The Totally Football Show with James Richardson

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England through, Arsenal victorious and the state of Liverpool Aug 07, 2023

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It’s Jimbo, Raphael Honigstein, Jay Harris and Adrian Clarke with the latest Totally Football Show as the domestic season officially gets underway.

Arsenal win the Community Shield on penalties to gain some measure of payback on Manchester City. Plenty to debate regarding the performances of Kai Havertz and Declan Rice. But could David Raya be a destabilising signing?

England are certainly destabilised by Lauren James’s crazy red card against Nigeria but although the Lionesses are looking leggy, they still progress to the World Cup quarter-finals on spot-kicks.

The Athletic’s James Pearce tells us what shape Liverpool are in and whether they can make any additions so that their phenomenal firepower isn’t undone by defensive weakness.

Plus the EFL’s opening weekend brings goals, rain and induction songs.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1: England progress past Nigeria on penalties (01.20)

• PART 2: Arsenal win the Community Shield (14.00)

• PART 3: James Pearce on Liverpool’s prospects (36.30)

• PART 4: The EFL returns (47.00)

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Kane, Buffon and the return of the EFL Aug 03, 2023

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It’s Totally time with Jimbo, Jack Lang, Matt Davies-Adams, Raphael Honigstein and Michael Cox in attendance.

The Community Shield is upon us as Man City take on Arsenal at Wembley. Will we see Rice v Lewis in midfield? Will we find anything to get excited about?

Plenty of excitement surrounds Chelsea and their summer business. Is Christopher Nkunku the real deal or another Timo Werner? And Rapha tells us why Bayern are feeling so optimistic about signing Harry Kane.

Michael is in New Zealand to discuss what he’s looking forward to, ahead of some mouthwatering last 16 ties at the Women’s World Cup.

The Football League returns, which includes new-look Leicester, new-look Leeds and Tom Brady at Birmingham.

Plus there’s time for some warm reminiscing about the now retired Gianluigi Buffon.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1: Community Shield preview (02.45)

• PART 2a: How are Chelsea shaping up this summer? (12.00)

• PART 2b: Raphael Honigstein on Nkunku and Kane (20.00)

• PART 2c: Gigi Buffon calls time on his career (28.00)

• PART 3: The EFL returns (35.00)

• PART 4: Michael Cox’s Women’s World Cup adventure (42.00)

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Saudi money and some transformative transfers in the Premier League Aug 01, 2023

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The Totally Football Show is back! It’s Jimbo, James Horncastle, Carl Anka and Charlie Eccleshare in the studio as the domestic season appears on the horizon.

What did we miss?Apart from Nani’s move to Adana Demirspor? A whole host of players heading to the Saudi Pro League, that's what. Wael Jabir joins us from Riyadh to discuss how this influx is being discussed in the kingdom.

The panel are feeling a bit sceptical about the signings of Hojlund, Havertz and Tonali but very optimistic about Onana at Man United.

Plus we talk Charlie’s summer with Harry Kane and Ange Postecoglou. And Allan Saint-Maximin’s card game.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1: What did we miss? (01.00)

• PART 2: Saudi cash splash with Wael Jabir (15.00)

• PART 3: Charlie on tour with Tottenham (35.00)

• PART 4: Man United making moves in the market (46.00)

• PART 5: More of your “posts” (55.00)

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What to expect from the Totally Football Show Jul 08, 2023

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Silvio Berlusconi part 2: The Bunga Bunga years Jun 13, 2023

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In the second part from our Golazzo archive, Jimbo, James Horncastle and Gab Marcotti discuss Berlusconi's move into politics. Wherever he went, sex and scandal usually followed - did he take his eye off the ball at the San Siro?

Produced by Charlie Jones

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1: Berlusconi forms Forza Italia (01m 00s)

• PART 2: Berlusconi’s results for Milan and politically (10m 00s)

• PART 3a: The formation of Ancelotti’s Milan (16m 00s)

• PART 3b: The Milan structure begins to disintegrate (18m 00s)

• PART 4a: Berlusconi’s bunga bunga parties (21m 00s)

• PART 4b: Berlusconi’s links to organised crime (26m 00s)

• PART 5: What Berlusconi’s up to now with Monza (30m 00s)

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

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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

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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

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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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