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James Richardson and Team Totally are here three times a week throughout the season with all the football news and chat you need - and plenty that you don’t.

  1. New-look Champions League is here, while Kane bags yet another Bayern hat-trick

    1 DAY AGO

    New-look Champions League is here, while Kane bags yet another Bayern hat-trick

    Jimbo’s joined by James Horncastle, Pol Ballús, Julien Laurens and Seb Stafford Bloor to round up the welcome return to domestic action across the continent.  Barcelona extended their perfect start in La Liga under Hansi Flick with a 4-1 victory at Girona, while Real Madrid and Atleti both won to keep up the pressure - including first goals for Conor Gallagher and Julián Alvarez. Harry Kane’s been doing Harry Kane things - scoring his fifth Bayern hat-trick as they hammered Holstein Kiel 6-1 to make it three wins from three under Vincent Kompany in the Bundesliga. Dortmund kept up the early pressure with their own 4-2 triumph over Heidenheim.  AC Milan finally showed up to the party with their first three points under Paulo Fonseca in Serie A - plus Napoli are flying after their 4-0 win at Cagliari. That Hellas Verona defeat feels like a long time ago now… Meanwhile in Ligue 1, PSG came from behind in their 3-1 victory against Brest to maintain their perfect start - and Marseille continue to impress under Roberto De Zerbi.  Plus - it’s matchday one in the new look Champions League! We take a look at some of the standout fixtures over the next few days - including Milan v Liverpool and Man City v Inter.  Produced by Lucy Oliva. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Hello and moments of the week (00.45) • PART 2: Champions League preview - matchday one standout ties (08.40) • PART 3: La Liga review - Barcelona can't stop winning (20.30) • PART 4: Serie A review - Big wins for Napoli and Milan (28.45) • PART 5: Ligue 1 review - PSG's perfect start continues - plus eye-catching results elsewhere on the continent (37.35) • PART 6: Bundesliga review - Bayern Munich put six past Holstein Kiel (48.15) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 8m

  2. 2 DAYS AGO

    Arsenal win at Spurs again as Forest upset Slot's Liverpool

    Jimbo welcomes Daniel Storey, Carl Anka and Jay Harris into the studio after a wonderful weekend of Barclays. Arsenal make an important statement with their 1-0 win in the North London derby. Should Ange worry more about set-pieces or are Tottenham destined for silverware in his second season? Arne Slot suffers his first defeat as Liverpool manager as they get picked off by unbeaten Forest. The Athletic’s Paul Taylor was there. Newcastle sit just 2 points off top spot despite not really impressing that much. Chris Waugh was at Molineux as the Magpies came from behind to beat Wolves. Plus who can save Everton, will it work out at Chelsea for Sancho and which manager would make the best father-in-law? Produced by Charlie Jones.   RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1: The Magic Balloon and AFC Wimbledon (01.00) • PART 2a: Tottenham 0-1 Arsenal (05.30) • PART 2b: Wolves 1-2 Newcastle with Chris Waugh (18.00) • PART 3a: Man City 2-1 Brentford (25.00) • PART 3b: Liverpool 0-1 Nottingham Forest with Paul Taylor (30.00) • PART 4a: Aston Villa 3-2 Everton (43.00) • PART 4b: Southampton 0-3 Man Utd (50.00) • PART 4c: The rest of the Premier League weekend (55.00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 10m

  3. 6 DAYS AGO

    Can Tottenham exploit depleted Arsenal? And what’s going on at Chelsea?

    Jimbo is joined by Rory Smith, Duncan Alexander and Adrian Clarke after the conclusion of the international break and what could be the spectacular return of the Premier League. It’s Tottenham taking on Arsenal in the North London derby with the Gunners missing both Rice and Odegaard. Opportunity knocks for Ange…and Arteta. Haaland hopes for another hat-trick against the Bees while Slot looks to make history at Anfield this weekend. Chelsea’s ownership team look to be dissolving before our eyes. The Athletic’s Liam Twomey has more. Plus who’s a fan of Duran, what was pumping out the Goldstone Tannoy in 1982 and which sport do they love the most in Venezuela? Produced by Charlie Jones.   RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1: International round-up (02.00) • PART 2a: Tottenham v Arsenal preview (11.00) • PART 2b: Next up for Man City and Liverpool… (20.00) • PART 3a: Chelsea’s ownership split with Liam Twomey (28.00) • PART 3b: Southampton v Man Utd preview (40.00) • PART 4: The rest of the Premier League weekend (43.00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 2m

  4. 9 SEPT

    England’s new manager bounce, Italy’s return to form and the San Marino story

    Jimbo welcomes James Horncastle, Daniel Storey and Tim Spiers into the fold after an intriguing international weekend. Lee Carsley’s England ease past the Republic of Ireland in the Nations League in Dublin. An intelligent correction of Southgate’s errors or easy pickings against a team in a very weak group? Italy produce one of the shocks of the weekend, taking France apart in Paris. How to explain one of the most unpredictable teams in Europe? San Marino results are usually the most predictable but they recorded their first win in 20 years. Lee Wingate from The Sweeper was there to see history unfold. Plus Scottish woe, Swedish firepower and a Due South retrospective. Produced by Charlie Jones.   RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1: Republic of Ireland 0-2 England (05.30) • PART 2: France 1-3 Italy (19.00) • PART 3: San Marino’s historic win with Lee Wingate (29.00) • PART 4: Elsewhere in the international break (41.00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    55 min

  5. 5 SEPT

    Carsley’s England head to Dublin, plus Poch in the USA and the legend of Kerlon

    It’s the international break and Jimbo has rounded up Duncan Alexander, Jack Lang and Tom Williams to talk Turkey. And other nations too. The return of the Nations League ushers in the start of the Lee Carsley era with England, up against the start of the Heimir Hallgrímsson era with Republic of Ireland. Craig Bellamy also begins his international management career with Wales. Is Mauricio Pochettino about to do the same with USA. The Athletic’s Paul Tenorio gives us the latest ahead of the clash with Jesse Marsch’s Canada on Saturday. World Cup qualifying continues in South America with Brazil calling up Chelsea’s new signing to help turn around their fortunes. We hear about Jack’s journey to meet Kerlon, creator of the iconic seal dribble. Plus Leicester’s loophole, Suarez’s tears and the oldest ice hockey fixture in the world. Produced by Charlie Jones.   RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1a: Are we in love with the Nations League? (03.00) • PART 1b: Leicester and Chelsea’s PSR escape (06.00) • PART 2a: Nations League highlights (11.00) • PART 2b: Republic of Ireland v England preview (14.30) • PART 3a: USA v Canada preview with Paul Tenorio (23.00) • PART 3b: Jack meets the seal dribbler Kerlon (34.00) • PART 4: Uruguay, Estevao and CONMEBOL (43.00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 1m
  6. Leverkusen's 35-game unbeaten run ended while Barca’s perfect start continues

    3 SEPT

    Leverkusen's 35-game unbeaten run ended while Barca’s perfect start continues

    Jimbo’s got Julien Laurens, Seb Stafford Bloor, James Horncastle and Pol Ballús alongside him for your latest dose of action from across the continent.  After 462 days Bayer Leverkusen’s Bundesliga unbeaten streak is over after their 3-2 defeat by RB Leipzig. Harry Kane scored his first goal of the season as Thomas Muller became Bayern's all-time record appearance holder in their win over Freiburg. Elsewhere, Lyon came out on top in a seven-goal thriller with Strasbourg in Ligue 1 - but it’s PSG who maintain the only 100% record three matches in.  Milan’s sticky start to the Serie A season continued in a 2-2 draw with Lazio which featured some eye-catching decisions from Paulo Fonseca… they’re already five points off the pace while Inter lead the way after their 4-0 thrashing of Atalanta. Plenty of deadline day drama to reflect on too - as Victor Osimhen eventually gets his move away from Napoli…  Plus, Kylian Mbappé’s wait for a La Liga goal is over as he bagged a brace against Betis - but Barcelona stole the show putting seven past Real Valladolid! We’ve also got plenty of reaction to last week’s European draws which threw up some pretty tasty ties…  Produced by Lucy Oliva. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Hello and moments of the week (00.45) • PART 2: La Liga review - Barcelona purring under Hansi Flick (11.10) • PART 3: Bundesliga review - Leverkusen's unbeaten run is OVER (23.25) • PART 4: Serie A - Fonseca furore and Osimhen out (34.50) • PART 5: Ligue 1 review - Lyon win 4-3 thriller and Will Still's angry (49.30) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 14m

  7. 1 SEPT

    Liverpool outclass Man United, another Haaland hat-trick and that Bournemouth comeback

    Jimbo welcomes Duncan Alexander, Daniel Storey and Mark Carey after a blockbuster Premier League weekend. Liverpool take Man United apart at Old Trafford thanks to Salah, Diaz and Gravenberch. Hear why Slot’s hot and ten Hag’s not. As Man City’s big Norwegian breaks more records, we discuss some of our favourite Haaland stats. Bournemouth complete possibly the greatest comeback in Premier League history. Ben Phillips from Back of the Net tells us about the limbs. Plus Sol Bamba, Sterling, the Rice red and the Saints’ style. Produced by Charlie Jones and Ben Green.   RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1: Man United 0-3 Liverpool with James Pearce (05.30) • PART 2: The rest of Sunday’s football (23.00) • PART 3a: West Ham 1-3 Man City (29.00) • PART 3b: Arsenal 1-1 Brighton (34.00) • PART 4a: Everton 2-3 Bournemouth with Back of the Net (45.00) • PART 4b: The rest of the Premier League weekend (51.00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 11m

  8. 29 AUG

    Liverpool head to Old Trafford, deadline day approaches and we salute Sven

    Jimbo is joined by Duncan Alexander, Jay Harris and Benji Lanyado in the studio with a whole banquet of football topics to feast upon. The Premier League fixture list pairs up Arsenal and Brighton, Newcastle and Tottenham and Manchester United and Liverpool. Can sensible Slot maintain his 100% record as Reds manager? Is signing Chiesa another sensible move? And would United signing Raheem Sterling be less sensible? Benji’s West Ham host champions Man City as we pay tribute to one of City’s former managers, the incomparable Sven-Göran Eriksson.  Plus the Carabao Cup, the Eze show and Adama Traore Ballon d’Or. Produced by Charlie Jones.   RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1: Paying tribute to Sven-Göran Eriksson (03.00) • PART 2: Man United v Liverpool preview (12.00) • PART 3: West Ham v Man City and Arsenal v Brighton previews (25.00) • PART 4a: Carabao Cup round-up (36.00) • PART 4b: Newcastle v Spurs preview (40.00) • PART 4c: The rest of the Premier League weekend (45.00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 9m
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