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Silvio Berlusconi part 1: The man who made Milan Jun 13, 2023

Show notes

Silvio Berlusconi died this week at the age of 86, so we're republishing this Golazzo two-parter from 2020 profiling the man who helped make Milan such a formidable force in the 80s, 90s and 00s. In this first episode, Jimbo, James Horncastle and Gab Marcotti looks at how Berlusconi brought an elite level set-up on and off the pitch, making his three-time Champions League winners AC Milan the benchmark in European football.

Produced by: Charlie Jones

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1: The powerful man will fix things (01m 00s)

• PART 2: Berlusconi’s beginnings, forming Italy’s first national commercial TV network (06m 00s)

• PART 3a: Berlusconi moves into football with AC Milan (15m 30s)

• PART 3b: Silvio secures Sacchi and makes some big signings (28m 00s)

• PART 3c: Success comes for Milan in Serie A and in Europe (32m 30s)

• PART 4a: Capello’s Milan take things further (38m 00s)

• PART 4b: Milan 4-0 Barcelona in the 94 Champions League final (44m 00s)

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Man City win the Champions League in Istanbul as the 22-23 season comes to an end Jun 12, 2023

Show notes

Jimbo is joined by Duncan Alexander, Tim Spiers and Daniel Storey for the final Totally Football Show of the season.

City finally win the Champions League and complete a historic treble with Rodri scoring the only goal in a tense final.

Sam Lee and James Horncastle join from Istanbul to break down how the Champions League final went for both sides.

The Athletic's Paul Tenorio joins to talk about how and why Messi is moving to the MLS and what it might mean for the league.

Plus your questions and a look back at the season with some best bits from Totally regulars as the 22-23 season finally reaches it's conclusion.

Produced by Jesse Howard.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1a: Sam Lee joins from Istanbul to talk about Citys treble win (03'00)

• PART 1b: A closer look at the final (07'30)

• PART 2: James Horncastle talks the final from Inters perspective (26'40)

• PART 3: Messi in Miami (36'00)

• PART 4: The end of the 22-23 season and your questions (50'00)

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The Inter Totally Final - Producer Charlie Vs Tom Williams Jun 09, 2023

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Jimbo is in the Athletic studios for a special livestreamed finale to Europes biggest footbalI competition, the Intertotally Cup.

The conclusion of this season's knockout quiz sees Producer Charlie up against Tom Williams with 2 rounds and 10 questions each to decide this years winner.

Produced by Jesse Howard

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West Ham European champions in Prague, Postecoglou appointed by Spurs and Inter stand in the way of City treble Jun 08, 2023

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Jimbo is joined by Michael Cox, Adrian Clarke and Charlie Eccleshare to discuss the Europa Conference League, Postecoglou's appointment and the Champions League Final.

Benji Lanyado joins from Riga airport on his way back from West Ham's historic night in Prague, as the Hammers beat Fiorentina to win the Conference League.

Spurs finally land their next manager as Celtic's treble winning Australian Ange Postecoglou is appointed 72 days after Conte was sacked.

A look at what's happening in the Saudi Pro League and the Saudi's investment in sport generally with Benzema and Kante headed to the Middle East.

And a preview of the Champions League final as Man City face Inzaghi's Inter as they bid to finally win their first Champions League.

Produced by Jesse Howard.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1a: West Ham win the Conference League (02'00)

• PART 2: Spurs appoint Postecoglou (17'50)

• PART 3a: Transfer deals and Saudi Pro League makes it's play (30'00)

• PART 3b: Some transfer roundup (33'00)

• PART 4: A Champions League preview (39'00)

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City beat Man Utd to the FA Cup with two Gündoğan vollies and West Ham attempt The Italian Job in Prague Jun 05, 2023

Show notes

Jimbo is joined by the all star lineup of Duncan Alexander, Daniel Storey and Jay Harris to discuss the FA Cup Final and James Horncastle drops by to discuss West Ham's chances against Fiorentina.

A volley with each foot for Gündoğan was enough to see of a spirited Manchester United who couldn't stop City's treble bid at Wembley.

The panel discuss how far behind City United are and whether this game reflects on a good season or a decade of bad decisions at the club.

Plus James Horncastle gives the lowdown on Vincenzo Italiano's impressive Fiorentina side ahead of them facing West Ham in the Conference League Final in Prague.

Plus the Scottish Cup, The Women's Champions League Final and it's TV scheduling issues, and even bigger ones for the Women's World Cup this Summer, plus your questions.

Produced by Jesse Howard.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1a: City win The FA Cup Final (04'40)

• PART 2: How far behind are Man United? (24'50)

• PART 3a: James Horncastle talks Fiorentina ahead of the Conference League (39'40)

• PART 3b: West hams chances and Rice's future (43'20)

• PART 4: The Scottish Cup, Womens CL and World Cup TV issues and your questions (46'30)

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Sevilla win their 7th Europa League, Manchester Derby in the FA Cup Final and Wednesday promoted Jun 01, 2023

Show notes

Jimbo is joined in The Athletic studio by Charlie Eccleshare and Tom Williams and Laurie Whitwell joins down the line to discuss the Europa League final and the FA Cup final ahead.

James Horncastle dials in from Budapest to talk Sevilla beating Roma to win their 7th Europa League final and Jose losing his first ever European final (and being predictably magnanimous in defeat).

The first ever Manchester Derby in a major final awaits, with injury issues for Man Utd as they bid to stop City winning the treble.

Plus Nancy Froston joins to tlak Darren Moore's Wednesday going up in the League One final and your questions.

And the second Inter Totally Cup semi-final showdown sees Tom Williams take on Michael Cox.

Produced by Jesse Howard.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1a: Sevilla win the Europa League (05'00)

• PART 2: The FA Cup final preview (27'00)

• PART 3a: Wednesday win the League One play off (39'40)

• PART 3b: The Scottish Cup Final, Womens CL Final and your questions (45'00)

• PART 4: Inter Totally Cup Semi Final - Tom Williams Vs Michael Cox (53.00)

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Dortmund blow the Bundesliga. Will Mourinho leave Roma with the Europa League trophy? May 30, 2023

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Jimbo, James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Alvaro Romeo and Julien Laurens are back for the last Tuesday pod of the season.

Heartbreak in the Bundesliga as Bayern are champions, after one of those Dortmund moments costs them the title. Was it the first half of the season that actually cost them? And what can we expect from Union Berlin in the Champions League next season?

Lens are also back in Europe’s elite competition while Lyon say goodbye to Jean-Michel Aulas.

Who will be the next PSG manager? Could it be Jose Mourinho who could be exiting Roma with the Europa League trophy, as they face Sevilla on Wednesday? Plus hear why we're all wrong to underestimate Inter against Manchester City.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1: Moment of the weekend (04.00)

• PART 2: Dortmund lose the title (10.30)

• PART 3: Lens qualify for the Champions League (28.00)

• PART 4: Europa League final preview (36.00)

• PART 5: Are Inter about to upset Man City? (47.00)

• PART 6: Barca bid farewell to the Camp Nou (56.00)

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Goodbye Leeds and Leicester, hello Luton May 29, 2023

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Jimbo is joined in The Athletic studio by Duncan Alexander, Tim Spiers and Daniel Storey after a dramatic conclusion to the Premier League season.

Everton survive after beating Bournemouth as Leeds and Leicester drop down to the Championship. Hear how two clubs that made all the wrong decisions this season have paid the price.

Coming up to the Premier League are a club that have made all the right decisions in Luton Town after their shootout win over Coventry at Wembley.

Aston Villa claim the Conference League spot as people continue to sleep on just how good their players are.

We discuss Lopetegui, Rice as Roy Keane and who had the worst Premier League season ever.

And the first Inter Totally Cup semi-final sees Rory Smith take on Producer Charlie.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1a: Everton survive (03.30)

• PART 1b: Leeds and Leicester relegated to the Championship (10.00)

• PART 2: Luton promoted to the Premier League (24.00)

• PART 3a: Aston Villa qualify for the Conference League (35.00)

• PART 3b: The rest of the Premier League weekend (40.00)

• PART 4: Inter Totally Cup - Smith v Producer Charlie (53.00)

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Who will be in the Premier League next season? May 25, 2023

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Jimbo welcomes Duncan Alexander, Tom Williams and Adrian Clarke into the studio ahead of the conclusion of this lengthy Premier League campaign.

Only one of Everton, Leicester and Leeds will survive the drop to the Championship. The Toffees are in the driving seat but will Gary O’Neil’s Bournemouth be fired up and ready to spoil the party? And was Dean Smith’s ultra-defensive game plan for Leicester at Newcastle on Monday a masterstroke?

Who will replace the outgoing Premier League teams - Coventry or Luton? Nancy Froston joins us to preview the weekend’s play-off finals, featuring comeback kings Sheffield Wednesday.

Brighton seal Europa League qualification with an impressive display against Man City. Hear why Roberto De Zerbi is the real deal.

No Slot for Spurs it would seem. Are they about to resurrect the summer of 2021, off the back of Harry Kane’s consolation season?

And who will be the last semi-finalist in the Inter Totally Cup - Tom or Matt Davies-Adams?

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1: The season’s ending? (01.30)

• PART 2: Will Everton, Leicester or Leeds survive? (08.00)

• PART 3: EFL play-off finals preview with Nancy Froston (26.00)

• PART 4a: Brighton 1-1 Man City (38.00)

• PART 4b: The rest of the Premier League weekend (44.00)

• PART 5: Inter Totally Cup - Williams v Davies-Adams (50.00)

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Vinicius, Juventus and Dortmund on the brink of the Bundesliga May 23, 2023

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Jimbo, James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo are here for you on the most packed of Euro pods.

Juventus are deducted points. Again, After losing 10 points that will probably cost them Champions League football, we look at the possible repercussions this summer and discuss how it’s not a stain that can be washed away.

Vinicius Jr once again faces racist taunts from fans in Spain, with the panel looking at La Liga’s process for dealing with racist abuse and whether any significant change might be forthcoming.

Drama in the Bundesliga as Dortmund overtake Bayern at the top of the table. It could be good for the Bundesliga and bad for Kahn and Salihamidzic.

Plus the Napoli honeymoon appears to be over with Luciano Spalletti maybe on the way out. And how far can Lyon’s 19 year old prodigy Rayan Cherki go?

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1a: Moment of the weekend (04.30)

• PART 1b: Juventus deducted points again (09.00)

• PART 2: Dortmund go top of the Bundesliga (24.00)

• PART 3: Those European finals (36.00)

• PART 4: Vinicius racially abused again (44.00)

• PART 5: The Cherki show (59.00)

• PART 6: Spalletti leaving Napoli? (66.00)

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