The Totally Football Show with James Richardson

Jimbo welcomes Carl Anka, Charlie Eccleshare, Adrian Clarke and Megan Feringa into the pod with big headlines being made on and off the pitch.

The heroics of Ann-Katrin Berger somehow send Germany through to a Euro 2025 semi-final with Spain. Will it be England awaiting in the final with Sarina’s side big favourites ahead of their semi with Italy?

Marcus Rashford is Barcelona-bound as the Catalan club agree to take him and his wages for next season. What now for the rest of the bomb squad at Man United? And how do you pronounce Mbeumo?

Liverpool are closing in on the signing of Hugo Ekitike and are maybe still interested in Alexander Isak. Plus Noni Madueke is an Arsenal player and Evan Ferguson is off to Rome.

Plus we look back at David Platt’s move to Serie A and forward to the present-day race for the Scudetto.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Jess Carter suffers racist abuse (01.30)

• PART 2: Euro semi-finals preview with Megan Feringa (08.30) 

• PART 3a: On This Day - David Platt moves to Serie A (30.00)

• PART 3b: Rashford out, Mbeumo in at Old Trafford (35.00)

• PART 4a: The scene in Serie A (48.00)

• PART 4b: Ekitike to Liverpool, Isak as well? (54.00)

• PART 4c: Madueke joins Arsenal (61.00)

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It’s Jimbo, Michael Cox, Jack Lang and Jay Harris after an unbelievable night of action at the Women’s Euros.

England battle from 2-0 down to eventually overcome Sweden after an epic and awful penalty shootout. Sarina did it again with her subs - is a Spain v England final now inevitable?

The transfer merry-go-round is spinning fast with Liverpool showing interest in Alexander Isak but eventually plumping for Magpies target Hugo Ekitike. Plus it looks like being a bleak summer at Brentford and an interesting one at Swansea.

Elsewhere we look back at the end of Pele’s Brazil career and the cultural significance of Nick Barmby.

And it’s the first Inter Totally semi-final with former champions Michael Cox and Producer Charlie going head to head.

Produced by Charlie Jones and Jay Beale.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1a: England beat Sweden on penalties (01.00)

• PART 1b: Italy 2-1 Norway(19.00) 

• PART 2a: Pele and Nick Barmby (26.00)

• PART 2b: Transfer talk - Ekitike and bad times for Brentford? (35.00)

• PART 2c: Snoop Dogg invests Swansea (44.00)

• PART 3: Inter Totally Cup - Producer Charlie v Michael Cox (46.00)

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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 James Horncastle, Sasha Goryunov and Alvaro Romeo on the 2004/05 season, the one with the greatest final in the competition’s history.

In Rafa Benitez’s first season in charge of Liverpool, the Reds finished level on points with Bolton and won the Champions League in Istanbul.

For Carlo Ancelotti’s Milan, it was the second incredible collapse in two seasons. And for Jose Mourinho’s Chelsea, who produced an all-time classic with Barcelona, it looked like the trophy was theirs. Until a ghost goal.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1a: Liverpool restore some European pedigree (01.30)

• PART 1b: The Reds conquer the Old Lady (05.30) 

• PART 1c: Chelsea and Barcelona produce a classic (08.30)

• PART 1d: Chelsea undone by the ghost goal (12.30)

• PART 2: The final in Istanbul (19.00)

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Jimbo has Daniel Storey, Seb Stafford-Bloor, Tim Spiers and Liam Twomey for company after a shock result in New Jersey.

Chelsea are crowned world champions with a 3-0 victory over PSG in the Club World Cup final. How did they do it? How good is Enzo Maresca? And can they challenge for the Premier League title?

England are through to the quarter-finals of the Women’s Euros after a 6-1 demolition of Wales. But even though they were runners up, have they ended up on the good side of the draw?

Where Crystal Palace end up is a big debate right now as UEFA demote them from the Europa League to the Conference League for breaching multi-club ownership rules. Are the Eagles victims of their own naivety?

And there’s some big transfers going on in the Premier League. Gyökeres to Arsenal, Henderson to Brentford and who’s that masquerading as Daniel Levy in North London?

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Chelsea 3-0 PSG (01.00)

• PART 2: England 6-1 Wales (32.00) 

• PART 3a: Palace demoted to the Conference League (37.00)

• PART 3b: Gibbs-White to Spurs? (45.00)

• PART 3c: Gyökeres to Arsenal (51.00)

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Jimbo, James Horncastle, Natalie Gedra and Tom Williams are in the studio after some sensational football played on Wednesday.

PSG add Real Madrid to their recent list of toppled titans with a 4-0 win to set up a meeting with Chelsea in the Club World Cup final. When did we last see a team as good as Luis Enrique’s side and what can Enzo Maresca do to stop them?

The Lionesses come roaring back with a 4-0 win over Netherlands to boost their hopes of a quarter-final place at Euro 2025. Charlotte Harpur has more from Zurich.

In the transfer market, plenty of Arsenal fans are unhappy that they might be signing another Chelsea player while we try to explain why the big guns don’t want Victor Osimhen.

Speaking of big guns, it’s Michael Cox versus Daniel Storey in the Inter Totally Cup quarter-final.

Plus Lyon avoiding relegation, elite players and Ancelotti doing time.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1a: PSG 4-0 Real Madrid (05.00)

• PART 1b: Fluminense 0-2 Chelsea (14.00) 

• PART 2a: England 4-0 Netherlands with Charlotte Harpur (24.00)

• PART 2b: France 4-1 Wales (31.00)

• PART 3: Madueke, Kudus and more transfer talk (34.00)

• PART 4: Lyon avoid relegation (50.00)

• PART 5: Inter Totally Cup - Cox v Storey (58.00)

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Jimbo has Daniel Storey, Adrian Clarke and Tim Spiers for company in a big week across multiple competitions.

The Club World Cup reaches the semi-final stage with Chelsea taking on Fluminense and PSG up against Mbappe’s Real Madrid. Has Enzo Maresca stumbled upon a more counterattacking style at Stamford Bridge? And can Guler and Garcia continue their superb form for Los Blancos?

Speaking of superb, Spain are through to the quarter-finals of the Women’s Euros in some style. But England’s status hangs in the balance after their defeat to France. Are the players fit enough? And are some there on reputation?

Mexico are Gold Cup winners again, overcoming the USA. Felipe Cardenas joins us to discuss the state of the World Cup co-hosts and 16-year-old prodigy Gilberto Mora.

It's Inter Totally Cup quarter-final time as Duncan Alexander takes on Producer Charlie.

And we react to the news that former Arsenal player Thomas Partey has been charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1 : Club World Cup semi-final preview (03.30)

• PART 2: Women’s Euros latest (20.00) 

• PART 3a: On This Day (28.00)

• PART 3b: Transfer talk (30.00)

• PART 3c: Thomas Partey charged (33.00)

• PART 4: Mexico win the Gold Cup with Felipe Cardenas (39.00)

• PART 5: Inter Totally Cup - Alexander v Producer Charlie (51.00)

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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 that time where Arsenal went the whole season unbeaten. You may have heard of it.

It was the arrival of Roman Abramovich at Chelsea that shook English football to its core with unprecedented levels of spending in the summer of 2003. But Arsene Wenger’s Gunners were the team that made history and lifted the title. And all on ITV.

The unbeaten record could have gone early in the campaign as Ruud van Nistelrooy lined up to take a penalty at Old Trafford…

Elsewhere, it’s a season that will be remembered for Leeds’ relegation, Ronaldo's debut and the most Spursy game ever.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1a: How good were the Invincibles? (02.00)

• PART 1b: The Battle of Old Trafford (09.00) 

• PART 1c: Chelsea’s spending spree (13.30)

• PART 1d: Match of the Day on ITV (17.00)

• PART 1e: Cristiano Ronaldo debuts in the Premier League (20.00)

• PART 1f: Charlton, Bolton and Pompey flying high (22.00)

• PART 2a: The ultimate Spursy game (27.00)

• PART 2b: Leeds relegated (29.00)

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Jimbo is joined by James Horncastle, Duncan Alexander and Colin Millar at the end of a hugely emotional week.

The world of football was rocked by the tragic passing of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva on Thursday. Caoimhe O’Neill and Tim Spiers join us to reflect on a man who was adored at Liverpool and Wolves to name a few.

James Horncastle details his experience of covering the Club World Cup in the United States, while we also preview this weekend’s quarter-finals, headlined by PSG v Bayern.

Megan Feringa joins us from Switzerland after world champions Spain show their credentials in the women’s Euros, with England v France coming up on Saturday.

Plus Nico Williams’ remarkable u-turn and the worst signing in MLS history.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1 : Paying tribute to Diogo Jota (01.00)

• PART 2a: James Horncastle’s CWC experience (13.00) 

• PART 2b: CWC quarter-final preview (19.00)

• PART 3a: Euro 2025 so far with Megan Feringa (41.00)

• PART 3b: US apathy at the Gold Cup (48.00)

• PART 4: Transfer talk (52.00)

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It’s Jimbo, Daniel Storey, Seb Stafford-Bloor and Adrian Clarke after a jam-packed weekend of summer football.

Shocks aplenty in the last 16 of the Club World Cup with Inter knocked out by Fluminense and holders Manchester City beaten 4-3 by Al-Hilal. We hail the impact of Inzaghi and ask if there’s a blueprint on how to beat City.

Chelsea are now flying the flag for England and have added Joao Pedro to their ranks. But it’s the weather that dominates discussion over their victory against Benfica.

England Under 21s retain the Euros, beating Germany in the final, as Lee Carsley continues to build his legacy and reputation.

Will the Lionesses follow suit? The big-kick off in the Women’s Euros is upon us. Michael Cox gives us the lowdown on whether Sarina’s side can retain their trophy.

Plus Keith Andrews at Brentford and cameras on the pitch.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Man City 3-4 Al-Hilal (05.00)

• PART 2a: Inter 0-2 Fluminense (16.00) 

• PART 2b: Bayern and Chelsea through as the Blues sign Pedro (22.00)

• PART 3a: England Under 21s win the Euros (31.00)

• PART 3b: Brentford appoint Andrews, plus your questions (39.00)

• PART 4: Women’s Euros preview with Michael Cox (47.00)

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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 1998/99 season, when there were many twists and turns but one team won it all.

It was the best season ever to be a Man United fan with Sir Alex Ferguson's side taken right down to the wire but winning the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League. But what else about 98/99 have you forgotten?

Di Canio shoving a referee? Liverpool having joint managers? West Ham finishing 5th?

Relive one of the most dramatic seasons in Premier League history.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1a: Gullit joins Newcastle (04.00)

• PART 1b: John Gregory’s Aston Villa (06.30) 

• PART 1c: West Ham finish 5th (09.00)

• PART 1d: Paolo Di Canio versus Paul Alcock (10.30)

• PART 2a: A three-way title race (15.00)

• PART 2b: Forest relegated, Van Hooijdonk on strike (25.00)

• PART 2c: Houllier/Evans at Liverpool (28.00)

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