

The Totally Football Show with James Richardson
The Athletic
James Richardson and Team Totally are here four times a week throughout the season with all the football news and chat you need - and plenty that you don’t. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Aug 25, 2022 • 1h 1min
Saluting Rangers, Iwobi and Isak, puzzled by Van Dijk and Gordon
Ahead of another big Premier League weekend, Jimbo welcomes Carl Anka, Duncan Alexander and Adrian Clarke into the pod.It’s Hasenhuttl v ten Hag at St Mary’s. Can United play the same way they did against Liverpool? Or will Ralph wreak havoc with his substitutions?Speaking of Liverpool, what is going on with them and Virgil Van Dijk? And are Chelsea really going to spend £60million on Anthony Gordon?Rangers really are in the Champions League group stage. Jordan Campbell joins us after a memorable night in Eindhoven. Plus some analysis of Isak, Iwobi, paprika and what was number 1 in 2004.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Southampton v Man Utd preview (03.00)• PART 2a: Liverpool v Bournemouth preview (15.00) • PART 2b: Man City v Crystal Palace preview (23.30)• PART 3a: PSV 0-1 Rangers with Jordan Campbell (26.00)• PART 3b: Arsenal v Fulham preview (34.30)• PART 3c: Brighton v Leeds and Chelsea v Leicester (39.00)• PART 4: The rest of the Premier League weekend (51.00)SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR THE FIRST 6 MONTHS• theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 23, 2022 • 56min
Another PSG blitz and new ways of Dortmunding
Jimbo and the Euro crew of James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo, cover a record-breaking weekend on the continent.Mbappe, Neymar and Messi put their differences aside to help PSG demolish Lille 7-1 on a matchday with 11 red cards in France.Bayern are averaging 5 goals a game in the Bundesliga, while nearest challengers Dortmund find an incredible way to lose against Werder Bremen.In Italy, new-look Napoli are top of the table thanks to an incredible start by Georgian midfielder Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. And Villarreal lead the way in Spain after Unai Emery finally beats Diego Simeone.Plus some reaction from Old Trafford and how Man United’s shock victory against Liverpool was covered across Europe.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Man Utd 2-1 Liverpool (01.30)• PART 1b: Moment of the weekend (08.00) • PART 1c: Bayern and Bremen breaking records in the Bundesliga (11.30)• PART 2: Lille 1-7 PSG + 11 red cards in Ligue 1 (21.00)• PART 3: Serie A – new look Napoli on top (30.00)• PART 4: La Liga – Emery finally beats Simeone (42.00)SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR THE FIRST 6 MONTHS• theathletic.com/totally GET IN TOUCH:• follow us on Instagram• find us on Facebook• send us a tweet: @TheTotallyShow READ STUFF ON OUR WEBSITE:• check out thetotallyfootballshow.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 22, 2022 • 54min
Major Leeds Soccer, plus can Casemiro fix United?
Jimbo, Tom Williams, Daniel Storey and Benji Lanyado convene to converse about another pulsating Premier League weekend.Newcastle and Man City contest a six-goal thriller as we address whether the Magpies are for real.Jesse Marsch’s Leeds appear to be the real deal as Aaronson tortures the Blues, with Chelsea needing some Wesley Fofana recovery pace. Good day for Leeds, bad day for Kalvin Phillips.Alvaro Romeo joins us to discuss what Man United can expect from new signing Casemiro, a man who lives between the yellow and the red card.Plus favourite chants, the Match of the Day theme, Thilo Kehrer’s height, Mitchell for England and Pereira for Brazil.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Newcastle 3-3 Man City (03.30)• PART 2: The Casemiro verdict with Alvaro Romeo (11.30) • PART 3a: Leeds 3-0 Chelsea (22.00)• PART 3b: Arsenal and Spurs emerge victorious (31.00)• PART 4a: Happy birthday MOTD (39.00)• PART 4b: The rest of the Premier League weekend (41.00)SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR THE FIRST 6 MONTHS• theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 18, 2022 • 1h
Man Utd v Liverpool a foregone conclusion? And ranking Forest signings
It’s the Totally Football Show so stop having an absolute nuclear, shut your mouth and eat it. In the company of Jimbo, Jack Lang, Duncan Alexander and Jobi McAnuff.Old Trafford could be the scene for yet more humiliation for the hosts as Liverpool arrive on Monday. We talk Nuñez and also Nunes, the new record signing at Wolves.Arsenal aim for 3 wins out of 3 as they travel to Bournemouth and All Or Nothing draws to a close. There’s also credit where it’s due for Jesse Marsch and Michail Antonio.Plus Palmeiras v Flamengo, ranking Forest signings and what if Ronaldo had gone to City?RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Man Utd v Liverpool preview (03.00)• PART 2a: What if Ronaldo had joined Man City? (18.00) • PART 2b: Wolves make their move for Nunes and head to Spurs (23.00)• PART 2c: Leeds Marsching on and all or nothing for Arteta (27.00)• PART 3a: Palmeiras v Flamengo preview (40.00)• PART 3b: The rest of the Premier League weekend (43.00)SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR THE FIRST 6 MONTHS• theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 16, 2022 • 53min
Mbappe v Neymar and major Musiala hype
It’s the Euro crew of Jimbo, James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo in full effect.Drama in Paris as despite PSG’s rip-roaring start to the season, Kylian Mbappe falls out with Neymar over penalty duties and literally stops playing at one point. Lots for Luis Campos to sort out.In the Bundesliga, there’s a first goal for Dortmund’s Jamie Bynoe-Gittens. But it’s Bayern youngster Jamal Musiala who Lothar Matthaus thinks could be the best player in the world. Inter’s difficult summer doesn’t prevent them from securing a last-gasp victory at Lecce on the opening day of the Serie A season.And as La Liga returns, it’s not just Barcelona who are struggling to register players.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Moment of the weekend (02.30)• PART 1b: Mbappe versus Neymar and other Ligue 1 goings on (06.00) • PART 2: Serie A returns – Monza off to a losing start (19.00)• PART 3: La Liga - Barca draw a blank (26.00)• PART 4: Bundesliga – Tedesco and Dortmund’s kids (41.00)SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR THE FIRST 6 MONTHS• theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 15, 2022 • 59min
Frank’s masterclass mullers Man United, plus Arsenal as Andy Murray
The Premier League does not let you down. And nor do Jimbo, Natalie Gedra, Charlie Eccleshare and Daniel Storey.Brentford batter Man United 4-0 in West London, after a masterclass of pressing and set-piece routine work from Thomas Frank’s Bees. Plenty of problems for Erik ten Hag but hear why Ronaldo must go.After an absorbing affair, and a handshake for the ages, the spoils are shared between Chelsea and Spurs on Sunday, thanks to Antonio Conte finally having a bench to call upon.Only Man City and Arsenal have 2 wins out of 2. How far can Jesus take the Gunners? And Forest get lucky at the City Ground but a very promising midfield partnership is blooming.Plus Werner, Willian and Brighton playing Jenga.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Moment of the weekend (01.00)• PART 1b: Brentford 4-0 Man United (05.00) • PART 2a: Chelsea 2-2 Spurs (25.30)• PART 2b: Arsenal 4-2 Leicester (33.30)• PART 3a: Forest 1-0 West Ham (41.00)• PART 3b: The rest of the Premier League weekend (47.00)SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR THE FIRST 6 MONTHS• theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 15, 2022 • 22min
Alan Shearer on 30 years of the Premier League
Thirty years ago today, the Premier League kicked off for the first time, so who better for Jimbo to look back on three decades of the Best League in the World™ with than Alan Shearer? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 11, 2022 • 55min
It's the Gerrard Lampard debate (not that one)
With Premier League matchday 2 in view, Jimbo, Michael Cox, Jay Harris and Duncan Alexander peruse an intriguing fixture list.Tottenham travel to Chelsea with both sides looking to lay down a marker for who are the kings of London. But is the bigger capital game on Saturday as Brentford host struggling Manchester United?It’s the first ever managerial meeting of Gerrard and Lampard this weekend. Who’s had a better coaching career and are both already under pressure? The City Ground will host Premier League football for the first time in 23 years but we can’t shake the feeling that Forest might be making too many signings. Plus Qatar, Bernardo Silva’s future and why are we seeing more goals from the halfway line?RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: The World Cup start date changes (02.00)• PART 1b: Chelsea v Spurs, Brentford v Man Utd and Arsenal v Leicester (05.30) • PART 2a: Aston Villa v Everton – Gerrard v Lampard (18.00)• PART 2b: Nottingham Forest v West Ham (23.30)• PART 3a: Sarr and Pinell go viral (30.00)• PART 3b: Man City v Bournemouth & Liverpool v Palace (35.00)• PART 4: The rest of the Premier League weekend (42.00)SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR THE FIRST 6 MONTHS• theathletic.com/totally GET IN TOUCH:• follow us on Instagram• find us on Facebook• send us a tweet: @TheTotallyShow READ STUFF ON OUR WEBSITE:• check out thetotallyfootballshow.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 9, 2022 • 58min
Messi’s happy, but Lewandowski’s forgotten
It’s the first Euro pod of the season as Jimbo, James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo cast their eyes across the continent.PSG are 5-0 winners at Clermont with Lionel Messi scoring the first overhead kick of his career. Hear why he’s happy and why this could be his last season in Paris.The Bundesliga kicks off with a 6-1 win for Bayern at Eintracht Frankfurt. After being so reliant on their Polish icon, why don’t Nagelsmann’s men miss Robert Lewandowski?Speaking of Lewandowski, Barcelona are a confusing financial mess ahead of the new La Liga season. Will they be ready for the big kick-off this weekend?After a summer of hype, are Jose Mourinho’s Roma set to launch a title challenge?Plus Rabiot’s move to Man United and the Ramsey curse strikes again.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Moment of the weekend (02.00)• PART 1b: Bayern win big in the Bundesliga (05.30) • PART 2: The mess at Barcelona and the return of La Liga (17.00)• PART 3: Happy Messi and the return of Ligue 1 (30.00)• PART 4: Rabiot to Man Utd and can Roma challenge for the title? (41.00)SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR THE FIRST 6 MONTHS• theathletic.com/totally GET IN TOUCH:• follow us on Instagram• find us on Facebook• send us a tweet: @TheTotallyShow READ STUFF ON OUR WEBSITE:• check out thetotallyfootballshow.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 8, 2022 • 55min
Brighton’s brains over brawn, while Man City scare us all
The Premier League is back and so are the quartet of Jimbo, Carl Anka, Daniel Storey and Sasha Goryunov on the Totally Football Show.Man City stroll to an opening day victory at the London Stadium. Who can stop the latent threat of Erling Haaland? And have Liverpool already given City an advantage they won’t claw back?Brighton claim their first ever win at Old Trafford in classy style. We sing the Seagulls’ praises and ask why do United keep signing centre-backs?Elsewhere, William Saliba owns his Premier League debut and Dejan Kulusevski makes all the top clubs in Europe wonder what they missed out on.Plus Scott Parker’s suit, which game was unwatchable and which player resembled a Victorian child ghost?RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Hasty predictions (02.00)• PART 1b: Man City win, Liverpool don’t (05.30) • PART 2a: Man Utd 1-2 Brighton (21.00)• PART 2b: Daniel went to Leeds and Leicester (29.30)• PART 3a: Arsenal, Spurs and Chelsea are victorious (37.00)• PART 3b: Bournemouth win and Forest lose (47.00)SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR THE FIRST 6 MONTHS• theathletic.com/totally GET IN TOUCH:• follow us on Instagram• find us on Facebook• send us a tweet: @TheTotallyShow READ STUFF ON OUR WEBSITE:• check out thetotallyfootballshow.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.