James Allcott sits down with broadcaster and Newcastle fan Emil Franchi to dive deep into the ins and outs of the Newcastle takeover. The pair discuss Mike Ashley’s involvement at Newcastle and how it led to the takeover, what's happened since the takeover, the effect on the fans, and what the expectations have become. And, of course: What is the future for Newcastle?Host: James AllcottGuest: Emil FranchiProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott and Emil Franchi discuss who of Manchester United, Liverpool, Brighton, Tottenham, Newcastle, and Aston Villa will finish in the top four and what Champions League football means for the clubs. The pair also discuss what missing out on Champions League football means for the clubs and who will be the biggest losers from missing out on a coveted fourth-place spot. Can Brighton surprise everyone in the Champions League? What does it mean for the next Spurs manager? What next for Liverpool? All discussed in this week’s episode of 'The Ripple Effect.'Host: James AllcottGuest: Emil FranchiProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott sits down with European football expert Jack Collins to traverse the landscape of European football and to investigate what the future holds for the big dogs across the continent. The pair also discuss why Serie A may become a new powerhouse in the game as they look to regain their '90s status. They also hop over to Italy for a Bayern Munich deep dive as they analyse the current direction of the Bavarian club. And of course, Real Madrid’s Champions League tie against Chelsea.Host: James AllcottGuest: Jack CollinsProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott welcomes back Zac Djellab and Laurence McKenna to discuss the fierce history surrounding Chelsea and Liverpool. Where does the rivalry originate? Is this one of the fiercest rivalries in England? What parts do Rafa Benítez and José Mourinho play in the rivalry and what did their war of words mean for both clubs? And of course why Steven Gerrard is the personification of the rivalry and possibly the most important part of the whole story.Host: James AllcottGuests: Zac Djellab and Laurence McKennaProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott is joined by Zac Djellab and Laurence McKenna to unravel the chaos of Chelsea following the sacking of Graham Potter. The trio also discuss the recent dismissal of Brendan Rodgers alongside the Crystal Palace rejuvenation under Roy Hodgson. Who will be the new managers for Leicester and Chelsea? What will the outcomes be if they don’t get it right? And of course, the trio look ahead to the Chelsea vs Liverpool match and what it entails for both clubs!Host: James AllcottGuests: Zac Djellab and Laurence McKennaProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There are endless possibilities and ripples when we talk about Cristiano Ronaldo’s career. In this episode, James Allcott and Joe Thomlinson discuss one of the most unique, exciting, and successful footballing careers in the history of the game. But it could have been oh so different. The pair discuss the move to Arsenal that never was, his move to Real Madrid and why this harmed Karim Benzema, and what his legacy looks like now after his move to Al-Nassr.Host: James AllcottGuest: Joe ThomlinsonProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott and Joe Thomlinson sit down to discuss Cesc Fàbregas’s 2020 prediction that no. 10s in football are at the end of their time and why diminutive, creative players are being phased out of modern football. What will this hold for the future of football? Will we ever see another Messi or Maradona? James and Joe also discuss the future of England and why there’s reason to be positive going forward. But has Southgate’s time come to an end, and what should the FA do going forward? Who are the players that can end the England heartbreaks, and could this come as soon as 2028?Host: James AllcottGuest: Joe ThomlinsonProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott is joined by Rory Jennings to take a look at the life and times of Frank Lampard. The pair discuss Lampard’s astronomical impact at Chelsea, the ripple that caused the move, and how Lampard has affected the game since going into management. Where next for Frank Lampard? And is he one of the all-time greats of English football?Host: James AllcottGuest: Rory JenningsProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott sits down with Rory Jennings to critically break down THAT Conte interview. They take a close look at who is to blame, the Tottenham culture or Conte himself? James and Rory also break down and read between the lines of the rant. What are the ramifications of this interview? What are the next steps for Tottenham? Which players deserve the criticism? And of course what next for Conte?Host: James AllcottGuest: Rory JenningsProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott is joined by Sam Peoples of United Peoples TV to discuss who the new owners of Manchester United will be. The pair also discuss the fallout from this, such as what Man United would become under Qatari ownership, how much money the prospective new owners can spend and the moral aspects of it all. With Jim Ratcliffe also in contention, James and Sam discuss who the preferred bidder for Man United should be. And of course, which players should the club purchase with the money?Host: James AllcottGuest: Sam PeoplesProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices