
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

Jun 6, 2025 • 1h 14min
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 10min
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 22min
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

May 23, 2025 • 1h 23min
Ranking the Biggest Summer Transfers Nine Months Later
James Allcott is joined by Daniel Cook (@HLTCO) to discuss the impact the big summer transfers of 2024 have had on this season. The pair also categorise the impact into tiers to make the definitive list of signings that worked and some that didn’t quite. But which players will be labeled signings of the season?
Host: James Allcott
Guest: Daniel Cook
Producer: Cai Jones
Editor: Finn McSkimming
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May 21, 2025 • 1h 5min
How Crystal Palace Won the FA Cup
James Allcott is joined by Daniel Cook (@HLTCO) to discuss the ins and outs of Crystal Palace’s first-ever major trophy. Together, they discuss how Palace got there, what worked in the final, and what happens next for the club. The duo also explores the permutations of finishing in the European spots within the Premier League and what it could mean for all the clubs involved.
Host: James Allcott
Guest: Daniel Cook
Producer: Cai Jones
Editor: Finn McSkimming
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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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