The Totally Football Show with James Richardson

The Athletic
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Mar 7, 2023 • 1h 1min

Will Bayern keep Mbappe at bay? Will Sevilla and Valencia go down?

Jimbo, James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo are back together at The Athletic studios in anticipation of some red-hot Champions League second legs.Bayern host PSG with a 1-0 lead but can they contain Kylian Mbappe, PSG’s newly crowned all-time top scorer? Especially when Julian Nagelsmann seems to have lost faith in Joao Cancelo.Dortmund travel to Stamford Bridge after securing their 10th win in a row in 2023. They’ve learned how to play without the ball and the brilliant Julian Brandt is archetypal of the new Dortmund.Spurs welcome Milan to North London for a fixture that’s too close to call. Is Rafael Leao due a big performance for the Rossoneri?Domestically, Sevilla are smashed 6-1 by Atletico with Sampaoli and Monchi both under the microscope. And Will Still is still unbeaten in Ligue 1 with Reims.Plus Scott Parker, Piers Morgan and boil-in bag rice.Produced by Charlie Jones.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moment of the weekend (02.00)• PART 2a: Bayern v PSG preview (07.00)• PART 2b: Chelsea v Dortmund preview (15.30) • PART 3a: UEFA refund Liverpool fans (28.00)• PART 3c: Tottenham v Milan preview (31.00)• PART 4a: Man United v Real Betis preview (37.00)• PART 4b: Are Sevilla and Valencia going down? (43.00)• PART 4c: Will Still still unbeaten in Ligue 1 (52.00)• PART 5: Roma 1-0 Juventus (56.00)SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1.99 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS• theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 6, 2023 • 58min

Liverpool 7-0 Man United and that Reiss Nelson moment

Jimbo is joined by Tim Spiers, Daniel Storey and Tom Williams after massive wins at Anfield and the Emirates in the Premier League this weekend.Man United suffer their joint heaviest defeat ever, collapsing 7-0 at Anfield. Salah’s on song for the Reds, as is Fabinho as United look like toddlers in a playground. None more so than Bruno Fernandes.Saturday sees one of the games of the season and one of the noises of the season as leaders Arsenal come from 2-0 down to beat Bournemouth 3-2. Reiss Nelson providing ecstasy at the Emirates.Elsewhere, Wolves are looking good to stay up as they see off Spurs in the Tim Spiers derby. Do they actually have a better squad than Tottenham?Plus praise for De Zerbi and Johnson, the less than effective Kai Havertz and West Ham as the Roy Hodgson GIF.Produced by Charlie Jones.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Liverpool 7-0 Man United (01.00)• PART 2: Arsenal 3-2 Bournemouth (26.00)• PART 3a: Conti Cup for Arsenal, PSG record for Mbappe (36.00) • PART 3b: Wolves 1-0 Tottenham (40.00)• PART 3c: The rest of the Premier League weekend (44.00)SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1.99 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS• theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 2, 2023 • 1h 5min

Grimsby in the FA Cup quarters, Spurs chopped by the Blades, Arsenal go 5 points clear, Fulham's incredible campaign and a look ahead to the weekend's fixtures

James is joined by Duncan Alexander, Caoimhe O'Neill, and Jack Lang to review the mid week FA Cup and Premier League action and look ahead to the weekend's fixtures.Grimsby in the FA Cup Quarter finals for the first time in 84 years and Spurs chances of silverware all but ended by Sheffield United.Adrian Clarke joins to talk about Arsenal's emphatic 4-0 win against Everton as they win their game in hand and go 5 points clear at the top.Foden and Alvarez reignite City's attack as they beat Bristol ahead of their lunchtime kick off with Newcastle.Liverpool vs Man United on Sunday as Liverpool chase top 4 and Man United hunt down the top two.The Athletic's Fulham correspondent Peter Rutzler joins to talk about their incredible season and the job Silva is doing. Plus all the rest of the weekend's games.Produced by Jesse HowardRUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: FA Cup 5th Round Up (07.00)• PART 2a: Adrian Clarke talks Arsenal's 4-0 win (20.20)• PART 2b: Foden's back and Man City vs Newcastle (29.45) • PART 2c: Liverpool Vs Man United (31.30) • PART 3a: Peter Rutzler talks Fulham's remarkable season (39.20)• PART 4a: Chelsea Vs Leeds (47.20)• PART 4b: The rest of the weekend's fixtures and some continental cup fun (53.40) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 28, 2023 • 58min

PSG pull away, Dortmund and Bayern level pegging, La Liga top 4 all drop points and Milan and Inter battle for second

Jimbo is joined by Alvaro Romeo, Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens, and James Horncastle to discuss all the latest action from across the continent.Mbappe hits 200 and Messi reaches his 700th league goal as PSG beat Marseille in Le Stade Vélodrome. Plus Monaco come unstuck against Nice with Lilian Thuram's son Khephren on the scoresheet.Bayern beat title rivals Union 3-0 and Dortmund keep pace with a goal of Brandt's back.Dropped points for all of the top 4 in La Liga as Barca lose to relegation threatened Almería, Real and Atlético Madrid draw and Real Sociedad lose to Valencia.Napoli win again as Inter lose at Bologna and AC Milan win at Atalanta to put the Milan sides level on points in second and third.Produced by Jesse Howard.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moment of the weekend (05.20)• PART 2: PSG beat Marseille and Nice beat Monaco (08.00)• PART 3: Bayern beat Union and Dortmund unbeaten run continues (22.00)• PART 4: La Liga top 4 all drop points (33.00) • PART 5: Milan and Inter battle for second as Napoli win again (44.05) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 27, 2023 • 1h 6min

Man United ease to League Cup victory, more blues at the Bridge, City and Arsenal both win and 6 points for Javi Gracia's Leeds

Jimbo is joined by Carl Anka, Sasha Goryunov and Daniel Storey to discuss the League Cup final and the weekend's Premier League action.Ten Hag wins his first trophy as Man United held Newcastle at arm's length to lift the League Cup at Wembley.Chelsea's misery continues as Spurs beat them at the Bridge; they now have just 2 wins in 15.Klopp looks to the summer as Liverpool drop points again at Vieira's Palace who themselves haven't won in 2023.Up in the North, Celtic beat Rangers to the Scottish League Cup thanks to their Japanese star Kyogo Furuhashi, whilst down in Southend the Shrimpers could have played their last game.Arsenal and Man City both win and a look ahead to the midweek fixtures including Arsenal's game in hand against Everton, plus the battle at the bottom and all the rest of the weekend's action.Produced by Jesse HowardRUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Man United win the League Cup (5.15)• PART 2a: Chelsea's blues continue (23.00)• PART 3a: Liverpool drop points at Palace (37.20) • PART 3b: Celtic win the Scottish League Cup (41.00) • PART 3c: Arsenal win ahead of their midweek game in hand (44.40)• PART 3c: Man City back to winning ways (49.35)• PART 4a: The relegation battle and rest of the games (52.30) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 23, 2023 • 1h 12min

Liverpool hit for 5 but going for top 4, City struggling away and the Carabao Cup final awaits

Jimbo is joined in the Athletic studios by special guest Martin O'Neill, Duncan Alexander and Joey D'Urso to discuss the midweek games and look ahead to the Premier League weekend.Liverpool collapse on their worst European night at Anfield as Real Madrid come from 2-0 down to win 5-2.Man City draw at Leipzig as City's away troubles continue and the panel ponder whether Man City are a better side with or without Haaland.League toppers Arsenal go to Martin's old side Leicester, and he remembers Bergkamp's hatrick against them and Henry missing chances on his debut at Filbert Park.Newcastle take on Man United at Wembley in the League Cup final with third choice keeper Loris Karius in goal, as they bid for their first trophy since 1969.Martin reminisces on his secret night out in Madrid after winning the 1980 European Cup Final with Forest and talks about his book 'On Days Like These'.Plus Gareth Ainsworth leaves Wycombe after 10 years in charge and your questions for Martin.Produced by Jesse HowardRUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: A classic at Anfield (06.00)• PART 2a: Man City held in Leipzig and Haaland talk (22.00)• PART 2b: Arsenal Vs Leicester (29.40) • PART 3a: The League Cup Final preview (37.00) • PART 3b: Ainsworth leaves Wycombe after 10 years (48.20)• PART 3c: Listener questions for Martin O'Neill (50.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 21, 2023 • 56min

All tied in the Bundesliga, Napoli cruising, chaotic PSG leave it late and off-field unrest at Barca

Jimbo is joined by Julien Laurens, Alvaro Romeo, Raphael Honigstein and James Horncastle to discuss the midweek Champions League and Europa League games, as well as all the weekend's action from the continent.Bayern lose, Union draw and Dortmund win to leave all 3 clubs tied at the top on 43 points ahead of Leipzig's tie with Man City and Frankfurt's tie with Napoli in the Champions League.Barcelona have been asked to explain historical payments of €7m over 20 years to Catalan referee José María Enríquez Negreira as La Liga boss Javier Tebas calls for Joan Laporta to step down.Lecce do the double over Atalanta and Napoli keep on winning at the top of Serie A. Meanwhile, Napoli face Frankfurt and Leipzig take on Man City in the mid week Champions League ties.Messi rescues PSG with a last minute free kick as they beat Lille 4-3 with sporting director Luis Campos shouting at players and officials in the technical area and Neymar getting injured in time for carnival.Produced by Jesse Howard.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moment of the weekend (02.30)• PART 2: All tied at the top of the Bundesliga (06.00)• PART 3: Barcelona accusations + La Liga round-up (22.00) • PART 4: Serie A updates from Florence (33.40) • PART 5: Chaos at PSG and Ligue 1 round-up (44.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 20, 2023 • 1h 6min

Arsenal leave it late and City drop points as Man Utd bids come in and Potters Chelsea can't score

Jimbo is joined by Tim Spiers, Adrian Clarke and Daniel Storey to discuss the weekend's action and look ahead to a busy week in both the Champions and Europa leagues.Arsenal overcome adversity to go back top of the league against their old manager and goalscoring goalkeeper in a special game at Villa Park.Man City come unstuck at the City Ground with a late Wood goal enough to claim a point for Forest as City cede the top spot ahead of their mid week Champions League game at Leipzig.Laurie Whitwell joins to talk about the potential Manchester United takeover, the win against Leicester and United's busy week ahead on the field. Their Carabao cup final opponents, Newcastle, have their unbeaten run ended by Liverpool who strike early as Pope sees red.Ward-Prowse prolific free kick run continues at Stamford Bridge to add to Graham Potters woes; he's now only 1 goal behind David Beckham who is the Premier League all time top free kick scorer.Plus a few listener questions and all the rest of the weekend's action with all of the bottom three winning and Son back in the goals.Produced by Jesse Howard.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Arsenal comeback at Villa (05.00)• PART 2a: City frustrated at Forest (15.45)• PART 2b: Man United takeover with Laurie Whitwell (22.00) • PART 3a: Popeless Newcastle lose to Liverpool (35.20) • PART 3b: Ward Prowse punishes Potter (43.00)• PART 3c: Dr Tottenham beat West Ham (52.00)• PART 4a: All the rest of the weekend's action (58.35) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 16, 2023 • 1h 2min

City beat Arsenal and go top, Chelsea and Spurs lose in the Champions League and the Premier League preview

Jimbo is joined in the Athletic studios by Duncan Alexander, Charlie Eccleshare and Sasha Goryunov to discuss the midweek games and look ahead to the Premier League weekend.Man City activate their 'Novak Djokovic 5th set' super power and break a defiant Arsenal down, to win 3-1 and go top of the Premier League.Liam Twomey talks to James from Dortmund following Chelsea's loss with a Karim Adeyemi wonder goal and Spurs lose at the San Siro.Newcastle face Liverpool on Saturday and James catches up with the Athletic's George Caulkin about the game and his new 'Bobby 90' podcast series which includes unheard footage of Bobby talking about his career and life in football.Plus, Sasha (who was in Paris) discusses the UEFA enquiry into the chaotic scenes outside Stade de France last Summer and the panel look ahead to all the rest of the weekend fixtures.Produced by Jesse HowardRUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Arsenal vs Man City (02.50)• PART 2a: Liam Twomey on Chelsea's loss (16.20)• PART 2b: Jesse gives Saints give their 'Marsching orders' (21.45) • PART 3a: Spurs drawing blanks at the San Siro (24.10) • PART 3b: Scott Parker in Bruges and the rest of the CL action (29.20)• PART 3c: The Merseyside Derby and Liverpool v Newcastle (33.40)• PART 4a: The UEFA report on the Champions League final (46.40)•PART 4b: The rest of the weekend's action (53.00***• Get 6 months of Babbel language learning for free when you purchase a 6 month subscription by entering the code ATHLETIC at babbel.com/playLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 14, 2023 • 54min

Champions League returns with PSG problems and Spurs and Milan unpredictable, whilst Real Madrid win yet another trophy

Jimbo is joined by Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo, whilst Raphael Honigstein and James Horncastle phone in from across the continent to discuss the midweek Champions League and Europa League games, as well as the action from the weekend.PSG are in trouble on and off the pitch losing in the league to Monaco and the cup to Marseille and struggling with various injuries ahead of their game with Bayern.Bayern and Dortmind both win ahead of their games with PSG and Chelsea in the Champions League and Union Berlin keep the title race alive.Milan win via a Giroud goal, whilst Spurs lose to Leicester ahead of a huge tie for the two teams 5th in their respective leagues at the San Siro and Napoli keep on winning at the top of Serie A.Real Madrid win the Club World Cup and Barcelona win again ahead of their Europa League tie with Man Utd.Produced by Jesse Howard.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moment of the weekend (02.30)• PART 2: PSG in trouble ahead of Bayern (05.40)• PART 3: Bundesliga updates and Bayern and Dortmund in the Champions League (18.15) • PART 4: Serie A updates and a Milan Spurs preview (35.00) • PART 5: Milan get embarassed at Sassuolo (40.00)***• Get 20% Off and FREE shipping with the code EPL23 at manscaped.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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