

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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Mar 7, 2025 • 1h
Who Would Win Player of the Year If Salah Didn’t Exist?
James Allcott is joined by JJ Bull (@jj_bull) to take a look at the Player of the Year nominees and Young Player of the Year nominees. Crucially, the two will be deciding on their Player of the Year, with the caveat that Salah is not considered because he's almost a cert for the award. Will a Big Six player win the award? Or have there been too many undeniable performances by players at other clubs?Host: James AllcottGuest: JJ BullProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 5, 2025 • 1h 31min
My Favourite Player From Every Premier League Club
James Allcott is joined by JJ Bull (@jj_bull) to discuss their favourite players from each of the 20 Premier League clubs. Together, they filter down through each of the clubs with talking points about why those chosen are their favourites, amongst some wider conversations about what makes that player great. Remember that favourite does not always equal best! Host: James AllcottGuests: JJ BullProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 28, 2025 • 1h 10min
Who Are the Most Threatening Players in Every Part of the Pitch?
James Allcott is joined by Jack Collins (@jackjcollins) and Ben Bowman (@ben_bowman) to discuss the best players in every part of the pitch. Together, they take a look at the 14 different zones that make up a football pitch and decide on which players are the best, with some surprises along the way.Host: James AllcottGuests: Jack Collins and Ben BowmanProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 26, 2025 • 1h 34min
Is Manchester City’s Dynasty Over, and Can Spurs or Man Utd Win the Europa?
James Allcott is joined by Jack Collins (@jackjcollins) and Ben Bowman (@ben_bowman) to discuss Liverpool's and Manchester City’s dynasties and what they mean for the future of the game. The trio also chat about Man Utd's and Tottenham Hotspur’s Europa League credentials. Can either team win the competition? What would it mean for their managers if they do win it? And could it save their respective seasons?Host: James AllcottGuests: Jack Collins and Ben BowmanProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 21, 2025 • 47min
Biggest Ripple Effects Of The Season So Far, Part 2
James Allcott is joined by Daniel Cook (@HLTCO) to discuss the biggest ‘Ripple Effects’ of the season so far and how it has shaped the Premier League table. Together, they take a look at the moments that got us to this point, whilst analysing what it'll mean for the remainder of the Premier League season.Watch Daniel on his YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@hltcomediaHost: James AllcottGuest: Daniel CookProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 19, 2025 • 50min
Biggest Ripple Effects of the Season So Far, Part 1
James Allcott is joined by Daniel Cook (@HLTCO) to discuss the biggest ripple effects of the season so far and how they have shaped the Premier League table. Why have Chelsea stagnated after a great start? What’s going on at Crystal Palace? And what is the aftermath of Rodri’s injury?https://youtube.com/@hltcomediaHost: James AllcottGuest: Daniel CookProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 14, 2025 • 1h 10min
How To Survive Premier League Relegation
James Allcott is joined once again by ex-Premier League footballer, Nedum Onuoha (@kickback_nedum). This time, they discuss the reality of surviving a Premier League relegation battle, and look at the ins and outs and the non-negotiable for a successful survival season.Host: James AllcottGuest: Nedum OnuohaProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 12, 2025 • 1h 30min
Asking Nedum Onuoha Questions Footballers Are Scared to Answer!
James Allcott is joined by The Ripple Effect’s latest signing, Nedum Onuoha (@kickback_nedum), in which he answers questions that footballers are (maybe) scared to answer! James asks Nedum all of the need-to-know questions on topics such as performance enhancers, teammate brawls, and referee altercations.Host: James AllcottGuest: Nedum OnuohaProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 7, 2025 • 1h 6min
Ranking Every Club’s Transfer Window, Part 2
James Allcott is joined by Nieve Petruzziello (@stuntpegg) for the second instalment of ranking every Premier League club’s transfer window. Who will be the ultimate victor? And which club will be ranked bottom for its window?Host: James AllcottGuest: Nieve PetruzzielloProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 5, 2025 • 52min
Ranking Every Club’s Transfer Window, Part 1
James Allcott is joined by Nieve Petruzziello (@stuntpegg) to take an in-depth look at every Premier League team’s January transfer window. Together, they also rank each club’s activity across the period, and ask themselves: who really won the transfer window?Host: James Allcott Guest: Nieve PetruzzielloProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices