

The Ripple Effect with James Lawrence Allcott
The Ringer
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.
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Jan 7, 2026 • 1h 13min
Was Sacking Amorim a Backwards Step and Is Rosenior Right for Chelsea?
James Allcott is joined by Paul Machin (@ThePaulMachin) to unpack all of the recent Premier League drama. Together, they make sense of the current Manchester United situation and Ruben Amorim’s sacking. They also take a look at Liam Rosenior and how his tenure at Chelsea may play out.
You can see more of Paul on his YouTube channel.
Host: James AllcottGuest: Paul MachinProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 30, 2025 • 1h 12min
10 People Who Defined Football in 2025
James Allcott is joined by JJ Bull (@jj_bull) to discuss the most influential footballers/football people of the year. Together, they take a look at the most talked-about people, discussing their impact on 2025.Source: Fan NarrativeYou can see more of JJ on his YouTube channel.
Host: James AllcottGuest: JJ BullProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 22, 2025 • 1h 48min
The Ripple Effect Big Fat Quiz of the Year 2025
James Allcott is joined by a big line up of Flav (@flav_bateman), Nieve (@stuntpegg), Ellis (@ellis_platten), Lyes (@LyesBouzidi10), Ollie (@talkcpfc) and quizmaster Cai (@ProducerCai). In their teams they answer questions from every month of the year as it happened. But who will take home the fantastic prize on offer?
Host: James Allcott
Guests: Flav Bateman, Nieve Petruzziello, Ellis Platten, Lyes Bouzidi, Ollie Thomas and Cai Jones.
Producer: Cai Jones
Editor: Finn McSkimming
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Dec 17, 2025 • 48min
Bad Players Who Could Make Good Signings, Amorim's New Tactic, and Maresca's Fallout
James Allcott is joined by JJ Bull (@jj_bull) to discuss players who may currently be considered underperformers but could possibly become key factors for other clubs. The pair also discuss Enzo Maresca's and Ruben Amorim’s comments and how they could each affect their clubs going forward.
You can find JJ Bull on his YouTube channel.
Host: James AllcottGuest: JJ BullProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 12, 2025 • 1h 7min
Ranking the Value of the Top 10 Potential Transfers
James Allcott is joined by Ben Bowman (@ben_bowman) and Karel Prince (@karelprince_) to analyse the value of potential transfers that may happen in January. Together, they look at the different factors affecting a transfer’s value, such as age, price, and contract. They then rank the value of the transfer and which club may be interested.
Host: James Allcott
Guests: Ben Bowman and Karel Prince
Producer: Cai Jones
Editor: Finn McSkimming
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Dec 10, 2025 • 1h 29min
Addressing the Salah Situation and Analysing the Title Race
James Allcott is joined by Ben Bowman (@ben_bowman) and Karel Prince (@karelprince_) to take a look at the Mohamed Salah situation. The trio also discuss the title race and who is in the strongest position to take on Arsenal.
Host: James Allcott
Guests: Ben Bowman and Karel Prince
Producer: Cai Jones
Editor: Finn McSkimming
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Dec 5, 2025 • 1h 13min
Predicting Every Premier League Club’s 2026
James Allcott is joined by Nieve Petruzziello (@StuntPegg) to give one prediction for every Premier League club. Will Mikel Arteta get Arsenal over the line? What will be the ripples of his first title win with the Gunners? Which managers will move on? And will Liverpool see a major reshuffle?
Host: James Allcott
Guest: Nieve Petruzziello
Producer: Cai Jones
Editor: Finn McSkimming
Additional Production: Patris Gordon
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Dec 3, 2025 • 1h 17min
Liverpool - Keep or Sell!
James Allcott is joined by Ripple Effect regular Nieve Petruzziello (@StuntPegg). In this episode, they analyse Liverpool's recent form and decide who should stay and who needs to move on. Does Liverpool need a squad revamp? Are there some players that must go? And which ones are untouchable?
Host: James Allcott
Guest: Nieve Petruzziello
Producer: Cai Jones
Editor: Finn McSkimming
Additional Production: Patris Gordon
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Nov 28, 2025 • 1h 3min
One Player to Watch From Every Premier League Club in 2026
ames Allcott is joined by Dougie Critchley (@DougieCritchley) to take a look at one player from every Premier League club we should be keeping a close eye on in 2026. Should all the focus be on Estevao? Can Kobbie Mainoo turn it around? And will Harry Gray get thrusted into the limelight?
Host: James Allcott
Guest: Dougie Critchley
Producer: Cai Jones
Editor: Finn McSkimming
Additional Production: Patris Gordon
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Nov 26, 2025 • 59min
Every Club’s Most Underrated Player
James Allcott is joined by Dougie Critchley (@DougieCritchley) to go through every Premier League club and pick their most underrated players. Together, they discuss who is Man City’s breakthrough midfielder, Tottenham’s most slept-on midfielder, and Liverpool’s best performer this season, alongside many more points.
Host: James Allcott
Guest: Dougie Critchley
Producer: Cai Jones
Editor: Finn McSkimming
Additional Production: Patris Gordon
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