The Totally Football Show with James Richardson

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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 DAY AGO

Bournemouth beat Man City, Spurs thrash Villa and Forest are third

Jimbo is joined in the studio by Daniel Storey, Jay Harris and Mark Carey after a Premier League weekend full of cats and pigeons. Man City are beaten for the first time in almost a year. Sam Davis from the Back of the Net podcast tells us about the best result in Bournemouth’s history. Nottingham Forest are in dreamland, also known as 3rd in the table after hammering the Hammers. Just how long does Julen Lopetegui have left? It’s a wonderful weekend for Liverpool who go top while Arsenal also lose at Newcastle. Is it time to be critical of the Gunners’ transfer business? Plus The Athletic’s Simon Johnson reports on Chelsea’s draw at Old Trafford while Tottenham come from behind again to take apart top 4 rivals Villa. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Spurs 4-1 Aston Villa (05.45) • PART 1b: Man Utd 1-1 Chelsea with Simon Johnson (15.00) • PART 2a: Bournemouth 2-1 Man City with Sam Davis (24.00) • PART 2b: Newcastle 1-0 Arsenal (35.00) • PART 2c: Liverpool 2-1 Brighton (40.00) • PART 3: Nottingham Forest 3-0 West Ham (44.00) • PART 4: The rest of the Premier League weekend (55.00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 11m
4 DAYS AGO

Man United v Chelsea and Newcastle v Arsenal headline Premier League weekend

Jimbo has Duncan Alexander, Adrian Clarke and Liam Tharme in tow to break down a massive week of football. The Carabao Cup quarter-finals are set after Spurs knock out Man City, while holders Liverpool and Arsenal also progress. Hear about 17-year-old Ethan Nwaneri’s virtuoso performance. Ruud van Nistelrooy’s Man United also let loose, putting five past Leicester at Old Trafford. Laurie Whitwell has the latest on how long it will be before Ruben Amorim is in the dugout. The Red Devils host Chelsea in the Premier League on Sunday, while Arsenal travel to Newcastle and Bournemouth try to record their first ever win over injury-hit Man City. Plus Preston 1888, sleep scores and when you should eat crumpets. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Carabao Cup Last 16 roundup (02.00) • PART 2: Amorim / Man Utd v Chelsea with Laurie Whitwell (21.00) • PART 3a: Bournemouth v Man City preview (34.00) • PART 3b: Liverpool v Brighton preview (38.00) • PART 3c: Newcastle v Arsenal preview (40.00) • PART 4: The rest of the Premier League weekend (48.00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 9m
6 DAYS AGO

Amorim set for Man United, while Barcelona thrash Real on a stunning weekend

Jimbo’s joined by his continental crew - Pol Ballús, James Horncastle, Julien Laurens and Seb Stafford-Bloor - to look back on a seismic week of European action - and all the fallout from Monday night’s Ballon d’Or ceremony which has left Real Madrid rather unhappy… We dive into the big news coming out of Old Trafford - that Manchester United are working on a deal to appoint Sporting Lisbon’s Ruben Amorim as their new head coach. Portuguese journalist David Novo brings us the latest. There was pandemonium at the Santiago Bernabéu on Saturday night as La Liga leaders Barcelona thrashed their fierce rivals in El Clasico to move six points clear at the top of the table. It was also a week to forget for Atléti, beaten 1-0 at Betis which means they’re 10 points off the pace despite their record summer spending. There was also chaos in Serie A, with the Derby d'Italia finishing 4-4 between Juventus and Inter. Napoli took advantage to extend their lead at the top to 4 points after their narrow 1-0 win over Lecce. Bayern Munich responded to their midweek mauling by Barcelona by dishing out a 5-0 defeat to Bochum, while Dortmund were condemned to their third straight away Bundesliga defeat at the hands of Augsburg AND Leverkusen got Leverkusened - conceding a 90th minute equaliser in a 2-2 draw with Werder Bremen. And in Ligue 1, PSG are now the only unbeaten side in the division as they comfortably disposed of Marseille 3-0, while Monaco and Lens both tasted defeat for the first time this season. Produced by Lucy Oliva. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moment of the weekend & Ballon d’Or fallout (00.35) • PART 2: Rúben Amorim to Man United? The latest with Record’s David Novo (12.40) • PART 3: La Liga review - Barcelona batter Real on bad week for Madrid sides (26.00) • PART 4: Serie A review - Derby d’Italia stunner as Napoli win again (36.40) • PART 5: Ligue 1 review - PSG cruise to victory in Le Classique (49.40) • PART 6: Bundesliga review - Concerns for Bayern despite big win as Leverkusen drop late points (59.00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 17m
27 OCT

Arsenal 2-2 Liverpool, as Man United lose at West Ham again

Jimbo welcomes Carl Anka, JJ Bull and Matt Davies-Adams into the studio after a bumper weekend full of late drama. Liverpool lose top spot to Man City but they come from behind twice to salvage a point at the Emirates. Are Arsenal’s players dropping like flies after playing too much football? Man United are beaten at West Ham for the 3rd year in a row. Will Erik ten Hag be denying this game as well after a very controversial late penalty? Chelsea edge past Newcastle with Cole Palmer in scintillating form once again. Who would the panel rather have in their team? Palmer or Haaland? And it’s a first win of the season for Palace over Spurs at Selhurst Park. Reuben Pinder tells us why the fans have stuck with Oliver Glasner. Plus Welbeck, Barkley and Bryan Mbeumo’s brand awareness. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Arsenal 2-2 Liverpool with James Pearce (05.30) • PART 2a: Man City 1-0 Southampton (20.00) • PART 2b: West Ham 2-1 Man United (23.00) • PART 2b: Chelsea 2-1 Newcastle (30.00) • PART 2c: Crystal Palace 1-0 Tottenham with Reuben Pinder (40.00) • PART 3: Saturday’s action in the Premier League (44.00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 12m
24 OCT

Record-breaking Liverpool head to Arsenal, as Barcelona batter Bayern

Jimbo welcomes Duncan Alexander, Charlie Eccleshare and Colin Millar into The Athletic’s studios amid an epic week of football. Hansi Flick’s young Barcelona banish some Bayern demons with a 4-1 win in Catalunya. And Real Madrid come from 2-0 down to thrash Dortmund 5-2. Vinicius Junior takes the match ball. Next the Ballon d’Or? Elsewhere in Europe, high-spending Atletico are under pressure but it’s Unai Emery’s Aston Villa who are top of the Champions League. Arne Slot has made the best start by any Liverpool manager ever. He takes the Premier League leaders to face a depleted Arsenal on Sunday. Plus Viktor Gyokeres, Papiss Cisse and the Battle of the Buffet 20 years on. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Barcelona 4-1 Bayern with Pol Ballus (06.30) • PART 1b: Real Madrid 5-2 Dortmund (16.30) • PART 2a: Arsenal v Liverpool preview (25.00) • PART 2b: The rest of the Champions League midweek (35.00) • PART 3a: On This Day - the Battle of the Buffet (45.00) • PART 3b: The rest of the Premier League weekend (53.00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 15m
22 OCT

Big week for Barcelona as they battle Bayern & Real Madrid

Julien Laurens, Seb Stafford-Bloor, Pol Ballús and James Horncastle are back with Jimbo to reflect on another busy weekend of European action - and look ahead to matchday three in the Champions League. In La Liga, Barcelona put five past Sevilla while Real Madrid extended their unbeaten league run to 42 games ahead of a tantalising El Clásico coming up on Saturday night when Los Blancos could equal the record - set by Barca no less! But there’s a stern test for Hansi Flick to navigate in midweek first - with their nemesis and his former side Bayern Munich in town… Speaking of, Harry Kane was back to scoring ways (after a whole three games without a goal) as he bagged a hat-trick in Bayern’s 4-0 win over Stuttgart to warm up for the trip to Spain in style. There were also Bundesliga wins for Leverkusen and Dortmund - who continue to bewilder with their mixed form under Nuri Sahin as they prepare to face Real Madrid in a rematch of this summer’s Champions League final. It was a weekend of fine margins over in Italy, with Napoli, Inter, Milan and Juventus all winning 1-0. It’s Antonio Conte’s men who lead the way at the top of the Serie A table - while Roma’s frustrating start under Ivan Juric continues. And in France, PSG are beginning to purr with Bradley Barcola starring once again in their 4-2 win over Strasbourg - taking full advantage after early leaders Monaco were held to a goalless draw by Lille. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moments of the weekend (0.45) • PART 2: La Liga review - Barcelona & Real Madrid win ahead of big UCL midweek (12.45) • PART 3: Bundesliga review - Bayern put 5 past Sevilla ahead of trip to Spain (25.30) • PART 4: Ligue 1 review - PSG take back top spot after Monaco draw (38.55) • PART 5: Serie A review - 1-0’s across the board for the big boys (49.40) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 16m
20 OCT

Liverpool overcome Chelsea as Arsenal see red again

Jimbo is joined by Duncan Alexander, Daniel Storey and Tim Spiers in the aftermath of a dramatic and significant Premier League weekend. Liverpool pass a major test at Anfield as they beat Chelsea to stay top of the table. Can Slot’s side remain as composed and calm when they head to the Emirates on Sunday? Arsenal themselves are maybe lacking composure as they suffer their first defeat of the season at Bournemouth. Yet another red card for the Gunners - are they playing too close to the edge? It’s a heartbreaking weekend for the teams at the bottom with winless Wolves beaten in stoppage time by Man City, while winless Southampton throw away a 2-0 lead to lose to Leicester. And JJ Bull joins us to discuss one of the best teams in Europe this season, his beloved Aberdeen who look like the real deal as they battle back to draw at Celtic. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Liverpool 2-1 Chelsea with James Pearce (04.30) • PART 1b: Wolves 1-2 Man City (17.00) • PART 2: Bournemouth 2-0 Arsenal (27.00) • PART 3a: Southampton 2-3 Leicester (37.00) • PART 3b: Ipswich 0-2 Everton (42.00) • PART 4a: The amazing Aberdeen with JJ Bull (44.00) • PART 4b: The rest of the Premier League weekend (49.00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 10m
17 OCT

England appoint Tuchel, as his old club Chelsea head to Liverpool

Jimbo welcomes Rory Smith, Duncan Alexander and Benji Lanyado into the pod after a seismic week in English football. Thomas Tuchel is the new manager of England. Should the job always go to an English coach? Are tournaments won by the best tactical coaches? And how has this gone down in Germany? Raphael Honigstein has the answer. The Premier League is back with Tuchel’s old club travelling to leaders Liverpool. Two impressive new managers in Slot and Maresca - who will come out on top? Elsewhere, Gary O’Neil looks to book himself another spot on Monday Night Football, Brentford look to score from kick-off again and Southampton look to banish those 9-0 demons. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Tuchel to England - should it happen? (00.45) • PART 1b: Tuchel to England - will it work? (13.30) • PART 2: International roundup (26.00) • PART 3a: Liverpool v Chelsea preview (33.00) • PART 3b: Wolves v Man City & Bournemouth v Arsenal previews (38.00) • PART 4a: Tottenham v West Ham & Man Utd v Brentford previews (43.00) • PART 4b: On This Day & the rest of the PL weekend (53.00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Good

25 Sept

Lachie18798

Good
James is the 🐐

16 June

soccermum24

Forget the GOAT debate, James is the GOAT at podcasts and should have won the podcast d’or every year since he was born. The gang always delivers an exciting new podcast to listen to and I never want them to stop. Good job boys🤌🤙👍
Moment of the week

20 Mar

worrierqueen

My moment of the week every week is Rafa’s 15.
The best football podcast

08/08/2023

RKNPFC60

I listen to many football podcasts, but James Richardson and the gang always make the best informed, most entertaining and enjoyable podcast.

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.