Blood Red: The Liverpool FC Podcast

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Post-Game: van Dijk the hero as Liverpool hang on to go 11 points clear Nov 30, 2019

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Now breathe... and sit back, relax and enjoy all the reaction to another huge, hard-fought victory for Liverpool. With Paul Wheelock in the host's chair, the Post-Game podcast kicks off with Paul Gorst's verdict on the 2-1 win over Brighton at Anfield, before we hear every word of Jurgen Klopp's after-match press conference. Then we hand the show over to six Liverpool fans - Simon Donnelly, Steve Dawson, Alex Watt, Ross Strachan, Matt Whitty and Owen Thomas. Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Academy Show: Seven heaven and an opportunity knocks in Carabao Cup quarter-final for the youngsters Nov 30, 2019

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Having seen off Napoli with a stylish 7-0 win on Wednesday night, the Academy Show is back with your latest dose of news out of Kirby. Guy Clarke and Matt Addison delve through the big talking points including the continuing star performances of U23s captain Curtis Jones. Having already featured for the first team this season, Jones grabbed a hat-trick in the midweek win over Napoli coming in for praise. With the looming Carabao Cup quarter-final on the horizon, with Neil Critchley likely to take charge of the tie, the guys also discuss the importance of the opportunity for the young stars against Aston Villa at Villa Park. Having centred much of the chat on the U23s, the U18s are also discussed as they prepare to begin the defence of their FA Youth Cup title won last season. Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Blood Red: How will Reds cope without Fabinho, favourite Take That songs and place in the record books in sight Nov 29, 2019

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The extent of Fabinho's ankle injury has been confirmed with the midfielder set to miss up to eight weeks with ankle ligament damage. Join Guy Clarke, Ian Doyle, Paul Gorst and Matt Addison as they talk through the week's big talking points and pick the bones out of Jurgen Klopp's press conference ahead of the visit of Brighton and Hove Albion. In talking through Fabinho's replacement cases are made for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Naby Keita, Adam Lallana and even Xherdan Shaqiri. Also on the agenda is the Reds' plans to extend the Anfield Road stand and Unai Emery's sacking at Arsenal before getting on Brighton, the panel selecting their teams to face the Seagulls and result predictions. Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Press Conference: Jurgen Klopp with Fabinho injury update, thoughts on Anfield Road expansion and tribute to Hillsborough families Nov 29, 2019

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Jurgen Klopp has been speaking to the press, ahead of tomorrow's game with Brighton and Hove Albion. First of all, following Thursday's verdict from court, Klopp pays tribute to the Hillsborough families and their tireless campaigning. The manager gives an update on Fabinho's ankle injury picked up on Wednesday night against Napoli and the opportunity it may open up for other members of the squad. With Liverpool announcing plans to extend the Anfield Road stand he speaks about expanding Anfield and following Unai Emery's sacking at Arsenal he is also asked about how manager's mental health and how they cope with the pressures and demands of the professional game. Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Blood Red: Anfield Road expansion explained as Reds look to expand Anfield to 61,000 Nov 29, 2019

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Liverpool have announced plans to extend the Anfield Road stand to 16,000 seats as the Reds look to take the overall capacity at Anfield to 61,000. Join Guy Clarke as he speaks with the ECHO's chief LFC writer Ian Doyle to get the lowdown on the plans and how it will help the Reds to continue to compete on the pitch. From the impact to the local community, FSG's commitment to investing in infrastructure and future plans for Anfield all bases are covered. Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Poetry in Motion: Frustrating night at Anfield as Koulibaly’s Napoli leave Liverpool with work to do Nov 28, 2019

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Liverpool still have work to do in the Champions League after being held by Napoli at Anfield as Allez Les Rouges are here to react. Neil Fitzmaurice is joined by Caoimhe O’Neill and Connor Dunn to look back over the 1-1 draw at Anfield. From the developing trend of falling behind to the impact Kalidou Koulibaly - plus how he could fit in alongside Virgil van Dijk in the Liverpool defence! Fabinho’s injury is discussed plus what impact failing to qualify for the knockout stage of the Champions League would have on the Reds’ season. Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Post-Game: Klopp speaks on Fabinho's ankle injury after Lovren secures point at home to Napoli in Champions League Nov 27, 2019

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Champions League qualification to the knockout stage isn't secure, just yet. Liverpool coming from behind tonight at Anfield to draw 1-1 with Napoli as Dejan Lovren cancelled out Dries Mertens' opener for Carlo Ancelotti's side. One major issue for the Reds tonight though is the fitness of Brazilian midfielder Fabinho who hobbled off inside the opening 20 minutes. Join Guy Clarke for all the reaction you need from Anfield including Jurgen Klopp's press conference, the thoughts of the ECHO's Liverpool correspondent Paul Gorst as well as a selection of our regular contributors. Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Analysing Anfield: Liverpool's hidden levels and why it should be a straightforward week Nov 27, 2019

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Analysing Anfield is back, albeit a day earlier than usual, as Josh Williams and David Alexander Hughes look back on Saturday's 2-1 win at Crystal Palace and this week's double-header with Napoli and Brighton at Anfield. The late victory over Palace continued Liverpool's remarkable start to the Premier League season, but this being the podcast it is, our football scouting experts delve deep into the performance at Selhurst Park. Why was there a drop off in intensity? Was Trent Alexander-Arnold's display a concern? Did it show why Joel Matip is missed? And are all of these last-gasp successes merely a ploy by Jurgen Klopp? Josh and David attempt to answer those questions before casting their eye over the visit of crisis-torn Napoli, and why Wednesday's Champions League clash could be more straightforward than most would expect. And the podcast finishes with a preview of the showdown with Brighton and a profile of a club and a manager who seem to be taking inspiration from Liverpool. Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Press Conference: Jurgen Klopp and Andy Robertson speak ahead of Napoli clash Nov 26, 2019

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Jurgen Klopp and Andy Robertson were in front of the media on Tuesday afternoon to speak ahead of Wednesday night's Champions League clash with Napoli at Anfield. Listen to exactly what they had to say here. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Road to Istanbul: Defeat in Monaco leaves Reds on the verge of European elimination Nov 26, 2019

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Back in the autumn of 2004 Liverpool were in a sticky position, sitting eighth in the Premier League and in a fight to qualify for the knockout stage of the Champions League. Ahead of matchday five, away in Monaco, both Milan Baros and Djibril Cisse were out through injury and the injury list was only set to get longer. Luis Garcia lasted just four minutes before being replaced with substitute Josemi also being taken off injured before the game was out. The stage was set for the final group game at home to Olympiakos. Join Guy Clarke and Dan Kay as they retrace the latest steps along the Road to Istanbul away in Monaco. Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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