On this special post-match live podcast Trev Downey hosts a dazzling array of contributors who spend two hours reflecting on the moments and people that have defined a stunning campaign in which The Reds blasted away all comers in a relentless march to be Champions. There is profundity and humour, analysis and fun, insight and scandalous defamation from a group of people who’ve helped to document number NINETEEN. It’s a belter, so listen up!!
On the final Rival Recon of the season we focus in on the Champion’s trip to Newcastle as they take on Steve Bruce’s side this Sunday.
With the Reds fresh from their title celebrations & Jordan Henderson fresh from winning FWA POTY, will they be able to refocus once more & finish the season on 99pts?
Hari speaks with The Athletic’s Newcastle correspondent Chris Waugh to get an insight into their season, the takeover limbo & more.
Newcastle Takeover Limbo
Hendo wins POTY
The joy of St Maximin
All this & more on #RivalRecon
Dave & Karl are back to look forward to the last PL game of this magnificent season, as the Reds travel to Newcastle. They go through the game as usual, and answer a couple listener questions, on the Valencia situation and Moussa Diaby from Leverkusen.Â
Jim Boardman and Mike Nevin turn their attention this week to some of the Anfield matchday traditions that are hopefully coming back after lockdown, including the usual welcome given to ex-Reds, and wonder if the Kop’s long-standing tribute to opposition keepers is slowly dying out. Also this week, the two talk about the parallels between this league title and some of the near-misses over the past few decades.
On the latest RAW, Trev Downey, Dave Hendrick and Karl Matchett reflect on Liverpool 5 Chelsea 3 and the chat is about the game, the performances and the beautiful fact that The Reds are the most deserved and justifiable CHAMPIONS in history. Needless to say, Jürgen takes a LOT of praise but so too do the best crop of footballers LFC has had in generations
Nina is joined by Guardian Sports Deputy News Editor Ed Aarons to discuss his book Made In Africa. The pair focus on the chapters related to Sadia Mane, Mo Salah, Jurgen Klopp and Naby Keita.
All this and more on Media Matters
Dave & Karl are back to preview the upcoming Chelsea game, the game where we finally get our hands on the PL trophy after the final whistle! They go through the game as usual and discuss Chelsea's rumoured heavy investment this summer, and can they catch ourselves & City? They also answer a Twitter question about their ideal 20 Premier League teams.
On the penultimate Rival Recon of the season we look ahead to Wednesday night’s game against Chelsea as Frank Lampard’s side fight to cement their place in next season’s UCL.
With Henderson set to finally lift the PL title after the 90mins is up, will the Reds be able to get the job done one more time in front of the Kop?
Joining Hari this week we welcome back Rebecca Watkinns from The @DidItCross Pod as she gives us her assessment on exactly where Chelsea are at.
- How well has Lampard done?
- Kante to leave this summer?
- Will Chelsea spend big?
All this & more on #RivalRecon
Rate Don't Hate covers another couple games in the Reds Post Title tour of the Prem, this time against Burnley and Arsenal. Both games gave reason for frustration, but the boys still find time for a bit of a laugh as they hit the main points of:
- Robbo's return
- Front 3 lull
- Defensive disasters
