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Man City are champions, Forest are safe and Brighton are in Europe May 22, 2023

Show notes

Jimbo gathers Charlie Eccleshare, Jay Harris and Benji Lanyado together, as verdicts are handed down in the Premier League.

Manchester City are champions for the 5th time in 6 seasons. The Athletic’s Sam Lee tells us about a season that wasn’t plain sailing, with dressing room problems that needed to be fixed.

Nottingham Forest are safe after beating Arsenal. Who will join them in the Premier League next season - Everton, Leicester or a Leeds side without any fight?

West Ham are in the Conference League final. We discuss Declan Rice and the enigma that is Knollsy.

Arne Slot might be the man for Spurs as the Seagulls complete a wonderful season by qualifying for Europe.

Two-time champion Michael Cox takes on Jay in the Inter Totally Cup.

Plus why we love Roberto Firmino and why Harry Kane is even better than we think.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1: Man City are champions, with Sam Lee (04.00)

• PART 2a: Forest 1-0 Arsenal (24.00)

• PART 2b: West Ham 3-1 Leeds, Knollsy and the battle to stay up (29.00)

• PART 2c: Farewell Declan Rice? (37.00)

• PART 3a: Bye bye Bobby Firmino (41.00)

• PART 3b: Brighton are in Europe (46.00)

• PART 3c: Tottenham 1-3 Brentford (49.00)

• PART 4: Inter Totally Cup - Harris v Cox (58.00)

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Man City’s catharsis, Toney’s ban and Kane’s future May 18, 2023

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Jimbo is joined by Carl Anka, Rory Smith and Duncan Alexander as the Champions League and Championship play-off finals become set in stone.

Man City demolish holders Real Madrid 4-0 to set up a meeting with Inter in Istanbul. One of the most dominant performances at this stage of the competition imaginable and a symbol of the super powerful structure that City have become. Where next for Los Blancos?

Where next for Coventry City? Wembley for an unlikely play-off final with Luton for a place in the Premier League, where nostalgia will be the winner.

The weekend’s Premier League action won’t feature Ivan Toney, after he’s banned for 8 months for 232 breaches of the FA’s gambling rules.

But it will feature potentially the title, top 4 and relegation all being decided. And maybe Harry Kane’s last home game for Spurs?

Rory takes on Sasha Goryunov in the second quarter-final of the Inter Totally Cup.

Plus Forest’s small pitch and the Man United sale. Ends this Friday.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1: Man City beat Real Madrid 4-0 to set up Inter final (03.00)

• PART 2a: Ivan Toney banned for 8 months (30.00)

• PART 2b: The battle at the bottom of the Premier League (36.00)

• PART 3a: Coventry v Luton for a place in the Premier League (45.00)

• PART 3b: Man United takeover chat (49.00)

• PART 3c: Harry Kane’s future (55.00)

• PART 4: Inter Totally Cup - Smith v Goryunov (58.00)

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Barcelona win La Liga, Bayern and Dortmund win big and a big semi-final week in Europe May 16, 2023

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Jimbo, James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo are spread out across Europe as we reach crunch time in the continent.

Man City host Real Madrid in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final. Is it a coin toss as to who goes through? Meanwhile Inter have the advantage of Milan. Romelu Lukaku apparently has a 6/10 chance of staying at Inter, while Rafael Leao will probably feature for Milan at 60% fitness.

Barcelona are La Liga champions for the first time in 4 years, although they’re chased off the pitch after winning against city rivals Espanyol.

It’s still neck and neck in the Bundesliga with Bayern and Dortmund dishing out drubbings, as Thomas Muller’s future continues to dominate discussion in Bavaria.

Plus the anti-homophobia campaign in Ligue 1, Sampdoria heading for insolvency and of course, Eurovision.

Produced by Ben Green, Jay Beale and Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1: Moment of the weekend (04.00)

• PART 2: Champions League semi-final previews (09.30)

• PART 3a: Barcelona win La Liga (25.00)

• PART 3b: Europa League semi-final previews (30.00)

• PART 4a: Conference League semi-final previews (37.00)

• PART 4b: Ligue 1’s anti-homophobia saga (39.00)

• PART 4c: Sampdoria and Monza heading in different directions (45.00)

• PART 4d: Big wins for Bayern and Dortmund (53.00)

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Brighton end Arsenal’s title hopes and Pochettino gets set for Chelsea May 15, 2023

Show notes

Jimbo welcomes Daniel Storey, Jon Mackenzie and Sasha Goryunov into the pod after a decisive weekend in the Premier League season.

Arsenal’s title bid is all but over as Brighton dispatch them 3-0 at the Emirates. We discuss the Seagulls’ bravery, mean streak and top 4 hopes. And what next for Roberto De Zerbi?

Man City are one win away from the title after seeing off Everton with Ilkay Gundogan staking his claim for a lengthier deal at the Etihad next season.

Southampton are officially relegated. We look back at some highlights from their 11 year stay in the Premier League. Including Mauricio Pochettino, who’s on his way to Stamford Bridge.

Plus Notts County’s long-awaited return to the Football League and the first Inter Totally Cup quarter-final between defending champion Daniel and debutant Producer Charlie.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1: Thanks for the memories Southampton (01.00)

• PART 2a: Arsenal 0-3 Brighton (07.30)

• PART 2b: Everton 0-3 Man City (20.30)

• PART 3a: Pochettino heading to Chelsea (29.00)

• PART 3b: More on the battle at the bottom (33.00)

• PART 4a: Notts County promoted to the EFL at Wembley (42.00)

• PART 4b: The rest of the Premier League weekend (49.00)

• PART 5: Inter Totally Cup - Storey v Producer Charlie (56.00)

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Man City battle back at the Bernabeu. What next at Goodison? May 11, 2023

Show notes

It’s Jimbo, Jack Lang, Duncan Alexander and Charlie Eccleshare at The Athletic studios and very much in the business end of the season.

The panel very much enjoyed Real Madrid’s draw with Man City in the Champions League semi-finals but will Sean Dyche’s Everton blow the title race wide open on Sunday? And is Carlo Ancelotti Brazil-bound?

Inter take a two-goal advantage into the second leg of the other semi after a very bad night for Milan’s defence.

In the Premier League, we look at the battle at the bottom and look ahead to the Conference League play-off between Villa and Spurs.

There’s a segment of appreciation for Sergio Busquets who’s leaving Barcelona, before the final Inter Totally Cup first round match-up between Jack and Jay Harris.

Plus will Notts County do a King’s Lynn and what you should do when you fall in cold water.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1: The writing process (01.00)

• PART 2: Real Madrid 1-1 Man City (04.00)

• PART 3: Milan 0-2 Inter (17.30)

• PART 4a: Everton v Man City and Arsenal v Brighton previews (25.00)

• PART 4b: More on the battle at the bottom (34.00)

• PART 5: Busquets leaves Barca and the rest of the Premier League weekend (41.00)

• PART 6: Inter Totally Cup - Lang v Harris (57.00)

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Everton and Forest find some goals and a way out of the bottom three May 09, 2023

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It’s Jimbo in the company of Tim Spiers, Tom Williams and many more after one of the most remarkable days in Premier League history.

The table is turned on its head. Everton fans thought they might be gone but another un-Dyche-like performance sees them run out 5-1 winners at Brighton.

Forest are also out of the relegation zone after edging a 7 goal thriller against doomed Southampton. Is sticking with the manager about to pay off for them and West Ham?

Leicester concede 5 at Fulham as they slip into the drop zone. Would Brendan Rodgers have done any worse?

There’s an incredible finale in the Championship with Sunderland stealing into the play-offs at the expense of Millwall and Blackburn.

Plus a marquee match-up in the Inter Totally Cup as defending champion Daniel Storey takes on Julien Laurens!

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1: Brighton 1-5 Everton (04.00)

• PART 2a: Nottingham Forest 4-3 Southampton (15.00)

• PART 2b: Fulham 5-3 Leicester (20.00)

• PART 3a: West Ham 1-0 Man United (31.00)

• PART 3b: The title race is still alive (40.00)

• PART 4a: The final day of the Championship season (46.00)

• PART 4b: The rest of the Premier League weekend (49.00)

• PART 5: Inter Totally Cup - Storey v Laurens (54.00)

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Guardiola looking to banish memories of Bernabeu bedlam May 08, 2023

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Jimbo, James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo are with you earlier than usual ahead of a massive midweek of European football.

Man City travel to Madrid in a rematch of last year’s Champions League semi-final. Can Real halt Haaland? Can City vanquish Vinicius?

The fitness of Rafael Leao is the big concern for Milan as they prepare for the derby with Inter in the other semi-final.

In the Europa League, can apprentice Alonso get one over master Mourinho? And will Mourinho be wearing a wire?

Michiel Jongsma joins us to outline AZ Alkmaar’s chances in their Conference League semi against West Ham.

Plus the game of the season in Europe’s top 5 leagues and the worst miss in xG history.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1: Moment of the weekend (03.00)

• PART 2: Real Madrid v Man City preview (10.00)

• PART 3: Milan v Inter preview (22.00)

• PART 4: Europa League semi-finals preview (29.00)

• PART 5: Lyon 5-4 Montpellier and the Messi situation at PSG (40.00)

• PART 6: Conference League semi-finals preview with Michiel Jongsma (56.00)

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Big Sam’s return, Haaland’s record and Lampard’s future May 04, 2023

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Jimbo is joined by Duncan Alexander, Adrian Clarke and Sasha Goryunov in a week of yet more managerial upheaval.

Leeds replace Javi Gracia with Sam Allardyce for the final 4 matches of the season. Is Big Sam as good as he says he is? And could we see yet more managerial changes in the Premier League this season?

The panel debate Frank Lampard’s future in management after a 6th defeat in a row against Arsenal at the Emirates. Plus there’s a guy at the Etihad who’s breaking records as Man City stay top of the table.

The battle at the bottom promises to excite as Leicester go all-out attack under Dean Smith. And we dig deeper into Trent Alexander-Arnold’s new role at Liverpool.

Finally, it’s Sasha’s turn to step up in the Inter Totally Cup as he takes on Nancy Froston!

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1: Big Sam’s back at Leeds (02.00)

• PART 2a: Man City 3-0 West Ham (14.30)

• PART 2b: Arsenal 3-1 Chelsea (22.30)

• PART 3a: Leicester 2-2 Everton (35.00)

• PART 3b: The relegation run-in (42.00)

• PART 4a: Women’s Champions League and the rest of the Premier League weekend (51.00)

• PART 4b: Inter Totally Cup - Goryunov v Froston (62.00)

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PSG embarrassed again, Bayern back on top and Napoli nearly champions May 02, 2023

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Jimbo is back with the Euro crew, as James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Alvaro Romeo and Julien Laurens discuss the business end of the season.

Bayern go top of the Bundesliga again as Dortmund are victims of a controversial penalty decision at Bochum. Meanwhile Rapha explains Fortuna Dusseldorf’s plans to start letting their fans in for free.

Napoli were 6 minutes away from sealing the Scudetto in Naples on Sunday. The locals will have to wait a bit longer before they start setting off volcanoes.

PSG lose at home for the 3rd time in 4 games. Jules is feeling thoroughly embarrassed by Christophe Galtier’s side.

Elsewhere, there’s silverware secured by PSV and Toulouse.

Plus Barcelona’s record-chasing defence, Girona’s European prospects and La Liga’s best relegation battle ever.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1: Moment of the weekend (02.00)

• PART 2: Bayern back on top and Fortuna freebies (09.00)

• PART 3: Napoli nearly champions (24.00)

• PART 4a: PSV and Toulouse win silverware (33.00)

• PART 4b: PSG beaten at home again (38.00)

• PART 5: Barca still impenetrable (47.00)

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Calling out Klopp, applauding Alvarez and asking what next for Kane and Hodgson? May 01, 2023

Show notes

Jimbo welcomes Natalie Gedra, Jon Mackenzie and Matt Davies-Adams along for a good old chat about a goal-tastic weekend of football.

Liverpool win 4-3 in an incredible counter with Spurs on Sunday but it’s the behaviour of Jurgen Klopp that has the panel’s blood boiling. Plus where is the most suitable destination for Harry Kane?

Man City are top of the Premier League for the first time since February. Erling Haaland may have 50 goals but it’s time to show some love to Julian Alvarez.

Elsewhere we discuss Roy Hodgson’s future, how much Leeds fans miss Marcelo Bielsa and whether or not Julen Lopetegui is the worst dressed manager in the Premier League.

Plus we salute Souness and bring you the marquee match-up of the Inter Totally Cup first round - Michael Cox versus Charlie Eccleshare!

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1: Why so many goals? (01.30)

• PART 2: Liverpool 4-3 Tottenham (06.00)

• PART 3a: Fulham 1-2 Man City (23.00)

• PART 3b: Crystal Palace 4-3 West Ham (29.00)

• PART 3c: Man United and Newcastle sew up top 4? (32.30)

• PART 4: The battle at the bottom and Brighton battering Wolves (40.00)

• PART 5: Inter Totally Cup - Cox v Eccleshare (62.00)

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