The Totally Football Show with James Richardson

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By: The Athletic

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

No double treble for Man City - can Chelsea upset them in the FA Cup semis?
Today at 1:56 PM

Jimbo is joined in the studio by Duncan Alexander, Charlie Eccleshare and Adrian Clarke to discuss a massive week across 3 massive competitions.


The English coefficient takes a battering as both Man City and Arsenal are knocked out of the Champions League. Arsenal make it 2 defeats and no goals scored in a matter of days after their defeat in Munich. Have the Gunners progressed too fast too soon and what do they need to do to make it to the next level?


The holders are eliminated on penalties by Real...


Leverkusen are champions…who will be Champions League semi-finalists?
Last Monday at 10:53 PM

It’s the Euro crew of Jimbo, James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo ahead of a mouth-watering week of continental football.


Bayer Leverkusen are crowned champions of Germany for the very first time. Hear why the future is bright for lovable Leverkusen. Starting with West Ham on Thursday in the Europa League.


The Champions League quarter-final second legs are delicately poised, with Arsenal travelling to Munich and Real Madrid off to the Etihad. Will Luis Enrique stop making his PSG team selections so surprising as they ta...


Liverpool and Arsenal both beaten as Man City take control of title race
Last Sunday at 11:31 PM

Jimbo welcomes Daniel Storey, Adrian Clarke and Tim Spiers after some title race shenanigans in the Premier League.


It’s advantage Manchester City who go top on Saturday and then watch Liverpool and then Arsenal lose on Sunday.


For the Reds, it’s a second home defeat in 4 days as Glasner’s Palace get the job done. With all the chasing they’ve had to do in games, has this poor run been coming?


Arsenal are undone by former manager Unai Emery whose Villa side mak...


Arsenal and Man City get countered in spectacular Champions League week
04/11/2024

Jimbo is joined in the studio by Raphael Honigstein, Duncan Alexander and Tom Williams after some exhilarating Champions League quarter-finals.


It was a midweek in which Bayern and Harry Kane turned up. Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe? Not so much.


Penalty shouts dominate the conversation at the Emirates but after holding the Gunners to a draw, can Bayern be as effective and counter-attack next week in Munich? And has Kane added a new spot-kick to his arsenal?


Longe range goals galore at the Bernabeu...


Broken Bayern face Arsenal in the Champions League, plus why PSG will reach the final
04/08/2024

Jimbo welcomes James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Alvaro Romeo and Julien Laurens into the pod ahead of a massive midweek of quarter-final action.


Bayern are beaten again ahead of their trip to Arsenal in the Champions League. Have they ever been at a lower ebb heading into a quarter-final? Is it damage limitation for Thomas Tuchel?


A well rested Real Madrid take on holders Man City, Atletico and Dortmund are happy to be playing each other and one of our panel thinks PSG are heading all the way to the...


Controlled Arsenal overtake wasteful Liverpool after chaos at Old Trafford
04/08/2024

Jimbo is joined by Daniel Storey, Charlie Eccleshare and Jay Harris after a hugely dramatic Premier League weekend with twists and turns at both ends of the table.


Liverpool dominate chaotic Man United at Old Trafford but once again cannot beat the Red Devils. Is it wastefulness that will cost Jurgen Klopp’s side the title? And can there be any case for Erik ten Hag staying at Old Trafford next season? 


Arsenal go top on goal difference after an impressive 3-0 win at Brighton, with Havertz reaping rewards aga...


Is Foden footballer of the year? Will we get another Man Utd Liverpool classic?
04/04/2024

Jimbo welcomes Natalie Gedra, Carl Anka and Duncan Alexander into the studio in the middle of a packed week of Premier League football.


Man City dismantle Aston Villa thanks to a Phil Foden hat-trick. Is he becoming the frontrunner for the player of the year award or could it be his learned friend Rodri?


City are still behind Arsenal in the table who rotate but still ease past Luton. Do Pep and Arteta’s sides face potential banana skins at Palace and Brighton respectively this weekend?


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Could Nagelsmann head back to Bayern and could Juventus miss out on the Champions League?
04/02/2024

The Euro pod is back with Jimbo, James Horncastle, Alvaro Romeo, Julien Laurens and Raphael Honigstein on the scene.


Bayern are beaten in Der Klassiker and miss out on Xabi Alonso who is staying with champions-elect Bayer Leverkusen. Could Julian Nagelsmann be tempted back to Munich a year after being sacked?


Max Allegri is also under pressure as Juventus lose again in Igor Tudor’s first game in charge of Lazio. Could the Old Lady be set for an extraordinary collapse out of the top 4/5?


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Spoils shared at the Etihad as City and Arsenal draw and Liverpool go top
04/01/2024

Jimbo is joined in the studio by Tim Spiers and Adrian Clarke with Daniel Storey joining from the Etihad.


An organised Arsenal keep the title fight open with a draw and a rare clean sheet at The Etihad, limiting City to just 1 shot on target.


Earlier on Sunday, Salah had a record equalling 12 shots and one of them went in to help Liverpool go top of the Premier League.


On Saturday it was goals galore with Newcastle's 4-3 comeback against West Ham the pick...


Will Rice and Havertz make the difference for Arsenal against City?
03/28/2024

Jimbo has Charlie Eccleshare, Benji Lanyado and a dejected Tom Williams in the pod to talk about England, Wales, and the rest of the international headlines before getting stuck into the long-awaited return of the Premier League - not least, Man City v Arsenal. Plus, who is the top flight's fouliest player?


RUNNING ORDER: 


• PART 1: Welsh Euro dreams dashed but Ukraine and Georgia through (01m 20s)

• PART 2a: Assorted international news (13m 00s)

• PART 2b: England 2 - 2 Belgium, Mainoo, Toney, etc (17m 00s)

• PART 3a: City...