Blood Red: The Liverpool FC Podcast

On this day 11 years ago in 2009, Liverpool draw 4-4 with an-Andrey Arshavin inspired Arsenal at Anfield in one of the greatest matches in Premier League history. The point did take Rafa Benitez's Reds to the top of the table, but in spite of Yossi Benayoun's last-gasp equaliser, the result handed the title initiative to eventual champions Manchester United. However, although Liverpool ended the 2008-09 season empty-handed, it was a season that contained that so many happy memories, which Paul Wheelock and Dan Kay look back on in our latest Liverpool Classics podcast. Also on the agenda are Fernando Torres, the Reds' other two-goal scorer on a night filled with drama, and the manager, himself, and why there was no shame in Benitez being unable to follow up his Champions League success with that prized Premier League title.

Welcome to the Morning Bulletin, rounding up the big headlines from overnight concerning Liverpool FC. Today, Matt Addison joins Paul Wheelock to discuss Downing Street’s response to concerns raised by the Liverpool ECHO’s political editor Liam Thorp about whether the Reds’ Champions League match with Atletico Madrid should ever have gone ahead; John Aldridge’s comments on the prospects of behind-closed-doors football; Jurgen Klopp’s planned ‘talks’ with Timo Werner, and an interesting comparison between Paul Pogba and a Liverpool great, made by a Manchester United great.

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Welcome to the Morning Bulletin, rounding up the big headlines from overnight concerning Liverpool FC. Today, Matt Addison joins Paul Wheelock to discuss Downing Street’s response to concerns raised by the Liverpool ECHO’s political editor Liam Thorp about whether the Reds’ Champions League match with Atletico Madrid should ever have gone ahead; John Aldridge’s comments on the prospects of behind-closed-doors football; Jurgen Klopp’s planned ‘talks’ with Timo Werner, and an interesting comparison between Paul Pogba and a Liverpool great, made by a Manchester United great.

We're back with the latest offering from the Liverpool Echo, as we delve into all things transfers. How different could the market be after former Liverpool director of football Damien Comolli claimed only three clubs may be in a position to spend this summer? And does that mean free agents could become more valuable than ever? Join Guy Clarke, Ian Doyle, Caoimhe O'Neill and Sean Bradbury as they get stuck into which players could appeal to the Reds, why those already in Jurgen Klopp's squad could become even more valuable, as well as looking through the good, bad and ugly of the club's previous free transfer dealings. Enjoy!

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We're back with the latest offering from the Liverpool Echo, as we delve into all things transfers. How different could the market be after former Liverpool director of football Damien Comolli claimed only three clubs may be in a position to spend this summer? And does that mean free agents could become more valuable than ever? Join Guy Clarke, Ian Doyle, Caoimhe O'Neill and Sean Bradbury as they get stuck into which players could appeal to the Reds, why those already in Jurgen Klopp's squad could become even more valuable, as well as looking through the good, bad and ugly of the club's previous free transfer dealings. Enjoy!

Former Liverpool striker, turned Sky Sports pundit Neil Mellor joins us to talk about life in lockdown, more than five weeks on from Liverpool's last outing. As well as giving his thoughts on the Premier League being suspended, Mellor talks with host Guy Clarke about the way in which football has rallied behind those on the frontline, from the #PlayersTogether campaign launched by Jordan Henderson to a campaign he is backing, 'Boot The Virus', as professional, and ex-professionals, donate memorabilia to raise funds for the NHS. You can find more at bootthevirus.com as well as on both Twitter and Instagram @bootthevirus

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Former Liverpool striker, turned Sky Sports pundit Neil Mellor joins us to talk about life in lockdown, more than five weeks on from Liverpool's last outing. As well as giving his thoughts on the Premier League being suspended, Mellor talks with host Guy Clarke about the way in which football has rallied behind those on the frontline, from the #PlayersTogether campaign launched by Jordan Henderson to a campaign he is backing, 'Boot The Virus', as professional, and ex-professionals, donate memorabilia to raise funds for the NHS. You can find more at bootthevirus.com as well as on both Twitter and Instagram @bootthevirus

As Liverpool striker Divock Origi celebrates his 25th birthday, Split Opinion is here to discuss whether or not the Belgian has a future at Anfield. Having come up with huge moments in his Liverpool career against Tottenham Hotspur, Barcelona, Everton and more, Origi has certainly become a cult hero. But with the Reds persistently linked with RB Leipzig’s Timo Werner, could the Reds be set to cash in on the striker and Origi and Liverpool go their separate ways? Guy Clarke is your host as both Matt Addison and Theo Squires give either side of the argument. Enjoy.

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As Liverpool striker Divock Origi celebrates his 25th birthday, Split Opinion is here to discuss whether or not the Belgian has a future at Anfield. Having come up with huge moments in his Liverpool career against Tottenham Hotspur, Barcelona, Everton and more, Origi has certainly become a cult hero. But with the Reds persistently linked with RB Leipzig’s Timo Werner, could the Reds be set to cash in on the striker and Origi and Liverpool go their separate ways? Guy Clarke is your host as both Matt Addison and Theo Squires give either side of the argument. Enjoy.

With the latest from the Premier League, how the EFL's stance could shape what happens, plus how Jose Mourinho could've become Liverpool manager, we have a bumper Blood Red podcast for you. Plus, we dedicate the second half of the pod to naming Liverpool's Best World XI from the Premier League era, with a couple of criteria thrown in for good measure. With only one nationality and just three members of Jurgen Klopp's current side allowed, Guy Clarke is in the chair as Paul Gorst, Theo Squires and Matt Addison all have a go at picking their XIs. Enjoy.

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