The Totally Football Show with James Richardson

Jimbo welcomes Daniel Storey, Reuben Pinder and Tim Spiers into the pod after a seismic Matchday 9 in the Premier League.

It's a brilliant weekend for Arsenal who beat Crystal Palace while rivals Man City and Liverpool both lose. For Arne Slot's Reds, it's a 4th league defeat in a row as they are beaten at Brentford.

Chelsea suffer a shock loss at home to Sunderland while Bournemouth go 2nd in the table after another victory over Sean Dyche's Forest.

Wolves remain the only winless team in English football after a dramatic late winner for Burnley at Molineux. Natalie Gedra saw it all.

And Tottenham become the first team to win away at Hill Dickinson, 3-0 at Everton.

Plus Hearts go 8 points clear and Sheffield Wednesday celebrate their points deduction.

Produced by Charlie Jones

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1a: Everton 0-3 Tottenham (03.20)

• PART 1b: Arsenal 1-0 Crystal Palace (11.00) 

• PART 2a: Brentford 3-2 Liverpool (20.00)

• PART 2b: Aston Villa 1-0 Man City (30.00)

• PART 2c: Bournemouth 2-0 Forest (37.00)

• PART 3: Wolves 2-3 Burnley with Natalie Gedra (43.00)

• PART 4a: Events at Hearts and Hillsborough (52.00)

• PART 4b: The rest of the Premier League weekend (57.00)

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Jimbo's got Natalie Gedra, Liam Tharme and Duncan Alexander alongside him in the studio for a closer look at all of Wednesday's Champions League action - and a look ahead to MD9 in the Premier League.

Has normal Liverpool service resumed?! They came from behind in Frankfurt to arrest their string of back-to-back-to-back-to-back defeats. Meanwhile, Chelsea's young guns routed Ajax - with three teenagers on the scoresheet for the first time in UCL history. So five goals each for the Reds and Blues - no such luck for Spurs, who were lucky to come away from Monaco with a point.

Attention then turns to domestic matters and another weekend of enticing fixtures in *our* league - including the battle of defence v attack as Arsenal host Palace, Manchester United going for an unthinkable three wins in a row against bogey side Brighton - and the Jordan Henderson Derby as Brentford promise to provide another tricky test for Arne Slot's side in West London.

We've got guards of honour, a strong legs showdown - and a legitimate contender to Derby's throne?

Produced by Charlie Jones and Lucy Oliva.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1a: Champions League MD3 round up (00.45)

• PART 1b: Eintracht Frankfurt 1-5 Liverpool (03.20)

• PART 1c: Chelsea 5-1 Ajax (10.00)

• PART 1d: Monaco 0-0 Tottenham (14.05)

• PART 2a: Real Madrid 1-0 Juventus (21.15)

• PART 2b: The rest of Wednesday night's action (24.05)

• PART 3a: Premier League MD9 round up (29.00)

• PART 3b: Arsenal v Crystal Palace preview (31.05)

• PART 3c: Aston Villa v Man City preview (35.45)

• PART 3d: Brentford v Liverpool preview (38.15)

• PART 3e: Chelsea v Sunderland preview (41.15)

• PART 4a: Man United v Brighton preview (44.00)

• PART 4b: Bournemouth v Forest preview (49.45)

• PART 4c: Wolves v Burnley preview (53.00)

• PART 4d: Newcastle v Fulham preview (57.10)

• PART 4e: Everton v Tottenham preview (59.50)

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It's a midweek Totally Extra and Jimbo is joined in the studio by Duncan Alexander, Jack Lang and Art de Roché to discuss the Tuesday night Champions League games.

It was a good night for the English sides as Arsenal scored four in 13 minutes to stun Atletico Madrid, Newcastle beat Mourinho's Benfica 3-0 and Man City eased past Villarreal 2-0.

Seb Stafford-Bloor drops in from Leverkusen to tell Jimbo about the action-packed 7-2 at the BayArena Stadium and how PSG's dominant performance left Bayer shellshocked.

Plus highlights from the rest of the Champions League games and Sean Dyche to Forest.

Produced by Charlie Jones and Jesse Howard.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1a: A rundown of Tuesday night’s Champions League results (00.40)

• PART 2a: Arsenal 4-0 Atlético Madrid (03.35)

• PART 2b: Newcastle 3-0 Benfica (10.50)

• PART 2c: Villarreal 0-2 Man City (15.05) 

• PART 3a: Seb Stafford-Bloor drops in to talk Leverkusen 2-7 PSG (19.15)

• PART 3b: The rest of Tuesday night’s action (24.20)

• PART 4a: On This Day - that Pires penalty (35.35)

• PART 4b: Lampard’s unbeaten run at Coventry (38.25)

• PART 4c: West Ham 0-2 Brentford (40.10)

• PART 4d: Dyche appointed at Forest (44.00)

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Jimbo’s got James Horncastle, Seb Stafford-Bloor, Pol Ballús and Julien Laurens with him as the Euro crew gear up for MD3 in the Champions League. 

In La Liga, there were 15-second delays and it was the late show once again for Barcelona who had to rely on another stoppage time winner, this time against bottom of the table Girona. Real’s narrow 1-0 win at Getafe sets us up beautifully for Sunday afternoon’s Clásico…

It was goals galore in Ligue 1 as Marseille put six past Le Havre, while PSG and Strasbourg played out a 3-3 thriller on Friday night. So how will Luis Enrique’s side fare away at a resurgent Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday night? 

We’re running out of superlatives - and records for Harry Kane to break - after his latest goal in Bayern’s dominant 2-1 win over Borussia Dortmund. Plus, what hopes of Eintracht Frankfurt piling more misery on Liverpool when they go toe-to-toe on Wednesday evening?

And over in Italy, the title race continues to take turn after turn as Napoli and Juve dropped more points while the two Milan sides took advantage, with Serie A’s top four separated by just one point. Meanwhile, the controversy over the decision to plan Milan v Como in Australia isn’t going away… 

All that plus (more) sumo chat, Potter’s return to Sweden - and lots of jesting about goals vs clean sheets. 

Produced by Lucy Oliva. 

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Moments of the weekend - crazy reds and free tickets… (00.45)

• PART 2: Champions League MD3 standout fixtures (11.10)

• PART 3: La Liga review - Barca leave it late again as Antony’s at the double (20.00)

• PART 4: Ligue 1 review - PSG held again while Marseille run riot (31.35)

• PART 5: Elsewhere in Europe - Ajax’s struggles and Potter’s back in Sweden! (43.10)

• PART 6: Bundesliga review - Harry. Kane. Scores. Goals. (47.10) 

• PART 7: Serie A review - Napoli stumble again as Inter show their credentials (56.10)

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Matt Davies-Adams is in the hot seat with Daniel Storey, Tom Williams and Colin Millar for company after another jaw-dropping Premier League weekend.

It's 4 defeats in a row for Liverpool and back-to-back wins under Ruben Amorim for the first time. Man United victorious thanks to a late Harry Maguire header at Anfield. What next for Arne Slot's side?

Ange Postecoglou's tenure as Nottingham Forest manager ends after 39 days and a 3-0 defeat to Chelsea. Who will be the third manager of the season at the City Ground?

Arsenal stay top with another clean sheet, Haaland still cannot be stopped and Palace and Bournemouth compete in an exhilarating 3-3 draw.

Plus underachieving Newcastle and Reyes Cleary from downtown.

Produced by Charlie Jones

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1a: Liverpool 1-2 Man United (03.00)

• PART 1b: Spurs 1-2 Aston Villa (18.00) 

• PART 2a: Postecoglou sacked by Forest (25.00)

• PART 2b: Fulham 0-1 Arsenal (34.00)

• PART 2c: Man City 2-0 Everton (40.00)

• PART 3a: Crystal Palace 3-3 Bournemouth (48.00)

• PART 3b: Sunderland 2-0 Wolves (52.00)

• PART 3c: Brighton 2-1 Newcastle (57.30)

• PART 3d: Burnley 2-0 Leeds (60.00)

• PART 3e Reyes Cleary from downtown (65.00)

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Jimbo opens the Totally Almanac in 2006 and is joined by Duncan Alexander, Benji Lanyado and special guest Alan Curbishley to discuss an unforgettable West Ham season.

It was the tale of two Alan's and two Argentinians with Alan Pardew sacked, Alan Curbishley brought in and Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano pitching up in East London to almost everyone's surprise. A baptism of fire for the new Icelandic owners as the club eventually pulled off the great escape on the final day by completing a double against the champions Man Utd. 

Curbishley tells Jimbo about the pivotal moment he sat down with Tevez and his interpretor to inspire his season saving goals. It didn't end there though with Sheffield United taking them to court over the Tevez and Mascherano deal and Curbishley leaving, never to manage again.

Plus two West Ham 06/07 themed quiz questions from Duncan.

Produced by Jesse Howard, Lucy Oliva and Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1a: Benji’s bid for West Ham (00.40)

• PART 1b: Duncan’s quiz question (3.05) 

• PART 1c: The Totally Extra Almanac (4.12) 

• PART 2a: Welcome to 2006 and Upton Park (06.30)

• PART 2b: Alan Curbishley joins Jimbo (24.05)

• PART 3a: The double over Man Utd and the miracle turnaround (35.11)

• PART 3b: What next for all of the 06/07 season protagonists (45.40)

• PART 3c: Duncan’s quiz answered (52.00)

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Jimbo assembles Natalie Gedra, Dom Fifield and Duncan Alexander for another dose of Totally as we gear up for the return of the Premier League - and look back on the midweek international action.

England became the first European nation to qualify for the World Cup on Tuesday night after their 5-0 win over Latvia. But what are the key selection headaches that will be troubling Thomas Tuchel? And who's running out of time to secure their place on the plane come next summer?

Elsewhere, Sweden have sacked Jon Dahl Tomasson after somehow conspiring to pick up just one point in his four games in charge, leaving their hopes of qualification in a highly perilous position. And it's been a rollercoaster of an international break for Carlo Ancelotti's Brazil - hammering South Korea 5-0 but then handed a 3-2 defeat by Japan in Tokyo which has gone down predictably well back in South America...

Then, it's full steam ahead to MD8 in the Premier League. We've got the intrigue of high-flying Palace v Bournemouth, Liverpool looking to end their three-match losing steak against Manchester United, who are on a one-match winning streak of their own - while Ange's increasingly precarious position at Forest faces its next test with Chelsea visiting the City Ground.

All that plus Grand Sumo, Arctic Circle sackings - and 'Ndiaye Will Always Love You'.

Produced by Charlie Jones and Lucy Oliva.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1a: Hellos and naming rights (00.45)

• PART 1b: World Cup qualifying round up (03.00)

• PART 1c: Latvia 0-5 England - Three Lions qualify for WC '26 (05.10)

• PART 2a: Big stories elsewhere in qualifying (15.15)

• PART 2b: Sweden in a mess (17.55)

• PART 2c: Japan beat Brazil (20.30)

• PART 3a: Premier League MD8 round up (27.05)

• PART 3b: Crystal Palace v Bournemouth preview (28.15)

• PART 3c: Liverpool v Manchester United preview (34.30)

• PART 3d: Fulham v Arsenal preview (38.30)

• PART 3e: Man City v Everton preview (40.10)

• PART 4a: Tottenham v Aston Villa preview (42.55)

• PART 4b: Forest v Chelsea preview (44.55)

• PART 4c: The rest of the Premier League weekend (49.50)

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Jimbo has Tom Williams, Mark Carey and Matt Davies-Adams for company as the international break heats up.

England will qualify for the World Cup with a win in Latvia on Tuesday. Was Thomas Tuchel right to call out the fans for a lack of noise in the win over Wales?

Scotland’s World Cup destiny stays in their own hands but fans are left feeling pretty pessimistic about their performance levels. Unlike the Faroe Islands who also boast two wins out of two this week.

Away from the international scene, Jack Wilshere is the new Luton manager, Steven Gerrard is not the new Rangers manager and could Sean Dyche be set to replace Ange Postecoglou as Forest manager?

Plus Megan Feringa joins us for a round-up of the action from the WSL where Chelsea continue to win without playing that well, while reports of Barcelona’s demise seem to have been premature.

Produced by Charlie Jones

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1a: Wales v Belgium again + quiet England fans (01.30)

• PART 1b: World Cup qualifying results(10.00) 

• PART 1c: All hail the Faroe Islands (13.00)

• PART 2a: Latvia v England preview (16.30)

• PART 2b: Two wins out of two for Scotland (21.30)

• PART 2c: Northern Ireland v Germany preview (24.30)

• PART 2d: Sexy Netherlands and an anniversary (27.00)

• PART 3a: Wilshere joins Luton (33.00)

• PART 3b: Gerrard turns down Rangers (34.30)

• PART 3c: Forest to replace Ange with Dyche? (36.30)

• PART 4: WSL round-up with Megan Feringa (41.30)

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Jimbo flicks through the Totally Almanac once again and lands in 1995 with a signing that transformed both Arsenal and the Premier League, Dennis Bergkamp.

He is joined by Duncan Alexander, Michael Cox and ex-teammate of the so called 'Iceman', Adrian Clarke to look back at one of the most technically gifted players ever to play in the English top flight.

From so many memorable and impossible goals, to perfect pinpoint assists but also the lesser mentioned tougher side and grit, why isn't he considered one of the very greatest?

Plus your questions and a tough Dutch themed quiz from Duncan.

Produced by Jesse Howard and Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1a: The Totally Extra Almanac (00.40)

• PART 1b: Duncan’s quiz question (5.45) 

• PART 2a: Welcome to 1995 and Dennis Bergkamp’s early days at Arsenal (06.50)

• PART 3a: Dennis on the double, 97-98 (26.05)

• PART 4a: Dennis and the Invincibles (42.47)

• PART 4b: Your questions (45.05)

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Jimbo's got Duncan Alexander, Colin Millar and Carl Anka along for some international break fun and games.

England have been under Thomas Tuchel's tutelage for a year - and his latest squad inclusions and omissions have certainly raised eyebrows. So where do the Three Lions stand at the moment - and how set is the team heading into next summer's World Cup? Plus - a word on the fortunes of the other home nations as qualifying reaches its climax across Europe.

CAF qualifiers have thrown up more than a few eye-catching storylines, no least the remarkable Cape Verde on the brink of a place in the 2026 tournament - and the drama surrounding South Africa's docked points. African football expert Maher Mezahi joins us for a deep dive into some of the key issues across the continent.

Plus - we react to the news that Uefa have 'reluctantly' granted permission for La Liga and Serie A to stage a game each abroad this winter, meaning European league games will be played on different continents for the first time.

Produced by Charlie Jones and Lucy Oliva.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1a: Important quizzing and a quick overview of the last ever October international window... (00.45)

• PART 1b: One year of Thomas Tuchel (11.20)

• PART 1c: England v Wales preview (19.55)

• PART 1d: Group A jeopardy - can Northern Ireland qualify? (26.00)

• PART 1e: What of Scotland's hopes? (28.25)

• PART 2: Checking in on CAF qualifying with Maher Mezahi (33.50)

• PART 3: Headlines elsewhere - Fabio Cannavaro's World Cup return, Women's Champions League - and controversy surrounding fixtures abroad (50.25)

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