Walk on - by James Pearce (Paperback)

About the Book

The definitive story of Liverpool's footballing renaissance -- and sudden unravelling -- under Arne Slot, and the dawn of the Iraola era

Book Synopsis

The definitive story of Liverpool's footballing renaissance -- and sudden unravelling -- under Arne Slot, and the dawn of the Iraola era

Arne Slot arrived at Liverpool FC with little fanfare but a burning ambition. High drama and era-defining results would follow; unprecedented achievements, and pain too. A Premier League title in year one gave way to a turbulent title defence, and a dismissal that brought his reign to an abrupt end. But what was it like from the inside?

James Pearce, Liverpool correspondent for The Athletic, draws on exclusive interviews and unparalleled behind-the-scenes insight to tell an unmissable story: of a season and a title triumph like no other, of the turmoil that followed, and of the new beginning now taking shape at Anfield under Andoni Iraola.

From Slot's beginnings to Liverpool's deft use of data analysis; from the thrill of turning-point matches to the backroom negotiations that ended one era and began another, Pearce retells Liverpool's dramatic period after Jürgen Klopp's departure in enthralling detail and at an addictive pace.

Walk On is the book every Liverpool fan needs to understand how Slot transformed the team into Premier League champions, why it all came apart so quickly, and what Iraola must now do to rebuild.

Review Quotes

'A brilliantly detailed, insightful account from a well-respected reporter about how Liverpool launched a new era at Anfield in style with league title glory.' Jamie Carragher

'James Pearce is always a must-read on Liverpool. Great insight, great writer.' Henry Winter

'The remarkable tale of an unforgettable season as we climbed back on our perch.' John Aldridge

About the Author

James Pearce is Liverpool Correspondent for the Athletic, which he joined after fourteen years at the Liverpool Echo. He has spent well over a decade covering the fortunes of Liverpool FC across the globe to give fans the inside track on the Reds from the dressing room to the boardroom. Renowned for his deep insight into Liverpool FC, Pearce's reputation for telling nuanced, human-centered stories ensures has earned him a huge social media profile. He can be found on X as @JamesPearceLFC. This is his first book.