The Totally Football Show with James Richardson

Jimbo’s back! And so are Duncan Alexander, Tom Williams and Adrian Clarke as the 2024/25 Premier League season dawns upon us.

Man City are aiming for a fifth title in a row - can Arsenal stop them after two second place finishes? Or will it be Liverpool in Arne Slot’s first season in charge?

Are Maresca and ten Hag the managers under most pressure after the events of last season and this summer? And will the three promoted clubs go straight back down again?

Plus a big Fulham prediction, the Ipswich player who could be the answer to England’s problems and why there are so many southern teams in the Premier League this season.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1a: How’s the weather? (01.00)

• PART 1b: The title race - is it Arsenal’s year? (07.00)

• PART 2a: Breakthrough players and teams in 24/25 (23.00)

• PART 2b: Who will finish in the top 4? (40.00)

• PART 3: Who’s going down? (57.00)

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Jimbo is joined by Rory Smith, Duncan Alexander, Tom Williams and many, many more after Spain deservedly win Euro 2024.

It’s a 4th European title for the Spanish, with a late winner from Mikel Oyarzabal breaking England hearts in Berlin. Plenty to discuss regarding the Kane conundrum, Southgate’s style of football and whether he and England can go again.

Plus our panelists from across the tournament relive their highlights of these Euros. From the fans to the kids.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

Theme music by JJ Bull.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Spain 2-1 England (02.30)

• PART 2: A look back at Euro 2024 (28.00)

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Joining Jimbo are Daniel Storey, Pol Ballus, Dom Fifield, Jay Harris and Liam Tharme ahead of the highly anticipated conclusion of the Euros.

England take on Spain. The English contingent on our panel are feeling more relaxed and more trusting in this Three Lions team than ever before. Tactically how can they overcome La Roja who have won 6 out of 6 at this tournament?

Plus who do the Spanish fear in Gareth Southgate’s side? And will Lamine Yamal be having a very happy 17th birthday celebration?

Produced by Charlie Jones.

Theme music by JJ Bull.

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Jimbo is joined by Carl Anka, Tim Spiers and Raphael Honigstein after a glorious night for Gareth Southgate’s England.

The Three Lions are through to a second successive Euros final after a last-gasp victory over Netherlands. Ollie Watkins comes on for Harry Kane and scores the winner. Time to start giving Gareth some credit? Or did the officials offer a helping hand?

Did the team show that they might have what it takes to beat the best team in the tournament? Spain await on Sunday in Berlin as we look ahead to the final. 

Produced by Charlie Jones.

Theme music by JJ Bull.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: England 2-1 Netherlands with Seb Stafford-Bloor (01.00)

• PART 2: A look ahead to the final and a look back (24.00)

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Jimbo welcomes Tom Williams and Adrian Clarke into the studio after Spain overcome the French to book their place in the final in Berlin on Sunday.

16-year-old Lamine Yamal steals the show as La Roja reach their first major tournament final in 12 years. Will the best team at the Euros win the whole thing? And what are the factors that led to Kylian Mbappe being one of the flops of the tournament?

England and Netherlands face off on Wednesday night to determine who will take on Spain. Hear why it may or may not be Jude Bellingham’s night, plus Sjoerd Mossou tells us about the Dutch expectations ahead of a special match in Dortmund.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

Theme music by JJ Bull.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Spain 2-1 France with Pol Ballus (04.00)

• PART 2a: The first Euro final and Bellamy to Wales (24.00)

• PART 2b: England v Netherlands preview with Sjoerd Mossou (28.00)

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Jimbo is joined by Tim Spiers, Mark Carey, Daniel Storey and more as the semi-final line-up for Euro 2024 is completed.

England labour once again but emerge victorious against Switzerland. Why were the penalties so good? Why did England stop playing for so long? How have England made it to yet another semi under Southgate?

It will be the Netherlands on Wednesday after they come from behind to beat Turkey in Berlin. Will we see a more open England game with Koeman’s side in opposition?

Plus we look ahead to the other semi-final between Spain and France - the unstoppable force and the immovable object.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

Theme music by JJ Bull.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: England beat Switzerland on penalties (03.45)

• PART 2: Netherlands 2-1 Turkey with James Horncastle (21.00)

• PART 3: Spain v France preview with Pol Ballus (33.00)

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Jimbo is back with Tim Spiers and Colin Millar for company after the first two quarter-finals go the distance at Euro 2024.

It’s not an easy watch but France are in the semi-finals after progressing past Portugal on penalties. Charlotte Harpur is feeling optimistic about the French style but how badly do they need a Giroud up front?

Spain stun hosts Germany with a victory secured in the last-minute of extra time by Mikel Merino. Seb Stafford-Bloor reflects on a German campaign where everyone can hold their heads high.

Saturday will see Netherlands face Turkey and England take on Switzerland. Valentin Schnorhk tells us how the best group of players the Swiss have ever had can make history and reach a semi-final for the very first time.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

Theme music by JJ Bull.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: France beat Portugal on pens with Charlotte Harpur (03.00)

• PART 2: Spain 2-1 Germany with Seb Stafford-Bloor (17.00)

• PART 3a: England v Switzerland preview with Valentin Schnorhk (31.00)

• PART 3b: Netherlands v Turkey preview (42.00)

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Jimbo's joined in the studio by JJ Bull and Adrian Clarke to wrap up the last two round of 16 clashes at Euro 2024.

We begin with events in Leipzig - as Turkey hung on to progress to the quarterfinals for the first time in 16 years thanks to a stunning last-gasp save from goalkeeper Mert Gunok in their 2-1 win over Austria. Michael Cox stops by with his on the whistle thoughts on a rainy night in Saxony.

Earlier in the evening, the Netherlands confirmed safe passage to the last eight as they ultimately cruised to a 3-0 victory over Romania in Munich. Seb Stafford-Bloor gives us his match report - and a shoe update!

Then it's all eyes on Friday and Saturday's incredibly intriguing quarterfinal ties. Portuguese journalist David Novo's on the line to reflect on the Ronaldo saga and the role he could play against France on Friday night...

Produced by Lucy Oliva.

Theme music by JJ Bull.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Austria 1-2 Turkey with Michael Cox (03.15)

• PART 2: Romania 0-3 Netherlands with Seb Stafford Bloor (15.40)

• PART 3a: Spain v Germany preview (27.00)

• PART 3b: Portugal v France preview with David Novo (31.10)

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Jimbo welcomes Duncan Alexander and Jay Harris into the studio after France and Portugal set up a quarter-final date in dramatic fashion.

Portugal overcome Slovenia on penalties after a 0-0 draw that revolves around Cristiano Ronaldo and his obsession with scoring. How much longer can Roberto Martinez indulge his captain and how annoyed must his team-mates be?

France need a late own goal to see off Belgium as they still wait for one of their own players to score from open play. Julien Laurens tells us why Didier Deschamps won’t be changing his approach any time soon.

And Tuesday sees the last day of last 16 action. Andreas Heidenreich explains what makes this Austria side so special as they aim to make it all the way to the final.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

Theme music by JJ Bull.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Portugal progress past Slovenia with Matt Slater (02.00)

• PART 2: France 1-0 Belgium with Julien Laurens (21.00)

• PART 3a: Austria v Turkey preview with Andreas Heidenreich (31.00)

• PART 3b: Netherlands v Romania preview (38.00)

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Jimbo is joined by Tom Williams, Mark Carey, Daniel Storey and Kristof Terreur after another day of drama at Euro 2024.

England are through to the quarter-finals after a last-gasp comeback against Slovakia. But it’s yet another unconvincing display from Gareth Southgate’s side. With Switzerland coming next, what can the England manager do to get them firing? Is Phil Foden the one who has to make way?

Georgia give Spain a scare but La Roja show their class in a 4-1 win. Up next - Germany.

Monday’s last 16 ties will see France take on Belgium in the latest chapter in their rivalry. And Portugal face Slovenia with a certain Cristiano Ronaldo looking to finally get on the scoresheet.

Produced by Charlie Jones.

Theme music by JJ Bull.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: England 2-1 Slovakia (02.30)

• PART 2: Spain 4-1 Georgia (19.00)

• PART 3a: France v Belgium preview (28.00)

• PART 3b: Portugal v Slovenia preview (40.00)

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