The Totally Football Show with James Richardson

Jimbo is joined by the full Euro pod crew of James Horncastle, Pol Ballus, Tom Williams and Seb Stafford-Bloor to react to the Champions League draw.

Did you enjoy Benfica v Real Madrid on Wednesday? Good news, you're getting it again. Can Mourinho upset Arbeloa at the Bernabeu?

It's a long trip to Baku for the Toon Army as Newcastle face Qarabag. Will Inter will be the latest big name to fall at the feet of Bodo/Glimt?

The panel give us their thoughts on the contenders to go all the way. Could it be Arsenal? Hansi Flick's team? Or Hansi Flick's old team?

Plus what is what is going on with Roberto De Zerbi at Marseille?

Produced by Charlie Jones and Jesse Howard.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: The play off draw in full (2.00)

• PART 2a: Benfica v Real Madrid (03.50)

• PART 2b: Bodo/Glimt v Inter (08.00)

• PART 2c: Monaco v PSG (11.45)

• PART 2d: Newcastle v Qarabag (15.20)

• PART 3a: Galatasaray v Juventus (17.20)

• PART 3b: Club Brugge v Atletico Madrid (23.40)

• PART 3c: Dortmund v Atalanta (25.20) 

• PART 3d: Olympiacos v Leverkusen (28.25)

• PART 4a: Europa League draw (31.17)

• PART 4b: Who’s going to win it? (34.20)

• PART 4c: What next for Marseille and Napoli? (37.40)

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Jimbo has Duncan Alexander, Tom Williams and Liam Twomey for company after a giant smorgasbord of Champions League action.

Jose Mourinho’s Benfica produce an incredible finale against Real Madrid, with goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin scoring a 98th minute header to keep them in the competition and knock out Marseille. Nick Miller was there.

Chelsea impress under Rosenior again with a 3-2 win in Naples that books their passage straight into the last 16 and sees Antonio Conte’s Italian champions exit the competition.

Newcastle and PSG both go into Friday’s knockout play-off draw after a 1-1 draw in Paris. And Tottenham finish 4th after a 2-0 win in Frankfurt. Can Thomas Frank’s team take their European form into Sunday’s Premier League clash with Man City?

Kai Havertz is back for Arsenal, helping them take down Kairat. With Mikel Arteta calling for positivity, the Gunners test their title credentials at Elland Road.

Plus what next for Raheem Sterling? And a passionate debate about the league phase.

Produced by Charlie Jones

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RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: The league phase is over - do we like it? (02.45)

• PART 2a: Napoli 2-3 Chelsea (10.30) 

• PART 2b: PSG 1-1 Newcastle (19.00)

• PART 3a: Benfica’s goalkeeper keeps them in the Champions League (27.00)

• PART 3b: The rest of Matchday 8 (35.00)

• PART 4a: Spurs v Man City preview (45.00)

• PART 4b: Leeds v Arsenal preview (48.00)

• PART 5a: Nottingham Forest v Palace preview (53.00)

• PART 5b: Liverpool v Newcastle preview (59.00)

• PART 5c: Thierno Barry among the goals (62.00)

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Jimbo is joined by James Horncastle, Pol Ballus, Seb Stafford-Bloor and Tom Williams to discuss the latest European football.

The Champions League reaches its final game showdown with all 36 teams playing simultaneously on Wednesday night. Might all 6 English teams make the top 8? If so, will Barcelona and Inter face the play offs? Could Conte's Napoli be heading out? Could Bodø/Glimt, Brugge or Mourinho's Benfica sneak in?

Bayern finally lose their first match of the Bundesliga season at home to Augsburg, whilst Dortmund beat Union convincingly ahead of their showdown with Inter. It was a perfect weekend for Chivu's Inter who beat Pisa 6-2 whilst title rivals Napoli were thrashed 3-0 by Juve, with Roma and Milan sharing the points in the capital.

In Spain, Mbappe's Panenka helped him set a European record, and Yamal's worldie in the rain kept Barca 1 point above Real in the La Liga title race. And in France, PSG go back on top via a Bradley Barcola goal and a 1-0 win at Auxerre, with Lens losing 3-1 in the Velodrome thanks to a debut goal from Arsenal's teenage loanee Ethan Nwaneri.

Produced by Lucy Oliva and Jesse Howard.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Moments of the weekend and James’ Neapolitan eats (00.45)

• PART 2: Champions League MD8 (14.05)

• PART 3: Bundesliga review - Bayern finally lose (25.20)

• PART 4: Serie A review - Inter win as title rivals drop points (34.05)

• PART 5: - La Liga - Panenkas and chemtrails (44.30)

• PART 6: Ligue 1 review - PSG back on top (56.35)

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Jimbo, Daniel Storey, Matt Davies-Adams and Tim Spiers are in the studio after a seismic matchday 23 in the Premier League.

It’s now 3 games without a victory for Arsenal as Man United inflict a first home defeat of the season on the leaders. The Gunners’ lead is down to 4 points while Michael Carrick has taken the Red Devils into the top 4!

Villa bounce back from defeat against Everton with a very impressive 2-0 win at St James’s Park. And Liam Rosenior’s Chelsea momentarily went 4th, extending Palace’s winless run to 11 games.

Liverpool’s unbeaten run is ended in a five-goal thriller at Bournemouth. Not a good time for Arne Slot to see his side slip out of the top 4.

At the bottom, there were wins for Forest and West Ham, while Burnley took a point from Spurs, as the fan fury towards Frank continues.

Produced by Charlie Jones

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Arsenal 2-3 Man United (03.00)

• PART 2a: Newcastle 0-2 Aston Villa (15.00) 

• PART 2b: Man City 2-0 Wolves (21.30)

• PART 3a: Crystal Palace 1-3 Chelsea (33.00)

• PART 3b: Brentford 0-2 Nottingham Forest (45.00)

• PART 4a: West Ham 3-1 Sunderland (50.00)

• PART 4b: Burnley 2-2 Tottenham (53.00)

• PART 4c: Bournemouth 3-2 Liverpool (57.00)

• PART 4d: Fulham 2-1 Brighton (66.00)

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Jimbo has Duncan Alexander, Natalie Gedra and Mark Carey for company in the studio ahead of a bumper Premier League weekend.

The Champions League midweek concludes with comfortable wins for Liverpool and Newcastle, plus a dominant but stressful victory for Chelsea. Five of the top eight teams are English heading into next week’s league phase finale. Why are Premier League clubs seemingly finding life in Europe easier?

How easy will life for leaders Arsenal be when Michael Carrick’s resurgent Man United head to the Emirates? And who should Mikel Arteta play up front?

Elsewhere, depleted Villa head to St James’s Park, it’s Glasner Rosenior at Selhurst Park and will Dr Tottenham turn up at Turf Moor?

Plus the loveliest managers, managers that cause injuries, punch-ups and pasta without sauce.

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RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: English clubs finding it easier in Europe? (03.00)

• PART 2a: Marseille 0-3 Liverpool (06.00) 

• PART 2b: Newcastle 3-0 PSV (13.00)

• PART 2c: Chelsea 1-0 Pafos (17.30)

• PART 3: The rest of Champions League Wednesday (24.00)

• PART 4a: Looking back to the opening day (34.00)

• PART 4b: Arsenal v Man United preview (36.00)

• PART 4c: Newcastle v Aston Villa preview (42.00)

• PART 4d: Man City v Wolves preview (46.00)

• PART 5a: Burnley v Spurs preview (50.00)

• PART 5b: Crystal Palace v Chelsea preview (53.00)

• PART 5c: Mid-season manager changes causing injuries? (56.00)

• PART 5d: The rest of the Premier League weekend (59.00)

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Jimbo is joined by Jack Lang, Seb Stafford-Bloor and JJ Bull for a midweek Totally Extra to discuss Tuesday night's Champions League games.

Norwegian broadcaster Martin Sleipnes drops in to talk about a historic night for Bodø/Glimt who beat Man City 3-1 in the Arctic circle. It could have been more for Glimt who peppered City's goal against a tired-looking defence, as Rodri got sent off for 2 yellows.

Arsenal meanwhile continue their perfect Champions League form as they brushed aside Serie A leaders Inter 3-1 at San Siro and Spurs finally gave their home fans something to cheer about as they beat 10-man Dortmund 2-0.

Tom Williams joins to discuss PSG's last minute loss to Sporting, plus a roundup of the rest of Tuesday nights games and Brighton v Bournemouth on Monday.

Produced by Charlie Jones and Jesse Howard.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: JJ Bull's new single (0.40)

• PART 1b: Tuesday night’s results rundown (3.00) 

• PART 2a: Bodo/Glimt 3-1Man City (4.30)

• PART 3a: Spurs 2-0 Dortmund (18.10)

• PART 3b: Inter 1-3 Arsenal (24.10)

• PART 4a: Sporting 2-1 PSG (30.30)

• PART 4b: The rest of Tuesday's games (37.55)

• PART 4c: Brighton 1-1 Bournemouth (46.00)

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Jimbo’s got European football friends Pol Ballús, James Horncastle, Seb Stafford-Bloor and Tom Williams alongside him as the Champions League re-enters the room… 

We start with those midweek UCL MD7 ties - including the tight battle for a top eight finish with the likes of Tottenham v Dortmund, Marseille v Liverpool and Juventus v Benfica looking finely poised. 

In Serie A, there were tributes to Fiorentina owner Rocco Commisso - who passed away on Saturday but left a huge legacy in not only Florence but across the Italian sporting landscape. La Viola honoured him by beating Bologna 2-1 on Sunday to move out of the bottom three. 

Over in La Liga, the gap’s been cut to just one point! That’s after Barcelona’s 11-game winning streak was ended by a 2-1 defeat at Real Sociedad. Real Madrid took advantage, beating Levante 2-0 amid a backdrop of boos, whistles and protests in the Spanish capital… 

Meanwhile in the Bundesliga, Bayern became the first team in Europe’s top 5 leagues to score 100 goals in all competitions this season as they came from behind to beat Leipzig 5-1 thanks to a second half masterclass from Michael Olise. Plus, what next for Frankfurt after Dino Topmoller was sacked after their latest 3-3 draw? 

And over in France - Lens are *still* top of the table thanks to a club-record eight straight Ligue 1 wins. PSG stay a point behind after their 3-0 win over Lille - which featured one of the goals of the season from Ousmane Dembele.

All that plus pinchos, personalised apps - and poor ratings!

Produced by Lucy Oliva.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Moments of the weekend - and foodie endeavours (00.45)

• PART 2: Champions League MD7 key fixtures (12.45)

• PART 3: Serie A review - Farewell to Rocco Commisso (27.30)

• PART 4: La Liga review - Suddenly all to play for at the top (45.05)

• PART 5: Bundesliga review - Olise’s masterclass and Frankfurt call time on Dino (45.05)

• PART 6: Ligue 1 review - Lens just keep winning (48.15)

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It’s Jimbo, Daniel Storey, Colin Millar and Luis Miguel Echegaray in position after another dramatic weekend of Premier League action.

It’s 4 games without a win for Man City as Michael Carrick’s Man United produce a performance for the ages to win 2-0. How did the Red Devils do it?

For the second matchday in a row, Arsenal fail to fully capitalise on City’s slip-up as they draw 0-0 at Forest. Will Mikel Arteta come to regret these missed opportunities in the title race? Perhaps not as Villa also stutter with a 1-0 defeat to Everton.

We record the pod as the AFCON final is in progress, not knowing what was about to unfold. A controversial penalty, a walk-off, pitch invasions, a Panenka and eventually a heartbreaking defeat for hosts Morocco against Senegal. Maher Mezahi was there.

Billed by some as El Sackico, West Ham are last-minute winners at Tottenham, who lose a third straight game. What next for Thomas Frank?

And what next for Oliver Glasner after a remarkable few days where he reveals his plan to leave Palace in the summer, then takes aim at the board for abandoning him and his players. Matt Woosnam has more.

Produced by Charlie Jones

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Aston Villa 0-1 Everton (05.00)

• PART 1b: Wolves 0-0 Newcastle (13.00) 

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

• PART 2b: Forest 0-0 Arsenal (33.00)

• PART 3a: Glasner takes aim at Eagles board, with Matt Woosnam (38.00)

• PART 3b: Spurs 1-2 West Ham (48.00)

• PART 4: The rest of the Premier League weekend (55.00)

• PART 5: Senegal win AFCON with Maher Mezahi (62.00)

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Jimbo is joined by James Horncastle, Tom Williams and Musa Okwonga as they open up the Totally Almanac in the 90's to celebrate George Weah.

"The life of this guy is a film" said his mentor Arsene Wenger; from a Shanty town in Monrovia to becoming the first and only African Ballon d'Or winner and eventually becoming the president of Liberia.

King George first won the hearts of Monaco and PSG fans with his dazzling runs and infectious personality before moving to Milan and winning two Serie A titles and scoring countless unforgettable goals. But was his pitch-long run & finish against Verona the goal of the decade?

Plus your questions and a fiendish Weah themed quiz question set by Duncan Alexander.

Produced by Charlie Jones and Jesse Howard.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Why Weah? (0.40)

• PART 2a: Duncan’s quiz question (08.35) 

• PART 2b: The Totally Extra Almanac (09.35)

• PART 3a: Weah’s time in France (14.50)

• PART 3b: King George in Milan (22.30)

• PART 4a: Your questions on Weah (38.40)

• PART 5a: Weah’s time in England (54.00)

• PART 5b: The quiz question answer (1h06)

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Jimbo welcomes Tom Williams, Benji Lanyado and Art De Roché into the studio to dissect the League Cup semi's and look ahead to a big weekend of football.

Defeat for Liam Rosenior in his first home game in charge of Chelsea but Chelsea aren't out of the tie thanks to two goals from substitute Garnacho. City comfortably beat the holders Newcastle at St James Park with goals from two of Pep's most exciting new players Cherki and Antoine Semenyo.

The Manchester derby is the pick of the weekend's Premier League derbies with Pep facing the newly appointed interim manager Michael Carrick at Old Trafford on Saturday lunchtime.

And Maher Mezahi joins us to preview the AFCON final with Senegal facing the hosts Morocco on Sunday.

Produced by Charlie Jones and Jesse Howard.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: A look ahead to Saturday’s George Weah TFS Extra (0.40)

• PART 2a: Chelsea 2-3 Arsenal (06.15) 

• PART 2b: Newcastle 0-2 Man City (16.10)

• PART 3a: Rundown of the weekend’s fixtures (23.40)

• PART 3b: The Manchester Derby (24.35)

• PART 3c: The weekend’s PL fixtures (28.35)

• PART 4a: The most fouled players in the Premier League (32.05)

• PART 4b: More PL previews (36.00)

• PART 5: AFCON final preview with Maher Mezahi (52.00)

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