The Anfield Wrap

Neil Atkinson, back in the chair after being sacked only days earlier, is joined for a sun drenched Rider, joining him for your usual mix of tunes and sarcasm are Adam Melia, Stephanie Heneghan and Adam Melia.

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John Gibbons is joined on this week's big show to celebrate the news of Mo Salah's new contract by Melissa Reddy, Adam Smith, James McKenna and Paul Senior.

Having joined Roberto Firmino in committing his long term future to the club, the Egyptian has shown his commitment and belief in Jurgen Klopp's project, and with a new deal for Rhian Brewster about to be signed Liverpool are getting their house in order the 2018/19.

Also on the agenda is a chat about the Reds only being days away from their first game of the season as Naby Keita and Fabinho report in at Melwood for the first day of pre-season training.

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Neil Atkinson is joined for this weeks City Talk show for a chat about Liverpool's squad next season, or more specifically, those players who might find themselves on the edges of it.

In an interview heavy show, Gareth Roberts also speaks to Ste Martin about this years Anne Williams Memorial Goal Day as well as Phil Reade and Andy Grant about Andy's book 'You'll Never Walk'.

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Neil Atkinson joined by Rob Gutmann, Ian Salmon, Dan Austin and John Gibbons for the week's big show.

On today's show, the panel discuss what Liverpool's options are should they not sign another goalkeeper over the course of the summer and whether any potential deal for Nabil Fekir can be reignited in light of comments from the players camp before having a discussion about Liverpool's wider recruitment strategy.

The show is ended with a discussion about the sensitive subject of Liverpool's auto-cup scheme and how the club have chosen to operate the scheme with many critical of season ticket holders getting preference over holders of club memberships, regardless of previous loyalty.

Today’s free Anfield Wrap show was supported by RedsBet. Tailor-made for Liverpool fans, RedsBet are an online gaming platform which seeks to build strong lasting partnerships with supporters that enable them to share 50% of net profits generated from bets to be used specifically for fan causes and other initiatives that matter to supporters. RedsBet offers a fun and innovative take on sports betting.

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Dan Austin, hosting this week's show, is joined Andy Heaton and Adam Smith as they look towards what Liverpool's forward line and midfield might look like next season and whether either area needs reinforcing.

Also in the show John Gibbons talks to Neal Heard about 'The Art Of Football' his book and the exhibition of the same name whilst Neil Atkinson and Gareth Roberts talk to Emy Onuora about his book 'Pitch Black: The Story of Black British Footballers and the ongoing problems with racism in English football.

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It's all change for the Rider line up as squads are rotated in the busy summer period. Adam Melia hosts for the "first" time and is joined by John Gibbons and Joe Connolly as they bring you Camden Hip Hop and Aussie Punk Rock mixed with the usual topical chat

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Today’s Anfield Wrap is a little bit of everything as Gareth Roberts, Rob Gutmann, Andy Heaton, Melissa Reddy and James McKenna discuss Rhian Brewster’s new deal, the continued links to Xherdan Shaqiri and Xabi Alonso’s suggestion regarding Liverpool’s squad strength.

England and the World Cup are also on the agenda, as is Patrice Evra’s reaction to Eni Aluko’s analysis on ITV and opportunities for female pundits in football.

Today’s free Anfield Wrap show was supported by RedsBet. Tailor-made for Liverpool fans, RedsBet are an online gaming platform which seeks to build strong lasting partnerships with supporters that enable them to share 50% of net profits generated from bets to be used specifically for fan causes and other initiatives that matter to supporters. With special bets such as Istan-bullseye, Salah-vating and Manéater, RedsBet offers a fun and innovative take on sports betting. Share the Glory!

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This week's show focusses on the brilliance of a conversation had between Paul Cope, Gareth Roberts and Stephen Warnock about what it is to be a young footballer, playing for Liverpool or from the area and hoping to go to the World Cup. Stephen has been there and done it and has been opening up on TAW Player about his experience through his career. We have taken this conversation for our listeners as it sets the tone for what so many must currently be going through in Russia.

John Gibbons talks to Paul Duhaney about the brilliance of the Africa Oye festival. Paul has run this festival for years and it is a jewel in Liverpool's crown.

Jonny Bongo has also been a jewel in Liverpool's crown. His bingo is taking over the world.

It's a cast of thousands, hosted by Neil Atkinson.

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It's a Rider tour de force this week as the Wham keeps coming but the songs are really rather overwhelming. 

Adam Melia and John Gibbons have a wedding to discuss. A wedding which was drink. John went to Parklife and saw Stephanie Heneghan's brother. You can't write this stuff. Except, of course, we do. 

Neil Atkinson hosts and here is the tracklisting: 

MARIBOU STATE – “FEEL GOOD” (FEAT. KHRUANGBIN) 

Kids See Ghosts - Cudi Montage 

Saltwater Sun - Hot Mess 

Colour Me Wednesday - Edge Of Everything 

Otha - One of the Girls 

Teleman - Cactus 

Lykke Li - Two Nights 

The Rebels Of Tijuana - Et Le Blizzard S'Estompe

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It's the second of two free free Anfield Wrap Special shows for the World Cup looking at the group stage in association with Redsbet.

We shift towards the perennial favourites of Brasil and Germany while pondering the impact of their semi final last time out.

There is a major defence of Bobby Martinez, a lot of Serbian chat and a good look at the group without a clear favourite - Group H.

John Gibbons hosts Dan Austin, Ian Ryan, Mo Stewart and Neil Atkinson in this feast of World Cup excitement.

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