The Totally Football Show with James Richardson

Jimbo is back with Tim Spiers and Colin Millar for company after the first two quarter-finals go the distance at Euro 2024.It’s not an easy watch but France are in the semi-finals after progressing past Portugal on penalties. Charlotte Harpur is feeling optimistic about the French style but how badly do they need a Giroud up front?Spain stun hosts Germany with a victory secured in the last-minute of extra time by Mikel Merino. Seb Stafford-Bloor reflects on a German campaign where everyone can hold their heads high.Saturday will see Netherlands face Turkey and England take on Switzerland. Valentin Schnorhk tells us how the best group of players the Swiss have ever had can make history and reach a semi-final for the very first time.Produced by Charlie Jones.Theme music by JJ Bull. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: France beat Portugal on pens with Charlotte Harpur (03.00)• PART 2: Spain 2-1 Germany with Seb Stafford-Bloor (17.00)• PART 3a: England v Switzerland preview with Valentin Schnorhk (31.00)• PART 3b: Netherlands v Turkey preview (42.00)SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS• theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo's joined in the studio by JJ Bull and Adrian Clarke to wrap up the last two round of 16 clashes at Euro 2024.We begin with events in Leipzig - as Turkey hung on to progress to the quarterfinals for the first time in 16 years thanks to a stunning last-gasp save from goalkeeper Mert Gunok in their 2-1 win over Austria. Michael Cox stops by with his on the whistle thoughts on a rainy night in Saxony.Earlier in the evening, the Netherlands confirmed safe passage to the last eight as they ultimately cruised to a 3-0 victory over Romania in Munich. Seb Stafford-Bloor gives us his match report - and a shoe update!Then it's all eyes on Friday and Saturday's incredibly intriguing quarterfinal ties. Portuguese journalist David Novo's on the line to reflect on the Ronaldo saga and the role he could play against France on Friday night...Produced by Lucy Oliva.Theme music by JJ Bull.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Austria 1-2 Turkey with Michael Cox (03.15)• PART 2: Romania 0-3 Netherlands with Seb Stafford Bloor (15.40)• PART 3a: Spain v Germany preview (27.00)• PART 3b: Portugal v France preview with David Novo (31.10)SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS• theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo welcomes Duncan Alexander and Jay Harris into the studio after France and Portugal set up a quarter-final date in dramatic fashion.Portugal overcome Slovenia on penalties after a 0-0 draw that revolves around Cristiano Ronaldo and his obsession with scoring. How much longer can Roberto Martinez indulge his captain and how annoyed must his team-mates be?France need a late own goal to see off Belgium as they still wait for one of their own players to score from open play. Julien Laurens tells us why Didier Deschamps won’t be changing his approach any time soon.And Tuesday sees the last day of last 16 action. Andreas Heidenreich explains what makes this Austria side so special as they aim to make it all the way to the final.Produced by Charlie Jones.Theme music by JJ Bull. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Portugal progress past Slovenia with Matt Slater (02.00)• PART 2: France 1-0 Belgium with Julien Laurens (21.00)• PART 3a: Austria v Turkey preview with Andreas Heidenreich (31.00)• PART 3b: Netherlands v Romania preview (38.00)SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS• theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo is joined by Tom Williams, Mark Carey, Daniel Storey and Kristof Terreur after another day of drama at Euro 2024.England are through to the quarter-finals after a last-gasp comeback against Slovakia. But it’s yet another unconvincing display from Gareth Southgate’s side. With Switzerland coming next, what can the England manager do to get them firing? Is Phil Foden the one who has to make way?Georgia give Spain a scare but La Roja show their class in a 4-1 win. Up next - Germany.Monday’s last 16 ties will see France take on Belgium in the latest chapter in their rivalry. And Portugal face Slovenia with a certain Cristiano Ronaldo looking to finally get on the scoresheet.Produced by Charlie Jones.Theme music by JJ Bull. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: England 2-1 Slovakia (02.30)• PART 2: Spain 4-1 Georgia (19.00)• PART 3a: France v Belgium preview (28.00)• PART 3b: Portugal v Slovenia preview (40.00)SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS• theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo's joined by Adrian Clarke and Sasha Goryunov to look back on an eventful first evening of round of 16 ties at Euro 2024.We begin in Dortmund, where there was lightning, thunder and torrential rain - but it didn't stop Germany from getting the job done in a 2-0 victory over Denmark which wasn't without VAR drama. Seb Stafford-Bloor checks in from a wet and wild Westfalenstadion.Then to Berlin - where holders Italy crashed out of the tournament following a pretty dismal showing against Switzerland in a 2-0 defeat. Michael Cox and James Horncastle are on hand to bring reaction - and ponder what next for the Azzurri and their manager Luciano Spalletti.Finally, it's all eyes on the next two round of 16 ties coming our way on Sunday - with Spain taking on Georgia after England face Slovakia in Gelsenkirchen. Kristian Flak drops in to bring us a flavour of the mood from Bratislava ahead of the game.Produced by Lucy Oliva.Theme music by JJ Bull.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Germany 2-0 Denmark with Seb Stafford-Bloor (2.55)• PART 2: Switzerland 2-0 Italy with Michael Cox & James Horncastle (14.15)• PART 3a: England v Slovakia preview with Kristian Flak (31.20)• PART 3b: Spain v Georgia preview (41.15)SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS• theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While Team Totally catches up on their zzzs ahead of the knockouts, we want to tell you about our upcoming live show!Join Jimbo, the stats-tastic Duncan Alexander, the utterly Gallic Julien Laurens, the enigmatic Producer Charlie and a special mystery guest* at the Leicester Square Theatre in London's West End on Tuesday October the 8th. We'll talk about what's going on in the Premier League, discuss who'll be doing what in the revamped Champions League, and tell you tales that are just far too spicy for the regular pod.Tickets are on sale now - and you can get full details at leicestersquaretheatre.com, or by searching for 'Totally Football Show live' on your Google machine__* The mystery guest is quite probably James Horncastle, but he's a little tied up at the moment and we can't remember if he just agreed to the show in principle when we asked him a few weeks ago or whether he did indeed 100% confirm. Keep listening to the pod and following us on X to stay up to date. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo's got Charlie Eccleshare and Colin Millar alongside him - plus a variety of special guests over in Germany - as the Euro 2024 group stages reach their conclusion.We begin with events in Group F - which saw Georgian heroics as they booked their place in the last 16 in their first ever appearance at a major tournament after the 2-0 win over Portugal. Nika Kevkhishvili joins us to revel in the momentous victory. But heartbreak for the Czechs, sent packing after the 2-1 defeat by Turkey in Hamburg.It's fair to say it wasn't such a thrilling conclusion to Group E - with Slovakia and Romania playing out a 1-1 draw which Carl Anka was on hand to witness - and boos ringing out for Belgium after their goalless draw with Ukraine. Dom Fifield joins us from Stuttgart to reflect the sour mood amongst the Red Devils support base...With two rest days incoming before the round of 16 begins in earnest over the weekend - we take a look ahead to the full line-up of fixtures - and speak to Rafa Honigstein ahead of Germany v Denmark on Saturday night...Produced by Lucy Oliva.Theme music by JJ Bull.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Georgia 2-0 Portugal with Nika Kevkhishvili (05.50)• PART 1b: Czech Republic 1-2 Turkey (15.25)• PART 2a: Slovakia 1-1 Romania with Carl Anka (20.20)• PART 2b: Ukraine 0-0 Belgium with Dom Fifield (25.30)• PART 3a: Round of 16 look ahead - Germany v Denmark with Rafa Honigstein (30.50)SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS• theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo is accompanied by Tom Williams, Jay Harris and many more after an exciting day and dull night of Euro action.England top Group C but only after another insipid display and a 0-0 with Slovenia. Is there any chance of them turning this form around? And do Southgate’s substitutions show that he doesn’t have the answers?Elsewhere Austria win a thriller with the Dutch to sensationally top Group D at the expense of France, thanks to Lewandowski’s double stutter. Julien Laurens highlights the issues facing Didier Deschamps now.Plus we look ahead to Wednesday’s action where Ukraine look to inspire againProduced by Charlie Jones.Theme music by JJ Bull. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: England 0-0 Slovenia with Oli Kay (03.00)• PART 2a: Netherlands 2-3 Austria with Tim Spiers (17.00)• PART 2b: France 1-1 Poland with Julien Laurens (26.00)• PART 3a: Ukraine v Belgium with Iryna Koziupa (37.00)• PART 3b: The rest of Wednesday’s action (46.00)SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS• theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo's joined by Duncan Alexander and Sasha Goryunov to reflect on the dramatic climax to Group B at Euro 2024.We begin in Leipzig - where Mattia Zaccagni scored in the final minute of stoppage time as Italy broke Croatian hearts with a late equaliser in a 1-1 draw that ensures the defending champions progress to the last 16 - and leaves Luka Modrić and co all but eliminated. A beer-soaked Tim Spiers dials in on the final whistle before James Horncastle reports back from a rather spiky Luciano Spalletti press conference...No such drama for Spain, who cruised into the next round with their third victory and third clean sheet of the tournament in their 1-0 win over Albania (which happened to assure the Three Lions of a spot in the next round...). Michael Cox is on hand to tell us more from the Düsseldorf Arena.Then, it's all eyes on Group C and D who face their final outings on matchday three. We get the Slovenian perspective from journalist Miran Zore ahead of their meeting with England - and preview the fortunes of the other sides in action on a bumper day 12 out in Germany.Produced by Lucy Oliva.Theme music by JJ Bull.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Croatia 1-1 Italy with Tim Spiers & James Horncastle (3.00)• PART 1b: Albania 0-1 Spain with Michael Cox (13.55)• PART 2a: England v Slovenia preview with Miran Zore (19.55)• PART 2b: Denmark v Serbia preview (29.05)• PART 3a: Netherlands v Austria preview (30.35)• PART 3b: France v Poland preview (32.20)SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS• theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo welcomes Adrian Clarke, Dom Fifield and many more on another sad night for Scottish football.The Tartan Army are heading home after a last-gasp defeat against Hungary in Stuttgart. Did Scotland let themselves down? Or do they lack depth physically and technically?Germany also need a stoppage time equaliser against Switzerland to confirm top spot in Group A as questions are asked again about the defence.Italy take on Croatia in the standout game on Monday night. James Horncastle sets the scene as the Azzurri’s hold on the trophy hangs in the balance.Plus we discuss Harry Kane’s comments about England players turned pundits. Should they be cheerleaders or should the current crop expect to be criticised?Produced by Charlie Jones.Theme music by JJ Bull. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Scotland 0-1 Hungary with Kieran Canning (04.00)• PART 1b: Switzerland 1-1 Germany with Seb Stafford-Bloor (14.00)• PART 2a: Italy v Croatia preview with James Horncastle (22.00)• PART 2b: Albania v Spain preview (33.00)• PART 2c: Kane takes aim at the pundits (36.00)SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS• theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.