The Totally Football Show with James Richardson

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A special announcement from AC Jimbo: It's Totally Live in London in October! Jun 28, 2024

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While Team Totally catches up on their zzzs ahead of the knockouts, we want to tell you about our upcoming live show!

Join Jimbo, the stats-tastic Duncan Alexander, the utterly Gallic Julien Laurens, the enigmatic Producer Charlie and a special mystery guest* at the Leicester Square Theatre in London's West End on Tuesday October the 8th. We'll talk about what's going on in the Premier League, discuss who'll be doing what in the revamped Champions League, and tell you tales that are just far too spicy for the regular pod.

Tickets are on sale now - and you can get full details at leicestersquaretheatre.com, or by searching for 'Totally Football Show live' on your Google machine

* The mystery guest is quite probably James Horncastle, but he's a little tied up at the moment and we can't remember if he just agreed to the show in principle when we asked him a few weeks ago or whether he did indeed 100% confirm. Keep listening to the pod and following us on X to stay up to date.

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Georgia stun Portugal, Belgium booed - and England set to face Slovakia Jun 27, 2024

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Jimbo's got Charlie Eccleshare and Colin Millar alongside him - plus a variety of special guests over in Germany - as the Euro 2024 group stages reach their conclusion.

We begin with events in Group F - which saw Georgian heroics as they booked their place in the last 16 in their first ever appearance at a major tournament after the 2-0 win over Portugal. Nika Kevkhishvili joins us to revel in the momentous victory. But heartbreak for the Czechs, sent packing after the 2-1 defeat by Turkey in Hamburg.

It's fair to say it wasn't such a thrilling conclusion to Group E - with Slovakia and Romania playing out a 1-1 draw which Carl Anka was on hand to witness - and boos ringing out for Belgium after their goalless draw with Ukraine. Dom Fifield joins us from Stuttgart to reflect the sour mood amongst the Red Devils support base...

With two rest days incoming before the round of 16 begins in earnest over the weekend - we take a look ahead to the full line-up of fixtures - and speak to Rafa Honigstein ahead of Germany v Denmark on Saturday night...

Produced by Lucy Oliva.

Theme music by JJ Bull.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1a: Georgia 2-0 Portugal with Nika Kevkhishvili (05.50)

• PART 1b: Czech Republic 1-2 Turkey (15.25)

• PART 2a: Slovakia 1-1 Romania with Carl Anka (20.20)

• PART 2b: Ukraine 0-0 Belgium with Dom Fifield (25.30)

• PART 3a: Round of 16 look ahead - Germany v Denmark with Rafa Honigstein (30.50)

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Limp England win their group while sloppy France miss out on top spot Jun 26, 2024

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Jimbo is accompanied by Tom Williams, Jay Harris and many more after an exciting day and dull night of Euro action.

England top Group C but only after another insipid display and a 0-0 with Slovenia. Is there any chance of them turning this form around? And do Southgate’s substitutions show that he doesn’t have the answers?

Elsewhere Austria win a thriller with the Dutch to sensationally top Group D at the expense of France, thanks to Lewandowski’s double stutter. Julien Laurens highlights the issues facing Didier Deschamps now.

Plus we look ahead to Wednesday’s action where Ukraine look to inspire again

Produced by Charlie Jones.

Theme music by JJ Bull.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1: England 0-0 Slovenia with Oli Kay (03.00)

• PART 2a: Netherlands 2-3 Austria with Tim Spiers (17.00)

• PART 2b: France 1-1 Poland with Julien Laurens (26.00)

• PART 3a: Ukraine v Belgium with Iryna Koziupa (37.00)

• PART 3b: The rest of Wednesday’s action (46.00)

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Last-gasp Italy equaliser breaks Croatian hearts Jun 25, 2024

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Jimbo's joined by Duncan Alexander and Sasha Goryunov to reflect on the dramatic climax to Group B at Euro 2024.

We begin in Leipzig - where Mattia Zaccagni scored in the final minute of stoppage time as Italy broke Croatian hearts with a late equaliser in a 1-1 draw that ensures the defending champions progress to the last 16 - and leaves Luka Modrić and co all but eliminated. A beer-soaked Tim Spiers dials in on the final whistle before James Horncastle reports back from a rather spiky Luciano Spalletti press conference...

No such drama for Spain, who cruised into the next round with their third victory and third clean sheet of the tournament in their 1-0 win over Albania (which happened to assure the Three Lions of a spot in the next round...). Michael Cox is on hand to tell us more from the Düsseldorf Arena.

Then, it's all eyes on Group C and D who face their final outings on matchday three. We get the Slovenian perspective from journalist Miran Zore ahead of their meeting with England - and preview the fortunes of the other sides in action on a bumper day 12 out in Germany.

Produced by Lucy Oliva.

Theme music by JJ Bull.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1a: Croatia 1-1 Italy with Tim Spiers & James Horncastle (3.00)

• PART 1b: Albania 0-1 Spain with Michael Cox (13.55)

• PART 2a: England v Slovenia preview with Miran Zore (19.55)

• PART 2b: Denmark v Serbia preview (29.05)

• PART 3a: Netherlands v Austria preview (30.35)

• PART 3b: France v Poland preview (32.20)

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Scotland out of the Euros as Kane bites back Jun 24, 2024

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Jimbo welcomes Adrian Clarke, Dom Fifield and many more on another sad night for Scottish football.

The Tartan Army are heading home after a last-gasp defeat against Hungary in Stuttgart. Did Scotland let themselves down? Or do they lack depth physically and technically?

Germany also need a stoppage time equaliser against Switzerland to confirm top spot in Group A as questions are asked again about the defence.

Italy take on Croatia in the standout game on Monday night. James Horncastle sets the scene as the Azzurri’s hold on the trophy hangs in the balance.

Plus we discuss Harry Kane’s comments about England players turned pundits. Should they be cheerleaders or should the current crop expect to be criticised?

Produced by Charlie Jones.

Theme music by JJ Bull.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1a: Scotland 0-1 Hungary with Kieran Canning (04.00)

• PART 1b: Switzerland 1-1 Germany with Seb Stafford-Bloor (14.00)

• PART 2a: Italy v Croatia preview with James Horncastle (22.00)

• PART 2b: Albania v Spain preview (33.00)

• PART 2c: Kane takes aim at the pundits (36.00)

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Belgium bounce back as Portugal cruise into the knockouts Jun 23, 2024

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Jimbo's got Sasha Goryunov, Liam Tharme and Seb Stafford-Bloor alongside him to capture all the fallout from Day 9 at the Euros.

Belgium finally turned up in their 2-0 win over Romania to mean Group E is fascinatingly poised - with all four teams sat on three points going into the final round of matches. Michael Cox drops in from Cologne to talk us through the game.

Portugal booked their place in the round of 16 as Group F winners after their comfortable 3-0 win over Turkey, while substitute Saba Lobjanidze wasted a golden chance for Georgia with *literally* the final kick of the game as the debutants claimed a first ever point in a major tournament with a 1-1 draw against the Czech Republic - which does neither many favours.

Plus, an opportunity to look ahead to Sunday's action - which sees Switzerland face hosts Germany and Scotland take on Hungary. AFP's Kieran Canning joins us to preview the Tartan Army's crunch tie which could see them reach the knockout phase of a major tournament for the first time ever...

Produced by Lucy Oliva.

Theme music by JJ Bull.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1: Belgium 2-0 Romania with Michael Cox (07.05)

• PART 2a: Turkey 0-3 Portugal (14.40)

• PART 2b: Georgia 1-1 Czech Republic (22.25)

• PART 3a: Scotland v Hungary preview with Kieran Canning (35.10)

• PART 3b: Switzerland v Germany preview (42.35)

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France draw with the Dutch while Austria and Ukraine are victorious Jun 22, 2024

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Jimbo welcomes Duncan Alexander and Mark Carey into the studio as we see our first elimination from Euro 2024.

Poland are gone but we should be seeing a lot more of France and the Netherlands who battle to a 0-0 in Leipzig. No France player has scored a goal yet - how badly do they need Mbappe back?

Are the dark horses back? Austria dismantle the Poles and look like making a real impact at this tournament. Tim Spiers tells us more from Berlin.

And Ukraine come from behind to beat Slovakia and reignite their campaign.

Plus we look ahead to Saturday’s action. Jose Delgado details why Portugal fans feel frustrated with Martinez. And we could be set for an incredible finale in Group E.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

Theme music by JJ Bull.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1: Netherlands 0-0 France (03.45)

• PART 2a: Poland 1-3 Austria with Tim Spiers (13.00)

• PART 2b: Slovakia 1-2 Ukraine (20.00)

• PART 3a: Portugal v Turkey preview with Jose Delgado (27.00)

• PART 3b: The rest of Saturday’s action (37.00)

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England dire in Denmark draw as Spain outclass Italy Jun 21, 2024

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Jimbo, Adrian Clarke and Benji Lanyado are in the studio after England fail to live up to expectations but Spain definitely don’t.

It’s 4 points from 2 games for Gareth Southgate’s side but the performances seem to be getting worse. We try to get to the bottom of things and wonder whether England are the worst coached team at the Euros.

Spain took on Italy. Or was it Man City v Burnley? La Roja batter the Azzurri 1-0 with Nico Williams providing perhaps the standout performance of the tournament.

Plus Julien Laurens joins us to look at France’s clash with Netherlands and specifically the state of Kylian Mbappe’s nose.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

Theme music by JJ Bull.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1: Spain 1-0 Italy with Pol Ballus (04.00)

• PART 2a: England 1-1 Denmark with Dan Sheldon (16.00)

• PART 2b: Slovenia 1-1 Serbia (33.00)

• PART 3a: France v Netherlands preview with Julien Laurens (38.00)

• PART 3b: The rest of Friday’s action (45.00)

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Scotland keep Euro hopes alive as England prepare for Denmark Jun 20, 2024

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It’s Day 6 of the Euros and Jimbo is joined by JJ Bull, Tom Williams and more after Scotland get off the mark in Koln.

A draw for Steve Clarke’s side against Switzerland sets up a winner take all clash with Hungary on Sunday as they look to advance from the group stage for the first time ever.

Germany in their lovely kit cruise into the last 16 with victory over the Hungarians while earlier on Wednesday, Albania come back to draw with Croatia in another one of the games of tournament so far.

Thursday sees England in action against Denmark on Matchday 2. Daniel Storey wants to see more attacking substitutions from Gareth Southgate.

Plus Spain take on Italy in the most regular rivalry in Euros history.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

Theme music by JJ Bull.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1: Scotland 1-1 Switzerland with Nick Miller (04.00)

• PART 2: Germany 2-0 Hungary (19.00)

• PART 3a: Croatia 2-2 Albania (28.00)

• PART 3b: Spain v Italy preview (34.00)

• PART 3c: England v Denmark preview (38.00)

• PART 3d: Slovenia v Serbia preview (46.00)

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Portugal snatch all three points after Turkey and Georgia thriller Jun 19, 2024

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Jimbo has Sasha Goryunov, Mark Carey and Seb Stafford-Bloor alongside him for your daily dose of Euro 2024 reaction.

There was late drama as Portugal snatched all three points in a 2-1 win over the Czech Republic courtesy of a stoppage time goal from super sub Francisco Conceição. Tim Spiers was in Leipzig and joined us at the final whistle.

Elsewhere, Turkey and Georgia produced the game of the tournament so far in a thrilling encounter in the pouring rain in Dortmund - with teenage superstar Arda Güler scoring a wondergoal as part of a 3-1 victory for Vincenzo Montella's side.

We take a closer look ahead to Wednesday's action and the second matchday for Group A and B - including the small matter of Scotland v Switzerland. Jordan Campbell stops by as we gauge the mood ahead of what could prove to be a must win game for Steve Clarke's side.

Produced by Lucy Oliva.

Theme music by JJ Bull.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1: Portugal 2-1 Czech Republic with Tim Spiers (4.15)

• PART 2a: Turkey 3-1 Georgia (11.50)

• PART 3a: Transport tribulations in Germany (26.00)

• PART 3b: Scotland v Switzerland preview with Jordan Campbell (31.30)

• PART 3c: Germany v Hungary preview (37.00)

• PART 3d: Croatia v Albania preview (42.30)

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