The Totally Football Show with James Richardson

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The Totally Football Show with James Richardson

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. 3 DAYS AGO

    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
  2. Big week for Barcelona as they battle Bayern & Real Madrid

    5 DAYS AGO

    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

  3. 6 DAYS AGO

    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

  4. 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

    1h 11m

  5. 14 OCT

    Carsley’s authority diminishes - are the stars aligning for Pep and England?

    It’s Jimbo, it’s Tim Spiers, it’s Adrian Clarke and it’s Colin Millar in the midst of a week chock-full of international action. England get back to winning ways in Finland after a humbling night against the impressive Greeks at Wembley. How much is Lee Carsley eroding his authority when he opens his mouth? And how likely is it that Pep will be the next England manager? It’s another valiant defeat for Scotland, a nightmare for one Welsh admin and a tough time to be a Northern Ireland fan. Plus what has happened to Evan Ferguson? We look at some of the other international highlights, from Liechtenstein Hong Kong to Rafa Leao’s dribbling. Plus Megan Feringa gives us the latest from a massive WSL weekend as pressure continues to mount on Jonas Eidevall at Arsenal. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1: Hong Kong beef and high altitude (01.00) • PART 2: Finland 1-3 England - who is England’s next manager? (11.00) • PART 3: How the rest of the home nations are faring (32.00)  • PART 4: Elsewhere in international football (47.00) • PART 5: WSL weekend round-up with Megan Feringa (54.00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 8m

  6. 10 OCT

    Klopp joins Red Bull, Iniesta retires and other international affairs

    Jimbo takes Jack Lang, Charlie Eccleshare and Tom Williams on a voyage across the international break. Plenty of news in the world of club football with Jurgen Klopp becoming the Global Head of Soccer at Red Bull. It hasn’t gone down well. We speak to the man who wrote the book on Klopp - Raphael Honigstein. Man City’s case against the Premier League on associated party transactions reaches a conclusion. Matt Slater tells us who came out on top and whether this means anything for the 115 charges. We also pay tribute to the retiring Andres Iniesta and examine what seems to be a bit of a mess in France revolving around Griezmann and Mbappe. Produced by Charlie Jones and Jay Beale. RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1: England Greece memories (05.30) • PART 2a: Klopp joins Red Bull, with Raphael Honigstein (14.00) • PART 2b: Andres Iniesta retires (28.00)  • PART 2c: Griezmann versus Mbappe (31.00) • PART 2d: Wales and Scotland’s hopes this weekend (39.00) • PART 3: Man City’s APT case with Matt Slater (46.00) • PART 4: CONMEBOL - the Paqueta case (55.00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 14m
  7. A bad week for Bayern and PSG, plus penalty saves galore!

    8 OCT

    A bad week for Bayern and PSG, plus penalty saves galore!

    Jimbo’s got James Horncastle, Seb Stafford-Bloor, Julien Laurens and Pol Ballús alongside him to recap the latest action from across the continent.  Serie A saw goals AND penalty saves aplenty - with David de Gea snatching the headlines in Fiorentina’s victory over Milan while Marcus Thuram and Mateo Retegui both bagging hat-tricks in big wins for Inter and Torino.  Speaking of hat-tricks, Robert Lewandowski rolled back the years as he scored three of his own as Barcelona cruised to victory against Alaves. They’ve got a three-point advantage over Real Madrid - who are battling injury and personnel issues but won against an impressive Villarreal side. Oh, and Paulo Gazzaniga managed a remarkable feat between the sticks…  In Germany there was late drama at Deutsche Bank Park as Eintracht Frankfurt and Bayern Munich drew 3-3, while Bayer Leverkusen let a two-goal lead slip as Holstein Kiel came from behind to earn an unlikely point. PSG’s difficult week continued as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Nice - leaving Monaco clear at the top of the Ligue 1 table after their 2-1 win at Rennes. Elsewhere Lille backed up their Real Madrid Champions League triumph by beating Toulouse 2-1.  Produced by Lucy Oliva.  RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1: Moment of the weekend - plus the return of Paul Pogba and tributes to Johan Neeskens (00.35) • PART 2: Serie A review - Lazio the surprise package as McTomadona strikes again (12.40) • PART 3: Bundesliga review - Bayern and Leverkusen drop points as Dortmund struggle (27.10) • PART 4: Ligue 1 review - PSG held as Monaco pull clear at the top and Marseille disappoint (37.05) • PART 5: La Liga review - Lewandowski bags a hat-trick as Real win - but still don’t look right (47.45) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 9m

  8. 6 OCT

    Brighton comeback stuns Spurs as Liverpool stay top

    Jimbo, Daniel Storey, Tim Spiers and Matt Davies-Adams review a Premier League weekend that thrills and bores in equal measure. Spurs throw away a 2-0 lead at Brighton as the Seagulls win 3-2 at the Amex. Why does it have to be all or nothing with Ange Postecoglou’s style of play? Liverpool stay top of the table with their victory at winless Palace. Why has the transition been so smooth under Arne Slot?  Man City and Arsenal survive scares to win again, with Saka and Havertz in especially spectacular form right now. Wolves stay bottom after their 5-3 defeat at Brentford as the fans turn on the manager and the owners. Plus Traore v Werner and why won’t Leicester fans cut Cooper some slack? Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1a: Brighton 3-2 Tottenham with Andy Naylor (06.30) • PART 1b: Chelsea 1-1 Forest & Villa 0-0 Man Utd (17.30) • PART 2a: Crystal Palace 0-1 Liverpool (28.00)  • PART 2b: Arsenal and City come from behind to win (35.00) • PART 3a: Brentford 5-3 Wolves (45.00) • PART 3b: The rest of the Premier League weekend (56.00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 11m
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