Blood Red: The Liverpool FC Podcast

Jurgen Klopp sat down in front of the media on Friday afternoon to preview Saturday's visit of Crystal Palace to Anfield - and you can listen to it in full here.
He delivered injury updates on Gini Wijnaldum, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dejan Lovren, Adam Lallana, Joe Gomez, Rhian Brewster and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain as well as reacting to the news that Andy Robertson has signed a new long-term contract with the club.
He also talked what the Reds plan to do with their 11-day break after the clash with 'proper team' Palace and gave his verdict on the departure of his good friend David Wagner from Huddersfield Town and, inevitably, 'Spygate'. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

With the regular Allez Les Rouges guests being sent on warm-weather training, host Peter Hooton is joined by not one, but two Liverpool-supporting managers who are working wonders in the Football League.
Accrington Stanley’s John Coleman has been on the podcast before, but it’s a debut for his League One managerial rival, Blackpool’s Terry McPhillips.
The big Reds join Peter in discussing the 1-0 win at Brighton that ensured Jurgen Klopp’s side maintained their four-point lead at the summit.
There is a lot of praise for Virgil van Dijk, including his ‘wow’ moment of an outstanding season so far, and for Alisson Becker, who Peter argues is the best Liverpool goalkeeper since Bruce Grobbelaar, who Terry used to train with when he was on his boyhood club’s books as a youngster.
There is also plaudits for the match-winner against Brighton, Mohamed Salah, and particularly Sadio Mane, before Terry discusses the time Blackburn Rovers, where he was assistant manager, went to Anfield and recorded a deserved 0-0 draw in the FA Cup.
Liverpool won the quarter-final replay at Ewood Park 1-0 and it is the man whose goal separated the sides that night that John would love to see back in a Red shirt. He also names what could be a more realistic transfer target for January, and Terry agrees it is a position that needs strengthening this month.
The difference in mentality between the current Reds crop and the Brendan Rodgers side of 2013-14 is discussed as is the visit of Crystal Palace and return of Roy Hodgson to Anfield this weekend, which includes a brilliant tale from John about the time the ex-England manager took a team to Accrington.
And there is also time to fit in the relationship between supporters and clubs, which in turn leads to talk of the difficult situation Terry and his Blackpool players find themselves in.
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With the regular Allez Les Rouges guests being sent on warm-weather training, host Peter Hooton is joined by not one, but two Liverpool-supporting managers who are working wonders in the Football League.
Accrington Stanley’s John Coleman has been on the podcast before, but it’s a debut for his League One managerial rival, Blackpool’s Terry McPhillips.
The big Reds join Peter in discussing the 1-0 win at Brighton that ensured Jurgen Klopp’s side maintained their four-point lead at the summit.
There is a lot of praise for Virgil van Dijk, including his ‘wow’ moment of an outstanding season so far, and for Alisson Becker, who Peter argues is the best Liverpool goalkeeper since Bruce Grobbelaar, who Terry used to train with when he was on his boyhood club’s books as a youngster.
There is also plaudits for the match-winner against Brighton, Mohamed Salah, and particularly Sadio Mane, before Terry discusses the time Blackburn Rovers, where he was assistant manager, went to Anfield and recorded a deserved 0-0 draw in the FA Cup.
Liverpool won the quarter-final replay at Ewood Park 1-0 and it is the man whose goal separated the sides that night that John would love to see back in a Red shirt. He also names what could be a more realistic transfer target for January, and Terry agrees it is a position that needs strengthening this month.
The difference in mentality between the current Reds crop and the Brendan Rodgers side of 2013-14 is discussed as is the visit of Crystal Palace and return of Roy Hodgson to Anfield this weekend, which includes a brilliant tale from John about the time the ex-England manager took a team to Accrington.
And there is also time to fit in the relationship between supporters and clubs, which in turn leads to talk of the difficult situation Terry and his Blackpool players find themselves in.
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In the latest Blood Red podcast, Liverpool reporter and regular host Ian Doyle is joined by full-time Liverpool correspondent - both home and away - James Pearce, the ECHO's Paul Gorst and special guest Norwegian author Ragnhild Lund Ansnes to discuss the last few days of all things Anfield. Top of the agenda is the win over Brighton, what it means and whether it's all a conspiracy. There's also chat about if Tottenham are now out of the Premier League title race and whether Alisson Becker is better than David De Gea and Liverpool's best goalkeeper since Bruce Grobbelaar.


Ragnhild also discusses her book with Bruce, and a very special forthcoming event. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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In the latest Blood Red podcast, Liverpool reporter and regular host Ian Doyle is joined by full-time Liverpool correspondent - both home and away - James Pearce, the ECHO's Paul Gorst and special guest Norwegian author Ragnhild Lund Ansnes to discuss the last few days of all things Anfield. Top of the agenda is the win over Brighton, what it means and whether it's all a conspiracy. There's also chat about if Tottenham are now out of the Premier League title race and whether Alisson Becker is better than David De Gea and Liverpool's best goalkeeper since Bruce Grobbelaar.


Ragnhild also discusses her book with Bruce, and a very special forthcoming event. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Crisis? What crisis?
Liverpool bounced back from those back-to-back defeats to start the New Year with a 1-0 win at Brighton that leaves Manchester City back in exactly the same position they found themselves 10 days ago – seven points behind and with the pressure all on them.
Mohamed Salah got the winner from the penalty spot to move level at the top of the Premier League scoring charts and fire the table-topping Reds to a 16th victory from 16 against sides outside of the top five.
But a lot of praise on the Post-Game podcast is reserved for the partly patched-up defence that earned a 13th clean sheet of the campaign.
And it’s a podcast that starts with the definitive verdict on the afternoon’s action from our Liverpool FC correspondent James Pearce.
You will then hear from the five Reds fans who have phoned into the show to deliver their thoughts – Sam Planche, Matt Whitty, Owen Thomas, Matt Addison and Peter Lally.
And the podcast rounds off with every word Jurgen Klopp had to say in his press conference after the match. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Crisis? What crisis?
Liverpool bounced back from those back-to-back defeats to start the New Year with a 1-0 win at Brighton that leaves Manchester City back in exactly the same position they found themselves 10 days ago – seven points behind and with the pressure all on them.
Mohamed Salah got the winner from the penalty spot to move level at the top of the Premier League scoring charts and fire the table-topping Reds to a 16th victory from 16 against sides outside of the top five.
But a lot of praise on the Post-Game podcast is reserved for the partly patched-up defence that earned a 13th clean sheet of the campaign.
And it’s a podcast that starts with the definitive verdict on the afternoon’s action from our Liverpool FC correspondent James Pearce.
You will then hear from the five Reds fans who have phoned into the show to deliver their thoughts – Sam Planche, Matt Whitty, Owen Thomas, Matt Addison and Peter Lally.
And the podcast rounds off with every word Jurgen Klopp had to say in his press conference after the match. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Liverpool may have seen their unbeaten start come to an end in their first Premier League game of the New Year.
But you would think they will return to winning ways today and re-establish their seven-point lead at the top over Manchester City.
After all, they’ve yet to drop a point this season against a team from outside the top six, and their victories over Brighton & Hove Albion last season could not have been more comprehensive.
But the Seagulls have improved since then, which was evident in their narrow 1-0 defeat at Anfield back in August.
However, can they actually become the first side outside of City, Arsenal and Chelsea to take points off Jurgen Klopp’s side?
We find out from Brian Owen, who covers the club for The Argus newspaper, before we hear from our Liverpool FC correspondent James Pearce after he attended Klopp’s press conference.
Enjoy - and we’ll be back later today with the Post-Game podcast. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Liverpool may have seen their unbeaten start come to an end in their first Premier League game of the New Year.
But you would think they will return to winning ways today and re-establish their seven-point lead at the top over Manchester City.
After all, they’ve yet to drop a point this season against a team from outside the top six, and their victories over Brighton & Hove Albion last season could not have been more comprehensive.
But the Seagulls have improved since then, which was evident in their narrow 1-0 defeat at Anfield back in August.
However, can they actually become the first side outside of City, Arsenal and Chelsea to take points off Jurgen Klopp’s side?
We find out from Brian Owen, who covers the club for The Argus newspaper, before we hear from our Liverpool FC correspondent James Pearce after he attended Klopp’s press conference.
Enjoy - and we’ll be back later today with the Post-Game podcast. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

It's Friday, which means one thing... it's the Blood Red podcast.
And joining host Joe Rimmer and Paul Gorst on the latest episode is our Liverpool FC correspondent James Pearce, who kicks off the pod by giving an update on the walking wounded.
Unless Joel Matip makes an unlikely recovery, there's every chance the Reds will have to line-up with a midfielder alongside Virgil van Dijk against Brighton. But which one? Had it not been for a late injury, James reveals the heart of Klopp's defence at Wolves would have contained two midfielders.
A player dropping into the backline could give an opportunity for Naby Keita the chance to shine at the Amex. But does he deserve it? And does Klopp trust him to do the job?
Gorsty, James and, in particular, Joe are worried about a player so much was expected of.
But Keita can take heart from Andy Robertson, who used last season's corresponding fixture with Brighton to kick-start a remarkable year that has seen him develop into one of the best left-backs in Europe.
There's a lot of respect for Liverpool's opponents on Saturday, and their forever-young manager, before talk turns to Klopp's frontline and the difficulties he has in getting his own Gabriel Jesus.
And, of course, the usual line-up and score predictions.
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