Blood Red: The Liverpool FC Podcast

It’s the first of Liverpool’s big double-header with Chelsea tonight as the clubs do battle at Anfield in the Carabao Cup. And to get the lowdown on the team standing in Reds’ way of continuing their perfect start to the season, we spoke to Nizaar Kinsella, the Chelsea correspondent for Goal. Nizaar talks the revolution new manager Maurizio Sarri is ushering in at Stamford Bridge, whether Eden Hazard will play and the teenage talent tipped to fill the brilliant Belgian’s boots if he doesn’t, how Ross Barkley is getting on, and much more else besides. We also speak to our Liverpool FC reporter Ian Doyle who, with James Pearce having a day off (of sorts), was at Melwood for Jurgen Klopp’s pre-match press conference. He talks the player who is certain to start the tie, a possible full debut for Fabinho, and whether Klopp should target the Carabao Cup for his first silverware as Reds boss. Enjoy this Preview, and we’ll be back after the match with our Post-Game podcast. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Seven wins from seven, top of the Premier League, and off to a flyer in the Champions League, but have Liverpool hit top gear yet? That is the question Reds season-ticket holders Sean Bradbury, Dan Kay and Paul Philbin answer in our latest View from the Kop podcast. There is no doubt Jurgen Klopp's side played within themselves in the second half of the 3-0 victory over Southampton, which Paul says is exactly the type of one he's been waiting for. It was a victory that also extended Liverpool's unbeaten league run at home to 24 matches, an impressive record of 16 wins and eight draws that make Joey Barton's comments today perplexing. The lads discuss those, and also the difference in atmosphere between European nights and afternoon kick-offs at Anfield, before talks turn to Mohamed Salah, his return to the scoresheet at the weekend and his interesting evening at the FIFA awards. Whether Salah will start Wednesday's Carabao Cup clash with Chelsea is open to question but Sean is certain it is a competition Klopp must target to claim the first trophy of his Reds reign. The focus then switches to the second game in the double-header with Chelsea and the visit of Manchester City to Anfield and why the rivalry between those clubs and Liverpool is one-sided. Dan, in particular, has strong opinions on the subject. Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

There is a special guest on the first Blood Red podcast of the week. The Farm frontman and author Peter Hooton joins James Pearce, Connor Dunn and host Joe Rimmer ahead of the launch of his superb new book, The Boot Room Boys: The Unseen Story of Anfield’s Conquering Heroes. But before they get stuck into that, there is the little matter of a history-making seventh straight win for Liverpool to review. The 3-0 victory over Southampton took Peter back to a glorious chapter in the club’s history while James feels it was further proof of how Jurgen Klopp’s style of play has evolved at Anfield. There is plenty of praise for Xherdan Shaqiri, Alisson Becker as well as Virgil van Dijk. But with Dejan Lovren now close to fitness, who should partner the Dutchman at centre-back? Talk then turns to Wednesday’s Carabao Cup clash with Chelsea. Connor reckons the Reds should go for it, and Joe does, too, but James insists Klopp should approach it differently, and Peter agrees. However, if the Liverpool boss does ring the changes, there will be no place for Lazar Markovic, whose sorry situation is discussed. And another must-listen rounds off with a chat about Peter’s book, his motivation behind writing it, and the new nuggets of information and magnificent pictures it contains for Reds fans to pore over. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Today's 3-0 win over Southampton means Liverpool have won their opening seven competitive matches of a season for the first time in the club’s history. And more importantly it means Jurgen Klopp’s side moved two points clear at the top of the table ahead of a Carabao Cup and Premier League double-header with Chelsea and then a trip to Manchester City before the next international break. Little wonder, then, that spirits are high on your latest Post-Game podcast. The show, as always, kicks off with the considered verdict of our Liverpool FC correspondent James Pearce. You will then hear from Reds supporters Ross Strachan, Alex Watt, Simon Donnelly, Sam Planche and Mark Baker. And we finish off with audio highlights from Klopp’s press conference, in which the Liverpool manager gives his thoughts on a very good afternoon’s work, Virgil van Dijk’s fitness after the centre-back came off against his former club, and the perfect start to the season and the big matches that are to come. Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Liverpool will look to make it a club record seven straight wins to start a season when they welcome Southampton to Anfield this afternoon. And you would not bet against them given the fabulous form Jurgen Klopp’s side are in. But what of the team standing in their way? Well, for our Preview podcast, we spoke to a Saints expert to get the inside track. Adam Leitch is the chief sports writer of the Southern Daily Echo, who can also be found on the Total Saints Podcast, and we talked Southampton’s form, Danny Ings, Mark Hughes, the revolving door at St Mary’s, Virgil van Dijk and much more else besides. You will then hear from our Liverpool FC correspondent James Pearce, who sent over some thoughts on the drive back from Jurgen Klopp’s press conference at Melwood. Don’t worry, he was in the passenger seat. Enjoy – and we’ll be back later for our Post-Game show. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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 Theo Squires to discuss the last few days of all things Anfield. Among the topics up for discussion are the Anfield atmosphere, whether to rest Mohamed Salah, the team to beat Southampton and progress with Liverpool's new training ground. Warning: Includes Joe Rimmer swearing AGAIN, the potty-mouth scamp. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

The wins over Tottenham Hotspur and Paris Saint-Germain have made it a superb week so far for Jurgen Klopp’s senior side. But it’s also been seven days to savour for the club’s younger teams. There was a third straight league victory for Barry Lewtas’ U18s before Neil Critchey’s U23s got their season up and running with a success that was aided by the inclusion of a number of first-team players. But arguably the most impressive result of the lot came on Tuesday when the U19s, managed by Lewtas, swept aside Paris Saint-Germain 5-2 in their UEFA Youth League opener. Our Liverpool FC correspondent James Pearce joins host Paul Wheelock to reflect on the hat-trick of wins and give a progress check on some of the starlets currently catching the eye, including Rafa Camacho and Curtis Jones, Bobby Adekanye, Paul Glatzel and Bobby Duncan, as well as new boy Ki-Jana Hoever. James also speaks about Liverpool FC Women, who ended a difficult week, which saw the shock departure of manager Neil Redfearn, on a positive note. Enjoy.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Neil Fitzmaurice is back with his Poetry in Motion podcast and for the latest episode he is joined by Dan Kay and reunited with Joe Rimmer. The trio kick off the show by looking back on Liverpool's statement-making victories over the past week. Dan explains why the win over Tottenham was proof positive of the biggest development in Jurgen Klopp’s side and why Tuesday must go down as one of the great European nights at Anfield. Whereas Joe was shocked at just how much better Liverpool were than Spurs but less surprised that Paris Saint-Germain went the way of Roma, Manchester City and so many others. Fitzy reckons someone is going to be on the end of a beating soon and that opens up a discussion about the area that the Reds need to improve despite their perfect start to the season. It is a season that continues at home to Southampton on Saturday and Dan believes this is where Klopp will now really start to earn his corn. Selection for the visits of the Saints, and then Chelsea in the Carabao Cup, is a major talking point, but the lads find it bizarre that some are suggesting that Mohamed Salah should be taken out of the team. Joe also hails one Liverpool player the greatest in the world in his position while Dan see similarities between another of Klopp’s key men and one of the best – if not the best – player ever to pull on a Red shirt. It’s a brilliant listen. Enjoy.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

It was a special night, so it is only right that we mark the thrilling 3-2 win over Paris Saint-Germain with a special, impromptu edition of our Blood Red podcast. James Pearce joins Paul Gorst and host Joe Rimmer to assess and analyse a superb victory that underlined why the Reds are now considered one of the top teams on the continent once again. There is plenty of praise for Trent Alexander-Arnold, Andy Robertson and, particularly, the indefatigable James Milner. There is also a discussion about the form and mood of Mohamed Salah.  But while things are not quite yet clicking into place for Liverpool’s star man, Daniel Sturridge looks a player reborn, and James, Paul and Joe wonder what lies in store for the striker after his goal against PSG.    For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

New Champions League season, same old, thrilling Liverpool. The Reds kicked off their Group C campaign with a late but fully deserved 3-2 victory over Paris Saint-Germain. And in our latest Post-Game podcast we look back on yet another European night to remember at Anfield. The podcast kicks off with the thoughts of our Liverpool FC correspondent James Pearce. You then hear from six Reds fans who have called into the show – Alex Watt, Simon Donnelly, Sam Planche, Mark Baker, Graham Agg and Ross Strachan. And the podcast rounds off with audio highlights from Jurgen Klopp’s press conference. The view from the pressbox, the stands and the dugout... we've got it all covered. Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Champions League football is back with a bang at Anfield tonight as Liverpool take on Paris Saint-Germain in a match that would not look out of place in the later rounds let alone a group opener. The Reds have made a superb start to the Premier League with their perfect record of five wins from five meaning they share top spot with Chelsea. But how are PSG getting on under their new manager Thomas Tuchel? And how are the world’s most expensive footballers, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe, faring after their contrasting World Cup experiences? To get the lowdown on Paris and their star-studded line-up, we caught up with French football expert Robin Bairner for our Preview podcast. We last spoke to the Goal reporter in the summer just as it appeared that Liverpool were set to land Nabil Fekir. But while we sneaked in a question about Fekir, and Fabinho’s start to life at Anfield, we mainly talked the team standing in the way of Liverpool this evening. The podcast also features our own James Pearce outside a windy Anfield, as well as audio from Jurgen Klopp’s press conference. Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

A win at Wembley is always something to celebrate, especially when it extends Liverpool's perfect start to the Premier League campaign.  Host Kristian Walsh is joined by James Pearce and Dan Kay as they pick apart the performance, including a Jurgen Klopp spine which is growing ever stronger. Roberto Firmino is given a moniker nobody has heard before, there's more Gini Wijnaldum love, while Alisson Becker's distribution with the ball raises some eyebrows.  There is also discussion on those ridiculous rumours of a Mohamed Salah feud with Sadio Mane, as well as a look ahead to the visit of Paris Saint-Germain.  This latest Blood Red episode is the perfect way to kick off another massive week at Anfield. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

With the impressive Wembley win over Tottenham Hotspur continuing the perfect start to the Premier League season, Liverpool can now turn their attention to their Champions League opener with Paris Saint-Germain. And what a match it should prove to be as Neymar, Kylian Mbappe and Co come to Anfield for what could be another European night to remember at Anfield. The ground will be a vibrant sea of colour and noise – and a lot of down will be down to the guests of our latest podcast. We invited four Spion Kop 1906 members, Phil Walton, Sam Evans, Lewis Steele and Patrick Fitzsimons, as well as season-ticket holder Ste Martin, to talk about the supporters group that create and organise flags and banner displays on the Kop. The lads explain how and why the group was formed and what they have achieved in the years since. They also talk about the 77th-minute walkout versus Sunderland in February 2016, which forced Liverpool to make a U-turn over ticket prices and had an impact across the Premier League, and why there has been an improved relationship with the club in the years after. The panel all welcome the club’s decision to slash ticket prices for the upcoming Carabao Cup tie with Chelsea but, while accepting it is not an easy problem to solve, they are worried the next generation will not be able to get to the game regularly, given the unavailability of tickets and given the other distractions young fans now have. The podcast rounds off with some football talk, including memories of last season’s run to the Champions League final, and why Jurgen Klopp has been central to bringing everyone together. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Well, what a difference a year makes... Or 11 months to be precise. Last October Liverpool lost 4-1 to Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley to slip to ninth in the Premier League and leave them trailing eventual champions Manchester City by a massive 12 points. But fast forward to the present day and Jurgen Klopp’s side sit level on points at the top with five wins from five after they comprehensively outplayed Spurs to maintain their perfect start to the season. Our Liverpool FC correspondent James Pearce kicks off the Post-Game podcast with his verdict on the impressive 2-1 triumph. You then hear from Reds fans Sam Planche and Alex Watt before highlights from Jurgen Klopp’s press conference round off the show. We’ll be back with your next Post-Game podcast after Tuesday’s mouthwatering Champions League opener against Paris Saint-Germain at Anfield. But for now enjoy reflecting on what really was a statement of intent from Liverpool. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Proper football is back as Liverpool travel to Tottenham - and our latest Blood Red podcast has every angle covered. Kristian Walsh hosts with James Pearce, Theo Squires and Caoimhe O'Neill there to discuss a mammoth seven-game stretch. The long-term future of Fabinho is pondered, while the team explore whether the Reds' record at the top six is much cause for concern. There's also a pretty stern message for Gary Neville and his Champions League theory. A must-listen. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy