Walk On: The Athletic FC's Liverpool show

James Pearce and Andy Jones join Tony Evans to break down how Ekitike has established himself as the club’s No.1 up front, and what his rise means for Alexander Isak and the wider dressing-room dynamics?The panel also digs into Arne Slot’s recent tactical tweaks. Is the diamond is here to stay? Which players are thriving in the new system? And how should Liverpool line up for the trip to Tottenham?We also get an update on news this week of Paul Doyle’s prison sentence for the appalling attack at the Liverpool title parade in the summer.Want to get in touch with your thoughts? Email: walkon@theathletic.comHost: Tony EvansWith: James Pearce and Andy JonesProducers: Guy Clarke & Nick Thomson

James Pearce and Oliver Kay join Tony Evans to unpack a calmer Anfield afternoon that still carried big implications. They assess Salah’s impact off the bench, his historic 277th goal involvement for the club — surpassing Wayne Rooney’s record — and what his role against Brighton tells us as he departs for AFCON.Was this a pause in the saga… or the beginning of the end?The conversation then turns bigger and deeper. The panel debate the difference between being a Liverpool legend and leaving a lasting legacy. Is on-pitch brilliance enough? What really defines an all-time great at this club? And how do Salah’s eight years at Anfield compare to figures like Dalglish, Fowler, Gerrard, Suárez & Henderson?Want to get in touch with your thoughts? Email: walkon@theathletic.comHost: Tony EvansWith: James Pearce and Oliver KayProducers: Guy Clarke & Nick Thomson

Simon Hughes and Andy Jones join Tony Evans for the latest instalment of the Salah saga.Liverpool returned from the San Siro with a vital Champions League win — but the story of the week remains Mohamed Salah’s explosive outburst and uncertain future at Anfield.The guys reflect on Arne Slot’s calm handling of the chaos, Liverpool sticking together in Italy, and what that Slot–Seedorf exchange really tells us about the next steps in the Salah dispute.The panel also look ahead to Saturday at home to Brighton, which some say, could be Mohamed Salah’s last match in the red shirt!Want to get in touch with your thoughts? Email: walkon@theathletic.comHost: Tony EvansWith: Andy Jones & Simon HughesProducers: Guy Clarke & Nick Thomson

James Pearce, Simon Hughes and Andy Jones join Tony Evans to unpack an explosive weekend at Liverpool, as Mohamed Salah publicly vents his frustrations after the draw at Leeds.The panel debate how relations between Salah and Arne Slot have deteriorated, what this means for the dressing room and the club’s hierarchy, and whether a January exit has suddenly become a real possibility.The guys also reflect on more points dropped, the form of Konaté and Gakpo, Ekitike’s impact, and look ahead to Tuesday’s trip to Milan.Want to get in touch with your thoughts? Email: walkon@theathletic.comHost: Tony EvansWith: Andy Jones, Simon Hughes & James PearceProducers: Guy Clarke & Nick Thomson

Andy Jones and James Pearce join Tony Evans to reflect on another frustrating night at Anfield as Liverpool are held to a 1-1 draw by Sunderland.The panel also discuss how Slot can get more out of Isak, assess the growing influence of Florian Wirtz – even if the equaliser went down as an own goal - and touch on Mohamed Salah being benched for a second straight game. James and Andy share their thoughts on if Liverpool should listen to any January offers for their star Egyptian.To finish, the lads turn their attention to a tricky trip to Elland Road on Saturday and Tony brings us up to date on the newly published findings from the Independent Office for Police Conduct regarding Hillsborough.Want to get in touch with your thoughts? Email: walkon@theathletic.comHost: Tony EvansWith: Andy Jones & James PearceProducers: Guy Clarke & Nick Thomson

Andy Jones and Simon Hughes join Tony Evans to break down Liverpool’s much-needed win at West Ham, celebrate Alexander Isak’s long-awaited first Premier League goal, and assess what it means for Arne Slot’s job security.The panel also discuss the implications of Mohamed Salah being benched - is this the start of the post-Salah era? - and look ahead to a tricky midweek test against in-form Sunderland at Anfield.Want to get in touch with your thoughts? Email: walkon@theathletic.comHost: Tony EvansWith: Andy Jones & Simon HughesProducers: Guy Clarke & Nick Thomson

Andy Jones and Gregg Evans join Tony Evans to pick through a shock heavy defeat in the Champions League, as Arne Slot’s side slip to a ninth defeat in 12 and the crisis deepens ahead of Sunday’s trip to West Ham.The guys react to Curtis Jones’ brutally honest post-match interview, dissect the chaos of the PSV loss, and debate whether Slot’s future is now a legitimate question. Gregg breaks down his piece on Liverpool’s worrying body language and Andy assesses whether anyone emerged with any credit after last night.They also look ahead to the visit to the London Stadium — where Liverpool’s record offers hope, but their current form does anything but.Want to get in touch with your thoughts? Email: walkon@theathletic.comHost: Tony EvansWith: Andy Jones & Gregg EvansProducers: Guy Clarke & Nick Thomson

James Pearce and Andy Jones join Tony Evans as the international comes to an end, with the guys assessing how Liverpool’s players fared. On a night of high emotion for Andy Robertson, the Scotland captain paid tribute to Diogo Jota.The guys get into the latest transfer talk — Antoine Semenyo to Liverpool? What about Marc Guehi? And what does this all mean for academy talent Rio Ngumoha’s pathway to the first team?The panel also look ahead to Forest’s visit to Anfield and discuss the remarkable story of Liverpool fan Jack Faint, diagnosed with an incurable brain tumour, who has just completed a 3,666km run across India!Want to get in touch? Email: walkon@theathletic.comHost: Tony EvansWith: James Pearce & Andy JonesProducers: Guy Clarke & Nick Thomson