The Totally Football Show with James Richardson

Jimbo's joined by Tom Williams, Daniel Storey and Tim Spiers as we continue our look ahead to the 2025-26 Premier League season - and after shining the spotlight on the six teams competing in the Champions League during our last episode, today we turn our focus to the rest of the sides in the top flight.

But we begin in Udine, where Tottenham saw a two-goal lead dashed to be beaten 4-3 by PSG on penalties in Wednesday night's Super Cup final. Despite defeat - are there reasons to be positive for Spurs fans?

Back to domestic matters, and there's plenty of intrigue around the return of Sunderland after an eight-year spell out of the big time. The Athletic's football finance writer and Mackem Chris Weatherspoon joins us to consider their chances of staying up - before we run the rule over how fellow promoted sides Leeds and Burnley could fare after breaking the 100-point barrier in the Championship last season.

Elsewhere - surely Manchester United can't be as bad as they were last season? Laurie Whitwell stops by to talk us through the pros and cons of their pre-season - and hopes for this campaign with the pressure on Ruben Amorim to turn their fortunes around.

Will Everton be interesting this season with Jack Grealish added to the mix? Are Brighton the side most likely to upset the established 'big six' this time round? What kind of season will Forest have after the unexpected highs of last season? And are Brentford the 'B' team at risk of get dragged into a relegation scrap?

All those questions and many more answered - plus a low socks convention, bad penalties and regretful friendships.

Produced by Jesse Howard and Lucy Oliva.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1: PSG lift the Super Cup (05.00)

• PART 2a: Sunderland's return to the top flight with Chris Weatherspoon (18.30)

• PART 2b: The hopes for Leeds and Burnley of survival (26.45)

• PART 3: Are Manchester United going to be better this season? With Laurie Whitwell (42.45)

• PART 4: Who'll be the best of the rest? (53.25)

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Jimbo's back for the 2025-26 season and he's got Charlie Eccleshare, Duncan Alexander and Daniel Storey alongside him to bring you our first preview episode ahead of the shiny new Premier League campaign.

Today, we’re shining the spotlight on the six clubs who qualified for the Champions League last season.

Liverpool have made the most eye-catching signings over the summer - but are they favourites to retain their crown? Could world champions Chelsea be the surprise package? Can Arsenal *finally* go from bridesmaid to bride and take home their first title since 03-04? And Will Pep Guardiola's new-look coaching staff help take them back to the heights of seasons past?

How will Newcastle recover from their tumultuous off-season? George Caulkin joins us with the latest on the Alexander Isak saga after it was revealed he has no intention to play for the Magpies again - even if he isn't sold.

And - can Thomas Frank take Europa League winners Tottenham from 17th in the table to a serious Premier League outfit again?

All that plus bad knee slides, petulant teenagers and the plight of Sheffield Wednesday.

Produced by Lucy Oliva.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Reasons for excitement ahead of the new season (02.00)

• PART 2: The latest on Alexander Isak and Newcastle with George Caulkin (07.40)

• PART 3: Are Liverpool the team to beat? (21.40)

• PART 4: Who are the contenders to Liverpool's crown? Chelsea, Man City and Arsenal's chances assessed (31.15)

• PART 5: How will Tottenham fare under Thomas Frank? (46.00)

• PART 6: Our top four predictions & Championship opening weekend drama (53.00)

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Back in the summer of 2020, Jimbo and co passed the time reviewing classic Premier League campaigns.

For the last time this summer, we bring you the thoughts of Michael Cox, Daniel Storey and Matt Davies-Adams on the 1995/96 season, when Keegan's entertainers nearly went all the way.

Newcastle were the neutrals' favourites and Man United were in transition with their kids. But a 12 point lead in January evaporated for the Magpies via Cantona, a legendary Keegan outburst and the greatest game in Premier League history.

Elsewhere, English clubs were terrible in Europe, Alan Hansen was embarrassed by the Class of 92 and Man City were relegated due to a lack of technology.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1a: Blackburn stink up the joint (04.00)

• PART 1b: Man City relegated (06.30) 

• PART 1c: Keegan's Newcastle examined (08.00)

• PART 1d: Man United usher in the Class of 92 (13.00)

• PART 2a: Liverpool 4-3 Newcastle (19.00)

• PART 2b: Keegan and Big Ron's outbursts (22.00)

• PART 2c: United's grey kit (26.00)

• PART 2d: Did Newcastle bottle it? (28.00)

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Back in the summer of 2020, Jimbo and co passed the time reviewing classic Premier League campaigns.

Here from the vault, we bring you the thoughts of Michael Cox, Daniel Storey and Matt Davies-Adams on the 1992/93 season - the dawn of the Premier League. A whole new ball game as Sky Sports called it.

Man United ended their 26 year wait for the title, in a campaign transformed by Cantona. Could English football have taken a different tactical trajectory if high-flying Norwich had won the Premier League?

Elsewhere, there was Oldham's incredible escape, Brian Clough's demise and big-name clubs being completely bamboozled by the new back pass rule.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1a: Sky and the Premier League launch (02.00)

• PART 1b: The Norwich story (05.00) 

• PART 1c: Man United sign Cantona (08.00)

• PART 1d: United's pioneering win at Carrow Road (12.30)

• PART 2a: Big Ron's Villa in the title race (19.00)

• PART 2b: Arsenal's mural and the back pass rule (23.00)

• PART 2c: Oldham's great escape (26.00)

• PART 2d: Forest wave goodbye to Brian Clough (29.00)

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Back in the summer of 2020, Jimbo and co passed the time reviewing classic Premier League and Champions League campaigns.

Here from the vault, we bring you the thoughts of Raphael Honigstein, Duncan Alexander and Alvaro Romeo on the 2001/02 Champions League season, and that Zidane goal in Glasgow. Was it that good?

Perhaps the greatest goal in Champions League final history saw the Spanish overcome upstart German opposition at Hampden. Little did Real Madrid know that this would be their last Champions League title for 12 years. And little did we know that Leverkusen wouldn't be Neverkusen forever.

Elsewhere, it was a maiden Champions League campaign for Celtic and Liverpool, and the dawn of a second group stage.

Plus Beckham's metatarsal, Las Ketchup and the Proclaimers.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1a: Leverkusen and Real Madrid taking different paths (02.00)

• PART 1b: Celtic 4-3 Juventus (06.00) 

• PART 1c: Two group stages (08.00)

• PART 1d: Another missed opportunity for Arsenal (10.00)

• PART 2a: Las Ketchup (14.00)

• PART 2b: Leverkusen march past Liverpool and Man United (16.00)

• PART 2c: Real Madrid beat Bayern after Kahn clanger (23.00)

• PART 2c: McManaman helps Real past Barca (25.00)

• PART 2d: The final at Hampden Park (27.00)

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Join Jimbo as the season finally comes to a close with the conclusion of this year’s Inter Totally Cup.

Tom Williams, competing in his third final in a row, looks to claim his first quiz crown against former champion Producer Charlie, in a rematch of 2023’s showpiece event.

Who will come out on top in the ultimate test of football knowledge?

Produced by Lucy Oliva.

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Back in the summer of 2020, Jimbo and co passed the time reviewing classic Premier League and Champions League campaigns.

Here from the vault, we bring you the thoughts of James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein and Julien Laurens on the 1994/95 Champions League season, when invincible Ajax shocked the world.

In perhaps the peak of Louis van Gaal's long managerial career, this young crop of mostly homegrown talent went unbeaten in the Eredivisie and the Champions League to take home the top prize. Time to give Jari Litmanen some much overdue love.

Elsewhere, it was a campaign of Weah's PSG reaching the semi-finals, Die Hard henchmen and Gary Walsh being embarrassed by Barcelona.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1a: IFK Gothenburg catch the eye (02.00)

• PART 1b: Man United embarrassed by Barcelona (04.00) 

• PART 1c: PSG reach the semi-finals (06.00)

• PART 2a: Van Gaal’s iconic Ajax team (11.00)

• PART 2b: Ajax overcome Bayern in the semis (19.00)

• PART 2c: Impenetrable Milan await in the final (21.00)

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Jimbo is joined by Daniel Storey, Natalie Gedra, Matt Davies-Adams and Charlotte Harpur reflect on the incredible Lionesses retaining the European Championship.

With their backs against the wall for pretty much the whole tournament, Sarina’s side eventually overcome world champions Spain on penalties. We pay tribute to Kelly, Bronze and co and ponder what the legacy of yet more success will be for England.

Jubilation in Nottingham too where Morgan Gibbs-White, on his way to Spurs just a couple of weeks ago, signs a new contract at the City Ground. Plus Alexander Isak to Liverpool - the stuff of madmen’s dreams?

Elsewhere, reports indicate that West Ham's Lucas Paqueta might not face a lifetime ban for spot-fixing.

Plus when City signed Aguero, when Inter signed Keane, what’s going on at the Copa América Femenina and what to look out for in the EFL?

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: England beat Spain on penalties (01.00)

• PART 2a: Women’s Copa America latest (27.00) 

• PART 2b: On This Day - Keane signs for Inter, Aguero signs for City (30.00)

• PART 3a: The latest on Lucas Paqueta (36.00)

• PART 3b: Gibbs-White staying, Isak going? (40.00)

• PART 3c: The EFL season kicks off next weekend (51.00)

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Jimbo's got Michael Cox, Matt Davies-Adams and Tom Williams alongside him to look back on two incredibly dramatic semi-final clashes at Euro 2025.

It's England and Spain who progress to Sunday's final in Basel after a double dose of extra time - with the Lionesses relying on super-subs Michelle Agyemang & Chloe Kelly yet again to turn things around against Italy, while for the world champions it was the best player in the world Aitana Bonmatí who produced a moment of magic in their 1-0 victory over Germany.

We've got the latest transfer news - with Ekitike officially in at Liverpool, Gyökeres all but officially in at Arsenal - and Alexander Isak NOT joining up with Newcastle on their pre-season tour of east Asia due to injury...

Elsewhere, we mark the 25th anniversary of surely the most controversial transfer in history - when Luís Figo swapped Barcelona for Real Madrid, on this day back in the year 2000.

And it’s the second Inter Totally semi-final with Julien Laurens and Tom Williams duking it out for a place in the final...

Produced by Lucy Oliva.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Euro SF chaos - England 2-1 Italy (AET) & Germany 0-1 Spain (AET) (02.45)

• PART 2a: On This Day - Figo does the unthinkable and swaps Barca for Real (23.25)

• PART 2b: Transfer latest - Ekitike, Gyökeres, Isak and questionable video (26.15)

• PART 3: Inter Totally Cup - Tom Williams v Julien Laurens (41.30)

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Back in the summer of 2020, Jimbo and co passed the time reviewing classic Premier League and Champions League campaigns.

Here from the vault, we bring you the thoughts of James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein and Duncan Alexander on the 1996/97 Champions League season, the last one with only champions in it

It was also the last time that Juventus were defending champions and the only time Borussia Dortmund went all the way and won the trophy in Munich. It was a good year to be a German football fan.

Auxerre were French champions, Milinko Pantic was top scorer and Roy Hodgson made Javier Zanetti lose his cool. It was a different era.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1a: Guy Roux's Auxerre (02.30)

• PART 1b: Top scorer Milinko Pantic (04.45) 

• PART 1c: Man United struggle but reach the semis (06.00)

• PART 1d: Milan's worst ever Champions League performance (08.00)

• PART 2a: Dortmund going all the way to meet Juventus in the final (12.00)

• PART 2b: Schalke beat Hodgson's Inter in the UEFA Cup (31.00)

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