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Reds Unrestricted - a Liverpool F.C. podcast

228 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago -

David Comerford (Liverpool.com), Dan Clubbe (Redmen TV), Chloe Bloxam (RMTV) and guests discuss the headline issues around Liverpool Football Club.

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#77: Darwin Nunez and the discourse around LFC on Twitter

July 24, 2022 20:25 - 1 hour - 48.8 MB

Our panel: David Comerford [host] - https://twitter.com/Dave_Comerford Chloe Bloxam - https://twitter.com/ChloeBloxam Guest: Chris Coughlin - https://twitter.com/ccoughlin1995 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwLbFlaIGmNelVEg4NOlEOw Big Heads Media -  https://twitter.com/BHMpodcasts Intro/outro music: "Newer Wave" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

#76: Academy special - The lowdown on Liverpool's brightest prospects

July 13, 2022 18:28 - 34 minutes - 22.5 MB

Our panel: Dan Clubbe [host] - https://twitter.com/dan_clubbe Chloe Bloxam - https://twitter.com/ChloeBloxam David Comerford - https://twitter.com/Dave_Comerford  Guest: Matt Addison - https://twitter.com/MattAddison97 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwLbFlaIGmNelVEg4NOlEOw Big Heads Media -  https://twitter.com/BHMpodcasts Intro/outro music: "Newer Wave" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecomm...

#75: Salah stays! Our immediate reaction to Mo's new deal

July 01, 2022 17:28 - 29 minutes - 19.3 MB

Our panel: Chloe Bloxam [host] - https://twitter.com/ChloeBloxam Dan Clubbe - https://twitter.com/dan_clubbe David Comerford - https://twitter.com/Dave_Comerford  YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwLbFlaIGmNelVEg4NOlEOw Big Heads Media -  https://twitter.com/BHMpodcasts Intro/outro music: "Newer Wave" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

#74: Kop Outs and the LGBT+ fan experience at Liverpool

June 27, 2022 19:10 - 29 minutes - 20.9 MB

Topics: (00:45) - Jurgen Klopp as an ally (03:05) - The "rent boys" chant and LFC's response (13:00) - Liverpool's standard-setting campaigns (16:05) - The experience inside Anfield (19:55) - Social media homophobia (24:15) - Newcastle & Man City, owned by states where homosexuality is unlawful Our panel: David Comerford [host] - https://twitter.com/Dave_Comerford Chloe Bloxam - https://twitter.com/ChloeBloxam Dan Clubbe - https://twitter.com/dan_clubbe Kop Outs: Twitter - http...

#73: Farewell to Sadio Mane

June 17, 2022 20:03 - 1 hour - 46.2 MB

(01:30) - Initial reaction (06:10) - Thoughts on the signing of Mane in 2016 and his first season (20:20) - 2017-2018 (32:05) - When Mane was Liverpool's best player (39:30) - Does he still have plenty more to give? (56:00) - Favourite goals & performances (1:08:25) - Where he ranks among Liverpool/PL greats Our panel: David Comerford [host] - https://twitter.com/Dave_Comerford Chloe Bloxam - https://twitter.com/ChloeBloxam Guest: Chris Coughlin - https://twitter.com/ccoughlin19...

#72: Carvalho, Ramsay, Nunez and more - Summer transfer window special

June 09, 2022 16:45 - 1 hour - 58.1 MB

Topics: (01:05) - Fabio Carvalho with Fulham podcaster Morgan Calton (11:30) - Calvin Ramsay with Aberdeen journalist Ruaraidh Britton (23:30) - Potential midfield targets (51:15) - Nunez and potential Mane replacements Our panel: Chloe Bloxam [host] - https://twitter.com/ChloeBloxam Dan Clubbe - https://twitter.com/dan_clubbe David Comerford - https://twitter.com/Dave_Comerford  Guests: Morgan Calton - https://twitter.com/mccalton Ruaraidh Britton - https://twitter.com/Ruaraid...

#71: How are UEFA responding to the Stade de France scandal?

June 03, 2022 17:12 - 36 minutes - 22.8 MB

(01:40) - UEFA's *independent* investigation (10:40) - UEFA's responsibility? (15:50) - The pressure on them (18:30) - The 'next steps' (22:40) - Will there be an apology? (29:45) - Two flagship finals overshadowed Host: David Comerford - https://twitter.com/Dave_Comerford Guest: Chris Williams - https://twitter.com/Chris78Williams YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwLbFlaIGmNelVEg4NOlEOw Big Heads Media -  https://twitter.com/BHMpodcasts Intro/outro music: "Newer W...

Champions League Final preview part two: Can Liverpool cap off an unforgettable season?

May 25, 2022 22:02 - 1 hour - 49.8 MB

Topics: (00:50) - Will the Premier League disappointment have an effect? (08:30) - Rating the season with/without a UCL crown (19:20) - Sadio Mane's comments about his future (30:45) - Mo Salah's revenge mission (41:00) - Fabinho, Thiago and Klopp's team selection (01:01:30) - Confidence levels Our panel: Dan Clubbe [host] - https://twitter.com/dan_clubbe David Comerford - https://twitter.com/Dave_Comerford  Chloe Bloxam - https://twitter.com/ChloeBloxam YouTube - https://www.yo...

Champions League Final preview part one: The inside line on Real Madrid

May 24, 2022 19:12 - 33 minutes - 21.4 MB

Topics: (00:40) - Real Madrid's level (06:00) - Belief levels in the Real camp (12:05) - Karim Benzema (15:30) - Vinicius vs Trent (17:45) - The Real defence (22:30) - Real's preparations (26:35) - Likely starting XI Host: David Comerford - https://twitter.com/Dave_Comerford Guest: Eduardo Alvarez - https://twitter.com/Alvarez YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwLbFlaIGmNelVEg4NOlEOw Big Heads Media -  https://twitter.com/BHMpodcasts Intro/outro music: "Newer Wave"...

#68: 'The final day' - Can Gerrard & Liverpool snatch the title from Man City?

May 18, 2022 19:37 - 56 minutes - 37.7 MB

Topics: (00:45) - Reflections on Southampton (14:05) - Liverpool's mid-season revival (20:45) - City vs Villa (38:20) - Liverpool vs Wolves Our panel: David Comerford [host] - https://twitter.com/Dave_Comerford Chloe Bloxam - https://twitter.com/ChloeBloxam Guest: Chris Coughlin - https://twitter.com/ccoughlin1995 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwLbFlaIGmNelVEg4NOlEOw Big Heads Media -  https://twitter.com/BHMpodcasts Intro/outro music: "Newer Wave" Kevin MacLeo...

#67: 'Grinding through games' - Aston Villa 1-2 Liverpool reaction, Sadio Mane & Erling Haaland

May 11, 2022 10:23 - 58 minutes - 39 MB

Topics: (00:40) - Breaking down Liverpool's performance  (29:05) - Sadio Mane (38:35) - Fabinho injury (45:30) - Erling Haaland Our panel: Chloe Bloxam - https://twitter.com/ChloeBloxam Dan Clubbe - https://twitter.com/dan_clubbe David Comerford - https://twitter.com/Dave_Comerford  YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwLbFlaIGmNelVEg4NOlEOw Big Heads Media -  https://twitter.com/BHMpodcasts Intro/outro music: "Newer Wave" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under...

#66: 'Never in doubt' - Villarreal 2-3 Liverpool reaction & Spurs preview

May 04, 2022 09:38 - 58 minutes - 38.3 MB

Topics: (01:00) - Three-word match reviews and initial discussion (08:45) - What went wrong in the first half? (15:50) - What changed in the second? (26:25) - Luis Diaz (34:10) - The final (44:00) - Spurs preview Our panel: Dan Clubbe [host] - https://twitter.com/dan_clubbe David Comerford - https://twitter.com/Dave_Comerford  Chloe Bloxam - https://twitter.com/ChloeBloxam YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwLbFlaIGmNelVEg4NOlEOw Big Heads Media -  https://twitter.com/...

#65: 'I'm so glad' - Liverpool 2-0 Villarreal reaction & Newcastle preview

April 28, 2022 15:48 - 48 minutes - 31.8 MB

Topics:  (01:00) - Three-word match reviews & initial discussion (08:10) - Thiago (17:45) - Fabinho (28:20) - Ibrahima Konate (36:00) - Newcastle preview Our panel: David Comerford [host] - https://twitter.com/Dave_Comerford  Chloe Bloxam - https://twitter.com/ChloeBloxam Dan Clubbe - https://twitter.com/dan_clubbe YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwLbFlaIGmNelVEg4NOlEOw Big Heads Media -  https://twitter.com/BHMpodcasts Intro/outro music: "Newer Wave" Kevin MacLeod...

#64: 'Utterly undeniable dominance' - Liverpool 4-0 Manchester United reaction & Everton preview

April 20, 2022 11:55 - 1 hour - 46.7 MB

Topics: (00:55) - Three-word match reviews and initial discussion (07:30) - Thiago (20:40) - Salah (34:20) - Mane (46:15) - The state of Man Utd (57:00) - Honourable mentions (58:30) - Merseyside Derby preview Our panel: Chloe Bloxam - https://twitter.com/ChloeBloxam David Comerford - https://twitter.com/Dave_Comerford  Guest: Farrell Keeling - https://twitter.com/farrellkeeling Empire of the Kop podcast - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeJNhSrBGgcM6FlaKHpMd9g Reds Unrestric...

#63: 'Semi-final booked' - Liverpool 3-3 Benfica reaction & Man City preview (again)

April 14, 2022 11:10 - 1 hour - 54.3 MB

Topics: (04:15) - Three-word match reviews and initial discussion (18:05) - Roberto Firmino (27:35) - Kostas Tsimikas (38:40) - Honourable mentions ft. Darwin Nunez (49:00) - Villarreal  (58:05) - Man City preview Our panel: Dan Clubbe [host] - https://twitter.com/dan_clubbe David Comerford - https://twitter.com/Dave_Comerford  Chloe Bloxam - https://twitter.com/ChloeBloxam YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwLbFlaIGmNelVEg4NOlEOw Big Heads Media -  https://twitter.com...

#62: Benfica 1-3 Liverpool reaction & Man City preview with 93:20's Howard Hockin

April 06, 2022 12:50 - 1 hour - 56.4 MB

Topics: 00:55 - Inside the Estadio da Luz 05:55 - Three-word match reviews, rating the performance, looking ahead to the second leg 18:00 - Luis Diaz 25:55 - Naby Keita 30:05 - Ibrahima Konate 33:00 - Trent Alexander-Arnold 38:50 - Mo Salah and the line-up vs City 52:00 - City preview with Howard Hockin  Our panel: David Comerford [host] - https://twitter.com/Dave_Comerford  Chloe Bloxam - https://twitter.com/ChloeBloxam Dan Clubbe - https://twitter.com/dan_clubbe 93:20 - https:...

#61: The expert lowdown on Champions League opponents Benfica

March 31, 2022 23:00 - 51 minutes - 34.5 MB

00:50 - Benfica's season so far, how they compare to Porto & Sporting 16:20 - Current form 20:20 - Playing style 24:05 - Absentees 29:00 - Familiar names (Taarabt, Vertonghen, Otamedi) 38:15 - Darwin Nunez and the danger men 48:10 - Prediction Our panel: Chloe Bloxam - https://twitter.com/ChloeBloxam David Comerford - https://twitter.com/Dave_Comerford  Guest: Cristiano Oliveira - https://twitter.com/10CO10 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwLbFlaIGmNelVEg4NOlEOw Big...

#60: Keep, loan, sell? 2022 edition

March 25, 2022 12:33 - 1 hour - 53.9 MB

Players: (02:20) - Neco Williams (09:05) - Nat Phillips (17:30) - Joe Gomez (26:00) - Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (41:20) - Naby Keita (47:45) - James Milner (56:35) - Takumi Minamino (01:06:25) - Divock Origi Our panel: Dan Clubbe [host] - https://twitter.com/dan_clubbe David Comerford - https://twitter.com/Dave_Comerford  Chloe Bloxam - https://twitter.com/ChloeBloxam YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwLbFlaIGmNelVEg4NOlEOw Big Heads Media -  https://twitter.com/BHMpodc...

#59: 'It feels real' - Arsenal 0-2 Liverpool reaction & Nottingham Forest preview

March 17, 2022 17:14 - 1 hour - 52 MB

On today's agenda: (04:10) - Three-word match reviews and initial discussion (a title-winning performance?) (18:30) - Joel Matip, finally getting the recognition he deserves (35:45) - Fabinho excellent again (40:05) - Alisson & Firmino (46:00) - Could Liverpool's five attackers be the difference? (01:01:20) - Who would you rather be? (01:12:10) - How should line up against Nottingham Forest? Our panel: David Comerford [host] - https://twitter.com/Dave_Comerford  Dan Clubbe - http...

#58: 'Pick your moments' - Liverpool 0-1 Inter reaction & Brighton preview

March 09, 2022 13:05 - 1 hour - 47.6 MB

On today's agenda: (02:10) - Three-word match reviews & initial discussion (ft. Sanchez's red card) (16:20) - Trent Alexander-Arnold shines defensively (28:55) - A slight dip for Mo Salah? (40:00) - Honourable mentions (43:20) - Potential last eight opponents (49:15) - Brighton preview Our panel: Dan Clubbe [host] - https://twitter.com/dan_clubbe Chloe Bloxam - https://twitter.com/ChloeBloxam David Comerford - https://twitter.com/Dave_Comerford Big Heads Media -  https://twitter...

#57: 'I'm sorry Taki' - Liverpool 2-1 Norwich reaction & West Ham preview

March 03, 2022 12:30 - 1 hour - 42.9 MB

On today's agenda: (03:50) Have some fans been overly harsh on Takumi Minamino? (14:25) Is this the kind of game that suits James Milner if he extends his contract? (23:35) Do we have to just accept that Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain will be inconsistent? (41:30) Is a quadruple a dream or a realistic target? (49:05) West Ham - How do Liverpool avoid a repeat of the loss in the autumn? How should Klopp line up? What will the score be? Our panel: Chloe Bloxam [host] - https://twitter.co...

#56: Our bumper EFL Cup final preview

February 24, 2022 13:47 - 1 hour - 59.1 MB

After discussing the headlines from Wednesday's night 6-0 win against Leeds, we turn our attention to Sunday from 40:55 onwards. Where has it gone wrong for Chelsea? Can Tuchel thwart Klopp again? And will Romelu Lukaku be involved? We'll cover all that and much more.  Our panel: David Comerford [host] - https://twitter.com/Dave_Comerford Dan Clubbe - https://twitter.com/dan_clubbe Chloe Bloxam - https://twitter.com/ChloeBloxam Chelsea guests: George Priestman - https://twitter...

#55: 'Weathered the storm' - Inter 0-2 Liverpool reaction & Norwich preview

February 17, 2022 10:58 - 56 minutes - 37.7 MB

The panel discuss a great result for Liverpool at the San Siro, thanks in large part to a game-changing triple-sub from Jurgen Klopp.  We consider whether Virgil van Dijk produced his best performance since his comeback and ask if Joel Matip is nervously looking over his shoulder at Ibrahima Konate.  Wednesday night also saw Harvey Elliott become Liverpool's youngest ever UCL starter, so we'll offer our verdict on his display.  And we finish with 15 minutes or so on Saturday's ga...

Bonus episode: The expert lowdown on Inter Milan

February 14, 2022 00:00 - 28 minutes - 18.7 MB

On Friday, Euan Burns from Sempre Inter joined us to offer insight on what Liverpool can expect in their Champions League Round of 16 meeting.  01:15 - Replacing Lukaku and co.  03:40 - The Serie A title race 06:40 - Inter's group stage performances 09:05 - Simone Inzaghi's style of play 11:20 - Inter's defence 13:15 - Lautaro Martinez 15:35 - Nicolo Barella's absence 18:45 - Injury list 21:30 - The mood in the Inter camp Presenters: Chloe Bloxam [host] - https://twitter.com/Chlo...

#53: 'Ready-made star' - Liverpool 2-0 Leicester reaction & Burnley preview

February 11, 2022 12:42 - 53 minutes - 36.3 MB

Topics: 02:50  -  Three-word match reviews & initial discussion 09:40  -  Luis Diaz 14:15  -  Fabinho & Thiago 24:05  -  Honourable mentions 32:35  -  Burnley preview | Our panel: Chloe Bloxam [host] - https://twitter.com/ChloeBloxam Dan Clubbe - https://twitter.com/dan_clubbe David Comerford - https://twitter.com/Dave_Comerford | Big Heads Media -  https://twitter.com/BHMpodcasts | Intro/outro music: "Newer Wave" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons...

#52: Luis Diaz, transfer window grades & Cardiff preview

February 03, 2022 18:21 - 1 hour - 52.1 MB

This week we extensively analyse Luis Diaz's move to Liverpool. Will it prove to be a bargain, what will he bring to Anfield and could Sadio Mane be ousted as the next generation takes shape? We also touch on Nat Phillips and Neco Williams' Deadline Day moves and the game against Cardiff. Topics: 03:50 - Luis Diaz 56:15 - Outgoings 69:00 - Cardiff Our panel: Dan Clubbe [host] - https://twitter.com/dan_clubbe David Comerford - https://twitter.com/Dave_Comerford Chloe Bloxam - ...

#51: Our most underrated Liverpool XIs

January 27, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 59.4 MB

Our panel: Dan Clubbe [host] - https://twitter.com/dan_clubbe David Comerford - https://twitter.com/Dave_Comerford Chloe Bloxam - https://twitter.com/ChloeBloxam Big Heads Media -  https://twitter.com/BHMpodcasts Intro/outro music: "Newer Wave" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

#50: Q&A with The Echo's Chief LFC writer, Ian Doyle

January 20, 2022 13:45 - 1 hour - 38.9 MB

Doyle offers insight on contracts, potential incomings and likely departures at Anfield.  Topics: 00:50 - Mohamed Salah's contract 09:30 - The future of Mane and Firmino 16:05 - Jarrod Bowen links 20:25 - Raphinha 24:05 - Jude Bellingham 33:15 - James Milner's last season at LFC? 39:35 - Neco Williams 45:10 - Nat Phillips 55:40 - Divock Origi Our panel: David Comerford [host] - https://twitter.com/Dave_Comerford Dan Clubbe - https://twitter.com/dan_clubbe Chloe Bloxam - https://...

#49: 'Bereft of ideas' - Liverpool 0-0 Arsenal reaction & Brentford preview

January 14, 2022 15:20 - 1 hour - 47.4 MB

The panel break down Liverpool's painful stalemate against Arsenal, questioning Jurgen Klopp's team selection and the tactics against 10 men.  We'll reflect on Takumi Minamino's woeful miss and discuss confidence levels ahead of the second leg.  Then we preview Sunday's game against Brentford. How do Liverpool avoid another slip-up against The Bees after September's draw? Topics: 05:15 - What went wrong? 27:30 - Minamino  40:20 - The second leg 46:15 - Brentford preview Our pan...

#48: Transfer special - Dream January windows

January 06, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 43 MB

With the January transfer window upon us, the panel pick out some (realistic) signings they'd love to see Liverpool make and discuss the players who may head out the door.  Our panel: Dan Clubbe [host] - https://twitter.com/dan_clubbe David Comerford - https://twitter.com/Dave_Comerford Chloe Bloxam - https://twitter.com/ChloeBloxam Big Heads Media: https://twitter.com/BHMpodcasts Intro/outro music: "Newer Wave" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: B...

#47: Mid-season Liverpool player ratings

December 29, 2021 21:54 - 1 hour - 61.5 MB

Our panel: David Comerford [host] - https://twitter.com/Dave_Comerford Dan Clubbe - https://twitter.com/dan_clubbe Chloe Bloxam - https://twitter.com/ChloeBloxam Intro/outro music: "Newer Wave" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

'What on earth?' - Liverpool 3-3 Leicester reaction

December 23, 2021 13:00 - 41 minutes - 28.1 MB

We delve into the main talking points from the enthralling EFL Cup win over Leicester City - Jurgen Klopp's team selection, Naby Keita's starring performance, Takumi Minamino's mixed night and Joe Gomez's road back to form. With the Leeds game on Boxing Day postponed, it's a shorter podcast than usual.  03:20 - Three-word match reviews and initial discussion 12:20 - Naby Keita 18:30 - Takumi Minamino 31:30 - Joe Gomez Our panel: Dan Clubbe [host] - https://twitter.com/dan_clubbe...

#46: 'What on earth?' - Liverpool 3-3 Leicester reaction

December 23, 2021 13:00 - 41 minutes - 28.1 MB

We delve into the main talking points from the enthralling EFL Cup win over Leicester City - Jurgen Klopp's team selection, Naby Keita's starring performance, Takumi Minamino's mixed night and Joe Gomez's road back to form. With the Leeds game on Boxing Day postponed, it's a shorter podcast than usual.  03:20 - Three-word match reviews and initial discussion 12:20 - Naby Keita 18:30 - Takumi Minamino 31:30 - Joe Gomez Our panel: Dan Clubbe [host] - https://twitter.com/dan_clubbe...

#45: 'Gerrard in disguise'

December 17, 2021 12:24 - 1 hour - 45.3 MB

The first half of this week's episode is business as usual - assessing the performance and raving about the man of the match, in this case Trent Alexander-Arnold.  We'll also ponder whether Thiago Alcantara's occasional sloppiness is a concern for Liverpool and whether Chelsea can keep pace with the top two in light of their draw with Everton.  But rather than finishing with a preview of the weekend, we instead discuss what the immediate future holds for the Premier League. It's f...

#44: 'More history made'

December 08, 2021 21:32 - 1 hour - 39.7 MB

The panel sing the praises of Liverpool's centre-back duo after a 2-1 Champions League win at the San Siro.  Ibrahima Konate as MOTM, but could it be the last we see of his partner Nat Phillips... We spend additional time previewing the weekend's game here, and that's because Steven Gerrard is coming back to Anfield. It promises to be a somewhat surreal occasion.  Topics: 2:50 - Three-word match reviews & initial discussion 7:45 - Ibrahima Konate 13:50 - Nat Phillips  25:45 - St...

#43: 'Merry Christmas, Everton'

December 02, 2021 17:15 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MB

The Reds Unrestricted panel convene to react to Liverpool's first win at Goodison Park for five years.  We'll talk Jordan Henderson's masterclass, Mohamed Salah's place in the LFC GOAT discussion and Diogo Jota's case to be our first-choice CF. And regular listeners will know that we finish up with a preview of the weekend's action. This time it's Wolves. What changes, if any, should Klopp make, and can Liverpool make it five wins on the bounce? Topics: 01:45 - Three-word match ...

#42: 'Alright for some'

November 25, 2021 12:45 - 59 minutes - 37.3 MB

Dave and Dan welcome new signing Chloe Bloxam onto the podcast to break down the 2-0 win against FC Porto. We marvel at Thiago's wondergoal and consider whether he could prove to be the difference this season.  We'll also offer our verdict on Tyler Morton's Champions League debut, Neco Williams' encouraging display and a mixed night for Ibrahima Konate.  We then look ahead to the weekend's game against Southampton. As ever, we'll outline our preferred line-ups before giving our sc...

#41: Edwards, Gerrard and Arsenal

November 15, 2021 17:00 - 36 minutes - 27 MB

We welcome Callum Sanderson back onto the podcast to consider the impact of Michael Edwards' exit and react to Steven Gerrard's PL return. What does he have to do at Villa to show he has what it takes to manage Liverpool? We finish by looking ahead to the Arsenal game, with the Reds aiming to bounce back from their defeat at West Ham.  Topics: 02:40 - Michael Edwards' departure confirmed 09:25 - Steven Gerrard appointed Aston Villa manager 22:05 - Arsenal preview Presenters: Da...

#40: 'Exorcising the demons'

November 04, 2021 17:00 - 37 minutes - 26.7 MB

The panel pick out the star performers from Wednesday's Champions League win against Atletico Madrid and consider what kind of teams Jurgen Klopp should field in the remaining group-stage dead-rubbers.  We then look to the weekend and a tough-looking trip to West Ham, sharing our preferred line-ups and score predictions. Should Kostas Tsimikas get the nod over Andy Robertson? Topics: 02:15 - Three-word match reviews & initial discussion 07:45 - Standout performers 17:45 - Selecti...

#39: 'World-class finisher'

October 28, 2021 11:30 - 37 minutes - 27.7 MB

The panel analyse Liverpool's League Cup win at Preston, picking out the star performers and discussing the form of Joe Gomez.  We'll then try to decide on the best approach for the quarterfinals.  And we finish, as usual, by looking ahead to the weekend. We'll offer our preferred XIs and score predictions for the game against Brighton.  02:00 - Three-word match reviews and initial discussion 08:30 - Joe Gomez 17:40 - Approach for the quarterfinals 24:45 - Brighton preview Presen...

#38: 'Horrible night's work'

October 20, 2021 11:00 - 36 minutes - 27.2 MB

The panel discuss Liverpool's unconvincing but satisfying Champions League victory against Atletico Madrid. We focus in particular on the Reds' defensive concerns and Naby Keita, who was withdrawn at half time.  Then we turn our attention to Sunday's clash with Manchester United. How confident are we feeling, and how should we line-up? Topics: 02:40 - Three-word match reviews and initial discussion 10:20 - Naby Keita 15:25 - Liverpool's defending 20:50 - Manchester United preview...

#37: Is Mo Salah really the best in the world right now?

October 09, 2021 23:00 - 39 minutes - 28.7 MB

In a busy international break episode, we consider how our early meetings with Chelsea and City have affected our title race confidence levels.  We'll also discuss Jordan Henderson's struggles and offer our takes on whether Salah really is the best player in the world right now.  And then there's a word on the Watford game to finish up. Intro - Newcastle takeover reaction 06:45 - Title confidence 14:25 - Jordan Henderson 19:40 - Mohamed Salah 29:30 - Watford Presenters: Dan Clu...

#36: 'Liverpool's second home'

September 29, 2021 15:30 - 36 minutes - 26.8 MB

Dave and Dan are joined by Bubbles from the Goal Diggers podcast to discuss Liverpool's thumping win against Porto. We'll look closely at Curtis Jones, who produced a man of the match display, and Andrew Robertson, whose inclusion might have raised a few eyebrows.  We then turn our attention to Sunday's massive clash with Manchester City. How will Liverpool cope with the absence of Trent Alexander-Arnold?  Topics: 01:50 - Three-word match reviews 06:25 - Curtis Jones 13:20 - Andy...

#35: 'Rabona penalty save'

September 22, 2021 15:00 - 34 minutes - 24.9 MB

Dave and Dan are joined by This is Anfield's Samuel Cox to reflect on the League Cup win over Norwich City. How much encouragement should we take from the performances of Takumi Minamino and Divock Origi, and how did our young debutants fare? We then turn our attention to Saturday's game against Brentford. As usual, we'll offer our preferred line-ups and score predictions. Topics: 02:00 - Three-word match reviews and initial discussion 10:20 - Takumi Minamino 14:25 - Divock Origi...

#34: Those European nights

September 16, 2021 10:15 - 36 minutes - 24.6 MB

Dave and Dan are joined by author and Liverpool writer Farrell Keeling to reflect on a thrilling victory against AC Milan. We focus specifically on the outstanding Fabinho, Divock Origi's positive performance and Joe Gomez's return.  Then we turn our attentions to Crystal Palace. Is it time for Klopp to field his strongest line-up? Topics: 04:20 - Three-word match reviews 09:15 - Fabinho 13:35 - Divock Origi 18:10 - Joe Gomez 23:30 - Crystal Palace Presenters: Dan Clubbe [host]...

#33: Uncertainty around Brazil stars dominates Leeds build-up

September 08, 2021 23:00 - 50 minutes - 36.5 MB

Dave and Dan are joined by Anfield Index founder Gags Tandon for a look at two of the week's transfer stories, the dispute with the Brazilian FA and Sunday's clash with Leeds United.  There's also a brief preview of Liverpool's Champions League campaign, which begins next week as AC Milan visit Anfield.  Topics: 03:50 - Jude Bellingham report 11:05 - Patson Daka report 19:00 - Champions League preview 28:30 - Brazilian FA dispute/Leeds  Presenters: David Comerford [host] - http...

#32: Could Liverpool be in long-term trouble?

September 02, 2021 23:00 - 36 minutes - 25.7 MB

With Michael Edwards now set to leave at the end of the season, much of Liverpool's team already peaking and Jurgen Klopp's tenure poised to end in 2024, we ponder if there's a storm brewing at Anfield. Presenters: Dan Clubbe [host] - https://twitter.com/dan_clubbe David Comerford - https://twitter.com/Dave_Comerford Guest: Tom Holmes - https://twitter.com/TomHolmes19 Intro/outro music: "Newer Wave" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attributio...

#31: Farewell, Powercube

August 26, 2021 10:15 - 35 minutes - 26.3 MB

Xherdan Shaqiri has sealed a move to Lyon. How do we reflect on his Liverpool career? Is £9.5million a good price? And does he now need replacing? We'll also briefly look back at the win over Burnley, or more specifically the starring performance of Harvey Elliott.  And then, of course, we look ahead to a massive game against Chelsea, which will pit Virgil van Dijk against Romelu Lukaku.  Topics: 02:30 - Xherdan Shaqiri 13:05 - Harvey Elliott 18:40 - Chelsea preview Presenters:...

#30: Liverpool make Henderson contract breakthrough after winning start

August 18, 2021 23:00 - 36 minutes - 24.7 MB

The panel offer their reaction to the news that Jordan Henderson has agreed a new contract, seemingly bringing a period of uncertainty to an end.  Mohamed Salah is the next priority, but how swiftly will that one be tied up? We also revisit the opening-day win over Norwich, offering our verdicts on Virgil van Dijk's comeback and Kostas Tsimikas' full debut.  And then it's the Burnley preview. How should Liverpool line-up, and what will the score be? Presenters: Dan Clubbe [host...

#29: Will Liverpool regain the title?

August 13, 2021 05:00 - 54 minutes - 38.4 MB

The new Premier League season starts today and this is our preview show. We’re going to look at the reasons to be confident and the reasons to be concerned ahead of this year’s title race, and we’ll also preview Saturday’s opener against Norwich.  Topics: 00:50 - Being back at Anfield 06:05 - Predicting where Liverpool will finish 09:50 - The strength of our first XI 17:35 - Do we have enough squad depth? 28:40 - Are we being underestimated? 36:15 - Preferred line-ups and score pr...

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