The Totally Football Show with James Richardson

Tim Spiers, tactical analyst focusing on Premier League context. Luis Miguel Echegaray, US-based football journalist and commentator. Jay Harris, on-the-ground reporter from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. They dissect Man City’s Carabao Cup win and Kepa’s costly selection. They break down Nottingham Forest’s comeback at Spurs and discuss Tottenham’s precarious position. They also cover Villa, Everton and Liverpool results shaping the title and survival races.

Mark Carey, senior data analyst, breaks down the numbers. Charlie Eccleshare, Athletic reporter, brings tactical and on-the-ground perspective. Duncan Alexander, data editor, adds statistical context. They discuss Barca’s second-half demolition of Newcastle, Liverpool’s convincing win and the upcoming Real v Bayern and Liverpool v PSG ties. They also preview the Arsenal v Man City League Cup clash and the tense relegation battles.

Champions League shocks and comebacks dominate the chat. A dramatic red card sees Manchester City knocked out while Chelsea suffer a tactical collapse. Arsenal progress after a stunning strike and Sporting pull off a historic turnaround. A controversial CAF ruling overturns an international title. Premier League fines and a wild Brentford v Wolves draw add spice.

Jimbo is joined by Seb Stafford-Bloor, Pol Ballus, James Horncastle and Tom Williams to look back on the weekend’s European action, as well as discuss those crucial Last 16 second legs in the Champions League.Real Madrid go into their return trip to Manchester City having beaten Elche 4-1, with Arda Guler scoring from inside his own half, but Barcelona are still four points clear after a Raphinha hat-trick helps them beat Sevilla 5-2.In Italy, Atalanta put their horror show against Bayern behind them to draw 1-1 with leaders Inter, but Milan fail to make the most of it and lose 1-0 to Lazio. It’s advantage Paris Saint-Germain in the Ligue 1 title race, despite them not even playing, as Lens lose 2-1 at Lorient.And in Germany, Bayern drop points for only the fifth time this season after drawing 1-1 with Leverkusen.Produced by Lucy Oliva and Xavi Bird.RUNNING ORDER:• PART 1: Moment of the week (7:00)• PART 2: La Liga review - Guler from inside his own half (21:00)• PART 3: Serie A review - Both Milan and Inter drop points (36:00)• PART 4: Bundesliga review - Bayern draw with Leverkusen (51:00)• PART 5: Ligue 1 review - Lens slip up in the title race (1:01:00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adrian Clarke, former pro turned pundit, Tim Spiers, match-reporting journalist, and Duncan Alexander, data analyst, unpack Matchday 30. They cover Max Dowman’s historic late goal for Arsenal. They discuss Richarlison’s 90th-minute rescue at Anfield and Tudor’s tactical switch. They also review Manchester United’s statement win and Chelsea’s controversial centre-circle huddle.

Benji Lanyado, founder of Pickfair and data-driven podcaster; Tom Williams, continental football reporter and tactician; Duncan Alexander, stats-minded journalist and analyst. They dissect PSG’s 5-2 rout and Chelsea’s collapse. They unpack Valverde’s hat-trick and Madrid’s tactics. They celebrate Bodo/Glimt’s shock win and preview the Premier League weekend, including a West Ham test for City.

Natalie Gedra, Sky Sports reporter with match and tactical instincts. Duncan Alexander, data-driven analyst from The Athletic. Dan Kilpatrick, Athletic journalist on club decisions. They dissect Tottenham’s goalkeeper chaos in Madrid, debate Tudor’s handling, and review dramatic Champions League nights including Bayern’s demolition, Newcastle’s late penalty heartache, Liverpool’s tough trip and a mass brawl in Brazil.

Pol Ballús, Spanish reporter and La Liga analyst; Tom Williams, Ligue 1 specialist; Seb Stafford-Bloor, Bundesliga writer; James Horncastle, Serie A expert. They preview Champions League last-16 ties and key matchups. They discuss Milan’s derby win and the revived Italian title race. They cover Monaco’s shock over PSG and the sudden heat in France’s title race. Relegation drama in Germany and Real Madrid’s tough run in LaLiga are debated.

They unpack dramatic FA Cup ties, including Chelsea’s narrow escape at Wrexham and VAR controversies. Shocks from Port Vale and other lower-league giant-killings get reminisced and contextualised. Tottenham’s deepening crisis and questions over Igor Tudor’s future spark heated debate. They also cover ugly scenes at Ibrox and quick updates on domestic cup form and the Lionesses’ qualifying win.

Fikayo Tomori, AC Milan and England central defender, talks life in Milan and training at Milanello. He describes the San Siro atmosphere, the derby intensity, and adapting to Serie A tactics. He recounts meeting club legends like Maldini and sharing the pitch with Zlatan, and names the toughest forwards he faces.