The Ripple Effect with James Lawrence Allcott

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Making Liverpool Title Challengers for Under £115 Million Aug 23, 2023

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James Allcott welcomes backs Laurence McKenna and also welcomes Jamie Slevin, who is making his ‘Ripple Effect’ debut. The trio discuss how Liverpool can fix their season and mount a title challenge while also putting forward their options for defensive midfield, center back, and right back. And of course, is it even possible to get all three positions sorted before the window closes?

Host: James Allcott

Guests: Laurence McKenna and Jamie Slevin

Producer: Cai Jones

Editor: Finn McSkimming

Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher

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The Ultimate Man United Ripple Effect XI Aug 18, 2023

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Culture Cams (@CultureCams) and Lyez Bouzidi (@LyezBouzidi10) make their second appearances of the week. In this episode, the pair and host, James Allcott, sit down to discuss who the most meaningful Manchester United players of all time are. Is Beckham the obvious answer? What is Bobby Charlton’s legacy? Is Gary Neville one of the all-time greats? And can Wayne Rooney even make the team?

Host: James Allcott

Guest: Culture Cams and Lyes Bouzidi

Producer: Cai Jones

Editor: Finn McSkimming

Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher

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How Chelsea Spent £800 Million and Got Away With It Aug 15, 2023

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James Allcott welcomes Culture Cams (@CultureCams) as well as Lyes Bouzidi (@LyesBouzidi10), who makes his 'Ripple Effect' debut. The trio dive deep into what recent transfer goings-on mean for the Premier League but also for Europe. How are Chelsea able to spend so much? Have Liverpool just shot themselves in the foot? What is Neymar's legacy? And of course, what's next for all the teams involved?

Host: James Allcott

Guests: Culture Cams and Lyes Bouzidi

Producer: Cai Jones

Editor: Finn McSkimming

Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher

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How FPL Is Taking Over Football Aug 11, 2023

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James Allcott is joined again by FPL experts Sujan Shah & James Linden to discuss the biggest moments of Fantasy Premier League. Who are the true cult heroes of FPL? What were ‘The Ripple Effects’ of the infamous FPL controversies? Is FPL single-handedly changing the way we view football and how we perceive football fans? And of course, what will the new Premier League stoppage time rules mean for FPL this season?

Host: James Allcott

Guest: Sujan Shah and James Linden

Producer: Cai Jones

Editor: Finn McSkimming

Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher

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Predicting the 23/24 FPL Season Aug 08, 2023

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James Allcott is joined by ‘FPL’ experts Sujan Shah & James Linden also known as @PlanetFPLPod. The trio put forward their predictions for how the Premier League will pan out this season. Will anyone out-score Erling Haaland this season? Who will be the first manager to go this season? Are there any surprises we should be looking out for? And of course, what does this look like from an FPL perspective?

Host: James Allcott

Guest: Sujan Shah & James Linden

Producer: Cai Jones

Editor: Finn McSkimming

Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher

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Luton, Burnley, and Sheffield United: How the Premier League New Boys Change the Premier League Aug 02, 2023

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James Allcott sits down to discuss the cost of promotion to and relegation from the Premier League. Joining him is English Football League expert Ali Maxwell from ‘Not the Top 20 Podcast.’ The duo discuss what the season may hold for the newly promoted teams, and how much money you really have to spend to survive in the Premier League. And of course, what the season will hold for the relegated teams: Southampton, Leicester, and Leeds.

Host: James Allcott

Guest: Ali Maxwell

Producer: Cai Jones

Editor: Finn McSkimming

Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher

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Mbappe’s Cash Grab, Hendo’s Legacy, and Why the Saudi Pro League Is the Future of Elite Football Jul 26, 2023

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James Allcott welcomes back Hugh Woozencroft to discuss the game-changing ripple effects from the Saudi Pro League and why it may benefit some Premier League clubs while also dooming others. Will Mbappe make the move, and will that elevate the league for decades to come? What will the Jordan Henderson transfer mean? And of course, what have we learned from preseason so far?

Host: James Allcott

Guest: Hugh Woozencroft

Producer: Cai Jones

Editor: Finn McSkimming

Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher

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“He’s the Best in the World” | What's Next for England’s U21 Stars Jul 12, 2023

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James Allcott is joined by Harry Brooks (@hbrooks_coach), Joe Donnohue (@JoeDonnohue) and the returning Kweku Afari (@Kweku_Afari) to shine a light on the unearthed gems from the England under-21 squad and what the ripple effects will be from their historic continental triumph. Who are the players that will now look to secure moves? How do we view youth football in England? Does Mudryk need a haircut to save his career? And what is the future of the England national team? And of course, what is Thomas Gravesen’s role in all this?

Host: James Allcott

Guests: Harry Brooks, Joe Donnohue and Kweku Afari

Producer: Cai Jones

Editor: Finn McSkimming

Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher

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The Most Significant Transfer of the Summer Is … Jul 05, 2023

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James Allcott is joined by Culture Cams (@Culturecams) and Kweku Afari (@Kweku_Afari) to discuss the big transfers that have happened so far. Will Mason Mount thrive at Manchester United next season? Is Declan Rice the most important transfer of the summer? What role will Kai Havertz have at Arsenal? And why could the Kim Min-jae transfer to Bayern Munich result in the Wolves being relegated next season?

Host: James Allcott

Guests: Culture Cams and Kweku Afari

Producer: Cai Jones

Editor: Finn McSkimming

Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher

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How To Spend Unai Emery’s £200m Aston Villa War Chest Jun 28, 2023

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James Allcott discussed ‘How Aston Villa will set up in 2025’ with Aston Villa fan, broadcaster, and podcaster, Dan Bardell (@DanBardell). The pair discuss what this summer holds for the club with Unai Emery and Monchi set to have a substantial budget and subsequent ample spending power ahead of next season’s European tour.

Host: James Allcott

Guest: Dan Bardell

Producer: Cai Jones

Editor: Finn McSkimming

Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher

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