The Totally Football Show with James Richardson

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James Richardson and Team Totally are here four times a week throughout the season with all the football news and chat you need - and plenty that you don’t. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

6H AGO

Totally Tomori: James Horncastle meets Fikayo in Milan

The Totally Football Show European Edition's James Horncastle heads to Milan to talk to Rossoneri and England defender Fikayo Tomori. Hear more about life at San Siro, the Milan derby atmosphere, the toughest opponents to play against in Serie A and what it's like to share a workplace with Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Paolo Maldini. You can read James's piece on The Athletic here: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7086014/2026/03/06/fikayo-tomori-milan-career-italy-interview/ Or watch the interview on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/PlUM2YXNfwc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

26 min
1D AGO

Arsenal take control of the title race as Forest & West Ham boost survival hopes

Jimbo welcomes Duncan Alexander, Jack Lang and Art De Roché into the studio after what felt like a pivotal night in the Premier League. Art was at the Amex to see Arsenal earn a 1-0 win that earned the wrath of Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler. And more importantly took the Gunners 7 points clear of Man City. Pep Guardiola’s side still have a game in hand but threw away the lead twice against Nottingham Forest. How did Forest do it? Mark Carey was watching for us. And with West Ham also winning at Fulham, where does this leave the relegation battle? The race for Champions League football is hotting right up with 3rd to 6th separated by 3 points. That’s after Man United’s dramatic defeat to 10-man Newcastle and Villa’s home humbling by Chelsea. It’s FA Cup 5th round weekend. Wrexham reporter Richard Sutcliffe paints us a picture ahead of their clash with Chelsea at the Racecourse Ground. Plus Fulham, facial hair and Flamengo sacking Filipe Luis. Produced by Charlie Jones RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Farewell Jack’s moustache (01.00) • PART 2: Brighton 0-1 Arsenal (05.00) • PART 3a: Man City 2-2 Forest with Mark Carey (14.30) • PART 3b: Fulham 0-1 West Ham (25.00) • PART 4a: Aston Villa 1-4 Chelsea (35.00) • PART 4b: Newcastle 2-1 Man United (41.30) • PART 5a: Jack with the latest on Luis & Lingard (47.00) • PART 5b: Wrexham v Chelsea preview with Richard Sutcliffe (52.00) • PART 5c: Elsewhere in the FA Cup (57.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 hr
3D AGO

Liverpool lose late again at Wolves - could Everton reach the Champions League?

James is joined in the Totally studio by Duncan Alexander, Jay Harris and Tim Spiers to discuss the midweek Premier League action. Wolves shocked the champions Liverpool with Andre scoring a 94th minute winner and Rob Edwards sprinting down the touchline for the second time in 4 days. Both Everton and Sunderland kept their European push going with wins against relegation battlers Burnley and Leeds. And Bournemouth will rue their 13th draw of the season after missing countless chances and being denied a penalty against Brentford. Plus On This Day in 1995. Produced by Charlie Jones and Jesse Howard. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Rundown of the scores (3.12) • PART 2a: Wolves 2-1 Liverpool (5.20) • PART 3a: Everton 2-0 Burnley (18.40) • PART 3b: Bournemouth 0-0 Brentford (26.30) • PART 4a: On This Day (33.10) • PART 4b: Leeds 0-1 Sunderland (35.43) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

44 min
4D AGO

Yamal's first hat-trick, big derby win for Marseille and Bayern go clear

Jimbo is joined by Pol Ballus, James Horncastle, Seb Stafford-Bloor and Tom Williams to discuss the latest football around the continent. In Germany, Bayern leave it late to beat Dortmund and all but end the Bundesliga title race. In Spain, Lamine Yamal's first hat-trick puts pressure on Madrid who are yet to play. Meanwhile, the Olympico derby in France didn't disappoint with Marseille coming back to beat Lyon 3-2 in stoppage time and in the Stadio Olimpico, Juve also fought back to draw 3-3 with Roma. Plus press conference etiquette and some questionable impersonations. Produced by Jesse Howard and Lucy Oliva. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moment of the week (0.40) • PART 2a: Bundesliga review - Bayern go 11 clear (11.50) • PART 3a: Serie A review - Thriller at the Olimpico (25.55) • PART 4a: La Liga review - Yamal’s first hat-trick (42.45) • PART 5a: Ligue 1 review - Marseille comeback in the Olimpico (54.20) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 12m
5D AGO

Arsenal overcome Chelsea as Tudor loses his first two at Tottenham

Jimbo, Daniel Storey, Seb Stafford-Bloor and Matt Davies-Adams react to another pulsating Premier League weekend. Arsenal edged past Chelsea 2-1 with all the goals in the game coming from corners, responding to a Haaland-less Man City winning at Leeds. A nervy finish at the Emirates, as the Gunners go 5 points clear having played a game more. North London neighbours Tottenham are beaten again under Igor Tudor at Fulham, to make it 10 matches without a win in the Premier League as their relegation fears grow. Apart from Wolves, the bottom six all lose so it’s as you were in the battle at the bottom, even after an incredible seven goal thriller at Turf Moor. Goals galore on Saturday with big wins for Liverpool and Everton. And Man United are up to 3rd in the table after coming from behind against Crystal Palace. Carl Anka tells us more from Old Trafford. Produced by Charlie Jones RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moments of the weekend (01.00) • PART 2a: Arsenal 2-1 Chelsea (05.00) • PART 2b: Leeds 0-1 Man City (19.30) • PART 3a: Fulham 2-1 Spurs (28.00) • PART 3b: Brighton 2-1 Nottingham Forest (36.00) • PART 4a: Man United 2-1 Crystal Palace with Carl Anka (41.00) • PART 4b: Liverpool 5-2 West Ham (47.00) • PART 4c: Wolves 2-0 Aston Villa (51.00) • PART 5a: Rangers 2-2 Celtic (58.00) • PART 5b: Burnley 3-4 Brentford (61.00) • PART 5c: Newcastle 2-3 Everton (65.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 11m
FEB 26

Arsenal host Chelsea, Man City head to Leeds + Atalanta make epic comeback

Jimbo has Duncan Alexander, Charlie Eccleshare and Liam Twomey in the studio with him in a week predictably packed with dramatic football. Atalanta stage an incredible comeback against Dortmund in the Champions League. They’re the only Italian team left in the competition after Juve’s incredible comeback falls short. Real Madrid and PSG also progress, with the holders still looking a shadow of last season. Can anyone stop the English clubs? Speaking of the Premier League, leaders Arsenal host a Chelsea side looking to make life difficult for them again. While Haaland heads home to Leeds as Man City try to keep pace in the title race. Elsewhere, it’s a huge game for Igor Tudor as Spurs travel to Fulham. And can West Ham finally win at Anfield? Plus Kyle Walker, apples and Osimhen to Juve? Produced by Charlie Jones RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Some important news about apples (and the Champions League) (01.00) • PART 2a: Atalanta overcome Dortmund (05.45) • PART 2b: Juventus almost overcome Galatasaray (10.30) • PART 2c: Real Madrid process again (18.00) • PART 2d: PSG squeeze past Monaco (23.00) • PART 3a: Arsenal v Chelsea preview (35.00) • PART 3b: Leeds v Man City preview (42.00) • PART 4a: Man United v Palace and Liverpool v West Ham (46.00) • PART 4d: Fulham v Spurs and Brighton v Forest (48.00) • PART 4c: The rest of the Premier League weekend (52.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

55 min
FEB 25

Bodø/Glimt breeze past Inter + will Man United finish 3rd?

Jimbo is joined by Mark Carey and Duncan Alexander to discuss the Champions League play-offs. Martin Sleipnes is on the streets of Milan to discuss the latest chapter of Bodø/Glimt's unbelievable Champions League story. The Norwegians beat Inter 2-1 at the San Siro, making it 5-2 on aggregate to book their place in the last 16. Newcastle beat Qarabag 3-2, to make it 9-3 on aggregate and book a tie against either Barca or Chelsea in the last 16, whilst a Sorloth hat-trick helped Atleti to overcome an impressive Brugge side 4-1 and Leverkusen go through after a 0-0 draw against Olympiacos. Plus Man United win again at Everton, with plenty of love for Lammens. How high can Carrick take the Red Devils? Produced by Charlie Jones and Jesse Howard. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Roundup of the scores (0.40) • PART 2a: Bodo knock out Inter (3.20) • PART 3a: Newcastle 3-2 Qarabaq (20.20) • PART 3b: Atleti 4-1 Brugge (27.20) • PART 3c: Leverkusen 0-0 Olympiacos (30.50) • PART 4a: Snoop in Swansea (32.53) • PART 4b: Old Firm Derby (34.20) • PART 4c: Man Utd’s run continues (35.40) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

42 min
FEB 24

Madrid beaten, PSG back top and Inter + Bayern cruising

Jimbo is joined by Pol Ballus, James Horncastle, Tom Williams and Seb Stafford-Bloor for a Totally European extravaganza. The Champions League play-off second legs await with the Italian teams in trouble and Benfica's Prestianni provisionally suspended by UEFA. In Spain, advantage Barca as Real Madrid lost to Osasuna for the first time in 15 years and Hansi Flick's side made it 18 wins in a row at home, seeing off Levante 3-0. All change in France with Monaco coming from behind to beat leaders Lens 3-2 and PSG defeated Metz to go back on top. Inter are running away with it in Serie A as Milan lost to Parma and the Nerazzurri went 10 points clear with a 2-0 win at Lecce. And in Germany, Harry Kane is getting ever closer to beating Lewandowski's goal scoring record in the Bundesliga as Bayern go 8 clear. Plus James' Florentine food adventures. Produced by Lucy Oliva and Jesse Howard. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moment of the week (0.40) • PART 2a: Serie A review - Inter 10 points clear (10.18) • PART 3a: La Liga review - Real shocked by Osasuna (25.02) • PART 4a: Bundesliga review - Bayern go 10 points clear (36.34) • PART 5a: Ligue 1 review - PSG back on top (46.45) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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A fan of the European game? Then the Totally Football Show is just for you... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07/08/2023

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James Richardson

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Duncan Alexander

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Jay Harris

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Tim Spiers

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Seb Stafford-Bloor

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Daniel Storey

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Matt Davies-Adams

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Carl Anka

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Mark Carey

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Pol Ballús

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943 Ratings

Ice Cold

12/25/2025

keep Tahoe Blue

In reply to the ice cold celebration… Drogba did it first. Palmer and Roger’s are great friends so there’s no drama in them both doing the celebration. Nice pod
James is great. But fire Daniel Storey

Feb 11

KClark2

The show does a good job summarizing the league action (although I never understand why they do review before all games are played). But Daniel storey literally cannot complement Arsenal. If they win 3-0…the other team played well. If Arsenal win 1-0, Arsenal got lucky. But if any other team gets these same result it’s “dominance” or “the mentality to get a win”. Daniel is tje worst kind of journalist - no data, just his biased opinion.
Euro edition is the best

Jan 27

Find a home in God

Love the euro coverage! Pol does a terrible job covering Spanish football. I need the stats guru to find out an answer to this question: when is the most likely time for different individual strikers to score? My attention is on Mbappe. It seems that he almost always scores in the 90th minute. Is that because he doesn’t defend so he has the legs to take on tired defenders? It’s just so common it seems to find him scoring in the dying minutes of a game. I am a Real Madrid fan, so you know that scoring on us first is a mistake. We normally leave it late to score and I attribute it to superior athletes not tiring. But wow, mbappe scores I late winner every time I check PSG stats. Anyway, the above is the kind of question that Jules and The James’s, Alvaro and the many other contributors are talking about and make this top three football pods. Producer Charlie, I’m glad you’re back! We don’t forget you!
terrible

Jan 2

Cute podcast

way too much talk not enough entertainment

James Richardson and Team Totally are here four times a week throughout the season with all the football news and chat you need - and plenty that you don’t. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.