In the latest episode of The Red Room podcast, the panel discuss Liverpool's new signing Victor Munoz & the news surrounding Yan Diomande with Leipzig rejecting Liverpool's opening bid.
Trev Downey is joined by Dave Davis to discuss:
• Victor Munoz deal and Diomande still top target
• Barcola difficulty, Jones likely exit
• Wharton still liked, Bouaddi too and other attacking names
On the latest Pro Plus special, Jack McIndoe looks at the breaking transfer news as the Reds looked to have beaten Newcastle in a move to bring in a Spanish forward to the club!
Dave Davis looks at the latest on the Liverpool FC attacking situation with focus on:
- One goal, one point in the Premier League, Isak and Wirtz needing to fire under Iraola and calm around Rio
- Diomande top target, Barcola being mentioned a lot, Bowen and other names dropping away and no Nunez return
Trev Downey and Dave Davis look at all the latest Liverpool FC transfer links with focus on:
- Window difficulties and the Nunez rumour shot down
- Diomande top target, Gakpo at the right price and a new defender name
- Bouaddi at the top, Wharton still liked and Nyoni interest
Dave Davis is joined by Dr BARTs to discuss midfield target rankings with focus on:
- Bouaddi aggression, Camavinga passing quality but injury concerns
- Fernandes liked but not £80m and not for Scott either. Wharton a unique skillset
- Camara and Sangare present unique value, and aerial ability shades it for one
Lewis Aspinall and Lola Katz Roberts turn their attention to the World Cup. Which Liverpool stars need a big tournament more than anyone else? Could Alexander Isak, Florian Wirtz and Alexis Mac Allister boost their standing on football's biggest stage? The pair also keep a close eye on potential Liverpool targets, including Diomande, Touré and Bouaddi, before taking a trip down memory lane to relive some of Divock Origi's greatest moments in red. World Cup storylines, transfer intrigue and a Liverpool cult hero all in one episode.
Former England and Liverpool striker Emile Heskey joins After The Final Whistle for a raw and powerful conversation about the realities of life beyond football.
Video Version: https://youtu.be/zsI9xZdwqWQ
In this episode, Emile opens up about the immense pressure of moving to Liverpool at a young age, the coping mechanisms he developed during his career, and the moment he realised he was dealing with depression. He reflects on retiring from international football, growing up in Leicester, and how generational trauma and harmful stereotypes continue to affect players on and off the pitch.
The conversation dives deep into racism in football, fatherhood, fame, financial mistakes, and why so many players struggle in silence. Emile also shares the personal story of dealing with his son’s heart defect privately while still performing under the spotlight, and explains why speaking up, male friendships, and mentorship are more important than ever in football culture.
We also discuss:
The hypocrisy of racist football fans
Handling banter, criticism, and public perception
The dangers of money and bad investments after football
Building his football safety app to tackle fan abuse
The lack of Black representation in football boardrooms
Finding peace, purpose, and legacy after the game
This is an honest conversation about identity, mental health, masculinity, race, and what really matters once the football stops.
