The Ripple Effect with James Lawrence Allcott

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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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The Ripple Effect with James Lawrence Allcott episodes:

05.17.2024
What We Learned About Every Premier League Club in '23-24, Part 2
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...
05.15.2024
What We Learned About Every Premier League Club in '23-24, Part 1
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...
05.08.2024
Behind the Remarkable Rise of Ipswich Town
James Allcott is joined by Benjamin Bloom (@Benjaminbloom) and Mikey Smith (@MIkey_smith13) from the 'Blue Monday Podcast' (@BlueMondayITFC) to discuss the remarkable rise of Ipswich Town and how they are now celebrating their second consecutive promotion under Kieran McKenna. What...
05.03.2024
What Happens If Arsenal Win the Premier League
James Allcott is joined by Clive Palmer (@clivepafc) and Producer Cai (@ProducerCai) to discuss the question, "What if Arsenal win the league?" Is Arteta working on something secretly behind the scenes and will a title win decide when he unleashes...
05.01.2024
How Arteta Made Arsenal Great Again
James Allcott is joined by the wonderful Clive Palmer (@clivepafc) from 'ArsenalVision Podcast' to discuss how Arteta changed everything at Arsenal. The culture changes, being brutal in the transfer window, and completely revamping the club from top to bottom. Host: James...
04.26.2024
Ranking Jurgen Klopp’s Top 10 Liverpool Moments
James Allcott is joined by Chris Pajak (@mrbloodred) to discuss Klopp’s nine-year legacy at Liverpool and what have been the top 10 moments of his reign. What moments miss out? Is there one player who is the ultimate moments player?...
04.24.2024
What If Liverpool Win The League?
James Allcott is joined by Chris Pajak (@mrbloodred) to discuss what would really happen if Liverpool win the league? Would it become an impossible job for the next manager? And is there a quick, 1-year solution that could pave the...
04.19.2024
Nedum Onuoha Explains The Reality of Relegation
James Allcott is joined by Nedum Onuoha (@kickback_nedum) to discuss the world of broadcasting within football but also the trials and tribulations of relegation. What happens if Everton go down? Will Forest suffer? And how does it really feel to...
04.17.2024
What Professional Footballers See That You Can’t
James Allcott is joined by a star studded lineup to discuss "football intelligence." On the mics this week we have Manchester City and QPR icon Nedum Onuoha (@kickback_nedum), professional youth coach Harry Brooks (@hbrooks_coach), and technical coach Dan Edwards (@danedwards9)....
04.12.2024
Ranking Every Pep Guardiola Manchester City Signing
James Allcott is joined again by Lawrence Buvey (@Lawrence_Bury) to discuss the best and worst signings made by Pep during his tenure at Manchester City. Is there an unlikely no. 1 pick? Who are the failed signings under Pep? And...
04.10.2024
What Happens If Man City Win the League?
James Allcott is joined by Lawrence Buvey to discuss the impacts and ramifications of the possible Manchester City 2023-24 Premier League title win. Which players could leave? Will Klopp’s decision to leave affect Pep’s future planning? And what does it...
04.05.2024
Geoff Shreeves: The Art of The Interview
James Allcott is joined by broadcasting legend Geoff Shreeves (@GeoffShreeves) to discuss the biggest moments of his career and what life is like after leaving Sky. One of Geoff’s new ventures is his brand new podcast: Football, Music and Me....
04.03.2024
Liverpool and Lasagna: Answering Your Biggest Questions
James Allcott is joined once again by Cai (@ProducerCai) who once again asks James uncomfortable questions. With Lasagne, Haaland, and QPR all high up on the list of topics and debates. The pair also dive into the relegation battles at...
03.29.2024
Football Awards That Nobody Wants
James Allcott is joined by Nieve Petruzziello (@StuntPegg) for the second time this week to discuss the best and worst of everything in football, like the Poison Chalice Award, in which they decide what the worst job in management currently...
03.27.2024
Ranking Every England Player Under Gareth Southgate
James Allcott is joined by Nieve Petruzziello, also known as StuntPegg (@StuntPegg). Together they look at all the England players of the Southgate era and rank the top 30 players to have played for the Three Lions under Southgate’s tutelage. Host:...
03.19.2024
James Allcott Answers Questions He Doesn’t Want to Answer
In a strange turn of events, this week we have James Allcott in the hot seat answering your questions! He’s joined by Producer Cai (@ProducerCai) who asks questions ranging from "Who do you want to win the Premier League?" to...
03.13.2024
Ranking Every Jose Mourinho Chelsea Signing
James Allcott is joined by YouTuber and Chelsea guru Rory Jennings (@Chelsearory) to take an in-depth look at every Chelsea signing made under Jose ‘The Special One’ Mourinho. Was the Shevchenko really that bad? Is Mo Salah one of the...
03.08.2024
How Not To Ruin A Football Club
James Allcott is joined by professional football manager Mark Bonner (@markbonner85) and Producer Cai (@ProducerCai) to discuss the ins and outs of a successful football club and what this means from the managers’ perspective. The trio explore areas such as...
03.06.2024
Asking A Real Football Manager Questions He's Scared To Answer.
James Allcott is joined by professional football manager Mark Bonner (@markbonner85) to ask some questions about management. The pair are also joined by Producer Cai (@ProducerCai). Mark managed Cambridge United for a total of 201 matches and during that time...
02.28.2024
The Hidden Threat of Burnout in Football Management
James Allcott is joined by Elite Sport Psychologist Dan Abrahams (@DanAbrahams77) to discuss what goes on inside a manager’s mind. What is burnout? Do managers struggle with their personality development? How do footballers keep the ‘winning mentality’? And does it...
02.23.2024
Have Barca Become Powerless to Real Madrid’s Future Dominance?
James Allcott is joined by Henry Hill (@Henry_Hill94) and Daniel Cook (@HLTCO) to take an in-depth look at two of the biggest clubs in the world, Real Madrid and Barcelona. The trio look at Barcelona’s current state of play with...
02.21.2024
Are Premier League Fans Becoming Spoilt?
James Allcott sits down with Daniel Cook (@HLTCO) and Henry Hill (@Henry_Hill94) to discuss expectations within lower half Premier League clubs, with Crystal Palace fans protesting (successfully) for change, West Ham fans turning on David Moyes, and fans of other...
02.16.2024
The Worst Football Predictions Of All-Time
James Allcott is joined by ‘The Irish Guy’ (@the_irishguy) to rank the worst predictions of all time! With an eclectic mix of pundits, ex-footballers, and YouTubers there are some howlers in here that will offer nostalgia but also the chance...
02.14.2024
Why Traitors Are Inevitable in Football
James Allcott is joined by The Irish Guy (@the_irishguy) to discuss what "ripple effects" the traitors in football have had and where they have led us today. Did Tevez to Manchester City need to happen for the sake of the...
02.09.2024
How Away Days Have Changed Football Culture Forever
James Allcott is joined by football shirt guru and away day connoisseur, Ellis Platten (@ellis_platten) to discuss the best away days in football. The pair also put together a tier list of the best and worst guests on his popular...
02.07.2024
How Fashion Took Over Football
James Allcott is joined by football shirt guru and YouTuber Ellis Platten (@ellis_platten) to discuss the world of football fashion, its impact on the game and the culture surrounding it. Why are retro shirts seen as investments? What are the...
02.02.2024
Ranking The BEST and WORST Arsenal Signings Since 2006
James Allcott is joined by Alex (@Amonfootball) from ‘The Different Knock’ and Cai (@ProducerCai) to rank the best signings of the “Emirates Era” made by Arsenal. Prepare for a detailed look at the highs and lows of the post-Wenger era,...
01.31.2024
Is Replacing Klopp the Impossible Job?
James Allcott is joined by Alex (@Amonfootball) from The Different Knock and Laurence McKenna to discuss what will really happen during the manager merry-go-round over the coming months. Is there a stand-out candidate for Liverpool? Will they poach another Premier...
01.24.2024
EFL Physio Breaks Down Football's Most Iconic Injuries
Port Vale FC first team physio Michael Green reveals the truth behind the treatment room door and breaks down football's most iconic injuries. Host: James Allcott Guests: Michael Green Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
01.17.2024
Who Will Be The Casualties of the Manchester United Takeover?
James Allcott is joined by Manchester United ownership expert, and the face of United Peoples TV, Sam Peoples to discuss the INEOS takeover. Christmas Eve British Billionaire, Sir Jim Ratcliffe acquired 25 per-cent of Manchester United taking control of football...
01.12.2024
Ranking Every Jurgen Klopp Transfer Signing
James is joined by a well-prepared Paul Machin from Redmen TV as we work to rank every Jurgen Klopp signing for his beloved Liverpool football club. Who will take the no. 1 spot?! Host: James Allcott Guests: Paul Machin Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn...
01.09.2024
Klopp, KDB, and Hendo’s Return: Weird Things That Could Decide the Title Race
The Redmen TV’s Paul Machin sits down with James to discuss how Tottenham and Aston Villa’s fixtures, AFCON and Timo Werner, could decide the Premier League title race, then reveal five reasons why it will be Liverpool’s year. Host: James Allcott Guests...
12.28.2023
Predicting 2024’s Tactical Trends
With 2024 upon us, James Allcott sits down with Cormac McAinsh, the man behind the Football Meta YouTube channel, to explore the possible tactical trends we could see in football in 2024. Host: James Allcott Guests: Cormac McAinsh Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional...
12.25.2023
The Ripple Effect Big Fat Quiz of The Year
It’s quiz time and James Allcott is joined by a super star line up for the second time this week made up of Flav (@Flav_Bateman), Rory (@Chelsearory), Buvey (@lawrence_buvey), Lyés (@LyezBouzidi10), Cams (@culturecams), and most importantly, the quiz master himself,...
12.21.2023
The Top Moments of 2023
James Allcott is joined by a star studded line-up of Flav (@Flav_Bateman), Rory (@Chelsearory), Buvey (@lawrence_buvey) and Lyés (@LyesBouzidi10) to discuss the biggest, most important, and funniest football moments of 2023. The group discuss Man City’s historic treble, Liverpool’s 7-0...
12.18.2023
The Story Behind Messi’s World Cup Win | With Guillem Balague
James Allcott is joined by Guillem Balague (@GuillemBalague) to speak about one person, and one person only. The best to ever do it? Possibly. The one true heir to Maradona’s throne? Possibly. That person is of course Messi and in...
12.14.2023
Who Were The Ten Best Players In 2023?
James Allcott is joined by Kweku Afari (@Kweku_Afari) and Daniel Cook (@HLTCO) to discuss ‘Who have been the top 10 players of 2023?’. Which players have had the best 2023 calendar year? And who is ranked number one? Who missed...
12.06.2023
Have Arsenal Found Their Missing Pieces?
James Allcott is joined by Alexander Moneypenny (@amonfootball) from The Different Knock who makes his third appearance and seals off his hat-trick. The pair dive deep into Arsenal’s season so far and look at all the things going well for...
12.01.2023
How YouTube Changed Football
James Allcott is joined by YouTube and Football Content Gurus Alex Emery (@AlexJamesEmery), Adam Boultwood (@Adamboultwood), and Seb Losardo (@SebLosardo) to dive deep into how football content and YouTube content creation has forever changed the sport. How do you make...
11.29.2023
Footballs Greatest Bicycle-Kicks Deconstructed
James Allcott is joined by Alex Emery (@AlexJamesEmery), Adam Boultwood (@Adamboultwood), and Seb Losardo (@SebLosardo) to take a look at the vest bicycle kicks of all time. Why did Trevor Sinclair’s goal deny Ireland World Cup glory? Why was Bale’s...
11.23.2023
How Many of the Man United Squad Have a Long-Term Future?
James Allcott is once again joined by Joe Thomlinson (@JoeThomlinson), this time to discuss Manchester United. James and Joe look at how Manchester United’s current squad could look by 2028 and who the players are that can’t or won’t be...
11.15.2023
Why GW12 Will Define the Season, Cold Palmer, Trippier’s Trap, and Why Bernardo is Golden
James Allcott is joined by Joe Thomlinson (@JoeThomlinson) to discuss why Game Week 12 was the most important Game Week so far, and why it was a season-defining weekend. The duo discuss the events that led to Cole Palmer’s dramatic...
11.10.2023
Life After Messi Vs. Ronaldo: Which Rivalries Will Take Over
James Allcott is joined again by YouTubers/Podcasters Matisse Hofer (@Matissearmani) and Mayowa Quadri (@MayowaQuadri_) to discuss who will be the players that follow each other for the span of their careers. Is Haaland vs. Mbappe the new Messi vs. Ronaldo?...
11.08.2023
Chelsea’s £1 Billion Gamble: How Much Will They Make Back?
James Allcott is joined by Chelsea fans, YouTubers, and podcasters Matisse Hofer (@Matissearmani) and Mayowa Quadri (@MayowaQuadri_) to react to the fallout from what is likely the most dramatic Premier League game of the season so far in Tottenham versus...
11.01.2023
Is Blaming the Glazers a Convenient Excuse?
James Allcott is joined by financial guru Kieran Maguire (@KieranMaguire) to discuss the hottest financial topics in the Premier League right now! Are the Glazers actually doing a good job? Are Everton in unprecedented danger? And, of course, how much...
10.27.2023
Seven Premier League Managers That Will Get the Sack | The Pyramids of Allcott
James Allcott is joined once more by Culture Cams (@Culturecams) and Kweku Afari (@Kweku_Afari), this time to discuss each and every one of the 2023-24 Premier League managers and where they sit within the ‘Pyramids of Allcott.’ Will another unlikely...
10.25.2023
Mykhailo Mudryk’s Trial by Social Media and Exploring Football’s Future Certainties
James Allcott is joined by two guests who are fast becoming ‘TRE’ regulars, Culture Cams (@Culturecams) and Kweku Afari (@Kweku_Afari), to discuss a whole host of topics following on from Game Week 8. The trio discuss what is next for...
10.20.2023
The Pyramids of Allcott: Premier League Managers | Feat. Sharky and Fuad
James Allcott is joined by Sharky (@ohnosharky), Fuad Cadani (@FuadCadani), and Cai Jones (@ProducerCai) for the second time this week to put together the very first ‘Pyramids of Allcott.’ The quartet discuss, debate, and argue who should be crowned the...
10.18.2023
Sharky Is President of Football
James Allcott is joined by Sharky (@ohnosharky), Fuad Cadani (@FuadCadani), and Cai Jones (@ProducerCai) to discuss a wide variety of subjects. One topic is five changes Sharky would make to football. The quartet also discusses the Prime Card and the...
10.13.2023
Asking a Doctor Why Premier League Injuries Are on The Rise
James Allcott sits down with Alex Moneypenny (@AMonFootball) from The Different Knock, Harry Brooks (@hbrooks_coach), and Dr. Rajpol Brar (@3cbPerformance) to discuss why there are so many injuries this season. Are injuries on the rise, and are there any specific...

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The Ripple Effect with James Lawrence Allcott episodes:

What We Learned About Every Premier League Club in '23-24, Part 2

What We Learned About Every Premier League Club in '23-24, Part 1

Behind the Remarkable Rise of Ipswich Town

What Happens If Arsenal Win the Premier League

How Arteta Made Arsenal Great Again

Ranking Jurgen Klopp’s Top 10 Liverpool Moments

What If Liverpool Win The League?

Nedum Onuoha Explains The Reality of Relegation

What Professional Footballers See That You Can’t

Ranking Every Pep Guardiola Manchester City Signing

What Happens If Man City Win the League?

Geoff Shreeves: The Art of The Interview

Liverpool and Lasagna: Answering Your Biggest Questions

Football Awards That Nobody Wants

Ranking Every England Player Under Gareth Southgate

James Allcott Answers Questions He Doesn’t Want to Answer

Ranking Every Jose Mourinho Chelsea Signing

How Not To Ruin A Football Club

Asking A Real Football Manager Questions He's Scared To Answer.

The Hidden Threat of Burnout in Football Management

Have Barca Become Powerless to Real Madrid’s Future Dominance?

Are Premier League Fans Becoming Spoilt?

The Worst Football Predictions Of All-Time

Why Traitors Are Inevitable in Football

How Away Days Have Changed Football Culture Forever

How Fashion Took Over Football

Ranking The BEST and WORST Arsenal Signings Since 2006

Is Replacing Klopp the Impossible Job?

EFL Physio Breaks Down Football's Most Iconic Injuries

Who Will Be The Casualties of the Manchester United Takeover?

Ranking Every Jurgen Klopp Transfer Signing

Klopp, KDB, and Hendo’s Return: Weird Things That Could Decide the Title Race

Predicting 2024’s Tactical Trends

The Ripple Effect Big Fat Quiz of The Year

The Top Moments of 2023

The Story Behind Messi’s World Cup Win | With Guillem Balague

Who Were The Ten Best Players In 2023?

Have Arsenal Found Their Missing Pieces?

How YouTube Changed Football

Footballs Greatest Bicycle-Kicks Deconstructed

How Many of the Man United Squad Have a Long-Term Future?

Why GW12 Will Define the Season, Cold Palmer, Trippier’s Trap, and Why Bernardo is Golden

Life After Messi Vs. Ronaldo: Which Rivalries Will Take Over

Chelsea’s £1 Billion Gamble: How Much Will They Make Back?

Is Blaming the Glazers a Convenient Excuse?

Seven Premier League Managers That Will Get the Sack | The Pyramids of Allcott

Mykhailo Mudryk’s Trial by Social Media and Exploring Football’s Future Certainties

The Pyramids of Allcott: Premier League Managers | Feat. Sharky and Fuad

Sharky Is President of Football

Asking a Doctor Why Premier League Injuries Are on The Rise