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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. 2 DAYS AGO

    Liverpool pick PSG’s pockets, as Arsenal hit seven ahead of Old Trafford trip

    Jimbo is in the studio with Duncan Alexander, Natalie Gedra and Charlie Eccleshare after a mind-blowing Champions League midweek. PSG dominate Liverpool and have all the shots but lose 1-0 thanks to an inspired performance from Alisson. Julien Laurens ponders whether this young team can go to Anfield and outplay the Reds again. Art De Roche was in Eindhoven to see Arsenal secure a scarcely believable 7-1 win over PSV. Where did that come from and could we see it again at Old Trafford on Sunday? Elsewhere, there are sensational goals at the Bernabeu as Real hold a narrow advantage over Atletico, while it’s a nightmare night for Xabi Alonso’s Leverkusen against Kane and Kompany’s Bayern. The Premier League weekend sees Forest host Man City in a big game for the top 4/5 race. Will Nuno be as happy as he was on Monday night? Plus Raphinha, reverse scorpions and which managers could still play for their clubs? Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1: PSG 0-1 Liverpool with Julien Laurens (04.30) • PART 2: PSV 1-7 Arsenal with Art De Roche (19.30)  • PART 3: The rest of the Champions League midweek (31.00)  • PART 4a: Forest v Man City preview (46.00) • PART 4b: The rest of the Premier League weekend (53.00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 8m
  2. PSG well prepared for Liverpool but Real lose again ahead of Madrid derby

    4 DAYS AGO

    PSG well prepared for Liverpool but Real lose again ahead of Madrid derby

    Joining Jimbo are Julien Laurens, Michael Cox, Pol Ballus and Seb Stafford-Bloor ahead of a mouthwatering midweek in the Champions League. PSG versus Liverpool might be the tie of the round as two of the continent’s in-form teams clash. Are Luis Enrique’s side finally ready to banish the ghosts of previous knock-out defeats? Real and Atletico meet in a Champions League Madrid derby, with Real slipping to 3rd in the Liga title race after defeat at Betis. Bayern and Leverkusen also clash. Despite the 8 point lead held by the Bavarians in the Bundesliga, is Xabi Alonso favourite to get the better of Vincent Kompany? It’s a big week for PSV and Robin van Persie’s Feyenoord. Michiel Jongsma has more. Plus what Napoli’s draw with Inter said about Serie A and Paulo Fonseca’s extraordinary red card for Lyon. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1: Moment of the weekend (05.30) • PART 2: PSG v Liverpool and Fonseca freaks out (12.30)  • PART 3: Real Madrid v Atletico and the title race (30.00)  • PART 4a: Feyenoord & PSV’s hopes with Michiel Jongsma (42.00) • PART 4b: All square between Napoli & Inter (50.00) • PART 5: Bayern v Leverkusen and Dortmund on the up (58.00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 14m

  3. 5 DAYS AGO

    Fulham and Brighton knock Man United and Newcastle out of the FA Cup

    Jimbo has Daniel Storey, Duncan Alexander and Matt Davies-Adams for company after an FA Cup 5th round weekend that has a bit of everything. Holders Man United are knocked out on penalties at Old Trafford as their deficiencies are laid bare again. But for Fulham, could Marco Silva be about to earn some tangible reward for the phenomenal job he’s done? Earlier on Sunday, Brighton are victorious at Newcastle after extra-time. It’s a truly costly afternoon for the Magpies as they lose Anthony Gordon and perhaps more players ahead of the Carabao Cup final. Palace progress past Millwall but all the talk is dominated by the horror challenge on striker Jean-Philippe Mateta. Similarly, Bournemouth’s win over Wolves sees plenty of discussion about the 8 minute VAR delay and the extent to which Matheus Cunha has just let Wolves down. Plus Lampard’s Sky Blues, and IFAB’s new law on goalkeeper time-wasting. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1: Fulham beat Man Utd on penalties, with Carl Anka and Elizabeth Barnard (06.00) • PART 2a: Newcastle 1-2 Brighton (16.00)  • PART 2b: Crystal Palace 3-1 Millwall (23.00)  • PART 2c: Wins for Villa and Preston (27.00) • PART 3a: Bournemouth beat Wolves on penalties (32.00) • PART 3b: Man City 3-1 Plymouth (40.00) • PART 3c: Lampard and Birmingham on fire in the EFL (45.00) • PART 3d: IFAB’s new 8 second rule (50.00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 1m

  4. 27 FEB

    Liverpool’s huge lead, Man United’s controversial cuts & FA Cup 5th round weekend

    Jimbo is joined in the studio by Duncan Alexander, Benji Lanyado and Matt Davies-Adams after a Premier League midweek and ahead of FA Cup 5th round weekend. Liverpool extend their lead at the top of the table to 13 points with a routine win over Newcastle. What records are in sight for Salah and the Reds? The most impressive display of the week comes from Crystal Palace who hammer Villa 4-1, leaving our panel purring over the performance of Adam Wharton. And asking if Robin Olsen should have let children use his goal at half-time. Manchester United claim most of the headlines off the pitch this week with INEOS making big cuts to the staff and the canteen. And we ask could we be about to see a brand new name on the FA Cup trophy in May? Plus the most handsome player in the Premier League and the invention of points. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1a: Liverpool 2-0 Newcastle (03.45) • PART 1b: Forest 0-0 Arsenal (11.45)  • PART 2: Wins for Palace, City and Chelsea (18.00)  • PART 3a: The rest of the midweek action (33.00) • PART 3b: Man United’s transformation plan (39.00) • PART 4: FA Cup 5th round preview (43.00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 1m
  5. Cesc’s Como shock Conte’s Napoli, while intriguing last 16 ties await

    25 FEB

    Cesc’s Como shock Conte’s Napoli, while intriguing last 16 ties await

    Jimbo’s got Julien Laurens, Seb Stafford-Bloor, Rory Smith and Pol Ballús alongside him for all the latest continental chatter. Friday afternoon’s Champions League draw presented some fascinating match-ups including Real v Atleti, Bayern v Bayer and PSG v Liverpool. We’ve got a closer look at all those ties with the round of 16 looming… In La Liga, it was a rare weekend where all three title challengers registered three fairly comfortable wins! It leaves Barca and Real locked on 54 points at the top, with Atleti just a point behind. Over in France there was plenty of drama on and off the pitch - with cowboy hats, calls of corruption and meltdowns caught on CCTV. But away from all that, the table shows that PSG have extended their lead at the top to 13 points after their 3-2 victory at Lyon. Speaking of corruption - Slovenian ref Slavko Vincic was parachuted in to referee the Istanbul derby after a season marred by controversial officiating and allegations of foulplay. It was a rather eventful evening as Galatasaray said they would "initiate criminal proceedings" against Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho after claiming he made "racist statements" following the teams' 0-0 draw. For a closer look at Serie A we’re joined by Sky Italia’s Filippo Benincampi - as Cesc’s Como got the better of Conte’s Napoli to cost them top spot, Inter taking full advantage with their 1-0 win over Genoa. And in the Bundesliga, there were finally signs of life for Dortmund as Niko Kovac picked up his first league win courtesy of a four-goal haul from Serhou Guirassy, aided by super sub and Chelsea loanee Carney Chukwuemeka. Produced by Lucy Oliva. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moments of the weekend and Champions League round of 16 teases (00.40) • PART 2: La Liga review - the big three all win while Antony sees red (07.15) • PART 3: Ligue 1 review - chaos off and on the pitch for Lyon v PSG and Auxerre v Marseille (19.00) • PART 4: Galatasaray 0-0 Fenerbahce fallout (35.00) • PART 5: Serie A review - Napoli feel the pressure, plus could Gasperini and Atalanta’s love affair be coming to an end? (43.25) • PART 5: Bundesliga review - Dortmund finally show signs of life with Bayer v Bayern on the horizon (57.00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 16m

  6. 23 FEB

    Liverpool go 11 points clear after City win - is the relegation battle over too?

    Jimbo has Daniel Storey, JJ Bull and Adrian Clarke for company after a pivotal weekend in the Premier League season. Liverpool make light work of Man City at the Etihad, going 11 points clear at the top of the table. With 7 of their 11 remaining fixtures at Anfield, Liverpool will surely be worthy champions. But is City’s place in the top 4 or 5 under threat? Arsenal are beaten at the Emirates by Graham Potter’s West Ham. Next up, as part of a full midweek programme, a trip to a Forest side beaten 4-3 at Newcastle on Sunday. The bottom three all lose at home, each conceding 4 goals. It’s looking pretty bleak for any hopes of a relegation fight - has van Nistelrooy given up hope? Plus an Edwards-inspired Burnley, a Jackson-deficient Chelsea and Amorim’s refusal to paper over cracks. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1: Man City 0-2 Liverpool with James Pearce (04.30) • PART 2a: Arsenal 0-1 West Ham (19.00)  • PART 2b: Newcastle 4-3 Nottingham Forest (24.00)  • PART 3a: Bigging up Burnley and the latest from Pittodrie (32.00) • PART 3b: Bournemouth 0-1 Wolves & Southampton 0-4 Brighton (37.00) • PART 3c: Aston Villa 2-1 Chelsea (40.00) • PART 3d: The rest of the Premier League weekend (46.00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 6m

  7. 20 FEB

    Man City humbled by Mbappé’s Real Madrid - next up leaders Liverpool

    Jimbo welcomes Charlie Eccleshare, Tom Williams and Liam Tharme into the studio after the conclusion of the Champions League knock-out play-offs. Man City are taken apart by a Kylian Mbappé hat-trick at the Bernabeu. The chase for Champions League qualification resumes with the visit of Liverpool at the Etihad on Sunday. Liverpool draw 2-2 on a Wednesday night again, this time at Villa Park. James Pearce reviews that game and looks ahead to a game with previously the Reds’ fiercest rivals for silverware. Elsewhere in the Champions League, it was a disastrous week for Serie A with four Italian clubs in the competition becoming just one and some generational head losses. Plus a defence of Brendan Rodgers, the first goal at Bramley-Moore Dock and what Tottenham want everyone to call them. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1: Champions League headlines (02.30) • PART 2a: Real Madrid 3-1 Man City (05.30) • PART 2b: PSG smash Brest and Bayern break Celtic hearts (19.00)  • PART 2c: A miserable week for Serie A (25.00) • PART 3a: Aston Villa 2-2 Liverpool with James Pearce (33.00) • PART 3b: Man City v Liverpool & Arsenal v West Ham previewed (38.00) • PART 4: The rest of the Premier League weekend (48.00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 6m
  8. Real Madrid and Man City go again, as Kompany’s Bayern edge closer to the title

    18 FEB

    Real Madrid and Man City go again, as Kompany’s Bayern edge closer to the title

    Jimbo’s joined by Julien Laurens, Seb Stafford-Bloor, Pol Ballús and Michael Cox for your weekly dose of European action. We begin with the big F-bomb controversy which has taken La Liga by storm, Nabil Bentaleb’s dream return to action for Lille - and a look ahead to the all-important Champions League Knockout Round Play-off second legs, with Real v Man City topping the midweek billing.  Elsewhere in Spain, the costly red cards for Bellingham and Barrios meant Real and Atleti left the door wide open for Barcelona who faced Rayo Vallecano on Monday night (after we’d recorded) - and it turns out that Antony fella is actually quite good - after making in three goals in three games at new home Betis…  Over in Germany, it looks like Bayern Munich have one hand on the Bundesliga title after their goalless draw with closest rivals Bayer Leverkusen means the gap at the top of the table stays at eight points. Elsewhere the domestic misery continues to pile on Borussia Dortmund, beaten 2-0 by Bochum and sitting 11th in the league.  In Italy, Juventus continued their surge up the Serie A table with a 1-0 win over Inter in the Derby d'Italia. It means Simone Inzaghi’s side missed the chance to go top after leaders Napoli had fallen to their third consecutive draw, held 2-2 by Lazio.  And in Ligue 1, Fabian Ruiz bagged the only goal against Toulouse as PSG maintained their 10-point lead at the top of the table while Mika Biereth continued his remarkable start to life in Monaco with his second hat-trick in as many home games in their 7-1 thrashing of Nantes. Produced by Lucy Oliva. RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1: Moments of the weekend, profanity & Champions League teases (00.45) • PART 2: La Liga review - Real and Atleti drop points to open door for Barca (16.00) • PART 3: Bundesliga review - Top two stalemate hands title advantage to Kompany’s side (26.52) • PART 4: Serie A review - Juve mounting top four charge as Napoli draw three in a row (41.45) • PART 5: Ligue 1 review - Bentaleb’s fairytale goal as Strasbourg fly high (50.45) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 7m
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