Walk On: The Athletic FC's Liverpool show

Tony Evans is joined by Simon Hughes and James Pearce… at least for a little while — before James was forced off injured with a sore throat, and Andy Jones came off the bench to finish the game! The panel break down the 3-0 defeat at the Etihad and debate whether Virgil van Dijk’s disallowed equaliser should have stood, and what Slot’s side are missing away from home. With Liverpool eight points off the top and struggling, we ask: is the title defence already over? And could the Champions League become the season’s focal point? Want to get in touch with your thoughts? Email: walkon@theathletic.com Host: Tony Evans With: Simon Hughes, James Pearce & Andy Jones (sub) Producers: Guy Clarke & Nick Thomson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James Pearce and Andy Jones join Tony Evans to bathe in the glow of that 1-0 victory over Real Madrid and look ahead to the Man City game at the weekend. The panel discuss the excellent performance of Connor Bradley at right back, marshalling Vinicius Junior in front of the returning Trent Alexander-Arnold. They also touch on another promising Florian Wirtz performance, and ask why he seems to produce his best in Europe? And finally, it's a look ahead to the massive Man City clash at the weekend. Can Liverpool finish this challenging week with three wins out of three? Email: walkon@theathletic.com Host: Tony Evans With: James Pearce and Andy Jones Producers: Guy Clarke and John Rogers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy Jones and James Pearce join Tony Evans to reflect on Liverpool finally snapping their losing run in the Premier League. The panel ask whether the 2-0 win against Villa can be a turning point for the team. And with another goal for Salah, is he slowly grinding his way back to form? Then it's a look ahead to a massive week. Real Madrid in the Champions League means a return to Anfield for Trent Alexander-Arnold - what kind of reception will he get? Beyond that, it's Manchester City coming to town. Can Liverpool put the terrible run behind them and head into the international break on a high? Email: walkon@theathletic.com Host: Tony Evans With: James Pearce and Andy Jones Producers: Guy Clarke and John Rogers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gregg Evans and Simon Hughes join Tony Evans on this episode of Walk On. As Liverpool were dumped out of the Carabao Cup at the hands of Crystal Palace, the panel assess whether Arne Slot effectively threw the tie with his selection of fringe and youth players? And given his selection, is the weekend's match against Aston Villa now a must-win, both for any lingering title aspirations, and for Slot's job security? Email: walkon@theathletic.com Host: Tony Evans With: Gregg Evans and Simon Hughes Producers: Guy Clarke and John Rogers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy Jones and Simon Hughes join Tony Evans for a debrief of another bad weekend for Liverpool, falling to Brentford (and 'Keith Andrew's well-oiled machine') 3-2. The panel discuss why Liverpool can't seem to do the basics right, and whether the other English clubs have figured them out. They also touch on how much credit Arne Slot has in the bank, and how long that will last if this season descends into disaster. Finally, there's a look ahead to the Carabao Cup visit of Crystal Palace to Anfield. Should the domestic cups now be prioritised given the slumping title defence? Email: walkon@theathletic.com Host: Tony Evans With: James Pearce and Simon Hughes Producers: Guy Clarke and John Rogers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon Hughes and James Pearce are alongside Tony Evans for this episode as we relive the 5-1 victory away in Germany - and find out how man Frankfurters James managed to consume. The panel look at the change of system, with Arne Slot turning back the clock and rolling out a 4-4-2. Is this something that we could see more of going forward? And what does the victory mean for Mohammed Salah, with the Egyptian on the bench as the team clicked. Will he start against Brentford at the weekend? Email: walkon@theathletic.com Host: Tony Evans With: James Pearce and Simon Hughes Producers: Guy Clarke and John Rogers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans after the bruising 2-1 defeat to Manchester United at Anfield. The panel ask if Liverpool are now in panic mode with four defeats on the spin, as they pick through a performance full of holes. System-wise, what can Slot change going forward to right the ship? Plus there's a look at the midweek game away to Frankfurt. Can Wirtz find some form on his return to Germany, and should Salah be dropped following his recent poor displays. Email: walkon@theathletic.com Host: Tony Evans With: James Pearce and Simon Hughes Producer: Guy Clarke and John Rogers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans ahead of Liverpool returning to action with Manchester United coming to Anfield! Mohamed Salah, Alexis Mac Allister and Gody Gakpo are amongst the Liverpool players returning following strong showings whilst away on international duty who could be hoping to kickstart their campaigns with the Reds having gone into the break on a three-game losing streak. The panel also discuss the significance of the rivalry with Manchester United with Sunday's meeting set to be the 100th meeting at Anfield between the clubs. Plus there's a look at Arne Slot's selection headaches, whether the game can provide a breakout moment for either Florian Wirtz or Alexander Isak as well as a listener question on the current playing style. Email: walkon@theathletic.com Host: Tony Evans With: James Pearce and Simon Hughes Producer: Guy Clarke and John Rogers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon Hughes and James Pearce are alongside Tony Evans for this episode as we take a look back on 15 years of FSG ownership ahead of their 15th anniversary in charge on Wednesday. The panel look back on the state of the club they inherited, how they've transformed the club - in part through the redevelopment of Anfield - as well as the significance of the appointment of Jurgen Klopp. The Athletic's football finance writer Chris Weatherspoon also joins to look at the financial health of the club under FSG as well as the commercial growth the club has gone through. Plus, Jen McCaffrey, The Athletic's Boston Red Sox beat reporter drops by to share the perceptions of the ownership in the US, the view of Liverpool in New England as well as discussing what the future may hold for the ownership group. Email: walkon@theathletic.com Host: Tony Evans With: Simon Hughes, James Pearce, Chris Weatherspoon and Jen McCaffrey Producers: Guy Clarke and John Rogers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James Pearce and Andy Jones join Tony Evans as they settle into the long days of the international break. Now a few days removed from the ‘week of three losses’, the panel start with a more balanced reflection on the start of the season - as James puts it: “Don’t Panic!”. The Athletic’s German football writer Seb Stafford-Bloor also drops by to discuss the reception that Wirtz, Frimpong, and Ekitike are getting from within Germany having swapped the Bundesliga for Anfield - before touching on the impact Luis Diaz has made at Bayern Munich. Finally, the panel discuss former captains Jordan Henderson and Steven Gerrard with both having been in the news this week following interviews they've given, with Gerrard also looking set to return to management with Rangers. Email: walkon@theathletic.com Host: Tony Evans With: James Pearce, Andy Jones and Seb Stafford-Bloor Producers: Guy Clarke and John Rogers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James Pearce and Andy Jones are alongside Tony Evans as Liverpool fell to a third successive loss, the worst run of Arne Slot's managerial career. Join the panel as they pick the bones out of the 2-1 loss to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, as the Reds once again fell to a stoppage time goal. As well as the team's defeat there is also a look at the form of Mohamed Salah, Alexis Mac Allister and number of last season's key performers. Email: walkon@theathletic.com Host: Tony Evans With: James Pearce and Andy Jones Producers: Guy Clarke and John Rogers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James Pearce and Andy Jones are alongside Tony Evans as they get stuck into Liverpool suffering back-to-back defeats for just the second time under Arne Slot. Following on from the perfect start to the season, defeats away to both Crystal Palace and Galatasaray have raised questions over the Reds' cohesion and chemistry following a number of high-profile moves in the summer's transfer window. Florian Wirtz, eight games into his Liverpool career, is still waiting for a goal or assist so the panel analyse his start to life at Anfield and discuss the challenges he faces as well as asking what Arne Slot can do to get the Reds back to winning ways. Elsewhere, James looks back on his midweek trip to Istanbul, Ibrahima Konate's recent form is debated, Saturday's trip to Chelsea is previewed all before we finish by revealing our dog-themed Liverpool XI. Email: walkon@theathletic.com Host: Tony Evans With: James Pearce and Andy Jones Producers: Guy Clarke and Abi Paterson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liverpool’s unbeaten run is over — but was the defeat at Crystal Palace just a stumble, or something that’s been coming for a while? Simon Hughes and Mark Carey are with Tony Evans to pick apart what went wrong, from shaky defending to Ryan Gravenberch’s off day and Jeremie Frimpong’s costly mistake. With Virgil van Dijk calling for quick improvements and Arne Slot’s side facing Galatasaray and Chelsea next, the panel ask: have Liverpool’s luck and late goals finally run out, or is this the perfect wake-up call? Want to get in touch with your predictions or thoughts? Email: walkon@theathletic.com Host: Tony Evans With: Simon Hughes & Mark Carey Producer: Nick Thomson & Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans to get into Liverpool’s Carabao Cup win over Southampton which had plenty of talking points — from Giovanni Leoni’s cruel debut injury setback to Hugo Ekitike’s costly red card. The guys dig into what it all means for the Reds’ defensive options, transfer plans, and attacking line-up ahead of Saturday’s trip to Crystal Palace. Plus, we’ve been inundated with emails from you, for the latest instalment of our favourite off-pitch saga: Dogs in Prams. Want to get in touch with your predictions or thoughts? Email: walkon@theathletic.com Host: Tony Evans With: Simon Hughes & James Pearce Producer: Nick Thomson & Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James Pearce and Simon Hughes are with Tony Evans to bask in the glory of Liverpool being five points clear at the top of the Premier League win after derby delight over Everton at Anfield. The panel dish out praise for Ryan Gravenberch after another midfield masterclass whilst breaking down a brilliant weekend for the Reds. A derby win, another goal for Hugo Ekitike and Arsenal dropping points to City. Plus, attention turns to the Carabao Cup match against Southampton on Tuesday and we finish with a tribute to Liverpool Women’s former manager, the late Matt Beard. Want to get in touch with your predictions or thoughts? Email: walkon@theathletic.com Host: Tony Evans With: Simon Hughes & James Pearce Producer: Nick Thomson & Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liverpool do it the hard way again! James Pearce and Simon Hughes join Tony Evans to relive that last minute drama in Liverpool’s European clash against Atletico Madrid with Salah shining and Gravenberch impressing. The lads debate why 2–0 has become such a dangerous scoreline, touch on Isak’s debut, and react to Simeone’s antics. Away from the pitch, the guys talk about the significance of the Hillsborough Law’s introduction to UK Parliament before turning their attention to the first Merseyside derby of the season. Want to get in touch with your predictions or thoughts? Email: walkon@theathletic.com Host: Tony Evans With: Simon Hughes & James Pearce Producer: Nick Thomson & Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James Pearce and Andy Jones are alongside Tony Evans, fresh from a cold Turf Moor! The guys dissect another dramatic finish with Mohamed Salah’s stoppage-time penalty sealing victory at Burnley to keep the Reds perfect at the top of the Premier League. They scrutinise Milos Kerkez’s performance, and answer the big question, where was Alexander Isak? The panel also look ahead to the Champions League opener against Atletico Madrid. Will players be rested with the Merseyside derby on the horizon? Want to get in touch with your predictions or thoughts? Email: walkon@theathletic.com Host: Tony Evans With: Andy Jones and James Pearce Producer: Nick Thomson & Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans as Liverpool return from the international break. The guys look ahead to a hectic run of six games in 16 days, starting with Burnley away and Atletico Madrid in the Champions League. Will we see Isak make his debut or should we be patient? Gregg Evans also joins us to share stories from his recent trip to Hungary, exploring the rise of Dominik Szoboszlai, the impact of Milos Kerkez and Adam Pecsi, and the passionate Liverpool fanbase there. Want to get in touch with your predictions or thoughts? Email: walkon@theathletic.com Host: Tony Evans With: Simon Hughes, James Pearce and Gregg Evans Producer: Nick Thomson & Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the international break in full swing, Simon Hughes and Andy Jones are alongside Tony Evans to dig into Liverpool’s uneasy relationship with the England national team. The panel also debate Ibrahima Konate’s future following his recent comments whilst away with France, reflect on Alexander Isak and other players away on international duty, and get Megan Feringa’s take on Liverpool Women’s heavy Merseyside derby defeat at Anfield on Sunday. Want to get in touch with your predictions or thoughts? Email: walkon@theathletic.com Host: Tony Evans With: Simon Hughes, Andy Jones & Megan Feringa Producer: Nick Thomson & Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James Pearce & Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans to unpack a historic transfer window for Liverpool, with more than £400m spent – the biggest outlay in Premier League history. The panel debate the highs of landing Alexander Isak, the disappointment of missing out on Marc Guehi, and what Harvey Elliott’s departure means for the future. They also assess FSG’s bold strategy, look ahead to the Champions League group stage, and discuss whether Arne Slot’s rebuilt squad is truly ready to compete on all fronts. Email us: walkon@theathletic.com Host: Tony Evans With: James Pearce and Simon Hughes Producer: Nick Thomson & Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.