The Totally Football Show with James Richardson

Liverpool head to Old Trafford, deadline day approaches and we salute Sven

Aug 29, 2024

Duncan Alexander, a keen football analyst, joins sports journalist Jay Harris and writer Benji Lanyado to dissect the latest thrillers in the Premier League. They delve into the fierce rivalry between Manchester United and Liverpool, pondering if Liverpool's new managerial sensibility will hold. The trio also pays homage to Sven-Göran Eriksson, reflecting on his impactful legacy. Plus, they discuss transfers and upcoming matches, including West Ham's clash with champions Man City, sparking excitement for the weekend's action!

01:09:18

Creator website

Episode guests

Benji Lanyado

Jay Harris

Duncan Alexander

AI Summary

AI Chapters

Episode notes

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Sven-Göran Eriksson's legacy as a transformative figure in English football is underscored by his tactical innovations and player development.

The eagerly anticipated Manchester United versus Liverpool match highlights the historical rivalry and United's struggle for form.

Liverpool's acquisition of Federico Chiesa represents their commitment to strengthening an already potent attack, enhancing tactical flexibility.

Deep dives

Sven-Göran Eriksson's Impact on Football

Sven-Göran Eriksson significantly shaped modern football, particularly during his time as England's manager. He transformed a struggling England team following disappointing campaigns, bringing excitement and a sense of optimism during early 2000s tournaments. Under his management, notable players like Wayne Rooney emerged, and his tactical approach reinvigorated English football during that era. His passing at the age of 76 is a reminder of his influential role as both a manager and an iconic figure within the sport.

Intro

2min

Football Legacies and Match Day Excitement

9min

Premier League Showdown: Arsenal, United, and Liverpool Rivalry

13min

Match Day Anticipation and Effective Hiring Solutions

4min

Squad Dynamics and Upcoming Matches

8min

Analyzing Player Performances and Transfer Rumors

1min

Midfielders and Cup Controversies

5min

Carabao Cup Clash: Newcastle vs Tottenham

6min

Football Performances and Predictions

15min

10.

Transfer Talks and Upcoming Highlights in Football

2min

Jimbo is joined by Duncan Alexander, Jay Harris and Benji Lanyado in the studio with a whole banquet of football topics to feast upon.

The Premier League fixture list pairs up Arsenal and Brighton, Newcastle and Tottenham and Manchester United and Liverpool. Can sensible Slot maintain his 100% record as Reds manager? Is signing Chiesa another sensible move? And would United signing Raheem Sterling be less sensible?

Benji’s West Ham host champions Man City as we pay tribute to one of City’s former managers, the incomparable Sven-Göran Eriksson.

Plus the Carabao Cup, the Eze show and Adama Traore Ballon d’Or.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1: Paying tribute to Sven-Göran Eriksson (03.00)

• PART 2: Man United v Liverpool preview (12.00)

• PART 3: West Ham v Man City and Arsenal v Brighton previews (25.00)

• PART 4a: Carabao Cup round-up (36.00)

• PART 4b: Newcastle v Spurs preview (40.00)

• PART 4c: The rest of the Premier League weekend (45.00)

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more