Blood Red: The Liverpool FC Podcast

You only have to take one look at the Premier League table to see that West Ham United are in a bit of bother. But it's only after listening to Sam Inkersole that you realise just how much trouble the Hammers are in, both on and off the field. Sam covers West Ham for Football.London and, speaking to Paul Wheelock, he paints the picture of a club sleepwalking toward relegation and underlines just what a job David Moyes has on his hands at the London Stadium. But equally Sam says it would also be typically West Ham if they pulled off the shock of the season and became the first side to beat Liverpool this evening. We're not so sure about that. But we're pretty sure you’ll enjoy this next 20 minutes or so as Sam gives us a fascinating insight into what’s going on at the Hammers. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Jurgen Klopp was back in front of the media at Melwood today. It was supposed to preview Liverpool's trip to West Ham United on Wednesday night. But inevitably, it focused on Klopp's opinion-splitting decision to remove himself and his first-team players from the Reds' forthcoming FA Cup replay at home to Shrewsbury Town. It's a very interesting listen. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

We don’t know if you’ve seen it, but there’s brilliant footage on our Blood Red YouTube channel of members of the Official Liverpool Supporters Club in Japan watching Takumi Minamino’s Reds debut together. If not, you can watch it by clicking HERE. And after we uploaded that, the club got in touch with the Liverpool ECHO to see if we’d like to record a podcast about Minamino signing for Liverpool and the impact of the deal in Japan. Naturally, we were more than happy to oblige, and at 3.15pm on Monday afternoon in Liverpool – and 12.15am in Japan – Paul Wheelock picked up the phone to Yumiko Tamaru, who is the secretary of the Official Liverpool Supporters Club in Japan. Enjoy – and we'll be back soon with Jurgen Klopp's pre-West Ham United press conference. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Hot on the heels of the 2-2 draw at Shrewsbury Town in the FA Cup fourth round, the Blood Red podcast is here with all the fallout. After Jurgen Klopp openly told the media following the draw neither he nor his first team will feature in the replay at Anfield, there is plenty to get stuck into. Connor Dunn is joined by Ian Doyle, Theo Squires and Matt Addison as they all have their say on the manager's post-match comments. Is Klopp right to continue with his plans to give his squad a 'winter break'? Should the finger be pointed at the authorities for the scheduling of the break and does it respect the traditions of the competition? With all of that, it's hard to forget the Reds are back in Premier League action on Wednesday night at West Ham United. We preview that one and bring you the usual team selections and match predictions. Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Two second half strikes from substitute Jason Cummings gives Liverpool a headache they could've done without. The two sides now set for a FA Cup Fourth Round replay at Anfield, during what was planned to be the winter break for Premier League sides. Join Guy Clarke as we bring you all the reaction you need from the 2-2 draw with Shrewsbury Town. Jurgen Klopp gives his views on the replay, and whether or not he'll be there to take charge of the side, the ECHO's Liverpool correspondent Paul Gorst has his say on the result as do our regular contributors Matt Whitty, Owen Thomas, Ross Strachan and Mark Baker. Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

No matter what team Jurgen Klopp names at New Meadow today, Liverpool will be favourites to progress to the last 16 of the FA Cup. But as we’ll find out over the course of this podcast, games like these are no strangers to Shrewsbury Town, and there will be certain members of their squad who will be particularly fired up. Another person who cannot wait for the match is Lewis Cox, the Shrewsbury Town reporter for the Shropshire Star, and also a huge Liverpool fan, who you may have seen posting from time to time in the Blood Red podcast group Facebook page (click HERE to join). Paul Wheelock had the pleasure of speaking to Lewis toward the end of what has been a very busy week which has seen him talk to Virgil van Dijk, Neco Williams and John Barnes, who was part of the last Liverpool team to take on Shrewsbury. And you can find out how all that went, and more, over these next 20 minutes. Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Join us on Blood Red as we check in with former Liverpool midfielder Charlie Adam as he talks about his time at Anfield, his former Reds team-mates and what he makes of Jurgen Klopp's side. Having arrived in the summer of 2011, during the same transfer window as Jordan Henderson, the Scot tells Guy Clarke about how proud he is to have played for the club and gives his take on how a young Henderson has transformed into the captain of the European and World champions. There's also a sneaky tale of how Adam tried to convince former club Stoke City into signing one of Klopp's starting XI before he made the move to Anfield. All that and much more besides. Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Goalscorer against Manchester United to leading the line away at Wolves, Mohamed Salah as usual in centre of attention. Join the latest Blood Red podcast with Connor Dunn, Ian Doyle, Paul Gorst and the ECHO’s Shrewsbury Tiwb-supporting Joe Thomas as they get their teeth into the latest LFC talking points. Hot on the agenda is Salah’s role after Sadio Mane was withdrawn through injury at Molineux with the Egyptian missing chances before Roberto Firmino grabbed the winner. Takumi Minamino's Premier League debut is analysed too after he came on for the injured Mane. As well as that, of course, with Shrewsbury to come in the FA Cup, there’s a full preview on what the Reds should expect. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Jurgen Klopp has been in front of the media once again, this time ahead of the weekend's FA Cup Fourth Round tie with Shrewsbury Town. Less than 24 hours on from the win over Wolves at Molineux he was asked about the inevitability of Liverpool winning the Premier League title before giving an injury update on Sadio Mane who was forced off at Molineux. Having given a number of youngsters their chance to impress in the Third Round win over Everton at Anfield, Klopp speaking about the likelihood of making changes with Dejan Lovren and Naby Keita both pushing for returns from injury. Aside from looking ahead to the match, Klopp also praises the start Takumi Minamino has made to his Liverpool career having made his Premier League debut at Wolves on Thursday night. Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Not the most routine of wins, but the Reds got the job done. Roberto Firmino striking in the final 10 minutes of the match to see of Wolves, who levelled in the second half through Raul Jimenez cancelling out Jordan Henderson's first half opener. Join Guy Clarke as we bring you all the fallout you need from Molineux. Ian Doyle and Paul Gorst are on hand to share their thoughts on the win, and how important it could be for Liverpool as they re-establish their 16-point lead at the top of the Premier League. Jurgen Klopp's press conference is also here for you as he's asked about the injury that forced Sadio Mane off allowing Takumi Minamino to make his Premier League debut. Plus we hear the thoughts of jubilant Reds as Liverpool's unbeaten run continues. Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Liverpool head to Wolves this evening to face Nuno Espirito Santo's side less than a month on from the VAR laden game at Anfield. Ahead of the visit to Molineux join Guy Clarke as he gets the inside track on Wolves with their former goalkeeper Matt Murray. From the way in which Wolves have adapted to the Premier League, in just their second season back in the top flight, to the former Liverpool youth graduate leading their charge both at home and in the Europa League. Murray explains the way in which Wolves have gone about their work, especially in the transfer market, what the ambition is going forward at Molineux and how having been successful against the rest of the 'top six' why Wolves are desperate to get one over on Liverpool. Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

With Liverpool in full-flow, we're got a packed Analysing Anfield coming your way. Join Josh Williams and David Hughes as they review the win over Manchester United at Anfield and preview the Premier League trips to Wolves and West Ham. High up on the agenda, is the impact of Virgil van Dijk as Josh highlights his standing in the game and what he brings to Jurgen Klopp's side. After Ole Gunnar Solskjaer spoke about Liverpool's direct play, the guys delve into the data as well as discussing the importance and variation to the Reds' corners with van Dijk of course finding the back of the net against Man Utd. Looking ahead to Wolves and West Ham, their strengths and weaknesses are both highlighted with Molineux being one factor discussed ahead of Thursday night's game, before taking on David Moyes' Hammers next week. To finish, your questions are answered by the guys. Enjoy! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Jurgen Klopp has been holding his regular pre-match press conference ahead of taking on Wolves on Thursday night in the Premier League. To start with Klopp was asked about the latest on his team news with Dejan Lovren, James Milner, Naby Keita and Xherdan Shaqiri's availability all discussed. Sticking with Shaqiri and the German dismissed any rumours linking the Switzerland international with a move away from Anfield this month. On the fitness front, the manager speaks about when Fabinho could be likely to return to the starting XI before giving his take on any suggestions Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is getting frustrated after being subbed off against Manchester United at Anfield on Sunday. Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

With just 10 days remaining of the January transfer window, join Guy Clarke and Paul Gorst as they discuss the latest Liverpool-related transfer rumours. Following on from Kylian Mbappe's interview with the BBC, we discuss the possibility and crucially probability of Liverpool making a move for the World Cup winner before switching attention to other targets. Jadon Sancho, like Mbappe has been heavily linked with a move to Anfield so also comes into the conversation before discussing whether or not German international Timo Werner could leave RB Leipzig for the Reds. Having looked at the possible incomings, Xherdan Shaqiri's name is brought up with both AS Roma and Sevilla making a move for the Liverpool forward. Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Join Ian Doyle, Joe Rimmer, Theo Squires and host Connor Dunn for your must-listen Monday Blood Red podcast as they look back on Liverpool's huge 2-0 win over Manchester United. It's a win that has left even the most cautious of supporters believing that this incredible Reds side are bound for their first league title since 1990. And it's fast becoming clear just how important the oft-unheralded midfield are to Jurgen Klopp. Captain Jordan Henderson and Gini Wijnaldum come in for particular praise before the panel rubbish moans about the standard of the Premier League. There's also talk on Rhian Brewster and Liverpool's thriving academy before the focus shifts to Thursday's trip to Molineux to take on Wolves. Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy