Blood Red: The Liverpool FC Podcast

Liverpool got very much back on track on Thursday night with that impressive victory at Tottenham Hotspur. But they make the return trip to London today for what could be an even tougher test of their title credentials – and their ridiculously injury-hit defence. And that’s because West Ham United go into this afternoon's game on the back of six straight wins in all competitions. Four of those have come in the Premier League, which means they sit just two points behind Liverpool in fifth. So to get the inside track on the remarkable revival David Moyes is inspiring at the London Stadium, Paul Wheelock speaks to Tom Clark, who is the new West Ham reporter for the Football.London website. They also talk about Declan Rice, Tomas Soucek, whose late runs into the box remind Tom of a certain Steven Gerrard, and about Issa Diop, who is one of the centre-backs being linked to Liverpool before the transfer window closes.

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The injuries to Fabinho and Joel Matip may ultimately change things but for a long time in this transfer window it has appeared that Liverpool will not sign a centre-back in January. So where do they really stand in terms of football finances in a week that has seen them climb into the top five in the Deloitte Money League, moving above Manchester City? Matt Addison is joined first by football finance expert Kieran Maguire and then by the Liverpool ECHO's football and business writer Dave Powell to discuss the latest economic situation at the Reds. On the agenda are Nike, Kylian Mbappe, transfers, Anfield, revenue and more as the guests provide insight into the situation - and whether the current scrutiny of FSG is justified. The show concludes with a chat about Billy Beane and RedBall Acquisitions, with a deal to sell part of FSG to the company having now collapsed, and also the Boston Red Sox and how John W Henry and Co have coped with the pandemic at their other major sports enterprise, with reference to how that could be applied at Liverpool.

*Please note this podcast was recorded before Joel Matip sustained ankle-ligament damage in the 3-1 win at Tottenham Hotspur.

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With the transfer deadline looming, do Liverpool have time to complete a deal to sign a centre-back? Following injury to Fabinho and Joel Matip, Jurgen Klopp has conceded the Reds are in the market for a new defender with no fit senior options left. Join Guy Clarke, Ian Doyle, David Lynch and Theo Squires as we assess who Klopp and Michael Edwards could turn their attentions to and how likely a deal is to take place. Plus, the panel look ahead to Sunday’s visit to take on West Ham United at the London Stadium. Enjoy.

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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has admitted the club will be looking to sign a centre-back in the final days of the January transfer window. Speaking to the media ahead of taking on West Ham United on Sunday, Klopp spoke about the need to sign a defender, revealed both Joel Matip and Fabinho will miss the visit to the London Stadium and praised Roberto Firmino for his showing against Tottenham Hotspur. Enjoy.

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Liverpool are back to winning ways following a 3-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League. Roberto Firmino, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Sadio Mane were all on the scoresheet for Jurgen Klopp's side as they won for the first time in the league since the 7-0 hammering of Crystal Palace. Despite the improved fortune in front of goal, Joel Matip was forced off with ankle ligament damage at half-time, while Fabinho was also missing for the Reds. Join Guy Clarke as we hear Jurgen Klopp address his centre-back need in his post-match press conference; the ECHO's chief Liverpool FC writer Ian Doyle's verdict, plus our regular fan callers Alex Watt, Ross Strachan, Lauren Black, Hannah Pinnock and Mark Baker all have their say. Enjoy.

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After a turbulent few weeks for Liverpool comes a massive Premier League test in the form of Jose Mourinho's Tottenham Hotspur. Spurs are now just a point behind the Reds - and with a game in hand - making this evening's clash in North London all the more crucial. Joining host Neil Fitzmaurice for the latest Poetry in Motion podcast are Sean Bradbury and Matt Addison as they preview the game and take a wider look at the problems that Liverpool are facing, and whether FSG's transfer reluctance is the right strategy to take. With everything that could be going against the Reds doing exactly that at the moment, where does the solution lie for Jurgen Klopp? That is the £100m question - the minimum amount Liverpool stand to lose if they miss out on Champions League football. Enjoy.

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Ahead of Liverpool's visit to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, both Jurgen Klopp and Jose Mourinho have been giving their pre-match media conferences. Klopp explained where both Joel Matip and Jordan Henderson are in terms of their fitness ahead of the meeting as well as the Reds' recent form which has threatened their Premier League title challenge. Meanwhile, Mourinho gave his thoughts on Liverpool's season so far and how to deal with a defensive injury crisis, while both were asked about the Premier League's newest managerial arrival as Thomas Tuchel succeeds Frank Lampard at Chelsea. Enjoy.

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Slightly worn out by recent results and all the talk surrounding centre-backs and FSG? Then the Liverpool.com podcast is the listen for you. At the halfway mark in the season, Dan Morgan and Ollie Connolly thought for this week's show what better time to look back at what Liverpool have done so far, and hand out their mid-term awards. The categories are: player of the season so far, best team performance, individual performance, goal of the season, moment of the season, most surprising player of the season, most disappointing performer of the season, low point of the season, and worst VAR moment (there's been a few). Joining Dan and Ollie is Blood Red's Kai Delaney. Enjoy.

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Josh Williams and David Hughes return with the Analysing Anfield podcast to pick apart Liverpool’s defeats to Burnley and Manchester United and look at exactly what they must to do to get back to their previous levels, including Rhys Williams and the problems at centre-back and the role of Thiago Alcantara. There’s also a look ahead to this week’s crucial double-trip to the capital to take on Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United.

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Liverpool are confident of beating Manchester United and Tottenham to the signing of 16-year-old Derby County and England youth attacker Kaide Gordon. Matt Addison gets the lowdown on the starlet, who will cost an initial £1m, potentially rising to around £3m, should the Reds convince Gordon and his family that Anfield is the right move to make. What are the key strengths and weaknesses of the teenager, what type of player is he, and how excited should Liverpool fans be about him? Derby County academy expert Jack Hasler explains all about the forward who Wayne Rooney described as being a 'fantastic player' earlier this month, and who made his Championship debut in December. Enjoy.

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