The Anfield Wrap

Dan Austin, hosting this week's show, is joined Andy Heaton and Adam Smith as they look towards what Liverpool's forward line and midfield might look like next season and whether either area needs reinforcing. Also in the show John Gibbons talks to Neal Heard about 'The Art Of Football' his book and the exhibition of the same name whilst Neil Atkinson and Gareth Roberts talk to Emy Onuora about his book 'Pitch Black: The Story of Black British Footballers and the ongoing problems with racism in English football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

22 Juni 201855min

It's all change for the Rider line up as squads are rotated in the busy summer period. Adam Melia hosts for the "first" time and is joined by John Gibbons and Joe Connolly as they bring you Camden Hip Hop and Aussie Punk Rock mixed with the usual topical chat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

21 Juni 20181h 5min

Today’s Anfield Wrap is a little bit of everything as Gareth Roberts, Rob Gutmann, Andy Heaton, Melissa Reddy and James McKenna discuss Rhian Brewster’s new deal, the continued links to Xherdan Shaqiri and Xabi Alonso’s suggestion regarding Liverpool’s squad strength. England and the World Cup are also on the agenda, as is Patrice Evra’s reaction to Eni Aluko’s analysis on ITV and opportunities for female pundits in football. 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. With special bets such as Istan-bullseye, Salah-vating and Manéater, RedsBet offers a fun and innovative take on sports betting. Share the Glory! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

18 Juni 20181h 7min

This week's show focusses on the brilliance of a conversation had between Paul Cope, Gareth Roberts and Stephen Warnock about what it is to be a young footballer, playing for Liverpool or from the area and hoping to go to the World Cup. Stephen has been there and done it and has been opening up on TAW Player about his experience through his career. We have taken this conversation for our listeners as it sets the tone for what so many must currently be going through in Russia. John Gibbons talks to Paul Duhaney about the brilliance of the Africa Oye festival. Paul has run this festival for years and it is a jewel in Liverpool's crown. Jonny Bongo has also been a jewel in Liverpool's crown. His bingo is taking over the world. It's a cast of thousands, hosted by Neil Atkinson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

15 Juni 201854min

It's a Rider tour de force this week as the Wham keeps coming but the songs are really rather overwhelming.  Adam Melia and John Gibbons have a wedding to discuss. A wedding which was drink. John went to Parklife and saw Stephanie Heneghan's brother. You can't write this stuff. Except, of course, we do.  Neil Atkinson hosts and here is the tracklisting:  MARIBOU STATE – “FEEL GOOD” (FEAT. KHRUANGBIN)  Kids See Ghosts - Cudi Montage  Saltwater Sun - Hot Mess  Colour Me Wednesday - Edge Of Everything  Otha - One of the Girls  Teleman - Cactus  Lykke Li - Two Nights  The Rebels Of Tijuana - Et Le Blizzard S'Estompe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

15 Juni 20181h 7min

It's the second of two free free Anfield Wrap Special shows for the World Cup looking at the group stage in association with Redsbet. We shift towards the perennial favourites of Brasil and Germany while pondering the impact of their semi final last time out. There is a major defence of Bobby Martinez, a lot of Serbian chat and a good look at the group without a clear favourite - Group H. John Gibbons hosts Dan Austin, Ian Ryan, Mo Stewart and Neil Atkinson in this feast of World Cup excitement. To enter Redsbet's Fantasy Football Game around the World Cup please click on this link - https://www.redsbet.com/en/fantasybet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

13 Juni 201856min

Gareth Roberts speaks to author and journalist Simon Hart about his newly-released book World In Motion: The Inside Story Of Italia 90. Simon talks about the tournament and the many stories that emerged from it ­ – from the shock performances of Costa Rica and Cameroon to the progress of Ireland and England to Toto Schillaci and Roger Milla. He also gets into some of the lesser-known stories in the book, the process of writing it, which took over 12 months and involved visiting 10 countries, and the impact of the tournament on modern-day football. The book is out now, published by deCourbertin Books. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

13 Juni 201845min

It's a free two part Anfield Wrap Special for the World Cup looking at the group stage in association with Redsbet. We do the business in alphabetical order - starting with the group where Salah meets Suarez and moving through looking at all the runners and riders. There is discussion of Deschamps's fixation with Olivier Giroud, the oddness of Argentina being dark horses and a passionate argument for Iran to qualify. John Gibbons hosts Dan Austin, Ian Ryan, Mo Stewart and Neil Atkinson in this feast of World Cup excitement. To enter Redsbet's Fantasy Football Game around the World Cup please click on this link https://www.redsbet.com/en/fantasybet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12 Juni 201852min