Walk On: The Athletic FC's Liverpool show

James Pearce and Simon Hughes join Tony Evans to debate two huge decisions facing Liverpool. With Virgil van Dijk and Alisson Becker both out of contract next summer, should the club be looking to extend their stays? And could doing so risk another situation like the one with Mohamed Salah?

The lads also answer your questions, hear another listener's attempt at a new song for Jeremy Jacquet, discover a little more about Tony Evans' colourful career and revisit the legendary Joey Jones. And, to finish, James and Simon pick some of their favourite Liverpool players of all time.

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Host: Tony Evans
With: Simon Hughes & James Pearce
Producer: Nick Thomson
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Andy Jones and Simon Hughes join Tony Evans to reflect on a much-needed three points and Alisson’s brilliant performance at Crystal Palace.

Plus, we explore why Liverpool are so keen on Ronald Araujo and whether they should make his loan move permanent, discuss the latest developments in the club’s ownership, and put a new Jacquet song suggestion from a listener to the test.

There’s also a chance to ask the lads absolutely anything over the international break.

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Host: Tony Evans
With: Simon Hughes & Andy Jones
Producer: Nick Thomson
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Andy Jones and Simon Hughes join Tony Evans to pick through the collapse against Fenerbahce, including Jeremy Jacquet’s role in the opening goal, Alisson’s uncertain moments and whether playing Bradley Barcola through the middle was a mistake.

There was one bright spot, though: Trey Nyoni’s first senior goal. Has the teenager done enough to earn more opportunities? We also discuss Alexis Mac Allister’s comments about his future at Liverpool, which he has described as “painful and awful”.

Plus, listeners have been busy writing new Anfield songs and with Crystal Palace away next on Sunday, can Liverpool get back to winning ways before the international break?

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Host: Tony Evans
With: Simon Hughes & Andy Jones
Producer: Nick Thomson
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James Pearce and Simon Hughes join Tony Evans to reflect on Sunday’s 1-0 defeat. We discuss Liverpool’s attacking pressure, the lack of shots on target and the controversial penalty incident involving Alexander Isak.

We also look at whether there is genuine reason for optimism despite the defeat, and ask whether Liverpool are genuinely closing the gap on the best sides in the Premier League.

There’s a special surprise from producer Nick, following the brilliant reaction to listener Sam Lilly’s attempts to write some new songs for the Anfield crowd and with Liverpool heading to Istanbul to face Fenerbahce in the Champions League, we look ahead to Wednesday’s game.

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Host: Tony Evans
With: Simon Hughes & James Pearce
Producer: Nick Thomson
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Andy Jones and Simon Hughes join Tony Evans to discuss an action-packed night at Anfield, where Giorgi Mamardashvili and Joe Gomez became penalty-shootout heroes. After 15 spot kicks, it was Wesley Fofana who finally cracked, sending Liverpool through to the Carabao Cup quarter-finals. But just how much can the Reds take from the win?

We hear from listener Sam in New Zealand, who has written some new songs for Liverpool players, including Ronald Araujo. Could any of them become the next Anfield anthem?

The guys also pay tribute to Howard Gayle, the trailblazing former footballer who became Liverpool FC’s first Black player, reflecting on his legacy and place in the club’s history.

And with Arsenal visiting Anfield on Sunday, we look at what Andoni Iraola must get right against the Premier League champions. Who did enough against Chelsea to earn a starting spot, and can Liverpool make it six wins in a row — and put themselves in the conversation for the title?

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Host: Tony Evans
With: Simon Hughes & Andy Jones
Producer: Nick Thomson
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.