

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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Aug 7, 2024 • 1h 22min
How Premier League Clubs Are Using xG to Win
James Allcott is joined by xG expert and author of 'xGenius,' James Tippett (@xGPhilosophy), to discuss how xG changed the world of football. Where would we be without xG? What were the problems encountered when introducing a revolutionary football stat that would later go on to become a standard in the game? And what next for the world of football metrics?Host: James AllcottGuest: James TippettProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 29, 2024 • 1h 22min
The Most Wanted Summer Transfer XI
James Allcott is joined by Lyes Bouzidi (@LyesBouzidi10) to take a look at the most wanted players in every position this summer. The duo put forward their options for each position and rate just how spicy a hypothetical move could be based on the Scoville scale.Go follow Lyes - https://youtube.com/@lyesbouzidiHost: James AllcottGuests: Lyes BouzidiProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 24, 2024 • 1h 33min
Man United’s Rebuild: Should We Believe The Hype?
James Allcott is joined by Lyés Bouzidi (@LyesBouzidi10) to speak about the changes INEOS are currently making at Manchester United. How will the boardroom changes affect how the club is run? Is there someone finally in charge? Who are Erik ten Hag’s new assistant managers and how excited should we be over the changes?Subscribe to Lyes! - https://youtube.com/@lyesbouzidi?si=fEWWbW6CwiXHEc43Host: James AllcottGuests: Lyés BouzidiProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 19, 2024 • 1h 8min
Ranking Every Club’s Biggest Transfer Rumour
James Allcott is joined by Harry Brooks (@hbrooks_coach), Ben Bowman (@ben_bowman_) and Cai (@ProducerCai) to rank the biggest transfer rumour for each Premier League club heading into a crucial period of the transfer window. Who will secure the signing of the season? Who is quietly picking up a bargain? And of course, who is making the most pointless transfer?Sub to Ben! - https://m.youtube.com/@BenBowman_Host: James AllcottGuests: Harry Brooks, Ben Bowman and Cai JonesProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 17, 2024 • 1h 22min
How England Set Up at World Cup 2026
James Allcott is joined by Harry Brooks (@hbrooks_coach), Ben Bowman (@ben_bowman_) and Cai (@ProducerCai) to discuss what the future holds for England in the post-Southgate era. Which players will survive the test of time? Who are the players that won’t be featured again for England? Which players may break through into the team next? And of course, what will the lineup be for 2026?Sub to Ben! https://m.youtube.com/@BenBowman_Host: James AllcottGuests: Harry Brooks, Ben Bowman and Cai JonesProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 2, 2024 • 57min
Ranking England’s Next Manager Candidates
James Allcott is joined by Dougie Critchley (@DougieCritchley) to take an in depth look at every potential Gareth Southgate successor and what it means for England post-Euro 2024. Do England need an English manager? Could The FA tempt a huge name such as Pep Guardiola or Jurgen Klopp? Or has the best candidate been right under our noses this entire time?Host: James AllcottGuests: Dougie CritchleyProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 28, 2024 • 1h 19min
10 Euro 2024 Stars Your Club Should Sign
James Allcott is joined by European football expert Dougie Critchley (@DougieCritchley) to discuss the biggest individual performances from Euro 2024 so far. Which players will get moved? Which players will see their careers defined by what happens in the tournament? And what was Ronaldo thinking when he squared that ball?Host: James AllcottGuest: Dougie CritchleyProducer: Finn McSkimming & Cai Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 26, 2024 • 47min
England’s Biggest Euros Moments: 'The Ripple Effect' LIVE
James Allcott sits down LIVE with a returning Flav (@Flav_Bateman) as well as (Ali Maxwell (@AliMaxwell_), George Elek (@GeorgeElek), and Dave Walker (@D_C_W), all from ‘Not the Top Twenty Podcast,' to discuss the biggest moments that rocked England on the world stage. What would have happened if Southgate had scored that penalty? Where would England be now without the Euro heartbreak of 2021? And what's next for the England national team?Host: James AllcottGuests: Flav, Ali Maxwell, George Elek, Dave WalkerProducers: Finn McSkimming and Cai Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 19, 2024 • 1h 9min
Answering Your '24-25 Premier League Questions
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

Jun 13, 2024 • 36min
How England Set Up at Euro 2024
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