The Totally Football Show with James Richardson

Dan Kilpatrick, opinionated football writer with sharp takes. Charlie Eccleshare, Athletic reporter offering match observations. Mark Carey, tactics and data analyst breaking down strategy. They dissect PSG’s 2-0 win over Liverpool and Liverpool’s sterile setup. They unpack Atletico’s shock at Camp Nou and the red card fallout. They preview De Zerbi’s Spurs debut and key Premier League fixtures.

Art De Roché, football journalist offering sharp Champions League commentary. Daniel Storey, experienced writer with EFL and match context. Liam Twomey, match reporter providing tactical, on-the-ground analysis. They discuss Bayern’s dominant win in Madrid and Neuer’s heroics. They cover Arsenal’s late away winner in Lisbon, Martinelli’s spark and Raya’s return. They also touch on Ramsey’s retirement, Mudryk’s situation, and a tribute to Mircea Lucescu.

Pol Ballús, Barcelona reporter with on-the-ground La Liga insight. Seb Stafford-Bloor, European football analyst with Bundesliga know-how. Tom Williams, tactical writer and match analyst. James Horncastle, Serie A specialist. They preview mouth-watering Champions League quarter-finals. They dissect Mallorca’s shock win, Inter’s statement victory, PSG’s title charge, Bayern dramas and debate whether Lamine Yamal is world-class.

A rollercoaster FA Cup weekend with a Championship side toppling Arsenal and a 4-0 Man City demolition of Liverpool featuring Haaland at his ruthless best. A dramatic West Ham comeback and penalty shootout drama steal the headlines. Chelsea’s 7-0 rout gets tangled with dressing-room controversy. Championship stories include Millwall’s surge and surprise promotion pushes across the EFL.

George Caulkin, Newcastle chronicler with firsthand memories. Charlie Eccleshare, 1990s football storyteller. Duncan Alexander, statistician and Premier League analyst. They revisit the mythic Liverpool 4-3 Newcastle clash, dissect its cultural weight, recall the game’s goals and drama, probe Newcastle’s 1995–96 run and squad questions, and ask how that night reshaped football narratives.

World Cup qualifying drama and the last six nations clinching spots. Italy’s shock elimination and the questions it raises about leadership and development. Sweden’s late surge and Potter’s influence on their revival. Turkey, Czechia, DR Congo and Iraq celebrate rare or return qualifications. FA Cup focus with a big Man City v Liverpool showdown on the horizon.

Matt Davies-Adams takes the hotseat alongside Daniel Storey, Tom Williams, Duncan Alexander, Felipe Cardenas and Dan Kilpatrick as Tottenham say goodbye to another manager. Igor Tudor is shown the door by Spurs after just seven games in charge. The club are pushing to make former Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi his replacement, but is he what they need right now?  Boos at Wembley for Ben White who scores, then gives away a penalty in England’s 1-1 friendly draw with Uruguay. And who will take the last six places at this year’s World Cup? The final qualifying playoff games take place on Tuesday. Produced by Lucy Oliva and Xavi Bird RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Tudor leaves Spurs (4:45)• PART 2A: England 1-1 Uruguay (26:30)• PART 2B: France 3-1 Colombia (36:30)• PART 3: USA 2-5 Belgium (43:30)• PART 4: World Cup playoff preview (49:30) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jordan Halford, Leicester supporter and podcaster, brings fan recollections and anecdotes. Rob Tanner, Athletic writer and club historian, supplies reporting and behind-the-scenes detail. Duncan Alexander, analyst and trivia obsessive, offers stats and quiz moments. They revisit the 2015-16 title run: scandals, Ranieri’s pizza rituals, bargain signings, Vardy’s rise, the Chelsea–Spurs night and Leicester’s unlikely perfect storm.

James Horncastle, Bergamo-based football journalist, gives tactical takeaways on Italy’s 2-0 win. Tom Williams, Cardiff reporter, captures the Welsh playoff atmosphere and penalty heartbreak. Colin Millar, analyst of Northern Ireland and Republic qualifying, assesses young squads and qualifying implications. They discuss Italy’s route forward, Wales and Ireland losing on penalties, and intercontinental playoff action in Mexico.

Seb Stafford-Bloor, Bundesliga specialist with sharp tactical takes. Tom Williams, Ligue 1 expert and broadcaster. Pol Ballús, La Liga reporter with inside knowledge. They dissect Real Madrid’s 3-2 derby win and Vinicius Jr’s impact. They cover Barcelona’s home dominance, Inter’s wobble in Serie A, Italy’s tricky World Cup play‑off path, big Ligue 1 results and Dortmund’s front‑office shakeup.