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.

  1. 1D AGO

    England World Cup-bound + can Man United add to Liverpool’s losing streak?

    Jimbo assembles Natalie Gedra, Dom Fifield and Duncan Alexander for another dose of Totally as we gear up for the return of the Premier League - and look back on the midweek international action. England became the first European nation to qualify for the World Cup on Tuesday night after their 5-0 win over Latvia. But what are the key selection headaches that will be troubling Thomas Tuchel? And who's running out of time to secure their place on the plane come next summer? Elsewhere, Sweden have sacked Jon Dahl Tomasson after somehow conspiring to pick up just one point in his four games in charge, leaving their hopes of qualification in a highly perilous position. And it's been a rollercoaster of an international break for Carlo Ancelotti's Brazil - hammering South Korea 5-0 but then handed a 3-2 defeat by Japan in Tokyo which has gone down predictably well back in South America... Then, it's full steam ahead to MD8 in the Premier League. We've got the intrigue of high-flying Palace v Bournemouth, Liverpool looking to end their three-match losing steak against Manchester United, who are on a one-match winning streak of their own - while Ange's increasingly precarious position at Forest faces its next test with Chelsea visiting the City Ground. All that plus Grand Sumo, Arctic Circle sackings - and 'Ndiaye Will Always Love You'. Produced by Charlie Jones and Lucy Oliva. RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1a: Hellos and naming rights (00.45) • PART 1b: World Cup qualifying round up (03.00) • PART 1c: Latvia 0-5 England - Three Lions qualify for WC '26 (05.10) • PART 2a: Big stories elsewhere in qualifying (15.15) • PART 2b: Sweden in a mess (17.55) • PART 2c: Japan beat Brazil (20.30) • PART 3a: Premier League MD8 round up (27.05) • PART 3b: Crystal Palace v Bournemouth preview (28.15) • PART 3c: Liverpool v Manchester United preview (34.30) • PART 3d: Fulham v Arsenal preview (38.30) • PART 3e: Man City v Everton preview (40.10) • PART 4a: Tottenham v Aston Villa preview (42.55) • PART 4b: Forest v Chelsea preview (44.55) • PART 4c: The rest of the Premier League weekend (49.50) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    58 min

  2. 4D AGO

    England on the brink, Scotland’s miserable wins + Dyche to Forest?

    Jimbo has Tom Williams, Mark Carey and Matt Davies-Adams for company as the international break heats up. England will qualify for the World Cup with a win in Latvia on Tuesday. Was Thomas Tuchel right to call out the fans for a lack of noise in the win over Wales? Scotland’s World Cup destiny stays in their own hands but fans are left feeling pretty pessimistic about their performance levels. Unlike the Faroe Islands who also boast two wins out of two this week. Away from the international scene, Jack Wilshere is the new Luton manager, Steven Gerrard is not the new Rangers manager and could Sean Dyche be set to replace Ange Postecoglou as Forest manager? Plus Megan Feringa joins us for a round-up of the action from the WSL where Chelsea continue to win without playing that well, while reports of Barcelona’s demise seem to have been premature. Produced by Charlie Jones RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1a: Wales v Belgium again + quiet England fans (01.30) • PART 1b: World Cup qualifying results(10.00)  • PART 1c: All hail the Faroe Islands (13.00) • PART 2a: Latvia v England preview (16.30) • PART 2b: Two wins out of two for Scotland (21.30) • PART 2c: Northern Ireland v Germany preview (24.30) • PART 2d: Sexy Netherlands and an anniversary (27.00) • PART 3a: Wilshere joins Luton (33.00) • PART 3b: Gerrard turns down Rangers (34.30) • PART 3c: Forest to replace Ange with Dyche? (36.30) • PART 4: WSL round-up with Megan Feringa (41.30) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    51 min
  3. Totally Extra: Dennis Bergkamp - the footballer’s footballer

    6D AGO

    Totally Extra: Dennis Bergkamp - the footballer’s footballer

    Jimbo flicks through the Totally Almanac once again and lands in 1995 with a signing that transformed both Arsenal and the Premier League, Dennis Bergkamp. He is joined by Duncan Alexander, Michael Cox and ex-teammate of the so called 'Iceman', Adrian Clarke to look back at one of the most technically gifted players ever to play in the English top flight. From so many memorable and impossible goals, to perfect pinpoint assists but also the lesser mentioned tougher side and grit, why isn't he considered one of the very greatest? Plus your questions and a tough Dutch themed quiz from Duncan. Produced by Jesse Howard and Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1a: The Totally Extra Almanac (00.40) • PART 1b: Duncan’s quiz question (5.45)  • PART 2a: Welcome to 1995 and Dennis Bergkamp’s early days at Arsenal (06.50) • PART 3a: Dennis on the double, 97-98 (26.05) • PART 4a: Dennis and the Invincibles (42.47) • PART 4b: Your questions (45.05) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    59 min

  4. OCT 9

    Tuchel’s World Cup decisions + La Liga & Serie A fixtures overseas

    Jimbo's got Duncan Alexander, Colin Millar and Carl Anka along for some international break fun and games. England have been under Thomas Tuchel's tutelage for a year - and his latest squad inclusions and omissions have certainly raised eyebrows. So where do the Three Lions stand at the moment - and how set is the team heading into next summer's World Cup? Plus - a word on the fortunes of the other home nations as qualifying reaches its climax across Europe. CAF qualifiers have thrown up more than a few eye-catching storylines, no least the remarkable Cape Verde on the brink of a place in the 2026 tournament - and the drama surrounding South Africa's docked points. African football expert Maher Mezahi joins us for a deep dive into some of the key issues across the continent. Plus - we react to the news that Uefa have 'reluctantly' granted permission for La Liga and Serie A to stage a game each abroad this winter, meaning European league games will be played on different continents for the first time. Produced by Charlie Jones and Lucy Oliva. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Important quizzing and a quick overview of the last ever October international window... (00.45) • PART 1b: One year of Thomas Tuchel (11.20) • PART 1c: England v Wales preview (19.55) • PART 1d: Group A jeopardy - can Northern Ireland qualify? (26.00) • PART 1e: What of Scotland's hopes? (28.25) • PART 2: Checking in on CAF qualifying with Maher Mezahi (33.50) • PART 3: Headlines elsewhere - Fabio Cannavaro's World Cup return, Women's Champions League - and controversy surrounding fixtures abroad (50.25) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 6m
  5. Kane rewriting records, Bellingham’s benched - and the end of San Siro?

    OCT 7

    Kane rewriting records, Bellingham’s benched - and the end of San Siro?

    Seb Stafford-Bloor, Pol Ballús, Julien Laurens and James Horncastle (at the airport!) are alongside Jimbo for your latest dose of intriguing European fare from across the continent.  In Serie A, Juventus and Milan played out a goalless draw, allowing Napoli to take advantage and take back top spot after their come from behind 2-1 win over Genoa - courtesy of a late winner from Rasmus Hojlund no less.  Over in La Liga, Barcelona were handed their heaviest defeat in over a decade after their shock 4-1 beating at the hands of Sevilla. Real got back to winning ways and back in first position after a Vini brace guided them to a 3-1 win over Villarreal.  In Ligue 1, it’s awfully tight at the top after PSG were held to a 1-1 draw by Lille, with an Mbappe on the scoresheet… Marseille, Strasbourg and Lyon all sit just a point behind in what’s shaping up to be an exciting start to the season.  And in Germany, you guessed it - Harry Kane’s broken another record! Bayern have won each of their first 10 competitive matches this season, with their number 9 becoming the first player in history to score 11 goals in the first six games of a Bundesliga season. Produced by Lucy Oliva.  RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1: Moments of the weekend - and pineapple on pizza? (00.35) • PART 2: Serie A review - Draw specialists Juve and trouble for Fiorentina (14.55) • PART 3: La Liga review - Barca’s low point and a repetitive Simeone (28.35) • PART 4: Elsewhere in Portugal, Sweden and the Netherlands… (43.20) • PART 5: Ligue 1 review - PSG drop more points while Hütter’s on the brink (48.35) • PART 6: Bundesliga review - Stop it, Harry! Plus joy for Hamburg (57.30) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 8m

  6. OCT 5

    Liverpool lose top spot to Arsenal after dramatic Chelsea winner

    Jimbo welcomes Daniel Storey, Duncan Alexander and Mark Carey onto the pod after another seismic weekend of Premier League action. It's 3 defeats in a row for champions Liverpool after another stoppage time winner for Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Which allows Arsenal to take top spot. What's going on with Arne Slot's side? Crystal Palace suffer their first defeat of the season as Everton come from behind to secure a late victory through Jack Grealish. Cue limbs at Hill Dickinson. What now for Ange Postecoglou? 7 games without a win at Forest as they lose 2-0 Newcastle. Plus more Bournemouth brilliance and Man United make it 3 home wins on the bounce. Produced by Charlie Jones RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1: Antoine Semenyo - best in the league? (01.30) • PART 2a: Brentford 0-1 Man City (05.00)  • PART 2b: Everton 2-1 Crystal Palace (10.00) • PART 2c: Newcastle 2-0 Nottingham Forest (16.00) • PART 2d: Wolves 1-1 Brighton (22.30) • PART 2e: Aston Villa 2-1 Burnley with Jacob Tanswell (25.30) • PART 3a: Chelsea 2-1 Liverpool (32.00) • PART 3b: Arsenal 2-0 West Ham (43.00) • PART 4a: Daniel’s trip to Edinburgh (48.00) • PART 4b: Bournemouth 3-1 Fulham (52.00) • PART 4c: Man United 2-0 Sunderland (57.00) • PART 4d: Leeds 1-2 Spurs (61.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 5m

  7. OCT 2

    PSG stun Barca, plus a big weekend for Liverpool, Man City & Amorim

    Jimbo's joined by Jack Lang, Tom Williams and Liam Tharme at Totally HQ for a look back on all of Wednesday's Champions League festivities - and a look ahead to an intriguing weekend of Premier League action before heading into the October international break. There was PSG getting the better of Barcelona, Eric Dier coming up clutch for Monaco against Man City late on - and wins for Arsenal and Newcastle in MD2 of the league phase. Then we turn our attention to domestic affairs, pondering whether Nuno's West Ham can make it three consecutive wins for the Hammers at Arsenal, whether it's Chelsea or Liverpool who'll arrest their mini-slumps at Stamford Bridge on Saturday evening - and whether Brentford can do a job on Pep's side yet again at the Gtech. Plus - could it be 50 and out for Amorim as Manchester United host high-flying Sunderland at Old Trafford? All that plus the advent of the yellow and red card, a French spin on the Premier League - and Anthony Gordon's tribute to Diana, Princess of Wales. Produced by Charlie Jones and Lucy Oliva. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Jimbōchō, oversized headbands - and Wednesday's UCL headlines (00.45) • PART 1b: Barcelona 1-2 PSG (07.45) • PART 2a: Monaco 2-2 Manchester City (15.35) • PART 2b: Arsenal 2-0 Olympiakos (25.00) • PART 2c: Union Saint-Gilloise 0-4 Newcastle (29.30) • PART 2d: The rest of Wednesday's Champions League action (32.50) • PART 3a: Premier League MD7 overview (35.15) • PART 3b: Arsenal v West Ham preview (37.55) • PART 3c: Chelsea v Liverpool preview (41.30) • PART 3d: Brentford v Manchester City preview (43.20) • PART 4a: On this day - dishing out the cards - and FVS (48.00) • PART 4a: Manchester United v Sunderland preview (53.20) • PART 4c: The rest of the Premier League (57.25) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 2m
  8. Liverpool lose in Istanbul while Spurs survive Bodo battering

    OCT 1

    Liverpool lose in Istanbul while Spurs survive Bodo battering

    Jimbo is joined by Charlie Eccleshare, Michael Cox and Duncan Alexander to discuss the Tuesday night Champions League games. A mixed night for the English clubs as Galatasaray beat a struggling Liverpool 1-0 in Istanbul via Victor Osimhen's first half penalty. Ekitike and Alisson also came off injured to compound a bad few days for Arne Slot's men. Jay Harris joins Jimbo from Bodo to discuss Spurs' late comeback after a difficult night in Northern Norway. Chelsea beat Benfica on Mourinho's return to Stamford Bridge but their uneven squad fail to impress. Plus a quick look back at West Ham's draw at Everton on Monday night and the rest of Tuesday night's Champions League games. Produced by Jesse Howard and Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1a: Hello's to the panel (00.40) • PART 1b: A roundup of Tuesday's Champions League results (4.15)  • PART 2a: Galatasaray 1-0 Liverpool (06.42) • PART 2b: Chelsea 1-0 Benfica (14.30) • PART 3a: Jay Harris joins from Norway to discuss Bodo 2-2 Spurs (25.25) • PART 3b: A good night for the Madrid sides (33.00) • PART 4: Everton 1-1 West Ham (36.40) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    47 min
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