Dave Hendrick & Karl Matchett answer listener questions On all things LFC and football. All this and more on this episode.
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Dave looks at today's news & gossip as Rangers seemingly close-in on re-appointing Steven Gerrard.
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International Roundup & Questions: The Two Footed Podcast
Dave looks at the international football scene. He then answers some questions on a variety of topics.
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On the latest edition of the Red Room, Grizz Khan is joined by Ben, Lew, and Mo to analyse Liverpool's early-season selection and strongest XI to get the best out of the system and players.
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Major Jayden Danns Injury Update + Liverpool’s Upcoming CBs To Watch!
Lewis Bower joins Ben Pescod for the latest Academy podcast, where they discuss the youth setup’s transition under Arne Slot, which centre-backs might break through next, and a major update on Jayden Danns' injury.
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Liverpool’s Fullback Evolution: Bradley, Kerkez and Frimpong in Focus
Liverpool’s 3-1 pre-season win over Yokohama offered more than just fitness minutes and match rhythm. As dissected by Panenka LFC on their YouTube channel, this friendly revealed key tactical patterns Arne Slot is testing as he prepares for a Premier League title defence. The spotlight fell...
Federico Chiesa Set for Liverpool Exit as AC Milan Enter the Race
Chiesa’s Liverpool Journey Nears Its End
It appears Federico Chiesa’s time at Anfield could be drawing to a close. As reported by Milan News, AC Milan are “moving decisively” to secure the services of the 27-year-old winger, with “significant contact between the parties… expected...
Rodrygo to Liverpool? Spanish Journalist Claims Deal is ‘Closer’ Than Real Madrid Stay
Diaz Departure Prompts Swift Liverpool Action
With Luis Díaz sealing a £70 million switch to Bayern Munich, Liverpool’s summer business has kicked into gear. The Colombian winger, who made a significant impact in his three-and-a-half-year Anfield spell, leaves a creative void—one that the...
Report: Liverpool Defeat Yokohama in Front of Record-Breaking Crowd in Japan
Record Attendance Sets Tone for Summer Tour
Liverpool continued their 2025 pre-season tour with a 3-1 victory over Yokohama F. Marinos, played out in front of a record crowd of 67,032 at Nissan Stadium. The attendance set a new benchmark for a J.League-hosted match, highlighting...
What Happened to Federico Chiesa? From Euro 2020 Hero to Cut-Price Gamble
Had a poll been conducted just three years ago to crown Italy’s finest footballer, Federico Chiesa would have found himself at—or very near—the top of the list. A driving force behind Italy’s victorious Euro 2020 campaign, Chiesa embodied the Azzurri’s renaissance: pace, flair,...
Guehi contract stand-off offers Liverpool transfer opening
Crystal Palace’s summer of triumph has swiftly turned into one of uncertainty, with off-field distractions casting a shadow over their preparations for the 2025/26 campaign. From the boardroom to the training pitch, the South London club find themselves at a crossroads.
A Europa League spot secured via FA Cup...
FSG’s Multi-Club Ambitions: What It Means for Liverpool and Why Getafe is Central to the Plan
Fenway Sports Group (FSG) are in active discussions with Getafe CF as they seek to implement their long-standing ambition of a multi-club ownership model. According to The Athletic, talks have now progressed between FSG and Getafe president Ángel Torres,...
Arne Slot Confirms Liverpool Vice-Captain Decision Behind Closed Doors
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has already chosen his new vice-captain, though he’s keeping the identity close to his chest — for now. While speculation continues to swirl among fans and pundits alike, the man selected already knows his fate, even if his teammates do not.
The vice-captain’s...
Liverpool’s Bold Summer Reshuffle: Slot Confident in Youth, Talent and Transfer Strategy
Liverpool’s headline summer departure has been Luis Diaz, sold to Bayern Munich for a fee around £65 million. Though emotional for fans and players alike, Arne Slot framed it as a sound decision within the club’s broader long-term planning in an interview with...
Liverpool Reunites with Adidas as Florian Wirtz Models New Kit Ahead of Launch
Liverpool are gearing up for a fresh start in more ways than one. The iconic three stripes of Adidas are officially back from 1 August, closing the chapter on their recent partnership with Nike. It’s a reunion drenched in nostalgia, but the...
Hugo Ekitike Makes Mark in Liverpool Debut as Jan Molby Shares Insight
Liverpool supporters finally got their first glimpse of Hugo Ekitike in red as Arne Slot's side took on Yokohama F. Marinos in Japan. Despite an early scare with tsunami warnings in the region, the pre-season match went ahead at the Nissan Stadium, offering...
Arne Slot Pays Tribute to Luis Diaz After Liverpool Departure
Luis Diaz has bid farewell to Liverpool following a successful three-and-a-half year spell that yielded four major trophies, 41 goals and countless memories. The Colombian’s final contribution was part of the club’s Premier League title triumph in 2024–25, Arne Slot’s first season in charge. As...
Wataru Endo's Homecoming: A Liverpool Dream Realised in Japan
For Wataru Endo, the significance of stepping out onto Japanese soil as a Liverpool player was deeply personal and emotionally charged. The 32-year-old midfielder experienced one of football's rarest gifts: a return home at the peak of his professional journey. In front of a passionate crowd...
Liverpool Ready to Splash £120M for Alexander Isak – Deal Accelerating
Isak Identified as Slot’s Ideal Forward
In an explosive report, "DaveOCKOP can exclusively reveal that Liverpool are likely to sign Isak for £120M plus add ons this window. The move is expected to accelerate quickly once a formal bid is tabled." This signals a major...
Lyon Eye Liverpool’s Tyler Morton – But Transfer Talks Stall
Olympique Lyonnais’ pursuit of Liverpool midfielder Tyler Morton is gaining traction, but negotiations between the two clubs remain tense. As L'Équipe reports, Lyon have already reached personal terms with Morton, but Liverpool’s asking price of €9 million, excluding bonuses, is proving a stumbling block.
Morton Impresses...
Luis Diaz Bids Emotional Farewell to Liverpool With Poignant Message
Departure Marked by Genuine Emotion
As Liverpool began their pre-season preparations in Yokohama, a message from 5,900 miles away brought a wave of emotion to the fanbase. Luis Diaz, now officially a Bayern Munich player following his £65.5 million transfer, used the moment to say goodbye...
Salah 'Runs the Show' in Japan With Passing Masterclass
Liverpool Start Pre-Season With Conviction
A humid July evening in Yokohama offered Liverpool the perfect stage to begin their pre-season with a blend of style and control. With Arne Slot naming a strong starting XI at the Nissan Stadium, the Premier League champions treated the crowd to...
Rio Ngumoha Shows Class With Goal in Japan
Bold Investment in Youth Already Paying Off
Liverpool knew what they were getting. A teenage forward with technical quality, pace and confidence that defied his years. But even so, Rio Ngumoha’s rapid development is catching the eye at a club where the bar has rarely been higher.
The Reds...
Ekitike’s Arrival Prompts Tactical Shift Under Slot
Strong Start for Slot’s New Signing
Liverpool’s pre-season tour of Asia delivered more than just a victory in Yokohama. The 3-1 win over F. Marinos marked the first appearance of Hugo Ekitike in a Liverpool shirt, adding fuel to the ongoing debate over how Arne Slot plans to balance...
David Lynch's 7 Key Takeaways from Liverpool's 3-1 Win Over Yokohama FM
Liverpool concluded their Asian pre-season tour with a hard-fought 3-1 win over Yokohama F. Marinos. In his latest post-match analysis, reporter David Lynch delivered several sharp insights on what fans can take away from the Reds' final tune-up before returning to Anfield. Here...
Jeremie Frimpong Labels Cody Gakpo A ‘Finisher’ As Dutch Core Grows At Liverpool
Liverpool’s successful summer recruitment has extended beyond tactical needs, focusing as well on player personality and cultural fit. The integration of Jeremie Frimpong into Arne Slot’s side is emblematic of this approach. The Dutch right-back has not only adapted quickly on the...
Alexander Isak and Liverpool: Verbal Agreement Reached Amid Transfer Talks
According to Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg, Newcastle United forward Alexander Isak has reached a verbal agreement in principle with Liverpool on a contract lasting until 2031. The Swedish international is now reportedly keen to complete the move this transfer window, with both clubs in contact...
Alisson Becker Misses Liverpool Clash as Arne Slot Offers Explanation
Alisson Becker was notably absent as Liverpool won 3-1 against Yokohama F. Marinos during their pre-season tour in Asia. Speaking ahead of the game, manager Arne Slot confirmed that the Brazilian international had to leave the camp to return to Brazil due to a private...
Wirtz Scores First Goal as Liverpool Overcome Yokohama FM in Japan Finale
Liverpool rounded off their pre-season tour of Asia with a 3-1 win over Yokohama FM, offering glimpses of what Arne Slot's new-look side might evolve into, while Florian Wirtz grabbed the headlines with his first goal in red.
This fixture, played at a humid...
Chiesa’s Liverpool Exit Nears as Serie A Return Looms
Exit confirmed as Chiesa waits for right move
It was never going to be a perfect marriage. Federico Chiesa arrived at Anfield in 2024, brought in with cautious optimism after Juventus cut him loose for £15 million. A proven performer when fit, he arrived with pedigree but...
Liverpool’s Global Game: Revenue, Reach and a Reset with Adidas
Social supremacy and a shifting landscape
Liverpool have not so much moved into a new commercial era as they have pole-vaulted into one. The headline figure, 1.7 billion social media engagements last season, is dazzling enough on its own. But more telling is the April spike...
Glasner’s Frustration Grows as Liverpool Circle for Guehi
Glasner Questions Palace Strategy While Reds Watch On
In the hills of Austria, where Crystal Palace prepare for another Premier League campaign, Oliver Glasner is already feeling the strain. His squad is thin, his words laced with frustration, and the looming presence of Liverpool circling Marc Guehi is...
Liverpool’s Patience in the Market Backed by David James Amid Defensive Questions
Summer Spending Shifts Focus to Attack
Liverpool’s summer has been characterised by ambition and authority, with more than £200 million already committed to reshaping Arne Slot’s title-winning squad. Hugo Ekitike and Florian Wirtz have arrived to add guile and thrust in the final third,...
Liverpool’s Centre-Back Crisis: Why Defensive Reinforcements Must Take Priority Over Isak
Centre-Back Numbers in Crisis
Liverpool’s interest in Alexander Isak may stir excitement on the Kop, but it is in defence, not attack, where the club’s greatest need lies heading into the 2025-26 season. As reported by the Express, Arne Slot has only three senior centre-backs...
Celtic Circle Stefan Bajcetic Loan Amid Transfer Deadline Rush
Rodgers Eyes Reinforcements as Time Ticks Down
As Celtic gear up for the start of their Premiership campaign, the urgency surrounding Brendan Rodgers' transfer activity has accelerated. With Champions League qualifiers looming and the domestic curtain-raiser against St Mirren days away, the Northern Irishman is pushing hard...