

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.
Episodes
Mentioned books

Jan 26, 2026 • 1h 15min
How Carrick Transformed Man United, and Why Are Arsenal Fans Booing?
James Allcott is joined by Joe Thomlinson (@joethomlinson) to pick apart the latest action from the Premier League. The duo first takes a look at how Michael Carrick’s new-look Manchester United have blown the title race wide open. They also assess the reaction of Arsenal fans to the defeat at the Emirates. Finally, they discuss how West Ham’s recent form has shaken up the relegation battle and much more!
You can see more of Joe on his YouTube channel.Host: James AllcottGuest: Joe ThomlinsonProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 22, 2026 • 59min
One Emergency Transfer for Every Premier League Club
Nedum Onuoha, a former professional footballer turned insightful pundit, and Nieve Petruzziello, a savvy football journalist, join the conversation. They analyze potential emergency signings for Premier League clubs. Highlights include discussions on Arsenal's Adam Ola-Lukman, Aston Villa's striker options, and Chelsea's budget-friendly pick in Marcos Senesi. The duo also speculates on Liverpool's urgent centre-back needs and Newcastle's required defensive reinforcements, all while weighing the pros and cons of each suggested transfer.

Jan 19, 2026 • 1h 17min
The Power Shift Breaking Modern Managers
James Allcott is joined by Nedum Onuoha (@kickback_nedum) and Nieve Petruzziello (@StuntPegg) to discuss all the latest talking points from this weekend’s action. Together, they chat about the latest case of Premier League managers at risk: why Michael Carrick beating Pep Guardiola could see England with a new manager at the 2028 Euros; whilst taking a look at Liam Rosenior’s first two games at the helm of Chelsea.
Host: James AllcottGuests: Nieve Petruzziello and Nedum OnuohaProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 15, 2026 • 51min
Predicting the Future of Every Chelsea Player
James Allcott is joined by Rory Jennings (@ChelseaRory) and Kweku Afari (@Kweku_Afari) to sift through the Chelsea squad. As a trio, they analyse and predict the future of every Chelsea player under Liam Rosenior.
You can see more of Rory at his YouTube channel.
You can also see more of Kweku at his YouTube channel.
Host: James Allcott
Guests: Rory Jennings and Kweku Afari
Producer: Cai Jones
Editor: Finn McSkimming
Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 12, 2026 • 1h 14min
Michael Carrick Is Great for Man Utd, and That’s a Problem
James Allcott is joined by Rory Jennings (@ChelseaRory) and Kweku Afari (@Kweku_Afari) to discuss this week’s latest hot topics. Together, they discuss whether Michael Carrick can be the one to save Manchester United and whether Liam Rosenior is the correct choice for Chelsea, and they take a look at the current situation at Spurs.
You can see more of Rory on his YouTube channel.
You can also see more of Kweku on his YouTube channel.
Host: James AllcottGuests: Rory Jennings and Kweku AfariProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 9, 2026 • 1h 16min
Where Will Liverpool Be in 2029?
Paul Machin, a football pundit and content creator, shares insights on Liverpool's future. He discusses how the club might replace Salah, the importance of upcoming contracts, and the potential tactical shift with Arne Slot. Paul evaluates the squad's depth, including Gakpo's role and young talents like Curtis Jones. He reflects on managerial styles, the possibility of Xabi Alonso stepping in, and the club's recruitment strategy. With a mix of optimism and caution, Paul paints an intriguing picture of Liverpool in 2029.

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
Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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


