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James Richardson and Team Totally are here three times a week with all the football news you need to know - and plenty that you don’t. On Monday, we review all the weekend’s action. On Tuesday, it’s the Euro crew with James Horncastle and Raphael Honigstein looking at matters across the continent. And on Thursday, Duncan Alexander brings the silliness and numbers.

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James Richardson and Team Totally are here three times a week with all the football news you need to know - and plenty that you don’t. On Monday, we review all the weekend’s action. On Tuesday, it’s the Euro crew with James Horncastle and Raphael Honigstein looking at matters across the continent. And on Thursday, Duncan Alexander brings the silliness and numbers.

    Does Rice need help for England, are Germany back and can Wales do it again?

    Does Rice need help for England, are Germany back and can Wales do it again?

    Jimbo is joined by Daniel Storey, Seb Stafford-Bloor and more in the midst of a historic international break.

    Brazil break down England at Wembley with the first ever international goal of Endrick’s career. Hear why the Three Lions need two defensive midfielders and why that’s not defensive.

    Kristof Terreur gives us the lowdown on England’s next opponents Belgium. And Tom Williams feels that Wales are heading in the right direction ahead of their Euro 2024 play-off clash with Poland.

    Germany raise many eyebrows by scoring against France after 7 seconds and outclassing their illustrious opponents, with Wirtz and Mittelstadt perhaps set to star this summer.

    Plus Paul Cook, Ralf Rangnick and Gus Poyet’s contract situation.

    Produced by Charlie Jones.
     
    RUNNING ORDER: 
    • PART 1a: England 0-1 Brazil (02.30)
    • PART 1b: A look at Belgium with Kristof Terreur (13.45)
    • PART 2a: Wales v Poland preview with Tom Williams (29.00)
    • PART 2b: Big nights for Ukraine and Georgia (37.00) 
    • PART 3a: Leicester charged, Chesterfield promoted (45.00)
    • PART 3b: France 0-2 Germany (48.00)

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    • 1 hr 1 min
    England v Brazil, Euro 24 play-offs and that Forest points deduction

    England v Brazil, Euro 24 play-offs and that Forest points deduction

    Jimbo, Rory Smith, Duncan Alexander and Jack Lang look ahead to the enigma that is the March international break.

    The last 3 spots at Euro 2024 will be decided with fans from Wales to Luxembourg dreaming of a place in Germany. But could it be a nightmare for the host nation?

    England host Brazil at Wembley in a friendly that marks Dorival Junior’s first game in charge and perhaps sees the Seleção as underdogs. We ask when were Brazil last Brazil?

    Elsewhere, San Marino’s bad moment continues against Saint Kitts & Nevis. Nottingham Forest are deducted 4 points for breaching PSR, with potentially more deductions to come for Everton.

    Plus Rhys Ifans, Ian Ormondroyd and Gladiators.

    Produced by Charlie Jones.
     
    RUNNING ORDER: 
    • PART 1: Points per game and Gladiators (01.30)
    • PART 2: England v Brazil preview (04.45)
    • PART 3a: A look at the Euro 24 playoffs (17.00)
    • PART 3b: France v Germany headlines other friendlies (27.00) 
    • PART 4a: Richard Hughes and the Women’s Champions League (33.00)
    • PART 4b: Nottingham Forest deducted 4 points (37.00)

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    • 45 min
    Barcelona’s phenomenal week and what has happened to Juventus?

    Barcelona’s phenomenal week and what has happened to Juventus?

    Jimbo and the Euro crew of James Horncastle, Julien Laurens, Alvaro Romeo and Raphael Honigstein are back to feast upon all the continental action.

    The draws for the quarter-finals of the Champions League and beyond have everyone excited. Hear why it was the worst possible draw for Bayern and Real Madrid. And are PSG already at Wembley?

    Not if Barcelona have their say. It’s been a great week for Xavi and the new generation of La Masia graduates as they hammer Atletico.

    Juventus were challenging for the title two months ago but now their place in the top 4 is in real jeopardy. Where has it gone wrong for Max Allegri and the Old Lady?

    Leverkusen make it 38 games unbeaten as the Bundesliga title becomes increasingly inevitable. Could David Moyes be the first manager to beat Xabi Alonso this season? 

    Speaking of managers, it’s Sarri out and Tudor in at Lazio. Plus Christian Streich is leaving after 12 years at Freiburg, and Ralph Hasenhuttl is returning to management with Wolfsburg.

    Produced by Charlie Jones.
     
    RUNNING ORDER: 
    • PART 1a: Moment of the weekend (02.30)
    • PART 1b: Those European quarter-final draws (07.00)
    • PART 2: Bundesliga - Streich out as Leverkusen win yet again (17.00)
    • PART 3: La Liga - Barca batter Atletico and Almeria win at last (29.00) 
    • PART 4: Serie A - Sarri leaves Lazio and Juventus go off the rails (43.00)
    • PART 5: Ligue 1 - Mbappe’s hat-trick sinks Montpellier (60.00)

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    • 1 hr 16 min
    Man United edge an FA Cup classic and join Coventry, Chelsea and Man City in the FA Cup semi finals

    Man United edge an FA Cup classic and join Coventry, Chelsea and Man City in the FA Cup semi finals

    Jimbo is joined in the studio by JJ Bull, Matt Davies-Adams and Tim Spiers to discuss the weekend's FA Cup and Premier League action.

    Man United edged an FA Cup classic 4-3 against Liverpool with two extra time goals from Rashford and Diallo. Liverpool led in normal time before Antony struck back to take it to extra time. Klopp's side then led again in extra time via Harvey Elliott before Man Utd's late double sealed the tie.

    Coventry provided the shock of the weekend, knocking out Gary O'Neil's Wolves side with two stoppage time goals to earn a trip to Wembley to face Man Utd. Chelsea and Man City complete the other semi final after wins against Leicester and Newcastle.

    Plus Henderson watch, clashing socks and a look at all the Premier League games with big wins for Fulham and Burnley.

    Produced by Jesse Howard.
     
    RUNNING ORDER: 
    • PART 1a: Man Utd Vs Liverpool (05'20)
    • PART 2a: Chelsea Vs Leicester (18'00) 
    • PART 3a: Coventry shock Wolves (27'30)
    • PART 3b: City beat Newcastle (33'00)
    • PART 4a: Tim on Henderson watch (35'10)
    • PART 4b: Premier League roundup (45'10)

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    • 59 min
    Arsenal show their steel and Man United look to save their season against Liverpool

    Arsenal show their steel and Man United look to save their season against Liverpool

    Jimbo is joined in the studio by Raphael Honigstein, Duncan Alexander and Tom Williams in a week packed full of Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League action.

    Not one but two penalty shootouts this week as Arsenal overcome Porto and Atletico power past Inter. Do the Gunners get enough credit for their defensive solidity? And are Dortmund the team everyone wants to play in the last 8?

    However the game of the week came at the Vitality in the Premier League as Bournemouth come from 3-0 down at half-time against Luton to win 4-3. Elias Burke tells us about a heartbreaking night for the Hatters ahead of a literal six-pointer against Nottingham Forest on Saturday.

    It’s FA Cup quarter-final weekend with Man United versus Liverpool the headline fixture. Can Erik ten Hag save the season? Plus hear how Michael Edwards returning to Liverpool is significant.

    Plus Saarbrücken, former Chelsea managers and why this is the most annoying weekend of the season.

    Produced by Charlie Jones.
     
    RUNNING ORDER: 
    • PART 1a: Arsenal progress past Porto on penalties (05.30)
    • PART 1b: Penalty joy as well for Atleti against Inter (12.45)
    • PART 1c: Barca and Dortmund both through to the last 8 (16.00)
    • PART 2a: Bournemouth 4-3 Luton with Elias Burke (24.00) 
    • PART 2b: The rest of the Premier League weekend (29.00)
    • PART 3: FA Cup quarter-final preview (35.00)

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    • 57 min
    Big Champions League week for Barcelona and Inzaghi’s irresistible Inter

    Big Champions League week for Barcelona and Inzaghi’s irresistible Inter

    Jimbo is joined by the Euro crew of James Horncastle, Julien Laurens, Alvaro Romeo and Raphael Honigstein ahead of a must-win week for clubs in the Champions League.

    Napoli travel to Catalunya to take on Barcelona in the last 16 second leg. It could be season over for the losers, and an especially bleak future for Barca given their wage bill.

    Meanwhile can Porto disrupt Arsenal and go through? Will Dortmund show the resilience against PSV that has characterised their Champions League campaign?

    Inter take on Atletico having won 13 out of 13 in 2024. Why isn’t Simone Inzaghi being linked with more top jobs?

    We revisit Roma’s incredible 4-0 win over Brighton in the Europa League with De Rossi adapting and De Zerbi losing his rag.

    Plus Marseille make it 5 wins out of 5, Rafa Benitez’s Celta Vigo are in trouble and Harry Kane is chasing the Bundesliga scoring record.

    Produced by Charlie Jones.
     
    RUNNING ORDER: 
    • PART 1: Moment of the weekend (02.00)
    • PART 2: Champions League last 16 preview (07.00)
    • PART 3a: Ligue 1 - Marseille cooking with Gasset (27.00)
    • PART 3b: Europa League and Conference League last 16 preview (37.00) 
    • PART 3c: Serie A - Atalanta players in the shop window (47.00)
    • PART 4a: La Liga - Real Madrid thump Celta Vigo (53.00)
    • PART 4b: Bundesliga - Kane chasing the record (60.00)

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    • 1 hr 12 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
884 Ratings

884 Ratings

Jc-q1__\| ,

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.

Find a home in God ,

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!

MJPBass ,

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

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