The Ripple Effect with James Lawrence Allcott

Latest Episodes:

Ranking the Biggest Summer Transfer Rumours May 07, 2025

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James Allcott is joined by Dougie Critchley (@DougieCritchley) to discuss the biggest summer transfer rumours ahead of the upcoming window. Together, they rank each rumour based on its potential impact on the clubs involved.

Host: James Allcott

Guest: Dougie Critchley

Producer: Cai Jones

Editor: Finn McSkimming

Additional Production: Patris Gordon

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10 Reasons Why Liverpool Won the League Apr 28, 2025

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James Allcott is joined by Laurence McKenna (@lozcast) to discuss the ten reasons that allowed Liverpool to win the league. Together, they talk about the impact of Arne Slot, how his tactics made a difference, and how he was able to take over from Jurgen Klopp.

You can watch Laurence's football channel and his dedicated LFC channel on YouTube.

Host: James Allcott

Guest: Laurence McKenna

Producer: Cai Jones

Editor: Finn McSkimming

Additional Production: Patris Gordon

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Simone Inzaghi: The Man Who Calmed Italy's Craziest Club Apr 23, 2025

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James Allcott is joined by Nima Tavallaey Roodsari to discuss one of Italy’s most confusing and wildest clubs, Internazionale (Inter Milan). Together, they look at how the club has developed since Antonio Conte's departure, and what Simone Inzaghi has built at the club. They also discuss some of the key players that could help Inter to reach yet another Champions League final.

You can watch Nima on YouTube; or follow him on X; Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. You can also follow The Italian Football Podcast on X; Instagram, TikTok and Facebook

Host: James Allcott

Guest: Nima Tavallaey Roodsari

Producer: Cai Jones

Editor: Finn McSkimming

Additional Production: Patris Gordon

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How Clubs Replace Their Superstar Players Apr 18, 2025

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James Allcott is joined by The Athletic’s Senior Data Analyst, Mark Carey (@MarkCarey93) to

discuss how some Premier League clubs could replace their superstar players, such as Morgan Rogers at Aston Villa, Kevin De Bruyne at Man City, Trent Alexander-Arnold at Liverpool, and many more.

Host: James Allcott

Guest: Mark Carey

Producer: Cai Jones

Editor: Finn McSkimming

Additional Production: Patris Gordon

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Using Data to Find the Most Underrated Premier League XI Apr 16, 2025

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James Allcott is joined by The Athletic’s Senior Data Analyst, Mark Carey (@MarkCarey93) to

discuss the most underrated players in the Premier League. Together, they take a look at every position and put forward their picks for under-the-radar players using this season’s data, to see how accurate it really is.

Host: James Allcott

Guest: Mark Carey

Producer: Cai Jones

Editor: Finn McSkimming

Additional Production: Patris Gordon

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The Premier League Vs. La Liga: Which One Is Better? Apr 11, 2025

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James Allcott is joined by Tomás Hill to take an in-depth look at the La Liga versus Premier League debate. Together, they dive into the positives and negatives of both leagues and analyze which one is actually the strongest.

Host: James Allcott

Guest: Tomás Hill

Producer: Cai Jones

Editor: Finn McSkimming

Additional Production: Patris Gordon

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How La Masia Saved Barcelona Apr 09, 2025

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James Allcott is joined by Tomás Hill to take an in-depth look at the new-look Barcelona under Hansi Flick. They explore the tactical changes made by Flick and which players have thrived as a result. They also take a look at all the La Masia graduates that have helped contribute to the instant success under Flick.

Host: James Allcott

Guest: Tomás Hill

Producer: Cai Jones

Editor: Finn McSkimming

Additional Production: Patris Gordon

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Asking Two Rock Stars To Explain the Relationship Between Football and Music Apr 04, 2025

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James Allcott is joined by Woody (@woodythedrum) and Piers (@piershewitt) from Away Days to discuss how you write the next big football anthem. Woody is a drummer from Bastille, and Piers plays drums for the Boxer Rebellion. Together, the trio explore and dive into the relationship between football and music.

You can listen to the Away Days podcast on Spotify

Host: James Allcott

Guests: Chris “Woody” Wood and Piers Hewitt

Producer: Cai Jones

Editor: Finn McSkimming

Additional Production: Patris Gordon

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Everton’s Rebuild: Can Fans Finally Be Excited Again? Apr 02, 2025

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James Allcott is joined by Baz (@THT1878) from Toffee TV to take an in-depth, top-down look at Everton. How will the new stadium change Everton’s finances? Will it attract the top talent to Everton? How has the board restructuring changed Everton’s operational approach? And, of course, which players will leave this summer?|

You can also watch Baz and Toffee TV on their YouTube channel.

Host: James Allcott

Guest: Baz (Toffee TV)

Producer: Cai Jones

Editor: Finn McSkimming

Additional Production: Patris Gordon

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Ranking Every Premier League Club’s Most Used XI, Part 2 Mar 28, 2025

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James Allcott is back with Nieve Petruzziello (@StuntPegg) and Nedum Onuoha (@kickback_nedum) to finish their ranking of every Premier League club’s most used XI. Who will make those coveted European spots? Who would make a combined Newcastle/Chelsea XI? If Saka wasn’t injured, would Liverpool still have won the league? Find out the 10th to 1st place ranking in the final episode of this two-part podcast.

Host: James Allcott

Guests: Nieve Petruzziello and Nedum Onuoha

Producer: Cai Jones

Editor: Finn McSkimming

Additional Production: Patris Gordon

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