The Totally Football Show with James Richardson

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Can Newcastle upset PSG again and can Leverkusen be stopped? Nov 28, 2023

Show notes

Jimbo, James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo look ahead to Matchday 5 in the Champions League with destinies set to be decided.

The Magpies head to Paris looking to replicate their 4-1 win earlier in the campaign. But can Milan stop wasting chances and beat Dortmund, even without their new 15-year-old prodigy?

It’s a big week for Barcelona, starting with a clash with Porto in Catalunya. What has happened to Robert Lewandowski?

Bayern’s new number 9 keeps scoring but it’s still Leverkusen who are top of the Bundesliga after the best start ever. And the top two of Juventus and Inter cannot be separated in the Derby d’Italia.

Plus Troyes, happy birthdays and Nike adverts.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1a: A mixed international break (01.00)

• PART 1b: Moment of the weekend (05.45)

• PART 2: PSG v Newcastle and Milan v Dortmund previews (11.45)

• PART 3a: Galatasaray v Man United preview / Nike adverts (25.00)

• PART 3b: Barcelona v Porto preview (31.00)

• PART 3c: Real Madrid v Napoli preview (37.00)

• PART 4: Honours even between the top two in Italy (43.00)

• PART 5: Leverkusen’s record-breaking start in the Bundesliga (50.00)

• PART 6a: Nice stay unbeaten, plus the trials and tribulations of Troyes (57.00)

• PART 6b: The rest of the action in La Liga (66.00)

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Liverpool’s big point at Man City, Chelsea’s dreadful defence and Garnacho’s goal Nov 27, 2023

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Jimbo welcomes Daniel Storey, Charlie Eccleshare and Sasha Goryunov into the studio after a blockbuster Premier League weekend.

Arsenal go top after Man City and Liverpool share the spoils at the Etihad as Liverpool’s squad depth comes into play. If only Darwin Nuñez was calmer in front of goal.

But it’s Man United who are top of the form table and win against Everton with Alejandro Garnacho scoring one of the greatest Premier League goals of all time.

Elsewhere, Chelsea are ripped apart by Newcastle while Villa leapfrog Spurs into 4th with victory in North London.

Plus we share some treasured Terry Venables memories after the passing of the former England and Barcelona manager.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1: Tributes for Terry Venables (01.30)

• PART 2a: Everton 0-3 Man United (08.30)

• PART 2b: Newcastle 4-1 Chelsea (22.00)

• PART 3a: Man City 1-1 Liverpool (30.00)

• PART 3b: Tottenham 1-2 Aston Villa (42.00)

• PART 3c: Brentford 0-1 Arsenal (49.00)

• PART 4: The rest of the Premier League weekend (53.00)

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Man City take on Liverpool and angry Everton host Man United Nov 23, 2023

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It’s a packed pod with Jimbo, Duncan Alexander, Tom Williams and Jay Harris previewing a blockbuster Premier League weekend.

The top two meet at the Etihad and while Jurgen Klopp might not like the kick-off time, are we set for a classic between Man City and Liverpool?

Elsewhere Spurs host Villa, Brentford take on Aaron Ramsdale’s Arsenal and an Everton side who have lost 10 points face Man United on Sunday at Goodison Park.

In World Cup qualifying, world champions Argentina win in Rio. Jack Lang tells us about a 3rd defeat in a row for Brazil who are waiting for Ancelotti.

Plus Ali Dia, Ruben Neves, factoids and curate eggs.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1a: Man City v Liverpool preview (04.30)

• PART 1b: Brentford v Arsenal and Spurs v Villa previews (10.30)

• PART 2a: Euro 2024 qualifying round-up (20.00)

• PART 2b: Brazil 0-1 Argentina with Jack Lang (31.00)

• PART 3a: Happy Ali Dia day (40.00)

• PART 3b: Everton v Man Utd preview (44.00)

• PART 3c: The rest of the Premier League weekend (49.00)

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Everton’s 10-point deduction and Qatar one year on Nov 20, 2023

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Jimbo welcomes Charlie Eccleshare, Daniel Storey and more into the pod as Euro qualifying draws to a conclusion.

Wales surrender their advantage over Croatia which could be catastrophic for Robert Page as they take on Turkey. Elsewhere, Jorginho missing penalties, Lukaku scoring goals and France beating Gibraltar 14-0.

Huge news in the Premier League as Everton are deducted 10 points for breaching profit and sustainability rules. Matt Jones from The Blue Room tells us why he’s not too worried about relegation.

Plus Adam Crafton joins us on the one year anniversary of the Qatar World Cup getting underway to discuss what the legacy of that tournament is 12 months on.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1: Euro qualifying - where we’re at (02.00)

• PART 2: Everton’s 10 point deduction with Matt Jones from The Blue Room (21.00)

• PART 3: Qatar one year on with Adam Crafton (38.00)

• PART 4: Trips to Sweden and Exeter (50.00)

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Road to Euro 2024 - Italy must win, Republic of Ireland must lose Nov 16, 2023

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Jimbo welcomes Duncan Alexander, Colin Millar and Adrian Clarke into The Athletic studio as we lead you into the international break.

It’s make or break for Italy in Euro qualifying as they take on North Macedonia and then Ukraine. James Horncastle joins us as the Azzurri look to avoid the dreaded play-offs.

Wales have their fate in their own hands as they look to pip Croatia to qualification. Meanwhile Republic of Ireland can boost their chances by losing to the Netherlands.

Urs Fischer leaves Union Berlin and Emma Hayes leaves Madrid absolutely fuming after some controversial decisions go against Chelsea in the Champions League.

Plus ticketing, Branthwaite and the success story that is Sylvinho at Albania.

Produced by Charlie Jones and Jesse Howard.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1a: The Euro/Nations League set-up (02.50)

• PART 1b: England v Malta preview (07.45)

• PART 2: Italy v North Macedonia preview with James Horncastle (18.00)

• PART 3a: Fischer leaves Union Berlin (32.00)

• PART 3b: Real Madrid Chelsea officiating farce (38.00)

• PART 3c: Wales and the rest of Euro qualifying (43.00)

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Napoli sack Rudi García, Leverkusen flying and PSG back on top Nov 14, 2023

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Jimbo is back in the Athletic studios with the Euro crew of James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo.

Rudi Garcia is sacked by the champions Napoli after a 1-0 loss to Empoli leaves them 10 points behind league leaders Inter.

Álex Grimaldo is in the form of his life for Xabi Alonso's high flying Leverkusen side who beat a struggling Union Berlin 4-0.

Mbappe scores a hat-trick but is still in Luis Enrique's bad books as PSG go top of Ligue 1.

Girona are still top of La Liga and Griezmann is on top form for Athletico Madrid with the La Liga title race wide open.

Produced by Ben Green and Jesse Howard.

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Chelsea and Man City serve up a Premier League classic Nov 13, 2023

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Jimbo is joined by Daniel Storey, Matt Davies Adam and James Maw to wax lyrical about the stunning 4-4 draw between Chelsea and Man City. Plus, we ask: how damaging a week has this been for Spurs? Have Newcastle hit their ceiling? And how can Man United simultaneously be the most underwhelming but most in-form team in the league?

Produced by Charlie Jones and Ben Green

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1a: Fire walk with Matt (02.00)

• PART 1b: Chelsea 4 - 4 City (04.50)

• PART 2a: West Ham 3 - 2 Nottingham Forest (22.50)

• PART 2b: Palace 2 - 3 Everton (26.40)

• PART 2c: Bournemouth 2 - 0 Newcastle (29.30)

• PART 2d: Arsenal 3 - 1 Burnley (33.00)

• PART 3a: Harry Kane and Wolves 2 - 1 Spurs (37.00)

• PART 3b: The rest of the Premier League weekend (48.00)

• PART 3c: The Man United conundrum (52.00)

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Man United beaten in Copenhagen and Spurs lose to Chelsea - the most chaotic week of the season Nov 09, 2023

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Jimbo, Duncan Alexander, Raphael Honigstein and Tom Williams try and wrap their heads around some of the most remarkable games we’ve seen in years.

Man United’s Champions League status hangs by a thread after a 4-3 defeat in Copenhagen, a game that turned on a first-half red for Rashford.

Crazier still was the first defeat of the season for Spurs, whose 9-man high line was eventually exploited by a Chelsea side doing lots of stupid things themselves. But are the Blues getting to grips with what Pochettino wants ahead of the visit of Man City this weekend?

Plus Loftus-Cheek, Jorginho and an in-depth debate on the prawn sandwich.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1: Copenhagen 4-3 Man United (02.30)

• PART 2: The rest of the Champions League midweek (18.00)

• PART 3: Tottenham 1-4 Chelsea (30.00)

• PART 4: The prawn sandwich brigade (46.00)

• PART 5: The rest of the Premier League weekend (51.00)

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King Kane reigns supreme while it’s crunch time for Milan in the Champions League Nov 07, 2023

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Jimbo is back with the Euro crew of James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo.

It’s a third hat-trick in 6 league matches for Harry Kane as Bayern dismantle Dortmund. Is Kane better than Robert Lewandowski?

It’s make or break for Milan in the Champions League as they host PSG while domestically, could Inter be the best Italian team since 2015 Juventus?

Girona are top of La Liga - would they even be allowed into the Champions League next season? And Nice are top in France, where Grosso and Gattuso continue to struggle.

Plus Aspas and Benitez versus VAR and a 12th defeat on the spin for Union Berlin.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1a: Food and drink chat (01.00)

• PART 1b: Moment of the weekend (07.00)

• PART 2: Dortmund 0-4 Bayern (10.00)

• PART 3: Milan v PSG preview and the rest of Serie A (26.00)

• PART 4: Girona top La Liga (47.00)

• PART 5: Grosso and Gattuso continue to struggle in France (63.00)

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Diaz levels for Liverpool as Arteta’s Arsenal slip up at St James’s Nov 06, 2023

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Jimbo is joined by Carl Anka, Sasha Goryunov and Matt Davies-Adams after another Premier League weekend packed full of talking points.

Luton so nearly beat Liverpool but it’s Luis Diaz of all people who finds the equaliser for the Reds. Are they in this season’s title race?

It’s a big blow for last season’s challengers Arsenal who are beaten in a feisty clash with Newcastle, with Mikel Arteta and the club branding the officiating embarrassing.

It’s a last-gasp win for Man United but there are plenty of questions surrounding the condition of Harry Maguire and Marcus Rashford after the victory at Craven Cottage.

Plus Doku, Kudus and the most seismic news of the weekend - Emma Hayes will be leaving WSL champions Chelsea at the end of the season.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1a: Luton 1-1 Liverpool (02.20)

• PART 1b: Nottingham Forest 2-0 Aston Villa (11.20)

• PART 2: Man City 6-1 Bournemouth (18.00)

• PART 3a: Newcastle 1-0 Arsenal (26.00)

• PART 3b: Emma Hayes leaving Chelsea (38.00)

• PART 4: Fulham 0-1 Man United (42.00)

• PART 5a: Fluminense 2-1 Boca Juniors (52.00)

• PART 5b: The rest of the Premier League weekend (55.00)

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