The Totally Football Show with James Richardson

Jimbo, Raphael Hongstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo assess the big hitters in Europe with the Nations League qualifiers over and the World Cup on the horizon.England and Germany fight out a 3-3 thriller in a game that exposes both team’s flaws. Are we only just seeing Southgate’s shortcomings when the rest of the continent has been aware for a while?France beat Austria and lose to Denmark, yet with the talent Didier Deschamps has at his disposal, could they become the first nation in 60 years to retain the World Cup?Or will it be Argentina or Brazil who are looking strong by comparison to the likes of Spain, who have a settled midfield and goalkeeper but not much else.And Michiel Jongsma joins us to discuss the only major European nation that are looking strong right now – Louis Van Gaal’s Netherlands.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Getting excited for World Cup (02.00)• PART 1b: Moment of the weekend (05.00)• PART 1c: England 3-3 Germany (09.30) • PART 2: France – boom or bust in Qatar? (25.00)• PART 3: Spanish struggles (34.30)• PART 4a: Michiel Jongsma on the resurgent Netherlands (43.00)• PART 4b: What about Brazil and Argentina? (50.30)SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR THE FIRST 6 MONTHS• theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo is back for another international break pod in the company of Joey D’Urso, Nick Miller and Tom Williams.England are timid and disappointing in defeat to Italy that sees them relegated from the top tier of the Nations League. And to make matters worse, their first World Cup opponents Iran might just be resurgent. Bassil Mikdadi tells us why we shouldn’t underestimate Carlos Queiroz’s side.Wales are relegated too while France just about survive. But is another full-scale meltdown amongst Les Bleus on the horizon?Plus having been to Qatar and back, Joey gives us the lowdown on the infrastructure of the first World Cup to be hosted in a Muslim country but one that comes with a lot of baggage. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Italy 1-0 England (03.00)• PART 2a: Bassil Mikdadi on Iran’s World Cup prospects (18.00)• PART 2b: The Qatar conundrum (25.00) • PART 3: Wales relegated, France on the verge of meltdown (38.00)SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR THE FIRST 6 MONTHS• theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s international week so Jimbo assembles the pod squad of Carl Anka, Colin Millar and Tom Williams to focus on the fixtures.It’s Italy v England in the Nations League as James Horncastle paints a picture of the Azzurri camp right now. We’ve got our eyes on the England midfield, and the not that tall Toney.The drop to the second tier is a possibility for Wales as well, where the big question is whether it’s Ward or Wayne. And whether Michael Sheen will be in the dressing room.Charlotte Harpur breaks down a WSL weekend that brings us the North London and Merseyside derbies.Plus Woodgate and the worst debut ever, Brazil v Ghana, and why John McGinn is the new Jon Obi Mikel.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Lots to look forward to (02.00)• PART 1b: Italy v England preview with James Horncastle (10.00)• PART 1c: Brazil v Ghana preview (28.00) • PART 2a: Woodgate and the worst debut ever (33.00)• PART 2b: Wales battle relegation, Spain and Scotland strive for promotion (37.30) • PART 3: A huge WSL weekend with Charlotte Harpur (49.00) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR THE FIRST 6 MONTHS• theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo and the Euro crew of James Horncastle, Julien Laurens, Alvaro Romeo and Raphael Honigstein reassemble after a dramatic weekend on the continent.Bayern Munich lose at Augsburg and are on their worst run for 20 years. Sadly for Sadio Mane.The Madrid Derby is won by Real but marred by racist chants and gestures towards Vinicius from Atletico fans. We dive into a story that also involves dancing and El Chiringuito.A seismic day in Serie A with Milan, Inter, Roma and Juventus all losing on the same day. But it’s the Old Lady’s defeat at bottom club Monza that really has Allegri under the microscope.And in France, there’s 9 second red cards and Favre out of favour at Nice. Could Mauricio Pochettino be set for an immediate return to Ligue 1?RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moment of the weekend (04.00)• PART 2a: Bayern on worst Bundesliga run in 20 years (07.40)• PART 2b: Madrid derby marred by racism towards Vinicius (16.00) • PART 3: Milan, Inter, Juve and Roma all lose on the same day (29.00)• PART 4: Pochettino to Nice? (42.00) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR THE FIRST 6 MONTHS• theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo welcomes Jay Harris, Matt Davies-Adams and Sasha Goryunov to look back on a reduced but rousing Premier League weekend.Brighton appoint Roberto De Zerbi as their new manager. Hear from James Horncastle about why the Italian is one of the most exciting young managers in Europe.Arsenal slay some demons at the Brentford Community Stadium to stay top of the table. With the Bees surprisingly downbeat, is it because Thomas Frank could be on his way to Leicester?The Foxes look like making a change after a 6th defeat in a row for Brendan Rodgers. The Athletic’s Rob Tanner tells us what’s gone wrong at the King Power.Will Steve Cooper be exiting Nottingham Forest as well and is it the old guard that are letting him down?Plus armchair Aleksandar, a new Bournemouth and Ronnie Rosenthal.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Brentford 0-3 Arsenal (04.00)• PART 1b: Spurs 6-2 Leicester with Rob Tanner (11.00)• PART 2a: Brighton appoint Roberto De Zerbi, with James Horncastle (23.30) • PART 2b: Forest 2-3 Fulham (29.30)• PART 3a: The WSL and Ronnie Rosenthal (36.30) • PART 3b: The rest of the Premier League weekend (40.00)SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR THE FIRST 6 MONTHS• theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a hectic Champions League midweek and ahead of a more leisurely Premier League weekend, Jimbo welcomes Charlie Eccleshare, Dom Fifield and Duncan Alexander into the pod.Erling Haaland does it again with one of the goals of the season to down Dortmund. But should Man City fans be concerned about their first 80 minutes?Graham Potter’s first game as Chelsea manager results in a very Brighton performance and a disappointing draw with Salzburg. Is it a pointless appointment if Potter isn’t given time?Liverpool get back to winning ways with the return of Thiago. He’s irreplaceable but possibly unreliable in terms of his fitness. Spurs meanwhile are beaten at Sporting. Have sides worked out Conte’s Spurs this season?Plus the Premier League weekend, Boehly’s big ideas, minidiscs, and Desert Island Discs.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Glenn Hoddle - commentary pioneer (01.30)• PART 2a: Man City 2-1 Dortmund (04.45)• PART 2b: Chelsea 1-1 Salzburg (12.00) • PART 3a: Boehly’s big ideas (20.30)• PART 3b: Liverpool 2-1 Ajax and the rest of the Champions League (25.00)• PART 4a: Spurs slip up at Sporting (32.30)• PART 4b: The rest of the Premier League weekend (42.30)SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR THE FIRST 6 MONTHS• theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Champions League matchday 2 ahoy, with Jimbo joined by James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo.There’s reunions aplenty with Haaland facing Dortmund and most intriguingly, Lewandowski returning to Bayern Munich. Is he already more loved at Barcelona than he was in Bavaria? And will Julian Nagelsmann be feeling the presence of free agent Thomas Tuchel?Plenty to ponder for Liverpool and for Juventus after their remarkable VAR room brawl and draw with Salernitana. Hear why they’re so poor and why Max Allegri won’t be getting sacked.Plus Lacazette, Shakhtar stats and can Union Berlin do a Leicester?RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moment of the weekend (01.30)• PART 2a: Liverpool v Ajax (07.30)• PART 2b: Bayern v Barcelona (14.00) • PART 3: Juve’s Salernitana drama (27.30)• PART 4a: Group E – Chelsea v Salzburg (37.30)• PART 4b: Group F - Real Madrid v Leipzig (39.30)• PART 5: The latest from Ligue 1 (46.30)SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR THE FIRST 6 MONTHS• theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo’s joined by Jack Lang, Jobi McAnuff & Daniel Storey for a look at some of the biggest stories in the world of football.Graham Potter is the new manager of Chelsea. Why is this such an exciting appointment? Andy Naylor gives us a steer as to where Brighton will turn next in their managerial hunt. And what’s it like to be an interim player-coach?Diego Costa is set for a return to the Premier League, although playing football isn’t something he’s done much of in the last year or so.Michiel Jongsma fills us in on an Ajax side feeling very good about themselves as they head to Anfield in the Champions League on Tuesday.And Jobi remembers, or tries to forget, Reading 5 Arsenal 7.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Graham Potter, Chelsea manager (04.00)• PART 1b: Who next for Brighton, with Andy Naylor (13.00)• PART 1c: Player-managing on an interim basis (21.00) • PART 2a: Reading 5-7 Arsenal (27.00)• PART 2b: Diego Costa set for Wolves (33.00)• PART 3: Liverpool v Ajax preview with Michiel Jongsma (37.00)SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR THE FIRST 6 MONTHS• theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another action-packed week, unpacked by Jimbo, Michael Cox, Tom Williams and Duncan Alexander.Chelsea sack Thomas Tuchel with Brighton’s Graham Potter set to replace him at Stamford Bridge. We look at where it went wrong for Tuchel who never found an attacking solution, as Potter looks to back himself at one of the top jobsTerrified Liverpool give one of the worst defensive displays in Champions League history and in the words of Jurgen Klopp, need to reinvent themselves.Napoli are rampant, Bayern impress while PSG’s front three strut their stuff but also refuse to defend.Andrew Todos talks us through the feel-good story of the week in the Champions League – Shakhtar’s 4-1 win in Leipzig.It’s another goal-filled week for the unstoppable Erling Haaland. If only he’d picked England.And Michael tells us all about Keira Walsh and her world record move to Barcelona, ahead of the return of the WSLRUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Chelsea sack Tuchel and chase Potter, with Liam Twomey (02.30)• PART 2a: Napoli 4-1 Liverpool (19.00)• PART 2b: Bayern and PSG impress (29.00) • PART 2c: Shakhtar win in Leipzig, with Andrew Todos (35.30)• PART 3: Man City v Spurs and other PL offerings (42.00)• PART 4: Barca break world record for Keira Walsh (55.00)SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR THE FIRST 6 MONTHS• theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ahead of matchday 1 across European competition, it’s Jimbo, it’s James Horncastle, it’s Raphael Honigstein, it’s Julien Laurens and it’s Alvaro Romeo on the Totally Football Show.PSG face Juventus for the first time in Champions League history. The under-fire Allegri has Juve playing 60s football. And that’s not a good thing.Will Man City run riot against a Sevilla side hovering above the relegation zone in La Liga? Hear why this sorry state of affairs is Monchi’s fault.Plenty of feel-good stories in Germany where Eintracht Frankfurt prepare for their Champions League bow and Freiburg and Union Berlin fly high in the Bundesliga.Will new-look Napoli heap more misery on Liverpool in Naples on Wednesday? There’s plenty of love for Luciano Spalletti.Plus Ben Yedder’s bowels and the Martin Braithwaite redemption story.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moment of the weekend (02.00)• PART 2a: PSG v Juventus preview (09.30)• PART 2b: Spurs v Marseille preview (19.00) • PART 3a: Inter v Bayern preview and Frankfurt prepare for UCL bow (22.30)• PART 3b: Freiburg top the Bundesliga (30.00)• PART 4a: How to keep up with the wealth of the Premier League (34.00)• PART 4b: Napoli v Liverpool preview (41.00)• PART 4c: Udinese smash Roma in La Liga (45.00)• PART 5: Barca smash Sevilla in La Liga (50.00)SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR THE FIRST 6 MONTHS• theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.