The Totally Football Show with James Richardson Bayern no longer perfect, Conte being Conte - and ten Hag back to Ajax?!
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Nov 11, 2025 
Join football experts James Horncastle, an Italian football specialist, Julien Laurens, a football journalist focusing on Ligue 1, Seb Stafford-Bloor, a commentator, and Spanish reporter Pol Ballús as they navigate the weekend's thrilling matches. Discover PSG's dramatic late winner against Lyon, Bayern's surprising draw, and Barcelona's resurgence punctuated by Lewandowski's hat-trick. Conte’s candid comments on Serie A's dynamics and speculation about Erik ten Hag potentially returning to Ajax add to the excitement.
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Why Ten Hag Is The 'Safe' Ajax Option
- Ajax's uniqueness makes outsiders hesitant and fuels talk of Ten Hag's return.
- The club prefers a safe, familiar manager who understands complex club politics.
Van Persie's Rapid Rise At Feyenoord
- Robin van Persie has adapted quickly at Feyenoord and built defensive solidity and youth development.
- Jongsma notes van Persie's aura and learning curve since joining the club.
Dutch Squad Is Deep But Striker Depth Lags
- The Netherlands boast depth across defence and midfield but lack proven top-level strikers.
- The national side has many exciting young options but remains reliant on Memphis as focal attacker.