Blood Red: The Liverpool FC Podcast

Have you warmed up yet? It may have been unseasonally cold at Anfield on Friday night - it's almost May, for crying out loud - but Liverpool continued to prove hot stuff in the race for the Premier League title.
In a special mini-pod after the 5-0 triumph against Huddersfield Town, regular Blood Red host Ian Doyle is joined by ECHO regulars Paul Gorst, Sean Bradbury and Theo Squires to discuss another impressive victory.
There's praise for two-goal Mohamed Salah amid suggestions the Egyptian is being somewhat taken for granted, And Sadio Mane's heading ability is suitably honoured.
Collective love is shown for Liverpool's creative centre-backs, and the strength in depth means Jurgen Klopp might have an engine room problem to address before Barcelona in the Champions League in midweek.
Everyone is happy to see Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain back but there's debate over what Roberto Firmino's injury mean for Daniel Sturridge in the short term.
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If Manchester City thought their derby win at their woeful rivals United would dampen Liverpool’s spirits, then tonight proved without a shadow that is most definitely not the case. Yes, Jurgen Klopp’s relentless Reds swept aside relegated Huddersfield Town 5-0 at Anfield to make it 10 wins on the spin in all competitions and go back to the top of the Premier League with 91 points – an incredible haul that would have been enough to win 22 of the 26 Premier League titles. And to react to what was another memorable night, we have the definitive verdict on the action from our Liverpool FC correspondent James Pearce, every word of Klopp’s post-match press conference, which includes an injury update on Roberto Firmino, and the thoughts of five very happy Reds supporters, Matt Whitty, Simon Donnelly, Matt Addison, Sam Planche and Nathan Davidson. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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If Manchester City thought their derby win at their woeful rivals United would dampen Liverpool’s spirits, then tonight proved without a shadow that is most definitely not the case. Yes, Jurgen Klopp’s relentless Reds swept aside relegated Huddersfield Town 5-0 at Anfield to make it 10 wins on the spin in all competitions and go back to the top of the Premier League with 91 points – an incredible haul that would have been enough to win 22 of the 26 Premier League titles. And to react to what was another memorable night, we have the definitive verdict on the action from our Liverpool FC correspondent James Pearce, every word of Klopp’s post-match press conference, which includes an injury update on Roberto Firmino, and the thoughts of five very happy Reds supporters, Matt Whitty, Simon Donnelly, Matt Addison, Sam Planche and Nathan Davidson. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

It's the latest episode of Analysing Anfield, your one-stop shop for all things tactics, statistics and analytics around LFC. After another win for the Reds, host Kristian Walsh and tactics expert Josh Williams dissect the victory in South Wales. The flip of positions between Gini Wijnaldum and Jordan Henderson is assessed, while there is also some kind words of praise for the 'unique' Joel Matip. The title race is touched upon once more, with the question over the best set-up to stop Manchester City in the final three games being raised. Then, there is an in-depth discussion ahead of the trip to Camp Nou, with Barcelona's strengths and weaknesses analysed. Lionel Messi and Philippe Coutinho may love long shots, but Liverpool don't - and that's something for Jurgen Klopp to contemplate this summer. It's an action-packed episode not to be missed. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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It's the latest episode of Analysing Anfield, your one-stop shop for all things tactics, statistics and analytics around LFC. After another win for the Reds, host Kristian Walsh and tactics expert Josh Williams dissect the victory in South Wales. The flip of positions between Gini Wijnaldum and Jordan Henderson is assessed, while there is also some kind words of praise for the 'unique' Joel Matip. The title race is touched upon once more, with the question over the best set-up to stop Manchester City in the final three games being raised. Then, there is an in-depth discussion ahead of the trip to Camp Nou, with Barcelona's strengths and weaknesses analysed. Lionel Messi and Philippe Coutinho may love long shots, but Liverpool don't - and that's something for Jurgen Klopp to contemplate this summer. It's an action-packed episode not to be missed. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Welcome to a special Post-Game podcast to celebrate Liverpool winning the FA Youth Cup.The Reds beat Manchester City 5-3 on penalties at City’s Academy Stadium tonight after the final ended 1-1 after extra-time. James Pearce, Connor Dunn and Matt Addison were in Manchester for us to watch Barry Lewtas’ side pick up the first of two possible trophies. James, our Liverpool FC correspondent, kicks us off with his verdict, before you hear his interview with Lewtas, the Reds’ delighted Under-18s manager, after the match. And then we’ll get the thoughts of Connor and Matt on what was a truly memorable night for the Academy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Welcome to a special Post-Game podcast to celebrate Liverpool winning the FA Youth Cup.The Reds beat Manchester City 5-3 on penalties at City’s Academy Stadium tonight after the final ended 1-1 after extra-time. James Pearce, Connor Dunn and Matt Addison were in Manchester for us to watch Barry Lewtas’ side pick up the first of two possible trophies. James, our Liverpool FC correspondent, kicks us off with his verdict, before you hear his interview with Lewtas, the Reds’ delighted Under-18s manager, after the match. And then we’ll get the thoughts of Connor and Matt on what was a truly memorable night for the Academy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

So the race for the Premier League remains in Manchester City’s hands after they beat Manchester United in the derby at Old Trafford on Wednesday night. But if you’re thinking our latest Blood Red podcast, hosted by Sam Carroll and featuring Caoimhe O’Neill, Sean Bradbury and (over the phone) our Liverpool FC correspondent James Pearce, is a downbeat one, then think again. After a brutal takedown of a a ‘pitifully poor’ United side, James argues you still wouldn’t swap City’s final three fixtures for the Reds’, while Sean thinks scheduling could aid Jurgen Klopp’s side, and Caoimhe offers a memorable moment from City’s past that also proves all hope is not lost. But if Pep Guardiola’s men do defend their title, James is supremely confident that this Liverpool team are going to be challenging for the top honours for the years to come, and explains why. Talk then turns to the PFA Team of the Year, and the impending announcement that Virgil van Dijk has been named PFA Player of the Year, and why two Reds players can feel hard done by that they’ve not also been honoured by their fellow pros – especially when Paul Pogba has. James also comments on tonight’s FA Youth Cup final (a full preview with him can be listened to HERE) before heading off to Klopp’s pre-Huddersfield Town press conference at Melwood. That leaves Sam, Caoimhe and Sean to look ahead to the visit of Huddersfield to Anfield, debate the changes the Reds could and should make, as well as give their nominations for the club’s player of the year, young player of the year and goal of the season. Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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So the race for the Premier League remains in Manchester City’s hands after they beat Manchester United in the derby at Old Trafford on Wednesday night. But if you’re thinking our latest Blood Red podcast, hosted by Sam Carroll and featuring Caoimhe O’Neill, Sean Bradbury and (over the phone) our Liverpool FC correspondent James Pearce, is a downbeat one, then think again. After a brutal takedown of a a ‘pitifully poor’ United side, James argues you still wouldn’t swap City’s final three fixtures for the Reds’, while Sean thinks scheduling could aid Jurgen Klopp’s side, and Caoimhe offers a memorable moment from City’s past that also proves all hope is not lost. But if Pep Guardiola’s men do defend their title, James is supremely confident that this Liverpool team are going to be challenging for the top honours for the years to come, and explains why. Talk then turns to the PFA Team of the Year, and the impending announcement that Virgil van Dijk has been named PFA Player of the Year, and why two Reds players can feel hard done by that they’ve not also been honoured by their fellow pros – especially when Paul Pogba has. James also comments on tonight’s FA Youth Cup final (a full preview with him can be listened to HERE) before heading off to Klopp’s pre-Huddersfield Town press conference at Melwood. That leaves Sam, Caoimhe and Sean to look ahead to the visit of Huddersfield to Anfield, debate the changes the Reds could and should make, as well as give their nominations for the club’s player of the year, young player of the year and goal of the season. Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

From the moment Jurgen Klopp walked into the media room at Melwood this afternoon, you could tell this was going to be a good press conference. Unsurprisingly, the Liverpool manager is asked first whether he watched Manchester City’s win at rivals Manchester United – he did – and what he made of it. He also provides an update on the condition – if that’s the right word – on Mohamed Salah after the in-form forward’s trip to New York, and the fitness of Fabinho and Dejan Lovren. Klopp is also quizzed on his summer transfer plans, in which he categorically rules out a move for one reported target, as well as talking about Huddersfield Town’s visit to Anfield on Friday, and this most close-run of title races, and why this season is only the start for his record-breaking side. Also on the agenda is the ‘machine’ James Milner, the inclusion of four Liverpool players in the PFA Team of the Year and the importance of Simon Mignolet and his fellow squad players. And, perhaps best of all, what advice Klopp would give to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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