The Totally Football Show with James Richardson

Pol Ballús, Spanish La Liga writer and commentator, joins to dissect Europe's big stories. Champions League playoff clashes and tricky away trips are previewed. Serie A chaos and the Derby d'Italia refereeing row get a lively breakdown. La Liga and PSG shocks, Lens rising in Ligue 1, and Bundesliga round-ups feature in fast-paced football debate.

A raucous FA Cup round-up with highlights of Arsenal’s 4-0 demolition of Wigan and surprise upsets like Mansfield beating Burnley. Debate over refereeing and VAR after Newcastle’s controversial win at Villa. Talk of Tottenham’s bold appointment of Igor Tudor and whether he can steady Spurs. Plus Mo Salah’s revival as Liverpool coast past Brighton and extra-time drama for West Ham.

Daniel Storey, veteran football journalist reporting from Nottingham with inside perspective on Forest’s managerial chaos. Reuben Pinder, Selhurst Park matchday reporter who recounts the Palace v Burnley rollercoaster. They discuss Forest sacking Dyche and the scramble for a fourth coach. They also cover Palace’s collapse and the weekend FA Cup ties that could produce shocks.

Jay Harris, Tottenham reporter, breaks down Thomas Frank’s dismissal and timing. Carl Anka, match reporter, focuses on Man United vs West Ham and Cesko’s late impact. Liam Twomey, tactical writer, dissects Chelsea’s collapse and Bournemouth’s rising winger Rayan. JJ Bull, commentator and musician, rounds up metrics, SPL and Championship drama. Multiple short takes on managerial fallout, relegation scraps and midweek results.

Seb Stafford-Bloor, Bundesliga specialist and broadcaster, and Pol Ballús, Catalonia-based Spanish football journalist. They dissect PSG's 5-0 rout of Marseille and De Zerbi's troubles. They cover Inter and Bayern each scoring five and Napoli's dramatic win. They also touch on La Liga shake-ups, from Antony's impact to Barca and Real wins.

Tim Spiers, tactical analyst; Reuben Pinder, match commentator; Daniel Storey, senior football reporter. They relive Man City’s stunning late comeback at Anfield, debate the bizarre disallowed City goal and VAR’s role. They also tackle Liverpool’s wobble, Man United’s revival under Carrick, Brentford’s surge and Cole Palmer’s hat-trick.

Richard Sutcliffe, journalist and author who covered Leeds’ Champions League run; Amitai Winehouse, lifelong Leeds supporter sharing fan memories; Duncan Alexander, football statistician offering data and quizzes. They recount Leeds’ late 90s golden team, the thrilling 18-match European run including Milan and Valencia nights, the financial gamble under Peter Ridsdale, and the club’s dramatic fall and long rebuild.

Dan Kilpatrick, journalist known for transfer reporting; Jack Lang, witty football writer and broadcaster; Duncan Alexander, tactical analyst with detailed match insight. They preview Arsenal v Sunderland and Liverpool v Man City, discuss the Wembley League Cup showdown, debate goalkeeper choices and injury concerns, and run through six-pointers at both ends of the table and Crystal Palace’s crisis.

Seb Stafford-Bloor, on‑the‑ground match reporter; Tom Williams, Ligue 1 and continental writer; James Horncastle, Serie A and European analyst. They discuss Bayern dropping points again after Hamburg’s draw. Marseille’s collapse and De Zerbi staying amid more woes. Inter and Napoli holding in Serie A. Barca cruising in La Liga while Real scrape late wins.

Liam Toomey, football journalist and commentator; Tom Williams, football writer and analyst; Duncan Alexander, data-driven football analyst. They dissect Solanke’s scorpion goal that shocked Man City. They recap late drama at Old Trafford, Chelsea’s stoppage-time comeback, Arsenal’s statement win and shifting title and survival storylines. Fast-paced chat on tactics, stats and weekend twists.