The Totally Football Show with James Richardson

by 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.
Episodes

Inter Totally Cup final 2026!
<p>It's the 2026 Inter Totally Cup final, and quizmaster Jimbo has his tuxedo and shiny shoes on.</p><br><p>This year's final pits three-time-winner and hot favourite, Michael Cox, up against wildcard and tournament debutant, representing Northern Ireland, Colin Millar.</p><br><p>2 rounds and 10 questions will decide the winner of football's most prestigious prize; the first 5 questions are all about the 2025-26 season and the final round is general knowledge.</p><br><p>Can Coxy do it again or will Colin provide the ultimate upset?</p><br><p>Produced by Charlie Jones and Jesse Howard, questions by Nick Miller.</p><br><p>RUNNING ORDER: </p><br><p>• PART 1: Introduction to the finalists and their route to the final (0.45)</p><p>• PART 2: The Inter Totally final part 1 (questions 1-5) (4.20)</p><p>• PART 3: The Inter Totally final part 2 (questions 6-10)(13.35)</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

World Cup preview: The hosts and the dark horses… like Scotland!
<p>World Cup excitement has reached fever pitch with the Totally Team, who this time round sit down to discuss the hosts and those all-important dark horses.</p><br><p>Jimbo is alongside JJ Bull, Colin Millar and Felipe Cardenas for our second preview show ahead of the tournament.</p><br><p>Only two host nations have ever failed to make it out of the group stages, so how far will the triumvirate of Mexico, USA and Canada go this year? Team USA are hoping to reach a Quarter Final for the first time in 22 years; Mexico haven’t gone that far since 1986. Meanwhile Canada are still looking for their first ever win at the Finals.</p><br><p>Morocco were the shock story of 2022, becoming the first African side to reach the semi-finals. Maher Mezahi drops in to tell us if there’s likely to be a repeat of that feat this time round.</p><br><p>Japan also caused a stir four years ago, beating Spain and Germany in Qatar. Dan Orlowitz joins us to discuss whether they can upset more odds this year.</p><br><p>And what about the hipster choices? Will Erling Haaland and Norway continue to score freely after notching up more goals than anyone else in European qualifying? Or will the hotter climate mean a South American country has a better chance of going deep? Ecuador don’t concede goals; Colombia score lots.</p><br><p>And of course there’s the other home nation to look out for: Scotland playing in their first World Cup for 28 years. Might the Tartan Army make it out of a tournament group stage for the first time ever?</p><br><p>Produced by Charlie Jones and Xavi Bird.</p><br><p>RUNNING ORDER: </p><p>• PART 1: It’s nearly here… (03:00)</p><p>• PART 2: The hosts – USA, Canada & Mexico (8:00)</p><p>• PART 3: Scotland (22:00)</p><p>• PART 4: Who’s going furthest from Africa with Maher Mezahi (34:00)</p><p>• PART 5a: Dark Horses – Ecuador, Colombia & Norway (48:00)</p><p>• PART 5b: Japan with Dan Orlowitz (58:00)</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

PSG pip Arsenal to Champions League on penalties, as Liverpool sack Slot
<p>Paris Saint-Germain retain the Champions League via a shootout after drawing with Arsenal in Budapest.</p><br><p>Jimbo has Daniel Storey, Tom Williams and Adrian Clarke for company as the club campaign draws to a close.</p><br><p>It's heartbreak for the Gunners as the wait for a first Champions League trophy goes on. PSG on the other hand join Real Madrid as the only teams to keep hold of the European Cup in the Champions League era.</p><br><p>Huge news elsewhere as Liverpool decide to part company with Arne Slot, with Andoni Iraola seemingly set to take over at Anfield.</p><br><p>Produced by Charlie Jones</p><br><p>RUNNING ORDER: </p><p>• PART 1: PSG beat Arsenal in the Champions League final on pens (01:00)</p><p>• PART 2: Liverpool sack Slot - Iraola in? (31:00)</p><p>• PART 3: Farewell club season (37:30) </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Inter Totally Cup semi-finals!
<p>Quizmaster Jimbo is back in the hotseat as he hosts the semi-finals of the 2026 Inter Totally Cup.</p><br><p>Semi final no.1 sees one of the tournament's hot favourites, Michael Cox up against the serial finalist, Tom Williams.</p><br><p>And the second semi-final pits tournament debutant Colin Millar against the holder, Producer Charlie.</p><br><p>Will it be 4 English representatives taking home the big European trophies this month? Or can the plucky Welsh and Northern Irish outsiders make it to the 2026 final?</p><br><p>Produced by Charlie Jones and Jesse Howard, questions by Nick Miller.</p><br><p>RUNNING ORDER: </p><br><p>• PART 1: The Inter Totally SF draw (0.45)</p><p>• PART 2: Michael Cox Vs Tom Williams (2.15)</p><p>• PART 3: Collin Millar Vs Producer Charlie (13.50)</p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Palace win Conference League - can Arsenal beat PSG in the Champions League?
<p>Crystal Palace beat Rayo Vallecano to win the UEFA Conference League in Leipzig. It’s a third trophy in 12 months for the Eagles, who’d previously never won any major competition.</p><p> </p><p>Special guest Reuben Pinder dials in from Germany to join Jimbo, Duncan Alexander, Jack Lang and Colin Millar.</p><p> </p><p>Palace will be in the Europa League next season, the competition they were kicked out of last summer. Outgoing boss Oliver Glasner says the ultimate parting gift is getting to watch the club in the competition they deserved to be in this season. Does he deserve a statue outside Selhurst Park?</p><p> </p><p>The Champions League Final is up next with Arsenal playing PSG in Budapest. Can the Gunners win the competition for the first time ever and make it a clean sweep for English sides in European cups? Or will the Parisians become only the second team in the Champions League era to retain their title?</p><p> </p><p>All this plus Anthony Gordon is off to Barcelona and Nuno Espirito Santo is staying at West Ham.</p><p> </p><p>Produced by Charlie Jones and Xavi Bird.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>RUNNING ORDER: </p><p>• PART 1: Palace celebrations (03:00)</p><p>• PART 2: Crystal Palace 1-0 Rayo Vallecano with Reuben Pinder (06:30)</p><p>• PART 3a: Gordon to Barcelona (21:00) </p><p>• PART 3b: Nuno staying at West Ham (26:00)</p><p>• PART 4: Who’s going to win the Champions League Final? (31:00)</p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Como & Roma in the Champions League as Milan crash out of top four
<p>It’s the final Euro show of the season and Jimbo is joined by the usual gang of Pol Ballús, James Horncastle, Tom Williams and a flying visit from Seb Stafford-Bloor to discuss how it’s all panned out on the Continent.</p><p> </p><p>In Italy, AC Milan let Champions League football slip on the final day, letting go of a 1-0 lead against Cagliari to lose 2-1 and allow Roma and Como to finish in the top four. It’s the first time Como have ever qualified for Europe! But there are grim scenes at the Turin derby, where kick off between Juventus and Torino is delayed for an hour due to clashes between fans.</p><p> </p><p>Spain have named their World Cup squad without any Real Madrid players for the first time ever. Are they one of the favourites for the whole tournament? The domestic season finishes with Girona and Mallorca being relegated alongside Real Oviedo, but there’s still more to come for Rayo Vallecano who face Crystal Palace in the Conference League Final on Wednesday.</p><p> </p><p>Lens have won the Coupe de France for the first time in their history, beating Nice 3-1 in the Final. The team also look ahead to Ligue 1 winners PSG’s Champions League Final against Arsenal.</p><p> </p><p>Harry Kane is yet again the man for Bayern Munich as he scores a hattrick in the DFB Pokal Final against Stuttgart to secure a domestic double for the Bavarians. </p><p> </p><p>Plus – second division side Torreense shock Sporting CP to win the Taca de Portugal.</p><p> </p><p>Produced by Lucy Oliva & Xavi Bird.</p><p> </p><p>RUNNING ORDER: </p><p>• PART 1: Moments of the weekend (3:00)</p><p>• PART 2: Serie A review – Joy for Como and Roma, but what’s going on at Milan? (15:00)</p><p>• PART 3: La Liga review – No Real Madrid players for Spain and final day heartbreak for Mallorca & Girona (34:00)</p><p>• PART 4a: Harry Kane wins the Pokal (49:00)</p><p>• PART 4b: Torreense shock Sporting (52:00)</p><p>• PART 4c: Lens win Coupe de France (55:00)</p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Spurs stay up as West Ham drop down to the Championship
<p>It’s salvation for Spurs under Roberto De Zerbi as they beat Everton. But Nuno’s West Ham are relegated despite victory over Leeds.</p><br><p>Jimbo has Daniel Storey and Tom Williams for company after the conclusion of the 25/26 Premier League season.</p><br><p>Elsewhere, Sunderland are the big winners on Matchday 38, claiming a spot in the Europa League alongside Bournemouth. Victory for the Black Cats means no European football for Xabi Alonso at Chelsea next season.</p><br><p>Brighton will play in the Conference League, despite a 3-0 defeat to Man United in which Bruno Fernandes claims the all-time Premier League assists record.</p><br><p>Champions Arsenal are winners at Palace while Pep Guardiola’s final game as Man City manager ends in defeat to Europa League winners Aston Villa.</p><br><p>Plus Hull City will be in the top-flight next season after their play-off final victory over Middlesbrough.</p><br><p>Produced by Charlie Jones</p><br><p>RUNNING ORDER: </p><p>• PART 1: Final day thoughts - how would you rate this season? (02:00)</p><p>• PART 2a: Tottenham 1-0 Everton (08:30)</p><p>• PART 2b: West Ham relegated with Roshane Thomas (15:30) </p><p>• PART 3a: Sunderland 2-1 Chelsea with Chris Weatherspoon (25:00)</p><p>• PART 3b: Forest 1-1 Bournemouth (33:00)</p><p>• PART 3c: Brighton 0-3 Man United (36:00)</p><p> • PART 3d: Liverpool 1-1 Brentford (38:00)</p><p> • PART 3e: Man City 1-2 Aston Villa and the rest of the action (41:00)</p><p> • PART 4a: Hull promoted to the Premier League with Baz Cooper (48:00)</p><p> • PART 4b: The England World Cup squad (53:00)</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Villa win the Europa League - will former winners Spurs go down on Sunday?
<p>Aston Villa make light work of Freiburg to claim their first trophy in 30 years and Unai Emery’s 5th Europa League.</p><p> </p><p>Jimbo, Duncan Alexander, Charlie Eccleshare, Jay Harris and Jacob Tanswell take in another marquee achievement from Villa under Emery and ponder the power the Premier League now has.</p><p> </p><p>Last year’s winners Spurs are 90 minutes from salvation or relegation. They need to avoid defeat to Everton and hope that West Ham don’t beat Leeds. Which 60,000 seater stadium will be in the Championship next season?</p><p> </p><p>There’s a heck of a race for Europe which could see Bournemouth or Brighton qualify for the Champions League.</p><p> </p><p>The Championship play-off final takes place at Wembley on Saturday between Hull City and Southampton substitute Middlesbrough.</p><p> </p><p>Elsewhere, will Slot select Salah? And what lengths will Bruno Fernandes go to for the Premier League assist record?</p><br><p>Produced by Charlie Jones</p><br><p>RUNNING ORDER: </p><p>• PART 1: Arsenal celebrations (01:00)</p><p>• PART 2: Aston Villa 3-0 Freiburg with Jacob Tanswell (03:00)</p><p>• PART 3: Who will go down? Spurs or West Ham? (21:00) </p><p>• PART 4a: Who’s qualifying for Europe? (31:00)</p><p>• PART 4b: Championship play-off final preview (42:00)</p><p>• PART 4c: Quiz question answer (45:00)</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Arsenal are Premier League champions
<p>The Gunners finally get over the line and win their first title in 22 years, while Spurs are still in the relegation battle.</p><br><p>Jimbo, Daniel Storey, Duncan Alexander, Charlie Eccleshare and Adrian Clarke have a LOT to discuss.</p><br><p>Man City’s draw at Bournemouth sees Mikel Arteta’s side confirmed as champions, after three consecutive years as runners up. How did they do it and can they do it again?</p><br><p>It looks to be all change at City with the news that Pep Guardiola is set to leave the club in the summer. After a decade of dominance, what next for City, potentially under Enzo Maresca?</p><br><p>The relegation battle will go down to the last day after Spurs are beaten at Stamford Bridge to set up a nail-biting final Sunday as West Ham look to survive.</p><br><p>And on a remarkably newsworthy day, Southampton are thrown out of the Championship play-off final and deducted points after Spygate to be replaced by Middlesbrough on Saturday.</p><br><p>Produced by Charlie Jones</p><br><p>RUNNING ORDER: </p><p>• PART 1: Arsenal win the Premier League (01:00)</p><p>• PART 2a: Bournemouth qualify for Europe (23:00)</p><p>• PART 2b: Pep Guardiola leaving Man City (26:00) </p><p>• PART 3: Chelsea 2-1 Spurs (38:00)</p><p>• PART 4a: Southampton thrown out of the play-offs (46:00)</p><p>• PART 4b: Neymar makes the Brazil squad (50:00)</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Roma take charge of Champions League chase at the expense of Juventus
<p>For the penultimate time this season, Jimbo’s got his European football friends Pol Ballús, James Horncastle and Tom Williams alongside him as the season reaches its conclusion.</p><br><p>In Italy, Juve look to have fumbled a top-four finish after their 2-0 defeat by Fiorentina. It leaves Roma in pole position and Como still in with a chance of Champions League football. Plus - could Jamie Vardy still save Cremonese from the drop? </p><br><p>Over in Spain, the battle down the bottom continues to take twists and turns, with Elche and Girona set to battle it out in what could be the relegation decider on the final day of the season. Elsewhere, Barca complete a perfect 19 home wins from 19 - but there are injury woes which could dent La Roja’s chances at the World Cup this summer. </p><br><p>The Ligue 1 season concluded in its own chaotic fashion, with champions PSG beaten by neighbours Paris FC, Habib Beye having the last laugh with Marseille against former side Rennes - and a nine-goal thriller between Strasbourg and Monaco! </p><br><p>For news of a Bundesliga variety, Seb Stafford-Bloor sends his dispatches on a dramatic final day in Germany in the hunt for a top four finish and survival. Plus - what should Aston Villa expect against Europa League final opponents Freiburg on Wednesday night? </p><br><p>Produced by Lucy Oliva.</p><br><p>RUNNING ORDER: </p><p>• PART 1: Moments of the weekend (00.45)</p><p>• PART 2: Serie A review - Mancini double derby delight & Conte’s goodbye? (11.30)</p><p>• PART 3: La Liga review - Barca perfect - and will Elche or Girona escape the drop? (22.20)</p><p>• PART 4: Benfica unbeaten... but not champions! And Ronald Koeman Jr's heroics (30.25)</p><p>• PART 5: Ligue 1 review - Nasty scenes at Nice while Lens shine ahead of final (36.15)</p><p>• PART 6: Bundesliga review - Wolfsburg’s second chance & Hoffenheim fall short (46.45)</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Chelsea appoint Alonso, Salah lets loose and West Ham woes worsen
<p>Jimbo has Daniel Storey, Tim Spiers and Colin Millar for company on a very newsworthy penultimate Premier League weekend.</p><br><p>It’s Man City who claim the FA Cup and the domestic cup double but runners up Chelsea waste no time in appointing Xabi Alonso as their manager for next season. A coup for BlueCo? Liam Twomey joins us to discuss.</p><br><p>How are Liverpool fans feeling about that news? After seeing their team taken to the cleaners by Villa on Friday, Champions League football isn’t guaranteed and the departing Mo Salah has his say about where the team’s gone wrong.</p><br><p>West Ham slip deeper into the relegation mire with a 3-1 defeat against Newcastle. They must win their last game and hope Spurs lose their final two matches in order to stay up.</p><br><p>Bruno Fernandes equals the all-time Premier League assist record in Man United’s victory over Forest. And it’s a great afternoon for Bournemouth in the race for European football and the Cherries didn’t even play.</p><br><p>Plus Hearts miss out on a first title in 61 years after a dramatic finale at Celtic Park.</p><br><p>Produced by Charlie Jones</p><br><p>RUNNING ORDER: </p><p>• PART 1: Newcastle 3-1 West Ham (02:00)</p><p>• PART 2a: Man City win the FA Cup (15:00)</p><p>• PART 2b: Chelsea appoint Alonso with Liam Twomey (23:00) </p><p>• PART 3a: Man United 3-2 Nottingham Forest (37:00)</p><p>• PART 3b: Leeds 1-0 Brighton (45:00)</p><p>• PART 3c: Brentford 2-2 Crystal Palace (46:00)</p><p>• PART 3d: Everton 1-3 Sunderland (47:00)</p><p>• PART 3e: Wolves 1-1 Fulham (51:00)</p><p>• PART 4a: Celtic pip Hearts to the title (56:00)</p><p>• PART 4b: Villa smash Liverpool as Salah lets loose (67:00)</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Inter Totally Cup quarter-finals!
<p>Jimbo is in the quizmaster seat as he hosts 4 quarter-finals of football's most prestigious trivia competition, the Inter Totally Cup.</p><br><p>Quarter-final no.1 sees two former champions Michael Cox and Daniel Storey going head to head. Then it's quiz setter turned quiz competitor Duncan Alexander up against the holder, Producer Charlie.</p><br><p>The third quarter-final features two previous finalists Tom Williams and Charlie Eccleshare, before Inter Totally debutant Colin Millar takes on Benji Lanyado for the final slot in the semis.</p><br><p>Produced by Charlie Jones and Jesse Howard.</p><br><p>RUNNING ORDER: </p><br><p>• PART 1: The Inter Totally QF draw (0.40)</p><p>• PART 2a: Michael Cox Vs Daniel Storey (3.30)</p><p>• PART 2b: Duncan Alexander Vs Producer Charlie (13.50)</p><p>• PART 3: Charlie Eccleshare Vs Tom Williams (20.30)</p><p>• PART 4: Collin Millar Vs Benji Lanyado (31.45)</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Trossard goal + VAR drama = delight for Arsenal and despair for West Ham
<p>Jimbo, Daniel Storey, Adrian Clarke and Matt Davies-Adams are in the studio reacting to Matchday 36 of the Premier League season.</p><br><p>Arsenal are two wins from the title after an incredible finale at West Ham that sees Leandro Trossard score, Callum Wilson equalise but VAR intervene for a foul on David Raya. Is their name on the trophy? And are the Hammers doomed to the drop?</p><br><p>Elliot Anderson rescues a point for Forest against his old club Newcastle to keep his current club up. And Bournemouth make it 16 games unbeaten to boost their very real Champions League hopes.</p><br><p>There are 2-2 draws for Europa League finalists Aston Villa and Conference League finalists Crystal Palace. Another draw at Anfield amid boos for Liverpool against Chelsea.</p><br><p>Plus National League play-off final drama and Saints are caught spying in Middlesbrough.</p><br><p>Produced by Charlie Jones</p><br><p>RUNNING ORDER: </p><p>• PART 1: That was intense (03:00)</p><p>• PART 2a: West Ham 0-1 Arsenal (06:00)</p><p>• PART 2b: Man City 3-0 Brentford (21:00) </p><p>• PART 3a: Spygate Part Two (31:00)</p><p>• PART 3b: Nottingham Forest 1-1 Newcastle (36:00)</p><p>• PART 3c: Burnley 2-2 Aston Villa + Palace 2-2 Everton (41:00)</p><p>• PART 4a: Goings on in Europe and Scotland (48:00)</p><p>• PART 4b: Liverpool 1-1 Chelsea (50:00)</p><p>• PART 4c: Bournemouth in the Champions League? And Bruno player of the year? (57:00)</p><p>• PART 4d: Brighton 3-0 Wolves (66:00)</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Totally Extra: Cantona - the first Premier League superstar
<p>Jimbo is joined by Daniel Storey, Tom Williams, Duncan Alexander and very special guest Paul Ince, to open up the Totally Almanac on one of the most iconic premier league players ever, Eric Cantona.</p><br><p>Born in Marseille, the enigmatic Frenchman was villainized in his home country after various misdemeanours, but thanks to Gérard Houllier was given a second chance in England.</p><br><p>He rocked up for a trial at Sheffield Wednesday, eventually joining Leeds, and before long Alex Ferguson couldn't believe his luck when he was offered the chance to sign the prodigious talent.</p><br><p>And the rest is history - Man Utd's new no. 7 was the final piece in Ferguson's puzzle, helping them win multiple trophies, including 4 league titles. His flair and his unique approach to the game changed the Premier League forever, and his infamous 'Kung Fu kick' only added to King Eric's cult status.</p><br><p>But how would he fare today? And what would he make of football in 2026?</p><br><p>Plus Duncan's Cantona themed quiz question.</p><br><p>Produced by Charlie Jones and Jesse Howard.</p><br><p>RUNNING ORDER: </p><br><p>• PART 1: Why King Eric? (0.40)</p><p>• PART 1b: Duncan’s Cantona quiz question (06.15)</p><p>• PART 2: The Totally Extra Almanac (07.40)</p><p>• PART 3a: Cantona’s troublesome French beginnings (13.10) </p><p>• PART 3b: Cantona crosses the channel (19.40)</p><p>• PART 4a: Fergie’s Cantona gamble pays off (22.30)</p><p>• PART 4b: Paul Ince on Cantona’s arrival (25.30)</p><p>• PART 4c: The infamous ‘Kung Fu kick’ (34.40)</p><p>• PART 4d: Paul Ince’s first hand account (42.05)</p><p>• PART 5a: What came next (45.20)</p><p>• PART 5b: The cult return (51.00)</p><p>• PART 5c: How would he fare today? (58.10) </p><p>• PART 5d: The answer to Duncan’s quiz question (1.06.20) </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Can Arsenal do the Champions League + Premier League double?
<p>Jimbo is joined by Duncan Alexander, Jay Harris and Mark Carey to look back on two eventful Champions League semi-finals, and discuss what could be a pivotal weekend of Premier League action.</p><p> </p><p>Arsenal will play PSG in the Champions League Final in Budapest at the end of May. The Gunners overcame Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid 1-0 in the second leg at the Emirates, winning the tie 2-1 on aggregate.</p><p> </p><p>They’ll meet last year’s winners PSG who needed a different kind of performance from last week’s goal-glut to get past Bayern Munich. It finished 1-1 in Bavaria, with the Parisians winning 6-5 on aggregate. Luis Enrique is now looking to become only the second manager in the Champions League era to win the competition two years in a row.</p><p> </p><p>Meanwhile, there are only three weekends left in the Premier League season. Manchester City need to beat Brentford to put the pressure on leaders Arsenal, who currently sit five points clear. The Gunners go away to West Ham, who start the weekend in the relegation zone, a point below Spurs who host Leeds on Monday.</p><p> </p><p>Produced by Charlie Jones & Xavi Bird</p><p> </p><p>RUNNING ORDER: </p><p>• PART 1: Arsenal v PSG (03:00)</p><p>• PART 2a: Bayern 1-1 PSG (8:00) </p><p>• PART 2b: Arsenal 1-0 Atletico (25:00)</p><p>• PART 3: Premier League title race + relegation battle (35:00)</p><p>• PART 4a: Hearts 2-1 Rangers (53:00)</p><p>• PART 4b: Rest of the Premier League (56:00)</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Who’s going through to the Champions League Final + Inter win Scudetto
<p>Jimbo and the usual team of James Horncastle, Tom Williams, Pol Ballus and Seb Stafford-Bloor sit down to discuss all things European football and look ahead to those all-important Champions League semi-final second legs.</p><p> </p><p>Inter are Italian Champions once again. A 2-0 win over Parma confirms the Serie A title with three games to go. Second-placed Napoli are now 12 points adrift after a 0-0 draw at Como.</p><p> </p><p>In Spain, Barcelona now only need one point to confirm the La Liga title and, as fate would have it, their next game is Real Madrid! If Barca avoid defeat, it would be the first time a team has won the title in El Clasico. Elsewhere, Atletico make 11 changes in preparation for their second leg against Arsenal, but still win 2-0 in Valencia.</p><p> </p><p>Both PSG and Bayern drop domestic points in between their second leg. Bayern have already won the title, but PSG’s nearest rivals Lens can only draw 1-1 with Nice so it’s as you were in the race for Ligue 1. Will we get another nine-goal thriller in Munich on Wednesday? Will we get goals in North London on Tuesday?</p><p> </p><p>All this plus Moments of the Week and Arsenal’s floppy cannon.</p><p> </p><p>Produced by Lucy Oliva and Xavi Bird.</p><p> </p><p>Part 1: Moments of the week (3:00)</p><p>Part 2: Champions League semi-final preview (15:00)</p><p>Part 3: Inter win Serie A (31:00)</p><p>Part 4: Barca can win La Liga against Real (47:00)</p><p>Part 5: PSG and Lens drop points in Ligue 1 title race (1:00:00)</p><p>Part 6: Schalke are back in the Bundesliga (1:16:00)</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Statement wins for Spurs and Arsenal, as Man United make the Champions League
<p>Jimbo dives deep into the Premier League weekend with Daniel Storey, Tim Spiers and Seb Stafford-Bloor.</p><br><p>Spurs lift themselves out of the relegation zone with a stunning victory at a mutinous Villa Park. This comes after West Ham take a beating at Brentford on Saturday</p><br><p>Arsenal go 6 points clear at the top of the table, having played two games more, by thrashing Fulham 3-0 with Viktor Gyokeres hitting top form.</p><br><p>Michael Carrick leads Man United back into the Champions League after a ding-dong 3-2 victory over Liverpool.</p><br><p>Plus Ipswich return to the Premier League and Wolves fans turn on Rob Edwards.</p><br><p>Produced by Charlie Jones</p><br><p>RUNNING ORDER: </p><p>• PART 1: Tottenham’s win at Villa sees them leapfrog West Ham (03:00)</p><p>• PART 2: Man United 3-2 Liverpool (31:00) </p><p>• PART 3a: Ipswich promoted as Championship draws to a close (42:00)</p><p>• PART 3b: Arsenal 3-0 Fulham (48:00)</p><p>• PART 3c: Newcastle 3-1 Brighton (53:00)</p><p>• PART 3d: Wolves 1-1 Sunderland (58:00)</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Totally Extra: Tottenham’s trip to the Champions League final
<p>Jimbo is joined by Dan Kilpatrick, Duncan Alexander and Daniel Storey to discuss Spurs' journey to the 2018-19 Champions League final.</p><br><p>The season started with concern after the infamous summer of non-spending with Spurs making zero signings or departures despite Pochettino's remonstrations.</p><br><p>What came next was a dizzying run of improbable European wins, late comebacks, Lucas Moura hat-tricks and an unforgettable campaign resulting in a Champions League final against Liverpool in Madrid.</p><br><p>It wasn't to be in the final and 7 years on with Spurs now on the brink of relegation into the Championship, was this the moment it all began to unravel?</p><br><p>Plus Duncan's away-goals related quiz question.</p><br><p>Produced by Charlie Jones and Jesse Howard.</p><br><p>RUNNING ORDER: </p><br><p>• PART 1: Hello’s and Duncan’s quiz question (0:40)</p><p>• PART 2a: The Totally Extra Almanac (3:40)</p><p>• PART 2b: Spurs ‘no signing summer’ and buildup to the 18-19 campaign (6:20)</p><p>• PART 2c: The Champions League ‘group of death’ (13:40)</p><p>• PART 2d: The quarter final against Man City (20:10)</p><p>• PART 3a: The semi’s against Ajax (32:10)</p><p>• PART 4a: The final in Madrid (49:00)</p><p>• PART 4b: The aftermath (54:00)</p><p>• PART 4c: The answer to the quiz question (1:03:50) </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Bayern win Bundesliga, Sociedad win Copa Del Rey + is the title race back on in France?
<p>Jimbo and the usual team of Seb Stafford-Bloor, Pol Ballus, James Horncastle and Tom Williams are back to discuss what’s been going on in the continent.</p><p> </p><p>Bayern Munich are German champions for a 35th time. A 4-2 win over Stuttgart secures the title after second-placed Dortmund lose 2-1 to Hoffenheim. Is this the first of an incredible treble for Vincent Kompany’s men this season?</p><p> </p><p>In Spain, it’s a first Real Sociedad trophy in front of fans for 38 years as they beat Atletico Madrid on a penalty shootout to win the Copa Del Rey. Delight for the White and Blues, but how might this impact Atleti ahead of their Champions League semi-final against Arsenal? And what’s been the fallout at Real Madrid and Barca after they were dumped out?</p><p> </p><p>The Ligue 1 title race could be back on after PSG lose 2-1 to Lyon. Second-placed Lens beat Toulouse 3-2 to close the gap to just one point. And in Italy, Inter go 12 points clear with five games to go: a 3-0 win over Cagliari means the Serie A title looks like a formality for the league leaders. </p><p> </p><p>Produced by Lucy Oliva and Xavi Bird.</p><p> </p><p>RUNNING ORDER:</p><p> </p><p>PART 1: Moments of the week (3 mins)</p><p>PART 2: Real Sociedad win Copa Del Rey (12 mins)</p><p>PART 3A: Bayern win the Bundesliga (30 mins)</p><p>PART 3B: Ligue 1 review – PSG stutter in the title race (34 mins)</p><p>PART 4: Serie A review – Inter go 12 points clear (46 mins)</p><p>PART 5: Bundesliga review – The race for top four hots up (62 mins)</p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

City edge colossal clash with Arsenal as last-gasp Liverpool win the derby
<p>Jimbo welcomes Daniel Storey, Tom Williams and Liam Twomey onto the pod after the top two tussle lives up to the hype.</p><br><p>Erling Haaland scores the winner at the Etihad to bring Man City to within 3 points of Arsenal with a game in hand. Is Pep heading towards a 5th title in 6 seasons?</p><br><p>Is the race for the top 5 over? Liverpool win the first ever Hill Dickinson Merseyside derby with a 100th minute goal from Virgil Van Dijk. And Chelsea make it 4 defeats in a row without scoring as they lose 1-0 to Man United.</p><br><p>It’s another pivotal weekend at the bottom of the table with Spurs seconds away from their first win of 2026 before Brighton equalise. Which allows Leeds and Forest to move further clear of the drop zone. Matt Davies-Adams tells us about the magnificence of Morgan Gibbs-White.</p><br><p>Plus a seven-goal thriller between Villa and Sunderland and another defeat for Newcastle.</p><br><p>Produced by Charlie Jones</p><br><p>RUNNING ORDER: </p><p>• PART 1a: One of the best days in PL history? (00:30)</p><p>• PART 1b: Man City 2-1 Arsenal (08:00)</p><p>• PART 2a: Everton 1-2 Liverpool (28:00) </p><p>• PART 2b: Aston Villa 4-3 Sunderland (33:00)</p><p>• PART 2c: Nottingham Forest 4-1 Burnley with Matt Davies-Adams (37:00)</p><p>• PART 3a: Coventry back in the Premier League (44:00)</p><p>• PART 3b: Spurs 2-2 Brighton (47:00)</p><p>• PART 3c: Leeds 3-0 Wolves (54:00)</p><p>• PART 3d: Chelsea 0-1 Man United (56:00)</p><p>• PART 3e: Brentford 0-0 Fulham (61:00)</p><p>• PART 3f: Newcastle 1-2 Bournemouth (63:00)</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>