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James Richardson and Team Totally are here every night throughout Euro 2024 with all the analysis, insight and news you need to know from Germany - and plenty that you don’t.
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Georgia stun Portugal, Belgium booed - and England set to face Slovakia
Jimbo's got Charlie Eccleshare and Colin Millar alongside him - plus a variety of special guests over in Germany - as the Euro 2024 group stages reach their conclusion.
We begin with events in Group F - which saw Georgian heroics as they booked their place in the last 16 in their first ever appearance at a major tournament after the 2-0 win over Portugal. Nika Kevkhishvili joins us to revel in the momentous victory. But heartbreak for the Czechs, sent packing after the 2-1 defeat by Turkey in Hamburg.
It's fair to say it wasn't such a thrilling conclusion to Group E - with Slovakia and Romania playing out a 1-1 draw which Carl Anka was on hand to witness - and boos ringing out for Belgium after their goalless draw with Ukraine. Dom Fifield joins us from Stuttgart to reflect the sour mood amongst the Red Devils support base...
With two rest days incoming before the round of 16 begins in earnest over the weekend - we take a look ahead to the full line-up of fixtures - and speak to Rafa Honigstein ahead of Germany v Denmark on Saturday night...
Produced by Lucy Oliva.
Theme music by JJ Bull.
RUNNING ORDER:
• PART 1a: Georgia 2-0 Portugal with Nika Kevkhishvili (05.50)
• PART 1b: Czech Republic 1-2 Turkey (15.25)
• PART 2a: Slovakia 1-1 Romania with Carl Anka (20.20)
• PART 2b: Ukraine 0-0 Belgium with Dom Fifield (25.30)
• PART 3a: Round of 16 look ahead - Germany v Denmark with Rafa Honigstein (30.50)
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Limp England win their group while sloppy France miss out on top spot
Jimbo is accompanied by Tom Williams, Jay Harris and many more after an exciting day and dull night of Euro action.
England top Group C but only after another insipid display and a 0-0 with Slovenia. Is there any chance of them turning this form around? And do Southgate’s substitutions show that he doesn’t have the answers?
Elsewhere Austria win a thriller with the Dutch to sensationally top Group D at the expense of France, thanks to Lewandowski’s double stutter. Julien Laurens highlights the issues facing Didier Deschamps now.
Plus we look ahead to Wednesday’s action where Ukraine look to inspire again
Produced by Charlie Jones.
Theme music by JJ Bull.
RUNNING ORDER:
• PART 1: England 0-0 Slovenia with Oli Kay (03.00)
• PART 2a: Netherlands 2-3 Austria with Tim Spiers (17.00)
• PART 2b: France 1-1 Poland with Julien Laurens (26.00)
• PART 3a: Ukraine v Belgium with Iryna Koziupa (37.00)
• PART 3b: The rest of Wednesday’s action (46.00)
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Last-gasp Italy equaliser breaks Croatian hearts
Jimbo's joined by Duncan Alexander and Sasha Goryunov to reflect on the dramatic climax to Group B at Euro 2024.
We begin in Leipzig - where Mattia Zaccagni scored in the final minute of stoppage time as Italy broke Croatian hearts with a late equaliser in a 1-1 draw that ensures the defending champions progress to the last 16 - and leaves Luka Modrić and co all but eliminated. A beer-soaked Tim Spiers dials in on the final whistle before James Horncastle reports back from a rather spiky Luciano Spalletti press conference...
No such drama for Spain, who cruised into the next round with their third victory and third clean sheet of the tournament in their 1-0 win over Albania (which happened to assure the Three Lions of a spot in the next round...). Michael Cox is on hand to tell us more from the Düsseldorf Arena.
Then, it's all eyes on Group C and D who face their final outings on matchday three. We get the Slovenian perspective from journalist Miran Zore ahead of their meeting with England - and preview the fortunes of the other sides in action on a bumper day 12 out in Germany.
Produced by Lucy Oliva.
Theme music by JJ Bull.
RUNNING ORDER:
• PART 1a: Croatia 1-1 Italy with Tim Spiers & James Horncastle (3.00)
• PART 1b: Albania 0-1 Spain with Michael Cox (13.55)
• PART 2a: England v Slovenia preview with Miran Zore (19.55)
• PART 2b: Denmark v Serbia preview (29.05)
• PART 3a: Netherlands v Austria preview (30.35)
• PART 3b: France v Poland preview (32.20)
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Scotland out of the Euros as Kane bites back
Jimbo welcomes Adrian Clarke, Dom Fifield and many more on another sad night for Scottish football.
The Tartan Army are heading home after a last-gasp defeat against Hungary in Stuttgart. Did Scotland let themselves down? Or do they lack depth physically and technically?
Germany also need a stoppage time equaliser against Switzerland to confirm top spot in Group A as questions are asked again about the defence.
Italy take on Croatia in the standout game on Monday night. James Horncastle sets the scene as the Azzurri’s hold on the trophy hangs in the balance.
Plus we discuss Harry Kane’s comments about England players turned pundits. Should they be cheerleaders or should the current crop expect to be criticised?
Produced by Charlie Jones.
Theme music by JJ Bull.
RUNNING ORDER:
• PART 1a: Scotland 0-1 Hungary with Kieran Canning (04.00)
• PART 1b: Switzerland 1-1 Germany with Seb Stafford-Bloor (14.00)
• PART 2a: Italy v Croatia preview with James Horncastle (22.00)
• PART 2b: Albania v Spain preview (33.00)
• PART 2c: Kane takes aim at the pundits (36.00)
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Belgium bounce back as Portugal cruise into the knockouts
Jimbo's got Sasha Goryunov, Liam Tharme and Seb Stafford-Bloor alongside him to capture all the fallout from Day 9 at the Euros.
Belgium finally turned up in their 2-0 win over Romania to mean Group E is fascinatingly poised - with all four teams sat on three points going into the final round of matches. Michael Cox drops in from Cologne to talk us through the game.
Portugal booked their place in the round of 16 as Group F winners after their comfortable 3-0 win over Turkey, while substitute Saba Lobjanidze wasted a golden chance for Georgia with *literally* the final kick of the game as the debutants claimed a first ever point in a major tournament with a 1-1 draw against the Czech Republic - which does neither many favours.
Plus, an opportunity to look ahead to Sunday's action - which sees Switzerland face hosts Germany and Scotland take on Hungary. AFP's Kieran Canning joins us to preview the Tartan Army's crunch tie which could see them reach the knockout phase of a major tournament for the first time ever...
Produced by Lucy Oliva.
Theme music by JJ Bull.
RUNNING ORDER:
• PART 1: Belgium 2-0 Romania with Michael Cox (07.05)
• PART 2a: Turkey 0-3 Portugal (14.40)
• PART 2b: Georgia 1-1 Czech Republic (22.25)
• PART 3a: Scotland v Hungary preview with Kieran Canning (35.10)
• PART 3b: Switzerland v Germany preview (42.35)
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France draw with the Dutch while Austria and Ukraine are victorious
Jimbo welcomes Duncan Alexander and Mark Carey into the studio as we see our first elimination from Euro 2024.
Poland are gone but we should be seeing a lot more of France and the Netherlands who battle to a 0-0 in Leipzig. No France player has scored a goal yet - how badly do they need Mbappe back?
Are the dark horses back? Austria dismantle the Poles and look like making a real impact at this tournament. Tim Spiers tells us more from Berlin.
And Ukraine come from behind to beat Slovakia and reignite their campaign.
Plus we look ahead to Saturday’s action. Jose Delgado details why Portugal fans feel frustrated with Martinez. And we could be set for an incredible finale in Group E.
Produced by Charlie Jones.
Theme music by JJ Bull.
RUNNING ORDER:
• PART 1: Netherlands 0-0 France (03.45)
• PART 2a: Poland 1-3 Austria with Tim Spiers (13.00)
• PART 2b: Slovakia 1-2 Ukraine (20.00)
• PART 3a: Portugal v Turkey preview with Jose Delgado (27.00)
• PART 3b: The rest of Saturday’s action (37.00)
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Must listen
I consistently listen to and enjoy most episodes of the show each week and would recommend the same to any other football fan. I was thinking about writing a review but unsure exactly what I wanted to say.
I see some of the other reviews are very negative and find that surprising and some even for reasons that are disheartening to say the least. Thank you for providing a voice and recognition to those who may not otherwise easily find it.
Euro edition is the best
Love the euro coverage! Alvaro does an amazing job covering Spanish football and the entire crew is also great.
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!
Nice but… photos?
Decent pod. As a suscribir to a number of soccer/football pods-yes I am an American- it’s unusual to me that you don’t have photos up on the Apple pod feed. Is this a security concern? Perhaps y’all are too shy? Or unfortunately y’all are too embarrassed by your appearances to have them posted? I would hope not as the banter you provide is very entertaining.
Best,
Mark