Walk On: The Athletic FC's Liverpool show

4.7 (98)
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The Athletic's James Pearce, Simon Hughes, Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones are alongside host Tony Evans to bring you the very best insight into Liverpool Football Club twice a week, every week. Follow for expert knowledge of the club, big name guests, breaking news and entertaining discussion.

19H AGO

Salah’s new deal explained, Van Dijk’s hero moment & the title edges closer!

James Pearce and Oliver Kay are alongside Tony Evans to discuss Liverpool edging closer to Premier League glory — and two club legends that are staying put.   The panel review that 2-1 win over West Ham, Van Dijk’s late winner, and Salah’s outrageous assist. We go behind the scenes of Salah’s drawn-out contract saga, look ahead to a possible title party at Anfield, and get the latest on VVD’s future.   Host: Tony Evans With: James Pearce and Simon Hughes Producer: Nick Thomson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

52 min
5D AGO

Breakthrough made in Salah & van Dijk contract talks

James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans to react to the big news regarding the breakthrough in contract talks involving Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk. The panel analyse the agreement over new two-year contracts for both Salah and van Dijk, their importance to the side under Arne Slot as well as the impact it now has on the Reds' summer transfer plans. Plus, there's discussion around news Jurgen Klopp will return to Merseyside next month as well as a look ahead to Sunday's visit of West Ham United. Host: Tony Evans With: James Pearce and Simon Hughes Producers: Guy Clarke and Nick Thomson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

49 min
APR 8

Contract uncertainty continues after defeat at the Cottage despite van Dijk 'progress'

James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans as Liverpool missed the opportunity to open up an even bigger lead at the top of the Premier League. The panel get stuck into where things went wrong at Fulham before turning their attentions to the futures of both Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah following difficult afternoons for the pair down in the capital. Plus there's a look to the positive aspects of the performance with the return of Conor Bradley off the bench as well as bright cameos from Harvey Elliott, Luis Diaz and Federico Chiesa. Host: Tony Evans With: James Pearce and Simon Hughes Producer: Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

41 min
APR 4

Jota ends goal drought, Jones’ new role & derby jubilation

James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans to revel in the Reds’ 1-0 Merseyside derby win over Everton. The panel discuss Diogo Jota’s crucial goal to end his 10-game goal drought as well as the performance at of Curtis Jones at right-back as the Reds put their recent Champions League and Carabao Cup disappointments behind them. All that, plus a look ahead to Fulham away and what to expect from Arne Slot’s side. Host: Tony Evans With: James Pearce and Simon Hughes Producers: Guy Clarke and Nick Thomson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

57 min
APR 1

What makes the Merseyside derby so special?

James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans as we look ahead to Wednesday’s return to action in the Merseyside derby. The guys discuss the importance of the derby from the feeling on Merseyside to what it means to the international fanbase too. We also talk about the once proposed idea of Liverpool and Everton sharing joined stadia on Stanley Park! Plus there’s the latest team news, discussion around FSG’s interest in adding Malaga to their desired multi-club portfolio as well as news of the Reds’ planned pre-season tour of Hong Kong and Japan. Host: Tony Evans With: James Pearce and Simon Hughes Producer: Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

49 min
MAR 27

Time to talk Trent as exit talk intensifies

James Pearce is back alongside Simon Hughes and Tony Evans just in time to address the increased activity and discussion around the future of Trent Alexander-Arnold. On Tuesday, The Athletic's David Ornstein reported Real Madrid are working to close a deal for the right-back who will be a free agent in the summer. As well as the panel sharing their thoughts on the situation there is also discussion around where it leaves Liverpool, how they got into this position and what it means for Alexander-Arnold's legacy. We want to hear about you and your podcast habits. Go to theathletic.com/athletic/survey25 to fill out a quick survey and be in with the chance of winning £/$100 Amazon vouchers. Host: Tony Evans With: James Pearce and Simon Hughes Producer: Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

52 min
MAR 25

What can Liverpool afford to spend this summer?

Simon Hughes and Andy Jones join Tony Evans to follow on from Thursday's discussions about what Liverpool need to do in the summer transfer window, we assess what they will be able to afford. Having written on Liverpool finances, The Athletic's new dedicated football finance writer Chris Weatherspoon also joins the guys to share the detail in the Reds' account for 2023/24 explaining the £57m loss, Liverpool's amortisation costs as well as their PSR standing. Plus, there's talk around how much credit winning a league title in his debut season will give Arne Slot as well as what it will mean for sporting director Richard Hughes. Host: Tony Evans With: Simon Hughes, Andy Jones and Chris Weatherspoon Producer: Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

53 min
MAR 20

Liverpool’s summer rebuild plans

James Pearce and Andy Jones are alongside Tony Evans after a bruising couple of results for the Reds. With matters calming down on-pitch, today we take a look ahead to the summer transfer window: who's staying, who's going and where must the Reds strengthen to stay competitive in the Premier League and Champions League next season. Host: Tony Evans With: James Pearce and Andy Jones Producers: Guy Clarke and Nick Thomson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

51 min

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4.7

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98 Ratings

Great podacst

Feb 2

aiden chen harry potter

This is a great podcast, for a liverpool fan, it gives lots of analysis with humor as well, not boring at all, very entertaining to listen to, a great podcast.
Great podcast

Feb 25

Liverpoooooooooool

Tony ?
What’s not to love?

12/03/2024

ronansfo

My favourite Liverpool FC related podcast, largely due to the three staples of Tony, Simon, and James who all sprinkle the pod with good Scouse humour.
Great Podcast

02/29/2024

DaveUSALFC fan

Led by LFC reporter-James Pierce-Walk On is by far the best coverage of Liverpool. And from across the big Atlantic the most understood 😊YNWA

The Athletic's James Pearce, Simon Hughes, Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones are alongside host Tony Evans to bring you the very best insight into Liverpool Football Club twice a week, every week. Follow for expert knowledge of the club, big name guests, breaking news and entertaining discussion.