Blood Red: The Liverpool FC Podcast

All good things must come to an end, and after seven straight wins, Liverpool have suffered their first defeat of the season after losing 2-1 to Chelsea in the Carabao Cup.
And in our Post-Game podcast, we get the view from the pressbox, the stands and the dugout on what was a frustrating night at Anfield.
The podcast starts with the verdict of our Liverpool FC correspondent James Pearce.
You then hear from four Reds supporters who have phoned into the show – Ross Strachan, who is gutted, Simon Donnelly, who is not, Mark Baker, who works at an academy at a Championship club, and Alex Watt, who could be in for a long few days before Liverpool attempt to exact revenge in this weekend’s Premier League meeting between the sides at Stamford Bridge.
There was no doubting the quality of Eden Hazard’s winner.
But controversy surrounded Chelsea’s equaliser and Jurgen Klopp spoke about just that in his press conference, which we have audio highlights from, and which rounds off the podcast. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

It’s the first of Liverpool’s big double-header with Chelsea tonight as the clubs do battle at Anfield in the Carabao Cup.
And to get the lowdown on the team standing in Reds’ way of continuing their perfect start to the season, we spoke to Nizaar Kinsella, the Chelsea correspondent for Goal.
Nizaar talks the revolution new manager Maurizio Sarri is ushering in at Stamford Bridge, whether Eden Hazard will play and the teenage talent tipped to fill the brilliant Belgian’s boots if he doesn’t, how Ross Barkley is getting on, and much more else besides.
We also speak to our Liverpool FC reporter Ian Doyle who, with James Pearce having a day off (of sorts), was at Melwood for Jurgen Klopp’s pre-match press conference.
He talks the player who is certain to start the tie, a possible full debut for Fabinho, and whether Klopp should target the Carabao Cup for his first silverware as Reds boss.
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It’s the first of Liverpool’s big double-header with Chelsea tonight as the clubs do battle at Anfield in the Carabao Cup.
And to get the lowdown on the team standing in Reds’ way of continuing their perfect start to the season, we spoke to Nizaar Kinsella, the Chelsea correspondent for Goal.
Nizaar talks the revolution new manager Maurizio Sarri is ushering in at Stamford Bridge, whether Eden Hazard will play and the teenage talent tipped to fill the brilliant Belgian’s boots if he doesn’t, how Ross Barkley is getting on, and much more else besides.
We also speak to our Liverpool FC reporter Ian Doyle who, with James Pearce having a day off (of sorts), was at Melwood for Jurgen Klopp’s pre-match press conference.
He talks the player who is certain to start the tie, a possible full debut for Fabinho, and whether Klopp should target the Carabao Cup for his first silverware as Reds boss.
Enjoy this Preview, and we’ll be back after the match with our Post-Game podcast. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Seven wins from seven, top of the Premier League, and off to a flyer in the Champions League, but have Liverpool hit top gear yet?
That is the question Reds season-ticket holders Sean Bradbury, Dan Kay and Paul Philbin answer in our latest View from the Kop podcast.
There is no doubt Jurgen Klopp's side played within themselves in the second half of the 3-0 victory over Southampton, which Paul says is exactly the type of one he's been waiting for.
It was a victory that also extended Liverpool's unbeaten league run at home to 24 matches, an impressive record of 16 wins and eight draws that make Joey Barton's comments today perplexing.
The lads discuss those, and also the difference in atmosphere between European nights and afternoon kick-offs at Anfield, before talks turn to Mohamed Salah, his return to the scoresheet at the weekend and his interesting evening at the FIFA awards.
Whether Salah will start Wednesday's Carabao Cup clash with Chelsea is open to question but Sean is certain it is a competition Klopp must target to claim the first trophy of his Reds reign.
The focus then switches to the second game in the double-header with Chelsea and the visit of Manchester City to Anfield and why the rivalry between those clubs and Liverpool is one-sided. Dan, in particular, has strong opinions on the subject.
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Seven wins from seven, top of the Premier League, and off to a flyer in the Champions League, but have Liverpool hit top gear yet?
That is the question Reds season-ticket holders Sean Bradbury, Dan Kay and Paul Philbin answer in our latest View from the Kop podcast.
There is no doubt Jurgen Klopp's side played within themselves in the second half of the 3-0 victory over Southampton, which Paul says is exactly the type of one he's been waiting for.
It was a victory that also extended Liverpool's unbeaten league run at home to 24 matches, an impressive record of 16 wins and eight draws that make Joey Barton's comments today perplexing.
The lads discuss those, and also the difference in atmosphere between European nights and afternoon kick-offs at Anfield, before talks turn to Mohamed Salah, his return to the scoresheet at the weekend and his interesting evening at the FIFA awards.
Whether Salah will start Wednesday's Carabao Cup clash with Chelsea is open to question but Sean is certain it is a competition Klopp must target to claim the first trophy of his Reds reign.
The focus then switches to the second game in the double-header with Chelsea and the visit of Manchester City to Anfield and why the rivalry between those clubs and Liverpool is one-sided. Dan, in particular, has strong opinions on the subject.
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There is a special guest on the first Blood Red podcast of the week.
The Farm frontman and author Peter Hooton joins James Pearce, Connor Dunn and host Joe Rimmer ahead of the launch of his superb new book, The Boot Room Boys: The Unseen Story of Anfield’s Conquering Heroes.
But before they get stuck into that, there is the little matter of a history-making seventh straight win for Liverpool to review.
The 3-0 victory over Southampton took Peter back to a glorious chapter in the club’s history while James feels it was further proof of how Jurgen Klopp’s style of play has evolved at Anfield.
There is plenty of praise for Xherdan Shaqiri, Alisson Becker as well as Virgil van Dijk. But with Dejan Lovren now close to fitness, who should partner the Dutchman at centre-back?
Talk then turns to Wednesday’s Carabao Cup clash with Chelsea. Connor reckons the Reds should go for it, and Joe does, too, but James insists Klopp should approach it differently, and Peter agrees. However, if the Liverpool boss does ring the changes, there will be no place for Lazar Markovic, whose sorry situation is discussed.
And another must-listen rounds off with a chat about Peter’s book, his motivation behind writing it, and the new nuggets of information and magnificent pictures it contains for Reds fans to pore over. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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There is a special guest on the first Blood Red podcast of the week.
The Farm frontman and author Peter Hooton joins James Pearce, Connor Dunn and host Joe Rimmer ahead of the launch of his superb new book, The Boot Room Boys: The Unseen Story of Anfield’s Conquering Heroes.
But before they get stuck into that, there is the little matter of a history-making seventh straight win for Liverpool to review.
The 3-0 victory over Southampton took Peter back to a glorious chapter in the club’s history while James feels it was further proof of how Jurgen Klopp’s style of play has evolved at Anfield.
There is plenty of praise for Xherdan Shaqiri, Alisson Becker as well as Virgil van Dijk. But with Dejan Lovren now close to fitness, who should partner the Dutchman at centre-back?
Talk then turns to Wednesday’s Carabao Cup clash with Chelsea. Connor reckons the Reds should go for it, and Joe does, too, but James insists Klopp should approach it differently, and Peter agrees. However, if the Liverpool boss does ring the changes, there will be no place for Lazar Markovic, whose sorry situation is discussed.
And another must-listen rounds off with a chat about Peter’s book, his motivation behind writing it, and the new nuggets of information and magnificent pictures it contains for Reds fans to pore over. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Today's 3-0 win over Southampton means Liverpool have won their opening seven competitive matches of a season for the first time in the club’s history.
And more importantly it means Jurgen Klopp’s side moved two points clear at the top of the table ahead of a Carabao Cup and Premier League double-header with Chelsea and then a trip to Manchester City before the next international break.
Little wonder, then, that spirits are high on your latest Post-Game podcast.
The show, as always, kicks off with the considered verdict of our Liverpool FC correspondent James Pearce.
You will then hear from Reds supporters Ross Strachan, Alex Watt, Simon Donnelly, Sam Planche and Mark Baker.
And we finish off with audio highlights from Klopp’s press conference, in which the Liverpool manager gives his thoughts on a very good afternoon’s work, Virgil van Dijk’s fitness after the centre-back came off against his former club, and the perfect start to the season and the big matches that are to come.
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Today's 3-0 win over Southampton means Liverpool have won their opening seven competitive matches of a season for the first time in the club’s history.
And more importantly it means Jurgen Klopp’s side moved two points clear at the top of the table ahead of a Carabao Cup and Premier League double-header with Chelsea and then a trip to Manchester City before the next international break.
Little wonder, then, that spirits are high on your latest Post-Game podcast.
The show, as always, kicks off with the considered verdict of our Liverpool FC correspondent James Pearce.
You will then hear from Reds supporters Ross Strachan, Alex Watt, Simon Donnelly, Sam Planche and Mark Baker.
And we finish off with audio highlights from Klopp’s press conference, in which the Liverpool manager gives his thoughts on a very good afternoon’s work, Virgil van Dijk’s fitness after the centre-back came off against his former club, and the perfect start to the season and the big matches that are to come.
Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Liverpool will look to make it a club record seven straight wins to start a season when they welcome Southampton to Anfield this afternoon.
And you would not bet against them given the fabulous form Jurgen Klopp’s side are in.
But what of the team standing in their way?
Well, for our Preview podcast, we spoke to a Saints expert to get the inside track.
Adam Leitch is the chief sports writer of the Southern Daily Echo, who can also be found on the Total Saints Podcast, and we talked Southampton’s form, Danny Ings, Mark Hughes, the revolving door at St Mary’s, Virgil van Dijk and much more else besides.
You will then hear from our Liverpool FC correspondent James Pearce, who sent over some thoughts on the drive back from Jurgen Klopp’s press conference at Melwood. Don’t worry, he was in the passenger seat.
Enjoy – and we’ll be back later for our Post-Game show. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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