James Allcott is joined again by 'Ripple Effect' regular Joe Thomlinson (@joethomlinson) to take an extremely early look at the '24-25 Premier League season and discuss their early feelings. The duo also answer your questions about how they see the season unfolding, from the title race to the relegation battle.Host: James AllcottGuests: Joe ThomlinsonProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott is joined by 'Ripple Effect' regular Joe Thomlinson (@joethomlinson) to look ahead toward England’s opening fixture against Serbia and, more importantly, how they’ll set up at Euro 2024. Who goes in midfield? Will Southgate be bold or safe? Is this tournament winnable for England, and is the first match crucial?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 European football experts Jack Collins (@Jackjcollins), Henry Hill (@Henry_hill94), and Cai (@ProducerCai) to take an in-depth look at one player to watch from every team playing at Euro 2024. Which star player will take the group stage by storm? Who will secure themselves a move? And are there some unlikely players that we should be keeping close tabs on?Host: James AllcottGuests: Jack Collins, Henry Hill, and Cai JonesProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott is joined by Abz (@AbzBusquets) and Faysal (@elfayz_) to discuss the new era of Real Madrid. Who needs to leave this summer? Who should stay for 10 years? And who is at risk if a new manager comes in? And of course what’s going to happen when Mbappe enters the fray?Host: James AllcottGuests: Abz and FaysalProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott is joined by Henry Hill (@Henry_hill94), Jack Collins (@Jackjcollins), and Cai (@ProducerCai) to discuss the new Champions League format and the benefits and drawbacks of the new-look competition. Will Real Madrid continue to dominate? Are Man City the real winners? And is this actually a blessing for Tottenham?Host: James AllcottGuests: Henry Hill, Jack Collins, and Cai JonesProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott is joined by Abz (@AbzBusquets) and Faysal (@elfayz_) to discuss the greatest Champions League finals of all time and the crazy ripple effects that came with them. The trio also look ahead to this weekend’s final and who will come out on top, Real Madrid or Borussia Dortmund.Host: James AllcottGuests: Abz and FaysalProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott is joined again by Aston Villa die-hards Luke Robinson and Justin Hawthorne of the ‘Up the Villa’ podcast (@UTVPodcast_) to sift through the squad, then decide who stays and who goes. Which players need to be sold to raise funds? Who won’t survive ahead of the Champions League campaign? And who must Villa keep at all costs?Host: James AllcottGuests: Luke Robinson and Justin HawthorneProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott is joined by Aston Villa diehards Luke Robinson and Justin Hawthorne from the 'Up The Villa' podcast (@UTVPodcast_) to discuss how Unai Emery transformed Aston Villa into a Champions League team. What were the moments along the way that led us here? How big of an effect has Monchi had? And does it all stem from the goal-line technology failing?Host: James AllcottGuests: Luke Robinson and Justin HawthorneProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott is joined again by Kweku Afari (@Kweku_Afari) and Daniel Cook (@HLTCO) to discuss the remaining teams of in this two part mini series. The teams under the microscope in this part are Manchester United and their victory over Liverpool in the FA Cup, Brentford and Maupay in particular, Arsenal, and of course many others.Host: James AllcottGuests: Kweku Afari and Daniel CookProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott is joined once again by Ripple Effect Hall of Famers Kweku Afari (@Kweku_Afari) and Daniel Cook (@HLTCO) for Part 1 of a two-part series looking at the defining moments for each Premier League team. The Arteta meltdown at St James’ Park, the Everton points deduction, and of course that infamous Nottingham Forest tweet, and many more!Host: James AllcottGuests: Kweku Afari and Daniel CookProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices