Don’t miss the latest edition of Kop Talkin’ which airs on LFC TV tonight at 9pm BST.

The bulk of sporting focus may be centered on events in London right now but it remains business as normal here in Liverpool. With another big week looming for Brendan Rodgers and his team, there was plenty to keep our guests occupied on the latest edition of Kop Talkin’ which airs for the first time tonight at 9pm.

Matt Critchley is joined in studio by playwright Dave Kirby, Jim Boardman from the Anfield Wrap podcast and another lifelong Red in Alan Parkinson who brought along a unique collection of Liverpool memorabilia.

Among the topics up for discussion were the North American tour, the latest transfer gossip and the start of our Europa League campaign.

Look out also for the fascinating tale of how ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ started to be sung on the Kop.

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Brendan Rodgers takes charge of his first competitive game as Liverpool manager on Thursday night – and you can watch the clash with FC Gomel live on Premier Sports, Sky channel 428.

The Reds travel to Belarus for the first leg of the Europa League third-round qualifier for what will be a landmark moment as our new boss oversees his first official game at the helm.

It’s likely to be a blend of youth and experience as Rodgers aims to get what he’ll hope to be a long and successful Liverpool tenure off to the best possible start.

Fans can tune into the game with a subscription to Premier Sports on Sky channel 428 – and those who sign up will be eligible to take advantage of a fantastic one-off special offer, details of which will be revealed on Wednesday night.

To sign up for a TV subscription, you can do so either by visiting the Premier Sports website, or by telephoning 0871 663 9000.

Kick-off is scheduled for 7pm BST, with Premier Sports coverage starting at 6.55pm. It is important to try and subscribe early to make sure the channel is switched on in time.

Premier are also showing both legs of Celtics’ European qualifier against Helsinki and also broadcast over 1,000 events per year including South American Football, NHL, NASCAR and Conference football.

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Liverpool FC have announced the first batch of fixtures for the reserves and U18s during the 2012-13 Academy season.

Rodolfo Borrell’s side will play in a new-look U21 league and face Wolves in their opening game at the Kirkby Academy on Monday, August 20.

More fixtures for the remainder of the campaign and dates for Liverpool’s involvement in the NextGen Series will be announced at a later date.

All home games are to be played at the Kirkby Academy unless otherwise stated.

2012-13 Liverpool Reserves fixtures so far:

August

Mon 20. Wolves (H) 2pm

Mon 27. Crystal Palace (A) 7pm

September

Mon 3. Man City (H) 2pm

Fri 14. Chelsea (A) 7pm

October

Mon 1. Fulham (H) 2pm

Mon 8. Middlesbrough (A) 7pm

Fri 19. Man City (A) 2pm

Fri 26. Crystal Palace (H) 4pm

November

Mon 5. Wolves (A) 7pm

Sun 18. Chelsea (H) 2pm

Fri 23. Middlesbrough (H) 2pm

December

Mon 3. Fulham (A) 2pm

2012-13 U18s fixtures so far:

August

Sat 18. Wolves (A) 11am

Sat 25. Crystal Palace (H) 11am

September

Sat 1. Man City (A) 11am

Sat 15. Chelsea (A) 11am

Sat 29. Fulham (A) 11am

October

Sat 6. Middlesbrough (H) 1pm

Sat 20. Man City (H) 11am

Sat 27. Crystal Palace (A) 11am

November

Sat 3. Wolves (H) 11am

Sat 17. Chelsea (H) 11am

Sat 24. Fulham (H) 11am

December

Sat 1. Middlesbrough (A) 11am