The Totally Football Show with James Richardson The Athletic

Jimbo welcomes the esteemed panel of James Horncastle, Julien Laurens, Alvaro Romeo and Daniel Storey to take a look at the big hitters at Euro 2024.

Has England’s moment arrived with the talent at Gareth Southgate’s disposal? Or is he not the right man to make the most of that talent tactically?

Are France the only team that can beat France? Or do Portugal have the strongest squad at the tournament?

Elsewhere, we’re looking forward to seeing a Spain side with a different dimension of exciting young wide players. And will Italy’s good record at the Euros in the 21st century continue?

Plus how Toni Kroos has changed everything for Germany and can Xavi Simons become a star for the Netherlands?

Produced by Charlie Jones.
 
RUNNING ORDER: 
• PART 1a: How are holders Italy holding up? (02.40)
• PART 1b: Speedy young Spain look to make an impact (10.30)
• PART 2: England deserved favourites? (20.00)
• PART 3a: Or will France strike again? (31.00)
• PART 3b: Michiel Jongsma on the Netherlands (40.00)
• PART 4a: Seb Stafford-Bloor on Germany (44.00)
• PART 4b: Jose Delgado on Portugal (50.00)

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As the domestic season draws to a close, Jimbo is joined by Daniel Storey, Tom Williams and Seb Stafford-Bloor.

Real Madrid are below par but still secure their 15th European Cup with a late rally against Dortmund at Wembley. How do they keep doing it, should Carlo Ancelotti be considered the greatest manager of all time and what’s the deal with Dortmund’s new sponsor?

We look at some of the shocks and trends of last season but wonder whether all this football will lead to a player’s strike next season.

And there’s more silverware up for grabs as Tom takes on Michael Cox in the Inter Totally Cup Final 2024.

Produced by Charlie Jones.
 
RUNNING ORDER: 
• PART 1: Real Madrid 2-0 Dortmund (04.00)
• PART 2: Jose Mourinho and thoughts on next season (33.00)
• PART 3: Inter Totally Cup Final - Cox v Williams (47.00)

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Jimbo welcomes James Horncastle, Alvaro Romeo and Nick Miller into the studio as the domestic season nears its dramatic conclusion.

Olympiakos become the first Greek team ever to win European silverware, securing the Conference League and heaping more cup final misery on Fiorentina.

Now it’s time for Real Madrid and Dortmund to do battle in the Champions League final at Wembley. Seb Stafford-Bloor makes the case for the Germans achieving one of the great upsets in competition history.

Enzo Maresca looks all set to leave Leicester and sign on as the new manager of Chelsea. Rob Tanner tells us Maresca is no yes man but could any coach succeed in the Stamford Bridge setup?

Plus Tom Williams awaits the winner of Michael Cox v Julien Laurens, for a place in the 2024 Inter Totally Cup final.

Produced by Charlie Jones.
 
RUNNING ORDER: 
• PART 1: Olympiacos win the Conference League (03.30)
• PART 2a: Forest win the European Cup (18.00)
• PART 2b: Champions League final preview (21.00) 
• PART 3a: Flick joins Barca (42.00) 
• PART 3b: Maresca leaving Leicester for Chelsea (44.00)
• PART 4: Inter Totally Cup - Cox v Laurens (55.00)

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Jimbo has a studio packed full of Daniel Storey, Carl Anka and Tim Spiers after a big Wembley weekend.

Man United finally play the way Erik ten Hag wants them to with an outstanding derby win in the FA Cup final. Will the Dutchman be there to enjoy more performances like that next season? And did Pep set the tone for City with his team selection?

Southampton see off Leeds in the Championship play-off final to make an instant return to the top tier. Will Russell Martin join McKenna and Maresca in immediately being sought after by Premier League clubs?

Vincent Kompany is on the verge of being appointed Bayern Munich manager. Seb Stafford-Bloor joins us from Germany to try and explain why.

Plus more managerial movements and Paqueta’s potential ban.

Produced by Charlie Jones.
 
RUNNING ORDER: 
• PART 1: Man United beat Man City to win the FA Cup (03.00)
• PART 2: Southampton promoted to the Premier League by beating Leeds (22.00)
• PART 3a: The managerial merry-go-round (31.00)
• PART 3b: Kompany to Bayern explained by Seb Stafford-Bloor (34.00) 
• PART 3c: Paqueta’s potential betting ban (41.00)
• PART 4: Rooney to Plymouth and other cup final wins (44.00)

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Jimbo, Duncan Alexander, Charlie Eccleshare and Tom Williams are in the studio in a week full of big cup finals and big shocks.

Leverkusen lose after 51 games unbeaten as Atalanta run riot to win the Europa League in Dublin. James Horncastle joins us to discuss the Lookman final.

Chelsea surprise the football world by parting company with Mauricio Pochettino. Liam Twomey tells us why and where their managerial search is taking them. And what next for Poch?

It’s an all Manchester derby in Saturday’s FA Cup final. How can United upset the odds? And will Marcus Rashford be a big factor even though he’s not going to the Euros?

It’s the first Inter Totally Cup semi-final as Tom takes on defending champion Producer Charlie in a rematch of last year’s final.

Plus cup measurements and making the case for Kompany at Bayern.

Produced by Charlie Jones.
 
RUNNING ORDER: 
• PART 1: Atalanta thrash Leverkusen to win the Europa League (02.30)
• PART 2a: Pochettino leaves Chelsea (24.00)
• PART 2b: Kompany to Bayern? (33.00)
• PART 3a: England’s provisional Euro squad (38.00) 
• PART 3b: FA Cup final preview (45.00)
• PART 4: Inter Totally Cup - Williams v Producer Charlie (55.00)

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Jimbo is joined by James Horncastle and Seb Stafford-Bloor for a special look ahead to Wednesday night's Europa League final in Dublin. Who will come out on top: never losin' Bayer Leverkusen, who are chasing a treble and looking to make it 52 games unbeaten in all competitions? Or Atalanta, conquerors of Liverpool, Marseilles and Sporting, in their first ever European final, and coached by the legendary Gian Piero Gasperini?
Presenter: James Richardson
With: James Horncastle and Seb Stafford-Bloor
Producer: Charlie Jones and Ben Green 

RUNNING ORDER: 
• PART 1: Welcome to utopia (01.30)
• PART 2: The case for Leverkusen (05.30)
• PART 3: The case for Atalanta (15.30)

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