The Totally Football Show with James Richardson

Pol Ballús, Julien Laurens, Seb Stafford Bloor and James Horncastle are alongside Jimbo for your weekly fix of continental action.

La Liga is getting rather interesting all of a sudden, as Barcelona fell to a shock 2-1 defeat by Las Palmas - their first victory away at Barca since 1971! Real Madrid took full advantage and bounced back from their midweek Champions League disappointment at Anfield with a 2-0 win over Getafe. It means they’re just a point behind Hansi Flick’s side with a game in hand. But who’s that in third and just a point further behind… a resurgent Atlético Madrid?!

Atalanta are showing they mean business in Serie A this season as they recorded their eighth straight win in all competitions with a 2-0 victory at Roma on Monday night. They’re just a point behind leaders Napoli, who were 1-0 winners at Torino thanks to Scott McTominay’s first half strike. But there were scary scenes in Fiorentina as their match with Inter was suspended and then abandoned when Edoardo Bove collapsed in the 16th minute. Thankfully the news since has been positive after receiving treatment in hospital. 

It ended 1-1 in Der Klassiker between Dortmund and Bayern on Saturday evening, but there’s concern for Harry Kane who went off early with what appeared to be a hamstring injury. Eintracht Frankfurt were big 4-0 winners in Heidenheim on Sunday to close the gap on Bayern at the top of the table to four points.

And in Ligue 1, PSG’s poor week continued as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Nantes - the first time they’ve come from behind to take a point all season. But despite dropping points Luis Enrique’s side are seven points clear at the top of the table - and have Marseille to thank following their 2-1 win over Monaco. 

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Moment of the weekend and latest on Edoardo Bove - (00.45)

• PART 2: Bundesliga review - Dortmund and Bayern share the spoils as Leipzig’s horror season continues (13.00)

• PART 3: Ligue 1 review - Disgruntlement in Paris as PSG held (26.40)

• PART 4: La Liga review - Barcelona’s mini slump continues while Real and Atleti close the gap (37.40)

• PART 5: Serie A review - Napoli’s slender win keeps them ahead of a charging Atalanta (50.30)

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Jimbo assembles Duncan Alexander, Daniel Storey and Matt Davies-Adams onto the pod after a stunning and seismic weekend of Premier League football.

Liverpool inflict a 4th successive league defeat on champions Man City at Anfield. Arne Slot’s serene start continues as the Reds go 9 points clear in the title race.

Who are the most likely challengers? Is it Chelsea for whom Caicedo and Cucurella are playing sensationally? Or is it free-scoring Arsenal? And are we getting fooled into thinking Bukayo Saka will break the assist record?

It’s an emphatic victory for Man United in Ruben Amorim’s first game in charge as the pressure mounts on Sean Dyche at Everton.

Plus have Leicester taken too big a punt on Van Nistelrooy and could Newcastle ever challenge the title?

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Liverpool 2-0 Man City with James Pearce (05.00)

• PART 2a: Man United 4-0 Everton (20.00)

• PART 2b: Chelsea 3-0 Aston Villa (26.00) 

• PART 2c: Spurs 1-1 Fulham with Jay Harris (34.00)

• PART 3a: West Ham 2-5 Arsenal (38.00)

• PART 3b: Wolves 2-4 Bournemouth (46.00)

• PART 4: The rest of the Premier League weekend (50.00)

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Jimbo welcomes Rory Smith, Duncan Alexander and Tom Williams into the studio after another incredible week in the football.

Liverpool take down Real Madrid 2-0 to maintain their 100% record in the Champions League, as Kylian Mbappe has another nightmare night for the visitors. How many more Anfield nights will Mo Salah experience?

Next up for the Reds, fragile Man City who are in full-on crisis after letting a three-goal lead slip against Feyenoord. Pol Ballus joins us to try and get inside the mind of Pep Guardiola.

Elsewhere in the Premier League, free-scoring Arsenal travel to a possibly resurgent West Ham while Chelsea look to show their title credentials at home to Aston Villa.

Plus Van Nistelrooy to Leicester, Lampard to Coventry and the most middle-class looking footballer in Europe.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Liverpool 2-0 Real Madrid (05.00)

• PART 2: The state of Man City with Pol Ballus (19.00)

• PART 3 : Arsenal, Aston Villa and more Champions League (37.00) 

• PART 4a: Chelsea’s title hopes and Van Nistelrooy to Leicester (52.00)

• PART 4b: The rest of the Premier League weekend (62.00)

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Julien Laurens, Pol Ballús, Seb Stafford Bloor and James Horncastle join Jimbo for a look ahead to matchday five in the Champions League - and a look back on the return to domestic action across Europe. 

All eyes on Anfield on Wednesday night as Real Madrid take on old friends Liverpool - having got right back into things in the La Liga title race with their commanding 3-0 win over Leganes which leaves them just four points behind leaders Barcelona with a game in hand. That’s after Hansi Flick’s side saw a two-goal lead slip away in their draw at Celta Vigo ahead of Tuesday night’s meeting with Brest. 

It’s still incredibly tight at the top in Serie A, with Napoli beating Roma 1-0 to spoil Claudio Ranieri’s first match back in charge - thanks to a goal from a certain Romelu Lukaku. The less said about Milan 0-0 Juventus the better as Thiago Motta’s side continue to uninspire with a trip to Villa Park looming on Wednesday… 

Bayern Munich and Harry Kane continue to lead the charge in the Bundesliga after their 3-0 win over Augsburg - but do they need a statement win against PSG to show their credentials? Plus, a big win for Dortmund on the pitch against Freiburg - but drama at their AGM off it. 

And in Ligue 1, PSG warmed up for that trip to the Allianz Arena with a 3-0 win over Toulouse - so can they finally translate their domestic dominance into a much-needed victory in the Champions League? 

Produced by Lucy Oliva. 

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Moment of the weekend & standout Champions League ties (00.45)

• PART 2: La Liga review - Real close the gap ahead of Anfield visit (08.35)

• PART 3: Serie A review - Napoli maintain slender lead as Juventus underwhelm (19.40)

• PART 4: Bundesliga review - Kane breaks yet more records as Dortmund drama continues (36.35)

• PART 5: Ligue 1 review - PSG gear up for Bayern visit and Marseille go off grid (46.45)

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Jimbo is joined by Daniel Storey, Tim Spiers and Adrian Clarke after an incredible Premier League weekend full of plot twists.

Man City suffer their 5th defeat in a row and possibly their most shocking ever under Pep Guardiola as Spurs run riot 4-0 at the Etihad. What’s going wrong? Could it be an era-defining result? Jay Harris was there.

Next up for City, leaders Liverpool who are now 8 points clear despite being given a major scare by Southampton on Sunday.

Leicester took the surprise decision to sack Steve Cooper after just 12 games in charge. Rob Tanner tells us why they really don’t want to end up back in the Championship.

Ruben Amorim’s Man United score after 81 seconds but are held 1-1 by Ipswich in his first game in charge. Looks like there’s plenty that needs to change if he’s to stamp his Sporting style on the Red Devils.

Plus why Hurzeler is hot and Sean Dyche is not.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1a: Ipswich 1-1 Man United (04.30)

• PART 1b: Southampton 2-3 Liverpool (09.30)

• PART 2 : Man City 0-4 Spurs, with Jay Harris (16.00) 

• PART 3a: Leicester sack Cooper after Chelsea loss, with Rob Tanner (33.00)

• PART 3b: Aston Villa 2-2 Crystal Palace (41.00)

• PART 4a: Arsenal 3-0 Forest (46.00)

• PART 4b: The rest of the Premier League weekend (50.00)

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Jimbo has Jack Lang, Tom Williams and Jay Harris for company in the studio as the Premier League returns.

It’s official - Pep Guardiola will be at Man City until at least the summer of 2026. Can that news wake City from their slumber as they host a Tottenham team with a new badge and an excellent record against Guardiola? Sam Lee has more.

A big weekend looms for Enzo Maresca who goes back to Leicester and Ruben Amorim who takes charge of Man United for the very first time, as they head to Ipswich.

Wales are promoted to the top tier of the Nations League in dramatic fashion, plus there’s more joy for the never any joy brigade.

And we remember one man and his umbrella on this day 17 years ago.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Nations League review - Wales promoted to the top tier (03.30)

• PART 2a: Man City v Spurs preview with Sam Lee (24.00)

• PART 2b : Southampton v Liverpool (40.00) 

• PART 3a: On This Day - the wally with a brolly (44.00)

• PART 3b: Leicester v Chelsea & Arsenal v Forest previews (48.00)

• PART 3c: The rest of the Premier League weekend (52.00)

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Jimbo is joined by Daniel Storey, Tim Spiers and Colin Millar as the Nations League group stage draws to a close.

Lee Carsley’s tenure as England manager is also over but it was a memorable finale as the Three Lions beat the Republic of Ireland 5-0 to earn promotion back to the top tier. Which of the many new additions to the England squad will be sticking around under Thomas Tuchel?

France get the two-goal win they need in Italy to finish top of their Nations League group. We talk to Julien Laurens about Les Bleus, Paul Pogba and Lyon’s potential relegation to Ligue 2!

Megan Feringa joins us to break down a massive WSL weekend where Chelsea’s new manager Sonia Bompastor makes it 10 wins out of 10.

Plus Louie Barry, sprinklers and things we don’t like in football.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Things we don’t like in football (01.00)

• PART 2: England 5-0 Republic of Ireland (11.00)

• PART 3: Northern Ireland, Scotland & the rest of the Nations League (23.00) 

• PART 4a: France, Pogba and Lyon with Julien Laurens (37.00)

• PART 4b: WSL round-up with Megan Feringa (48.00)

• PART 4c: AFCON and CONMEBOL (55.00)

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It’s the international break but Jimbo has a stellar cast of Rory Smith, Duncan Alexander and Charlie Eccleshare to accompany him through it.

The headlines this week have been dominated by the suspension of Premier League referee David Coote after the release of several videos online. We discuss how VAR culture and social media have led to referees becoming main characters in the football soap opera.

Harry Kane is upset at England players for pulling out of this Nations League squad. Will he see him as an executive at Bayern in 20 years continuing to call players out?

Claudio Ranieri comes out of retirement to take charge at Roma for a 3rd time. Is he the most universally popular manager out there?

Gary Lineker is leaving the BBC’s flagship football programme. Hear what people misunderstand about Match of the Day.

Plus was Klopp holding Liverpool back and Diego Forlan’s tennis debut.

*** We’ve been nominated for Podcast of the Year at the 2024 Football Supporters’ Association Awards! Voting closes at midday on Monday 18th November… you know what to do! https://thefsa.org.uk/news/fsa-awards-2024-vote-now/ ***

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Nations League and other international affairs (05.30)

• PART 2a: The David Coote affair (16.00)

• PART 2b: The Bentancur ban (33.00) 

• PART 3: Ranieri returns to Roma (36.00)

• PART 4a: Your questions (44.00)

• PART 4b: Lineker leaves Match of The Day (50.00)

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Jimbo’s got Julien Laurens, Seb Stafford-Bloor, Pol Ballús and James Horncastle alongside him for a deep dive into a fascinating weekend of action across the continent. 

It’s fair to say the Serie A title race is hotting up, with just two points separating Napoli in first and Juventus in sixth! That’s after Inter and Napoli shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw at the San Siro, while Atalanta, Fiorentina, Lazio and Juve all picked up big wins. 

Real Madrid clawed back some ground in the La Liga title race after their 4-0 win over Osasuna which included a hat-trick for Vinicius, a first goal of the season for Jude Bellingham - and a devastating injury for Eder Militao. They’re now six points behind Barcelona with a game in hand after Hansi Flick’s side fell to only their second league defeat of the season at Real Sociedad in controversial circumstances...

Bayern Munich find themselves five points clear at the top of the Bundesliga table after their 1-0 win over St Pauli courtesy of Jamal Musiala's sensational strike. Meanwhile, Dortmund’s horror start to the season rumbled on with a 3-1 defeat at Mainz - and Leverkusen’s week to forget continued as they were held by Bochum. 

And in Ligue 1, it’s business as usual for PSG who continued their unbeaten start to the season in a 4-2 win over Angers. Not such smooth sailing for Roberto De Zerbi’s Marseille, beaten 3-1 by newly promoted Auxerre at the Velodrome which prompted the former Brighton boss to say he’ll ‘leave the money and hand back my contract’.

*** We’ve been nominated for Podcast of the Year at the 2024 Football Supporters’ Association Awards! Voting closes at midday on Monday 18th November… you know what to do! https://thefsa.org.uk/news/fsa-awards-2024-vote-now/ ***

Produced by Lucy Oliva. 

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Moments of the weekend (0.45)

• PART 2: Serie A review - Thrilling title race emerging as Inter and Napoli draw (09.15)

• PART 3: La Liga review - Real close the gap after VAR costs Barca (25.20)

• PART 4: Ligue 1 review - De Zerbi's Marseille meltdown (40.30)

• PART 5: Bundesliga review - Bayern move five points clear as rivals falter (55.15)

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Jimbo has Daniel Storey, Adrian Clarke and Matt Davies-Adams for company after another sensational Premier League weekend.

Good times at Anfield with Liverpool extending their lead at the top after victory over Villa. Is Mo Salah better than ever?

Man City lose for the 4th game in a row, as Brighton win 2-1 at the Amex. Hear why the champions are lacking in legs and goals.

Arsenal slip 9 points off the lead after drawing at Chelsea, for whom Enzo Maresca has assembled a team in not much time at all.

Wolves win for the first time this season, as do Ipswich at Spurs on Sunday. Jay Harris fills in on a historic day for Ed Sheeran’s Tractor Boys.

Plus Iwobi’s passing into the area and the best piece of tracking back of the season.

*** We’ve been nominated for Podcast of the Year at the 2024 Football Supporters’ Association Awards! Voting closes at midday on Monday 18th November… you know what to do! https://thefsa.org.uk/news/fsa-awards-2024-vote-now/ ***

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Chelsea 1-1 Arsenal (06.00)

• PART 2a: Spurs 1-2 Ipswich with Jay Harris (18.00)

• PART 2b: The rest of Sunday’s football (27.00) 

• PART 3a: Brighton 2-1 Man City (34.00)

• PART 3b: Liverpool 2-0 Aston Villa (43.00)

• PART 4: The rest of the Premier League weekend (50.00)

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