Blood Red: The Liverpool FC Podcast

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Morning Bulletin: Downing Street response | Klopp’s Werner ‘talks’ | Pogba-Gerrard comparison Apr 21, 2020

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Welcome to the Morning Bulletin, rounding up the big headlines from overnight concerning Liverpool FC. Today, Matt Addison joins Paul Wheelock to discuss Downing Street’s response to concerns raised by the Liverpool ECHO’s political editor Liam Thorp about whether the Reds’ Champions League match with Atletico Madrid should ever have gone ahead; John Aldridge’s comments on the prospects of behind-closed-doors football; Jurgen Klopp’s planned ‘talks’ with Timo Werner, and an interesting comparison between Paul Pogba and a Liverpool great, made by a Manchester United great.

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Blood Red: Jurgen Klopp: Free Transfer Predator, the Gary Mac Ultras and how Liverpool are ready to take advantage in the transfer window Apr 20, 2020

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We're back with the latest offering from the Liverpool Echo, as we delve into all things transfers. How different could the market be after former Liverpool director of football Damien Comolli claimed only three clubs may be in a position to spend this summer? And does that mean free agents could become more valuable than ever? Join Guy Clarke, Ian Doyle, Caoimhe O'Neill and Sean Bradbury as they get stuck into which players could appeal to the Reds, why those already in Jurgen Klopp's squad could become even more valuable, as well as looking through the good, bad and ugly of the club's previous free transfer dealings. Enjoy!

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Neil Mellor talks football's support for the NHS, 'Boot the Virus' and life in lockdown Apr 19, 2020

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Former Liverpool striker, turned Sky Sports pundit Neil Mellor joins us to talk about life in lockdown, more than five weeks on from Liverpool's last outing. As well as giving his thoughts on the Premier League being suspended, Mellor talks with host Guy Clarke about the way in which football has rallied behind those on the frontline, from the #PlayersTogether campaign launched by Jordan Henderson to a campaign he is backing, 'Boot The Virus', as professional, and ex-professionals, donate memorabilia to raise funds for the NHS. You can find more at bootthevirus.com as well as on both Twitter and Instagram @bootthevirus

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Split Opinion: Has big game player Divock Origi’s Liverpool career run its course? Apr 18, 2020

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As Liverpool striker Divock Origi celebrates his 25th birthday, Split Opinion is here to discuss whether or not the Belgian has a future at Anfield. Having come up with huge moments in his Liverpool career against Tottenham Hotspur, Barcelona, Everton and more, Origi has certainly become a cult hero. But with the Reds persistently linked with RB Leipzig’s Timo Werner, could the Reds be set to cash in on the striker and Origi and Liverpool go their separate ways? Guy Clarke is your host as both Matt Addison and Theo Squires give either side of the argument. Enjoy.

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Blood Red: Liverpool ultimate Premier League World XI, Premier League latest and could Jose Mourinho really have been Liverpool manager? Apr 17, 2020

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With the latest from the Premier League, how the EFL's stance could shape what happens, plus how Jose Mourinho could've become Liverpool manager, we have a bumper Blood Red podcast for you. Plus, we dedicate the second half of the pod to naming Liverpool's Best World XI from the Premier League era, with a couple of criteria thrown in for good measure. With only one nationality and just three members of Jurgen Klopp's current side allowed, Guy Clarke is in the chair as Paul Gorst, Theo Squires and Matt Addison all have a go at picking their XIs. Enjoy.

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Bundesliga transfer special: Werner's release clause, why a move for Gotze makes sense and the man to replace Klopp Apr 16, 2020

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Matt Addison speaks to German football commentator and Bundesliga expert Kevin Hatchard to get the lowdown on the players being linked with moves to Anfield from Jurgen Klopp's homeland. Timo Werner, Jadon Sancho, Mario Gotze and Kai Havertz all get a mention as Hatchard explains the likelihood of each deal taking place this summer. There is also the latest on ex-Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho, who has spent this season on loan at Bayern Munich, and a discussion of how Bundesliga clubs like Bayern Munich, who have returned to training in Germany despite coronavirus concerns, could provide an example to the Premier League, paving the way for the Reds to collect their long-awaited league title. While RB Leipzig boss Julian Nagelsmann is also proposed as a potential future Liverpool manager. Enjoy!

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Morning Bulletin: Nike kit 'leak' | Havertz comments | Transfer boost | Noel Gallagher Apr 16, 2020

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Welcome to the Morning Bulletin, a new podcast on the Blood Red channel, every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, rounding up the big headlines from overnight concerning Liverpool FC. Today, Sean Bradbury joins Paul Wheelock to discuss leaked images of what is supposedly Liverpool’s new kit with Nike; some interesting comments from Kai Havertz; why the Reds will be in a strong position once the transfer market opens, plus an admission from Noel Gallagher. And there’s also chance to wish a very happy 60th birthday to Rafael Benitez. Have a good one, Rafa!

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Analysing Anfield: Defensive data transfer succession picks | Alphonso Davies, Dayot Upamecano and Achraf Hakimi Apr 15, 2020

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To wrap up our Liverpool transfer data succession planning picks, our attention switches to the defensive third. In place of Alisson Becker, Andy Robertson, Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez and Trent Alexander-Arnold making up the Reds recognisable defensive unit, we look into what alternatives may be out there. Bayern Munich’s Alphonso Davies, RB Leipzig’s Dayot Upamecano and Real Madrid’s on loan Borussia Dortmund Achraf Hakimi full-back also features. All that and many more names suggested as Josh Williams and David Hughes delve through the data. Enjoy.

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Morning Bulletin: Hillsborough tribute | Financial hit | Furlough U-turn | Werner doubts Apr 15, 2020

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Welcome to the Morning Bulletin, a new podcast on the Blood Red channel, every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, rounding up the big headlines from overnight concerning Liverpool FC. Today, Matt Addison joins Paul Wheelock to discuss a report from our chief LFC writer Ian Doyle about just how much it will cost the Reds if this season’s Premier League returns behind closed doors. That then leads to news regarding another top-flight club reversing their furloughing decision, and the impact coronavirus could have on the transfer market, with one Liverpool legend casting doubt over a possible deal for Timo Werner. But before all of that, there are details of how the city will pay tribute to the 96, on what is the 31st anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Liverpool Classics: Reds sow the seeds for Klopp's dramatic European nights to come in thriller against Dortmund Apr 14, 2020

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Just months into Jurgen Klopp's tenure he'd taken the Reds to a League Cup final, beaten reigning champions Chelsea in the Premier League and seen off Manchester United in the Europa League, but even more drama was to follow. Four years on from Liverpool's stunning 4-3 home win over Borussia Dortmund Guy Clarke, Dan Kay and Matt Addison look back on the game, it's context and the significant role it played in shaping Klopp's reign at Anfield. From the poignancy of the 27th anniversary of the Hillsborough Disaster commemorated prior to kick-off, to the drama on the field as the legacy the game left, all bases are covered. With Divock Origi, Philippe Coutinho, Mamadou Sakho and Dejan Lovren all on the scoresheet, join us as we look back on the tale of the tie as the Reds would eventually make it to the Europa League final. Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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