The Totally Football Show with James Richardson

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Another Napoli crisis and the renovation of Real Madrid Jan 09, 2024

Show notes

Jimbo welcomes James Horncastle, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo into the studio for another voyage across the European football landscape.

Napoli have now lost 6 of their 10 matches under Walter Mazzarri as another crisis in Naples looms. Is this the worst title defence ever? And why is Italy angry with VAR?

Villarreal are upset by Unionistas in the Copa Del Rey. Next up for the 3rd division side - Barcelona, who just struggled to beat 4th division Barbastro.

Not many fairytales in the Coupe De France but there’s the worst Panenka ever and one of the best penalty shootouts ever.

We praise the performance of Real Madrid and Juventus in renovating their squads with young players.

And Raphael Honigstein pays tribute to the late Franz Beckenbauer, the greatest German footballer of all time.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1a: Paying tribute to Franz Beckenbauer (01.00)

• PART 1b: Moment of the weekend (08.00)

• PART 2: Madrid derby in Saudi Arabia as Barca struggle to beat Barbastro (14.00)

• PART 3: Another crisis at Napoli while Juventus get the job done again (32.00)

• PART 4: Revel and Golden Lion thrashed in the Coupe De France (50.00)

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Arsenal’s season needs saving as Liverpool, Newcastle & Maidstone enjoy their FA Cup weekend Jan 08, 2024

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Jimbo, Daniel Storey, Tom Williams and Tim Spiers review FA Cup 3rd round weekend as well as some surprising transfer news.

Arsenal lose for the 4th time in 6 matches as Liverpool punish their profligacy at the Emirates. Is a striker in January the only thing that can save their season?

It’s a much better weekend for Maidstone, Sheffield clubs and Patrick Bamford, while we discuss where Sunderland went wrong against Newcastle.

In the transfer market, Bayern look set to sign Harry Kane’s mate while Ange Postecoglou looks to try and transform Timo Werner.

Plus the best Championship goal ever and the worst Panenka ever.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1a: FA Cup round-up…ban replays? (02.45)

• PART 1b: Goal of the round? (10.00)

• PART 1c: Maidstone through to round 4 (15.00)

• PART 2: Arsenal 0-2 Liverpool & Man City 5-0 Huddersfield (20.00)

• PART 3a: Werner, Dier and Henderson on the move? (32.00)

• PART 3b: Sunderland 0-3 Newcastle and other FA Cup highlights (42.00)

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Sunderland v Newcastle & Arsenal v Liverpool headline the FA Cup 3rd round Jan 04, 2024

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It’s FA Cup 3rd round weekend and Jimbo, Duncan Alexander, Charlie Eccleshare and Adrian Clarke are in the studio to dissect the most delicious ties.

Newcastle take on Sunderland for the first time in nearly 8 years. Hear why the Black Cats are perfectly placed to add insult to the Magpies’ significant injuries.

Arsenal host Liverpool on Sunday in a game that maybe means more to the Gunners as they try to prove that they have a Plan B while the panel plead the case for Gabriel Jesus.

Elsewhere in the 3rd round, Man City contest a fixture they once won 10-1, Bristol City aim to upset the Hammers and Shaun Maloney looks to beat Man United again.

Plus why Tottenham should take the cup seriously and why Middlesbrough shouldn’t.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1: Treasured FA Cup memories (01.00)

• PART 2: Sunderland v Newcastle preview (10.00)

• PART 3a: Arsenal v Liverpool preview (20.00)

• PART 3b: Man City looking for 10 again? Manning returns to West Ham (28.00)

• PART 4a: Forest points deduction? (35.00)

• PART 4b: FA Cup round-up and songs (37.00)

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Sancho and the transfer scene around Europe Jan 03, 2024

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The Totally Football Show European Edition returns with Jimbo, James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo in The Athletic studio.

With the transfer window open, it looks like a return to Dortmund for Jadon Sancho is on the cards. Will Stuttgart sensation Serhou Guirassy be leaving the Bundesliga?

Carlo Ancelotti signs a new contract with Real Madrid, great news for Leverkusen in their bid to hang on to Xabi Alonso.

Serie A is still in full swing with Juventus closing the gap on Inter at the top. Meanwhile Napoli owner Aurelio De Laurentiis is looking to repair the damage to their season in January.

And we look ahead to a magical weekend in store in the Coupe De France, with all eyes on Revel and Golden Lion.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1: Restaurants of the week (02.00)

• PART 2: Serie A round-up - busy January for Napoli? (09.45)

• PART 3: Sancho back to Dortmund? Guirassy leaving Stuttgart? (23.00)

• PART 4: La Liga returns as Barca buy a striker (35.00)

• PART 5: Coupe De France preview (42.00)

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How will Liverpool cope without Salah and what's happened to Arsenal? Jan 02, 2024

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The Totally Football Show is back for 2024 with Jimbo joined by Daniel Storey, Jay Harris and JJ Bull after another significant Premier League weekend.

Liverpool are 3 points clear at the top of the table as they smash Newcastle and xG records at Anfield. But will the title race be decided by Mo Salah heading off to AFCON and Kevin De Bruyne returning from injury?

It’s been a damaging Christmas for Arsenal’s title hopes after back-to-back defeats. Have the Gunners become boring and predictable?

Man United are beaten again by Nottingham Forest with fans left to rue the decision to exchange Antony for Anthony Elanga.

Plus Wayne Rooney is sacked, Cole Palmer is good, Ivan Toney’s future and the worst 5-a-side team in the Premier League.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1: Liverpool 4-2 Newcastle (03.30)

• PART 2: Fulham 2-1 Arsenal (17.00)

• PART 3a: Rooney sacked by Birmingham (30.00)

• PART 3b: Nottingham Forest 2-1 Man United (32.00)

• PART 4a: Who to look out for in 2025 (41.00)

• PART 4b: Ivan Toney’s future (44.00)

• PART 4c: The rest of the Premier League weekend (48.00)

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Arsenal face title test at Anfield, as Nuno replaces Cooper at Forest Dec 20, 2023

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In the final pod of 2023, Jimbo welcomes Duncan Alexander, Tom Williams and Tim Spiers into The Athletic studio.

The final set of Premier League fixtures before Christmas pits the top two against each other with Liverpool taking on Arsenal. Are the Gunners well equipped right now to end their Anfield hoodoo?

Also on the calendar, Nuno Espirito Santo’s first game in charge of Nottingham Forest. Nick Miller laments the loss of Steve Cooper while Tim tells us how Nuno is more successful than we remember.

Tuesday’s League Cup quarter-finals provide plenty of drama, from Trippier’s nightmare to Onana’s jaunty penalty.

Plus Christmas anniversaries, the next fortnight’s breaking news stories and why we should all be watching the coin toss at Spurs v Everton.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1: Forest’s managerial change with Nick Miller (03.30)

• PART 2a: Liverpool v Arsenal preview (14.00)

• PART 2b: Man City at the Club World Cup (23.00)

• PART 3a: Christmas On This Day (28.00)

• PART 3b: League Cup quarter-final round-up (34.00)

• PART 4a: The rest of the Premier League weekend (51.00)

• PART 4b: Analysing the news that will break in the next fortnight (60.00)

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Champions League draw reaction, as Spanish managers continue to thrive Dec 19, 2023

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For the last time in 2023, Jimbo, James Horncastle, Julien Laurens, Raphael Honigstein and Alvaro Romeo discuss all the continental happenings in the world of football.

The draw for the last 16 of the Champions League throws up some intriguing encounters - Simeone back at Inter, Bosz back at Dortmund, Kane versus Immobile.

Harry continues to score but Bayer Leverkusen continue to win. Could AFCON be the thing that scuppers their incredible season?

Speaking of incredible seasons, Girona stay top of La Liga, Bellingham scores again and Sevilla make yet another managerial change.

PSG slip up late at Lille with Kylian Mbappe seemingly starting to get unhappy with how things are going. But Bologna fans are definitely happy with life as they move into the top 4.

Plus Wirtz, David and the prospect of Roma v Feyenoord again.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1: Moment of the weekend (02.45)

• PART 2: Champions League last 16 draw reaction (08.30)

• PART 3: Leverkusen and Bayern both win 3-0 in the Bundesliga (25.00)

• PART 4: Sanchez Flores in at Sevilla as Girona stay top (36.00)

• PART 5: Tension rising for Mbappe and PSG (51.00)

• PART 6: Motta’s Bologna up into the top 4 (62.00)

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What’s happening with Man City? And why aren’t Liverpool’s frontline clicking? Dec 18, 2023

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Jimbo welcomes Daniel Storey, Adrian Clarke and Matt Davies-Adams onto the pod after an eventful Premier League weekend.

Luton’s Tom Lockyer collapses during their game with Bournemouth due to a cardiac arrest but thankfully is stable in hospital.

Liverpool don’t score 7 against Man United this time, failing to find the back of the net at all against Erik ten Hag’s resolute side. A match that highlights how Liverpool are struggling in open play.

Sunday’s football also sees Arsenal batter Brighton to go top, with Declan Rice a joke, West Ham thrash Wolves, with Mohammed Kudus a steal, and Aston Villa come out on top in their brawl at Brentford.

Man City throw away a two-goal lead to Crystal Palace as their post-treble fatigue continues.

Plus chants, why are 0-0s so rare this season and the weirdest red card ever.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1: Thoughts with Tom Lockyer (01.30)

• PART 2: Liverpool 0-0 Man United (09.30)

• PART 3a: Brentford 1-2 Aston Villa (18.00)

• PART 3b: West Ham 3-0 Wolves (23.00)

• PART 3c: Arsenal 2-0 Brighton (27.00)

• PART 4: Man City 2-2 Crystal Palace (32.00)

• PART 5a: WSL latest and the League Cup in Scotland and England (41.00)

• PART 5b: The rest of the Premier League weekend (43.00)

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Newcastle and Man United crash out of Europe, as ten Hag's team travel to Anfield Dec 14, 2023

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It’s Jimbo, Duncan Alexander, Raphael Honigstein and Charlie Eccleshare in The Athletic studio as the Champions League group stage comes to a close.

A humbling midweek for English clubs sees Newcastle and Man United drop out of Europe altogether. Will the Magpies now go back to being the team they were last season? And will Man United avoid another drubbing at Anfield on Sunday?

Other questions posed by this weekend’s football include can Liverpool juggle the Europa League with a title bid? Can Pochettino get Chelsea back on track? And can Sean Dyche start getting some credit?

Plus Rapha explains the new Champions League format and we remember Fabio Capello’s time as England manager.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1a: Champions League round-up (01.45)

• PART 1b: Newcastle 1-2 Milan (04.00)

• PART 1c: Dortmund 1-1 PSG (11.30)

• PART 2: Man United 0-1 Bayern & the new UCL format (16.00)

• PART 3a: Liverpool v Man Utd preview (25.00)

• PART 3b: Man City v Palace & Arsenal v Brighton previews (35.00)

• PART 4a: On This Day - England pick Capello (40.00)

• PART 4b: The rest of the Premier League weekend (43.00)

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Big week for PSG in the Champions League and a big win for Girona at Barcelona Dec 12, 2023

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It’s Jimbo and co, namely James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo, ahead of the last Champions League group stage games as we know them.

Man United must beat Bayern to stay in the competition, a task which may have become harder after Thomas Tuchel’s side were humiliated by Eintracht Frankfurt and now have a point to prove.

Group F promises an enthralling finale with a must-win game for both Newcastle and Milan, while PSG could also miss out on the last 16 in what could be a huge week for Luis Enrique.

Enrique’s old club Barcelona are dismantled by the new leaders of La Liga - Girona. Publicly the Catalan side say they’re not in the title race, but do we believe them?

Plus Aubameyang on fire, the game of the season in the Bundesliga and Parma Palermo.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1a: Champions League group stage memories (01.00)

• PART 1b: Moment of the weekend (03.30)

• PART 2a: Man United v Bayern preview (08.30)

• PART 2b: Newcastle, Milan or PSG - who’s going through? (19.00)

• PART 3a: Leaders Leverkusen stay unbeaten (29.00)

• PART 3b: Girona go top of La Liga with victory at Barca (34.00)

• PART 4: Aubameyang on fire for Marseille (46.00)

• PART 5: Juve keep pace with Inter at the top of Serie A (53.00)

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