Walk On: The Athletic FC's Liverpool show

It’s the hottest day of the year so far in the UK and transfer talk is hotting up with the Walk On team.

Tony Evans sits down with James Pearce and Andy Jones to discuss whether Curtis Jones still has a future at Liverpool after the Reds reject an approach from Inter Milan. Might the Italians come back for more though?

There’s an expert’s look on Yan Diomande as Seb Stafford-Bloor tells the team what they ca...

The first big arrival news of the summer has dropped! Liverpool are set to sign Spanish winger Victor Munoz from Osasuna.

Tony Evans is joined by James Pearce and Andy Jones to discuss what we know about the 22-year-old. How might he fit into Andoni Iraola’s new system? And what does his signature mean for the pursuit of Yan Diomande? 

Alexander Isak looks good again: a goal and two assists on World Cup duty for Sw...

James Pearce and Andy Jones join Tony Evans as Liverpool begin life under new head coach Andoni Iraola.

With the World Cup kicking off, the panel assess early impressions of Iraola following his first interview.

There’s new insight into how Liverpool moved quickly to secure Iraola, what attracted him to the role, and the importance of his relationship with sporting director Richard Hughes.

Finally attention turns to ...

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Simon Hughes and James Pearce join Tony Evans to debate the arrival of Iraola. Will his approach be the right fit for Liverpool and i...

James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans for an emergency episode after Liverpool announced the sacking of head coach Arne Slot.

The panel give their reaction to the announcement, discuss where things went wrong for the Dutchman at Anfield - before getting onto who could be his replacement, with outgoing Bournemouth head coach Andoni Iraola the clear frontrunner. But is he really the right fit for Liverpool? Shou...

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Andy Jones and James Pearce join Tony Evans to reflect on a difficult Liverpool season and ask the blunt question: where did it all g...

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Andy Jones and James Pearce join Tony Evans to reflect on an emotional final day at Anfield, as Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson say ...

Simon Hughes and James Pearce join Tony Evans ahead of Liverpool’s season finale, with Champions League football almost secured — but little sense of celebration around Anfield.

Focus quickly turns to what will be the final Liverpool appearances for Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson. What kind of send-off can the two modern club greats expect?

The Athletic’s Mark Carey also drops in to explain how Salah&rsquo...

Simon Hughes and James Pearce join Tony Evans after another damaging defeat for Liverpool FC — their 19th of a miserable campaign.

The focus turns to Mohamed Salah after his latest social media post. Is this a parting shot at Arne Slot and what should we make of teammates publicly backing it?

Beyond Salah, the panel dig into where the blame lies for Liverpool’s collapse this season. Has Slot become an easy scapego...

James Pearce and Andy Jones are alongside Tony Evans to discuss the latest events around Liverpool including Chelsea exploring the possibility of hiring Xabi Alonso as their next head coach.

With pressure mounting on Liverpool's Arne Slot, the panel reflect on how Chelsea's move for Alonso could impact the security of the Dutchman's position at Anfield.

Gregg Evans also joins to discuss the upcoming summer transfer window to ...

Simon Hughes and James Pearce join Tony Evans to reflect on a damaging draw with Chelsea — and a toxic atmosphere at Anfield.

With fans audibly turning on the team, the panel ask whether this is breaking point for Arne Slot.

The conversation also turns to the summer ahead. What does Slot mean when he says he knows exactly what the squad is missing?

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Simon Hughes and James Pearce join Tony Evans to unpack a big week at Liverpool FC — on and off the pitch.

With Mohamed Salah raising concerns about dressing-room standards and leadership after his departure, the panel debate whether Liverpool are facing a cultural reset — and who, if anyone, is ready to step up.

There’s also reaction to breaking news around ticket prices before the focus turns to a huge sum...

Simon Hughes and James Pearce join Tony Evans to dissect a damaging defeat for Liverpool FC at Manchester United.

After a dismal first-half display at Old Trafford, the panel assess how concerning the performance was, whether Arne Slot got it wrong tactically, and what a mounting tally of 18 defeats says about the direction of this team.

There is also an update on injuries to key players and a look at what needs to change thi...

Simon Hughes and James Pearce join Tony Evans to preview one of football’s biggest occasions as Liverpool FC head to Manchester United with third place on the line.

The panel dive into the history and intensity of the rivalry between England’s two most successful clubs — from its roots in industrial Britain to decades of dominance, with both sides now locked on 20 league titles.

There’s also the latest...

Simon Hughes and James Pearce join Tony Evans to assess the latest on Salah’s injury. Could that be the last time we see him in a Liverpool shirt?

There are signs of a new era emerging. Alexander Isak opened his Anfield account, while Florian Wirtz also got on the scoresheet — but are Liverpool starting to figure out how to get the best out of their big-money signings?

The panel also reflect on Liverpool winning t...

Simon Hughes and James Pearce join Tony Evans to assess the bigger picture at Anfield. With Arne Slot insisting the future looks promising, the panel ask whether that optimism is justified — or if major questions still need answering.

A big focus is on the goalkeeping situation. With injuries to Alisson Becker and Giorgi Mamardashvili, and Freddie Woodman stepping in, what does Liverpool’s long-term plan look like be...

Simon Hughes and James Pearce join Tony Evans to react to a dramatic derby day victory over Everton, sealed by a towering late header from Virgil van Dijk. Was it Liverpool’s most significant win of the season — and does the performance even matter if the result is this big?

There’s also fresh insight into Ibrahima Konaté’s contract situation, with positive signs emerging — and what that could mean ...

Andy Jones and James Pearce join Tony Evans to assess the fallout from defeat to Paris Saint-Germain — and the devastating news that Ekitike is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines. What does his absence mean for the remainder of the season and the summer transfer window?

With Ekitike out, the spotlight turns firmly to Alexander Isak. The panel discuss whether he’s ready to lead the line after a slow start to lif...

Simon Hughes and James Pearce join Tony Evans to reflect on a much-needed win over Fulham, headlined by 17-year-old Rio Ngumoha, who became Liverpool’s youngest-ever league scorer at Anfield.

The panel discuss whether this is the emergence of a genuine wildcard option ahead of the decisive Champions League clash with Paris Saint-Germain — or simply a rare bright spot in an inconsistent campaign.

Off the pitch, att...