Meeting Expectations: The Weekend

Liverpool found themselves against Red Star Belgrade, but did they really lose themselves? And what did the system and shape have in common from previous games this season? The Reds are now in the box seat in a tricky group and can kick on from this position. And despite the changes all three of Liverpool's main men stuck the ball in the back of the net over the ninety minutes. Neil Atkinson hosts with Steve Graves and Dan Sheard in the studio and over the phone speaks to Joel Clyne about Harry Wilson's form and position for Derby County. We are also joined by Becky Ayres (and John Gibbons) from Sound City to talk about next year's festival. You can get tickets here for that and should probably consider doing so. Then Neil, Steve and Dan look ahead to the weekend to come - Cardiff City and Neil Warnock beckon for The Reds. It's a game Liverpool should win but should is a word in football that can end up doing an awful amount of work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

26 Okt 20181h

The Rider this week chats about the rise of the robots, New Orleans and buying massive freezers. Killing Eve gets a mention. As does Orange Is The New Black. Of course it does. Hosted by Neil Atkinson with Stephanie Heneghan, John Gibbons and Adam Melia it is eight great songs with some talking in between. Critics have said too much talking. They are probably right. Tracklisting: Sigrid- Sucker Punch (Four Tet remix) Neneh Cherry - Natural Skin Deep Tea Street Band - Only Love Lights On Moscow - Lord Let Me Know Kojey Radical - Pure MØ - Blur Estrons - Bodys Drew Beskin - Suspicion From The Start Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

26 Okt 20181h 7min

Liverpool return from a trip to Huddersfield with a much needed three points but victory against the Terriers was anything but plain sailing. Joining host Melissa Reddy to talk about Liverpool's trip to West Yorkshire and whether the Reds form is cause for concern are Adam Smith, Adam Melia, Kevin Walsh and Andy Heaton. Today’s free Anfield Wrap show was supported by RedsBet. Tailor-made for Liverpool fans, RedsBet are an online gaming platform which seeks to build strong lasting partnerships with supporters that enable them to share 50% of net profits generated from bets to be used specifically for fan causes and other initiatives that matter to supporters. RedsBet offers a fun and innovative take on sports betting. Share the Glory! www.redsbet.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

22 Okt 201854min

In your packed Weekender show this week we get you set the return of the Reds at the weekend with an unrivalled preview show and also a chat with a bona fide Liverpool legend. Hosting this week's preview show is John Gibbons and he is joined by Kevin Walsh, Caoimhe o'Neill and Paul Senior to look ahead to Huddersfield Town. We then have a brief clip from John's chat with Kevin Keegan, taken for a longer TAW Player interview earlier in the week. John and Kevin then talk about the upcoming 'Talk Tonight' event in memory of Michael Woodburn and Neil Hughes with Chris Tyrell as well as Jane Boland from James' Place and Joe and Agnes from Paul's Place, two organisations who provide help to young males in crisis as well as support families bereaved by male suicide. All proceeds from the 'Talk Tonight' event will be split between both James' Place and Paul's Place, you can buy tickets on the following link - http://bit.ly/TalkTonight Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

19 Okt 20181h 19min

Gareth Roberts is joined for a mid-international break Anfield Wrap by Jay McKenna, Ian Salmon, Rob Gutmann and Fuad Hasan. Jay discusses some of the work SOS and LFC collaborated on around World Mental Health Day, before updating on a pre-match collection for Sean Cox at the Cardiff City game. The lads then discuss Gini Wijnaldum’s wonder goal, the conundrum of Liverpool’s midfield, the return of Adam Lallana and how fans and players may see international football differently. Today’s free Anfield Wrap show was supported by RedsBet. Tailor-made for Liverpool fans, RedsBet are an online gaming platform which seeks to build strong lasting partnerships with supporters that enable them to share 50% of net profits generated from bets to be used specifically for fan causes and other initiatives that matter to supporters. RedsBet offers a fun and innovative take on sports betting. Share the Glory! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

15 Okt 201846min

Jurgen Klopp has been at Liverpool for three years. There have been lots of brilliant nights, but no trophies to show for it....yet. So how do we assess his impact and what does he need to do next to turn potential until silverware? Joining John Gibbons to answer those questions are Caoimhe O'Neill, Mo Stewart and Josh Sexton. John is also joined on the phone by Times football correspondent Jonathan Northcroft who wrote a piece at the weekend reflecting on Jurgen Klopp's time at Anfield so far, speaking to all the main protagonists. On top of that we are joined by LFC Women player Leighanne Robe and writer and reporter Heather Carroll to look ahead to LFC Women's home game against Yeovil at Prenton Park on Sunday. For our weekly slice of local culture, John speaks to Rossa from the band Kila who are performing at this years Liverpool Irish Festival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12 Okt 20181h 2min

Your standard eight bangers from your fav, fab four. Neil Atkinson, Stephanie Heneghan, Adam Melia and John Gibbons bring you two songs each, vaguely relevant chat and regaling of things they have done. Don't switch off for a second. Adam did and he got very confused. The Pollies - You Want It  Sigrid - Sucker Punch Steph  Nick Ellis - I Get Love John  Lydia Képinski - premier juin  Marie Davidson - Work It  Chip - Good morning Britain  Anderson Paak feat Kendrick Lamar  Daffodils - A Leo Underwater Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11 Okt 20181h 7min

Liverpool keep their unbeaten league record intact following a goalless draw at Anfield in a result that felt like both teams would've taken at kick off. Neil Atkinson was joined by Phil Blundell, James Sutton, Fuad Hasan and Ian Salmon. Today’s free Anfield Wrap show was supported by RedsBet. Tailor-made for Liverpool fans, RedsBet are an online gaming platform which seeks to build strong lasting partnerships with supporters that enable them to share 50% of net profits generated from bets to be used specifically for fan causes and other initiatives that matter to supporters. RedsBet offers a fun and innovative take on sports betting. Share the Glory! www.RedsBet.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

8 Okt 201852min