The Totally Football Show with James Richardson

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  Yamal stars for Barca + who’s going to win the Europa League? 15.09.2026 1t 7min

  Jimbo is joined by James Horncastle, Tom Williams, Pol Ballus and Seb Stafford-Bloor after another busy weekend of football on the Continent. There’s late disaster in Serie A for Juventus as their own loanee Vasilije Adžić scores a stoppage time winner against them for Sassuolo. But the good news for the Old Lady is that they’re joint favourites to win the Europa League this season, along with AC Milan who are still unbeaten under Ruben Amorim. Will it be an Italian side who lifts the trophy, or might we see Bournemouth, Sunderland or Crystal Palace upsetting the odds?Lamine Yamal keeps scoring for Barcelona, who’re averaging more than four goals a game at the top of La Liga: three points above Real Madrid who are back to winning ways under Jose Mourinho.Elsewhere in Germany, Freiburg are top of the Bundesliga, despite Bayern beating new boys Elversberg on Sunday. And in France, PSG win for the first time domestically this season.  Producer: Xavi Bird TIME CODES:5:00 - Moments of the week11:30 - Europa League Preview22:00 - Bundesliga with Seb32:00 - Barcelona & Xavi Espart with Pol35:00 - Who’s going to win the Ballon d’Or?42:30 - Juventus can’t score goals57:00 - Ligue 1 with TomGet in touch with the show: Email: [email protected]: @thetotallyshowInstagram: @totallyfootballshowTikTok: @thetotallyshowBlueSky: ‪@totallyshow.bsky.social The Totally Football Show is with you four times a week this season, giving you all the football news you need to know - and plenty that you don't. We've got views, stats and analysis from the very best football writers around. It's smart, it's funny, and it's totally free – so listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Ten-man City win Manchester derby after controversial Haaland goal 13.09.2026 1t 3min

  It’s a big win for Enzo Maresca and for Man City’s title credentials as they come away from Old Trafford with all three points.Jimbo, Tom Williams, Colin Millar and Stuart James review a dramatic Matchday 4 in the Premier League.Champions Arsenal come through a stern test at Sunderland but make it 4 wins out of 4 this season with Bruno Guimaraes scoring a fabulous first Gunners goal.Hull City preserve their unbeaten start to this season with a stellar display at Chelsea, drawing 2-2.Ipswich are also victorious at Crystal Palace but it’s not going so well for the other promoted side Coventry. No goals and no points after a 5-0 drubbing at home to Brighton.Speaking of no goals, Tottenham draw 0-0 with Everton to make it four blanks at the start of the season for the first time in club history.Producers: Charlie Jones and Jake LiascosRUNNING ORDER:00:00 Stuart James is watching every single PL game05:03 Best Brazilians and the results07:57 Man United 0-1 Man City21:47 Coventry 0-5 Brighton29:10 Sunderland 0-2 Arsenal32:33 Chelsea 2-2 Hull41:18 Goalless draws for Liverpool and Spurs49:43 Aston Villa 1-2 Nottingham Forest51:40 Crazy goings on in the Championship54:36 The rest of the Premier League weekend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Arsenal and Liverpool win in Europe as the Manchester derby awaits 10.09.2026 45min

  More big wins for the big guns in the Champions League on Wednesday.Jimbo, Duncan Alexander, Daniel Storey and Adrian Clarke to reflect on the action and preview a big Premier League weekend.Liverpool come from behind to see off Atletico at Anfield. Has Iraola restored the spirit amongst the Reds? And can Barcola play on the right?Arsenal smash Napoli on xG but claim a narrow 1-0 win in Naples. Martin Odegaard with another 9/10 performance. Next up a trip to defensively solid Sunderland on Saturday.Elsewhere PSG and Barcelona turn on the style, scoring 11 goals between them.Sunday’s Manchester derby brings back happy memories for Michael Carrick. Are goals guaranteed at Old Trafford?Can the impenetrable Hull withstand Chelsea’s rampant attack? Especially after a six goal second half for the Blues in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday.Can Spurs score a goal against Everton? Will Emery be undone by Glasner again?Plus cats versus dogs and tackles versus true tackles.Producers: Charlie Jones and Jake LiascosRUNNING ORDER:00:00 Andy Gray and cats v dogs03:27 Moment of the night05:32 Liverpool 2-1 Atletico12:21 Napoli 0-1 Arsenal20:10 Big wins for Barca and PSG24:39 Looking ahead to the Premier League weekend26:41 Man Utd v Man City preview30:24 Chelsea face Hull (after winning 6-3!)35:46 Spurs v Everton preview38:39 The rest of the Premier League weekend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Real Madrid pick Inter’s pockets + who will win the Ballon d’Or? 09.09.2026 47min

  Jimbo welcomes Julien Laurens, Duncan Alexander and Pol Ballús onto the pod after night 1 of the Champions League.Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid don't have much of the ball and are outshot by Inter but they get the 3 points. Is it enough to satisfy the fans at the Bernabeu?The Ballon d’Or nominees are also announced. Could we have an English winner for the first time in 25 years?The English are winners on the continent on Tuesday with Aston Villa getting their first goals of the season in Bruges and Erling Haaland making it 59 goals in 59 Champions League appearances in Porto.It's a great night for Troy Parrott, a bad one for Ethan Mbappe, and Serhou Guirassy makes strange history.Plus Carabao Cup and the first of the 92 to wield the axe.Producers: Charlie Jones and Jake LiascosRUNNING ORDER:00:00 Moment of the night05:51 Real Madrid 2-1 Inter + who will win the Ballon d'Or?21:06 Club Brugge 2-3 Aston Villa27:26 Porto 0-2 Man City31:23 Lille 2-3 Real Betis37:54 Dortmund 3-2 Villarreal43:11 AEK Athens 1-0 LASK43:57 Carabao Cup goings on Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Mourinho's Madrid beaten - and the Champions League returns! 08.09.2026 58min

  The Champions League is back and it’s time for a Euro Show preview.Pol Ballus is back on the pod alongside James Richardson, James Horncastle and Tom Williams as Real Madrid go into Matchweek 1 of the Champions League having lost for the first time since the return of Jose Mourinho. Troy Parrott scores the only goal for Real Betis to leave Barcelona three points clear at the top of La Liga. Their Champions League opponents Inter Milan are one of three teams near the top of Serie A to profit from late goals at the weekend, but it’s not good news for Fabio Grosso who’s become the first manager casualty of the season: sacked after just three games in charge of Fiorentina.PSG take on Yaya Toure’s Slovan Bratislava, who’ll hope to continue the Parisians’ domestic misery after Monaco win 2-1 at the Parc des Princes. In Germany, Bayern Munich fail to score in a competitive game for the first time in 59 matches. And what’s going on with Julian Alvarez at Atletico Madrid? They’ve got a trip to Anfield next.  Producer: Xavi Bird TIME CODES: 4:00 - Moments of the Week12:00 - Champions League Matchweek 1 preview31:00 - Serie A with James Horncastle41:00 - Ligue 1 with Tom Williams49:00 - Famous sons in Eredivisie52:00 - La Liga with Pol BallusGet in touch with the show: Email: [email protected]: @thetotallyshowInstagram: @totallyfootballshowTikTok: @thetotallyshowBlueSky: ‪@totallyshow.bsky.social The Totally Football Show is with you four times a week this season, giving you all the football news you need to know - and plenty that you don't. We've got views, stats and analysis from the very best football writers around. It's smart, it's funny, and it's totally free – so listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Arsenal beat Chelsea to maintain perfect start as Maitland-Niles rescues Everton 06.09.2026 54min

  It’s a packed studio with Jimbo, Daniel Storey, Adrian Clarke and Matt Davies-Adams in attendance after a stellar Sunday of action.Champions Arsenal went behind early to Morgan Rogers’ Chelsea but the Gunners battled back to make it 3 wins out of 3 in the Premier League this season, along with Manchester City.Dramatic scenes at the Hill Dickinson, where after a week of fan unrest, a Deadline Day signing rescues a point for Everton. Ainsley Maitland-Niles firing a last-minute equaliser against Man United.There are a record three teams that are yet to score a goal this season, namely Coventry, Spurs and Aston Villa who are held by unbeaten Hull. The Tigers the only team yet to concede.Andoni Iraola earned his first win as Liverpool manager against Ipswich on Friday night. Alexander Isak in the goals again for the Reds.And Crystal Palace get their first win under Pierre Sage at Craven Cottage but it’s three defeats out of three for new Fulham manager Alvaro Arbeloa.Producers: Charlie Jones and Jake LiascosRUNNING ORDER:00:00 Who will move the furthest from their current position?06:18 The weekend's results07:22 Arsenal 2-1 Chelsea14:54 Everton 2-2 Man United20:00 Vardy to Burnley while Leicester lose 4-0 in League One23:17 Man City 1-0 Coventry26:38 Forest 0-0 Spurs30:34 Ipswich 0-2 Liverpool35:02 The return of the WSL36:05 Fulham 2-3 Crystal Palace39:45 Newcastle 2-2 Bournemouth43:04 Hull 0-0 Aston Villa48:02 Brighton 1-1 Leeds49:23 Brentford 1-1 Sunderland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Totally Extra: Andy Cole - the Premier League's most underrated goalscorer? 05.09.2026 1t 6min

  James and the panel open up the Totally Extra almanac on one of the Premier League's greatest goalscorers, Andy Cole.Jimbo is joined by Daniel Storey, Tom Williams and special guest Andy Mitten, who brings some personal insight and some great stories, having just been on a talking tour of Ireland with the man himself.A legend at Man Utd and Newcastle, only four players have scored more Premier League goals than his 187, but is he in some ways the forgotten striker?Born in Nottinghamshire, his Jamaican born father was a coal miner who wanted Andy to play cricket. He got his break at Bristol City before Newcastle snapped him up, where he formed a deadly partnership with Peter Beardsley amid a record-breaking debut Premier League campaign.Ferguson then signed him and he enjoyed a hugely succesful period at Man Utd alongside his striker partner Dwight Yorke. He scored great goals and important goals, helping Man Utd to win the treble in 99.But is is he still underappreciated?Plus, a strike duo quiz question from producer Charlie.Produced by Charlie Jones, Xavi Bird and Jesse Howard.•Part 1a - Andy’s trip around Ireland with Andrew Cole (00.40)•Part 1b - Andrew Cole the man (04.00)•Part 1c - The forgotten striker? (05.20)•Part 1d - Producer Charlie’s strike duo quiz question (09.25)•Part 1e - The Totally Extra Almanac (09.50)•Part 2a - Cole’s road to success (13.55)•Part 2b - Cole at the Toon (16.30)•Part 2c - The move to Man Utd (19.30)•Part 2d - A difficult start at Old Trafford (25.50)•Part 3a - Yorke and Cole (35.10)•Part 3b - The road to the 99 Champions League (40.00)•Part 4a - After 99… (45.40)•Part 4b - Cole’s post Man Utd career (47.30)•Part 4c - Cole’s England career (50.30)•Part 4d - The answer to the quiz question (01.00.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Can Chelsea rock champions Arsenal? Plus Everton’s disastrous window 03.09.2026 52min

  The craziest transfer window ever has been shut - now it’s time for the football / podcasters to do the talking.Jimbo welcomes Natalie Gedra, Nick Miller and Julien Laurens into the studio ahead of a Premier League weekend headlined by Arsenal against Chelsea.Arteta and Alonso have both managed two victories out of two in very different ways. Which will win out this Sunday? The control of the champions or the chaos of the Blues?Everton host Man United and a mutinous home crowd after a disastrous Deadline Day that leaves them with only 18 outfield players. Could David Moyes walk away?Man City broke records with their expenditure, bringing in Ndiaye and Fernandez on Deadline Day. Do they almost have too much talent for Maresca to handle?Spurs reunite Mykhailo Mudryk with Roberto De Zerbi as they seek a first point or goal of the season away at Forest.Plus Fofana, Fernandez-Pardo, food phobia and a Ballon d’Or winner playing in England.Producer: Charlie JonesVideo Producer: Jake LiascosRUNNING ORDER:00:00 Hello!01:48 Balogun, private jets and a crazy end to the transfer window08:18 Ranking the transfers11:39 Arsenal v Chelsea preview16:30 Everton v Man United preview21:22 Enzo Fernandez + Man City v Coventry preview26:35 Ipswich v Liverpool preview30:10 Mykhailo Mudryk +Nottingham Forest v Spurs preview35:18 Newcastle v Bournemouth preview39:25 The WSL returns40:40 The rest of the Premier League weekend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Kane on his game, Bellingham at his best 01.09.2026 1t 9min

  The Three Lions are roaring on the Continent, and the Euro team are here to talk about it.The Bundesliga is back and with it comes another potential record-breaking season for Harry Kane at Bayern Munich. The England captain has spoken to Seb Stafford-Bloor, who joins Jimbo, James Horncastle and Tom Williams. Can anyone stop Bayern from a 14th title in 15 seasons? And what’s going on with Elversberg? The Bundesliga debutants shock the nation by beating Bayer Leverkusen in Matchweek 1. Jude Bellingham is doing Jude Bellingham things at Real Madrid, and PSG are making another stuttering start in France. And in Italy, Juventus, Milan and Inter have all won both their opening games, but it’s Fiorentina’s worst ever start to a top-flight season. Producer: Xavi Bird TIME CODES: 15:00 – Bundesliga with Seb37:00 – Serie A with James H55:00 – Ligue 1 with Tom Get in touch with the show: Email: [email protected]: @thetotallyshowInstagram: @totallyfootballshowTikTok: @thetotallyshowBlueSky: ‪@totallyshow.bsky.social The Totally Football Show is with you four times a week this season, giving you all the football news you need to know - and plenty that you don't. We've got views, stats and analysis from the very best football writers around. It's smart, it's funny, and it's totally free – so listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Fernandes on fire for United as Chelsea show title credentials? 30.08.2026 1t 7min

  It’s an LA reunion as Jimbo, Tom Williams, Tim Spiers and Felipe Cardenas react to Matchday 2 in the Premier League.Having lost at Hull, Man United went behind to Ipswich at Old Trafford. But then Bruno Fernandes got involved with the first hat-trick of this PL season. Did the Red Devils get lucky with their second goal though?Xabi Alonso’s Chelsea look to be the most entertaining side in the division as they make it two wins out of two by beating Brighton 4-3. Could Palmer, Pedro and co lead a title charge for the Blues?It’s been a record-breaking window but two defeats out of two for Spurs. They lose at home again to resurgent Newcastle. Roberto De Zerbi looks to be getting another new player in the form of Iliman Ndiaye.Andoni Iraola is still awaiting his first Liverpool win but his side come from behind twice again to rescue a point against Forest.And what’s going on at Everton? Ndiaye is out. Richarlison is in. Armstrong is out, then in. Will there be fan fury come Deadline Day?Producer: Charlie JonesVideo Producer: Jake LiascosRUNNING ORDER:00:00 An LA reunion!02:27 Transfer craziness07:17 Matchday 2 results08:51 Man United 5-2 Ipswich18:48 Chelsea 4-3 Brighton27:49 Leeds 1-1 Brentford31:15 Sunderland 1-0 Fulham33:33 Crystal Palace 1-4 Man City40:01 Tottenham 0-2 Newcastle49:23 Liverpool 2-2 Nottingham Forest01:01:20 Coventry 0-1 Hull01:04:53 Bournemouth 1-1 Everton01:07:06 Felipe looking forward to Villa v Arsenal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Totally Extra: Germany 1-5 England 29.08.2026 53min

  Jimbo is joined by Rapha Honigstein, Duncan Alexander and Daniel Storey to look back at one of England's most memorable nights.It's been 25 years since that fateful night in Munich. A hat-trick from 21 year old Michael Owen, a belter from Gerrard and the cherry on top from Emile Heskey completed a famous night in England's history.Perhaps Sven's finest hour but did this result actually kickstart 'das reboot' for Germany? And did it begin the period of England hype and English pressure?Plus Duncan's England hat-trick themed quiz question.Produced by Charlie Jones and Jesse Howard.Part 1a: England 5-1 Germany, 25 years on (00.40)Part 1b: ‘Das reboot’ and German football in 2001 (05.00)Part 1c: Duncan’s England hat-trick quiz question (10.35)Part 1d: The Totally Extra Almanac (11.20)Part 2a: How it looks 25 years on (16.10)Part 2b: The England & Germany 11’s (19.30)Part 3: Breakdown of the goals (27.50)Part 4a: Your questions (37.25)Part 4b: The reaction in Germany (38.05)Part 4c: The beginning of the England expectation? (42.25)Part 4d: What followed for Germany? (47.15)Part 4e: The answer to Duncan’s quiz question (48.55)  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Can Villa do a Villa against Arsenal? 27.08.2026

  After a stunning Matchday 1, will we see more shocks in the Premier League this weekend? Jimbo’s joined by Duncan Alexander, Tom Williams and Liam Twomey in the studio ahead of Matchday 2. Following that humbling at Brighton last weekend, and more players leaving and arriving, can Villa do what they normally do and bring their best when champions Arsenal turn up to Villa Park? Liverpool welcome Forest to Anfield and also welcome Bradley Barcola to Anfield. Will he be worth the money and how does he fit into Andoni Iraola’s side? Chelsea face Brighton after having an impressive week - beating Fulham with their fancy front three, possibly solving their keeper problem and managing to sell Liam Delap for big money to Forest. Tottenham and Tonali take on Newcastle after more big business in the transfer market. Are Spurs spending too much without human handbrake Daniel Levy in the way? We also discuss Liam’s stag trip to Elland Road, a humiliating night for Celtic and the statistical significance of Man United v Ipswich.Producer: Charlie JonesVideo Producer: Jake Liascos Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Bellingham + Gordon on song in Spain amid Alvarez drama 25.08.2026 57min

  The Euro Show is back for the new season and there’s plenty to chat about on the Continent. Jimbo is joined by Tom Williams, James Horncastle and Pol Ballus as Julian Alvarez is booed by his own fans during Atletico’s opening home game of the season. Is he on his way out? Barcelona are waiting and they look really good: a 5-0 win over Elche to start their campaign. Can anyone stop them from retaining their title? Jose Mourinho would love to – he’s back at Real Madrid after 13 years. In Italy, there’s a Serie A debut for John Stones at defending champions Inter and a winning start for Ruben Amorim at Milan. And in France, Ferran Torres comes to PSG’s rescue in the first weekend of Ligue 1. The Parisians coming back from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 with Rennes. They’ve been slow starters before though! Producer: Xavi Bird RUNNING ORDER: 8:29 – La Liga with Pol23:18 – Serie A with James H44:30 – Ligue 1 with Tom  Get in touch with the show: Email: [email protected]: @thetotallyshowInstagram: @totallyfootballshowTikTok: @thetotallyshowBlueSky: ‪@totallyshow.bsky.social The Totally Football Show is with you four times a week this season, giving you all the football news you need to know - and plenty that you don't. We've got views, stats and analysis from the very best football writers around. It's smart, it's funny, and it's totally free – so listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Last-gasp Liverpool take a point, after shock defeats for Villa + Man Utd 23.08.2026

  The Totally crew are live after the first Super Sunday of the new Premier League season.Jimbo, Daniel Storey, Duncan Alexander and Colin Millar react to a stunning Matchday 1.The Totally crew are live after the first Super Sunday of the new Premier League season.Jimbo, Daniel Storey, Duncan Alexander and Colin Millar react to a stunning Matchday 1.After selling all their best players, Newcastle lead Liverpool twice before a stoppage time spot-kick from Dominik Szoboszlai.After selling all their best players, Aston Villa find themselves 4-0 down after half an hour at Brighton. Have the club left Unai Emery too much to do?Everyone’s favourites for relegation - Hull City - shock Man United with a thoroughly deserved 2-0 victory. How worried should Carrick and co be? And with Ipswich winning too, might pre-season pessimism about the promoted clubs be misplaced?And after a record-breaking summer, it looked like the same old Spurs who were thrashed by brilliant Brentford on Saturday, with Roberto De Zerbi saying Tottenham aren’t a team yet.Plus there are victories for last season’s top two as Arsenal cruise past Coventry and Man City stage a dramatic late comeback in Enzo Maresca’s first game in charge.Producer: Charlie JonesVideo Producer: Jake LiascosRUNNING ORDER:00:00 What an opening weekend04:34 The results 06:03 Newcastle 2-2 Liverpool14:02 Brighton 4-0 Aston Villa19:36 Man City 2-1 Bournemouth22:13 Arsenal 3-0 Coventry24:52 Hull City 2-0 Man United33:11 Brentford 3-0 Spurs44:38 Ipswich 2-1 Sunderland47:57 Nottingham Forest 0-1 Leeds48:28 Everton 2-0 Crystal Palace53:20 Some EFL bangers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Totally Extra: Franco Baresi - the best defender ever? 22.08.2026 1t 2min

  Totally Extra is back and Jimbo is joined by James Horncastle and Duncan Alexander to celebrate the life and career of the late great Franco Baresi.From humble beginnnings growing up on a farm to becoming Milan's player of the century and having his famous no 6 shirt retired. But is he the greatest ever defender?A true one-club man and a key cog in the tactical development and success of Italian football under the likes of Nils Liedholm, Arrigo Sacchi & Fabio Capello.After being sent away by Inter for being too small, he lifted six Serie A titles and three European Cups with The Rossoneri, but arguably his most famous game was one he lost, the 94 World Cup Final against Brazil.Plus Duncan's Baresi themed quiz questions.Produced by Jesse Howard, Charlie Jones and Xavi Bird.•Part 1a: Baresi - the greatest ever defender? - 00.40•Part 1b: Duncan’s quiz question(s) - 06.45•Part 2a: Baresi’s beginnings - 09.50•Part 2b: Nils Liedholm, Arrigo Sacchi, Catenaccio + the perfect libero, Baresi. 18.30•Part 3a: What made him so special as a defender? 24.00•Part 3b: Baresi’s long list of honours 32.00 •Part 4a: Some of your questions on Baresi 37.40 •Part 4b: Baresi’s World Cup final, USA 1994 38.50•Part 4c: His final years and retirement 50.43•Part 4d: The answer to Duncan’s quiz questions 59.20 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Premier League preview part 2: Who could surprise us? 20.08.2026 45min

  Who will make it into the European spots? And who's for the drop?Jimbo is joined by Duncan Alexander, Jay Harris and Daniel Storey to preview the 2026-27 Premier League season.All change in the dugouts with 9 teams getting new managers this summer. How will Newcastle cope with the mass exodus? Can De Zerbi turn things around at Spurs with a pre-season and some new signings?The three promoted sides are odds on to go down but can Gary O'Neil’s Ipswich, Frank Lampard's Coventry or Sergej Jakirovic's Hull buck the trend?Plus the panellists' bottom 3 predictions.Produced by Charlie Jones, Jesse Howard, Jake Liascos and Lucy Oliva.00:00 Hello's04:17 Opening weekend fixtures05:33 Can De Zerbi turn things around at Spurs?13:10 All change at Jaissle’s new-look Newcastle18:26 How will Glasner fare at Forest? 22.30 Palace and Pierre Sage23:34 Bournemouth in Europe under Marco Rose28:00 How will the promoted sides fare?36:28 Who else might get pulled into the relegation zone? And bottom 3 predictions40:30 Best of the rest, Villa and Everton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Premier League preview part 1: The title challengers 19.08.2026 45min

  The Premier League is back and so is Totally!Jimbo is joined by Duncan Alexander, Tom Williams and Liam Twomey to ponder the title contenders for the 2026-27 season.Can Arsenal do what they haven't done since 1935 and retain the title? And will they be easier on the eye?With new managers at Chelsea, Man City and Liverpool, which one of them is best equipped to compete with the Gunners? Are Man Utd back? Could Villa rock the boat?Plus the panel's predictions for the Premier League Top 4.Produced by Charlie Jones, Jesse Howard, Lucy Oliva and Jake LiascosRUNNING ORDER: 00:00 Welcome back to Blighty!07:03 Can Arsenal win back to back Premier Leagues? And will they be more fun?13:24 What to expect from Maresca’s City? / How will City do post Pep?19:19 Can Iraola hit the ground running at Liverpool?24:43 A change of plan at Chelsea under Xabi Alonso?33:24 Are Man Utd back? 40:02 Top 4 predictions40:35 Could Villa rock the boat? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Spain break down Argentina to claim their second World Cup 20.07.2026 50min

  The European champions have become the world champions. Spain overcome Argentina to claim the world title for the second time. Jimbo, Tom Williams and Tim Spiers are poolside in LA one last time, with Duncan Alexander and Pol Ballus for company. An utterly dominant performance from La Roja cements Luis De La Fuente’s legacy. Can they be stopped? And will that be the end of Lionel Messi’s World Cup career? Plus we look back at our big tournament takeaways from the last 6 weeks. The goals, the drama, the government interference, the altitude and the skunk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  England beat France 6-4 to finish 3rd! Who will take home the World Cup? 19.07.2026 42min

  It was an incredible 10-goal thriller in Miami as England secured their best ever World Cup finish on foreign soil.Jimbo, Tom Williams, Tim Spiers and Daniel Storey react to a scarcely believable 90 minutes and look ahead to the biggest game in football.Bukayo Saka scores a hat-trick as England take home the bronze medal. But does this performance only increase the anger over Thomas Tuchel’s decisions in the semi-final? And what next for France as they say au revoir to Didier Deschamps and bonjour to Zinedine Zidane?Argentina look to defend their trophy as they face European champions Spain in the final on Sunday. Where will the game be won? Will it be Lionel Messi’s last match? Martin Mazur from El Grafico has more.Plus Morgan Rogers is off to Chelsea for £117million? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Argentina break England’s hearts and reach the World Cup final 16.07.2026 40min

  The Three Lions were minutes away from just their second ever World Cup final - but Argentina always find a way. Jimbo, Tim Spiers and Tom Williams are live in LA, with Duncan Alexander in the UK, after an incredible late comeback from the holders. 1-0 down with 85 minutes played, goals from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez turn the game around and send Argentina through to the final against Spain on Sunday. Does Thomas Tuchel have big questions to answer about his defensive approach in the closing stages?Plus we look ahead to the big one - the 3rd/4th place play-off. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.