The Ripple Effect with James Lawrence Allcott

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Ranking Every Premier League Club’s Most Used XI, Part 1 Mar 26, 2025

Show notes

James Allcott is joined by the new guest signings of 'The Ripple Effect,' Nieve Petruzziello (@StuntPegg) and Nedum Onuoha (@kickback_nedum), appearing together for the first time. In Part 1 of this double-bill podcast, the team ranks every Premier League club’s most used XI, starting with 20th to 11th place.

Host: James Allcott

Guests: Nieve Petruzziello and Nedum Onuoha

Producer: Cai Jones

Editor: Finn McSkimming

Additional Production: Patris Gordon

Host: James Allcott

Guests: Nieve Petruzziello and Nedum Onuoha

Producer: Cai Jones

Editor: Finn McSkimming

Additional Production: Patris Gordon

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Picking the Best England Squad of the Premier League Era Mar 21, 2025

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James Allcott is joined by the 'England Pod' boys (Ali Maxwell and David Walker) for an in-depth, intense, Premier League–era England squad selector. Together, they filter through each position and create what they believe to be the greatest possible (modern) England squad.

You can listen to 'The England Pod' on Spotify

Host: James Allcott

Guests: Ali Maxwell and David Walker

Producer: Cai Jones

Editor: Finn McSkimming

Additional Production: Patris Gordon

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How Thomas Tuchel Wins the World Cup Mar 19, 2025

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James Allcott is joined by ‘The England Pod’ boys (Ali Maxwell and David Walker) to discuss the new-look England under Thomas Tuchel. Together, they look at the changes that could happen under Tuchel and how it could be beneficial to England going forward.

Listen to the England Pod on Spotify

Host: James Allcott

Guests: Ali Maxwell and David Walker

Producer: Cai Jones

Editor: Finn McSkimming

Additional Production: Patris Gordon

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Why ‘Relationism’ Is on the Rise in Football Mar 12, 2025

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James Allcott is joined by football analyst Jamie Hamilton (@stirling_j) to discuss why positions in football are beginning to mean less and less due to a new way of playing the game: relationism. Together, they discuss how relationism differs from positional play and the potential benefits of this radical shift in style.

Listen to Jamie's podcast The 3rd Circle here.

Read Jamie’s articles on relationism and positionism.

Host: James Allcott

Guest: Jamie Hamilton

Producer: Cai Jones

Editor: Finn McSkimming

Additional Production: Patris Gordon

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Who Would Win Player of the Year If Salah Didn’t Exist? Mar 07, 2025

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James Allcott is joined by JJ Bull (@jj_bull) to take a look at the Player of the Year nominees and Young Player of the Year nominees. Crucially, the two will be deciding on their Player of the Year, with the caveat that Salah is not considered because he's almost a cert for the award. Will a Big Six player win the award? Or have there been too many undeniable performances by players at other clubs?

Host: James Allcott

Guest: JJ Bull

Producer: Cai Jones

Editor: Finn McSkimming

Additional Production: Patris Gordon

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My Favourite Player From Every Premier League Club Mar 05, 2025

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James Allcott is joined by JJ Bull (@jj_bull) to discuss their favourite players from each of the 20 Premier League clubs. Together, they filter down through each of the clubs with talking points about why those chosen are their favourites, amongst some wider conversations about what makes that player great. Remember that favourite does not always equal best!

Host: James Allcott

Guests: JJ Bull

Producer: Cai Jones

Editor: Finn McSkimming

Additional Production: Patris Gordon

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Who Are the Most Threatening Players in Every Part of the Pitch? Feb 28, 2025

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James Allcott is joined by Jack Collins (@jackjcollins) and Ben Bowman (@ben_bowman) to

discuss the best players in every part of the pitch. Together, they take a look at the 14 different zones that make up a football pitch and decide on which players are the best, with some surprises along the way.

Host: James Allcott

Guests: Jack Collins and Ben Bowman

Producer: Cai Jones

Editor: Finn McSkimming

Additional Production: Patris Gordon

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Is Manchester City’s Dynasty Over, and Can Spurs or Man Utd Win the Europa? Feb 26, 2025

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James Allcott is joined by Jack Collins (@jackjcollins) and Ben Bowman (@ben_bowman) to discuss Liverpool's and Manchester City’s dynasties and what they mean for the future of the game. The trio also chat about Man Utd's and Tottenham Hotspur’s Europa League credentials. Can either team win the competition? What would it mean for their managers if they do win it? And could it save their respective seasons?

Host: James Allcott

Guests: Jack Collins and Ben Bowman

Producer: Cai Jones

Editor: Finn McSkimming

Additional Production: Patris Gordon

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Biggest Ripple Effects Of The Season So Far, Part 2 Feb 21, 2025

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James Allcott is joined by Daniel Cook (@HLTCO) to discuss the biggest ‘Ripple Effects’ of the season so far and how it has shaped the Premier League table. Together, they take a look at the moments that got us to this point, whilst analysing what it'll mean for the remainder of the Premier League season.

Watch Daniel on his YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@hltcomedia

Host: James Allcott

Guest: Daniel Cook

Producer: Cai Jones

Editor: Finn McSkimming

Additional Production: Patris Gordon

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Biggest Ripple Effects of the Season So Far, Part 1 Feb 19, 2025

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James Allcott is joined by Daniel Cook (@HLTCO) to discuss the biggest ripple effects of the season so far and how they have shaped the Premier League table. Why have Chelsea stagnated after a great start? What’s going on at Crystal Palace? And what is the aftermath of Rodri’s injury?

https://youtube.com/@hltcomedia

Host: James Allcott

Guest: Daniel Cook

Producer: Cai Jones

Editor: Finn McSkimming

Additional Production: Patris Gordon

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