
The Ripple Effect with James Lawrence Allcott
Football pundit James Lawrence Allcott looks at the immediate, long-term, and off-the-wall consequences of the biggest stories in the sport, from today and yesterday.
Latest episodes

May 16, 2025 • 36min
Top 20 Players of the Season: Stats Vs. Eye Test, Part 2
James Allcott is joined by Fuad Cadani (@FuadCadani) to discuss the second part of their top 20 players of the season. In the episode, they compare their personal top 20 versus the top 20 players put together from an amalgamation of statistical websites in order to determine who the best players of this season have truly been. And most importantly: Who will make the top five?
Host: James Allcott
Guest: Fuad Cadani
Producer: Cai Jones
Editor: Finn McSkimming
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May 14, 2025 • 1h
Top 20 Players of the Season: Stats vs. Eye Test, Part 1
James Allcott is joined by Fuad Cadani to discuss their top 20 players of the season. In the episode, they compare their top 20 to the top 20 players compiled from an amalgamation of statistics websites to determine who the best players of this season have truly been.
Host: James Allcott
Guest: Fuad Cadani
Producer: Cai Jones
Editor: Finn McSkimming
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May 9, 2025 • 1h 3min
Apologising to One Player from Every Premier League Club
James Allcott is joined by @DougieCritchley as they both take turns apologising to some of the surprise performers of the Premier League season! Which players deserve a sincere apology for their performances this season? Who has surprised them? And who has turned their club’s season around?
Host: James Allcott
Guest: Dougie Critchley
Producer: Cai Jones
Editor: Finn McSkimming
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May 7, 2025 • 1h 24min
Ranking the Biggest Summer Transfer Rumours
James Allcott is joined by Dougie Critchley (@DougieCritchley) to discuss the biggest summer transfer rumours ahead of the upcoming window. Together, they rank each rumour based on its potential impact on the clubs involved.
Host: James Allcott
Guest: Dougie Critchley
Producer: Cai Jones
Editor: Finn McSkimming
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Apr 28, 2025 • 2h 3min
10 Reasons Why Liverpool Won the League
James Allcott is joined by Laurence McKenna (@lozcast) to discuss the ten reasons that allowed Liverpool to win the league. Together, they talk about the impact of Arne Slot, how his tactics made a difference, and how he was able to take over from Jurgen Klopp.
You can watch Laurence's football channel and his dedicated LFC channel on YouTube.
Host: James Allcott
Guest: Laurence McKenna
Producer: Cai Jones
Editor: Finn McSkimming
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Apr 23, 2025 • 1h 15min
Simone Inzaghi: The Man Who Calmed Italy's Craziest Club
James Allcott is joined by Nima Tavallaey Roodsari to discuss one of Italy’s most confusing and wildest clubs, Internazionale (Inter Milan). Together, they look at how the club has developed since Antonio Conte's departure, and what Simone Inzaghi has built at the club. They also discuss some of the key players that could help Inter to reach yet another Champions League final.You can watch Nima on YouTube; or follow him on X; Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. You can also follow The Italian Football Podcast on X; Instagram, TikTok and FacebookHost: James AllcottGuest: Nima Tavallaey RoodsariProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 18, 2025 • 1h 11min
How Clubs Replace Their Superstar Players
James Allcott is joined by The Athletic’s Senior Data Analyst, Mark Carey (@MarkCarey93) to discuss how some Premier League clubs could replace their superstar players, such as Morgan Rogers at Aston Villa, Kevin De Bruyne at Man City, Trent Alexander-Arnold at Liverpool, and many more.Host: James AllcottGuest: Mark CareyProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 16, 2025 • 1h 24min
Using Data to Find the Most Underrated Premier League XI
James Allcott is joined by The Athletic’s Senior Data Analyst, Mark Carey (@MarkCarey93) to discuss the most underrated players in the Premier League. Together, they take a look at every position and put forward their picks for under-the-radar players using this season’s data, to see how accurate it really is.Host: James AllcottGuest: Mark CareyProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 11, 2025 • 1h 2min
The Premier League Vs. La Liga: Which One Is Better?
James Allcott is joined by Tomás Hill to take an in-depth look at the La Liga versus Premier League debate. Together, they dive into the positives and negatives of both leagues and analyze which one is actually the strongest.Host: James AllcottGuest: Tomás HillProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 9, 2025 • 1h
How La Masia Saved Barcelona
James Allcott is joined by Tomás Hill to take an in-depth look at the new-look Barcelona under Hansi Flick. They explore the tactical changes made by Flick and which players have thrived as a result. They also take a look at all the La Masia graduates that have helped contribute to the instant success under Flick.Host: James AllcottGuest: Tomás Hill Producer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices