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England v Germany again, Argentinian agony and Lyon’s relegation Jun 26, 2025

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Jimbo welcomes Daniel Storey, JJ Bull and Tom Williams into the pod to discuss football, Springsteen and cleats.

Both Argentinian clubs are out of the Club World Cup but River Plate go down fighting, literally, as they lose to Inter. We’ve got almost a full set of last 16 ties to look forward to, including Chelsea’s clash with Benfica.

Lee Carsley takes England Under 21s to a second successive Euros final as Harvey Elliott shows his worth to potential suitors. They face favourites Germany on Saturday.

Elsewhere, Arsenal’s transfer activity looks set to heat up, while Lyon are relegated to Ligue 2 due to the state of their finances.

Plus the most agonising game in English football history and when Denmark killed the back pass.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1a: JJ’s new album and Tom’s old boots (01.00)

• PART 1b: The madness of Inter River (08.00)

• PART 1c: Elsewhere in the Club World Cup (15.30)

• PART 2a: On This Day (23.00)

• PART 2b: England Under 21s return to the Euro final (35.00)

• PART 3a: Transfer talk (43.00)

• PART 3b: Lyon relegated, Pogba joins Monaco (48.00)

• PART 3c: Inter Totally Cup - Williams v Eccleshare (56.00)

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Brazil bossing the Club World Cup, plus PSG v Messi in the last 16 Jun 24, 2025

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Jimbo, Duncan Alexander, Charlie Eccleshare and Colin Millar are in the studio with wall-to-wall football to discuss.

PSG set up a reunion with Lionel Messi and Inter Miami in the last 16 of the Club World Cup. And Botafogo knock out Atletico Madrid to tee up an all-Brazilian clash with Palmeiras. Jack Lang in LA tells us why Brazilian sides are doing so well at this tournament.

Man City face Juventus on Thursday with both sides already through. Are both free-scoring sides back to their best or are they just playing bad teams? And we need to talk about the weather.

There are goals galore and family trees rocking in both the Under 19 and Under 21s Euros, where holders England are one game away from the final.

Plus why no Lautaro love, CWC sides in the Premier League and the Sampdoria saga.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1a: Botafogo knock out Atleti, Messi v PSG (05.00)

• PART 1b: Let’s talk about the weather (07.30)

• PART 1c: Jack Lang on Brazilian success (11.30)

• PART 2a: Suarez bites Chiellini (21.00)

• PART 2b: Man City 6-0 Al Ain (24.00)

• PART 2c: Elsewhere in the Club World Cup (30.00)

• PART 3a: Drama and goals at the Under 21s and 19s (36.00)

• PART 3b: The foreign keeper ban in South Korea (40.00)

• PART 3c: The Sampdoria saga (43.00)

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Totally Gold 2013/14: When Liverpool let it slip Jun 22, 2025

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Back in the summer of 2020, Jimbo and co passed the time reviewing classic Premier League campaigns.

Here from the vault, we bring you the thoughts of Michael Cox, James Horncastle and Tom Williams on the 2013/14 season, when there were 4 teams in the title race!

It was Manuel Pellegrini's Man City that won it but this will always be remembered as the championship Liverpool lost, after Gerrard's slip and Crystanbul. Imagine if Luis Suarez had gone to Arsenal.

The Gunners led for most of the season while Mourinho was back at Chelsea and threatening to lead them to glory once again.

Plus we had Di Canio at Sunderland, Pardew head-butting a player, and Anelka sacked for a goal celebration.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1a: Arsenal fail to sign Suarez (02.30)

• PART 1b: Paolo Di Canio at Sunderland (07.00)

• PART 1c: Liverpool 5-1 Arsenal (10.00)

• PART 1d: Liverpool 3-2 Man City (12.30)

• PART 2a: Liverpool 0-2 Chelsea (17.00)

• PART 2b: Crystanbul (21.00)

• PART 2c: Anelka and the quenelle (25.00)

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Al-Hilal surprise Trent’s Real, plus a first glimpse of new Man City Jun 19, 2025

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Jimbo is joined by James Horncastle, Duncan Alexander, Carl Anka and Benji Lanyado in a stacked Totally Football Show.

Trent Alexander-Arnold debuts for Real Madrid at the Club World Cup but Al-Hilal stun Los Blancos with a 1-1 draw. Has everyone been sleeping on Simone Inzaghi’s side?

Man City get off to a winning start against Wydad, as we look at new-look City and ask whether they’ve fixed some of their issues from last season. Or this season.

In the other big cup competition, Benji takes on Julien Laurens in the opening match of the 2025 Inter Totally Cup!

Plus Man United’s tough start and Juventus at the White House.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1: Mixed fortunes for England’s kids, as Nico bids for Barca move (03.00)

• PART 2: Real Madrid 1-1 Al Hilal (06.30)

• PART 3a: Man City 2-0 Wydad (25.00)

• PART 3b: Juve at the White House (29.00)

• PART 3c: Broader Club World Cup thoughts (32.00)

• PART 3d: Premier League fixtures are out (42.00)

• PART 4: Inter Totally Cup - Laurens v Lanyado (47.00)

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Chelsea’s winning start and Liverpool’s significant summer business Jun 17, 2025

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Jimbo welcomes Daniel Storey, Seb Stafford-Bloor and Matt Davies-Adams to the pod with the first few days of the Club World Cup in the books.

Chelsea beat LAFC thanks to a helpful cameo from Liam Delap in front of a largely empty stadium. Bayern are 10-0 winners over amateur Auckland. Was Ander Herrera the person that made us feel something about the Club World Cup?

Florian Wirtz is almost a Liverpool player. How will he strengthen Liverpool and are Arne Slot’s side stretching even further clear of their rivals?

Gennaro Gattuso is the new Italy manager. And are Brentford about to take a massive gamble on their new manager?

Plus the situation at Sheffield Wednesday and the situation surrounding Palace’s place in Europe.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1: Chelsea 2-0 LAFC (04.00)

• PART 2a: Boca-Benfica, Bayern hit 10 and more CWC (13.00)

• PART 2b: Palace, Forest and European complications (24.00)

• PART 3a: Wirtz set to further strengthen Liverpool (30.00)

• PART 3b: Who next for Brentford? (40.00)

• PART 4a: The state of Sheffield Wednesday (45.00)

• PART 4b: Gattuso becomes Italy manager (47.00)

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Totally Gold 1994/95: Blackburn's title, Cantona's kick and Klinsmann's quality Jun 15, 2025

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Back in the summer of 2020, Jimbo and co passed the time reviewing classic Premier League campaigns.

Here from the vault, we bring you the thoughts of Michael Cox, Daniel Storey and Matt Davies-Adams on the 1994/95 season - the first time the title race went to the final day.

This was the season where Blackburn won their first title in 81 years and Alan Shearer was snubbed for the Ballon d’Or.

Man United’s season was defined by Eric Cantona’s kung-fu kick at Selhurst Park and the shock mid-season swoop for Andy Cole.

Plus four teams going down, Arsenal’s disastrous year and the impact of Jurgen Klinsmann on the Premier League.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1a: Forest finishing 3rd! (03.00)

• PART 1b: Klinsmann’s impact on the PL (07.00)

• PART 1c: Dalglish’s Blackburn bidding for the title (11.00)

• PART 1d: Andy Cole moves to Man United (16.00)

• PART 1e: Cantona’s kung-fu kick(18.00)

• PART 2a: The final day of the season (24.00)

• PART 2b: An extra club goes down (30.00)

• PART 2c: Magic Matt Le Tissier (32.00)

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Tense times for Tuchel, Poch under pressure and the Club World Cup is here Jun 12, 2025

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Jimbo is joined in the studio by Duncan Alexander, Tom Williams and Tim Spiers to talk about the endless football.

The Club World Cup starts this weekend with the delights of Auckland City and the new time wasting rules to look forward to. Are we excited?

England are humbled 3-1 by Senegal in friendly action. Is this just history repeating itself? And what will Thomas Tuchel gain from appearing to publicly criticise Jude Bellingham?

USA are also booed off after a home friendly thrashing, their 4th defeat in a row. Paul Tenorio tells us why these are tough times for Mauricio Pochettino.

We bring you the draw for the Inter Totally Cup, featuring three-time winner and current champion Michael Cox.

Plus Sterling hits the side netting, Tom eats burgers and what season is it anyway?

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1a: Are we excited about the Club World Cup? (01.00)

• PART 1b: England 1-3 Senegal (11.30)

• PART 1c: Belgium 4-3 Wales (20.00)

• PART 2a: Other international news (28.00)

• PART 2b: Paul Tenorio on Pochettino’s USA misery (35.00)

• PART 3a: More on the Club World Cup structure (43.00)

• PART 3b: Inter Totally Cup draw (48.00)

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Frank set for Spurs while Spalletti exits Italy Jun 10, 2025

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Jimbo’s back, with Jay Harris, Seb Stafford-Bloor and Adrian Clarke for company and lots to talk about from the world of football.

With Europa League winner Ange Postecoglou dismissed, Spurs now look set to turn to Thomas Frank. What are the Brentford’s boss strengths and weaknesses ahead of the potential move to North London?

Portugal are the Nations League champions after their penalty shootout win over Spain, with Cristiano Ronaldo showing he still has the knack at 40 years of age.

Italy’s chances of missing a third successive World Cup increased after the 3-0 defeat to Norway that saw the exit of manager Luciano Spalletti. Will anybody let Claudio Ranieri retire?

Plus plenty of transfer chat and England’s angst over a win in Andorra.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1: Portugal win the Nations League (03.00)

• PART 2: Ange out, Frank in at Spurs (13.00)

• PART 3: Mbeumo, Gittens, Cherki and other transfers (26.00)

• PART 4: James Horncastle on Spalletti’s Italy exit (43.00)

• PART 5: England angst over Andorra win (57.00)

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Totally Gold 2011/12: Aguerooooo, Balotelli and Harry for England Jun 08, 2025

Show notes

Back in the summer of 2020, Jimbo and co passed the time reviewing classic Premier League campaigns.

Here from the vault, we bring you the thoughts of Michael Cox, Daniel Storey and Matt Davies-Adams on the 2011/12 season - the one where the championship was decided on goal difference.

The panel discuss the enigmatic Mario Balotelli and how Tottenham were in the title race until Harry Redknapp almost got the England job.

Plus Blackburn going down, Chelsea winning the Champions League and Arsenal losing 8-2.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1a: Chaos but success for Chelsea and Arsenal (03.00)

• PART 1b: The battle against the drop (07.00)

• PART 1c: Pardew’s Newcastle flying high (09.00)

• PART 1d: Spurs in the title race - Harry almost England manager (12.00)

• PART 2a: City v United for the title (20.00)

• PART 2b: The final day of the season (33.00)

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PSG 5-0 Inter - the biggest Champions League final win ever Jun 01, 2025

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Jimbo, Duncan Alexander, Daniel Storey, Tim Spiers and of course Julien Laurens review an historic Champions League final.

It was billed as too close to call but Luis Enrique’s PSG put on one of the best performances of all-time to thrash Inter and win their first ever European Cup. Could this young side dominate for years to come? What happened to the Nerazzurri? And what next for Inzaghi?

He could be an Italian manager on the move, of which there are many. Gasperini to Roma! Allegri back to Milan! And will Florian Wirtz be heading to Anfield?

With the club season over - until the Club World Cup - the panel look back at some of their highlights from 24/25.

Plus Sampdoria’s relegation reprieve and Marco van Basten’s beef with Linkin Park.

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RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1: PSG 5-0 Inter (04.00)

• PART 2: Julien Laurens reacts (17.00)

• PART 3a: The managerial merry-go-round in Italy (39.00)

• PART 3b: Our highlights of the season (44.00)

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