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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

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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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Man City school Arsenal, while Chelsea are just sad to watch Apr 27, 2023

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Jimbo’s back and joined for a special late night pod by Duncan Alexander, Tom Williams and Matt Davies-Adams.

It was billed for months as an epic title decider but it didn’t materialise as a Man City masterclass saw Pep’s men wipe the floor with Arsenal at the Etihad. Is the championship race over for Arsenal and is there anything this City side can’t do?

The Gunners will be top dogs in London, while Chelsea may still finish below all their Premier League counterparts in the capital. It’s 5 defeats out of 5 for Frank Lampard. Mauricio Pochettino can’t get there soon enough.

Elsewhere, there’s a massive win for Nottingham Forest against Brighton, Villa continue to impress and Sheffield United are promoted back to the top tier.

The other colossal match-up on Wednesday sees Tom take on Adrian Clarke in the Inter Totally Cup.

Plus bottling, beach-based violence and Billy the white horse.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1: Man City 4-1 Arsenal (03.00)

• PART 2a: Chelsea 0-2 Brentford (20.00)

• PART 2b: Nottingham Forest 3-1 Brighton & West Ham 1-2 Liverpool (29.00)

• PART 2c:Sheffield United promoted to the Premier League (34.00)

• PART 3a: Tuesday night’s action in the Premier League (38.00)

• PART 3b: Stellini out, Mason in at Spurs (46.00)

• PART 4: Inter Totally Cup - Williams v Clarke (56.00)

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Juventus get their points back but Bayern Munich are breaking down Apr 25, 2023

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Matt Davies-Adams welcomes James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo into the studio after a seismic weekend across Europe.

Napoli are one win away from the Scudetto after a last-gasp victory in Turin. But it’s Juventus that are dominating the headlines after getting their 15 point deduction overturned. Hear why Serie A is in a cocktail shaker right now.

There’s a big inquest at Bayern as Dortmund overtake them with 5 games to go in the Bundesliga title race. Will Kahn carry the can? And which striker will be the answer to their problems this summer?

Elsewhere, Barcelona see off Atletico with yet another 1-0 as Lionel Messi appears to be packing his 15 suitcases for a return to the Camp Nou.

Plus Alonso, Alexis and Air En-Nesyri.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1: Moment of the weekend (01.00)

• PART 2: Serie A in a cocktail shaker amid Juve points predicament (05.30)

• PART 3: Big inquest at Bayern and Alonso’s on the up (22.00)

• PART 4: Barca 1-0 their way to the title (42.00)

• PART 5: Lens and Marseille in the race for Champions League football (50.00)

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The Manchester cup final is coming, Man City Arsenal is here and Spurs are sinking fast Apr 24, 2023

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Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Carl Anka, Daniel Storey and Liam Tharme after FA Cup semi-final weekend and a pivotal matchday in the Premier League title race.

Manchester United overcome Brighton on penalties to set up a Manchester derby in the FA Cup final. City in the final is a scary prospect when there’s a treble and legacy on the line.

The next big City fixture is in the Premier League on Wednesday, the long-awaited clash with Arsenal at the Etihad. The Gunners stumble spectacularly at home to Southampton on Friday night, with squad depth maybe set to cost them the title.

More North London misery as Tottenham give us possibly the worst start to a game in Premier League history at St James’s Park. After a 6-1 defeat, Daniel Levy needs to appease the fans but will finding the right managerial appointment take patience and quite some selling?

Wrexham are back in the Football League after 15 years away. We ask who wouldn’t want Reynolds and McElhenney in charge of their club?

Plus it’s Rory Smith versus Tim Spiers in the last 16 of the Inter Totally Cup!

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1: United and City set up an all Manchester FA Cup final (01.45)

• PART 2: Newcastle 6-1 Spurs with Charlie Eccleshare (23.00)

• PART 3: Arsenal prepare for Man City meeting with Saints saga (33.00)

• PART 4: The rest of the Premier League weekend (46.00)

• PART 5: Wrexham promoted to the Football League (60.00)

• PART 6: Inter Totally Cup - Smith v Spiers (63.00)

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Milan clubs set up a semi-final. Will we see an all Manchester FA Cup final? Apr 20, 2023

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Matt Davies-Adams is joined in The Athletic studio by Duncan Alexander, Charlie Eccleshare and Joey D’Urso in a week chock-full of Champions League, Premier League and FA Cup action.

Man City ease past Bayern to set up a Champions League semi-final rematch with Real Madrid, as Erling Haaland is agonisingly close to doing a Clive Allen.

Real unsurprisingly sweep aside Chelsea to end their season. How far could the Blues slip down the table over the next 7 games?

The other semi-final will be a Milan derby, thanks partly to the unfashionable fleece Olivier Giroud. James Horncastle tells us why defeat will feel like relegation for the losing side.

It’s FA Cup semi-final weekend and Brighton and Sheffield United are the teams looking to foil a first ever all Manchester final.

The Premier League weekend sees top play bottom and what could be a Champions League play-off between Newcastle and Spurs.

Plus Steven Gerrard at Villa, the last 10 minutes of Gillingham v Leyton Orient, and Duncan versus Producer Charlie in the Inter Totally Cup!

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1: Parliamentary crypto affairs (01.00)

• PART 2a: Man City through to the Champions League semi-finals (02.45)

• PART 2b: Milan clubs set up a semi, with James Horncastle (07.45)

• PART 3: Chelsea’s season ended by Real Madrid (19.00)

• PART 4: FA Cup semi-finals preview (26.00)

• PART 5: Premier League weekend preview (36.00)

• PART 6: Inter Totally Cup - Alexander versus Producer Charlie (60.00)

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Chelsea’s last chance, Inter’s last dance and PSG’ s manager hunt set to advance? Apr 18, 2023

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Matt Davies-Adams is in the hot-seat, with James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo for company.

Napoli trail Milan by a goal in the most delicately balanced Champions League quarter-final. Can the returning Osimhen fire the Serie A leaders to the semi-finals?

It’s mission improbable for Chelsea and Bayern. Can the next manager get the Blues back into the Champions League? And would Bayern be open to selling Sadio Mane?

Domestically, Dortmund somehow threw away a two-goal lead with an extra man in a major dent to their title credentials.

PSG look to have sealed another title but could it be Thiago Motta in the dugout at the Parc Des Princes next season?

And bridges continue to be burned between Barcelona and Real Madrid.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1: Moment of the weekend (01.30)

• PART 2a: Napoli v Milan preview (06.30)

• PART 2b: Chelsea v Real Madrid preview (11.30)

• PART 3a: Bayern Munich v Man City preview (22.00)

• PART 3b: Inter v Benfica preview (30.00)

• PART 3c: Europa & Conference League previews (32.00)

• PART 4a: PSG 3-1 Lens (41.00)