The Ripple Effect with James Lawrence Allcott

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How Arsenal Vs. Man City Affects the Whole Premier League Season Oct 06, 2023

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James Allcott is joined by Reuben Pinder (@ReubenPinder) and James Waine (@JamezWaine) to preview what is potentially the biggest, most high-stakes Premier League match of the season! The trio discuss all things Arsenal and Manchester City and where both teams currently stand within the climate of the Premier League. What if Arsenal win? Is that the best outcome for Spurs? And will it lead to Pep walking?!

Host: James Allcott

Guest: Reuben Pinder and James Waine

Producer: Cai Jones

Editor: Finn McSkimming

Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher

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What If VAR Never Existed? Oct 04, 2023

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James Allcott is joined by Reuben Pinder (@ReubenPinder) to discuss everything wrong with VAR. The pair also discuss some of the biggest talking points from the weekend such as Aston Villa’s six-goal hammering of Brighton and what the repercussions for both teams will be. Are Chelsea finally good or have their problems just begun? And what is Kai Havertz’s ceiling?

Host: James Allcott

Guest: Reuben Pinder

Producer: Cai Jones

Editor: Finn McSkimming

Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher

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Why Ancelotti’s Defining Era Continues to Redefine Football Oct 01, 2023

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James Allcott is rejoined by Carlo Ancelotti and AC Milan expert Dev Bajwa (@ammandev) to discuss how Ancelotti redefined AC Milan and European football in the early 2000s, and why one player in particular holds the key to why football is the way it is today.

Host: James Allcott

Guest: Dev Bajwa

Producer: Cai Jones

Editor: Finn McSkimming

Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher

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Tearing Apart That Awful Top 100 Players of All Time List Sep 22, 2023

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James Allcott is joined by Kweku Afari (@Kweku_Afari) and Faysal (@elfayz_) once again to rip apart the top 100 players list, made up and posted by GDC Media. The trio is also joined by Cai Jones (@ProducerCai), who provides the stats, facts and figures. The trio discusses who is the real second GOAT and whether it's still Cristiano Ronaldo. Why is Di María so highly ranked? And of course, who should be in this list that missed out altogether?

Host: James Allcott

Guests: Kweku Afari, Faysal and Cai Jones

Producer: Cai Jones

Editor: Finn McSkimming

Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher

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Why 5-Foot-8 Goalkeepers Are the Future Sep 20, 2023

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James Allcott is joined once again by Kweku Afari (@Kweku_Afari) and making his ‘Ripple Effect’ debut, Faysal (@elfayz_). Cai Jones (@ProducerCai) also joins the trio to provide the stats and settle the debates. In the first installment of the week, the trio dive into the ‘Ripple Effects’ from Game Week 5 of the Premier League season and why Game Week 5 could live long in the memory when it comes to which managers will see the boot over the next few weeks and which clubs are in crisis.

Host: James Allcott

Guest: Kweku Afari, Faysal and Cai Jones

Producer: Cai Jones

Editor: Finn McSkimming

Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher

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Maguire or Partey? Which Failed Transfer Will Cost the Most? Sep 13, 2023

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James Allcott is joined by the returning Daniel Cook (@HLTCO) to discuss the ins and outs of every failed ‘out’ over the summer. The pair look at the biggest failed transfers of the summer window, and what would have been the outcomes if these transfers had gone through. Is Maguire leaving the beginning of the end for Man Utd? Is keeping Partey a huge mistake by Arsenal? Will Bayern Munich’s failures on deadline day increase their chances of winning the Champions League? And of course, did Man City’s failed Paqueta move result in some panic buys from Pep?

Host: James Allcott

Guest: Daniel Cook

Producer: Cai Jones

Editor: Finn McSkimming

Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher

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Should Arsenal and Man United Be Worried, and Is JWP Being Disrespected? Sep 08, 2023

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James Allcott is joined by Dev Bajwa (@ammandev) and Alex Moneypenny (@AMonFootball) to discuss the ripple effects of the season so far, as suggested by YOU. The trio also discuss the truth about Arsenal versus Manchester United at the weekend and what we've learned from the clash. Which Man United players will be hung out to dry, and is Sancho one of them? But also, what has Kai Havertz’s season been like so far, and is Arteta right to stick by him?

Host: James Allcott

Guests: Dev Bajwa and Alex Moneypenny

Producer: Cai Jones

Editor: Finn McSkimming

Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher

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The Dildo Effect: Past, Present and Future of Deadline Day Aug 31, 2023

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James Allcott is once again joined by Fuad Cadani (@FuadCadani), but this time to discuss deadline days past and present. Why did the Everton Dildo change everything for deadline day? Did the Ozil signing mean the end for Unai Emery? Was Luis Suárez the worst thing to ever happen to Brendan Rodgers? And why Salah's departure wins Scotland the Euros …

Host: James Allcott

Guest: Fuad Cadani

Producer: Cai Jones

Editor: Finn McSkimming

Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher

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How Spurs Should Spend That £85M in 'Harry Kane Money' Aug 30, 2023

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James Allcott chats with Fuad Cadani (@FuadCadani) about how Tottenham should actually spend the Harry Kane money. Which positions do Tottenham need to strengthen in? How crucial is a striker? Is Brennan Johnson the answer? Does 'Football Manager' have a big part to play? The pair explore options across Europe and even further afield as to who Tottenham should buy before deadline day.

Host: James Allcott

Guest: Fuad Cadani

Producer: Cai Jones

Editor: Finn McSkimming

Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher

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The Ultimate Liverpool Ripple Effect XI Aug 25, 2023

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James Allcott is joined for the second time this week by Laurence McKenna (@lozcast) and Jamie Slevin to discuss what is truly the most impactful Liverpool XI. What was Steven Gerrard’s biggest moment? What did Jamie Carragher’s own goals in 1999 mean for the club? And what role did John Barnes’s dad play in the film ‘Cool Runnings’?

Host: James Allcott

Guest: Laurence McKenna and Jamie Slevin

Producer: Cai Jones

Editor: Finn McSkimming

Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher

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