Podcasts by The Totally Football Show with James Richardson

Big week for PSG in the Champions League and a big win for Girona at Barcelona from 2023-12-12T01:46

It’s Jimbo and co, namely James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo, ahead of the last Champions League group stage games as we know them. Man United must beat Bayern t...

More misery for Man United&Chelsea - but hats off to Emery, Iraola&Dyche from 2023-12-11T01:01

Jimbo welcomes Daniel Storey, Colin Millar and Jordan Campbell into the pod after a weekend of big results in the big league. Another Liverpool late show sends them top of the table. Is this a gol...

Villa vanquish Man City - can they do the same to Arsenal? from 2023-12-07T16:41

Jimbo welcomes Duncan Alexander, JJ Bull and Luis Miguel Echegaray into the studio in a week literally packed with Premier League football. It’s a performance that made Luis cry as Aston Villa bat...

Euro 2024 draw and statement wins for Inter and Barcelona from 2023-12-05T17:12

Jimbo and the Euro crew of James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo are back to assess another red hot weekend across the continent. Serie A leaders Inter score a huge...

Ange’s absolute vindication as Spurs draw 3-3 at Man City from 2023-12-04T00:25

Jimbo is joined by Natalie Gedra, Daniel Storey and Tim Spiers on a goal-tastic Sunday in the Premier League. Goals, drama, some boredom and a refereeing howler at the Etihad but it’s a victory fo...

Man United's Champions League chaos and Man City's bogey team Tottenham from 2023-11-30T16:59

Jimbo welcomes Raphael Honigstein, Jack Lang and Colin Millar back into the studio during another enthralling week of football. Man United games continue to provide goals and drama in the Champion...

Can Newcastle upset PSG again and can Leverkusen be stopped? from 2023-11-28T00:47

Jimbo, James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo look ahead to Matchday 5 in the Champions League with destinies set to be decided. The Magpies head to Paris looking to...

Liverpool’s big point at Man City, Chelsea’s dreadful defence and Garnacho’s goal from 2023-11-27T01:42

Jimbo welcomes Daniel Storey, Charlie Eccleshare and Sasha Goryunov into the studio after a blockbuster Premier League weekend. Arsenal go top after Man City and Liverpool share the spoils at the ...

Man City take on Liverpool and angry Everton host Man United from 2023-11-23T16:48

It’s a packed pod with Jimbo, Duncan Alexander, Tom Williams and Jay Harris previewing a blockbuster Premier League weekend. The top two meet at the Etihad and while Jurgen Klopp might not like th...

Everton’s 10-point deduction and Qatar one year on from 2023-11-20T15:11

Jimbo welcomes Charlie Eccleshare, Daniel Storey and more into the pod as Euro qualifying draws to a conclusion. Wales surrender their advantage over Croatia which could be catastrophic for Robert...

Road to Euro 2024 - Italy must win, Republic of Ireland must lose from 2023-11-16T15:30

Jimbo welcomes Duncan Alexander, Colin Millar and Adrian Clarke into The Athletic studio as we lead you into the international break. It’s make or break for Italy in Euro qualifying as they take o...

Napoli sack Rudi García, Leverkusen flying and PSG back on top from 2023-11-14T18:05

Jimbo is back in the Athletic studios with the Euro crew of James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo. Rudi Garcia is sacked by the champions Napoli after a 1-0 loss to...

Chelsea and Man City serve up a Premier League classic from 2023-11-13T01:23

Jimbo is joined by Daniel Storey, Matt Davies Adam and James Maw to wax lyrical about the stunning 4-4 draw between Chelsea and Man City. Plus, we ask: how damaging a week has this been for Spurs? ...

Man United beaten in Copenhagen and Spurs lose to Chelsea - the most chaotic week of the season from 2023-11-09T16:10

Jimbo, Duncan Alexander, Raphael Honigstein and Tom Williams try and wrap their heads around some of the most remarkable games we’ve seen in years. Man United’s Champions League status hangs by a ...

King Kane reigns supreme while it’s crunch time for Milan in the Champions League from 2023-11-07T01:16

Jimbo is back with the Euro crew of James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo. It’s a third hat-trick in 6 league matches for Harry Kane asBayern dismantle Dortmund. Is...

Diaz levels for Liverpool as Arteta’s Arsenal slip up at St James’s from 2023-11-06T01:45

Jimbo is joined by Carl Anka, Sasha Goryunov and Matt Davies-Adams after another Premier League weekend packed full of talking points. Luton so nearly beat Liverpool but it’s Luis Diaz of all peop...

Man United get walloped, Pochettino returns to Spurs and Emery celebrates a year at Villa from 2023-11-02T16:09

Jimbo welcomes Duncan Alexander, Benji Lanyado and Luis Miguel Echegaray onto the pod during a week of multi-competition action. It’s a humbling night in the Carabao Cup for Arsenal and Man United...

An incredible weekend for Bellingham&Kane, a bad weekend for Ligue 1 from 2023-10-31T16:12

It’s Jimbo and the Euro crew of James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo. Jude Bellingham wins El Clasico with two late goals in Barcelona. Can he be stopped and does ...

Man City outclass Man United, as Tottenham’s remarkable season continues from 2023-10-30T00:45

Jimbo welcomes Daniel Storey, Tim Spiers, Adrian Clarke and Seb Stafford-Bloor into the pod after another seismic Premier League weekend. Man City show their class at Old Trafford, winning the Man...

The Manchester derby, the Raya-Ramsdale debate and Everton’s possible points loss from 2023-10-26T15:14

Jimbo, Michael Cox, Raphael Honigstein and Duncan Alexander are back to review the Champions League and Premier League action. Newcastle are downed by a determined Dortmund while Warren Zaire-Emer...

Boring Barcelona, durable Dortmund and Champions League matchday 3 from 2023-10-24T00:18

Jimbo welcomes the Euro crew of James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Alvaro Romeo andJulien Laurens into The Athletic studio.Another big week in the Champions League with Group F again the star at...

Chelsea surprise Arsenal as Emery's Villa hammer the Hammers from 2023-10-22T23:21

Jimbo is joined by Daniel Storey, Jon Mackenzie and Matt Davies-Adams after a Premier League weekend packed with red cards and 2-0 leads. Chelsea throw away said advantage against Arsenal but was ...

Liverpool v Everton, Chelsea v Arsenal, Pep v De Zerbi and Bellingham v Italy from 2023-10-19T15:10

The Premier League is back and so too are Jimbo, Duncan Alexander, Charlie Eccleshare and Benji Lanyado. England qualify for Euro 2024 after dismantling Italy. With Jude Bellingham in this form, s...

Scotland qualify, Wales win big, England host Italy&Ratcliffe makes his Man United move from 2023-10-16T14:58

Jimbo welcomes Jack Lang, Tom Williams and Tim Spiers into the studio in a stacked week of international football. Scotland qualify for the Euros after Spain eliminate DJ Otzi-loving Norway on Sun...

Rooney, Hazard, Messi and more on your international break pod from 2023-10-12T14:42

Jimbo, Duncan Alexander, Dom Fifield and Adrian Clarke are back to cast their collective eye over all football happenings. With the likes of Scotland, France, Austria and Belgium on the verge of q...

Bellingham, Guirassy and Fiorentina hit new heights from 2023-10-09T22:05:26

Jimbo is joined by James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein and Alvaro Romeo as continental club football signs off for the international break. Jude Bellingham is matching and perhaps surpassing Cris...

Arsenal snatch massive win over Man City, but Tottenham top the table from 2023-10-08T23:35

Jimbo welcomes Daniel Storey, Jay Harris and James Maw after a potentially pivotal Premier League weekend. A late deflected goal sees Arsenal finally best Man City after 12 consecutive defeats aga...

Newcastle hammer PSG, Man United wilt again and Arsenal try to master Man City from 2023-10-05T15:52

In a week that’s literally bursting with football, Jimbo is joined by Michael Cox, Raphael Honigstein and Duncan Alexander to try and make sense of it all. Newcastle channel the crowd to beat PSG ...

Napoli on fire in time for Real Madrid, while PSG head to St James’ Park from 2023-10-02T22:49

Jimbo brings in the continental big guns - James Horncastle, Raphael Hongstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo - as the Champions League returns. Napoli have scored 8 goals in their last 2 matche...

Big wins for Wolves, Villa&Luton, and a big defeat for VAR at Spurs-Liverpool from 2023-10-01T22:51

Jimbo convenes with Carl Anka, Tim Spiers and Sasha Goryunov after a Premier League weekend full of shocks and surprises. Tottenham leave it extremely late to continue their unbeaten run and defea...

Liverpool take the Tottenham test, the Osimhen affair and the WSL returns from 2023-09-28T16:56

Jimbo welcomes Duncan Alexander, Caoimhe O’Neill and Tom Williams into The Athletic’s studios ahead of another packed weekend of football. Man City are knocked out of the Carabao Cup by Newcastle ...

Atletico win the derby, PSG win Le Classique and Girona and Brest face the cotton test from 2023-09-26T15:24

Jimbo, James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo are back with your continental catch-up on all the weekend’s football. Alvaro Morata inspires Atleti to a derby win ove...

Spurs impress at Arsenal, Everton win at last and the Blades are beaten 8-0 from 2023-09-25T00:15

Jimbo’s joined by Charlie Eccleshare, Adrian Clarke and Daniel Storey after the most super of Sundays in the Premier League. Tottenham twice come from behind to take a point from Arsenal in the No...

Man United bruised by Bayern, now get set for a dazzling derby in North London from 2023-09-21T15:35

Jimbo welcomes Michael Cox, Raphael Honigstein and Duncan Alexander into the studio after the conclusion of Champions League Matchday 1. A sloppy, yet dominant Bayern see off Man United 4-3 in Mun...

The Champions League returns while Alonso and Vlahovic show their value from 2023-09-19T00:15

It’s Champions League matchday 1, as Jimbo, James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo preview a big week on the continent. Milan and PSG host Newcastle and Dortmund res...

Brighton outclass Man United, as Arsenal edge past uninspired Everton from 2023-09-17T23:13

Jimbo is joined by Daniel Storey, Laurie Whitwell and Matt Davies-Adams after a nip/tuck weekend of Premier League football. Arsenal find a way to break down an Everton team with very little life ...

Will Arsenal lose at Goodison again? Will Man United lose to Brighton again? from 2023-09-14T15:14

The Premier League is back and so is Jimbo, alongside Natalie Gedra, Charlie Eccleshare and Benji Lanyado in a packed studio. Arsenal travel to their bogey ground Goodison Park this weekend while ...

Flick fired as Germany manager while Scotland look well set for Southgate’s England from 2023-09-10T23:06

Matt Davies-Adams is in the hot seat, alongside Daniel Storey, Tim Spiers, Adrian Clarke and many more in the midst of a dramatic international break. Hansi Flick is sacked as Germany manager, wit...

Henderson, Scotland and Brazil - the international break is here from 2023-09-07T15:06

It’s Jimbo, Jack Lang, Duncan Alexander and Tom Williams all together in the same studio, ready to feast upon another international weekend. Rampant England face Rebrov’s Ukraine in Euro qualifier...

Bellingham love affair continues while it’s worrying times for Dortmund, Roma and Lyon from 2023-09-05T15:37

Jimbo, James Horncastle, Julien Laurens, Alvaro Romeo and Raphael Honigstein are back to review the continental club action. Champions Napoli lose, Milan and Inter top Serie A while it’s the releg...

Arsenal show their personality, with Son, Ferguson and Sancho also in the headlines from 2023-09-04T14:33

Jimbo welcomes Raphael Honigstein, Daniel Storey and Liam Tharme into the pod after a riveting round 4 in the Premier League.Arsenal overcome Man United at the Emirates but it’s still not clicking ...

Arsenal battle Man United, fun Villa head to Anfield and Luton’s big night arrives from 2023-08-31T15:16

It’s Jimbo, Duncan Alexander, Carl Anka and Jay Harris in attendance ahead of another prestige Premier League weekend. Arsenal host Man United with both clubs looking to avoid heading into the int...

Lukaku reunites with Mourinho, Yamal lights up La Liga and Pulisic does it again from 2023-08-29T15:54

The Euro crew of Jimbo, James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo are back in a busy week on and off the pitch. Some big moves in the last week of the transfer window w...

Liverpool and West Ham defy the odds as Everton stay rock bottom from 2023-08-27T23:38

Jimbo, Daniel Storey, Tim Spiers and Jon Mackenzie bring you red-hot analysis of a remarkable against-all-odds Premier League weekend. Darwin Nuñez inspired Liverpool to an unlikely win from a man...

Liverpool’s defence to be tested at Newcastle, as a basement battle looms at Goodison from 2023-08-24T15:56

Jimbo welcomes Duncan Alexander, Charlie Eccleshare and Caoimhe O’Neill into the studio ahead of another intriguing Premier League weekend. Liverpool’s worrying defence head to St James Park to ta...

Dream debuts for Kane and Pulisic as Lyon endure nightmare start from 2023-08-22T14:37

It’s Jimbo and the Euro crew of James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo as we get fully underway across the continent. Harry Kane scores and assists on his Bundesliga...

Spain pip England to World Cup glory, while Tottenham get their club back from 2023-08-21T00:10

Jimbo, Tim Spiers, Benji Lanyado and Matt Davies-Adams gather together in the studio after Spain win the World Cup in Sydney and after another enthralling Premier League weekend. It’s the Spanish ...

Can Newcastle finally win at the Etihad? Can the Lionesses become world champions? from 2023-08-17T15:32

Jimbo, Duncan Alexander, Tom Williams and a down under Daniel Storey feast their eyes upon a mouthwatering football weekend. Newcastle have never won a league game at the Etihad but this might be ...

Mbappe stays, Kane&Bellingham debut and Serie A returns from 2023-08-15T14:18

It’s the return of the Euro pod with Jimbo, James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Alvaro Romeo and Julien Laurens serving up the continental football chat. Kylian Mbappe appears to be staying at P...

Chelsea look refreshed while Newcastle look relentless from 2023-08-13T23:30

Jimbo, Jay Harris, Sasha Goryunov and Matt Davies-Adams gather in the studio to cast an eye over the opening weekend of the Premier League season. Chelsea and Liverpool contest yet another draw bu...

Previewing the Premier League season - will it contain Kane? from 2023-08-10T13:52:54

Premier League opening day is upon us and Jimbo, Duncan Alexander, Tim Spiers and Adrian Clarke are in The Athletic studio with their preview faces on. Spurs are about to enter another campaign bu...

England through, Arsenal victorious and the state of Liverpool from 2023-08-07T14:56

It’s Jimbo, Raphael Honigstein, Jay Harris and Adrian Clarke with the latest Totally Football Show as the domestic season officially gets underway. Arsenal win the Community Shield on penalties to...

Kane, Buffon and the return of the EFL from 2023-08-03T13:50

It’s Totally time with Jimbo, Jack Lang, Matt Davies-Adams, Raphael Honigstein and Michael Cox in attendance. The Community Shield is upon us as Man City take on Arsenal at Wembley. Will we see Ri...

Saudi money and some transformative transfers in the Premier League from 2023-08-01T19:39

The Totally Football Show is back! It’s Jimbo, James Horncastle, Carl Anka and Charlie Eccleshare in the studio as the domestic season appears on the horizon. What did we miss? Apart from Nani’s m...

Silvio Berlusconi part 2: The Bunga Bunga years from 2023-06-13T04:05

In the second part from our Golazzo archive, Jimbo, James Horncastle and Gab Marcotti discuss Berlusconi's move into politics. Wherever he went, sex and scandal usually followed - did he take his e...

Silvio Berlusconi part 1: The man who made Milan from 2023-06-13T04:00

Silvio Berlusconi died this week at the age of 86, so we're republishing this Golazzo two-parter from 2020 profiling the man who helped make Milan such a formidable force in the 80s, 90s and 00s. I...

The Inter Totally Final - Producer Charlie Vs Tom Williams from 2023-06-09T11:00

Jimbo is in the Athletic studios for a special livestreamed finale to Europes biggest footbalI competition, the Intertotally Cup. The conclusion of this season's knockout quiz sees Producer Charli...

City beat Man Utd to the FA Cup with two Gündoğan vollies and West Ham attempt The Italian Job in Prague from 2023-06-05T10:57:15

Jimbo is joined by the all star lineup of Duncan Alexander, Daniel Storey and Jay Harris to discuss the FA Cup Final and James Horncastle drops by to discuss West Ham's chances against Fiorentina. ...

Sevilla win their 7th Europa League, Manchester Derby in the FA Cup Final and Wednesday promoted from 2023-06-01T15:51

Jimbo is joined in The Athletic studio by Charlie Eccleshare and Tom Williams and Laurie Whitwell joins down the line to discuss the Europa League final and the FA Cup final ahead. James Horncastle...

Dortmund blow the Bundesliga. Will Mourinho leave Roma with the Europa League trophy? from 2023-05-30T10:27

Jimbo, James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Alvaro Romeo and Julien Laurens are back for the last Tuesday pod of the season. Heartbreak in the Bundesliga as Bayern are champions, after one of tho...

Goodbye Leeds and Leicester, hello Luton from 2023-05-29T15:27

Jimbo is joined in The Athletic studio by Duncan Alexander, Tim Spiers and Daniel Storey after a dramatic conclusion to the Premier League season. Everton survive after beating Bournemouth as Leed...

Who will be in the Premier League next season? from 2023-05-25T15:16

Jimbo welcomes Duncan Alexander, Tom Williams and Adrian Clarke into the studio ahead of the conclusion of this lengthy Premier League campaign. Only one of Everton, Leicester and Leeds will survi...

Vinicius, Juventus and Dortmund on the brink of the Bundesliga from 2023-05-23T15:54

Jimbo, James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo are here for you on the most packed of Euro pods. Juventus are deducted points. Again, After losing 10 points that will...

Man City are champions, Forest are safe and Brighton are in Europe from 2023-05-22T14:59

Jimbo gathers Charlie Eccleshare, Jay Harris and Benji Lanyado together, as verdicts are handed down in the Premier League. Manchester City are champions for the 5th time in 6 seasons. The Athleti...

Man City’s catharsis, Toney’s ban and Kane’s future from 2023-05-18T15:29

Jimbo is joined by Carl Anka, Rory Smith and Duncan Alexander as the Champions League and Championship play-off finals become set in stone. Man City demolish holders Real Madrid 4-0 to set up a me...

Barcelona win La Liga, Bayern and Dortmund win big and a big semi-final week in Europe from 2023-05-16T10:17

Jimbo, James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo are spread out across Europe as we reach crunch time in the continent.Man City host Real Madrid in the second leg of the...

Brighton end Arsenal’s title hopes and Pochettino gets set for Chelsea from 2023-05-15T14:46

Jimbo welcomes Daniel Storey, Jon Mackenzie and Sasha Goryunov into the pod after a decisive weekend in the Premier League season. Arsenal’s title bid is all but over as Brighton dispatch them 3-0...

Man City battle back at the Bernabeu. What next at Goodison? from 2023-05-11T15:09

It’s Jimbo, Jack Lang, Duncan Alexander and Charlie Eccleshare at The Athletic studios and very much in the business end of the season. The panel very much enjoyed Real Madrid’s draw with Man City...

Everton and Forest find some goals and a way out of the bottom three from 2023-05-09T02:46

It’s Jimbo in the company of Tim Spiers, Tom Williams and many more after one of the most remarkable days in Premier League history. The table is turned on its head. Everton fans thought they migh...

Guardiola looking to banish memories of Bernabeu bedlam from 2023-05-08T15:56

Jimbo, James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo are with you earlier than usual ahead of a massive midweek of European football. Man City travel to Madrid in a rematch...

Big Sam’s return, Haaland’s record and Lampard’s future from 2023-05-04T15:23

Jimbo is joined by Duncan Alexander, Adrian Clarke and Sasha Goryunov in a week of yet more managerial upheaval. Leeds replace Javi Gracia with Sam Allardyce for the final 4 matches of the season....

PSG embarrassed again, Bayern back on top and Napoli nearly champions from 2023-05-02T14:16

Jimbo is back with the Euro crew, as James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Alvaro Romeo and Julien Laurens discuss the business end of the season. Bayern go top of the Bundesliga again as Dortmund...

Calling out Klopp, applauding Alvarez and asking what next for Kane and Hodgson? from 2023-05-01T14:05

Jimbo welcomes Natalie Gedra, Jon Mackenzie and Matt Davies-Adams along for a good old chat about a goal-tastic weekend of football. Liverpool win 4-3 in an incredible counter with Spurs on Sunday...

Man City school Arsenal, while Chelsea are just sad to watch from 2023-04-27T02:12

Jimbo’s back and joined for a special late night pod by Duncan Alexander, Tom Williams and Matt Davies-Adams. It was billed for months as an epic title decider but it didn’t materialise as a Man C...

Juventus get their points back but Bayern Munich are breaking down from 2023-04-25T15:04

Matt Davies-Adams welcomes James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo into the studio after a seismic weekend across Europe. Napoli are one win away from the Scudetto af...

The Manchester cup final is coming, Man City Arsenal is here and Spurs are sinking fast from 2023-04-24T14:48

Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Carl Anka, Daniel Storey and Liam Tharme after FA Cup semi-final weekend and a pivotal matchday in the Premier League title race. Manchester United overcome Brighton...

Milan clubs set up a semi-final. Will we see an all Manchester FA Cup final? from 2023-04-20T14:38

Matt Davies-Adams is joined in The Athletic studio by Duncan Alexander, Charlie Eccleshare and Joey D’Urso in a week chock-full of Champions League, Premier League and FA Cup action. Man City ease...

Chelsea’s last chance, Inter’s last dance and PSG’ s manager hunt set to advance? from 2023-04-18T01:40

Matt Davies-Adams is in the hot-seat, with James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo for company. Napoli trail Milan by a goal in the most delicately balanced Champions...

Bigging up Bournemouth and Brighton, as complacency costs Arsenal from 2023-04-17T14:39

Jimbo welcomes Daniel Storey, Benji Lanyado and Matt Davies-Adams into the pod after a Premier League weekend that felt very significant. Arsenal throw away another 2-0 lead as West Ham fans are r...

Pep’s proper football beats Bayern as lethargic Leicester look to Smith from 2023-04-13T14:49

It’s Jimbo, Jack Lang, Tom Williams and Adrian Clarke at Totally HQ to discuss all the red-hot Champions League and Premier League action. We witness the highest level of football as Man City dism...

Calcio is back, Champions League returns but where have all the goal scorers gone? from 2023-04-11T14:52

Jimbo and the Euro collective of James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo cast their eyes over all the weekend and midweek action. The Champions League returns with Gu...

Haaland, Hodgson and a hell of a game at Anfield from 2023-04-10T15:43

Jimbo, Carl Anka, Duncan Alexander and Tim Spiers are with you after a pulsating Premier League weekend and one of the games of the season. Arsenal are pegged back from 2-0 up to draw 2-2 with Liv...

Frank Lampard’s Chelsea and Arsenal’s Anfield acid test from 2023-04-06T14:22

Jimbo, Duncan Alexander, Charlie Eccleshare and Jon Mackenzie are back in a week packed full of Premier League football and yet more managerial movement. Frank Lampard is back at Chelsea as interi...

More misery for Messi at PSG. And lads…it’s Dortmund from 2023-04-04T13:13

Jimbo, James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Alvaro Romeo and Julien Laurens - aka the Euro crew - are back to review a crazy weekend across the continent. Thomas Tuchel’s Bayern blitz past Dortmu...

Chelsea part ways with Potter, as Leicester release Rodgers from 2023-04-03T14:43

Jimbo’s back in the hot seat but the same can’t be said of Graham Potter or Brendan Rodgers who are sacked on Sunday. Natalie Gedra, Daniel Storey and Sasha Goryunov make up the panel in a packed p...

Man City v Liverpool, Newcastle v Man United and Luton v Watford from 2023-03-30T15:07

The Premier League is back and so too is Kelly Somers, alongside Duncan Alexander, Jay Harris and Dom Fifield. Manchester City are chasing leaders Arsenal and host their old nemeses Liverpool at l...

Conte gets canned by Spurs as Bayern turn to Tuchel from 2023-03-27T14:40

Joining Kelly Somers on the pod are Daniel Storey, Tim Spiers and Tom Williams, as the international weekend is overshadowed by some monumental managerial movements. Spurs finally sever ties with ...

Hello international break, farewell Mesut Ozil from 2023-03-23T16:01

With Jimbo away for the international break, Kelly Somers is in the Totally hot seat, with Duncan Alexander, Carl Anka and Charlie Eccleshare for company. This week sees the retirement of two some...

Dortmund top, Rome derby boils over and Feyenoord flying from 2023-03-21T09:24

The Euro crew assemble in the Athletic studio with Jimbo, James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo bringing you the latest from the continent. The Champions League dra...

Conte tears into Tottenham as Palace get ready for Roy return from 2023-03-20T15:57

Jimbo gathers together Daniel Storey, Nick Miller and Tom Williams to pick through an eventful weekend in the Premier League and FA Cup. Man United will face Brighton in the semi-finals after over...

Napoli, Grimsby and what do Liverpool want to be? from 2023-03-16T17:15

Jimbo welcomes Rory Smith, Raphael Honigstein and Duncan Alexander into the pod in a week packed full of Champions League, FA Cup and Premier League action. Liverpool are eased out of the Champion...

Real Madrid’s big week and Galatasaray’s record streak from 2023-03-14T15:37

Packed into The Athletic studio, it’s Jimbo, James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo to cater for your continental needs. Liverpool travel to Madrid, three goals down...

Trossard transforming Arsenal, Liverpool’s away day woe and who’s going down? from 2023-03-13T14:53

Jimbo, Jack Lang, Daniel Storey and Jay Harris reconvene to discuss a slightly bizarre Premier League weekend. Liverpool follow up their 7-0 win over Man United with a 1-0 surrender at Bournemouth...

Tottenham’s dire Champions League exit and Potter’s fresh start at Chelsea from 2023-03-09T15:31

Jimbo welcomes along Duncan Alexander, Charlie Eccleshare and Adrian Clarke into the studio after a Champions League midweek full of drama and disappointment, and ahead of a Premier League weekend ...

Will Bayern keep Mbappe at bay? Will Sevilla and Valencia go down? from 2023-03-07T15:26

Jimbo, James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo are back together at The Athletic studios in anticipation of some red-hot Champions League second legs. Bayern host PSG...

Liverpool 7-0 Man United and that Reiss Nelson moment from 2023-03-06T14:38

Jimbo is joined by Tim Spiers, Daniel Storey and Tom Williams after massive wins at Anfield and the Emirates in the Premier League this weekend. Man United suffer their joint heaviest defeat ever,...

Grimsby in the FA Cup quarters, Spurs chopped by the Blades, Arsenal go 5 points clear, Fulham's incredible campaign and a look ahead to the weekend's fixtures from 2023-03-02T16:45

James is joined by Duncan Alexander, Caoimhe O'Neill, and Jack Lang to review the mid week FA Cup and Premier League action and look ahead to the weekend's fixtures. Grimsby in the FA Cup Quarter f...

PSG pull away, Dortmund and Bayern level pegging, La Liga top 4 all drop points and Milan and Inter battle for second from 2023-02-28T15:18:52

Jimbo is joined by Alvaro Romeo, Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens, and James Horncastle to discuss all the latest action from across the continent. Mbappe hits 200 and Messi reaches his 700th lea...

Man United ease to League Cup victory, more blues at the Bridge, City and Arsenal both win and 6 points for Javi Gracia's Leeds from 2023-02-27T15:57

Jimbo is joined by Carl Anka, Sasha Goryunov and Daniel Storey to discuss the League Cup final and the weekend's Premier League action. Ten Hag wins his first trophy as Man United held Newcastle at...

Liverpool hit for 5 but going for top 4, City struggling away and the Carabao Cup final awaits from 2023-02-23T17:24

Jimbo is joined in the Athletic studios by special guest Martin O'Neill, Duncan Alexander and Joey D'Urso to discuss the midweek games and look ahead to the Premier League weekend. Liverpool collap...

All tied in the Bundesliga, Napoli cruising, chaotic PSG leave it late and off-field unrest at Barca from 2023-02-21T15:30:45

Jimbo is joined by Julien Laurens, Alvaro Romeo, Raphael Honigstein and James Horncastle to discuss the midweek Champions League and Europa League games, as well as all the weekend's action from th...

Arsenal leave it late and City drop points as Man Utd bids come in and Potters Chelsea can't score from 2023-02-20T16:27:16

Jimbo is joined by Tim Spiers, Adrian Clarke and Daniel Storey to discuss the weekend's action and look ahead to a busy week in both the Champions and Europa leagues.Arsenal overcome adversity to g...

City beat Arsenal and go top, Chelsea and Spurs lose in the Champions League and the Premier League preview from 2023-02-16T16:49:02

Jimbo is joined in the Athletic studios by Duncan Alexander, Charlie Eccleshare and Sasha Goryunov to discuss the midweek games and look ahead to the Premier League weekend. Man City activate their...

Champions League returns with PSG problems and Spurs and Milan unpredictable, whilst Real Madrid win yet another trophy from 2023-02-14T16:15

Jimbo is joined by Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo, whilst Raphael Honigstein and James Horncastle phone in from across the continent to discuss the midweek Champions League and Europa League games...

City win and Arsenal draw ahead of their midweek clash, Nathan Jones goes and Champions League returns from 2023-02-13T15:48

Jimbo is joined by Matt Davies-Adams, Benji Lanyado and Jack Lang to discuss the weekends action and look ahead to a busy week in football. The top of the league clash between Arsenal and Man City ...

Bayern back to winning ways, Inter win the derby as Napoli go clear, Marseille beaten at home and Mallorca beat Madrid from 2023-02-07T16:24

Jimbo is joined in the Athletic studios by Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo and James Horncastle phones in en route to Milan to discuss the latest football action across the cont...

Bayern back to winning ways, Inter win the derby as Napoli go clear, Marseille beaten at home and Mallorca beat Madrid from 2023-02-07T16:24

Jimbo is joined in the Athletic studios by Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo and James Horncastle phones in en route to Milan to discuss the latest football action across the cont...

Man City accused of breaking financial rules as they lose to record breaking Kane, Dyche debut win and Liverpool thrashed again from 2023-02-06T18:31

Jimbo is joined by Daniel Storey, Adrian Clarke and Jon McKenzie to discuss the weekend's Premier League action. The Athletic's Matt Slater drops in to explain all as Man City are hit with over 100...

Record spending in the transfer window, Arsenal on Mersey for Dyche's debut and Spurs take on Man City from 2023-02-02T17:24

Jimbo is joined by Duncan Alexander, Carl Anka and Rory Smith to discuss this weekend's fixtures and the main takeaways from the January transfer window. Football finance expert and author of Price...

Madrid and PSG drop points, a title race in Germany and Milan's Malaise from 2023-01-31T20:01:06

Jimbo and the distinguished panel of James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo are back in the studio together for the first time in 3 years to discuss the latest footba...

Brighton best Liverpool again and Dyche rocks up at Everton from 2023-01-30T15:08

Jimbo is joined by Tim Spiers, Daniel Storey and Liam Tharme after a captivating FA Cup 4th round weekend and ahead of the transfer window slamming shut. Non-league Wrexham entertain us all with a...

Wrexham in the spotlight, Guardiola versus Arteta and are Man United&Newcastle Wembley-bound? from 2023-01-26T15:29

Jimbo reconvenes with Duncan Alexander, Nancy Frostick and Adrian Clarke ahead of FA Cup 4th round weekend. Man City and Arsenal go head to head at the Etihad on Friday night. Will Pep and Mikel t...

Juventus deducted 15 points and the Bundesliga’s back with a bang from 2023-01-24T13:58

Jimbo and the distinguished panel of James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo take in a dramatic weekend across the continent. Juventus are deducted 15 points followin...

Another big test passed by Arsenal but Man City are stirring from 2023-01-23T15:09

Jimbo, Daniel Storey, Jon Mackenzie and Jay Harris cast their eyes over an intriguing and potentially pivotal Premier League weekend. Arsenal overcome Man United in dramatic fashion with Nketiah p...

Arsenal v Man Utd is big again, plus Klopp’s landmark date with Chelsea from 2023-01-19T17:45

Jimbo welcomes Michael Cox, Duncan Alexander and Matt Davies-Adams onto the latest Totally Football Show, ahead of another eye-catching Premier League weekend. Leaders Arsenal host Man United in a...

Napoli race clear but could we see title races in France&Germany? from 2023-01-17T13:58

Jimbo, James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Alvaro Romeo and Julien Laurens are back to review all the Euro action. PSG are beaten for the second away game in a row by their bogey team Rennes, al...

Arsenal swagger past Spurs - is the Man City Liverpool era coming to an end? from 2023-01-16T15:19

Jimbo welcomes Natalie Gedra, Sasha Goryunov and Daniel Storey into the pod after a monumental Premier League derby weekend. Arsenal go 8 points clear and become title favourites for the very firs...

Saints stun City, ahead of Manchester and North London derby weekend from 2023-01-12T15:55

Jimbo’s joined by Duncan Alexander, Carl Anka and Tom Williams ahead of a mouthwatering Premier League weekend. Man City are knocked out of the Carabao Cup by Southampton, ahead of the Manchester ...

Wolves cry foul while Potter needs patience from 2023-01-09T15:09

Jimbo welcomes Daniel Storey, Adrian Clarke and Tim Spiers into the pod after a pulsating FA Cup 3rd round weekend. Chelsea are thrashed by Man City at the Etihad and we have that crazy conversati...

FA Cup awaits for Liverpool, Everton and the crisis clubs from 2023-01-05T15:19

Jimbo, Duncan Alexander, Charlie Eccleshare and Benji Lanyado reconvene to discuss a hectic midweek Premier League schedule and FA Cup 3rd round weekend.A turbulent week on Merseyside with Liverpoo...

Parker pops up at Brugge, PSG lose and Serie A returns from 2023-01-03T13:03

After nearly 2 months apart, the Euro crew of Jimbo, Raphael Honigstein, James Horncastle, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo are back and in full effect. Ligue 1 returns with Lens closing the gap on...

Parker pops up at Brugge, PSG lose and Serie A returns from 2023-01-03T13:03

After nearly 2 months apart, the Euro crew of Jimbo, Raphael Honigstein, James Horncastle, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo are back and in full effect. Ligue 1 returns with Lens closing the gap on...

What is Arsenal’s weakness and what has happened to Spurs? from 2023-01-02T15:36

For the first pod of 2023, Jimbo is joined by Tim Spiers, Nick Miller and Matt Davies-Adams in the middle of a bumper Premier League schedule. We keep expecting them to falter but Arsenal go 7 poi...

A Feast of Festive Football from 2022-12-29T16:53

Jimbo is joined by Daniel Storey, Adrian Clarke and Lynsey Hooper to reflect on a feast of festive football in the Premier League. Arsenal kept their title-challenging form going by beating West H...

Welcome back, Premier League from 2022-12-21T15:12

Jimbo is joined by Charlie Eccleshare, Carl Anka and Matt Davies-Adams for a revelatory refresher on the return of the Premier League on Boxing Day. With the World Cup now in the rear view mirror,...

Messi and Argentina win the best World Cup final ever from 2022-12-19T00:33

Jimbo, Tim Spiers, Adrian Clarke and Daniel Storey react to an amazing day for football, as the game’s best player stars in the game’s best ever match to win the game’s biggest prize. Argentina de...

Totally Tifo - World Cup final preview from 2022-12-15T23:57

It’s a crossover episode as Totally migrates to the Tifo studio, with Jimbo, Sasha Goryunov, JJ Bull and Jon Mackenzie discussing who will lift the World Cup - France or Argentina? Will Deschamps ...

France destroy Morocco’s dreams, thanks to the evolution of Griezmann from 2022-12-15T02:09

Jimbo discusses the second semi-final with Duncan Alexander and Tom Williams as France continue their defence of the World Cup. Les Bleus see off Morocco without dazzling but once again getting th...

It's the Messi Show - Argentina are in the final from 2022-12-14T01:40

Jimbo welcomes Raphael Honigstein and Charlie Eccleshare into the pod as Argentina book their ticket to the World Cup final. Croatia are overcome by La Albiceleste in the first semi-final on Tuesd...

England exit but show signs of progress as Morocco make the semi-finals from 2022-12-11T02:13:20

Jimbo’s got a stacked card of Carl Anka, Adrian Clarke, Dom Fifield, Daniel Storey, Maher Mezahi and Natalie Gedra as the World Cup semi-finals are set in stone. Holders France eliminate England b...

Netherlands Argentina madness, Slaven Bilic stops by and England France is 50/50 from 2022-12-10T02:36

Jimbo, Tim Spiers and Sasha Goryunov gather their thoughts after an incredible day of quarter-final action in Qatar.Argentina overcome the Netherlands on penalties after a game that features comeba...

Morocco make history as rampant Ramos replaces Ronaldo from 2022-12-07T02:10

After 17 days of non-stop action, Jimbo, Duncan Alexander, Tim Spiers and Daniel Storey take stock after another huge day at the World Cup. Portugal smash the Swiss 6-1 to progress to the quarter-...

Brazil blitz South Korea as Croatia creak past Japan from 2022-12-06T01:23

Jimbo has Liam Tharme and Sasha Goryunov for company to reflect on a quite spectacular performance by Brazil who blew past South Korea. Natalie Gedra gives us her thoughts on the Seleção's dominati...

England see off Senegal to tee up tie with world champions France from 2022-12-05T01:12:21

Jimbo welcomes Carl Anka, Lynsey Hooper, Julien Laurens and Jack Pitt-Brooke into the pod after a bumper day of last 16 World Cup action. England, inspired by Jude Bellingham, ease past Senegal in...

The Netherlands turn up as the USA exit, and Demba Ba on England-Senegal from 2022-12-04T01:08

Jimbo’s joined by Michael Cox and Tim Spiers as the knockout stages of the World Cup get underway. Argentina make their way past a spirited Australia with Lionel Messi turning it on. But is it the...

South Korea go through, Uruguay and Ghana go home, the Swiss succeed against Serbia from 2022-12-03T03:02

It’s Jimbo, Tom Williams and Sasha Goryunov on the pod after Day 13 of the World Cup. South Korea score an unbelievably late winner to progress from Group H leaving Uruguay to do some Seoul searchi...

Japan go through, Germany go home, Croatia crack on from 2022-12-02T03:37

It’s Jimbo, Lynsey Hooper and Duncan Alexander on the pod after Day 12 of the World Cup. Japan and Morocco make surprise progressions and Belgium and Germany make surprise exits.The reigning runner...

USA handle the pressure, England turn on the style and are Netherlands any good? from 2022-11-30T01:16

It’s Jimbo, Adrian Clarke and Matt Davies-Adams in the pod after Day 10 of the World Cup as England and USA advance to the knockout stages. Alex Abnos joins us on the final whistle after USA win t...

Brazil bypass Switzerland, Ghana get away from South Korea and Portugal pass Uruguay from 2022-11-29T01:44

Jimbo, Sasha Goryunov and Duncan Alexander gather to summarise Day 9 of the World Cup. We had two contenders for game of the tournament on the same day!Cameroon took the lead against Serbia but the...

Canada crash out, Morocco make waves and Fullkrug the fulcrum for Germany? from 2022-11-28T01:28

Jimbo, Tim Spiers and Adrian Clarke gather to summarise Day 8 of the World Cup as Germany stay alive. It’s all about the supersubs for Spain and Germany as the spoils are shared in Qatar. Is Nicla...

Messi, Mbappe, maybe for Australia and maybe not for Germany? from 2022-11-27T01:41

Jimbo’s joined by Michael Cox and Dom Fifield to dissect a pivotal Day 7 of World Cup action. Argentina stay in the tournament with a 2-0 victory over Mexico in Doha. Is this the start of somethin...

USA&Iran set up crunch clash, Qatar crash out and where were Foden, Bale&Ramsey? from 2022-11-26T01:28

Day 6 of the World Cup and Jimbo’s joined by Tom Williams, Liam Thame, Omid Djalili and more! England and USA battle to a goalless draw as The Athletic’s Paul Tenorio once again rues missed opport...

Brazil beat Serbia and Portugal Siiiuuurvive Ghana comeback from 2022-11-25T02:12:55

Jimbo welcomes Carl Anka and Adrian Clarke into the studio on Day 5 of the World Cup. Favourites Brazil opened their campaign by seeing off Serbia 2-0 courtesy of two goals from Richarlison.ESPN Br...

Japan shock Germany and Spain smash Costa Rica from 2022-11-24T03:27:55

Jimbo welcomes Duncan Alexander and Sasha Goryunov into the studio on Day 4 of the World Cup. The less said about Morocco versus Croatia the better but after that there were some amazing games. Jap...

Saudi Arabia enjoy their greatest day - can Canada follow suit? from 2022-11-23T01:18

Jimbo is joined by Jay Harris, Liam Tharme, James Horncastle, Joshua Kloke and Wael Jabir after a historic day 3 in Qatar. Saudi Arabia shock the world by coming from behind to beat Argentina. How...

A heartening and a disheartening day for England and Wales from 2022-11-22T01:20

Jimbo welcomes Carl Anka and Tom Williams into the studio on Day 2 of the World Cup, a day that generates as much conversation off the field as on it. England hammer Iran 6-2 with Gareth Southgate...

World Cup preview - Groups E to H from 2022-11-17T17:35

Jimbo welcomes Raphael Honigstein, Duncan Alexander, Liam Tharme and many more into the studio to dissect the final 4 groups of the Qatar World Cup. Group E includes Germany and their bogey team S...

World Cup preview - Groups E to H from 2022-11-17T17:35

Jimbo welcomes Raphael Honigstein, Duncan Alexander, Liam Tharme and many more into the studio to dissect the final 4 groups of the Qatar World Cup. Group E includes Germany and their bogey team S...

World Cup preview with Mauricio Pochettino: Groups C&D from 2022-11-17T03:00

Jimbo, Mauricio Pochettino, Michael Cox and James Horncastle study two groups that feature two of the favourites - France and Argentina. Mauricio gives us his insight into managing the famed front...

World Cup preview with Mauricio Pochettino: Groups A&B from 2022-11-16T17:19

Jimbo, Michael Cox, James Horncastle and former Spurs and PSG manager Mauricio Pochettino sit down to pick the bones out of Groups A and B as we count down to Qatar.Can England settle on a style an...

Mourinho betrayed, Union thrashed and the lack of violence in La Liga from 2022-11-15T14:21

For the final time in 2022, the Euro crew of Jimbo, James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo saddle up and ride again across the continent. Napoli look to be unstoppab...

Ronaldo, resurgent Rodgers and the brilliance of Brentford from 2022-11-14T14:47

For the final time before Christmas, Jimbo reviews the Premier League weekend in the company of Rory Smith, Jay Harris and Tim Spiers. Limping, wounded Brentford produce possibly the best result i...

Introducing... Away From Home from 2022-11-13T05:00

The Athletic has a brand new documentary series following Ukrainian football club Shakhtar Donetsk. Here is an introduction to the series.In this episode, The Athletic’s Adam Crafton speaks to Tara...

Maddison makes it to the World Cup, not now League Cup and Burnley-Blackburn from 2022-11-10T16:16

Jimbo welcomes back Charlie Eccleshare, Lynsey Hooper and Duncan Alexander ahead of the last Premier League weekend before the World Cup. Gareth Southgate names his England squad for Qatar with Ja...

Pique calls it a day, PSG v Bayern and the Shakhtar story from 2022-11-08T14:54

Jimbo and the gang of Raphael Honigstein, James Horncastle, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo review all the big Euro stories. The Champions League draw threw up some mouthwatering last 16 ties. Are...

All hail Howe, Emery and Arteta as Saints search for a saviour from 2022-11-07T15:12

Jimbo, Daniel Storey, Maram AlBaharna and Jobi McAnuff pore over the drama and the data of another hugely significant Premier League weekend. Elite coach Unai Emery gets off to a winning start at ...

Sluggish Spurs, brilliant Benfica and Auba v Arteta from 2022-11-03T15:10

Jimbo ushers Michael Cox, Dom Fifield and Duncan Alexander into the Totally pod ahead of a blockbuster Premier League weekend. Arsenal travel to Chelsea with a chance to assert dominance over thei...

Napoli’s worlds to conquer, Simeone’s decline and Europe’s baldest leagues from 2022-11-01T13:57

The Euro crew of Jimbo, James Horncastle, Julien Laurens, Alvaro Romeo and Raphael Honigstein convene to assess another dramatic weekend. Napoli make it 13 wins in a row while Inter also turn on t...

Potter out-Pottered, the remarkable Rashford and Tottenham’s final in France from 2022-10-31T14:05

Jimbo welcomes Daniel Storey, Adrian Clarke and Ahmed Shooble into the pod after another momentous weekend in the Premier League. It’s a miserable return to Brighton for Graham Potter with Chelsea...

Big losses for Barca, agony for Atleti and Potter returns to Brighton from 2022-10-27T12:59

Jimbo’s joined by Raphael Honigstein, Duncan Alexander and Colin Millar after a frantic midweek in the Champions League. Three Spanish sides are knocked out, with Barcelona forced to face the fina...

Mesmerising Messi, self-deprecating Sarri and exiting Emery from 2022-10-25T13:12:39

Jimbo, James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Alvaro Romeo and Julien Laurens are back for another continental feast of football. Champions League matchday 5 approaches with Barcelona and Juventus ...

Discontent at Wolves, Leeds and Spurs, while Villa get their groove back from 2022-10-24T12:40

Jimbo, Natalie Gedra, Tim Spiers and Daniel Storey bring you the calm after the storm of another Premier League weekend. Managerless Wolves arehammered by Leicester, on a day surrounded by Terry C...

Man United reach Zone 14, Conte’s drab Spurs and Arsenal batter Lyon from 2022-10-20T13:53

Jimbo, Carl Anka, Duncan Alexander and Matt Davies-Adams discuss a midweek short of goals and a weekend full of drama. Probably. Manchester United put in their most impressive performance, possibl...

Good week for Benzema&Berlin, bad week for Xavi&Xabi from 2022-10-18T12:20

Jimbo and the continental crew of James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Alvaro Romeo and Julien Laurens cast their eyes over a huge weekend in Europe. Karim Benzema wins the Ballon d’Or and scores...

Liverpool’s return, Kepa’s comeback and Arsenal as accidental champions from 2022-10-17T14:06

Here’s Jimbo, in the company of Tom Williams, Amitai Winehouse and Sasha Goryunov after a big weekend at both ends of the Premier League table. Man City suffer their first defeat of the season as ...

More Mbappe melodrama, Barca-Inter, Liverpool-City and what happened to Juventus? from 2022-10-13T14:45

Raphael Honigstein, Rory Smith and Duncan Alexander join Jimbo on a voyage across the Champions League, Premier League and beyond. Barcelona and Inter produce one of the best group stage games of ...

Nagelsmann’s naivety, Mbappe’s pivot and Xabi’s smart start from 2022-10-11T02:00

Jimbo and the continental panel of Raphael Honigstein, James Horncastle, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo shine a light on the big stories in European football this week. Bayern throw away a 2-0 le...

Should Liverpool have sold Salah? Are Wolves doomed? Can Brazil be stopped? from 2022-10-10T13:49

Jimbo’s joined by Natalie Gedra, Jay Harris and Daniel Storey after a potentially pivotal Premier League weekend. Arsenal stay top with a thrilling 3-2 win over Liverpool. What does it say about t...

Arsenal favourites against Liverpool, Napoli, Maddison and the best kick-off times from 2022-10-06T13:58

A maze of football this week. No better collective than Jimbo, Michael Cox, Jack Lang and Duncan Alexander to help you navigate your way through it. Some impressive performances in the Champions L...

Inzaghi under pressure and why are there so many goals in the Bundesliga? from 2022-10-04T12:41

It’s Jimbo, Raphael Honigstein, James Horncastle, Alvaro Romeo and Julien Laurens in effect ahead of matchday 3 of the Champions League. Simone Inzaghi’s Inter can’t stop losing. They host a Barce...

Arsenal’s school of hard knocks and Mannequin United from 2022-10-03T12:21

Jimbo welcomes Daniel Storey, Tim Spiers and Adrian Clarke back into the pod after a pulsating Premier League weekend.We bear witness to the highest scoring Manchester derby of all time. Is it impo...

Can Tottenham go top? Can United halt Haaland&De Bruyne? from 2022-09-29T14:25

The Premier League is back with a bang and here to light the fuse are Jimbo, Duncan Alexander, Dom Fifield and Laurie Whitwell. The North London derby kicks off the weekend. Can Spurs unseat Arsen...

World Cup state of play – can anyone beat France but France? from 2022-09-27T12:49

Jimbo, Raphael Hongstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo assess the big hitters in Europe with the Nations League qualifiers over and the World Cup on the horizon. England and Germany fight out a...

Beyond understanding Southgate, and the challenges posed by Iran and Qatar from 2022-09-26T12:48

Jimbo is back for another international break pod in the company of Joey D’Urso, Nick Miller and Tom Williams. England are timid and disappointing in defeat to Italy that sees them relegated from ...

Relegation beckons for England and Wales, plus a huge weekend in the WSL from 2022-09-22T13:39

It’s international week so Jimbo assembles the pod squad of Carl Anka, Colin Millar and Tom Williams to focus on the fixtures. It’s Italy v England in the Nations League as James Horncastle paints...

Marred Madrid derby, Monza, Mane and more red cards in France from 2022-09-20T12:05

Jimbo and the Euro crew of James Horncastle, Julien Laurens, Alvaro Romeo and Raphael Honigstein reassemble after a dramatic weekend on the continent. Bayern Munich lose at Augsburg and are on the...

Managerial change at Brighton – more to follow at Leicester, Forest and Brentford? from 2022-09-19T16:00

Jimbo welcomes Jay Harris, Matt Davies-Adams and Sasha Goryunov to look back on a reduced but rousing Premier League weekend. Brighton appoint Roberto De Zerbi as their new manager. Hear from Jame...

Patience for Potter, hero Haaland and Conte’s conundrum from 2022-09-15T13:35

After a hectic Champions League midweek and ahead of a more leisurely Premier League weekend, Jimbo welcomes Charlie Eccleshare, Dom Fifield and Duncan Alexander into the pod. Erling Haaland does ...

Juventus get ugly, as Lewandowski heads back to Bayern from 2022-09-13T02:00

Champions League matchday 2 ahoy, with Jimbo joined by James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo. There’s reunions aplenty with Haaland facing Dortmund and most intrigu...

Who next for Brighton and what next for Liverpool? from 2022-09-12T12:47

Jimbo’s joined by Jack Lang, Jobi McAnuff&Daniel Storey for a look at some of the biggest stories in the world of football. Graham Potter is the new manager of Chelsea. Why is this such an excitin...

PhenomeNapoli, world-record Walsh and Potter set for Stamford Bridge from 2022-09-08T13:42

Another action-packed week, unpacked by Jimbo, Michael Cox, Tom Williams and Duncan Alexander. Chelsea sack Thomas Tuchel with Brighton’s Graham Potter set to replace him at Stamford Bridge. We lo...

The Champions League returns. But what’s going on at Freiburg and Sevilla? from 2022-09-06T12:20

Ahead of matchday 1 across European competition, it’s Jimbo, it’s James Horncastle, it’s Raphael Honigstein, it’s Julien Laurens and it’s Alvaro Romeo on the Totally Football Show. PSG face Juvent...

Ten Hag getting everything right and why VAR was always a bad idea from 2022-09-05T13:21

Joining Jimbo to discuss 5-2’s, derby drama and far too much VAR, it’s Rory Smith, Daniel Storey and Adrian Clarke. It’s 4 wins in a row for Erik ten Hag’s Man United as they end Arsenal’s 100% re...

Merseyside derby, Chelsea's struggles and Haaland the heel from 2022-09-01T13:25

Drowning in Premier League football? Let Jimbo, Charlie Eccleshare, Matt Davies-Adams and Duncan Alexander pull you to shore with a look at several matchdays. Liverpool snatch a 98th minute victor...

Pogba family drama and the Griezmann conundrum from 2022-08-30T12:52

Scouring the continent for content, it’s Jimbo, James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo. There are surprise top two’s in Spain and Germany. And they both meet this we...

Arsenal’s joy, Liverpool’s 9-0 and Potter’s future from 2022-08-29T13:45

Jimbo, Adam Hurrey, Lynsey Hooper and Daniel Storey dissect another action-packed Premier League weekend with their scalpels. It’s a record-equalling win for Liverpool who batter Bournemouth 9-0. ...

Champions League group stage draw - nobody wants to go to paradise from 2022-08-26T03:00

In a special extra Euro edition, Jimbo, James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo dissect the Champions League group stage draw. Ajax, Liverpool, Napoli and Rangers is ...

Saluting Rangers, Iwobi and Isak, puzzled by Van Dijk and Gordon from 2022-08-25T13:52

Ahead of another big Premier League weekend, Jimbo welcomes Carl Anka, Duncan Alexander and Adrian Clarke into the pod. It’s Hasenhuttl v ten Hag at St Mary’s. Can United play the same way they di...

Another PSG blitz and new ways of Dortmunding from 2022-08-23T12:31

Jimbo and the Euro crew of James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo, cover a record-breaking weekend on the continent. Mbappe, Neymar and Messi put their differences a...

Major Leeds Soccer, plus can Casemiro fix United? from 2022-08-22T13:17

Jimbo, Tom Williams, Daniel Storey and Benji Lanyado convene to converse about another pulsating Premier League weekend. Newcastle and Man City contest a six-goal thriller as we address whether th...

Man Utd v Liverpool a foregone conclusion? And ranking Forest signings from 2022-08-18T12:59

It’s the Totally Football Show so stop having an absolute nuclear, shut your mouth and eat it. In the company of Jimbo, Jack Lang, Duncan Alexander and Jobi McAnuff. Old Trafford could be the scen...

Mbappe v Neymar and major Musiala hype from 2022-08-16T12:12

It’s the Euro crew of Jimbo, James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo in full effect. Drama in Paris as despite PSG’s rip-roaring start to the season, Kylian Mbappe fa...

Frank’s masterclass mullers Man United, plus Arsenal as Andy Murray from 2022-08-15T13:30

The Premier League does not let you down. And nor do Jimbo, Natalie Gedra, Charlie Eccleshare and Daniel Storey.Brentford batter Man United 4-0 in West London, after a masterclass of pressing and s...

Alan Shearer on 30 years of the Premier League from 2022-08-15T04:00

Thirty years ago today, the Premier League kicked off for the first time, so who better for Jimbo to look back on three decades of the Best League in the World™ with than Alan Shearer? Learn more a...

It's the Gerrard Lampard debate (not that one) from 2022-08-11T13:08

With Premier League matchday 2 in view, Jimbo, Michael Cox, Jay Harris and Duncan Alexander peruse an intriguing fixture list. Tottenham travel to Chelsea with both sides looking to lay down a mar...

Messi’s happy, but Lewandowski’s forgotten from 2022-08-09T12:08

It’s the first Euro pod of the season as Jimbo, James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo cast their eyes across the continent. PSG are 5-0 winners at Clermont with Lio...

Brighton’s brains over brawn, while Man City scare us all from 2022-08-08T12:44

The Premier League is back and so are the quartet of Jimbo, Carl Anka, Daniel Storey and Sasha Goryunov on the Totally Football Show. Man City stroll to an opening day victory at the London Stadiu...

Haaland, Ronaldo, Mitrovic and more – opening day is upon us from 2022-08-04T13:50

Premier League matchday 1 sees Jimbo assemble a pod squad of Tom Williams, Laurie Whitwell and Adrian Clarke. Will Erling Haaland score another debut hat-trick? Will Aleksandar Mitrovic finally st...

Premier League season preview 22/23 from 2022-08-02T13:01

The new Premier League season is upon us and you can’t say fairer than Jimbo, James Horncastle, Charlie Eccleshare and Daniel Storey to preview it for you. Are Liverpool motivated to right some wr...

Game-changing England and game-changing Nuñez from 2022-08-01T13:19

Reacting to a historic day for English football, Jimbo is joined by Raphael Honigstein, Charlotte Harpur, Daniel Storey and Nick Miller. England are European champions, defeating Germany at Wemble...

It’s England v Germany and the return of the EFL from 2022-07-28T12:13

Jimbo welcomes Duncan Alexander, Tim Spiers and Matt Davies-Adams into the pod ahead of a bumper weekend of football action. England look to make history as they face Germany at Wembley in the Eur...

Six second clips from 2022-07-25T12:55

The Lionesses are ready for the Euro semi with the Swedes, as are Jimbo, Flo Lloyd-Hughes, Daniel Storey and Tom Williams. Frida Fagerlund joins us to give us the inside scoop on Swedish preparati...

Best smothered in maple syrup from 2022-07-21T13:08

Jimbo is joined by Duncan Alexander, Carl Anka and Benji Lanyado as the Lionesses do England proud once again. The Athletic’s Charlotte Harpur gives us the lowdown from Brighton as England come fr...

Born with that scream inside me from 2022-07-18T13:35

Jimbo’s back and welcomes James Horncastle, Matt Davies-Adams and Sasha Goryunov into a baking hot pod. Euro 2022 enters the quarter-final stage with England taking on Spain at the Amex on Wednesd...

Oh No Zinedine from 2022-07-14T14:11:56

Matt Davies-Adams welcomes Lynsey Hooper, Michael Cox and Tom Williams to the latest Totally Football Show.Lynsey gives us an on the ground perspective of England’s form and thought processes after...

Brilliantly White Horses from 2022-07-11T16:10:16

Jimbo welcomes Adam Hurrey, Adrian Clarke and Daniel Storey to a scorching summer Totally Football Show. Daniel talks us through a tentative start to Euro 2022 for the Lionesses, plus there’s a lo...

God of justice from 2022-07-07T14:06:37

Jimbo welcomes Duncan Alexander, Julien Laurens and Matt Davies-Adams into the pod for another summer Totally. Euro 22 gets underway with England overcoming stubborn Austria in the tournament open...

The romantic choice from 2022-07-04T17:40

Join Jimbo, Flo Lloyd Hughes, Daniel Storey, and Raf Honigstein for a look back at some sizzling transfer stories. A look ahead to a summer scorcher in England. And a trip down memory lane to the 2...

Strengthening positions of strength from 2022-06-30T14:21

It's Jimbo joined by Charlie Eccleshare, Duncan Alexander, and all the way from Brazil, Tim Vickery! And it's a Brazilian flair to the show today as we discuss favourite Brazilian footballers, club...

A Happy Lion from 2022-06-28T09:19

It’s Jimbo. It’s James Horncastle. It’s Dom Fifield. It’s Tom Williams. It’s the Totally Football Show. It’s transfers, transfers, transfers as rumours start to become fact. Gareth Bale is heading ...

Even long shots make it from 2022-06-23T14:27

It’s Jimbo. It’s Duncan Alexander. It’s Carl Anka, It’s Flo Lloyd-Hughes. It’s the Totally Football Show. The transfer rumour mill is beginning to spin at an alarming rate. Do Arsenal just buy the...

Terms of engagement from 2022-06-20T13:22

Jimbo’s back with another Totally in the company of Charlie Eccleshare, Colin Millar and Adrian Clarke. The big transfer rumours revolve around Raheem Sterling and a potential move to Stamford Bri...

Lambs in the spring from 2022-06-16T13:01

Jimbo’s joined by Daniel Storey, Jay Harris and Matt Davies-Adams sweeping up all the football across the globe. The England fans turn on the England manager after a 4-0 defeat to Hungary in the N...

New knees from 2022-06-13T12:45

Jimbo is back and so too are Raphael Honigstein, Duncan Alexander and Tom Williams for the Totally Football Show. The panel address some Nations League fatigue and explain why Gareth Southgate sho...

Reasonably interesting guy from 2022-05-30T12:00

The domestic season comes to a close and rounding up all the drama, it’s Matt Davies-Adams, Michael Cox, Sasha Goryunov and Daniel Storey. Real Madrid win a 14th European Cup but that story is sec...

All glamour, no clamour from 2022-05-26T14:30

Champions League final ahoy. Matt Davies-Adams, Carl Anka, Rory Smith and Duncan Alexander look ahead to the marquee match of the club season in European football. Real Madrid face Liverpool in Pa...

We have taken their masks off from 2022-05-23T21:06

It’s the last European edition of the season, with Matt Davies-Adams standing in for Jimbo, alongside James Horncastle, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo. One story dominating the news across the co...

Moats with crocodiles from 2022-05-23T13:13

That’s a wrap on the Premier League season. Jimbo, Daniel Storey, Tom Williams and Adrian Clarke look back on a great final day and a great campaign. The title race is on a knife edge for a couple...

New manager osmosis from 2022-05-20T11:43

Jimbo, Duncan Alexander and Charlie Eccleshare tackle the final weekend of the Premier League season. Everton survive after an incredible comeback against Palace on Thursday night. Former Toffee D...

Schrödinger's equality from 2022-05-19T12:55

Jimbo is alongside Colin Millar, Jordan Campbell and Christoph Biermann as the first major European silverware of the season is decided. It’s the biggest day in Eintracht Frankfurt’s history as th...

Hope arising from 2022-05-16T21:12

Jimbo welcomes James Horncastle, Julien Laurens, Alvaro Romeo and Christoph Biermann into the pod for the closing stages of continental football. The Bundesliga season finishes with a send-off for...

The neuro eleven from 2022-05-16T13:20

Jimbo is joined by Daniel Storey, Dom Fifield and Sasha Goryunov after Liverpool hoover up yet more silverware. It’s another shootout victory for Liverpool in the FA Cup final as their squad playe...

Fanboy hornet’s nest from 2022-05-13T11:04

Jimbo, Duncan Alexander, Tom Williams and Natalie Gedra bring you a slightly later pod than usual after Thursday night’s pivotal North London derby. Have Spurs now seized the momentum in the battl...

The Inter Totally Cup Final 2022 from 2022-05-12T05:30

Jimbo presents this special standalone edition of the final of the 2022 Inter Totally Cup. A new quizzing champion will be crowned - is it Daniel Storey or Charlie Eccleshare? Learn more about your...

Someone’s crying my Lord from 2022-05-09T21:12

Jimbo and the Euro crew of James Horncastle, Julien Laurens, Alvaro Romeo and Christoph Biermann discuss the business end of the season across the continent. The title race and the battle to stay ...

The curse of neologism from 2022-05-09T14:00

Jimbo is joined by Daniel Storey, Lynsey Hooper and Charlie Eccleshare after what could be a pivotal weekend in the Premier League season. Charlie upsets Klopp, as do Spurs who hold Liverpool at A...

Mad match too from 2022-05-05T15:32

Football, bloody hell. Jimbo is joined by Michael Cox, Duncan Alexander and Adrian Clarke after another phenomenal set of Champions League semis. Man City are seconds away from reaching the final ...

Cup of losers from 2022-05-02T21:29

Jimbo welcomes James Horncastle, Alvaro Romeo and Julien Laurens into the Euro pod as we approach crunch time across the continent. The Champions League semi-finals are delicately poised with Live...

Something of the undead from 2022-05-02T13:15

Jimbo is joined by Tom Williams, Nick Miller and Matt Davies-Adams after another dramatic Premier League weekend. Norwich are relegated but Burnley and Everton both achieve huge wins in the battle...

Club reveal new manoeuvre from 2022-04-28T15:05

Jimbo welcomes Duncan Alexander, Charlie Eccleshare and Colin Millar into the pod after a wonderful midweek of Champions League semi-final football. Man City and Real Madrid contest a 4-3 thriller...

It’s them again from 2022-04-25T20:20

Jimbo assembles the Euro crew of James Horncastle, Alvaro Romeo and Julien Laurens ahead of another massive midweek of action. PSG are champions but the ultras are protesting and Pochettino’s exit...

Throwing the keys down the drain from 2022-04-25T13:20

Jimbo is alongside Rory Smith, Daniel Storey and Adrian Clarke to dissect a big old weekend in the Premier League. An Origi inspired Liverpool eventually overcome Everton in the Merseyside derby t...

Down bad from 2022-04-21T13:59

Jimbo invites Duncan Alexander, Carl Anka and Flo Lloyd-Hughes to pod amid a seismic midweek in the Premier League. Liverpool hammer Manchester United at Anfield as Jurgen Klopp’s side get close t...

Strong against the weak from 2022-04-18T21:40

Jimbo, James Horncastle, Alvaro Romeo and Julien Laurens survey the footballing landscape over the continent known as Europe. Real Madrid, Bayern and PSG edge tantalisingly close to claiming their...

Space time from 2022-04-18T13:39

Jimbo’s joined by Daniel Storey, Tom Williams and Sasha Goryunov after FA Cup semi-final weekend and in the midst of another big Premier League week. Liverpool blow Man City away at Wembley with t...

I will not learn from 2022-04-14T13:41

Jimbo, Michael Cox, Duncan Alexander and Dom Fifield reconvene after a mammoth midweek and ahead of a mouth-watering weekend. Man City make it through to the last 4 of the Champions League after a...

The place where amazing happens from 2022-04-11T21:46

Jimbo and the Euro crew of James Horncastle, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo preview a whole bunch of European quarter-final second legs. In the Champions League, Real Madrid look to get the job d...

He means pavement from 2022-04-11T13:52

Jimbo welcomes Daniel Storey, Adam Hurrey and Adrian Clarke into the pod after the biggest Premier League game of the season. Once again Man City and Liverpool can’t be separated as they draw 2-2 ...

Festival of the damned from 2022-04-07T15:04

Jimbo is joined by Tom Williams, Natalie Gedra and Colin Millar after another seismic midweek in the world of football. Man City take on Liverpool this Sunday in a potential title decider. Who wil...

How do you slow down a Ferrari? from 2022-04-04T21:38

Jimbo, James Horncastle, Alvaro Romeo and Julien Laurens cast their eye over the continent ahead of the Champions League quarter-finals. Could Man City be in danger of underestimating Simeone’s At...

Mulled wine craze from 2022-04-04T13:25

Jimbo welcomes Daniel Storey, Charlie Eccleshare and Matt Davies-Adams into the pod after the return of Premier League football. Brentford batter the Blues at Stamford Bridge on Saturday as we all...

Gucci towel on a private beach from 2022-03-31T14:53

Jimbo’s back alongside Carl Anka, Duncan Alexander and Dan Bardell to close the international window and look ahead to the return of the Premier League. Carl regales us with tales of his trip to N...

Prime nobody territory from 2022-03-28T13:03

Lynsey Hooper is in the hot seat, with Rory Smith, Daniel Storey and Laurie Whitwell for company in the midst of a momentous international break. Gareth Bale silences his critics with a brace for ...

Jollof and everything in between from 2022-03-24T00:00

It’s an international week with potentially huge implications for the World Cup in Qatar. Jimbo, Duncan Alexander and Tom Williams discuss the last chance for Bale, Ramsey and co to qualify for a ...

Fotheringham Day from 2022-03-21T22:29

Jimbo welcomes James Horncastle, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo after a huge weekend of football across the continent.Barcelona batter Real Madrid in the Bernabeu in a game that showcases Xavi’s m...

Classic batting collapse from 2022-03-21T14:31

Jimbo is joined by Daniel Storey, Dom Fifield and Adrian Clarke to dissect all the FA Cup and Premier League action. Nottingham Forest’s cup run comes to an end against Liverpool but there seems t...

Cracks appearing from 2022-03-17T15:07

Jimbo rustles up Duncan Alexander, Colin Millar and Sasha Goryunov for some forensic analysis on the Champions League, Premier League and FA Cup. It’s time to talk about the state of Man United as...

Knife between their teeth from 2022-03-14T21:36

Jimbo and the Euro crew are back ahead of another seismic week of Champions League football. After their exit last week, PSG’s fans turn on the team, booing Neymar and Messi’s every touch. It seem...

Dirty protest from 2022-03-14T14:31

Jimbo is joined by Daniel Storey, Charlie Eccleshare and Benji Lanyado after another blockbuster weekend of Premier League delights. Arsenal win 5 in a row and are back in the top 4 ahead of the v...

Absolute shipwreck from 2022-03-10T16:46

Jimbo is joined by Michael Cox, Tom Williams and Duncan Alexander as perhaps two grandiose football projects come to an end. Roman Abramovich is sanctioned meaning that Chelsea Football Club are f...

Hips don’t lie from 2022-03-08T01:05

Jimbo signals James Horncastle, Julien Laurens, Alvaro Romeo and Christoph Biermann into the pod ahead of the return of European club competition. PSG could be without the injured Kylian Mbappe fo...

On the train up to a stag do eyes from 2022-03-07T13:17

In the pod with Jimbo, it’s Adam Hurrey, Daniel Storey and Matt Davies-Adams casting an eye over another memorable Premier League weekend. City outclass United again in the derby as Rangnick’s sen...

Birmingham Baggio from 2022-03-03T17:05

Jimbo, Tom Williams, Adrian Clarke and Charlie Eccleshare tackle another huge midweek and weekend in the world of football. Roman Abramovich announces his intention to sell Chelsea. The Athletic’s...

Eight-dimensional chess from 2022-02-28T22:02

Jimbo and the Euro crew of James Horncastle, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo dissect another big weekend across the continent. Sevilla are victorious in the derby against Betis on Sunday. Can West...

The man made me write it from 2022-02-28T14:51

Jimbo is joined by Sasha Goryunov, Daniel Storey and Natalie Gedra in the midst of another non-stop week in the world of football. Liverpool win the Carabao Cup on penalties after Kepa comes on, f...

Jimbo on Football Clichés! from 2022-02-25T16:50:07

Your charming host of the Totally Football Show is Adam Hurrey's latest guest on the excellent Football Clichés, also part of the Athletic podcast network. If you're not yet a subscriber, search fo...

Counterfeit cigarette salesmen from 2022-02-24T16:31

Jimbo is alongside Rory Smith, Carl Anka and Duncan Alexander to cast an eye over the footballing landscape this week. A bad performance but a good result as Man United draw at Atletico. Hear why ...

The magic beans they sold the cow for from 2022-02-21T21:44

Jimbo welcomes James Horncastle, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo back into the pod ahead of another huge midweek of competition. Atletico face Man United in the Champions League after a good weeke...

Pleasant unpleasantness from 2022-02-21T14:05

Jimbo, Daniel Storey, Nooruddean Choudry and Matt Davies-Adams unpack a brilliant Premier League weekend as the title race restarts.  Tottenham shock City at the Etihad in a performance inspired b...

Soldado special from 2022-02-17T16:20

Jimbo welcomes Michael Cox, Duncan Alexander and Adrian Clarke into the pod in a week packed full of Champions League and Premier League action. Liverpool emerge from a tough game at Inter with a ...

If Bayern allows it from 2022-02-14T22:34

Jimbo and the Euro crew jump back into the pod as the Champions League returns with the knockout stages. PSG host Real Madrid in a game featuring Messi, Ramos and a boat load of narrative. But are...

Internonticental from 2022-02-14T14:16

Jimbo welcomes Daniel Storey, Charlie Eccleshare and Tom Williams into the pod after another dramatic weekend in the Premier League. In Abu Dhabi, Chelsea become world champions by beating Palmeir...

Barging the expert out the way from 2022-02-10T15:46

Jimbo welcomes Duncan Alexander, Nick Miller and Lynsey Hooper into the pod amid a hectic Premier League schedule. Southampton win a thriller at Spurs as we debate the ceiling on the likes of Ward...

Under 19 level from 2022-02-07T22:16

The Euro crew are back as Jimbo, James Horncastle, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo take in a huge weekend across the continent. Milan boost their title hopes with a derby win over Inter, while Vla...

King of the shenanigans from 2022-02-07T14:17

Jimbo is joined by Carl Anka, Matt Davies-Adams and Flo Lloyd-Hughes after a huge weekend of FA Cup shocks and the AFCON final. Non-league Boreham Wood beat Bournemouth to reach round 5. Kiddermin...

The new net spend from 2022-02-03T16:24

Jimbo is joined by Duncan Alexander, Adrian Clarke and Colin Millar ahead of FA Cup 4th round weekend. How seriously should teams like West Ham and Everton take the cup? Or does Frank Lampard need...

Spectacularity from 2022-01-31T14:19

Jimbo, Tom Williams, Charlie Eccleshare and a Cameroon-based Daniel Storey take in all the football from around the globe.  Frank Lampard is finally confirmed as the new Everton manager. The panel...

Ever ever from 2022-01-27T15:18

Jimbo is joined this week by Duncan Alexander, Dom Fifield and Maher Mezahi. Tragedy strikes at the Africa Cup of Nations with 8 people killed in crushes outside the Olembe Stadium in Cameroon.On ...

Cut the fig from 2022-01-24T22:21

The Euro crew of Jimbo, James Horncastle, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo assemble after another dramatic weekend across the continent. Real Madrid, Sevilla and Atletico Madrid all come from 2-0 d...

A reality that wasn’t there from 2022-01-24T14:33

Jimbo welcomes Natalie Gedra, Sasha Goryunov and Daniel Storey into the pod after the final weekend of Premier League action for a fortnight. Man City drop points while Liverpool emerge unscathed ...

Flabby midsection from 2022-01-20T16:50

Jimbo is joined by Duncan Alexander, Tom Williams and Dan Bardell to oversee a Premier League weekend chock full of narrative. The complexion of Everton v Aston Villa is changed completely by Big ...

Used car salesman from 2022-01-17T22:51

Jimbo and the Euro crew of James Horncastle, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo dissect the weekend action on the continent. Real Madrid win the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia with Ancelotti and M...

Greetings fellow kids from 2022-01-17T14:12

Jimbo is joined by Carl Anka, Daniel Storey and Charlie Eccleshare after a weekend packed full of talking points. While there’s a controversial postponement of the North London derby, Leeds just c...

There’s no decimal place in football from 2022-01-13T15:52

Jimbo welcomes back Michael Cox, Duncan Alexander and Dom Fifield ahead of a weekend fixture list packed full of potential drama. Chelsea breeze past Spurs in the Carabao Cup semi-final. Now they ...

An assault on the rulebook from 2022-01-10T22:33

The Totally Football Show European Edition returns for 2022 with Jimbo, James Horncastle, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo. No doubting the game of the weekend across the continent as Juventus come...

Three small little claps from 2022-01-10T14:05

Jimbo, Daniel Storey, Adrian Clarke and Lynsey Hooper review a monumental weekend in the FA Cup and beyond. Non-league Kidderminster and Boreham Wood are through to round 4 as we have a bit of a m...

That’s where the devil lives from 2022-01-06T15:48

Jimbo welcomes back Duncan Alexander, Charlie Eccleshare and Tom Williams to a cup-heavy Totally Football Show. Chelsea have one foot in the Carabao Cup final after disposing of Tottenham 2-0 in t...

Magic cupboard from 2022-01-03T13:45

Matt Davies-Adams is in the hot seat for the first Totally Football Show of 2022, alongside Daniel Storey, Dan Bardell and Sasha Goryunov.Most of the panel were at Stamford Bridge to see Chelsea an...

When the mill shuts from 2021-12-30T15:39

For the final time in 2021, it’s the Totally Football Show with Jimbo joined by Duncan Alexander, Rory Smith and Dom Fifield. It’s the end of the year and the end of the title race? Liverpool lose...

Team Segway from 2021-12-27T14:06

Jimbo is joined by Daniel Storey, Tom Williams and Lynsey Hooper to look back on a Boxing Day bonanza of goals in the Premier League. Manchester City eventually see off Leicester 6-3 to make it 9 ...

The evolution of strength from 2021-12-23T16:37

Join Jimbo, Duncan Alexander, Nick Miller and Adrian Clarke for the pre-Christmas Totally Football Show. The Carabao Cup quarter-finals provide much excitement with Leicester missing a golden oppo...

Invisible friend from 2021-12-20T21:45

For the last time in 2021, it’s the European edition with Jimbo, James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Alvaro Romeo and Julien Laurens. Is the title race over in the Bundesliga? Are Nagelsmann’s B...

Apocalypse cockroach from 2021-12-20T14:00

Jimbo welcomes Daniel Storey, Natalie Gedra and Charlie Eccleshare into the pod after a weekend of not a lot of football but a whole lot of talking points. Spurs and Liverpool share the spoils in ...

Desperate karmic reach from 2021-12-16T16:11

Jimbo, Daniel Storey, Adam Crafton and Flo Lloyd-Hughes engage in a race against time to produce a football podcast that isn’t immediately completely out of date. With Premier League clubs registe...

Liam The Dream from 2021-12-13T23:16

Jimbo and the Euro crew (James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo) have a keen eye on footballing affairs across the continent. The Champions League last 16 draw takes...

Performance of nothingness from 2021-12-13T14:00

Jimbo, Daniel Storey, Dan Bardell and Colin Millar are on the spot to review and preview all the Premier League action. Liverpool, Chelsea, Man City and Man United are all victorious thanks to pen...

Little bridge, big bridge from 2021-12-09T16:19

Jimbo, Michael Cox, Duncan Alexander and Tom Williams discuss a footballing week chock-full of narrative. The Champions League group stage concludes with the mighty Barcelona eliminated while unde...

Shambling relic from 2021-12-06T22:49

Jimbo, James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo digest a huge weekend across the continent, both on the pitch and in the post-match interviews. Bayern overcome Dortmun...

That incompetence very much can continue from 2021-12-06T13:40

Jimbo is joined by Natalie Gedra, Daniel Storey and Dom Fifield after another intriguing Premier League weekend.West Ham knock Chelsea off the top of the table, thanks to the aggression of Antonio ...

And that pint is a pint of beer from 2021-12-02T15:57

It’s Thursday, which means it’s Jimbo alongside Duncan Alexander, Sasha Goryunov and Adrian Clarke to peruse the non-stop Premier League action. Liverpool thrash Everton at Goodison Park with anot...

Gesture of the umbrella from 2021-11-29T23:19

Jimbo assembles the Euro crew of Raphael Honigstein, James Horncastle, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo after some statement performances across the continent this weekend. Napoli dismantle Maurizi...

Disturbed by the lights from 2021-11-29T12:58

Jimbo, Daniel Storey, Lynsey Hooper and Matt Davies-Adams are all over the Premier League weekend and midweek action. Carrick’s United go ultra-defensive to draw at Stamford Bridge. Rangnick’s Uni...

If football was mathematical from 2021-11-25T16:41

Jimbo welcomes Duncan Alexander, Tom Williams and Nooruddean Choudry in for a jam-packed Totally Football Show. As exclusively revealed by The Athletic, Ralf Rangnick looks set to take over as int...

Dropping that knowledge bomb from 2021-11-22T23:11

Jimbo welcomes James Horncastle, Julien Laurens, Raphael Honigstein and Alvaro Romeo into the Euro pod after a hugely eventful week in the world of football. Lyon v Marseille is abandoned after ye...

Watch the energy crackle from 2021-11-22T13:41

Jimbo is joined by Daniel Storey, Dan Bardell and Adrian Clarke after a momentous weekend in the Premier League weekend.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is dismissed as Man United manager after a 4-1 thrashing...

Looking for 1p under a rug from 2021-11-18T16:46

After a cracking international break, Jimbo, Duncan Alexander, Charlie Eccleshare and Flo Lloyd-Hughes preview a tantalising Premier League weekend. England batter San Marino 10-0 to qualify for t...

Playing against holograms from 2021-11-15T14:01

In an international week full of drama, Jimbo welcomes Julien Laurens, Matt Davies-Adams and Sasha Goryunov into the pod. Serbia strike late to win in Lisbon and secure their World Cup qualificati...

A bloke saying some stuff about another bloke from 2021-11-11T00:22

Jimbo is joined by Rory Smith, James Horncastle and Colin Millar ahead of crunch time in World Cup qualifying. It’s going down to the wire as Spain face a tense double-header with Greece and Swede...

Pyrrhic point from 2021-11-08T21:53

Jimbo, James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo look back on a weekend across Europe headlined by new gaffers and late drama. Barcelona celebrate the appointment of Xa...

A stranger they had nothing in common with from 2021-11-08T13:56

Jimbo welcomes Daniel Storey, Adrian Clarke and Charlie Eccleshare into the studio after a weekend where two Premier League managers bite the dust. City dominate the Manchester derby at Old Traffo...

Make history from 2021-11-04T16:22

Jimbo, Michael Cox, Adam Crafton and Duncan Alexander reflect on a massive midweek and preview a giant Premier League weekend. With Ronaldo once again Man United’s saviour in the Champions League ...

Thumbs up guys from 2021-11-01T22:47

With Champions League matchday 4 looming, Jimbo, James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Alvaro Romeo and Julien Laurens cast their eye over the continent. Barcelona have begun life after Ronald Koe...

Shoots like a horse from 2021-11-01T13:48

Jimbo, Daniel Storey, Dan Bardell and Tom Williams are on hand to react to another managerial casualty in the Premier League. Saturday’s defeat at home to Man United signals the end for Nuno at Sp...

You’ve all but eaten a worm from 2021-10-28T15:58

Jimbo welcomes along Duncan Alexander, Charlie Eccleshare and Robyn Cowen after League Cup last 16 week and ahead of Premier League matchday 10. Manchester City are out of the League Cup for the f...

It’s not you, it’s me from 2021-10-25T21:30

Jimbo, James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Alvaro Romeo and Julien Laurens are back to give you your fill of Euro football chat. El Clasico, Le Classique, Il Derby D’Italia and De Topper. It was...

Three handles from 2021-10-25T12:45

After one of the most incredible results in Premier League history, Jimbo is joined by Daniel Storey, Lynsey Hooper and a reeling Nooruddean Choudry. Manchester United are thrashed 5-0 by Liverpoo...

We’ve all got numbers from 2021-10-21T15:43

Jimbo, Duncan Alexander, Adam Crafton and Dominic Fifield take in another frantic midweek of Champions League action and a tantalising Premier League weekend. Man United rely on spirit, courage an...

Don’t use the ovens from 2021-10-18T22:40

Ahead of Champions League matchweek 3, Jimbo’s back with the Euro crew – namely James Horncastle, Alvaro Romeo, Raphael Honigstein and Julien Laurens. This week in Europe offers such delights as A...

Collective flinch from 2021-10-18T12:59

Jimbo is joined by Daniel Storey, Adrian Clarke and Sasha Goryunov after another stellar Premier League weekend. Newcastle’s new era begins in dismal fashion with defeat at home to Spurs. There ma...

Very expensive bay leaf from 2021-10-14T15:25

Jimbo welcomes Michael Cox, Duncan Alexander and Dominic Fifield into the Totally pod as the Premier League returns with a fascinating fixture list. Ranieri returns to the Premier League, Vieira g...

Arsene Wenger entered the chat from 2021-10-11T12:29

Jimbo welcomes Julien Laurens, Colin Millar and Matt Davies-Adams into the chat after another dramatic weekend of international football. France secure the Nations League title with another come f...

Cub Scout Clasico from 2021-10-07T14:04

Jimbo is joined by Rory Smith, Duncan Alexander and Adrian Clarke on the pod where, in spite of the international break, there’s plenty to discuss. Mike Ashley’s reign at Newcastle looks to be com...

Fashion week from 2021-10-04T21:03

Jimbo is joined once again by Raphael Honigstein, James Horncastle, Alvaro Romeo and Julien Laurens after a weekend where Europe’s big guns all taste defeat. PSG are beaten for the first time this...

Individual against system from 2021-10-04T12:41

Jimbo, Daniel Storey, Charlie Eccleshare and Lynsey Hooper watch the Premier League sign off in style ahead of the international break. Liverpool v Man City gives us 45 minutes of pure pleasure on...

Disillusioned Jedi from 2021-09-30T15:32

Jimbo, Duncan Alexander, Tom Williams and Adam Crafton react to another enthralling midweek in the Champions League. It’s a last-gasp, lucky victory for Man United against Villarreal, saved by De ...

Great effort from 2021-09-27T21:55

For a look ahead to Matchday 2 in the Champions League, who else would you rather hear from than Jimbo, James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo? PSG host Man City on ...

Living heat map from 2021-09-27T12:15

Jimbo welcomes Daniel Storey, Sasha Goryunov and Colin Millar into the pod after another pulsating weekend of Premier League action. The North London derby is settled before half-time with young G...

Hot ref chat pot from 2021-09-23T15:40:40

Jimbo, Tom Williams, Adam Crafton and Dan Bardell pick apart another packed week of football fun. The Carabao Cup’s biggest story is victory for Moyes at Old Trafford at last. Could Man United’s b...

Chafing might be an issue from 2021-09-20T20:46:10

Jimbo is joined by Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens, James Horncastle and Alvaro Romeo to chew over a smorgasbord of European football action. PSG make it 6 wins out of 6 in Ligue 1 but all the ...

German Neil Warnock from 2021-09-20T11:51

Jimbo, Flo Lloyd-Hughes, Matt Davies-Adams and Daniel Storey cast their eyes over another dramatic weekend as the Premier League perhaps begins to take shape. Chelsea swot Spurs aside on Sunday as...

Heimlichs for everyone from 2021-09-16T15:31

Jimbo welcomes along Duncan Alexander, Tom Williams and Natalie Gedra as the Champions League gets back into full swing. Manchester United are upset away at Young Boys. Do they lack personality in...

There are no plasters left from 2021-09-14T00:41

The Champions League and Europa League return, with Jimbo, James Horncastle, Alvaro Romeo and Julien Laurens on hand to preview Matchday 1. Barcelona host Bayern, with Barca now bigger underdogs t...

Jobbing magician from 2021-09-13T12:04

Jimbo is joined by Carl Anka, Daniel Storey and Dom Fifield after another eyebrow-raising Premier League weekend. The return of Ronaldo sees the Portuguese score twice as Man Utd beat Newcastle 4-...

Creeping flappiness from 2021-09-09T15:21

The Premier League is back and so are Jimbo, Duncan Alexander, Adrian Clarke and Nooruddean Choudry. England are pegged back in Poland late on in a game where Gareth Southgate doesn’t make any sub...

This is what football sounds like from 2021-09-07T14:00

You'll have heard Daniel Storey speaking on Monday's pod about how he's about to attend his first football match since March 2020. And while many of you will have returned to grounds for the new se...

Christmas only takes a day from 2021-09-06T14:24

Jimbo welcomes Daniel Storey, Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Colin Millar into the pod on a weekend where crazy things are happening all around the world. While other nations are slipping up, England have b...

Classic Como from 2021-09-02T03:09

Earlier than usual, it’s your international break Totally Football Show with Jimbo, Duncan Alexander, Tom Williams and Sasha Goryunov. Can England recover from their fever dream at Euro 2020 as th...

All the Messis from 2021-08-31T01:07

With the transfer window creaking shut, Jimbo, Julien Laurens, James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein and Alvaro Romeo review the last weekend of club football across Europe before the international ...

Reheated soup from 2021-08-30T01:47

After one of the biggest transfers in years, Jimbo, Adam Crafton, Daniel Storey and David Preece bask in a bumper Premier League weekend. Cristiano Ronaldo is back at Old Trafford. Did United buy ...

Watkings from 2021-08-26T16:07

Big news, big games, it’s all happening in the world of football. And Jimbo, Duncan Alexander, Lynsey Hooper and Adrian Clarke have all the tools to tackle it head on. Harry Kane is staying at Spu...

Lassismo from 2021-08-24T00:15

Jimbo, James Horncastle, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo return to cast their eye over this weekend’s continental football. It’s a good start for Jose Mourinho and Tammy Abraham at Roma in Serie A...

To hell and back from 2021-08-23T03:04

Jimbo welcomes Daniel Storey, Matt Davies-Adams and Colin Millar into the pod after another pulsating Premier League weekend. Chelsea breeze past Arsenal at the Emirates with Lukaku scoring and im...

Blue John caves from 2021-08-19T15:52

Jimbo is joined by Duncan Alexander, Dan Bardell and Charlie Eccleshare ahead of a mouth-watering Premier League weekend. Arsenal v Chelsea headlines the weekend as the panel salivate over the dam...

Fallen into the cauldron from 2021-08-17T00:03

We’re underway in Spain and Germany, with Italy soon to follow. Jimbo, James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo have your back on all things continental. Dortmund come...

Miss! Miss! from 2021-08-16T00:46

The opening weekend of the new Premier League season doesn’t disappoint. Drinking it in with Jimbo are Carl Anka, Sasha Goryunov and Daniel Storey. Tottenham defeat champions Man City in a dream s...

Starting to get the tingles from 2021-08-12T15:32

The Premier League season is almost upon us and Jimbo is joined by the excited trio of Dom Fifield, Natalie Gedra and Tom Williams. The headline fixture of the opening weekend is Tottenham hosting...

Not bitter, little bit disappointed from 2021-08-10T15:23

The European edition returns with your preferred pod posse of Jimbo, James Horncastle, Julien Laurens, Raphael Honigstein and Alvaro Romeo. Lionel Messi becomes a PSG player and will be starring i...

Power League style from 2021-08-09T00:44

Jimbo’s back with the first Totally Football Show of the new season in the company of Daniel Storey, Duncan Alexander and Adam Crafton. One of the biggest transfers in football history is about to...

It's The Totally Football Yearbook 2021! from 2021-07-19T12:35

Nick Miller joins Producer Ben to discuss the biggest news in publishing: The Totally Football Yearbook 2021! The Totally Football Yearbook 2021 - edited by Nick Miller, with a foreword by Jamie C...

Part bleeding but still handsome from 2021-07-12T03:39

Italy are European champions. Jimbo, Carl Anka, James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, David Preece and Daniel Storey review a wonderful night for the Azzurri but a heart-breaking night for England ...

Man scores volley from 2021-07-09T19:09

For the penultimate pod of the Euros, Jimbo is joined by a bumper crew of James Horncastle, Michael Cox, Tom Williams and Duncan Alexander. Anticipation builds ahead of the final at Wembley on Sun...

No root crops on the back pages from 2021-07-08T02:37

Jimbo, Daniel Storey and Duncan Alexander bask in the glory of England reaching their first ever European Championship final. The Three Lions come from behind at Wembley to overcome Denmark and pr...

Wave of soppy emotion from 2021-07-07T01:59

Jimbo is joined by James Horncastle, Adam Crafton and Daniel Storey as the Azzurri ascend to the final of Euro 2020. It took penalties and a little bit of luck but Italy beat Spain at Wembley and ...

Giddiness correspondent from 2021-07-04T01:24

Jimbo, Daniel Storey, Carl Anka and Sasha Goryunov react to a fantastic night for the Three Lions in Rome. England cruise past Ukraine 4-0 and into the last 4 of Euro 2020. A performance that was ...

Reliving Euro 2008 (the one without England) from 2021-07-01T08:59:27

If you want a break from all this England euphoria - or just a bit of perspective - here’s the latest episode of our Euro Stories documentaries, looking back on Euro 2008 . There’s no England in t...

Reliving Euro 2008 (the one without England) from 2021-07-01T08:59:27

If you want a break from all this England euphoria - or just a bit of perspective - here’s the latest episode of our Euro Stories documentaries, looking back on Euro 2008 .

There’s no Engl...

Spiderman meme from 2021-06-30T01:53

Jimbo welcomes Adam Crafton, Raphael Honigstein and Daniel Storey to look back on a momentous day of action as the quarter-finalists at Euro 2020 are finalised. England secure a landmark victory o...

Reduced to a screaming seven-year-old from 2021-06-29T03:37

Jimbo, Carl Anka and Daniel Storey try and make sense of quite possibly the greatest day of tournament football ever. Switzerland knock out world champions France on penalties after a 3-3 draw in ...

I’ll bite my own hand from 2021-06-28T01:37

Jimbo welcomes Michael Cox and Duncan Alexander into the pod after a day of illuminating action at the Euros. Czech Republic hog the headlines by eliminating the Netherlands in the first shock of ...

Rushing to the wrong fire from 2021-06-27T02:13

Jimbo’s back and he’s brought Sasha Goryunov and Tom Williams with him as the knockout stages of Euro 2020 get underway. Denmark dismantle Wales 4-0 in Amsterdam as their fairy-tale continues to t...

Reliving Euro 2004 from 2021-06-24T23:01

It's a rest day here at Totally, so while we gear up for the knockouts of Euro 2020, allow us to take you back to Euro 2004 with the latest episode from The Athletic's Euro Stories, featuring some ...

Big club football from 2021-06-24T01:56

Matt Davies Adams, Daniel Storey and Adam Crafton are here on the day of goals and destiny in the Euros. In Group F, F stood for fun as each team at some stage were bottom of the table or facing En...

The buttock region from 2021-06-23T00:54

Matt Davies Adams, Tom Williams, and Daniel Storey are here as England top Group D and as Scotland bid farewell to their first tournament in 23 years. So Scotland are out but what does it mean? We...

An Aldi own brand Pep Guardiola from 2021-06-22T01:20:54

Matt Davies Adams, Rory Smith, and Sasha Goryunov are here as Denmark make their mark on this tournament and squeeze into the next stage whilst Austria find their fast flowing football. Copenhagen...

Suit that doubles up as sportswear from 2021-06-20T23:00

Matt Davies-Adams welcomes Duncan Alexander and Robyn Cowen into the pod as Wales progress to the knockout stages. Robert Page’s side lose 1-0 in Rome but are still safely in the last 16. Are good...

Proper downer from 2021-06-20T01:19

Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Lynsey Hooper and Tom Williams after arguably the most exciting day of action yet at Euro 2020. Germany bounce back from defeat to France with a 4-1 thrashing of Por...

Lucky for big blokes from 2021-06-19T00:59

Matt Davies-Adams, Duncan Alexander and Daniel Storey react to one of the most anticipated days of Euro 2020 so far. Scotland take a point from Wembley as Steve Clarke’s bold selection pays off. H...

Positive Scotland pants from 2021-06-18T00:53:05

Matt Davies Adams, Daniel Storey, and Carl Anka are here with the fall out from Thursday's action and to set you up for a big Friday. On the show it was an emotional night in Copenhagen as Denmark ...

A kick in the Zubkov from 2021-06-17T00:25:18

Matt Davies-Adams, Michael Cox and Sasha Goryunov are here as Wales arrive, Russia aren't Finnished, and Italy are livin la vida loca-telli. First to Baku where Wales are beaming after their 2-0 vi...

Coke cola from 2021-06-16T01:18

Matt Davies-Adams, Adam Crafton and Tom Williams react to a certain CR7's latest records and our first heavy weight fight. Tuesday night brought us the good, the bad, and the possibly ugly as Fran...

Binary solo from 2021-06-15T01:17

Matt Davies-Adams, Duncan Alexander and Dom Fifield react to a day of record-breaking goals and record-breaking passes at Euro 2020. The Tartan Army’s return to tournament football is an unhappy o...

Contemplating the risky text from 2021-06-14T01:25

Matt Davies-Adams is in the hot seat in the company of Carl Anka and Daniel Storey after a dazzling Day 3 at Euro 2020. England exercise real control and relaxation in their opening game as they d...

Traumatic and frantic from 2021-06-13T00:46

Jimbo, Daniel Storey and Tom Williams reflect on a day overshadowed by the dramatic collapse of Christian Eriksen. Denmark’s star man is thankfully in a stable condition after requiring CPR on the...

Paint rude images into nice images from 2021-06-12T00:56

Jimbo, Duncan Alexander and Sasha Goryunov react to the opening night at Euro 2020 and look ahead to Day 2. Italy make dark horses Turkey look pony with a dominant display in Rome. James Horncastl...

Woo indeed from 2021-06-08T20:51

Jimbo brings you Part 2 of our Euro 2020 preview with Duncan Alexander, Julien Laurens and a motley crew of continental experts. Group F is the group of death. Is victory a foregone conclusion for...

About to do a madness from 2021-06-07T22:40

Jimbo’s back with part 1 of our preview of Euro 2020, in the company of Michael Cox, Tom Williams and Sasha Goryunov. The Three Lions head into essentially a home tournament as favourites. Paul In...

Reliving Euro 96 from 2021-06-02T23:05

The Euros are just around the corner and to get yourself in the mood, here's a taster of The Athletic's excellent new Euro Stories series, in which we relive every European Championship from 1988 t...

In conversation with Pat Nevin from 2021-05-31T23:00

Matt Davies Adams talks to Chelsea and Scotland legend Pat Nevin about his remarkable career on and off the pitch. Pat's autobiography The Accidental Footballer is out in print and audiobook now. I...

Five minutes into the future from 2021-05-30T16:11

Jimbo, Daniel Storey, Carl Anka and Dom Fifield reconvene to wrap up club football once and for all this season. It’s a magnificent weekend for West London football as Chelsea defeat Man City in t...

Just call me from 2021-05-27T15:27

Jimbo is joined by Duncan Alexander, Lynsey Hooper and Tom Williams to comb through a footballing week full of finals. Villarreal win their first ever major trophy, as Unai Emery claims yet anothe...

Narcotic levels from 2021-05-24T19:37

Jimbo brings you the final European edition of the season with James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Alvaro Romeo and Julien Laurens. Atletico are La Liga champions for the first time in 7 years a...

Virtual fireplace from 2021-05-24T01:24

The Premier League season comes to a close with Jimbo, Michael Cox, Daniel Storey and Sasha Goryunov here to soak up the drama. It’s Liverpool and Chelsea who make the top 4 as Leicester miss out,...

Five different goalkeeper kits from 2021-05-20T15:34

Jimbo is joined by Adam Crafton, Duncan Alexander and David Preece ahead of the final weekend of the Premier League season. Three teams are battling it out for the one remaining place in the Champ...

Mosh pit ready from 2021-05-17T22:09

Checking into a continental football hotel, it’s Jimbo, James Horncastle, Rafa Honigstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo. The title races in Spain and France are going right down to the wire as ...

Tumbled down that escalator from 2021-05-17T02:29

It’s a weekend that reminds us why we love football, relived by Jimbo, Daniel Storey, Charlie Eccleshare and Adrian Clarke. Leicester win their first ever FA Cup. A classic cup final by dint of ha...

You can’t outrun maths from 2021-05-13T15:17

Jimbo welcomes Michael Cox, Dominic Fifield and Duncan Alexander into the pod to preview some big cup finals. Chelsea face Leicester in the FA Cup final, with both sides experiencing contrasting f...

The most beautiful club in the world from 2021-05-10T22:50

Jimbo and the Euro crew of James Horncastle, Rafa Honigstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo take apart another dramatic weekend across the continent. Lille are closing in on a first title in 10 ...

Table read from 2021-05-10T02:47

Jimbo, Adam Hurrey, Carl Anka and Daniel Storey are back as the race for Champions League football takes more twists and turns. Leicester suffer a shock defeat at home to Newcastle. Are they set t...

Transfers are the philosophy from 2021-05-06T15:53

Jimbo is joined by Michael Cox, Duncan Alexander and Tom Williams as the 2021 Champions League final becomes set in stone. Chelsea and Man City both overcome Real Madrid and PSG with relative ease...

Beef Cherki from 2021-05-03T22:47

Jimbo meets up with Euro pals James Horncastle, Rafa Honigstein, Alvaro Romeo and Julien Laurens to look ahead to the Champions League semi-final second legs.Inter are champions for the first time ...

Assembling the airplane in mid-air from 2021-05-03T00:42

Jimbo welcomes Daniel Storey, Adrian Clarke and Sasha Goryunov into the pod on another weekend where off the field issues overshadow the action. Manchester United v Liverpool becomes the first Pre...

Projected onto a bedsheet from 2021-04-29T13:56

Jimbo, Jack Lang, Duncan Alexander and David Preece dissect a big old week for English football teams. Man City deliver one of their best ever away performances to turn the Champions League semi-f...

Reverse Russian doll from 2021-04-26T21:41

Jimbo welcomes Rafa Honigstein, James Horncastle, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo as we look ahead to the Champions League semi-finals and some exhilarating title races. Lille come from 2-0 down t...

Morass of shapeless football from 2021-04-26T01:40

Jimbo is joined by Daniel Storey, Dom Fifield and Tom Williams, as the first major silverware of the season in England is dished out. Manchester City win the Carabao Cup for the 4th year in a row ...

Disappointing cut to the ground from 2021-04-22T15:02

Jimbo is joined by the elite line-up of Michael Cox, Charlie Eccleshare and Duncan Alexander. The European Super League appears to have collapsed as quickly as it was formed with the Big Six in En...

When they all had the dagger from 2021-04-19T23:09

Jimbo assembles his own elite European line-up of Rafa Honigstein, James Horncastle and Alvaro Romeo. With the European Super League now a fully proposed project, the panel discuss if there’s any ...

Creatively dull people from 2021-04-19T01:52

Jimbo, Carl Anka, Daniel Storey and Matt Davies-Adams discuss a weekend that could be seismic for football in this country and around the continent. The Premier League’s “Big Six” clubs announce t...

Tights from M&S from 2021-04-15T15:16

Jimbo welcomes Pat Nevin, Duncan Alexander and Sasha Goryunov for an in-depth discussion on the Champions league quarter-finals. It’s elimination for the holders Bayern and a triumph for PSG and f...

Serve chilled from 2021-04-12T21:51:21

Jimbo, Rafa Honigstein, James Horncastle, Alvaro Romeo and Julien Laurens cast their eyes over the Champions League quarter-final second legs. PSG have the advantage over Bayern and are on the ver...

Tyneside Tom Williams from 2021-04-11T23:58

Jimbo, Michael Cox, Adam Hurrey and Daniel Storey take in an enthralling Premier League weekend. West Ham take another step towards Champions League football thanks to that man Jesse Lingard, as L...

The green zone from 2021-04-08T15:26

Jimbo welcomes Duncan Alexander, Natalie Gedra and Dominic Fifield into the pod as the Champions League quarter-finals deliver on entertainment. An Mbappe-inspired PSG win 3-2 in Munich. Have they...

Renovate emotional memories from 2021-04-05T22:03:07

Jimbo is joined by Rafa Honigstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo to look ahead to some mouth-watering Champions League quarter-finals. Liverpool travel to Madrid to face a Ramos-less Real. Will...

Tableau of losers from 2021-04-05T02:21

Jimbo, Rory Smith, Daniel Storey and Tom Williams discuss an eyebrow-raising return for the Premier League. West Brom secure one of the shock results of the season, thrashing Chelsea 5-2 at Stamfo...

Shave twice a day from 2021-04-01T15:57:03

Jimbo is joined by Duncan Alexander, Adrian Clarke and Lynsey Hooper to wave goodbye to the international break and say hello to the return of the Premier League. Werner and Germany have a shocker...

Incredibly haunted from 2021-03-29T11:31

Jimbo welcomes Daniel Storey, Sasha Goryunov and Charlie Eccleshare into the pod after another epic international weekend. The headlines are dominated by Republic of Ireland’s shock defeat at home...

Totally Football Show....coming up at lunch from 2021-03-28T22:00:52

Slightly later than usual on a Monday, check back in at lunchtime when Jimbo will be joined by Daniel Storey, Sasha Goryunov and Charlie Eccleshare to digest the Republic of Ireland's shock defeat ...

Suburban retired dad from 2021-03-25T16:49

Jimbo, Michael Cox, Tom Williams and Duncan Alexander liven up your international weekend with a bumper Totally Football Show. With the return of World Cup qualifying, we see Wales score one of th...

Benny Hill aura from 2021-03-23T00:14

Juventus are bewitched by Benevento with Pirlo increasingly under pressure, while Lionel Messi and Barcelona are looking back to their old selves with a 6-1 win at Real Sociedad. Lewandowski is cl...

A lively spot from 2021-03-22T02:59

Jimbo welcomes Daniel Storey, David Preece and Dion Fanning after a weekend of pivotal league and cup action. Leicester progress to the FA Cup semi-finals with victory over Manchester United. Are ...

Fun content, awful people from 2021-03-18T16:54

Jimbo, Michael Cox, Jack Lang and Duncan Alexander dig into a footballing week containing Champions League, Premier League and FA Cup action. Chelsea see off Simeone’s Atletico while both Italian ...

No more crocodiles to eat from 2021-03-16T00:50

Jimbo, James Horncastle, Alvaro Romeo, Rafa Honigstein and Julien Laurens cast their eyes over another big week of Champions League and Europa League action. Joachim Low decides to step down as Ge...

You are alright. For you, this is nothing. from 2021-03-15T03:35

Jimbo discusses the Premier League weekend with Charlie Eccleshare, Daniel Storey&Matt Davies-Adams, a matchday with some truly unforgettable moments. Arsenal bag the bragging rights by beating To...

Colossus with feet of clay from 2021-03-11T16:44

Jimbo welcomes Karen Carney, Duncan Alexander and Sasha Goryunov into the pod during a massive week of Champions League and Premier League action. Messi and Ronaldo are out of the Champions League...

Defeat is a part of success from 2021-03-08T23:28

Jimbo, James Horncastle, Rafa Honigstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo are back ahead of some mouth-watering Champions League second legs. Dortmund prepare for Sevilla by losing a classic Klass...

World’s least subtle shoplifter from 2021-03-08T03:24

Jimbo is joined by Adam Hurrey, Michael Cox and Daniel Storey as the Premier League leaders lose and the battle for survival heats up big time. The panel praise the Solskjaer strategy as he has Pe...

Steering into the skid from 2021-03-04T16:02

We look ahead to the Manchester derby with the big question looming – will it be 0-0? Can United step it up from their lacklustre midweek performance at Palace or is Bruno Fernandes knackered? Sou...

Fishy transaction from 2021-03-01T23:54

The old board at Barcelona, including Bartomeu, are arrested regarding financial issues. Meanwhile Inter look unstoppable in Serie A but their owners Suning have ceased operations. There’s further...

Cartoon musical notes from 2021-03-01T03:43

Chelsea and Man United deliver another 0-0. Which means Man City go 12 points clear at the top of the table with their 20th win in a row against West Ham, showcasing possibly the best bench ever. ...

The limits of knowledge about football from 2021-02-25T16:41

Man City make it 19 wins in a row with victory over Monchengladbach. Next up, 4th placed West Ham. Has Pep Guardiola solved football? And is Joao Cancelo a contender for player of the year? Thomas...

Unconscious human traits from 2021-02-22T23:25

Inter are victorious in the Milan derby, led by a rampant Romelu Lukaku. Is it their Scudetto to lose? Bayern lose at Eintracht Frankfurt to inject new life into Leipzig and the Bundesliga title r...

Everybody needs a little time away from 2021-02-22T00:54

West Ham are in the top 4 and are the top team in London. The Hammers beat Spurs with David Moyes building a team in his own image and Jose Mourinho offering diminishing returns Everton win at Anf...

Ultimate football destroyer from 2021-02-18T15:51

The return of the Champions League provides another rude awakening for Barcelona as PSG run wild at the Camp Nou. And 2021 looks to be pointing towards a changing of the guard from Ronaldo v Messi ...

Your body’s passing you a bill from 2021-02-15T23:08

Barcelona take on a Neymar-less PSG with memories of the 2017 Remontada still lingering. Will this be Lionel Messi’s last hurrah in a Barca shirt? Will a vulnerable Liverpool be able to cope with ...

The world’s saddest victory parade from 2021-02-15T02:20:01

Jimbo, Carl Anka, Daniel Storey and Charlie Eccleshare look back on huge wins for Fulham, Manchester City and Arsenal. Plus: more misery for Klopp and Mourinho; Brendan Rodgers’ special sauce and w...

Gareth Bale's feelings from 2021-02-11T16:14

Joining Jimbo on the show this Thursday is Duncan Alexander, Dom Fifield, and Karen Carney as they review the FA Cup 5th round including that humdinger at Goodison. Plus there's footballing Son and...

A blond robot with no feelings from 2021-02-09T01:05

The European crew assemble! Jimbo is joined by Rafa Honigstein, James Horncastle, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo to look back on a disastrous weekends for Dortmund and Marseilles. Plus: More Messi...

This is dead. This is over from 2021-02-08T03:28

Jimbo is joined by Daniel Storey, Michael Cox and Sasha Goryunov as they review Man City’s 4-1 win over Liverpool, their first victory at Anfield since 2003, a thriller between Manchester United an...

Interchangeable people from Northampton called Mike or Kevin from 2021-02-04T16:22:12

Jimbo is joined by Rory Smith, Faye Carruthers and Duncan Alexander to look ahead to Liverpool’s potentially season-defining game against Man City after their home defeat to Brighton. Plus: United ...

Seven shots on target from 2021-02-01T23:01

Details of Lionel Messi’s contract are leaked to the press, with Messi pocketing an estimated half a billion Euros. With Barcelona in dire financial straits, what’s the future for Messi and for the...

Caught in the squeeze from 2021-02-01T03:19

Brighton earn their first home win of the season in the Premier League by beating Tottenham on Sunday night. Without Harry Kane, how will Mourinho’s Spurs cope with Tuchel’s Chelsea this week? And ...

Xhaka Can’t as Arsenal are annihilated at Anfield and Mbappe to PSG from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On today’s Totally Football Show, AC Jimbo is joined by Michael Cox, Julien Laurens, Leroy Rosenior and Iain Macintosh. These people should have better things to do on a bank holiday than talk fo...

Harry Maguire’s formidable frame, Benitez v Bilic, and the Ederson shuffle from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On your brand new Totally Football Show, AC Jimbo is joined by James Horncastle, Adam Hurrey, and Mark Schwartzer. Only one of those four won back-to-back Premier League winners medals - not that...

Man United looking menacing, ill-advised celebrations, and West Brom’s axis of evil from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On the latest Totally Football Show, AC Jimbo is joined by Kelly Cates, Iain Macintosh and Philippe Auclair to look back on a splendid weekend in - or is it on? - Planet Football. Philippe report...

Goalkeeping gripes, defensive walls, and Spurs look to end their Wembley wobbles from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On today’s Totally Football Show, AC Jimbo is joined by James Horncastle, Michael Cox and (deep breath) former-Darlington-and-Aberdeen-goalie-turned-pundit, David Preece. David’s on hand to give ...

Chelsea crash and Burn-ley as Huddersfield make their mark from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Boom! It's episode two of the Totally Football Show, and AC Jimbo is joined by Rafa Honigstein, Leroy Rosenior and Iain Macintosh to mull over a splendiferous opening weekend in the Premier League...

A New Hope from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Finally, in a world starved of topical football podcasts, The Totally Football Show has arrived. Pod legend James Richardson crosses the Rubicon with Kelly Cates, James Horncastle, Julien Laurens, ...

The Totally Football Show with James Richardson...coming soon from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ho-hum for England, hope for Scotland and humiliation for Italy from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On today’s Totally Football Show, AC Jimbo welcomes to the fold newcomers Seamas O’Reilly from the Irish Times and Watford’s former sporting director Luke Dowling, and they take their spots alongsi...

The (transfer) window of discontent and your essential Champions League almanac from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this edition of the Totally Football Show, AC Jimbo is joined by Rafa Honigstein, James Horncastle and Andy Brassell to give their two penn’orth on Sanches to Swansea, the Ox to Liverpool and th...

Extracting gold from rocks from 2021-01-28T16:54

Manchester United’s title hopes are dealt a blow by Sheffield United who win at Old Trafford. Could the greatest of great escapes be on? Next up for United, it’s Arsenal on Saturday. Are the resur...

So brief but so intense from 2021-01-26T00:38

Thomas Tuchel is set to fill the vacancy left by Lampard at Stamford Bridge. Will his coaching skills allow him to succeed at Chelsea where Frank failed? Atalanta do Atalanta things to leaders AC ...

Concede a goal to a coffee cup from 2021-01-25T03:58

Manchester United knock out Liverpool in a ding-dong battle at Old Trafford, thanks to Fernandes. And the sensational Shaw. It’s another defeat for Liverpool but were there positives for Klopp? Th...

Pathetic beyond adequate description from 2021-01-21T15:59

Leicester beat Chelsea in a match summed up by the panel as well-coached versus not well-coached. Does Frank Lampard know what’s going wrong? Man United stay top of the table. Is Solskjaer’s laid-...

Like a flower put back in water from 2021-01-19T00:07

Celebrations in the Basque country as Athletic Bilbao win the Spanish Super Cup in a thriller against Barcelona, with Lionel Messi sent off for the first time in his club career. Inter Milan are v...

Chinny reckon from 2021-01-18T03:24

Man City pummel Palace on Sunday night. Were we too quick to write Pep and his side off? Are they the clear title favourites now? Liverpool and Manchester Utd produce a goalless draw, with the pan...

Battle of the sixes from 2021-01-14T17:09

The top two clash in the Premier League as Liverpool host Manchester United. Will the Reds knock Ole’s men off their perch? Will it boil down to a battle between Paul Pogba (passing university) ver...

Get home early from 2021-01-11T22:33

It’s a big weekend in the Bundesliga as Schalke win for the first time in almost a year. And Monchengladbach come from 2-0 down to beat Bayern. But is Marco Rose destined for Dortmund? In Italy, I...

Bonfire night vibe from 2021-01-11T03:20

There’s no fairy-tale in Crosby but Crawley stun Leeds while Newport give Brighton an almighty scare. Meanwhile Villa and Derby are both forced to play the under 18s. Is it potentially damaging to ...

Charlie Bananas from 2021-01-07T16:54

8th tier Marine host Tottenham in statistically the biggest mismatch in FA Cup history. The Athletic’s Simon Hughes, former Marine mascot and ball-boy, gives us the latest from Crosby. Also there’...

Mainz set from 2021-01-05T00:04

The pod is very excited about Milan v Juventus this coming midweek as the only unbeaten team in the top 5 leagues take on Pirlo, Ronaldo&co. The Bundesliga is back with Bayern again conceding firs...

Karl Power moment from 2021-01-04T00:51

Manchester City are at their scintillating best at Stamford Bridge, putting Frank Lampard under pressure with The Athletic reporting that Chelsea are looking at alternatives. Would it make sense to...

Beautiful audacity from 2020-12-30T17:13:50

From a year like no other, we present our highlights of 2020. From banality to Bertrand Traore. The panel are excited about Man Utd against Aston Villa on New Year’s Day, with Villa fast becoming ...

You can’t have too manyLeos from 2020-12-28T23:17

Thomas Tuchel is sacked in Paris on Christmas Eve, to be replaced by Mauricio Pochettino. Was he hard done by? Or is he destined to always fall out with the hierarchy? And can Pochettino impose his...

Push the swag from 2020-12-21T23:29:20

Bayern go top of the Bundesliga but the headlines surround Leroy Sane the subbed sub. And are Dortmund already on the verge of crisis under their caretaker? Lille are top of Ligue 1 but both organ...

Fallible, awkward, uncomfortable from 2020-12-21T01:22

We have both sides of the divide on Saturday at Selhurst Park – Liverpool run riot over Crystal Palace winning 7-0. Can anyone keep pace or are the champions about to disappear into the distance? ...

Weasel eleven from 2020-12-17T16:35

Liverpool win it late against Tottenham in a game that Jose Mourinho thought Spurs deserved to win. And a game where Curtis Jones turns in an Iniesta-ish performance. Next up for Spurs, it’s Leice...

I am the king of the capital from 2020-12-14T23:51

PSG will play Barcelona in a rematch of the 2017 remontada, it’s Nagelsmann v Klopp, plus Lewandowski v Immobile in the Champions League in 2021. Dortmund bid farewell to Lucien Favre after a 5-1 ...

Ten points for a win from 2020-12-14T03:23

Arsenal suffer their 4th successive home defeat as Burnley win at the Emirates for the first time ever. Are we approaching the end for Mikel Arteta? Has staff upheaval off the field affected morale...

Be a terrible boyfriend from 2020-12-10T16:20

United crash out of the Champions League after another slow start in Leipzig. So we’re fully expecting a Manchester derby win for Solskjaer and co on Saturday. Despite all the Paul Pogba drama.Ther...

L’agence tous risques from 2020-12-07T23:46

Leipzig host Manchester United in a pivotal final fixture, with the Germans fresh from an exhilarating draw with Bayern Munich. It’s been a bad week for Barcelona. They’re not getting points and t...

Tough double whammy from 2020-12-07T02:34

Spurs stay top after another North London derby win. The panel hail Harry Kane, Son and of course Tottenham, channelling Inter 2010. But how worried should Arsenal fans be about Aubameyang, Willian...

Difficult atmosphere from 2020-12-03T16:32

Man United’s Champions League destiny hangs in the balance after defeat at home to PSG. Did Solskjaer make one of the strangest managerial decisions ever? And looking at the negatives for PSG, is K...

Mirror image from 2020-12-01T03:01

Jimbo, James Horncastle, Rafa Honigstein Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo look ahead to the crucial Matchday 5 in the Champions League. Can Real avoid another slip up? Are Inter going to embarrass t...

Sepia tinted from 2020-11-30T03:17

Does the turnaround win at Southampton represent a turning point for Manchester United? Did Chelsea’s 0-0 with Spurs show the maturity of both sides? We dive into the issues raised by Jurgen Klopp...

Replacing St Paul from 2020-11-26T16:28

On a momentous week, Jimbo is joined by Karen Carney, Rory Smith and Adrian Clarke after the passing of Diego Maradona. Thefootball world mourns the loss of a player who inspired more devotion tha...

Monaco fan banter from 2020-11-23T22:34

Leipzig are looking to do the double over Paris Saint-Germain. Along with defeat at Monaco on Friday, are PSG set for Thursday night football? Erling Haaland scores 4 – is he going to another leve...

Inside the actors studio from 2020-11-23T02:02

Liverpool dismantle Leicester, despite some very big name absentees. Is Klopp’s system king?  Tottenham are top of the table after a statement victory over Man City? Does Mourinho have his mojo bac...

Existential red card from 2020-11-19T16:21

The international week was headlined by Spain’s shocking 6-0 win over Germany in the Nations League. Is it time for Germany to pull the trigger and replace Joachim Low. Rafael Honigstein shares his...

Finding Jack Charlton from 2020-11-16T22:28

Finding Jack Charlton chronicles the life and extraordinary career of the World Cup winner and the former Republic of Ireland manager.  The film details the most successful period in Irish football...

High quality conversational value from 2020-11-16T02:31

Belgium beat England 2-0 to end their hopes of winning the Nations League. Is the tide turning on Gareth Southgate or is he just a victim of his own success? They’re still celebrating in Scotland ...

Clean and fresh from 2020-11-11T23:51

Thursday night is huge for Northern Ireland against Slovakia and for Scotland in Serbia, who have gone MacGyver. Could qualification for a first major tournament in 22 years mean redemption for Ste...

Principle of ponytail from 2020-11-09T22:28

Bayern win Der Klassiker but did Dortmund give the rest of the Bundesliga hope? And who took part in El Trashico? Lionel Messi finally scores from open play while Real Madrid are thrashed 4-1 by V...

The little Frenchie from 2020-11-09T02:49

Man City and Liverpool share the spoils in a match-up that reignites both debates on the handball rule and the introduction of 5 substitutes. Leicester go into this international break top of the ...

Wythenshawe’s gone now from 2020-11-05T16:38

Is defeat to Basaksehir a step too far for Solskjaer in the eyes of Man United fans? Nooruddean Choudry aka Bearded Genius tells us. Man City v Liverpool headlines the Premier League weekend. Are ...

Bielefeld denier from 2020-11-02T23:24

Real Madrid versus Inter and Atalanta v Liverpool are the headline acts of this European midweek, with Leipzig also facing PSG in a rematch of last season’s semi-final. We look at Lionel Messi’s r...

Consolation gol from 2020-11-02T02:13

Arsenal fans feel like dancing after a long-awaited win at Old Trafford. A great performance from Arteta. And Mike Dean. But was this classic Solskjaer? And should he be judged harshly for not lead...

It’s time for the big coat from 2020-10-29T16:55:20

It’s a diamond display from Man United who hammer Bundesliga leaders Leipzig 5-0. Next up at Old Trafford, an Arsenal side that have maybe become too structured. Time for some spontaneity? We pay ...

Endemic stagnation from 2020-10-27T00:55:19

Barca lose El Clasico and now travel to Turin to take on a Juventus side struggling for Serie A wins. Is Pirlo under pressure or does he get a free pass? Man United host Bundesliga leaders Leipzig...

Official board games partner from 2020-10-26T02:32:55

Leeds’ breakout performance of the season came at Villa Park on Friday night, with Patrick Bamford appearing Bergkamp-esque. And he played the violin. What other players have secret skills? Chelse...

Leaving your feet exposed from 2020-10-22T15:17:45

How did Manchester United do it again in Paris? Was it down to the emergence of Axel Tuanzabe? Or was it down to PSG’s lack of identity and lack of teamwork? Can Gomez and Fabinho form a formidabl...

Pinball machine from 2020-10-19T22:30

PSG host Manchester United with memories of March 2019 still fresh. Can the Parisians exact revenge? And how close is Mbappe to becoming Ronaldo? Can Ajax overcome Liverpool? Or are the Dutch cham...

Could he be any more prolific? from 2020-10-19T00:47:47

West Ham come from 3-0 down with 8 minutes to go to rescue a point away at Tottenham. Do we credit Moyes for sticking to his guns? Everton stay top as they draw 2-2 in the Merseyside Derby. But th...

The domestication of hamsters from 2020-10-15T15:30:41

Table-topping Everton host champions Liverpool and we’ve got a bumper Merseyside derby preview with both sides of the divide. Plus hear how Calvert-Lewin is profiting from standing still. Arsenal ...

Wenger Unzipped from 2020-10-14T14:54:48

We speak to Arsene Wenger about his new book My Life in Red and White, and indeed his life in general. From working on the farm to working at FIFA. Plus how the game might change, the highlights an...

Hubris pie from 2020-10-11T23:50:40

England beat the number 1 ranked team in the world but it’s a performance that leaves our panel cold. Any chance of Jack Grealish? Or players that can use their left foot? Take a bow Baraclough as...

Transmigration of souls from 2020-10-08T14:01:15

The panel preview the home nations in action in the Euro play-offs, via house tracks and John Delaney’s extravagant expenses. We get misty-eyed about Keegan’s resignation anniversary and Walcott r...

The integrity of the batter from 2020-10-06T15:24:17

RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1a: Gunnersaurus, Cavani and Partey transfer news (01m 00s)• PART 1b: Juventus v No Show Napoli (08m 30s)  • PART 2a: Reaction to Barcelona’s CL draw (19m 40s)• PART 2b: Mo...

Happy eyebrow from 2020-10-05T02:02:46

The champions are beaten 7-2 at Villa Park as Watkins, Grealish and the irrepressible Ross Barkley run wild. Will Klopp address the problem with Liverpool’s high line? Tottenham hammer Manchester ...

Reverse Goldilocks from 2020-10-01T15:35:44

Bielsa takes on Guardiola on Saturday. How will Leeds look to expose Man City? And will Ruben Dias be making the most high-pressure debut in Premier League history? Liverpool travel to Villa Park ...

One kicks and one bites from 2020-09-29T14:47:36

RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1a: Top Euro stories (01m 00s)• PART 1b: Hoffenheim humble Bayern (04m 10s)  • PART 2: Roma 2 - Juve 2  (13m 00s)• PART 3: Luis Suarez’s fruitful debut for Atletico Madrid ...

The Suarez future from 2020-09-28T02:11:04

Leicester stay top with a stunning 5-2 win at the Etihad. Is Jamie Vardy underrated in terms of his football intelligence? And to what extent do City failings boil down to poor recruitment? Chelse...

Snakeskin shoes from 2020-09-24T16:02:19

Will the visit of Wolves be West Ham’s best chance of a Premier League win before November? And is David Moyes better off managing remotely? Plus why Crystal Palace v Everton is the game of the wee...

Messi of the middle class from 2020-09-21T21:04:57

Bayern continue to look unbeatable as they batter Schalke but it’s Dortmund that have us all excited with their all-English front 4. Andrea Pirlo makes a winning start to management as Juventus se...

Demo version of FIFA from 2020-09-21T02:18:04

Chelsea’s really nice lads are taken apart by the champions. Liverpool’s front three have started the season on fire. And now they’ve got Thiago. Zaha refuses to sulk and rips apart Man United. Ca...

It’s jealousy, Rio from 2020-09-17T15:11:15

Tottenham are on the brink of bringing Gareth Bale back to North London. Are they getting the same player that left in 2013? Can Bale repair his reputation having become a bit of a laughing stock? ...

Money greedy piranha from 2020-09-14T23:18:24

PSG have lost their first two games after a Classique that saw 5 red cards and continuing controversy. Was it a terrible advert for Ligue 1 or is everyone now excited about a title race in France? ...

Bone density from 2020-09-13T23:41:51

Liverpool edge past Leeds in a seven-goal thriller. How did Bielsa’s side give the champions so much trouble? It was a less successful weekend for the other promoted sides. With so much economic u...

I never fell out of a tree from 2020-09-09T23:34:21

Leeds return to the Premier League with a trip to Anfield on Saturday. Can Bielsa’s side spring a huge upset at the home of the champions? And what are the prospects of fellow promoted clubs Fulham...

Arrow in the flesh from 2020-09-07T23:45:23

The domestic seasons across the continent are on the horizon. Except for in France where they’ve been back for a few weeks. With PSG’s disrupted start to the season, can Lyon challenge for the titl...

George Costanza style from 2020-09-06T22:43:37

Part 1 of our Premier League preview focuses on the top end. Can Liverpool find the motivation to go again in the title race? Is Pep under pressure to save his reputation? Has Lampard been given a ...

Sometimes you just have to nail a Danish pastry from 2020-09-02T15:25:57

As the Nations League returns to our screens the team give you the lowdown on all the key matches happening this weekend, and Gibraltar v San Marino. We ask whether Jack Grealish fits into Gareth ...

The common touch from 2020-08-30T20:56:06

Lionel Messi handed in a transfer request at the Camp Nou. Is he Manchester City bound? Has he burnt all bridges with Barca? England’s squad was announced amid a backdrop of Harry Maguire’s arrest...

Roll the loaded dice from 2020-08-24T02:05:36

Bayern are kings of Europe for a 6th time. How do they keep getting away with it defensively? Has Hansi Flick turned them into Germany 2014? And could Koeman do the same at Barcelona? As for the l...

The olive in the martini from 2020-08-22T03:29:13

Sevilla won the Europa League. It’s what they do. What are the knock-on effects for Inter? Will it be arrivederci Antonio Conte? Enter Allegri? Bayern face PSG for European football’s greatest pri...

Distinct Khal Drogo stylings from 2020-08-20T01:19:05

The favourites progress to the final with a 3-0 win over Lyon. But did Bayern’s defensive vulnerability show that they are ripe for the picking by PSG on Sunday? The panel play tribute to Gnabry, ...

There's an omen looming from 2020-08-19T00:16:18

As the French champions eased to a 3-0 victory over RB Leipzig, are they more than just a team of superstars? Or are they in fact a team? Julien Laurens and Rafa Honigstein join us once more ahead...

Not the face from 2020-08-18T00:51:03

Inter sweep aside Shakhtar to book a final date with Sevilla. Have Inter fans got their club back and can Conte finally strike it lucky in Europe? Julien Laurens and Rafa Honigstein join us ahead ...

Outstanding in their field from 2020-08-17T01:30:49

Manchester United lose the semi-final to Europa League juggernauts Sevilla, with some shoddy defending and sloppy finishing. Is the big problem that they lack a ruthless striker? And was it Romelu ...

Too many vowels from 2020-08-16T01:21:48

Lyon upset Man City with a 3-1 win in Lisbon to become the 2nd French team to progress to the semi-finals. Julien Laurens tells us about a manager rebuilding his reputation and a club run the right...

Gary Neville against West Brom from 2020-08-15T02:03:11

Bayern Munich shock the world with an 8-2 victory over Barcelona to progress to the Champions League semi-finals. It looks like the end of a generation for many at Barca. How did we get here and wh...

Shouting in the middle of the ocean from 2020-08-14T01:39:22

Leipzig upset the odds and knock out Atletico Madrid to reach the semi-finals. How big a night was this for their managerial prodigy Julian Nagelsmann? Did Simeone sell his side short? And are we a...

A uniquely moist experience from 2020-08-12T23:45:32

RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1: Atalanta 1 - 2 PSG  (01m 00s) • PART 2: A word for the vanquished (12m 30s) • PART 3: RB Leipzig v Atlético Madrid preview - with Rafa Honigstein (17m 300s)• PART 4: The...

Squirt emoji from 2020-08-12T01:21:40

RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1: Sevilla 1 - 0 Wolves (01m 30s) • PART 2a: Shakhtar 4 - 1 Basel (10m 40s) • PART 2b: Russian round-up (17m 00s)• PART 3: PSG v Atalanta mega preview (24m 40s)   SIGN UP T...

Prince of trigonometry from 2020-08-11T01:39:45

United progress to the semi’s after extra time despite an incredible performance from the Copenhagen keeper. But are the likes of Rashford and Fernandes flagging? Inter join them in the last 4, di...

Banking and smoking from 2020-08-09T01:15:55

Juventus shock the football world by sacking Maurizio Sarri and then replacing him with Andrea Pirlo in the same day. Can Pirlo handle a daunting first job in management? And is Sarri better off wi...

Luxury Kevin Davies from 2020-08-08T01:19:20

Manchester City sweep aside Real Madrid in possibly their biggest European statement yet. Alvaro Romeo assesses whether Real need a revamp to become a Champions League force again Duncan Alexander...

Deliberate ego from 2020-08-07T00:54:32

Wolves squeak past Olympiakos into a European quarter-final. Up next, a sumptuous Sevilla who dispatch Roma 2-0. Are Lopetegui’s men the best side we’ve seen so far this week? Man City prepare for...

Cooks you slowly from 2020-08-06T01:48:07

Inter Milan and Manchester United progress to the last 8 of the Europa League - can anyone stop them meeting in the final? It could very well be Leverkusen. We reminisce about their previous compe...

Non-original pirate material from 2020-08-02T23:34:43

Arsenal are FA Cup winners once again with Aubameyang proving he is world class. With questions surrounding his future, are there any viable suitors for him? And should defeated Chelsea save the mo...

Multi-goal ding-dong tussle from 2020-07-30T15:23:39

Arsenal take on Chelsea this Saturday in the FA Cup final. With each side’s attacking strengths and defensive weaknesses, could we be in for a classic? It’s time to look back at the Premier League...

So it was all Pogba from 2020-07-27T16:39:41

Juventus win their 9th title in a row, a Scudetto that’s received more criticism than celebration. Are we wrong to be underwhelmed by Maurizio Sarri, the coach who never had anything handed to him?...

Who’s laughing now? from 2020-07-27T01:38:20

Bournemouth are victorious but go down with Watford as Villa stay up. Was it Grealish’s last game at Villa? Was it Howe’s final match as Bournemouth boss? And which teams will be battling relegatio...

Oh Kepa! from 2020-07-23T15:40:09

The Champions League chase goes down to the wire as Leicester take on Man Utd. Big game for the Foxes – and for Brendan Rodgers. The battle to beat the drop is just as exciting, as Aston Villa loo...

Fort Boyard from 2020-07-21T16:16:23

RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1: No Ballon d’Or! (01m 00s) • PART 2a: Juventus 2 - 1 Lazio (05m 00s) • PART 2b: Real’s 34th title and ZZ love (11m 20s)• PART 3a: Niko Kovac comes to Monaco and the retur...

Culturally notorious from 2020-07-20T01:04:30

It’s an Arsenal Chelsea final in the FA Cup as London reigns over Manchester. Did Solskjaer prioritise the league over the cup with his selection? And after some more high-profile De Gea errors, c...

Like Sammy Kuffour from 2020-07-16T15:35:43

Arsenal defy the odds and the stats to beat Klopp and co at the Emirates. They may be champions but are this Liverpool side damaging their legacy? From an Arsenal perspective, can they replicate t...

No camaraderie, no sweetness either from 2020-07-14T00:13:19

The Champions League quarter-finals look lopsided with some big names on one side of the draw. So could this finally be PSG’s year? Man City will be in the running, as they will next season with t...

Backup for wooden barns from 2020-07-13T01:48:31

Norwich are relegated but the other 4 in the bottom 5 are all victorious, including an incredible turnaround as Bournemouth batter Leicester. What has happened to the Foxes? Sheffield United smash...

Control of the Stokenchurch bypass from 2020-07-09T15:19:05

It’s the North London derby on Sunday as Tottenham and Arsenal compete for bragging rights and not much else? And how much are the Amazon film crew to credit for an extraordinary season at Spurs? ...

They want a name on that bench from 2020-07-06T23:40:24

Bayern complete the double with victory in the Pokal. Will Lewandowski win the Ballon D’Or? Will Thiago be at Liverpool next season? The title race could well be over in Italy as Cristiano finally...

Dispensing tactical justice from 2020-07-06T02:58:34

Southampton stun Man City as Liverpool labour to victory over Villa. Brighton seem safe but it looks like bye-bye Bournemouth. All because of the recruitment. Arsenal are playing Arteta-taka but w...

Pep might wash his jet from 2020-07-02T16:18:29

West Ham shock Chelsea in a thrilling London derby. The Hammers move up to 30 points – could that be enough to stay up? And how worried should Frank Lampard be about that performance? Laurie Whitw...

Susceptible to a bit of flattery from 2020-06-29T23:02:19

It was a terrible week for Barcelona in La Liga as they lose ground and Messi loses respect. But everyone’s talking about those assists from Benzema and Cazorla. It was a dramatic weekend of Bunde...

Pied Piper march from 2020-06-29T01:42:13

It was a weekend of quarter-final football, as well as Premier League action, where we possibly learnt more about the losers than the winners. Could declining Leicester miss out on the top 4 or eve...

And now it’s there from 2020-06-26T00:41:15

With the help of Duncan Alexander, Rory Smith and devoted Red Sasha Goryunov, we react to the end of one of the most famous sporting droughts. What will it mean for Liverpool in the future? Is it d...

60 million pounds of nothing from 2020-06-25T03:29:55

Liverpool wipe the floor with Palace and could be champions by Thursday night. Man City’s game with Burnley was overshadowed by a White Lives Matter banner flown by plane. We discuss one of the mos...

Emotion escaping from somebody’s body from 2020-06-22T02:49:14

No doubt that it was a dour derby on Merseyside but the weekend prompted plenty of questions. Did Mourinho get it wrong with his tactics? Are Arsenal done as a top 5 team? And have water breaks bec...

Beginning to age disgracefully from 2020-06-18T03:14:54

It’s an evening of firsts in England with the first Premier League games behind closed doors and the first failure of goal-line technology. Hawk-eye denies Sheffield United a clear goal. Should Vil...

Blurry masses from 2020-06-15T07:00

With the 2019/20 season set to get back underway on Wednesday, we look at the key talking points still to be resolved. What records can Liverpool break? Is it a race for the top 5? The Athletic’s S...

Classic embarrassing move from 2020-06-11T17:58:24

2004/05 saw a Champions League winner that finished level on points with Bolton. Rafa Benitez’s Liverpool went on an incredible journey to Istanbul. But Carlo Ancelotti’s Milan were 3-0 up at half-...

Let’s just use teletext from 2020-06-07T23:09:10

The pod travels back 20 years, giving us a chance to bang the Marcus Stewart for England drum, reminisce about Wycombe’s FA Cup run and discuss Daniel’s favourite Premier League goal ever. Modern d...

Intellectual doping from 2020-06-04T17:05:37

03/04 was the making of Mourinho on the world stage and the unravelling of Ranieri at Chelsea. We look back at a campaign that featured a goal-crazy Monaco side, one of Arsenal’s great European nig...

The clang of modern football from 2020-05-31T23:54:48

The last Premier League season of the century. A time when Roy Keane was player of the year and Phillips and Bridges were banging in them in. The Dons met their Premier League demise while Di Canio...

Grass art maniac from 2020-05-28T18:46:40

The 2002-03 Champions League campaign saw Serie A come roaring back after a few seasons out of the spotlight. Carlo Ancelotti claimed his first Champions League trophy against his old club Juventus...

Matching pink Ferraris from 2020-05-25T00:03:17

98/99 brought us the highest quality of title races, John Gregory’s big mouth, and Van Hooijdonk and Di Canio behaving badly. We look back at the second week of Bundesliga action since its return, ...

Sausage factory owner from 2020-05-21T17:36:51

The 01/02 campaign saw Real Madrid win their 9th European Cup at the expense of Bayer Leverkusen, who knocked out all three English clubs on the way to the final. It was the first season of Xavi at...

Conglomerate striker from 2020-05-18T01:14:28

The panel look back at the 97/98 season. Home to one of the best individual performances of the Premier League era. And the most bizarre managerial unveiling of the Premier League era. Arsenal do t...

More centimetres to score from 2020-05-14T17:37:03

The panel look back at Bayern’s first European Cup win in 25 years. It was the final with all the penalties, so naturally the Germans won it. Featuring Oliver Kahn at his peak, bad boy Stefan Effen...

Football with broccoli from 2020-05-10T22:55:43

Back in 1996/97, there was an Italian influx, Manchester United were the worst champions ever and Leeds experienced peak George Graham. Plus there was Arsene Wenger, Ali Dia, Calamity James, Peter ...

After 90 minutes of sheer hell from 2020-05-07T18:02:02

The Champions League season at the turn of the century was lit up by Batistuta’s Fiorentina, Mihajlovic’s Lazio and Flo’s Chelsea. The whole thing was won by Redondo’s Real, who were victorious in ...

Get a Wim Jonk while you’re at it from 2020-05-03T22:07:19

The 94/95 season saw Shearer and Sutton fire Blackburn to their first title in 81 years. And Forest finished 3rd! The panel look back on a game-changing campaign for the Premier League, as a combin...

Airplanes in the belly from 2020-04-30T17:44:31

98/99 is defined by Man United’s treble success. We force Rafa to relive the United Bayern final - the substitutions that went right and the substitutions that went wrong. It’s a campaign also feat...

Blobby In, Branfoot Out from 2020-04-26T23:01

United’s second season in the Premier League wasn’t so difficult as they crushed all opposition in 93/94. Were they better than the United side of 98/99? Plus we bask in the beauty of Cole and Le T...

Club of the humble from 2020-04-23T17:34:01

Jupp Heynckes’s Real, thanks to the heroics of Predrag Mijatovic and Christian Karembeu, turned over Juve in the final, at the end of a scintillating campaign showcasing Shevchenko, Trezeguet and A...

Current wine importer from 2020-04-19T23:01

The 2011/12 Premier League campaign saw Manchester City pip rivals United to the title on goal difference on the last day. You might remember how it ended. But do you remember it was Alan Pardew’s ...

The human can opener from 2020-04-16T17:43:29

The panel travel back to 96/97 when Dortmund and Schalke did a European double. Dortmund’s only Champions League success powered by Sammer, Ricken and Paul Lambert. Duncan invites us into a wonderf...

Eight more votes than Theo Zagorakis from 2020-04-12T23:01

Roman Abramovich arrived in England but nobody could beat Arsenal in the Premier League in 03/04. Do they – or indeed Thierry Henry – get enough love? This is the year that the Premier League lost ...

Snake power rankings from 2020-04-09T16:10:53

We travel back in time to the 95/96 season of the Champions League which gives us a chance to rave about Raul. It was a disastrous campaign for Blackburn and a watershed moment for Juventus and Aja...

Division One rolled in glitter from 2020-04-05T23:01

Today, the panel look back to 92-93, the very first Premier League campaign that saw Manchester United’s dominance commence and Clough’s last knockings at Nottingham Forest. We discuss Norwich as t...

Like a luxury Stewart Downing from 2020-04-02T15:13:53

Flicks and Kicks sees the team review United Passions – the FIFA-funded film about FIFA with Tim Roth starring as Saint Sepp Blatter. With Kane’s future up in the air, we flip reverse to a world wh...

Die Hard henchman from 2020-03-30T23:01

PSG had a team to drool over, Milan were permanent fixtures in the final. But 94/95 was arguably Louis Van Gaal’s finest season as a manager, leading his Ajax starlets to Champions League glory. Al...

Dawn of the dour from 2020-03-29T22:25:13

The 04/05 season saw Chelsea end Arsenal and United’s dominance of English football, plus the greatest relegation battle ever. Also big that season - David Prutton, Frank Burrows and David James up...

Baked bean cake from 2020-03-26T16:53:03

Today we take on the film Escape To Victory, where football and POW camps collide. Starring Michael Caine, Sylvester Stallone, Pele, John Wark and that bloke from The Vicar of Dibley. Duncan Alexan...

Volcanic characters from 2020-03-24T00:01

The panel look back at the 93-94 Champions League, a place in which was turned down by PSG! Featuring Capello’s Milan, Cruyff’s Barcelona, Wenger’s Monaco. And Manchester United’s trip to hell. Plu...

I’m a butterfly, you’re worker ants from 2020-03-23T00:01

Keegan’s entertainers up against Fergie’s fledglings. We review one of the great title races in a campaign where English clubs were rubbish in Europe. Except for Forest. Featuring some all-time gre...

Pat Jennings’s oil filters from 2020-03-19T17:29:55

Rory Smith is back to bring us an update on the latest moves within UEFA, as to how to salvage the season. On the agenda today, we offer up a Ronaldinho retrospective, with the brilliant Brazilian ...

A few transfusions from 2020-03-17T00:00:42

We look back at the first Champions League final in 1993, which pitted Berlusconi against the Berlusconi who got busted. Milan versus Bernard Tapie’s Marseille. The only European Cup won by a Frenc...

Couldn’t defend for butter from 2020-03-16T00:01

With all major European leagues suspending football amid the coronavirus pandemic, we discuss with Rory Smith where the authorities go from here and when we might see football played again. Turning...

Elongated Lionel Messi from 2020-03-12T17:04:23

Last year’s Champions League finalists Liverpool and Tottenham are both knocked out at the last 16 stage. Where did it go wrong for the Reds? And are we already reaching the end times under Mourinh...

Qatar karma from 2020-03-10T00:19:58

Like many games this week, PSG v Dortmund will be behind closed doors. Can the Parisians end their knock-out stage hoodoo? And will Atletico upset holders Liverpool at Anfield? Leipzig move aside a...

Clown running through a minefield from 2020-03-09T01:00:01

It’s another man of the match display from the boy wonder Billy Gilmour at Stamford Bridge. Are Man City missing Arteta? We recognise Roy Hodgson’s achievements at Palace and discuss Dean Henderson...

Siegfried Sassoon vibe from 2020-03-05T17:12:33

Tottenham head out of the cup as Eric Dier heads into the stands to confront a fan. We ask if Spurs should be expecting a bit more from the rather expensive Mourinho.Carlo Ancelotti’s heading back ...

I’m not the midfielder you’re looking for from 2020-03-03T00:21:40

Real Madrid win the Clasico, leading many to assume Barcelona – and Lionel Messi – are in decline. Lazio are top of Serie A but is the Italian season in danger of not being completed due to the cor...

Defence and justice from 2020-03-02T01:54:54

The bottom 3 all taste victory in the Premier League. Emma Saunders pops in to discuss whether Watford’s win over the champions elect is the greatest in their history. And the race for the top 4/5 ...

Driving through the smoke from 2020-02-27T16:57:08

Man City make a statement in Europe with their win at the Bernabeu – next up Aston Villa in the Carabao Cup Final. Chelsea are embarrassed by Bayern and the world class Alphonso Davies. Will their ...

The most important of the least important things from 2020-02-25T05:00

Will Bayern and Juve show they deserve to be among the favourites for the Champions League this week? Can a resurgent Napoli upset Barca? And will Real get one over on their old nemesis Pep? Elsewh...

An abject lack of responsibility from 2020-02-24T01:35:52

There’s refereeing controversy in Burnley, Nottingham and Inverness, to name but a few. In the Premier League, there are plaudits aplenty for Saka, Fernandes and McNeil. Plus a look ahead to the Ch...

Niche beef from 2020-02-20T16:38:34

Liverpool and Tottenham are both undone in Europe, both posing very little goal threat. The same can’t be said of Erling Haaland at Dortmund. Just how good can he be? And how far can Atalanta go? T...

Full gas from 2020-02-18T05:00

Will Dortmund v PSG deliver the goal-fest we all expect? Do Leipzig have the experience to progress? And what are the prospects for Atalanta and Atleti? Plus domestically Milinkovic-Savic secures a...

Very particular about his black Diadoras from 2020-02-17T01:36:59

Kieran Maguire from the Price of Football helps us discuss the ramifications of Manchester City’s two-year ban from the Champions League, with 5th becoming the new 4th in the Premier League. Are Li...

86 different pairs of shorts from 2020-02-13T15:54:14

Can Norwich add champions elect Liverpool to their list of Carrow Road scalps? Will Wolves and Leicester feature in one of the games of the season? And has Jose Mourinho gone Full Metal Jacket? Plu...

Put him in the fridge from 2020-02-11T05:00

Inter come from behind to win the Milan derby and go top of Serie A. Could the consequences be serious for Sarri at Juventus? Are Dortmund fed up of Favre after they lose 4-3 to Leverkusen in the B...

Gusty movements from 2020-02-09T23:21:01

Everton are flying under Ancelotti but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t big up Big Dunc and pick on Pickford. Sheffield United are back in the spotlight - hear how they’re becoming a classic mid 90s ...

Electric shock salsa from 2020-02-06T16:31:20

We look ahead to the first half of Matchweek 26 in the Premier League with a six-pointer at the bottom, plus an ageing Palace looking to get back on track. Plus Forest v Leeds, funny Brazilian name...

It makes a hell of a cocktail from 2020-02-04T17:55:23

Kylian in the name of? What's gone on with Tuchel and Mbappe? Is Haaland scoring enough goals?Which Spanish manager has transformed over the years? And for who was the jig up?These and many other q...

Regrettable from 2020-02-03T02:19:10

Liverpool are 22 points clear at the top of the table and could win the title in the Merseyside derby. Why are Manchester City so wasteful? At the other end of the table, West Ham and Watford are o...

A Hotel Babylon vibe from 2020-01-30T17:24:29

There’s the League Cup semi-finals, Premier League weekend and closing of the transfer window to be discussed. Plus Pacman, Thames AFC and Salomon Kalou. RUNNING ORDER:   • PART 1: Man City reach t...

Mountaineering metaphors from 2020-01-28T05:00

Atletico Madrid have slumped under Simeone, as La Liga as a whole asks where have all the goals gone? Germany, that’s where. And that was even before Erling Haaland arrived at Dortmund with his 5 g...

His legs are human legs from 2020-01-27T01:19:24

Shrewsbury force a replay with Liverpool thanks to the “Poundshop Jamie Vardy.” But did Jurgen Klopp go too far with his post-match statement that he and the first-team players will be absent for t...

Vortex of heritage from 2020-01-23T16:59:49

There’s not a lot of love for Solskjaer after Manchester United’s home humbling to Burnley at Old Trafford. But we are singing the praises of Gabriel Martinelli, Ricardo Pereira and Gary Rowett. Pl...

Like the T-Rex in Jurassic Park from 2020-01-21T05:00

Erling Haaland scores 3 on his Dortmund debut, but it’s Timo Werner who’s the top scorer in the Bundesliga. 16 year-old Rayan Cherki scores twice and assists twice for Lyon while Ciro Immobile chas...

Unserious football individual from 2020-01-20T02:15:28

Liverpool take a step closer to the title and Bournemouth a step closer to the drop. Plus we discuss Gary Cahill’s comeback, Pepe Reina’s hotel rooms and Adama Traore – football loophole. RUNNING O...

Younger than Damon Albarn from 2020-01-16T16:33:10

RUNNING ORDER:   • PART 1: FA Cup 4th round replay reaction (01m 00s)  • PART 2: Arsenal v Sheff Utd preview with James Shield from The Star, Sheffield (07m 30s)• PART 3: Mike Dean: football icon (...

When there is no structure, there’s chaos from 2020-01-14T05:00

Valverde is shown the door at Barcelona. Does the club’s courting of Xavi, Koeman and Pochettino show they don’t really know what they’re doing? Plus another Valverde makes himself a hero at Real M...

The barrier to fun from 2020-01-13T01:20:25

RUNNING ORDER:   • PART 1: Tottenham 0-1 Liverpool (02m 00s)  • PART 2: Aston Villa 1-6 Man City (15m 00s)• PART 3a: Bournemouth 0-3 Watford&Leicester 1-2 Southampton (22m 00s) • PART 3b: Sheff Utd...

Villain in a Playstation 3 game from 2020-01-09T16:35:21

RUNNING ORDER:   • PART 1: Man Utd 1-3 Man City&Leicester 1-1 Aston Villa (01m 00s)  • PART 2: Arsenal 1-0 Leeds + FA Cup 4th round draw (12m 00s)• PART 3a: Bournemouth v Watford preview with Micha...

We can’t have nice things, can we? from 2020-01-06T00:18:57

RUNNING ORDER:   • PART 1: The magic of the cup? (01m 00s)  • PART 2a: Brighton 0-1 Sheff Wed&Liverpool 1-0 Everton (05m 00s) • PART 2b: More on Everton’s woes with Matt Jones from The Blue Room po...

A joke football club run by clowns from 2020-01-02T16:20:48

RUNNING ORDER:   • PART 1: More football on the telly? (01m 00s)  • PART 2a: Arsenal 2-0 Man Utd (03m 30s)• PART 2b: Southampton 1-0 Tottenham (12m 30s) • PART 2c: Watford 2-1 Wolves (17m 45s)• PAR...

Head canon from 2019-12-30T16:32:36

RUNNING ORDER:   • PART 1: Carl Anka’s origin story (01m 00s)  • PART 2a: Arsenal 1-2 Chelsea (03m 00s)• PART 2b: Burnley 0-2 Man Utd (11m 00s) • PART 3: West Ham replace Pellegrini with Moyes. Ben...

Quelled from 2019-12-27T15:08:18

RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1a: A powerful walk and Jose’s dog (01m 00s) • PART 1b: Leicester 0 - 4 Liverpool (03m 30s) • PART 2a: Chelsea 0 - 2 Southampton (10m 30s)• PART 2b: Arsenal v Chelsea preview...

Bring The Noise - Rafa Honigstein on Klopp from 2019-12-24T09:00

Nick Miller speaks to Rafa Honigstein about the updated edition of his magnificent biography of Jurgen Klopp.  What makes the manager of the current European and now World champions tick?  Can Live...

Their heads just fell off from 2019-12-23T17:15:13

RUNNING ORDER:   • PART 1: Game of the weekend? (01m 00s)  • PART 2a: Racist abuse at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (03m 00s)• PART 2b: Tottenham 0-2 Chelsea (08m 00s) • PART 3: Watford 2-0 Man Utd...

Diet Pep? Sí from 2019-12-19T15:52:14

RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1a: Little cookies big trouble in little Ostersunds (01m 00s) • PART 1b: Arteta and Ancelotti's imminent appointments (04m 00s) • PART 2a: Everton v Arsenal preview (11m 50s)...

Schumacher + De Jong from 2019-12-17T05:00

There’s a Clasico to look forward to and a Champions League draw to react to. Do so in the company of Jimbo, James Horncastle, Alvaro Romeo, Rafa Honigstein and Julien Laurens on a scooter in Paris...

Dog bites man from 2019-12-16T15:32:35

RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1a: Arsenal 0 - 3 City (02m 20s) • PART 1b: DNA managers and Ozil v China (09m 00s) • PART 2a: Vincent Janssen and The Lightening Seeds at the Club World Cup  (13m 00s)• PART...

Economic stratification and an alpaca-walking rosette from 2019-12-12T16:40:02

RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1a: Atalanta and other CL headlines (01m 30s) • PART 1b: What next for Ancelotti? (08m 30s) • PART 1c: And more CL headlines (12m 30s)• PART 2a: Arsenal v Man City preview (1...

We’ll need a big stick against this wolf from 2019-12-10T05:00

Jimbo, James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Alvaro Romeo and Julien Laurens look back at a super significant weekend and look ahead to the final week of the Champions League group stage.  In Italy...

22:44 from 2019-12-09T16:19:16

RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1: City 1 - 2 United (02m 00s) • PART 2a: Everton 3 - 1 Chelsea (09m 00s) • PART 2b: Watford 0 - 0 Palace (17m 00s)• PART 3a: Bournemouth 0 - 3 Liverpool (21m 20s) • PART 3b:...

The Daddy, with special guest Jamie Carragher from 2019-12-05T15:03:26

RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1a: Karaoke with Jamie Carragher (01m 00s) • PART 1b: Liverpool 5 - 2 Everton (04m 00s) • PART 1c: How to fix Everton (10m 30s)• PART 2a: Man U 2 - 1 Spurs (15m 30s) • PART 2...

Just push, Mrs Thuram from 2019-12-03T05:00

Big guns fail to fire across Europe as Jimbo, Julien Laurens, James Horncastle, Alvaro Romeo and Raphael Honigstein review the weekend’s action in the Totally Football Show European edition. Messi ...

So cruel, so often from 2019-12-02T15:26:02

RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1a: QSF out at Watford…again (01m 00s) • PART 1b: Emery out, Freddie in at Arsenal - and the 2-2 with Norwich (06m 30s) • PART 2a: Spurs 3 - 2 Bournemouth (14m 30s)• PART 2b:...

If it’s tomorrow where you are from 2019-11-28T16:22:27

RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1a: Champions League headlines: Lewy, Lukaku and more (01 m 30s) • PART 1b: On Spurs, Mou and Bournemouth (08m 00s) • PART 2a: On Chelsea, Tammy, Reece James and West Ham (15...

The emotional piano from 2019-11-26T05:00

Jimbo, James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Alvaro Romeo and Julien Laurens are back to look ahead to matchday 5 of the Champions League. PSG travel to Real Madrid – is Mbappe auditioning at the B...

Kloppage time from 2019-11-25T14:10:21

RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1: West Ham 2 - 3 Spurs (01m 30s) • PART 2a: Palace 1 - 2 Liverpool (09m 00s) • PART 2b: City 2 - 1 Chelsea (11m 30s)• PART 2c: Brighton 0 - 2 Leicester (18m 20s) • PART 3a: ...

Twinkling from 2019-11-21T15:53:11

RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1: West Ham v Spurs preview (02m 00s) • PART 2a: City v Chelsea preview (14m 00s) • PART 2b: Palace v Liverpool (17m 00s)• PART 3a: Wales qualify for Euro 2020 (20m 20s) • PA...

The Poch putsch from 2019-11-20T14:58:25

RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1: Poch out, Mou in (01m 00s) • PART 2: A word from the fans - with Pete Haine from the Tottenham Supporters’ Trust (07m 00s) • PART 3: Mou’s man-management (12m 00s)• PART 4...

A hibernating bear’s faecal plug from 2019-11-18T15:48:46

RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1a: Yet more tales from the Opta Quiz (01m 00s) • PART 1b: Euro 2020 headlines (02m 30s) • PART 1c: Wales v Hungary preview (04m 00s)• PART 2a: Scotland, Northern Ireland and...

Sometimes you need that tension from 2019-11-14T15:54:36

RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1a: Tales from the Opta Quiz (01m 00s) • PART 1b: England v Montenegro and Sterling v Gomez (03m 40s) • PART 2a: Wales and Northern Ireland news (12m 00s)• PART 2b: Ireland v...

He punches you right in the face for 90 minutes from 2019-11-12T05:00

Jimbo, James Horncastle, Julien Laurens, Raphael Honigstein and Alvaro Romeo review a big weekend around Europe. The cycle appears to be coming to an end at Napoli, while Cagliari come flying up th...

Gazing on like sheep being herded up a field from 2019-11-11T16:16:32

RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1a: The greatest goal ever witnessed lived by Michael Cox (01m 00s) • PART 1b: Liverpool 3 - 1 City (03m 00s) • PART 2a: Leicester 2 - 0 Arsenal (16m 00s)• PART 2b: Chelsea 2...

Essentially like Phil Collins from 2019-11-07T15:56:28

RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1a: Chelsea 4 - 4 Ajax (02m 20s) • PART 1b: Red Star 0 - 4 Spurs (09m 30s) • PART 1c: More CL headlines  (13m 30s)• PART 2: Liverpool v Man City preview (24m 00s) • PART 3a: ...

They did a Niall Quinn from 2019-11-05T05:00

The Champions League is back but the big guns are failing to fire – it’s the Totally Football Show – the full continental. Jimbo, James Horncastle, Julien Laurens, Raphael Honigstein and Alvaro Rom...

Chaos theory on legs from 2019-11-04T16:04:07

RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1a: City 2 - 1 Southampton(01m 30s) • PART 1b: Villa 1 - 2 Liverpool (06m 30s) • PART 2a: West Ham 2 - 3 Newcastle (13m 00s)• PART 2b: Watford 1 - 2 Chelsea (20m 30s) • PART ...

Digweed from 2019-10-31T16:33:43

RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1: Liverpool 5 - 5 Arsenal (01m 30s) • PART 2a: On Xhaka and Arsenal v Wolves preview (12m 00s) • PART 2b: City v Saints and Villa v Liverpool previews (19m 20s)• PART 3a: Pa...

Dude, where’s my lange? from 2019-10-29T05:00

Jimbo, James Horncastle, Julien Laurens, Raphael Honigstein and Alvaro Romeo are back with the Totally Football Show (European edition). There are some surprise leaders across the continent, as Mon...

Three distinct noises from 2019-10-28T16:15:47

RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1: Liverpool 2 - 1 Spurs (01m 30s) • PART 2: Southampton 0 - 9 Leicester - with Carl Anka (11m 30s) • PART 3a: Burnley 2 - 4 Chelsea (24m 00s)• PART 3b: Norwich 1 - 3 Man Uni...

Your garden from 2019-10-24T16:31:28

Jimbo is joined by Frida Fagerlund, Jack Lang and Tom Williams for reaction to this weeks Champions League action. There's also an in-depth Premier League preview, plus news of an exciting finish i...

One Berti is already enough from 2019-10-22T04:00

Jimbo, James Horncastle, Julien Laurens and Raphael Honigstein delve deep into Dortmund’s trip to Inter Milan. Will Jadon Sancho be allowed off the naughty step? There’s the first ever meeting of A...

VAR-sectomy from 2019-10-21T14:36:04

RUNNING ORDER:  PART 1: Michael Cox's kick offs (01m 40s) PART 2a: Man Utd 1-1 Liverpool  (03m 00s) PART 2b: Crystal Palace 0-2 Man City  (10m 10s)PART 3a: FA Cup - Haringey Borough walk off after ...

Ketchup everywhere from 2019-10-17T14:58:42

RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1: Ronaldo v Kevin Nolan and compound interest v Alexis Sanchez (01m 00s) • PART 2a: Euro 2020 qualifiers headlines (03m 00s) • PART 2b: Bulgaria v England, on and off the pi...

Ukrainian phonetics for David Pleat from 2019-10-14T15:39:16

RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1: Carl Barat v Earl Barrett  (01m 00s) • PART 2a: Czech Republic 2 - 1 England and memories of Sven (03m 10s) • PART 2b: Mixed fortunes for Northern Ireland, Ireland and Sco...

Rabbit, some Pot Noodles and a lobster from 2019-10-10T15:15:17

RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1: It’s..........Rebekah Vardy’s account (01m 00s) • PART 2a: International headlines (05m 30s) • PART 2b: Northern Ireland chat - with Keith Bailie (07m 00s)• PART 2c: Wales...

The methodology meeting from 2019-10-08T04:00

If you’re looking for an actual title race, Jimbo and co have you covered with the goings on around Europe’s major leagues. Monchengladbach are top of the Bundesliga, thanks in part to a Borussia b...

The class of yada yada yada from 2019-10-07T15:24:11

RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1a: City 0 - 2 Wolves (02m 20s) • PART 1b: Liverpool 2 - 1 Leicester (08m 00s) • PART 2a: Brighton 3 - 0 Spurs (11m 30s)• PART 2b: Arsenal, Chelsea, West Ham and Palace (19m ...

A freezer full of mince from 2019-10-03T15:24:32

RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1: Spurs 2 - 7 Bayern - with Dan Kilpatrick (02m 20s) • PART 2: Liverpool v Leicester preview (18m 50s) • PART 3a: The Phil Foden dilemma and City v Wolves preview (29m 50s)•...

This elephant was not for dying from 2019-10-01T04:00

Jimbo, James Horncastle, Julien Laurens, Raphael Honigstein and Alvaro Romeo review the latest from around Europe and examine a Champions League week headlined by Tottenham v Bayern and Barcelona v...

Chased by peacocks as a child from 2019-09-30T15:15:21

RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1a: Michael Cox the manager  (01m 00s) • PART 1b: Sheff U 0 - 1 Liverpool (02m 40s) • PART 1c: Everton 1 - 3 City (09m 00s)• PART 2a: Leicester 5 - 0 Newcastle (15m 00s) • PA...

Would autumn happen all the same? from 2019-09-26T15:32:58

RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1: EFL Cup round-up (01m 00s) • PART 2a: Man U v Arsenal preview (12m 40s) • PART 2b: A bad week for Spurs (17m 10s)• PART 2c: Sheff U - Liverpool preview (22m 00s) • PART 2d...

The Apple of football from 2019-09-24T04:00

It’s the Totally Football Show European edition as Jimbo, James Horncastle, Alvaro Romeo, Julien Laurens and Raphael Honigstein dissect another huge weekend.  Barcelona lose to Tony Adams’s old clu...

Death by good taste from 2019-09-23T15:48:33

RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1a: City 8 - 0 Watford (02m 00s) • PART 1b: Chelsea 1 - 2 Liverpool (13m 00s) • PART 1c: On VAR and more (18m 30s)• PART 2a: Leicester 2 - 1 Spurs (25m 30s) • PART 2b: West H...

The mysterious fish from 2019-09-19T15:50

RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1a: General knowledge (hard) quiz questions and mascot chat (01m 00s) • PART 1b: PSG 3 - 0 Real - with Tom Williams (07m 00s)  • PART 2a: Chelsea 0 - 1 Valencia (15m 20s)• PA...

They’re not fish, they’re not meat from 2019-09-17T04:00

Jimbo, James Horncastle, Julien Laurens, Raphael Honigstein and Alvaro Romeo review the latest from around Europe and look ahead to the return of the Champions League and Europa League. The gang ar...

Lie back and think of Steve Bruce from 2019-09-16T15:52:32

RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1: Norwich 3 - 2 City - with Ffion Thomas (01m 00s) • PART 2a: Liverpool 3 - 1 Newcastle (10m 40s) • PART 2b: Wolves 2 - 5 Chelsea (13m 40s)• PART 3a: Spurs 4 - 0 Palace (21m...

Family members from 2019-09-12T15:43:57

RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1a: England 5 - 3 Kosovo (02m 40s) • PART 1c: A word on Germany’s travails (09m 30s)  • PART 2a: A brief history pod Liverpool v Newcastle - with Simon Bird (14m 00s)• PART 2...

The Haaland Globetrotters from 2019-09-09T15:43:07

RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1a: A whizz through England 4 - 0 Bulgaria  (00m 40s)• PART 1b: Why Kosovo are the biggest story in international football (03m 40s)  • PART 2a: Elsewhere in the Euro qualifi...

The canine chumming Chilean from 2019-09-05T14:49:23

RUNNING ORDER PART 1 - Transfer noise (01.40)PART 2a - International chat - Germany v Netherlands with a remenisci-package feat. Raf Honigstein and Michiel Jongsma (10.00) PART 2b - England v Bulga...

Super replacement from 2019-09-03T04:00

It’s the Totally Football Show European edition, with Jimbo, James Horncastle, Julien Laurens, Alvaro Romeo and Raphael Honigstein scarcely able to believe that Mauro Icardi is now a PSG player. Un...

Getting their tummy tickled from 2019-09-02T15:19:18

RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1a: Airport transfers (00m 40s)• PART 1b: Arsenal 2 - 2 Spurs (05 00s)  • PART 2a: Liverpool and City continue to set the pace (16m 50s)• PART 2b: Everton 3 - 2 Wolves - with...

Small personing from 2019-08-29T16:20:06

RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1a: A Swede in England (00m 40s)• PART 1b: Arsenal v Spurs preview  (03 30s)  • PART 2: Bury are gone, are Bolton next? - with Ashley Brown from the FSA (12m 10s)• PART 3a: M...

We don’t need to translate that from 2019-08-27T04:00

A stunning start to Serie A with goals galore and some inspirational stories off the pitch. Jimbo, James Horncastle, Julien Laurens, Alvaro Romeo and Raphael Honigstein cast their eye over the week...

Putting a cloud in a headlock from 2019-08-26T15:05:07

RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1a: Liverpool 3 - 1 Arsenal (02m 20s)• PART 1b: Bournemouth 1 - 3 City (11m 20s) • PART 2a: United 1 - 2 Palace - with Ed Malyon (14m 00s) • PART 2b: On twitter and racism (2...

British Teletext in Holland from 2019-08-22T15:08:51

RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1a: Wolves 1 - 1 United  - penalties and shirt numbers (02m 30s)• PART 1b: United v Palace preview (13m 30s)  • PART 1c: Existentialism with Jesse Lingard (15m 10s)• PART 2: ...

He’s not a prospect, he’s a reality from 2019-08-20T04:00

La Liga and the Bundesliga return in some style as Jimbo, James Horncastle, Julien Laurens, Alvaro Romeo and Raphael Honigstein look back at the weekend’s action. Bilbao beat Barca while Bale and T...

A language that we cannot speak from 2019-08-19T15:39:09

RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1a: City 2 - 2 Spurs; KDB and VAR (02m 20s)• PART 1b: Southampton 1 - 2 Liverpool (09m 00s)  • PART 2a: Norwich 3 - 1 Newcastle (12m 50s)• PART 2b: Sheff U 1 - 0 Palace (17m ...

Even their own mother can’t tell them apart from 2019-08-15T14:04:46

RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1a: Liverpool beat Chelsea in the Super Cup (01m 00s)• PART 1b: Chelsea v Leicester and Southampton v Liverpool previews (07m 00s)  • PART 2a: City v Spurs preview (11m 30s)•...

In a gold cupboard from 2019-08-13T04:00

Another European edition of the Totally Football Show, as James Richardson is joined once again by Julien Laurens, Raphael Honigstein, Alvaro Romeo and James Horncastle. Ligue 1 is back underway an...

Chaos theory from 2019-08-12T15:45:52

RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1a: Opening Andy Murray’s post (00m 40s)• PART 1b: United 4 - 0 Chelsea (03m 10s)  • PART 2a: Liverpool 4 - 1 Norwich (11m 10s) • PART 2b: West Ham 0 - 5 City (17m 00s) • PAR...

Football hurts from 2019-08-08T17:36:14

RUNNING ORDER:   PART 1 – Transfers on deadline day (03m 00s) PART 2 – Wolves lovin' (12m 15s) PART 3 – Who's tipped to topple the top six (22m 15s) PART 4a – Promoted teams (30m 27s)PART 4b – Rele...

Goodbye to the old guard? from 2019-08-06T04:00

James Richardson brings you the first of a weekly European edition of the Totally Football show with James Horncastle, Julien Laurens, Raphael Honigstein and Alvaro Romeo. Are we set to see some ti...

Aggressive and excessive squares from 2019-08-05T15:44:58

RUNNING ORDER:  PART 1 - Liverpool and Man City - who will win? (03m 40s)PART 2 - Chelsea transfer ban, Arsenal transfer BOOM (16m 00s)  PART 3 - Spurs is the word (28m 00s)PART 4 - Manchester Unit...

A transformative transfer from 2019-08-01T15:52:55

RUNNING ORDER:  PART 1a - MoPo Oh No! (01m 40s)PART 2a - The shutting of the transfer window is in sight (08m 10s) PART 2b - The Dybala-Lukaku conundrum with James Horncastle (10m50s) PART 2c - Int...

A colon *and* a question mark? from 2019-07-29T15:59:22

RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1a: Bale sent to Coventry as China move collapses (02m 00s)• PART 1b: Atletico 7 - 3 Real (09m 00s)  • PART 2: Funny football injuries 1 (12m 00s) • PART 3a: Pepe, Zaha, Dyba...

Return to sender from 2019-07-25T15:51:01

RUNNING ORDER:  PART 1a: Best ice cream in town (01m 00s)PART 2a: Gareth Bale and Dani Ceballos news and updates with Alvaro Romeo (03m 10s)  PART 2b: The rising cost of footballers (06m 00s)PART 3...

Behind closed doors from 2019-07-22T15:42:51

RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1a: More Scatman John (01m 00s)• PART 1b: Zlatan gonna Zlatan and the best footballing (02m 20s)  • PART 2a: Gareth Bale heads to the Real exit door (06m 30s)  • PART 2b: Poc...

An Englishman abroad... and back again from 2019-07-18T16:07:59

RUNNING ORDER:  PART 1a: Steve Bruce goes to Newcastle, officially (01m 30s)PART 1b: Further Bruce thoughts with Lee Ryder from the Newcastle Chronicle (03m 30s) PART 1c: Joey Barton news (08m 10s)...

A mixed record against the canine community from 2019-07-15T15:21:05

RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1a: Scatman John (00m 50s)• PART 1b: Arsenal under the Kosc - with Charles Watts from Goal (02m 50s)  • PART 2: From bad to worse at Newcastle (14m 00s)  • PART 3: Griezmann ...

Zonal Marking: Bayern's treble winners from 2019-07-11T04:00

The Totally Football Show brings you this summer series to coincide with the release of Zonal Marking, a book written by Michael Cox. Each week, Michael and Iain Macintosh will be joined by a famil...

The Tangena ordeal from 2019-07-08T14:34:56

RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1a: Greece or Blackpool? (00m 40s)• PART 1b: Women’s World Cup wrap up - with Kait Borsay from the Offside Rule (02m 10s) • PART 2: Frank Lampard finally joins Chelsea - with...

Zonal Marking: Spain’s tournament trilogy from 2019-07-04T04:00

The Totally Football Show brings you this summer series to coincide with the release of Zonal Marking, a book written by Michael Cox. Each week, Michael and Iain Macintosh will be joined by a famil...

Football Hackers from 2019-07-03T06:00

Tom Williams talks to the German football writer Christoph Bierman about his latest book, Football Hackers - all about the increasing role of data and metrics in modern day coaching and tactics Lea...

A PR kid called Jez from 2019-07-01T16:14:25

RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1a: Tottenham do a signing! The lowdown on Clarke and Ndombele (01m 40s)• PART 1b: Zaha prepares to say ta-ta to Palace - but can Arsenal afford him? (07m 40s)  • PART 2a: Br...

Zonal Marking: Mourinho's Porto from 2019-06-27T04:00

The Totally Football Show brings you this summer series to coincide with the release of Zonal Marking, a book written by Michael Cox. Each week, Michael and Iain Macintosh will be joined by a famil...

Not the low maintenance option from 2019-06-24T15:49:30

RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1a: Gentle sports touches (01m 40s)• PART 1b: Benitez and Newcastle are no more (04m 00s)  • PART 2a: Neymar to leave PSG and return to Barcelona? (10m 00s)  • PART 2b: Plati...

Zonal Marking: France at Euro 2000 from 2019-06-20T04:00

The Totally Football Show brings you a six-part summer series to coincide with the release of Zonal Marking, a book written by Michael Cox. Each week, Michael and Iain Macintosh will be joined by a...

The secret sauce from 2019-06-17T15:51:53

RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1: A new challenge for Pogba? (01m 40s)• PART 2a: Sarri in at Juve, Frank in at Chelsea? (08m 40s)  • PART 2b: Woodgate at Boro, Bilic at WBA and other managerial moves - wit...

Zonal Marking: Juventus in the late 90s from 2019-06-13T04:00

The Totally Football Show brings you a six-part summer series to coincide with the release of Zonal Marking, a book written by Michael Cox. Each week, Michael and Iain Macintosh will be joined by a...

Further adventures in Maradonaland from 2019-06-10T05:30

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Zonal Marking: Ajax 94/95 from 2019-06-06T04:00

The Totally Football Show brings you a six-part summer series to coincide with the release of Zonal Marking, a book written by Michael Cox. Each week, Michael and Iain Macintosh will be joined by a...

Level 42 from 2019-06-02T23:10

RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1: Liverpool 2-0 Spurs in the CL final (01m 10s)• PART 2a: Why was this such a bad final? (06m 30s)  • PART 2b: The road ahead for Spurs (16m 30s)  • PART 3: Penalties, hot c...

Lazy scapegoating from 2019-05-30T14:44:54

RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1a: Chelsea win the Europa League (01m 10s)• PART 1b: Ozil and Rob Green (07m 00s)  • PART 1c: Hazard and Sarri (13m 30s) • PART 2: Champions League final preview! (20m 00s) ...

Pantheon from 2019-05-20T15:28:31

Rafa Honigstein, Emma Saunders and Daniel Storey join Iain Macintosh to relive the FA Cup final and assess City’s historic treble. Plus: Bayern wrap up the Bundesliga; Derby’s bar bill; and who wil...

That's real dominion from 2019-05-13T15:49:21

It's Matt Davies-Adams in the hotseat this week but fear not because we have James Horncastle, Daniel Storey, and Michael Cox in tow to break down that final day of the Premier League. We discuss t...

Things are happening from 2019-05-09T16:18:36

After the most incredible midweek of football that reduced many to tears, Jimbo is joined by Duncan Alexander, Natalie Gedra and Alvaro Romeo to discuss the greatest comeback in Champions League hi...

So fresh, so clean from 2019-05-07T01:54:31

Jimbo, James Horncastle, Sasha Goryunov and Michael Cox bring you a Monday late night special, reacting to Manchester City’s win over Leicester, and Vincent Kompany’s screamer, that puts Pep’s men ...

Potting boots from 2019-05-02T15:09:09

Jimbo, Duncan Alexander, Julien Laurens and Michael Cox look back on a Messi night for Klopp and co and another Ajax Champions League triumph. Plus: sound the former Liverpool mangers klaxon; the m...

Cheese watching from 2019-04-29T15:25:51

Jimbo, Daniel Storey, Tom Williams and Jack Lang look ahead to Liverpool’s trip to Barcelona and a patched-up Tottenham’s game with Ajax in the Champions League semi-finals. Plus: De Gea in pieces;...

End game from 2019-04-25T15:10:21

Jimbo gets up close and personal with Carl Anka, Duncan Alexander and Daniel Storey to discuss the one-sided Manchester derby and whether this is now the end of the title race. Plus: the most space...

A bottom half powerhouse from 2019-04-22T14:06:39

Jimbo, James Horncastle, Michael Cox and Jack Lang pore over Everton’s ruthless demolition of Man United and look ahead to a (possibly) equally embarrassing Manchester derby. Plus: footballers you’...

Cagey for the first three minutes from 2019-04-18T15:46:41

Jimbo, Pat Nevin, Duncan Alexander and Alvaro Romeo catch their breath and relive that incredible battle between City and Spurs at the Etihad. Plus: reasons to smile about Ajax; the xG-iest game of...

Tired of sunny truisms from 2019-04-15T14:50:01

Jimbo, Michael Cox, Ian Irving and Daniel Storey talk about the tightest of title races and Champions League second legs. Plus, Brighton’s race to the bottom; yet more Drake curses; and a wood-rela...

Guilty secrets from 2019-04-11T15:34:11

Jimbo, James Horncastle, Matt Davies-Adams and Tom Williams talk about Tottenham’s Champions League triumph and look ahead to Liverpool v Chelsea and Palace v City. Plus: Rafa Honigstein on the Bun...

A scheduling dilemma for Elton John from 2019-04-08T14:45:46

Jimbo is joined by Natalie Gedra, Daniel Storey and Michael Cox to relive Watford’s FA Cup comeback and look ahead to a huge week for City, Spurs, Liverpool and United in the Champions League. Plus...

A wine bar in Newport from 2019-04-04T15:19:29

Jimbo, Rafa Honigstein, Lynsey Hooper and Duncan Alexander discuss the legend of the Watford fridge, Wengerian theology and big fish syndrome. Plus, FA Cup semi finals, Tottenham’s move home, and a...

Mockingly casual from 2019-04-01T15:12:08

Jimbo’s joined by Sasha Goryunov, Michael Cox and Leroy Rosenior MBE to talk lucky Liverpool, teetering Tottenham, and an extra angry Neil Warnock. Plus: adieu, Huddersfield; Benfica's new debutant...

The endless search for perfection from 2019-03-28T16:11:41

Jimbo has Duncan Alexander, Matt Davies-Adams and Tom Williams for company to look ahead to Liverpool v Spurs and the inevitable farewell to Huddersfield. Plus bold predictions, pubic inflammation,...

A bone to pick from 2019-03-25T16:16:21

Jimbo is joined by Daniel Storey, Michael Cox and Jack Lang to talk about England continuing to be really quite good indeed. Plus, Scotland hit rock bottom; Birmingham docked 9 points; and why it w...

More common than potato and pasta from 2019-03-21T15:40:15

Jimbo lines up alongside Julien Laurens, Duncan Alexander and James Horncastle to talk Euro 2020 qualifiers, while Simon Kuper tells us about Holland’s rejuvenation. Plus: dinner with Mick McCarthy...

Fading out of the photograph from 2019-03-18T16:08:19

Jimbo has Daniel Storey, Michael Cox and Ian Irving on board to talk FA Cup and Champions League draw. Plus, naughty Q words, tales of wind, and what would have happened if Gazza never made that ta...

An ideal farmhand from 2019-03-14T16:23:46

Jimbo’s joined by Julien Laurens, Daniel Storey and Jack Lang to dissect more Premier League success in the Champions League. Plus, Rafa Honigstein on a potential Neu Gotterdammerung; Alvaro Romeo ...

Yin and yang from 2019-03-11T16:24:30

Jimbo has Michael Cox, Tom Williams and James Horncastle in the pod to look back on a weekend of dodgy non-VAR goals and pitch invaders. Plus: Liverpool head to Bayern; Ranieri returns to Rome; and...

Les Miserables from 2019-03-07T16:21:34

Jimbo has Natalie Gedra, James Horncastle and Tom Williams in the studio and Julien Laurens, Michiel Jongsma and Alvaro Romeo on the line to talk PSG v United, Real v Ajax and a truly amazing midwe...

The ‘Try Your Hardest, Lads’ Cup from 2019-03-04T16:32:03

Jimbo, Daniel Storey, Michael Cox and Sasha Goryunov review the weekend’s derbies and how they impact upon the the race for the title and top four. Plus, pontifications on the expected assists, Ji-...

Karmatic payback from 2019-02-28T16:34:04

Jimbo has James Horncastle, Lynsey Hooper, and Duncan Alexander in to discuss all the midweek news including the repercussions on Kepa, Brendan Rodgers to Leicester, and a shout for goal of the sea...

Brexit…Rodgers leaves for Leicester from 2019-02-27T07:00

The Totally Scottish Football Show invades the Totally Football Show for a special episode. In the space of one crazy Tuesday, Brendan Rodgers walks away from Celtic for Leicester. And consigliere ...

Catering options from 2019-02-25T15:53:01

Jimbo’s back and he’s got Daniel Storey, Michael Cox and Carl Anka for company to give scrutiny to Kepa’s act of Wembley mutiny.  Plus: a Phyrric draw at Old Trafford; Whisperin’ Claude Puel-ed off...

The last hurrah? from 2019-02-21T16:02:59

Lynsey Hooper is joined by Pat Nevin, Daniel Storey and Alvaro Romeo to look back on all things Champions League. Plus, Liverpool head to United, and Sarri’s likely Wembley swan song RUNNING ORDER...

A canary in the coal mine from 2019-02-18T16:12:19

Lynsey Hooper’s holding the fort and she's got James Horncastle, Daniel Storey and Michael Cox for company to seek answers from the fifth round of the FA Cup and preview Liverpool v Bayern in the C...

Left for dust from 2019-02-14T16:41:05

Jimbo’s joined by his three amigos Rafa Honigstein, Julien Laurens and James Horncastle to look back on great wins for Spurs and PSG in the Champions League. Plus: FA Cup previews; a salute to Gord...

Awkward from 2019-02-11T15:59:45

Jimbo’s joined by Matt Davies-Adams, Michael Cox and Ian Irving to gawp at City’s annihilation of Chelsea, gasp at the United’s prospects against PSG, and gather round to learn the German for 'lack...

Shape damage from 2019-02-07T16:23:48

Jimbo has Emma Saunders, Duncan Alexander and James Horncastle on board to discuss the jitters and jiggling at the top of the Premier League. Plus, Marco Silva returns to Vicarage Road; the DryWorl...

Pigs’ ears and divinity from 2019-02-04T16:18:47

Jimbo has Matt Davies-Adams, Michael Cox and Daniel Storey in the pod to talk early Agüero goals, black cats, the ‘It Was Only Huddersfield’ caveat and Qatar win the Asian Cup.  RUNNING ORDER: • P...

The art of the (transfer) deal from 2019-02-01T10:00

Rafa Honigstein speaks to sports lawyer Daniel Geey about the hows, whys, ins and outs of transfers and players' contracts. Daniel's new book [Done Deal: An Insider's Guide to Football Contracts, ...

Sarcastic spit from 2019-01-31T16:35:56

Jimbo’s accompanied by Julien Laurens, Duncan Alexander and James Horncastle look back on a stunningly good midweek in the Premier League and around Europe. Plus: nerviness, sarcasm and spitting R...

Running diagonally from 2019-01-28T16:23:44

Jimbo has Daniel Storey, David Preece and Michael Cox in the pod to relive the highs and lows of the FA Cup fourth round and peer ahead to a full midweek round in the Premier League. Plus: poor gra...

Transporter bridges and the Whyteleafe curse from 2019-01-24T16:40:10

Jimbo’s joined by Tom Williams, Daniel Storey and James Horncastle to talk FA Cup curses, civil engineering, the best run club in the Premier League and all the news from around Europe (well, mostl...

Get a room
 from 2019-01-21T16:16:33

Jimbo has Michael Cox, Sasha Goryunov and Natalie Gedra (ESPN Brazil) to discuss Chelsea’s implosion amongst a goal-tastic weekend in the Premier League. Plus, billiards in Russia, horseback wrestl...

Fresh trousers from 2019-01-17T16:29:30

Jimbo’s joined by Duncan Alexander, Emma Saunders and Matt Davies-Adams to talk Bielsa’s mega PowerPoint presentation and look ahead to Chelsea v Arsenal and the rest of the Premier League weekend....

Quiet. Too quiet from 2019-01-14T16:17:33

Jimbo’s got Michael Cox, Daniel Storey and Ian Irving on board to talk about a great De Gea day for United at Wembley; a new level of punditry from Rio Ferdinand and Richard Keys; and a wonderful w...

Medium rare from 2019-01-10T16:29:59

Jimbo welcomes Rafa Honigstein, Daniel Storey and Tom Williams to the pod to talk nine goal hauls, VAR, Salt Bae, God’s will and a weekend of relegation six pointers   RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Ci...

Failing upwards from 2019-01-07T15:20:19

Jimbo is joined by Daniel Storey, Michael Cox and Jack Lang to talk FA Cup shocks, sweary commentators, HG Wells and what Peter Crouch has in common with Michelle Obama RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: FA...

Interspecies romance from 2019-01-04T01:47:56

Jimbo is joined by James Horncastle, Lynsey Hooper, Sasha Goryunov and Tom Williams to fine margins and other wisdom from City’s victory over Liverpool. Plus, Pulisic heads to Chelsea and other tra...

Old Norse from 2018-12-31T16:28:40

Jimbo has Michael Cox, Duncan Alexander and Matt Davies-Adams in for the final pod of the year, talking Liverpool, City, Liverpool-City and Shkodran Mustafi’s New Year’s Eve eve. Plus, our stars, f...

Rogue One from 2018-12-28T16:20:02

Jimbo, Duncan Alexander, Rafa Honigstein and Carl Anka are here to catch up with the past seven days at the top and bottom of the Premier League and around Europe. Are Tottenham now Liverpool’s mai...

A Roy of the Rovers special! from 2018-12-24T06:00

Iain Macintosh is joined by Football 365's John Nicholson and new Roy of the Rovers writers Tom Palmer and Rob Williams to talk about 60+ years of Roy Race and Melchester Rovers and the character's...

A soothing balm from 2018-12-20T15:50:04

Jimbo has Emma Saunders, Jack Lang and Lynsey Hooper to keep him company on our final show before Christmas as we discuss the new regime at Old Trafford, look ahead to the weekend’s fixtures at the...

Heaven knowns Mou’s miserable now
 from 2018-12-18T15:06:37

The deed has been done - Manchester United have sacked Jose Mourinho. Has he become an angry self-parody living in the past? And what’s next for the once-Special One and, indeed, United? Jimbo, Ror...

Minstrels and Opal Fruits from 2018-12-17T15:41:05

Jimbo has Michael Cox, Daniel Storey and Natalie Gedra for the ride to discuss Liverpool’s return to the top and United’s race to the bottom. Plus: the Alpine Klopp makes his mark; the Champions Le...

Craig David and the drummer from Coldplay from 2018-12-13T15:51:56

Jimbo lines up alongside Pat Nevin, Jame Horncastle and Alvaro Romeo to talk Champions League, Liverpool-United, drumsticks and plastic pitches RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Liverpool 1 - 0 Napoli (02...

This does not slip from 2018-12-10T16:22:42

Jimbo has Ian Irving, Sasha Goryunov and Michael Cox to analyse Liverpool overtaking City at the top of the Premier League. Plus, Alvaro Romeo on Tottenham’s trip to Barcelona; the Copa Liberatodor...

Better from the waist down from 2018-12-06T16:54:59

Jimbo is joined by Duncan Alexander, David Preece and Tom Williams to round up the Premier League's midweek games and look ahead to Chelsea v City et al. Plus: the lowdown on Ralph Hasenhüttl; Alis...

Otherworldly from 2018-12-03T16:18:16

Jimbo has Michael Cox, Daniel Storey and Carl Anka for company to look back on Divock Origi’s extraordinary late winner and Arsenal’s 4-2 win in the North London derby. Plus, the end of the road fo...

92 million babies and rising from 2018-11-29T16:36:36

Jimbo lines up alongside Duncan Alexander, Tom Williams and Julien Laurens to divine lessons from the Champions League and look ahead to a weekend of derbies in the Premier League. Plus, a brief hi...

La final del mundo from 2018-11-26T16:32:56

Jimbo has Daniel Storey, Ian Irving and Matt Davies-Adams in the studio and Rory Smith on the line from Buenos Aires to look back on the football that did happen in the Premier League and the footb...

The wind of change from 2018-11-22T16:58:10

Jimbo is joined by Rafa Honigstein, Emma Saunders and James Horncastle to wave goodbye to the Nations League and say shalom to the Premier League.  Plus, rebranding Watford; footballers’ film and T...

That looming bonce from 2018-11-19T16:46:32

Jimbo, Julien Laurens, Daniel Storey and Tom Williams break down England’s (heroic) progress and the other stories from the Nations League. Plus, lucky bottoms, Jilly Cooper and footballers in film...

Wise after the event from 2018-11-15T16:12:22