Blood Red: The Liverpool FC Podcast

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Poetry in Motion: Football at breaking point while Liverpool left wondering how to re-discover their best under Klopp May 05, 2021

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After a weekend in which Liverpool’s trip to Old Trafford was postponed due to supporter protests in backlash to the failed European Super League, Neil Fitzmaurice is back with Poetry in Motion. Joined by Joe Rimmer and Marcus Banks, the panel get into the Reds’ frustrating campaign, highlighted by recent off-field events. Moving on from events on-pitch, Fitzy opens the debate to discuss the finances within the game, how to challenge the wealth of Manchester City and how the Reds can get back to competing. Also on the agenda is the idea of supporter representation in decision-making board discussions as well as a brief look ahead to the weekend’s visit of Southampton. Enjoy.
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Fabinho special: Brazilian's rise to Liverpool stardom via Mourinho, Mbappe, Monaco and more May 05, 2021

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In his three seasons at Anfield, Fabinho has establishing himself as a crucial player for Liverpool under Jurgen Klopp. So in this special podcast, Matt Addison tracks the progress of the Brazilian, getting the insight on his career so far and exploring how that has shaped the world-class midfielder he has become today. Starting in Brazil, with his youth and early senior career at Paulinia and then Fluminense, Matt speaks to Tiago Ferreira, who outlines why Fabinho left his homeland so early on, and how he left his former club with plenty of regrets. Then Real Madrid expert Scott Martin outlines why Los Blancos signed Fabinho on loan from Rio Ave, and how they made a huge error that has forced them into changing their youth policy. And finally, Rich Allen from Get French Football News outlines how Fabinho progressed at AS Monaco under Leonardo Jardim, alongside the likes of Kylian Mbappe and Bernardo Silva, becoming a big part of one of the most exciting, attacking teams of the modern era. Signed for £39m in the summer of 2018, Fabinho has been another Liverpool bargain, but the best could still be yet to come. Enjoy.
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The Academy Show: Mateusz Musialowski and Max Woltman impress as Jurgen Klopp watches FA Youth Cup success May 04, 2021

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Liverpool reached the FA Youth Cup semi-final on Friday night by beating Arsenal 3-1 at Anfield with goals from Max Woltman, Mateusz Musialowski and James Norris. So in the latest edition of The Academy Show, Matt Addison joins Guy Clarke to discuss Marc Bridge-Wilkinson's side reaching the last four of the competition, where they will take on Ipswich Town. After hearing from Reds U18s boss Bridge-Wilkinson, Matt and Guy focus in on the performances of the goalscorers, Woltman and Musialowski, as well as James Balagizi, Billy Koumetio and Jarell Quansah. Matt also has a chat with Football London's chief football writer, Alan Smith, about Liam Millar, who is on loan at Charlton Athletic from Liverpool.
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The Bottom Line: FSG’s naivety over European Super League | Stefan Szymanski interview May 03, 2021

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With the aftermath of the failed European Super League still rumbling on, Dave Powell is back with The Bottom Line podcast. In the latest episode, the Liverpool ECHO's business of football writer is joined by economist and author of 'Soccernomics', 'Money and Football', and 'Winners and Losers', Stefan Szymanski. Exploring ownership models, what the future may hold for the likes of FSG in European football and how the landscape may change, a number of themes are covered. The possibility of a salary cap and the consequences it would have is also explored along with the potential of a return to the European Super League model.
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Blood Red: Liverpool’s visit to Manchester United POSTPONED after supporter protests at Old Trafford May 02, 2021

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Liverpool’s Premier League visit to take on Manchester United has been postponed due to security breaches at Old Trafford. Supporter unrest at plans for a European Super League saw fans twice get into the stadium ahead of the game. Join Guy Clarke, Ian Doyle and Paul Gorst for reaction to the match being postponed and the impact of the failed European Super League plot.
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Behind Enemy Lines: Edinson Cavani's Manchester United swansong gives Liverpool hint to what Luis Suarez reunion could offer May 02, 2021

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Guy Clarke speaks to the Manchester Evening News’ senior football writer Tyrone Marshall about Manchester United ahead of Liverpool’s trip to their old rivals today. With Champions League football all-but secured for next season and a Europa League final berth looking likely, there is plenty to get stuck into about United: How Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is beginning to prove doubters wrong; the European Super League fallout; Paul Pogba turning in his best form for the club, and five goals in five games for Edinson Cavani. Plus, with Cavani playing so well, should Liverpool consider a return for Luis Suarez having seen how well his compatriot has performed at Old Trafford? Enjoy.
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Allez Les Rouges: FSG in last-chance saloon with Liverpool fans as Old Trafford awaits May 01, 2021

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Peter Hooton is joined by fellow 'legacy fans' Kieth Culvin, Ste Monaghan and John Nicolson for this Liverpool FC must-listen. But while the latest Allez Les Rouges podcast starts with a joke, it's content is serious as the panel reflect on the sorry European Super League saga that lasted 48 hours but has left many Liverpool fans with ill-feeling towards the club's owners FSG for the part they played in the doomed breakaway competition. Peter and Co discuss how they felt at hearing the news that the Reds were turning their back on their beloved European Cup and signing up for the all-new league, the response of the football world, the subsequent apology from FSG chief John W Henry, and how Jurgen Klopp would have taken it all. There is a little football chat, too, looking back on the draw with Newcastle United and looking ahead to this weekend's crucial clash with bitter rivals Manchester United at Old Trafford.
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Blood Red: Jurgen Klopp out to end Old Trafford jinx to keep Liverpool's Champions League hopes alive Apr 30, 2021

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Ahead of Liverpool’s Premier League visit to Manchester United, the Blood Red podcast previews the action. Reds boss Jurgen Klopp has yet to win in his previous six visits to Old Trafford but what better time to end that jinx with his side desperately needing victory to close the gap on fourth-placed Chelsea. Guy Clarke, Paul Gorst, Ian Doyle and David Lynch look ahead to the match, discuss Liverpool’s hopes of securing Champions League football, as well as the latest injury news on Virgil van Dijk, Jordan Henderson, Joe Gomez and Joel Matip. Plus, there is usual team selector and match predictions.
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Press conference: Jurgen Klopp on social media boycott, Old Trafford visit & van Dijk, Henderson, Gomez & Matip update Apr 30, 2021

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Jurgen Klopp has given the latest update on the fitness of Virgil van Dijk, Jordan Henderson, Joe Gomez and Joel Matip ahead of the visit to Manchester United. Speaking to the media, Klopp revealed all four are back out running, but remain someway from full training with the rest of the squad. The German also spoke about the club taking part in the social media blackout and the importance of the cause before speaking about the trip to Old Trafford. With the Reds in much need of points in their battle for a top four finish Klopp was asked whether or not now is an ideal time to be taking on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side. Enjoy.
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Houllier's Treble Winners #9: Gary Mac enters Reds folklore with Goodison winner as Barcelona & Wycombe seen off to reach finals Apr 29, 2021

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April 2001 saw Liverpool reach two cup finals, in the form of the FA Cup and UEFA Cu, seeing off Wycombe Wanderers at Villa Park and Barcelona over two legs in Europe to reach the finals in Cardiff and Dortmund respectively. Between those were three crucial league games in Gerard Houllier side's bid to secure a top-three finish culminating in one of the greatest Merseyside derbies in Premier League history. Join Guy Clarke and Dan Kay as they reminisce on one of the most memorable months in Liverpool's history in the latest instalment of Houllier's Treble Winners. Enjoy.
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