Blood Red: The Liverpool FC Podcast

So, a 19th straight match without defeat to Everton.
But there was no getting away from the fact that the 0-0 draw at Goodison Park felt like two points dropped in the context of a title race that Manchester City lead once again.
Or is that too negative a take on what was always expected to be Liverpool’s toughest remaining away assignment?
To try to answer that question, and more besides, we get the thoughts from the press box, the dugout and the stands in the Post-Game podcast.
It’s a podcast that starts with the verdict of our Liverpool FC correspondent James Pearce, continues with every word of Jurgen Klopp’s press conference after the match, and then ends with the opinion of the nine Reds supporters who called into the show – Mark Baker, Matt Whitty, Sam Planche, Matt Addison, Nathan Davidson, Ross Strachan, Alex Watt, Peter Lally and Owen Thomas. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Fancy some pre-Merseyside derby Liverpool FC listening?
Well, you’re in luck as Peter Hooton returns with his brilliant Allez Les Rouges podcast.
For this latest must-listen episode Peter is joined by Steph Jones, an Anfield season-ticket holder and writer, author and journalist Simon Hughes, and Accrington Stanley’s miracle-working manager John Coleman.
But before they get stuck into Sunday’s huge Goodison Park clash with Everton, they look back on the 5-0 midweek win over Watford and the big reasons for it, including a fired-up Trent Alexander-Arnold and a new position for Sadio Mane.
The panel also examine why the performance was so different to the previous midweek league matches versus Leicester City and West Ham United and wonder whether the Reds can repeat it.
Simon gives an interesting tale from the mixed zone while John says the reason for Divock Origi’s re-emergence could be down to the fact that he’s been given a ‘new toy’.
Talk then turns to the derby and whether Everton have got the players to park the bus like Manchester United did at Old Trafford last weekend – and, if they haven’t, why that could play straight into Liverpool’s hands.
There’s also Brendan Rodgers chat, too.
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Fancy some pre-Merseyside derby Liverpool FC listening?
Well, you’re in luck as Peter Hooton returns with his brilliant Allez Les Rouges podcast.
For this latest must-listen episode Peter is joined by Steph Jones, an Anfield season-ticket holder and writer, author and journalist Simon Hughes, and Accrington Stanley’s miracle-working manager John Coleman.
But before they get stuck into Sunday’s huge Goodison Park clash with Everton, they look back on the 5-0 midweek win over Watford and the big reasons for it, including a fired-up Trent Alexander-Arnold and a new position for Sadio Mane.
The panel also examine why the performance was so different to the previous midweek league matches versus Leicester City and West Ham United and wonder whether the Reds can repeat it.
Simon gives an interesting tale from the mixed zone while John says the reason for Divock Origi’s re-emergence could be down to the fact that he’s been given a ‘new toy’.
Talk then turns to the derby and whether Everton have got the players to park the bus like Manchester United did at Old Trafford last weekend – and, if they haven’t, why that could play straight into Liverpool’s hands.
There’s also Brendan Rodgers chat, too.
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What a difference a few days make.
There was no change in Liverpool's position in the Premier League - top - from Sunday afternoon to Wednesday night.
But there is no question that the mood has been lifted by the Reds' five-goal demolition of Watford at Anfield.
And it's against that backdrop, with a huge Merseyside derby at Goodison Park to come this weekend, that your latest Blood Red podcast is recorded.
Ian Doyle is back in the host's chair and he is joined by our Liverpool FC correspondent James Pearce and fellow ECHO sportsdesk operatives Sean Bradbury and Theo Squires.
James kicks things off by giving us the lowdown on Jurgen Klopp's mood and the big talking points from the Reds manager's press conference that took place earlier in the day.
There's also mention of what Marco Silva had to say across town in response to Klopp.
Talk then turns to Sadio Mane the centre-forward, Roberto Firmino's fitness, and the reasons behind Trent Alexander-Arnold's magnificent midweek display.
The right-back has almost certainly played his way into Klopp's starting line-up for the derby.
But who will make up the Liverpool midfield? The panel believe one player, in particular, has now become undroppable, and even go as far to compare his influence to Virgil van Dijk.
A reader question then leaves the panel scratching their heads before James recalls his time covering the Reds when they were under the command of Brendan Rodgers, whose return to English football is discussed before the usual team and score predictions.
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What a difference a few days make.
There was no change in Liverpool's position in the Premier League - top - from Sunday afternoon to Wednesday night.
But there is no question that the mood has been lifted by the Reds' five-goal demolition of Watford at Anfield.
And it's against that backdrop, with a huge Merseyside derby at Goodison Park to come this weekend, that your latest Blood Red podcast is recorded.
Ian Doyle is back in the host's chair and he is joined by our Liverpool FC correspondent James Pearce and fellow ECHO sportsdesk operatives Sean Bradbury and Theo Squires.
James kicks things off by giving us the lowdown on Jurgen Klopp's mood and the big talking points from the Reds manager's press conference that took place earlier in the day.
There's also mention of what Marco Silva had to say across town in response to Klopp.
Talk then turns to Sadio Mane the centre-forward, Roberto Firmino's fitness, and the reasons behind Trent Alexander-Arnold's magnificent midweek display.
The right-back has almost certainly played his way into Klopp's starting line-up for the derby.
But who will make up the Liverpool midfield? The panel believe one player, in particular, has now become undroppable, and even go as far to compare his influence to Virgil van Dijk.
A reader question then leaves the panel scratching their heads before James recalls his time covering the Reds when they were under the command of Brendan Rodgers, whose return to English football is discussed before the usual team and score predictions.
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Not long to go now, Reds.
And Jurgen Klopp has just whetted the appetite for the huge Merseyside derby with Everton by previewing the short trip to Goodison Park in his press conference at Melwood.
He talks what the midweek thumping of Watford will do for his table-topping side's confidence and why the atmosphere on Sunday should bring the best out of them.
Klopp also gives an update on Roberto Firmino's fitness, talks the form of his full-backs and Sadio Mane, and reveals what he said to Jordan Henderson following the captain's much-talked about substitution against Manchester United.
The Reds boss also answers questions on squad rotation, the need for calm heads, Virgil van Dijk and Joel Matip, and what he thinks of Everton.
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Not long to go now, Reds.
And Jurgen Klopp has just whetted the appetite for the huge Merseyside derby with Everton by previewing the short trip to Goodison Park in his press conference at Melwood.
He talks what the midweek thumping of Watford will do for his table-topping side's confidence and why the atmosphere on Sunday should bring the best out of them.
Klopp also gives an update on Roberto Firmino's fitness, talks the form of his full-backs and Sadio Mane, and reveals what he said to Jordan Henderson following the captain's much-talked about substitution against Manchester United.
The Reds boss also answers questions on squad rotation, the need for calm heads, Virgil van Dijk and Joel Matip, and what he thinks of Everton.
Enjoy - and we'll be back later with the Blood Red podcast. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Now that was more like it.
Table-topping Liverpool came in for criticism in some quarters for their performance in Sunday's 0-0 draw at Manchester United.
But there could have been no complaints with Jurgen Klopp's Redmen on Wednesday night as they thrashed Watford 5-0 to return to winning ways in style.
The Post-Game podcast, as always, starts with the considered thoughts of our Liverpool FC correspondent James Pearce. You will then hear Klopp's full press confidence in full.
Before we wrap up with three Reds fans who were at the game - Ross Strachan, Sam Planche and Matt Addison - and two more who were following from further afield – Owen Thomas and Nathan Davidson. 
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Now that was more like it.
Table-topping Liverpool came in for criticism in some quarters for their performance in Sunday's 0-0 draw at Manchester United.
But there could have been no complaints with Jurgen Klopp's Redmen on Wednesday night as they thrashed Watford 5-0 to return to winning ways in style.
The Post-Game podcast, as always, starts with the considered thoughts of our Liverpool FC correspondent James Pearce. You will then hear Klopp's full press confidence in full.
Before we wrap up with three Reds fans who were at the game - Ross Strachan, Sam Planche and Matt Addison - and two more who were following from further afield – Owen Thomas and Nathan Davidson. 
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One point clear at the top with 11 games of what could be a historic Premier League season left to play. As Jurgen Klopp said at his press conference on Tuesday, this is ‘pure opportunity’ for his Liverpool side.
But you would have been forgiven for thinking the Reds have bottled their chances of landing a first title since 1990 judging by the reaction in some quarters to Sunday’s 0-0 draw with Manchester United.
And it’s against that backdrop that season-ticket holders Dan Kay and Paul Philbin – who were both at Old Trafford – join fellow Red Neil Macdonald to record our latest View from the Kop fans’ podcast, hosted by Paul Wheelock.
The trio talk the narrative being written and picture being painted outside the confines of Anfield as well as the nerves within Liverpool’s own fan base, which at the weekend at the least, seemed to get to Klopp and his players, too.
The debate then turns to the 2013-14 season, the last time the Reds were in the running for the championship. How does this season differ to that one? And why is there seemingly more expectation now?
That leads into a discussion about Brendan Rodgers, who since the podcast was recorded, has confirmed his return to the Premier League with Leicester City. Has history been unkind to the manager who went as close as any to leading Liverpool to the title in the past 29 years?
Tonight’s visit of Watford is previewed, including who should replace Roberto Firmino if the Brazilian does miss out through injury, and why that should not be Daniel Sturridge, before the panel talk the player who could be crucial to getting Klopp’s fabled attack fully firing again.
And, of course, there’s a little bit of Merseyside derby chat, too. Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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