Blood Red: The Liverpool FC Podcast

They say you have to be mad to be a goalkeeper. Well, Liverpool’s goalkeeping situation will have certainly been driving Jurgen Klopp mad so far this season. From injuries and howlers to shock transfers and penalty shootout heroics, it’s been a stark cry from last season’s stability between the sticks. With Alisson currently sidelined, Simon Mignolet enjoying pastures new, and Adrian adjusting to new surroundings, Theo Squires caught up with former Reds shot-stopper Adam Bogdan. The Hungarian is currently a free agent following his release from Liverpool earlier this summer, and while he’s keeping fit waiting for the right offer back in Budapest, he’s been an interested observer from afar following his former club during the opening weeks of the season. Opening up on his time at Anfield, Bogdan spills the beans on his move to the Reds, Brendan Rodgers’ sacking, and Jurgen Klopp’s arrival and how the German took the club from mid-table obscurity to European champions. The 31-year-old gives his view on Loris Karius' 2018 Champions League final performance, calling upon his own experiences of making mistakes when the whole Liverpool fanbase is watching, and just how hard it is as a goalkeeper when you suffer a concussion. He also shares what it was like at Melwood, revealing the likely and unlikely names who always shone in training. And finally, Bogdan reveals all about the Reds’ surprise summer signing, Andy Lonergan, having competed with the veteran for the goalkeeping jersey at Bolton Wanderers earlier in his career. It’s a fascinating listen. Enjoy! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool were back in their pressing groove and both Kristian Walsh and Josh Williams are buoyed by what they saw at Anfield - although they both have an apology for feeling how they did before the game. Unai Emery's diamond backfired, but the Reds had to make them pay. The duo look at how they did that, and the importance of intensity against the Gunners. For Pepe and Ceballos, it was an experience they are likely to never forget. The pair also discuss Liverpool's hopes of retaining the Champions League, while drawing up the best and worst case scenarios ahead of the draw on Thursday. There's also talk about Burnley, playing to their weaknesses and the wonder of Ashley Barnes which will keep the league leaders on their toes. Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Your dose of bitesize LFC news is here once again as we discuss reports Jurgen Klopp is considering taking a sabbatical once his Liverpool contract ends in 2022. Dan Austin and Dan Morgan from Liverpool.com talk about the impact the German stepping away could have at Anfield. What position could the Reds be in? When should planning start regarding any need to replace the German? And who could be the people in the frame to take charge. You can also check out the Agenda on our Blood Red YouTube channel here. Enjoy! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Just how good are Liverpool? Very good - as Saturday's 3-1 win over Arsenal at Anfield proved. And the Blood Red podcast is back to analyse the impressive victory that maintained the Reds' perfect start to the season and extended their lead at the top. After a mea culpa (of sorts) from host Joe Rimmer, Theo Squires, Dan Kay and our returning Liverpool FC correspondent Paul Gorst get stuck into the big talking points from the weekend, starting with the surprise tactics deployed by the Gunners, why it could be start of things to come, but why that is of no major concern. Talk then turns to two defenders who endured contrasting evenings at Anfield - David Luiz and Joel Matip. Regarding the Liverpool centre-back, the panel wonder whether Matip is now firmly established as Virgil van Dijk's defensive partner and just when his new deal will be agreed. Joe then struggles to find new words to describe Mohamed Salah but Dan does as he pays a huge compliment to Roberto Firmino. And, with good reason, there's also a lot of love for another of the Reds' Brazilian contingent. Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool continue their 100 per cent start to the new Premier League season, following the 3-1 win over Arsenal at Anfield. Getting the scoring starting was defender Joel Matip and so here on the Agenda we discuss the Reds’ best free transfers of all-time. Sean Bradbury and Theo Squires discuss their top fives using Matip as a starting point. Gary McAllister, James Milner, Fabio Aurelio, Jari Litmanen, Robbie Fowler, Markus Babbel and Maxi Rodriguez all feature in the discussion, but who comes out on top? You can also watch the episode on our Blood Red YouTube channel here. Enjoy! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Three wins out of three to start the new Premier League season. Three points clear at the top. Five points clear of defending champions Manchester City. A club-record equalling run of 12 straight league victories stretching back to April. And all that makes for one very happy Post-Game podcast as we react to the impressive 3-1 win over Arsenal at Anfield on Saturday evening with the view from the pressbox, the dugout and the stands. It's a podcast that starts with the verdict of our Chief Liverpool FC Writer Ian Doyle, is followed by Jurgen Klopp’s press conference in full, and features the thoughts of eight delighted Reds fans. Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Both Liverpool and Arsenal will go into tonight's big match at Anfield boasting perfect starts to the new Premier League season. But it will be Liverpool who will be favourites to make it nine points from nine points – not least because of their recent record in games between the sides. The Reds have scored 23 goals in their last seven unbeaten matches against the Gunners – a remarkable run of form which culminated in the stunning 5-1 victory at Anfield in the final game of 2018. So will Arsenal be lambs to the slaughter once more? Or will they be a different beast after an impressive and unexpected summer spending spree which was headlined by the signing of Nicolas Pepe, who was linked with a move to Liverpool before his £72m arrival at the Emirates. To answer those questions, and many more, including the feeling in the Gunners fan base about their American owners, Paul Wheelock speaks to Tom Marshall-Bailey, who as well as being a big Gooner, can often be seen in the Echo office in his role as the publishing editor for Reach PLC Regionals. Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two wins from two, Liverpool welcome the only other side with a 100 per cent record in the Premier League to Anfield tomorrow as Arsenal come to town. Brought to you by your host Joe Rimmer, the panel discuss another busy week covering Liverpool, with plenty of talking points as he’s joined by the Echo’s chief LFC writer Ian Doyle, Dan Kay and Theo Squires. First on the agenda is Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, having signed a contract extension after an impressive showing against Southampton last week. Sticking with the midfield and Naby Keita’s injury record is discussed after Jurgen Klopp spoke about the Guinean in his pre-match press conference. Looking ahead to the match, the panel, talk about the attacking threat Arsenal may pose as well as their defensive vulnerabilities before reminiscing on previous encounters between the two at Anfield down the years. Enjoy! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jurgen Klopp has been addressing the media ahead of tomorrow's crunch clash with Arsenal in the Premier League at Anfield. The boss talks on a number of topics including: the Reds' start to the new season, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's return to the first team following a lengthy knee injury. On the former Arsenal midfielder, Klopp also talks about him signing his new contract through to 2023. There's talk on exits too, with Dejan Lovren mentioned, the difference in the transfer window with it still open across Europe despite closing in the Premier League. Plus there's the German's thoughts on counterpart Unai Emery joking that he didn't want his side to come up against the European champions. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Top of the league, European Super Cup champions... but not everything is perfect at Liverpool right now. Kristian Walsh and Josh Williams delve deep into the debate over the Reds' new defensive structure and figure out three things: what is it, why has Jurgen Klopp implemented it, and if this is the right thing to do. The good and not so good of Chelsea and Southampton are touched upon, mainly related to that new-fangled high line, while there is also recognition of Roberto Firmino offering the 'glue' to everything his side does well in attack; Sadio Mane and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain are also recipients of high praise. There is also a focus on Arsenal, their new front three and whether imitation will be the sincerest form of flattery - or if it is the set-up which could make Liverpool vulnerable on Saturday. You can also watch this on YouTube, as well as the brand-new show, Analysing Anfield: Extra Time. Go to https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-TbqyJWlhRPedk-if0rKtw for the latest videos. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices