The Ripple Effect with James Lawrence Allcott

James Allcott is once again joined by Nicky Hawkins (⁠@WestHamFanTV⁠). This time, the pair work through West Ham’s top 10 most expensive signings of all time, ranking them as they go. Which signings have turned out to be good deals, and have there been any glaring mistakes? You can see more of Nicky and West Ham Fan TV on ⁠YouTube⁠. Host: James AllcottGuest: Nicky HawkinsProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott is joined by Nicky Hawkins from West Ham Fan TV (⁠@WestHamFanTV)⁠ to discuss what is going on at West Ham this season. Together, they look at some of the recent problems West Ham have faced. They take a deep dive into player recruitment over the summer whilst trying to pinpoint the specific issues holding the Hammers back. You can see more of Nicky and West Ham Fan TV on ⁠YouTube⁠. Host: James AllcottGuest: Nicky HawkinsProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott is joined by Nieve Petruzziello (⁠@StuntPegg⁠) to pick her "dream team." Nieve takes us through the 11 players that mean most to her based on her experiences following football throughout the years. Host: James AllcottGuest: Nieve PetruzzielloProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James is joined by Nieve (@StuntPegg) and Cai (@ProducerCai) to discuss some difficult hypothetical ‘would you rather’ questions. Together, they work out if taking over from Amorim would be better than taking over from Pep; would it be better to be the best player in the world and go trophy-less or win everything with little involvement; and, of course, would you prefer your club win the Champions League or your country win the World Cup? Host: James AllcottGuests: Nieve Petruzziello and Cai JonesProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott sits down with Troy Deeney and the JLA Tactics Board to delve into the unique way that Troy sees the game of football—from both a striker's and a manager’s perspective. They break down the way the striker's role has changed over the years, how Troy manages his team's tactics and character, and some tips and tricks of the trade. Host: James AllcottGuest: Troy DeeneyProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Part 2 of this bumper edition of The Ripple Effect sees James Allcott and Nedum Onuoha (@kickback_nedum) rank the remaining 10 teams summer 2025 transfer windows, and make their final decision on who won this wild and wonderful window. Host: James Allcott Guest: Nedum Onuoha  Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s the big one. The 2025 summer transfer window is closed, and that means one thing: James Allcott and Nedum Onuoha (@kickback_nedum) are ranking every club’s window into a tiered list. After the most expensive summer window on record that saw the record transfer fee broken by Liverpool’s deadline-day purchase of Alexander Isak, where will your club’s incomings and outgoings rank? The first 10 teams step up to the plate in Part 1 of this bumper podcast. Host: James Allcott Guest: Nedum Onuoha Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott is joined by Lyés Bouzidi (⁠@LyesBouzidi10⁠) to take a look at the current situation at Manchester United. Together, they discuss Ruben Amorim and whether he should be facing the scrutiny he’s currently under following the disappointing draw to Fulham in Game Week 2.You can watch Lyés on his ⁠YouTube⁠ channel. Host: James AllcottGuest: Lyés BouzidiProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott is joined by Lyés Bouzidi (@LyesBouzidi10) to discuss the current state of the transfer window. They look at completed signings while also taking a look at some transfers that have yet to happen. You can watch Lyés on his YouTube channel  Host: James Allcott Guest: Lyés Bouzidi Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott is joined by former Premier League striker Troy Deeney to discuss the ins and outs of Game Week 1 following the return of the Premier League. Together, they discuss their initial impressions following every team’s opening game, analysing the positives whilst also taking a look at some of the possible early warning signs.You can also watch Troy on his YouTube channel. Host: James AllcottGuest: Troy DeeneyProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices