

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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Aug 6, 2025 • 1h 20min
10 Unexpected Predictions That Will Happen
James Allcott is joined by Nieve (@StuntPegg) to make 10 bold predictions. Together, they take a look at potential top scorers, flop signings, most improved players, teams to watch, and much more.
Host: James Allcott
Guest: Nieve Petruzziello
Producer: Cai Jones
Editor: Finn McSkimming
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Aug 1, 2025 • 1h 15min
Ranking Every Premier League Club’s Attack
James Allcott is joined once again by Dougie Critchley to break down every Premier League club’s attack. Together, they decide on who has the most promising attacking lineup heading into the new season, whilst analysing who needs to strengthen up before the first ball is kicked.You can see more of Dougie on his YouTube channel.
Host: James AllcottGuest: Dougie CritchleyProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Patris Gordon
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Jul 30, 2025 • 1h 7min
Ranking Every Club’s Most Expensive Transfer So Far
James Allcott is back, and this time he’s joined by Dougie Critchley (@DougieCritchley) to rank every team’s most expensive transfer of the window so far. Together, they discuss some of the hidden gems arriving to the Premier League from abroad and what their impact will be, before they rate the transfer itself!You can see more of Dougie on his YouTube channel.
Host: James Allcott
Guests: Dougie Critchley
Producer: Cai Jones
Editor: Finn McSkimming
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Jun 20, 2025 • 47min
Building Arsenal’s Perfect Title-Winning Squad, Part 2
James Allcott and Alex Moneypenny (AMonFootball) pick up where they left off in their quest to build the ultimate title-winning Arsenal XI for the 2025-26 season. With the defensive half of the pitch locked in, that leaves the midfield and forwards to sort out, including the much-discussed striker conundrum.
Host: James Allcott
Guest: Alex Moneypenny
Producer: Cai Jones
Editor: Finn McSkimming
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Jun 17, 2025 • 1h
Building Arsenal’s Perfect Title-Winning Squad, Part 1
James Allcott is joined this week by The Different Knock’s Alex Moneypenny (@AMonFootball) to build the ultimate Arsenal squad capable of winning the 2025-26 Premier League title. With just two players allowed to stay per position, who will make the cut and who will get the chop?
Host: James Allcott
Guests: Alex Moneypenny
Producer: Cai Jones
Editor: Finn McSkimming
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Jun 12, 2025 • 50min
The Ripple Effect End of Season Q&A
WE HAVE HEARD YOU! James wraps up the 2024-25 season by answering your burning questions about life, football, and (of course) QPR. Plus, we have some important and exciting announcements and updates, so stick around to the end of the podcast to hear about the future of the show, the JLA channel, and much more.
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Host: James Allcott
Producer: Cai Jones
Editor: Finn McSkimming
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Jun 9, 2025 • 1h 39min
Ranking Every Club’s Biggest Summer Transfer Rumours
James Allcott and Nieve Petruzziello (@StuntPegg) are back in the studio to definitively, or not-so-definitively, rank the biggest summer transfer rumours linked with every Premier League club. From ‘Signing of the Season’ to ‘Big Mistake’, find out how good Nieve and James think your club’s biggest rumour is, and whether your team’s summer could be boom or bust.
Host: James Allcott
Guest: Nieve Petruzziello
Producer: Cai Jones
Editor: Finn McSkimming
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Jun 6, 2025 • 1h 12min
Why Did Inter Milan Collapse in the UCL Final v PSG?
James Allcott is joined by Nieve Pettruzziello (@stuntpegg) to take an in depth look at Inter Milan's UEFA Champions League Final defeat to PSG. They look at the quality of Inter's squad, the problems they faced during the game, and some of the tactical aspects that could have been different. They also take a look at what went right for PSG and what this will mean for football going forward.
Host: James Allcott
Guest: Nieve Pettruzziello
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Jun 5, 2025 • 1h 8min
Ranking Every Premier League Manager’s Season
James Allcott is joined by Nedum Onuoha (@kickback_nedum) once again. This time to discuss and rank every Premier League manager’s season. Together they look at potential manager of the season candidates, which managers could be in trouble next season, and which managers still have something to prove. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 30, 2025 • 1h 20min
The Real Reasons Man City Failed This Season
James Allcott is joined by Nedum Onuoha (@kickback_nedum) to discuss the ins and outs of Manchester City’s season. Why did their season seemingly fall apart? Was it down to Rodri’s injury? Was it their issues with recruitment? Or was it a tactical issue? All of this and more is discussed on this week’s ‘The Ripple Effect.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices