The Liverpool Way Podcast

The Liverpool Way Podcast

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May 11, 2025 78 mins

The Reds had to settle for a draw after squandering a 2-0 half time lead, but the result was almost a sideshow as all of the headlines will be about the booing of Trent Alexander-Arnold.

Chris Smith, Paul Natton and TLW Editor Dave Usher were all at Anfield and experienced first hand what went down, including Reds fighting other Reds in the Kop and players gesturing at the fans to stop booing. Just a thoroughly unpleasant afternoon...

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After almost a full season of speculation Trent Alexander-Arnold today finally delivered the news that had been expected and feared - he is leaving Liverpool for free in the prime of his career.

Chris Smith and Dave Usher have a chat about the situation, covering a wide range of issues including the process behind it, why Trent may be making a decision he lives to regret, the announcement itself and how that was handled as well as ...

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A much changed Liverpool side conceded early and late in a 3-1 loss at Chelsea that probably wasn't deserved but ultimately doesn't really matter as the title has already been sewn up of course.

Dave Usher and Paul Natton discuss the performance, specifically how the fringe players did, and how that it is likely to impact their future with the club moving forward.

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May 2, 2025 110 mins

You may have heard, but the Reds won the league at the weekend! We did a pod immediately after the Spurs game and promised you a follow up pod after we've had time to take everything in. Well here it is.

Chris Smith is joined by TLW Editor Dave Usher as well as Stu Montagu and John Brennan to reflect on the events of Sunday and all of the glorious content to come out in the days that followed.

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We've known it for some time but it was finally confirmed as the Reds thrashed sorry Spurs to secure the title in Arne Slot's first season in charge. The scenes at Anfield will stay with everyone for a long time as this was a celebration for the ages.

TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by most of the lads for this. John Gallagher, Dan Thomas and Paul Natton are there from the start, while others pop in and out or send in voice message...

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Just one more win needed now after Trent Alexander-Arnold came off the bench to win it for the Reds. Despite dominating the game it looked like the goal was never going to come but Trent's strike sparked joyous scenes in the away end and sets it up nicely for next weekend.

Chris Smith is joined by Julian Richards and TLW Editor Dave Usher to talk a little bit about the game and a lot about Trent and Virgil amongst other stuff.

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April 13, 2025 99 mins

One step closer. Once again the Reds were unconvincing but cometh the hour cometh the captain, as Virgil Van Dijk headed a late winner to send Arne Slot's men 13 points clear at the top and needing to just two more wins to guarantee the title.

TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by Paul Natton and John Gallagher to look back on another game of two halves, and there's also discussion on the contract situations of Virgil and Trent.

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April 11, 2025 50 mins

The episode we've been waiting to do all season! Mo Salah has ended months of speculation by agreeing a new deal which will keep him at Anfield for at least the next two years.

Chris Smith and TLW Editor Dave Usher drop everything for an emergency pod discussing the news Reds have been hoping for since what seems like forever.

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April 6, 2025 92 mins

Liverpool slipped to their first away loss of the season as Arne Slot's side shot themselves in the foot with an error strewn first half horror show that left them with too much to do after the break.

The second half display was much improved and the Reds could have escaped with a point had Harvey Elliott's shot not struck the woodwork, but overall they can have no complaints.

Chris Smith is joined by Julian Richards and TLW Editor...

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Diogo Jota's goal was enough to secure the win and send the Reds 12 points clear at the top after another controversial Merseyside derby in which James Tarkowski escaped one of the clearest red cards you'll ever see. Paul Tierney doing Paul Tierney things.

With most of the other lads otherwise engaged on a Thursday morning, TLW Editor Dave Usher and Terry McDonald look back on an ultimately satisfying evening that means a 20th Leag...

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A desperately disappointing outing at Wembley meant it was Newcastle ending a long trophy drought rather than Liverpool adding another League Cup to the collection and a first piece of silverware for Arne Slot.

Chris Smith is joined by Dave Usher, Stu Montagu and John Gallagher to traipse through this forgettable final. The lads also talk through the big picture issues raised by this showing, while staying ever mindful that an hist...

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March 12, 2025 71 mins

The Champions League dream is over for another year as PSG came to Anfield and turned around the 1-0 deficit from the first leg before dumping the Reds out on penalties.

Chris Smith and TLW Editor Dave Usher reflect on a disappointing night in which the result might not have even been the worst thing, as injuries to Trent Alexander-Arnold and Ibou Konate put their availability for Sunday's Wembley clash with Newcastle in serious da...

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The Reds recovered from a wretched first half to come from a goal down against the Saints and run out comfortable 3-1 winners in the end as a Darwin Nunez strike and two penalties from Mo Salah opened up a 16 point gap at the top.

TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by Julian Richards and Paul Natton to look back on a mixed afternoon in terms of performance, and to look ahead to the massive midweek clash against PSG at Anfield.

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March 6, 2025 86 mins

Alisson Becker produced a performance for the ages to almost single handedly repel a lively PSG side before Harvey Elliott came off the bench to steal victory with his first touch late on.

Chris Smith is joined by Dan Thomas and TLW Editor Dave Usher to reflect on an incredible night in France as the Reds committed the heist of the decade on an impressive PSG who will be wondering just how they didn't win. Alisson. That's your answ...

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February 27, 2025 122 mins

The gap at the top is now 13 points after a comprehensive, dominant 2-0 win over Newcastle at a bouyant Anfield. Szoboszlai and Mac Allister got the goals but it could easily have been more as the Reds laid down a marker ahead of next month's Cup Final date with the Geordies.

TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by Julian Richards for a free-wheeling conversation that eventually covers the game, as well as a whole lot more besides.

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February 23, 2025 107 mins

What a weekend! The Reds extended their lead at the top to 11 points with a drama-free, professional 2-0 win at the Etihad to take full advantage of Arsenal's slip up the day before.

Goals from Salah and Szoboszlai sank the Champions as Arne Slot's tactical flexibility came to the fore. Chris Smith is joined by Stu Montagu and TLW Editor Dave Usher to look back on one of the most satisfying weekends in a long time.

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February 20, 2025 82 mins

Another draw for the Reds, their sixth in the last 11 games, as goals from Mo Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold ensured the spoils were shared on a frustrating night at Villa Park.

TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by Paul Natton and John Gallagher to look back on an eventful game that could have gone either way in the end, and to look ahead to a massive game at the Etihad this weekend.

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Goals from Luis Diaz and Mo Salah restored the Reds' seven point lead at the top of the table, but Wolves made Arne Slot's side work hard for the points on a nervy afternoon at Anfield.

TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by Paul Natton to look back on a strange afternoon at Anfield, and to look ahead to a big game at Villa Park this Wednesday.

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February 13, 2025 102 mins

Michael Oliver took centre stage as the last ever derby at Goodison Park ended in complete carnage, with the Reds controversially having victory snatched away from them with the final act of the game, as Curtis Jones, Arne Slot and Sipke Hulshoff were all given red cards after the full time whistle.

There's a hell of a lot to get through here, and Chris Smith is joined by Ian Brown and TLW Editor Dave Usher to try and make some sen...

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The Reds are no longer competing on four fronts after a second string line up was dumped out of the FA Cup by Championship strugglers Plymouth.

TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by Stu Montagu and Julian Richards to sift through the wreckage of an abysmal performance and to look ahead to the Merseyside Derby in midweek.

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