Blood Red: The Liverpool FC Podcast

The good news: James Pearce and Ian Doyle are back on the Blood Red podcast after their well-deserved breaks following Liverpool's glorious Champions League final victory. The bad news: It's the last time the pair will appear on the pod together as ECHO employees given Ian is off on Friday, which is James' last day as our Liverpool FC correspondent, both home and away. Caoimhe O'Neill, like us all, has not taken the news well, but that doesn't stop her from appearing alongside our Reds reporting duo for what is, as always, a brilliant listen. It's a listen that starts with the announcement that Marko Grujic will be returning to Hertha Berlin on loan. The panel discuss what it means for the midfielder's Liverpool future before turning their thoughts to the Reds stars currently participating at the Copa America and Africa Cup of Nations, and the headaches that could bring Jurgen Klopp once the season kicks in. Of particular interest for James, Caoimhe and Ian is Naby Keita, who they believe has a very difficult decision to make. Also on the agenda is Danny Ings' completing his permanent move to Southampton and whether that adds extra weight to the argument that Klopp needs to sign another attacker. Pep Guardiola's tribute to Anfield is then discussed, as is the opportunity for further trophies before the year is out, before Ian and James sign off together for the last time. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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The good news: James Pearce and Ian Doyle are back on the Blood Red podcast after their well-deserved breaks following Liverpool's glorious Champions League final victory. The bad news: It's the last time the pair will appear on the pod together as ECHO employees given Ian is off on Friday, which is James' last day as our Liverpool FC correspondent, both home and away. Caoimhe O'Neill, like us all, has not taken the news well, but that doesn't stop her from appearing alongside our Reds reporting duo for what is, as always, a brilliant listen. It's a listen that starts with the announcement that Marko Grujic will be returning to Hertha Berlin on loan. The panel discuss what it means for the midfielder's Liverpool future before turning their thoughts to the Reds stars currently participating at the Copa America and Africa Cup of Nations, and the headaches that could bring Jurgen Klopp once the season kicks in. Of particular interest for James, Caoimhe and Ian is Naby Keita, who they believe has a very difficult decision to make. Also on the agenda is Danny Ings' completing his permanent move to Southampton and whether that adds extra weight to the argument that Klopp needs to sign another attacker. Pep Guardiola's tribute to Anfield is then discussed, as is the opportunity for further trophies before the year is out, before Ian and James sign off together for the last time. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

We've gone Dutch for our latest podcast on the Blood Red channel. With Sepp van den Berg becoming Liverpool's first signing of the summer, Paul Wheelock picks up the phone to Dutch football expert Michael Statham to learn more about the 17-year-old defender's background, his attributes and whether he's ready for a place in Jurgen Klopp’s first-team. They also touch on Ki-Jana Hoever, the other 17-year-old Dutch defender already on the Reds’ books after signing from Ajax last summer, on the imperious Virgil van Dijk, and his claims to be named the winner of this year’s Ballon D’Or, and Gini Wijnaldum, and what should be considered the midfielder’s best position. Michael, who is a writer and podcaster for the excellent Football Oranje website, also gives his us take on Matthijs de Ligt, which may leave fans wondering why the Reds did not bid for the Juventus-bound defender, as well as Memphis Depay, who looks a player to steer clear of. And with the Reds definitely in the market for more young talent like van den Berg and Hoever, Michael also picks out six other talented Dutch youngsters to keep an eye on. Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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We've gone Dutch for our latest podcast on the Blood Red channel. With Sepp van den Berg becoming Liverpool's first signing of the summer, Paul Wheelock picks up the phone to Dutch football expert Michael Statham to learn more about the 17-year-old defender's background, his attributes and whether he's ready for a place in Jurgen Klopp’s first-team. They also touch on Ki-Jana Hoever, the other 17-year-old Dutch defender already on the Reds’ books after signing from Ajax last summer, on the imperious Virgil van Dijk, and his claims to be named the winner of this year’s Ballon D’Or, and Gini Wijnaldum, and what should be considered the midfielder’s best position. Michael, who is a writer and podcaster for the excellent Football Oranje website, also gives his us take on Matthijs de Ligt, which may leave fans wondering why the Reds did not bid for the Juventus-bound defender, as well as Memphis Depay, who looks a player to steer clear of. And with the Reds definitely in the market for more young talent like van den Berg and Hoever, Michael also picks out six other talented Dutch youngsters to keep an eye on. Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

The sun is shining, the weekend is here (for some of us, anyway)... little wonder, then, the latest Blood Red podcast, hosted by Connor Dunn and featuring Paul Gorst, Caoimhe O'Neill and Dan Kay, is positively upbeat. And if the fact that it's Friday and the weather is glorious wasn't enough, Liverpool have also made their first signing of the summer! In some quarters, though, it wasn't the big name hoped for. However, Paul explains why Reds fans should be thrilled by the arrival of Sepp van den Berg, while Caoimhe and Dan argue the last-gasp attempt from another European heavyweight to tempt the 17-year-old Dutch defender away from Anfield should make you very excited indeed. It's a case of one in, one out at Liverpool and Paul also gives us the lowdown on Rafael Camacho's transfer to Sporting Lisbon and why, if you scratch beneath the surface, it could be another masterstroke from Michael Edwards, who comes in for a lot of praise. Whether Edwards and Jurgen Klopp pull another rabbit out of the hat on the incoming front remains to be seen, though, and given it's looks like the Reds will not be splashing the cash this summer, Connor thinks outside the box and proposes to push the huge money the club made last season in another direction. Also on the agenda is a fresh setback for Naby Keita before the podcast ends with a celebration of Sadio Mane, three years to the day since he joined Liverpool. Now what a signing that has been. Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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The sun is shining, the weekend is here (for some of us, anyway)... little wonder, then, the latest Blood Red podcast, hosted by Connor Dunn and featuring Paul Gorst, Caoimhe O'Neill and Dan Kay, is positively upbeat. And if the fact that it's Friday and the weather is glorious wasn't enough, Liverpool have also made their first signing of the summer! In some quarters, though, it wasn't the big name hoped for. However, Paul explains why Reds fans should be thrilled by the arrival of Sepp van den Berg, while Caoimhe and Dan argue the last-gasp attempt from another European heavyweight to tempt the 17-year-old Dutch defender away from Anfield should make you very excited indeed. It's a case of one in, one out at Liverpool and Paul also gives us the lowdown on Rafael Camacho's transfer to Sporting Lisbon and why, if you scratch beneath the surface, it could be another masterstroke from Michael Edwards, who comes in for a lot of praise. Whether Edwards and Jurgen Klopp pull another rabbit out of the hat on the incoming front remains to be seen, though, and given it's looks like the Reds will not be splashing the cash this summer, Connor thinks outside the box and proposes to push the huge money the club made last season in another direction. Also on the agenda is a fresh setback for Naby Keita before the podcast ends with a celebration of Sadio Mane, three years to the day since he joined Liverpool. Now what a signing that has been. Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

After checking that - yes - Liverpool are still champions of Europe, and after giving Donald Trump and Boris Johnson a good kicking, Neil Fitzmaurice gets your latest Poetry in Motion podcast under way, joined by his regular sidekicks Joe Rimmer and Caoimhe O'Neill. The first item on the agenda are transfers and the strange position Liverpool find themselves in this summer. But while the Reds have yet to make their first big-money buy, they have completed the signing of teenage Dutch defender Sepp van den Berg, a deal the panel believe underlines why Jurgen Klopp and Michael Edwards know exactly what they're doing, and which proves the strides the club has made in recent years. But while the message is 'have faith' amidst a frenzy for deals, should another striker be a top priority? Especially when Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino could be playing into July with their respective national teams? Fitzy, Joe and Caoimhe discuss that before laughing off reports linking Salah with Real Madrid, talking Rafa Benitez's departure from Newcastle United, and remembering the time Fernando Torres left Liverpool and why, like Philippe Coutinho, it proved the grass is definitely not always greener. There is a further example of why the Reds have messed with Barcelona's heads before Fitzy closes the show with a lovely tribute to his late cousin John O'Leary, the outstanding grassroots footballer whose passing touched many, including Kop legends Phil Thompson and Terry McDermott. RIP John. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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After checking that - yes - Liverpool are still champions of Europe, and after giving Donald Trump and Boris Johnson a good kicking, Neil Fitzmaurice gets your latest Poetry in Motion podcast under way, joined by his regular sidekicks Joe Rimmer and Caoimhe O'Neill. The first item on the agenda are transfers and the strange position Liverpool find themselves in this summer. But while the Reds have yet to make their first big-money buy, they have completed the signing of teenage Dutch defender Sepp van den Berg, a deal the panel believe underlines why Jurgen Klopp and Michael Edwards know exactly what they're doing, and which proves the strides the club has made in recent years. But while the message is 'have faith' amidst a frenzy for deals, should another striker be a top priority? Especially when Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino could be playing into July with their respective national teams? Fitzy, Joe and Caoimhe discuss that before laughing off reports linking Salah with Real Madrid, talking Rafa Benitez's departure from Newcastle United, and remembering the time Fernando Torres left Liverpool and why, like Philippe Coutinho, it proved the grass is definitely not always greener. There is a further example of why the Reds have messed with Barcelona's heads before Fitzy closes the show with a lovely tribute to his late cousin John O'Leary, the outstanding grassroots footballer whose passing touched many, including Kop legends Phil Thompson and Terry McDermott. RIP John. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

You don’t need reminding what a successful season it has been for Liverpool and the strides that have been made under Jurgen Klopp. But while glory on the field is what it’s all about for supporters, there’s no getting away from the fact that what a club does off the field, is vitally important in today’s game. The good news for Liverpool is they are in very good health in that respect. That is certainly underlined by the special guest of this podcast, Kieran Maguire. Kieran is one of the leading football finance experts, who lectures in the subject at the University of Liverpool, and in a wide-ranging interview with Paul Wheelock, he explains:
- Just how much Liverpool made from winning the Champions League
- How and why the Reds could soon catch and surpass Manchester United off the pitch - having already knocked their bitter rivals off their perch on it
- The latest with Manchester City and Financial Fair Play
- The job done by FSG - and what next for Liverpool's owners
- And, should he choose to do, just how much Reds boss Klopp could spend in the transfer market this summer.
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You don’t need reminding what a successful season it has been for Liverpool and the strides that have been made under Jurgen Klopp. But while glory on the field is what it’s all about for supporters, there’s no getting away from the fact that what a club does off the field, is vitally important in today’s game. The good news for Liverpool is they are in very good health in that respect. That is certainly underlined by the special guest of this podcast, Kieran Maguire. Kieran is one of the leading football finance experts, who lectures in the subject at the University of Liverpool, and in a wide-ranging interview with Paul Wheelock, he explains:
- Just how much Liverpool made from winning the Champions League
- How and why the Reds could soon catch and surpass Manchester United off the pitch - having already knocked their bitter rivals off their perch on it
- The latest with Manchester City and Financial Fair Play
- The job done by FSG - and what next for Liverpool's owners
- And, should he choose to do, just how much Reds boss Klopp could spend in the transfer market this summer.
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