The Ripple Effect with James Lawrence Allcott

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Liverpool - Keep or Sell! Dec 03, 2025

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James Allcott is joined by Ripple Effect regular Nieve Petruzziello (@StuntPegg). In this episode, they analyse Liverpool's recent form and decide who should stay and who needs to move on. Does Liverpool need a squad revamp? Are there some players that must go? And which ones are untouchable?

Host: James Allcott

Guest: Nieve Petruzziello

Producer: Cai Jones

Editor: Finn McSkimming

Additional Production: Patris Gordon

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One Player to Watch From Every Premier League Club in 2026 Nov 28, 2025

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ames Allcott is joined by Dougie Critchley (⁠@DougieCritchley⁠) to take a look at one player from every Premier League club we should be keeping a close eye on in 2026. Should all the focus be on Estevao? Can Kobbie Mainoo turn it around? And will Harry Gray get thrusted into the limelight?

Host: James Allcott

Guest: Dougie Critchley

Producer: Cai Jones

Editor: Finn McSkimming

Additional Production: Patris Gordon

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Every Club’s Most Underrated Player Nov 26, 2025

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James Allcott is joined by Dougie Critchley (@DougieCritchley) to go through every Premier League club and pick their most underrated players. Together, they discuss who is Man City’s breakthrough midfielder, Tottenham’s most slept-on midfielder, and Liverpool’s best performer this season, alongside many more points.

Host: James Allcott

Guest: Dougie Critchley

Producer: Cai Jones

Editor: Finn McSkimming

Additional Production: Patris Gordon

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The Undisputed All-Time Premier League Top 20 Nov 12, 2025

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You spoke, and we listened. We’ve teamed up with ⁠ ⁠@thefannarrative⁠ to scour the internet, trawl through message threads, and scrape YouTube comments to compile a list of the players people have mentioned in all-time Premier League debates. But that's not all. In this episode of The Ripple Effect, James and Nedum (⁠@kickback_nedum⁠) take this list and analyse it, creating their own definitive and undisputed all-time Premier League top 20. Will you agree with their list?

Host: James Allcott

Guest: Nedum Onuoha

Producer: Cai Jones

Editor: Finn McSkimming

Additional Production: Patris Gordon

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Building the Best Current Premier League XI Nov 05, 2025

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James Allcott is joined by Ripple Effect regular, Nedum Onuoha, to build the best Premier League XI as of right now. Which big names simply can’t get in? Who are the standout players so far? And who has entered world-class territory this season?

Host: James Allcott
Guest: Nedum Onuoha
Producer: Cai Jones
Editor: Finn McSkimming
Additional Production: Patris Gordon

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10 Mistakes Liverpool Are Making This Season Oct 31, 2025

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James Allcott is joined by Laurence McKenna (⁠@lozcast⁠) to discuss Liverpool FC. Together, they look at the challenges Liverpool have faced so far this season before looking at which one has held them back the most. They also answer crucial questions along the way.

You can see more of Laurence on his ⁠YouTube⁠ channel.

Host: James Allcott

Guest: Laurence McKenna

Producer: Cai Jones

Editor: Finn McSkimming

Additional Production: Patris Gordon

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How Andoni Iraola Is Masterminding Bournemouth’s Season Oct 29, 2025

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James Allcott is joined by Tom Jordan from Back of the Net to discuss Bournemouth’s excellent start to the season. They discuss how Bournemouth has been able to continue its success even though it sold three of its starting back four, and they take a look at the recruitment over the summer. They also examine the club as a whole and how Andoni Iraola has been able to cultivate its success.

You can also watch Tom on his ⁠YouTube⁠ channel.

Host: James Allcott
Guest: Tom Jordan
Producer: Cai Jones
Editor: Finn McSkimming
Additional Production: Patris Gordon

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Do Football Clubs Still Have Identities? Oct 24, 2025

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James Allcott is joined by Luke Moore from the Football Ramble podcast to discuss the identities of today's football clubs. Together, they question what identity means in football and does it still exist? And what happens when you trade in identity for success?

Host: James Allcott

Guest: Luke Moore

Producer: Cai Jones

Editor: Finn McSkimming

Additional Production: Patris Gordon

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Who Are the Real Favourites for the League Title? Oct 22, 2025

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James Allcott is joined by Luke Moore from the Football Ramble podcast to discuss the fallout from Game Week 8. They take a look at Liverpool’s problems, Arsenal and Manchester City’s title hopes, and of course Manchester United’s chances of winning five games in a row.

Host: James Allcott
Guest: Luke Moore
Producer: Cai Jones
Editor: Finn McSkimming
Additional Production: Patris Gordon

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Andros Townsend Explains His Journey to Playing in Thailand Oct 15, 2025

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James Allcott is joined by former Premier League and England footballer Andros Townsend to discuss his unusual path into football abroad. Together, they look at Andros’s career path and what caused his move to Thailand following a stint in Turkey.

Host: James Allcott

Guest: Andros Townsend

Producer: Cai Jones

Editor: Finn McSkimming

Additional Production: Patris Gordon

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