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Walk On: The Athletic FC's Liverpool show
The Athletic's James Pearce, Simon Hughes and Andy Jones join Tony Evans to bring you the very best insight into Liverpool Football Club twice a week, every week
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Episodes
- Walk On: The Athletic FC's Liverpool show
Late joy by the Trent but questions remain
Simon Hughes and James Pearce join Tony Evans to unpack a chaotic final act in Nottingham, from VAR confusion and Alexis Mac Allister’s stoppage-time strike to…
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Flying full-backs and cutting Forest down to size
Andy Jones and James Pearce join Tony Evans to react to Arne Slot’s latest press conference, assess the ongoing right-back crisis, and dig deeper into the form…
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FA Cup joy — plus we need to talk about Mo
Andy Jones and James Pearce join Tony Evans to break down the 3–0 win at Anfield, asking what the strong line-up tells us about Slot’s priorities and whether…
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Reds win on the road but right-back curse deepens
Andy Jones and Simon Hughes join Tony Evans to discuss Liverpool grinding out a crucial 1–0 win at Sunderland, breaking the Black Cats unbeaten home record…
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Six wins in 20: how deep is Liverpool’s slump?
James Pearce and Simon Hughes join Tony Evans to dissect the chaotic defeat to Manchester City — from Szoboszlai’s stunning opener to VAR controversy, a red…
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Youth vs urgency: Liverpool’s transfer gamble
James Pearce and Simon Hughes join Tony Evans to assess what a quiet deadline means for Arne Slot’s squad, including what to expect from summer arrival Jeremy…
- Walk On: The Athletic FC's Liverpool show
Comebacks, contracts & Richard Hughes goes Jacquet shopping
Simon Hughes and James Pearce join Tony Evans to react to Liverpool’s 4–1 victory over Newcastle, a game transformed by Hugo Ekitike’s two goals in two minutes…
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Slot’s unpopular opinion & why Liverpool are sticking by him
Simon Hughes and James Pearce join Tony Evans to break down Wednesday night’s European rout, standout performances and another injury which further leaves…
- Walk On: The Athletic FC's Liverpool show
Who’s to blame as self-sabotage champions strike again?
Andy Jones and James Pearce join Tony Evans to reflect as Liverpol’s unbeaten run ends at 13 - and in the process sees them drop out of the top four after…
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Victory in the Velodrome; are Liverpool back on track?
Gregg Evans and James Pearce join Tony Evans to reflect on a convincing Champions League win in Marseille. The panel assess Mohamed Salah’s role, a standout…
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Booed at Anfield: Where does Slot go from here?
Andy Jones and James Pearce join Tony Evans to discuss that hugely frustrating draw at Anfield against Burnley. Liverpool remain unbeaten — but it doesn’t feel…
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Can Liverpool afford to stand still in January transfer market?
Andy Jones and James Pearce join Tony Evans to discuss the return of the Premier League and their concerns over squad depth and selection headaches. Are…
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Cup progress made & how does Alonso sacking impact Slot?
James Pearce and Adny Jones join Tony Evans to discuss a 4-1 cup win against Barnsley, and whether the availability of Xabi Alonso - relieved of duties this…
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Does performance at Emirates ease the scrutiny on Slot?
James Pearce and Andy Jones join Tony Evans to discuss a decent night for Liverpool away to the league leaders, albeit one that ends in yet another draw. The…
- Walk On: The Athletic FC's Liverpool show
From euphoria to agony: Liverpool’s 97th-minute gut punch
Andy Jones and James Pearce join Tony Evans to discuss the fallout from a bruising draw at Fulham, asking whether this was one of the most deflating moments of…
- Walk On: The Athletic FC's Liverpool show
Unbeaten but uninspiring; Reds make flat start to 2026
Andy Jones and James Pearce join Tony Evans to discuss Liverpool’s frustrating start to 2026, a goalless draw against Leeds at Anfield. The panel debate…
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Wunderbar Wirtz stars in Wolves win
Andy Jones and Gregg Evans join Tony Evans to discuss Liverpool putting three more points in the Christmas stocking with that nervy 2–1 win over Wolves. They…
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Festive cheer or festive fear? Isak's injury nightmare
James Pearce and Andy Jones join Tony Evans to look back on a hard-fought win away at a bad-tempered Tottenham, but questions linger over the cost. The guys…
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Strikers, status & systems: Ekitike’s rise at Liverpool
James Pearce and Andy Jones join Tony Evans to break down how Ekitike has established himself as the club’s No.1 up front, and what his rise means for…
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Crisis, what crisis? Salah, Brighton & what comes next
James Pearce and Oliver Kay join Tony Evans to unpack a calmer Anfield afternoon that still carried big implications. They assess Salah’s impact off the bench…
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Unity in Milan, uncertainty at Anfield
Simon Hughes and Andy Jones join Tony Evans for the latest instalment of the Salah saga. Liverpool returned from the San Siro with a vital Champions League win…
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What have you done Mo?
James Pearce, Simon Hughes and Andy Jones join Tony Evans to unpack an explosive weekend at Liverpool, as Mohamed Salah publicly vents his frustrations after…
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Points dropped, more Salah questions & how to get more from Isak
Andy Jones and James Pearce join Tony Evans to reflect on another frustrating night at Anfield as Liverpool are held to a 1-1 draw by Sunderland. The panel…
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Isak scores & Wirtz shines as post-Salah era begins?
Andy Jones and Simon Hughes join Tony Evans to break down Liverpool’s much-needed win at West Ham, celebrate Alexander Isak’s long-awaited first Premier League…
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"We're in the s***" - does Slot have the answers?
Andy Jones and Gregg Evans join Tony Evans to pick through a shock heavy defeat in the Champions League, as Arne Slot’s side slip to a ninth defeat in 12 and…
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Can Slot turn things around?
Simon Hughes and Andy Jones join Tony Evans to assess Liverpool’s damaging defeat to Nottingham Forest. The guys break down Virgil van Dijk’s blunt post-match…
- Walk On: The Athletic FC's Liverpool show
Robbo remembers Diogo, Semenyo links & a must-win weekend
James Pearce and Andy Jones join Tony Evans as the international comes to an end, with the guys assessing how Liverpool’s players fared. On a night of high…
- Walk On: The Athletic FC's Liverpool show
Kenny Dalglish: the player, manager & his significance to Liverpool
James Pearce and Simon Hughes join Tony Evans during the international break for a deep dive into the life, legacy and lasting impact of one of Liverpool’s…
- Walk On: The Athletic FC's Liverpool show
Inside Arne Slot's Liverpool with James Pearce: Klopp's departure, Slot's appointment & winning the title
James Pearce joins producer Guy to discuss his new book, Walk On: Inside Arne Slot's Liverpool, looking back on last season's historic Premier League title…
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How does Arne Slot fix Liverpool?
James Pearce and Andy Jones are with Tony Evans to assess Liverpool’s biggest issues and react to the PGMOL’s defence of the Virgil van Dijk offside call…
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Is the title defence over already?
Tony Evans is joined by Simon Hughes and James Pearce… at least for a little while — before James was forced off injured with a sore throat, and Andy Jones…
- Walk On: The Athletic FC's Liverpool show
Liverpool find form ahead of City test
James Pearce and Andy Jones join Tony Evans to bathe in the glow of that 1-0 victory over Real Madrid and look ahead to the Man City game at the weekend. The…
- Walk On: The Athletic FC's Liverpool show
Corner turned ahead of Trent's return?
Andy Jones and James Pearce join Tony Evans to reflect on Liverpool finally snapping their losing run in the Premier League. The panel ask whether the 2-0 win…
- Walk On: The Athletic FC's Liverpool show
Is the Villa game a must-win for Slot?
Gregg Evans and Simon Hughes join Tony Evans on this episode of Walk On. As Liverpool were dumped out of the Carabao Cup at the hands of Crystal Palace, the…
- Walk On: The Athletic FC's Liverpool show
Have Liverpool been figured out?
Andy Jones and Simon Hughes join Tony Evans for a debrief of another bad weekend for Liverpool, falling to Brentford (and 'Keith Andrew's well-oiled machine')…
- Walk On: The Athletic FC's Liverpool show
Frankfurt, formations & Frenchmen
Simon Hughes and James Pearce are alongside Tony Evans for this episode as we relive the 5-1 victory away in Germany - and find out how man Frankfurters James…
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Where is Liverpool's title-winning identity?
James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans after the bruising 2-1 defeat to Manchester United at Anfield. The panel ask if Liverpool are now in…
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How do Liverpool get back on track against Man United?
James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans ahead of Liverpool returning to action with Manchester United coming to Anfield! Mohamed Salah, Alexis…
- Walk On: The Athletic FC's Liverpool show
15 years of FSG: the highs, the lows & the transformation of Liverpool
Simon Hughes and James Pearce are alongside Tony Evans for this episode as we take a look back on 15 years of FSG ownership ahead of their 15th anniversary in…
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Why it's not time to panic & do Liverpool miss Diaz?
James Pearce and Andy Jones join Tony Evans as they settle into the long days of the international break. Now a few days removed from the ‘week of three…
- Walk On: The Athletic FC's Liverpool show
Salah's slump & leaky defence - where is it all going wrong?
James Pearce and Andy Jones are alongside Tony Evans as Liverpool fell to a third successive loss, the worst run of Arne Slot's managerial career. Join the…
- Walk On: The Athletic FC's Liverpool show
From bad to Wirtz - how does Slot fix things?
James Pearce and Andy Jones are alongside Tony Evans as they get stuck into Liverpool suffering back-to-back defeats for just the second time under Arne Slot…
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Has Liverpool's luck run out?
Liverpool’s unbeaten run is over — but was the defeat at Crystal Palace just a stumble, or something that’s been coming for a while? Simon Hughes and Mark…
- Walk On: The Athletic FC's Liverpool show
Oh, Hugo! & what does Leoni injury mean for Liverpool?
James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans to get into Liverpool’s Carabao Cup win over Southampton which had plenty of talking points — from…
- Walk On: The Athletic FC's Liverpool show
Gravenberch's midfield masterclass & mind the gap Mikel
James Pearce and Simon Hughes are with Tony Evans to bask in the glory of Liverpool being five points clear at the top of the Premier League win after derby…
- Walk On: The Athletic FC's Liverpool show
Van Dijk delivers, Simeone sulks & dogs of war or dogs in prams?
Liverpool do it the hard way again! James Pearce and Simon Hughes join Tony Evans to relive that last minute drama in Liverpool’s European clash against…
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Liverpool put on another late show but where was Isak?
James Pearce and Andy Jones are alongside Tony Evans, fresh from a cold Turf Moor! The guys dissect another dramatic finish with Mohamed Salah’s stoppage-time…
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Hungary's Red Lads & will Isak debut on Sunday?
James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans as Liverpool return from the international break. The guys look ahead to a hectic run of six games in 16…
- Walk On: The Athletic FC's Liverpool show
Liverpool’s uneasy England dynamic & is Konate off to Madrid?
With the international break in full swing, Simon Hughes and Andy Jones are alongside Tony Evans to dig into Liverpool’s uneasy relationship with the England…
- Walk On: The Athletic FC's Liverpool show
Liverpool's record-breaking summer: transfers, missed deals & what next?
James Pearce & Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans to unpack a historic transfer window for Liverpool, with more than £400m spent – the biggest outlay in…
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Isak Anfield-bound & Szoboszlai's moment of magic!
James Pearce and Andy Jones join Tony Evans to react to the news Liverpool are closing in on a record-breaking deal for Alexander Isak. We also look back on…
- Walk On: The Athletic FC's Liverpool show
Handling Ngumoha’s rise & are Reds ready for Arsenal test?
James Pearce and Andy are alongside Tony Evans ahead of Arsenal’s visit to Anfield. The Athletic’s senior data analyst Mark Carey also drops by to look ahead…
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Rio strikes to seal chaotic win at Newcastle
Fresh from a wild night at St James Park, James Pearce joins Tony Evans and Oli Kay to analyse another disjointed but ultimately victorious performance by the…
- Walk On: The Athletic FC's Liverpool show
Chiesa chant addressed & Isak saga rumbles on ahead of visit to Newcastle
Tony Evans, Simon Hughes and James Pearce are here for the latest Walk On podcast to address the Federico Chiesa chant before discussing the continuing…
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Federico proves he’s here to win on emotional opening night
James Pearce and Andy Jones join Tony Evans from Anfield to react to an emotional night at Anfield to kick-off the new Premier League season. The Reds title…
- Walk On: The Athletic FC's Liverpool show
Guehi & Leoni: Hello, defensive reinforcements?
James Pearce and Andy Jones are with Tony Evans ahead of Liverpool's Premier League curtain-raiser at home to Bournemouth on Friday night. Before looking ahead…
- Walk On: The Athletic FC's Liverpool show
Liverpool’s new boys shine, but defence falls short at Wembley
James Pearce, Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans Tony Evans to react to that Community Shield defeat. With all three of them in attendance at Wembley, they…
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Liverpool season preview: Transfers assessed & can Reds win back-to-back titles?
James Pearce, Simon Hughes and Andy Jones are all alongside Tony Evans ahead of a bumper look ahead to the new season. With the Reds beginning their season at…
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Is Rio ready & how are Liverpool spending so much?
James Pearce joins Andy Jones and Tony Evans from Tokyo following Liverpool's 3-1 pre-season win over Yokohama F. Marinos with Florian Wirtz, Trey Nyoni and…
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What will Hugo Ekitike bring to Liverpool?
James Pearce and Andy Jones join Tony Evans prior to Liverpool completing the signing of Eintracht Frankfurt forward Hugo Ekitike. The Athletic's Bundesliga…