&A, James Pearce joins host Paul Gorst and Connor Dunn for the latest Blood Red podcast.The trio talk West Ham, the defensive crisis Jurgen Klopp has already, and just how strong the Reds' squad is.Danny Ings' Southampton switch on transfer deadline day is also mentioned, while the subject of further exits is discussed.Connor sticks his neck out and makes a bold prediction, while James names his own top-six this season.As ever, it's a cracking listen. Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fresh from hosting the Liverpool ECHO’s successful first live Blood Red Q&A, Neil Fitzmaurice is back with a very special edition of his Poetry in Motion podcast.Joined by regular sidekicks Joe Rimmer and Dan Kay, the triumvirate kick-off another must-listen pod by assessing the four senior signings the Reds have made this summer.Joe is most excited by Naby Keita and argues one of the perceived flaws in the midfielder’s game could actually be a positive for Liverpool. Dan believes Alisson Becker will once and for all solve the club’s long-standing goalkeeping problem while Fitzy reckons Xherdan Shaqiri could prove to be one of the one of the signings of the season. But what of Fabinho? And are the lads a little concerned by the Brazilian’s pre-season showings?Talk then turns to the Daniel Sturridge revival and why Joe is ready to get his heart broken all over the again.The rest of the podcast is dedicated to predictions and, with Fitzy promising to do a Brendan Rogers-style envelope reveal at the end of the P

The phoney war is over, the real stuff starts on Sunday, but before then there’s the little matter of transfer deadline day to get through. So to talk the last day of the window, and look back on pre-season and look ahead to the new campaign, Liverpool season-ticket holders Sean Bradbury, Dan Kay and Paul Philbin join host Paul Wheelock for our latest View from the Kop podcast.The Reds have impressed both on and off the pitch during the summer in a manner that Sean, Dan and Paul Philbin believe befits a big club. Indeed, apart from the pursuit of a certain Lyon midfielder, the trio struggle to think of any major dramas since the Champions League final. Dan is a little concerned, though, that a key member of Jurgen Klopp’s squad has yet to put pen to paper on a new deal.However, the mood is overwhelmingly positive, with all three praising the 17-year-old Scouser who has played his way into Klopp’s plans, and the less heralded new signing who Paul reckons could have an impact similar to Yossi Benayoun.Sean, Dan

The story of Liverpool’s run to last season’s Champions League final is well told – but less so is the tale of the man whose song soundtracked the memorable march to Kiev.Jamie Webster’s brilliant version of Allez Allez Allez has taken the big Red and fellow matchgoer Dan Nicolson on a remarkable ride that is showing no signs of slowing down yet.From the Ukraine, to the United States, and then to Dublin, Jamie and Dan have experienced a rollercoaster few months they will never forgot.And now back in Liverpool ahead of the new season, they joined hosts Paul Wheelock and Paul Philbin for a special podcast.The duo recall the magical scenes in Shevchenko Park and what it was like to be asked to accompany Liverpool on their pre-season tour of America and Ireland – including the amazing moment Jurgen Klopp walked in on Jamie while he was performing THAT song.Allez Allez Allez has taken on a life of its own and Jamie and Dan, whose BOSS night event was where the song truly came to prominence, explain its origin and