The Liverpool Way Podcast

Tottenham Hotspur 2 Liverpool 1 - Match Reaction

How do you sum that up? The Reds have had their unbeaten record stolen after some questionable decisions by the officials plus one that may well be the biggest 'mistake' ever seen on a top flight football pitch in this country.

Dave Usher is joined by Paul Natton and Julian Richards to dissect an unbelievable game in North London in which the Reds lost yet still managed to lay down a serious marker in the title race. A fantastic performance full of heart, resilience and class may have ended in heartbreak, but this team is the real deal.

(The pod was recorded shortly after full time before we had the 'explanation' for why the Luis Diaz goal was not given but we'll address that in the next pod after the Europa League game)

Liverpool 3 Leicester City 1 - Match Reaction

Another game, another 3-1. Four in a row now, although this one should have been much more as the Reds created countless opportunities that they didn't take.

The three they did take through Gakpo, Szoboszlai and Jota were enough to ensure comfortable passage into the next round and set up a date with Bournemouth.

Chris Smith is joined by Stu Montagu and TLW Editor Dave Usher to reflect on a good evening's work from the boys and to look ahead to a mouth watering clash at Spurs this weekend.

Liverpool 3 West Ham 1 - Match Reaction

The Reds are up to second in the table after an impressive display to see off a good West Ham side at Anfield.

TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined by Julian Richards, John Gallagher and Dan Thomas as the lads reflect on an enjoyable afternoon at Anfield and look ahead to the midweek cup game against Leicester.

LASK 1 Liverpool 3 - Match Reaction

Once again the Reds fell behind early and once again they came back to win 3-1 as a Darwin Nunez penalty was followed up by lovely goals from Luis Diaz and Mo Salah to ensure the tournament favourites got off to a winning start.

Just like Jurgen Klopp we've shuffled our pack for the Europa League. Regular starters Chris Smith and Dave Usher are joined by John Brennan, who is looking to impress and force his way into contention for the weekend pods.

The lads look back on the game before previewing West Ham at the weekend, while JB reveals how he once nutmegged a former Manchester United player and that by rights he should have a Ballon d'Or on his sideboard. 

Wolves 1 Liverpool 3 - Match Reaction

The Reds overcame a one goal deficit and a nightmare first half showing to come roaring back after the break to claim all three points at Wolves.

TLW Editor Dave Usher was joined by Ian Brown and Julian Richards shortly after full time to reflect on a classic "game of two halves" that sent Klopp's side to the top of the tale, albeit only for a couple of hours.

 

The dawn of Klopp 2.0, Hendo’s self-burial and Wolves preview

The international break gives the lads a chance to look at how Klopp 2.0 is shaping up and whether the sequel can top the blockbuster original, we'll analyse THAT Jordan Horrenderson interview and preview the Wolves game on Saturday.

Chris Smith is joined by Dave Usher and Paul Natton to take some listener questions on the heartbreaking Liverpool games we could do-over, non-LFC players we'd have loved to see in the famous red, and United and Everton players we'd take if forced. We also give the current squad the infamous Brendan Rodgers 'envelope test', and pick the perfect LFC front three for the current side.

Liverpool 3 Aston Villa 0 - Match Reaction plus Ryan Gravenberch discussion

The Reds made it 10 points from 12 with an impressively dominant display to see off Aston Villa at Anfield and head into the international break just two points off top spot.

Chris Smith is joined by Paul Natton and TLW Editor Dave Usher to look back on a highly enjoyable afternoon in which all areas of the side functioned superbly. Other subjects covered include the Ryan Gravenberch signing, the Mo Salah speculation and how the lads rated the transfer window as a whole. Plus Dave educates Chris and Paul as to why that second goal today should be credited to his boy Darwin and not a Matty Cash own goal.

Newcastle United 1 Liverpool 2 - Match Reaction

Darwin Nunez came off the bench late on and produced two stunning finishes to give the Reds the most dramatic and unlikely of victories at St James after a wild game packed with incident.

Chris Smith is joined by Paul Natton, John Gallagher and TLW Editor Dave Usher to discuss one of the most dramatic games of the Klopp era. Lots to get through including Trent's nightmare first half, Virgil's red card, some bizarre decisions by Jurgen in the first half followed by some inspired ones in the second. And of course Dave takes a victory lap after his boy came good. He's a peacock, you've gotta let him fly! 

Liverpool 3 Bournemouth 1 - Match Reaction & Wataru Endo Signing Chat

Goals from Luis Diaz, Mo Salah and Diogo Jota helped the Reds overcome a ropey start and a disgraceful refereeing decision that saw Alexis Mac Allister sent off on his home debut against Bournemouth.

TLW Editor Dave Usher and Paul Natton hotfooted it back from Anfield to record this chat about the game, the sensational performance from Dom Szoboszlai and last week's surprise signing of Japan captain Wataru Endo.

Chelsea 1 Liverpool 1 - Match Reaction and Caicedo chat

The season is officially underway and yet again we've drawn with Chelsea. A bright start saw us take the lead with a lovely Luis Diaz goal but sloppy defending from a set-piece let Chelsea back into it and the longer the game went the less likely the Reds looked like winning.

TLW Editor Dave Usher is joined for this one by Ian Brown and Julian Richards as the lads look back on the game and then get stuck into the Caicedo saga and try to make sense of what happened.