Blood Red: The Liverpool FC Podcast

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Allez Les Rouges: Is Istanbul the new Rome and is it time to unleash Rhian Brewster Aug 15, 2019

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Host Peter Hooton is back with the new season underway and is joined by regular guests John Nicolson and Kieth Culvin as well as musician Kieran Molyneux, who’s been part of the BOSS Nights across Europe. Reflecting on the Reds’ momentous fourth UEFA Super Cup win over Chelsea in Istanbul. Looking ahead to the weekend’s game with Southampton, Peter reflects on how far the Reds have come under Jurgen Klopp and ponders whether it’s time to unleash Rhian Brewster. With Kieran in the studio, there’s plenty to discuss regarding the BOSS Nights, especially the atmosphere in Madrid for the Champions League Final. Enjoy! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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The Agenda: Super Cup success, Firmino appreciation and Adrian the hero Aug 15, 2019

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So the Reds have their fourth UEFA Super Cup following the penalty shootout win over Chelsea in Istanbul. To react, the Agenda is here, looking back on the latest historic European night in the rich history of Liverpool FC. Join Kristian Walsh and Joel Rabinowitz from liverpool.com as they talk through the game’s big talking points. From lifting the trophy to the impact Roberto Firmino had coming off the bench - and that’s before getting to the man in the limelight right now, Adrian. If you want, you can also check the pod out on our Blood Red YouTube channel. Watch, like and subscribe HERE. Enjoy! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Post-Game: An Istanbul shootout 14 years on to give Liverpool Super Cup success Aug 15, 2019

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So the Reds have their first piece of silverware this season in the bag. Istanbul, penalties - haven’t we heard that before. A game that started on Wednesday evening and finished on Thursday morning - and it wasn’t short on talking points. From Jurgen Klopp’s starting XI to the impact of Roberto Firmino, VAR - did Tammy Abraham dive - and of course Adrian stepping in to be the penalty shootout hero. Well, Post-Game is here to you bring instant reaction from Istanbul. The Echo’s Paul Gorst delivers his verdict, you’ll hear Jurgen Klopp’s post-match press conference in full and then, of course, there’s a selection of supporters having their say too. Enjoy! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Behind Enemy Lines: Reds return to Istanbul against Lampard’s youthful Chelsea following loss of Eden Hazard for Super Cup showdown Aug 14, 2019

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Ahead of tonight’s game we take a look at Liverpool’s Super Cup opponents, Chelsea. Having suffered their heaviest opening day Premier League defeat going down 4-0 to Manchester United at Old Trafford. With the club’s all-time top scorer Frank Lampard now in the dugout, we catch-up with football.london’s Chelsea FC correspondent Oliver Harbord. We talk through a summer of change at Stamford Bridge with the Europa League winners replacing Maurizio Sarri with Lampard. On the pitch, talisman Eden Hazard has also gone with the club unable to bring in a like-for-like replacement due to being under a two-window transfer ban. Who are the young players to be wary of - and will the Blues pose a threat to Jurgen Klopp’s men following their opening day humbling. Enjoy! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Analysing Anfield: Getting defensive, hurting Chelsea, triggering Southampton and how much Alisson will really be missed Aug 13, 2019

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Liverpool enjoyed a near-perfect start to their Premier League campaign with a 4-1 win over Norwich City - but there have been some grumblings around their defensive display. Picking apart these concerns are Kristian Walsh and Josh Williams, who also look at the 90 minutes in general, and what Liverpool did really well. The question of their new offside trap is raised, as well as the injury to Alisson Becker, and what it means for the medium-term future of the Reds' aspirations. The Super Cup against Chelsea is also previewed, with hopes high given how the London side capitulated against Manchester United, while a brief look ahead at Southampton is also offered. The future of Dejan Lovren, and if Liverpool should sell, is discussed too. A must-listen as always. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Blood Red Istanbul: Super Cup preview - do the Reds have anything to fear and Dejan Lovren future Aug 13, 2019

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Ahead of the UEFA Super Cup, Blood Red has hit the road, making the trip out to Istanbul prior to kick-off. Join Ian Doyle, Paul Gorst and Blood Red debutant Dan Austin from liverpool.com as they preview the game - and much more besides. Beginning by talking about the occasion, the guys discuss the significance of the trophy before getting onto the opposition. Following a summer of change, there are some strong thoughts on the threat - or perhaps lack of - Chelsea will provide under Frank Lampard. Focusing back on Jurgen Klopp’s men, the defence comes under the microscope - is Trent Alexander-Arnold’s place in the side under threat and is now the right time to cash in on Dejan Lovren. Enjoy! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Blood Red: How will the Reds deal with their goalkeeping headache, is Lovren off and Mo memories Aug 12, 2019

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Following on from Liverpool’s opening night win on Friday against Norwich City, the Blood Red podcast is here for your comprehensive lookback on the weekend’s action. Sean Bradbury is joined by Connor Dunn and Caoimhe O’Neill to talk through the big talking points. With Alisson taken off with a calf injury, there’s news of another incoming in the goalkeeping department with Adrian now set to deputise. While there may be a lack of numbers between the sticks, the same isn’t quite true of the goalkeeping department with news Dejan Lovren is linked with a move to Serie A. Looking ahead to Wednesday night, there’s plenty to debate as to which XI Jurgen Klopp should pick for the Super Cup clash with Chelsea - and that’s all before rounding off with a reminiscent gaze back over Mo Salah’s stay at Anfield so far two years on from him making his debut away at Watford. Enjoy! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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The Agenda: Premier League is back, goalkeeping worries and City lay down marker Aug 11, 2019

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Premier League football is back following Liverpool opening the season on Friday night, seeing off Norwich City 4-1 at Anfield. Halfway through the opening weekend, the Agenda is here to reflect on what we’ve seen so far. Join Joe Rimmer and Theo Squires as they look back on the win over Norwich City, discussing the impact of both Mo Salah and Divock Origi as well as the injury to Alisson Becker and the options Jurgen Klopp now faces in goal. Looking further afield and there’s a glance to the fortunes of Manchester City given their opening day 5-0 win away to West Ham. Enjoy! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Post-Game: Liverpool open with routine win - but worries over Alisson fitness Aug 09, 2019

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The Premier League is back as Liverpool open the new season with a win over Norwich City at Anfield. Despite the goal glut as the newly promoted Canaries were put to the sword, goalkeeper Alisson was replaced before half-time, with Adrian coming on for his Liverpool debut. Join Guy Clarke as we bring you comprehensive reaction from the opening night win. Hear Liverpool reporter Ian Doyle’s verdict of the showing at Anfield, Jurgen Klopp’s post-match press conference in full as well as a selection of Reds supporters. Enjoy! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Behind Enemy Lines: Championship champions, the Liverpool old boy pulling the strings and the diminutive Argentine threat Aug 09, 2019

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So, the new Premier League season is here and with that comes a look ahead to the opposition Liverpool face on the opening night. After waiting 9 weeks, 4 days, 22 hours and 3 minutes since the full-time whistle in Madrid sounded, the Reds are back in action. Here we catch up with freelance broadcaster, journalist and commentator Stuart Hodge to get the lowdown on Norwich City. From the style in which they won the Championship last season, to the impact former Liverpool academy scout Stuart Webber has played behind the season we find out what to expect from the Canaries. Enjoy! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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