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The Totally Football Show with James Richardson

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James Richardson and Team Totally are here three times a week with all the football news you need to know - and plenty that you don’t. On Monday, we review all the weekend’s action. On Tuesday, it’s the Euro crew with James Horncastle and Raphael Honigstein looking at matters across the continent. And on Thursday, Duncan Alexander brings the silliness and numbers.

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United Kingdom

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James Richardson and Team Totally are here three times a week with all the football news you need to know - and plenty that you don’t. On Monday, we review all the weekend’s action. On Tuesday, it’s the Euro crew with James Horncastle and Raphael Honigstein looking at matters across the continent. And on Thursday, Duncan Alexander brings the silliness and numbers.

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English

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+447941377960


Episodes

Who will be in the Premier League next season?

5/25/2023
Jimbo welcomes Duncan Alexander, Tom Williams and Adrian Clarke into the studio ahead of the conclusion of this lengthy Premier League campaign. Only one of Everton, Leicester and Leeds will survive the drop to the Championship. The Toffees are in the driving seat but will Gary O’Neil’s Bournemouth be fired up and ready to spoil the party? And was Dean Smith’s ultra-defensive game plan for Leicester at Newcastle on Monday a masterstroke? Who will replace the outgoing Premier League teams - Coventry or Luton? Nancy Froston joins us to preview the weekend’s play-off finals, featuring comeback kings Sheffield Wednesday. Brighton seal Europa League qualification with an impressive display against Man City. Hear why Roberto De Zerbi is the real deal. No Slot for Spurs it would seem. Are they about to resurrect the summer of 2021, off the back of Harry Kane’s consolation season? And who will be the last semi-finalist in the Inter Totally Cup - Tom or Matt Davies-Adams? Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: The season’s ending? (01.30) • PART 2: Will Everton, Leicester or Leeds survive? (08.00) • PART 3: EFL play-off finals preview with Nancy Froston (26.00) • PART 4a: Brighton 1-1 Man City (38.00) • PART 4b: The rest of the Premier League weekend (44.00) • PART 5: Inter Totally Cup - Williams v Davies-Adams (50.00) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1.99 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally *** • Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/totally Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:01:38

Vinicius, Juventus and Dortmund on the brink of the Bundesliga

5/23/2023
Jimbo, James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo are here for you on the most packed of Euro pods. Juventus are deducted points. Again, After losing 10 points that will probably cost them Champions League football, we look at the possible repercussions this summer and discuss how it’s not a stain that can be washed away. Vinicius Jr once again faces racist taunts from fans in Spain, with the panel looking at La Liga’s process for dealing with racist abuse and whether any significant change might be forthcoming. Drama in the Bundesliga as Dortmund overtake Bayern at the top of the table. It could be good for the Bundesliga and bad for Kahn and Salihamidzic. Plus the Napoli honeymoon appears to be over with Luciano Spalletti maybe on the way out. And how far can Lyon’s 19 year old prodigy Rayan Cherki go? Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Moment of the weekend (04.30) • PART 1b: Juventus deducted points again (09.00) • PART 2: Dortmund go top of the Bundesliga (24.00) • PART 3: Those European finals (36.00) • PART 4: Vinicius racially abused again (44.00) • PART 5: The Cherki show (59.00) • PART 6: Spalletti leaving Napoli? (66.00) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1.99 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally *** • Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/totally Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:13:27

Man City are champions, Forest are safe and Brighton are in Europe

5/22/2023
Jimbo gathers Charlie Eccleshare, Jay Harris and Benji Lanyado together, as verdicts are handed down in the Premier League. Manchester City are champions for the 5th time in 6 seasons. The Athletic’s Sam Lee tells us about a season that wasn’t plain sailing, with dressing room problems that needed to be fixed. Nottingham Forest are safe after beating Arsenal. Who will join them in the Premier League next season - Everton, Leicester or a Leeds side without any fight? West Ham are in the Conference League final. We discuss Declan Rice and the enigma that is Knollsy. Arne Slot might be the man for Spurs as the Seagulls complete a wonderful season by qualifying for Europe. Two-time champion Michael Cox takes on Jay in the Inter Totally Cup. Plus why we love Roberto Firmino and why Harry Kane is even better than we think. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Man City are champions, with Sam Lee (04.00) • PART 2a: Forest 1-0 Arsenal (24.00) • PART 2b: West Ham 3-1 Leeds, Knollsy and the battle to stay up (29.00) • PART 2c: Farewell Declan Rice? (37.00) • PART 3a: Bye bye Bobby Firmino (41.00) • PART 3b: Brighton are in Europe (46.00) • PART 3c: Tottenham 1-3 Brentford (49.00) • PART 4: Inter Totally Cup - Harris v Cox (58.00) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1.99 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:10:21

Man City’s catharsis, Toney’s ban and Kane’s future

5/18/2023
Jimbo is joined by Carl Anka, Rory Smith and Duncan Alexander as the Champions League and Championship play-off finals become set in stone. Man City demolish holders Real Madrid 4-0 to set up a meeting with Inter in Istanbul. One of the most dominant performances at this stage of the competition imaginable and a symbol of the super powerful structure that City have become. Where next for Los Blancos? Where next for Coventry City? Wembley for an unlikely play-off final with Luton for a place in the Premier League, where nostalgia will be the winner. The weekend’s Premier League action won’t feature Ivan Toney, after he’s banned for 8 months for 232 breaches of the FA’s gambling rules. But it will feature potentially the title, top 4 and relegation all being decided. And maybe Harry Kane’s last home game for Spurs? Rory takes on Sasha Goryunov in the second quarter-final of the Inter Totally Cup. Plus Forest’s small pitch and the Man United sale. Ends this Friday. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Man City beat Real Madrid 4-0 to set up Inter final (03.00) • PART 2a: Ivan Toney banned for 8 months (30.00) • PART 2b: The battle at the bottom of the Premier League (36.00) • PART 3a: Coventry v Luton for a place in the Premier League (45.00) • PART 3b: Man United takeover chat (49.00) • PART 3c: Harry Kane’s future (55.00) • PART 4: Inter Totally Cup - Smith v Goryunov (58.00) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1.99 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:12:50

Barcelona win La Liga, Bayern and Dortmund win big and a big semi-final week in Europe

5/16/2023
Jimbo, James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo are spread out across Europe as we reach crunch time in the continent. Man City host Real Madrid in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final. Is it a coin toss as to who goes through? Meanwhile Inter have the advantage of Milan. Romelu Lukaku apparently has a 6/10 chance of staying at Inter, while Rafael Leao will probably feature for Milan at 60% fitness. Barcelona are La Liga champions for the first time in 4 years, although they’re chased off the pitch after winning against city rivals Espanyol. It’s still neck and neck in the Bundesliga with Bayern and Dortmund dishing out drubbings, as Thomas Muller’s future continues to dominate discussion in Bavaria. Plus the anti-homophobia campaign in Ligue 1, Sampdoria heading for insolvency and of course, Eurovision. Produced by Ben Green, Jay Beale and Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moment of the weekend (04.00) • PART 2: Champions League semi-final previews (09.30) • PART 3a: Barcelona win La Liga (25.00) • PART 3b: Europa League semi-final previews (30.00) • PART 4a: Conference League semi-final previews (37.00) • PART 4b: Ligue 1’s anti-homophobia saga (39.00) • PART 4c: Sampdoria and Monza heading in different directions (45.00) • PART 4d: Big wins for Bayern and Dortmund (53.00) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1.99 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:01:03

Brighton end Arsenal’s title hopes and Pochettino gets set for Chelsea

5/15/2023
Jimbo welcomes Daniel Storey, Jon Mackenzie and Sasha Goryunov into the pod after a decisive weekend in the Premier League season. Arsenal’s title bid is all but over as Brighton dispatch them 3-0 at the Emirates. We discuss the Seagulls’ bravery, mean streak and top 4 hopes. And what next for Roberto De Zerbi? Man City are one win away from the title after seeing off Everton with Ilkay Gundogan staking his claim for a lengthier deal at the Etihad next season. Southampton are officially relegated. We look back at some highlights from their 11 year stay in the Premier League. Including Mauricio Pochettino, who’s on his way to Stamford Bridge. Plus Notts County’s long-awaited return to the Football League and the first Inter Totally Cup quarter-final between defending champion Daniel and debutant Producer Charlie. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Thanks for the memories Southampton (01.00) • PART 2a: Arsenal 0-3 Brighton (07.30) • PART 2b: Everton 0-3 Man City (20.30) • PART 3a: Pochettino heading to Chelsea (29.00) • PART 3b: More on the battle at the bottom (33.00) • PART 4a: Notts County promoted to the EFL at Wembley (42.00) • PART 4b: The rest of the Premier League weekend (49.00) • PART 5: Inter Totally Cup - Storey v Producer Charlie (56.00) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1.99 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:08:54

Man City battle back at the Bernabeu. What next at Goodison?

5/11/2023
It’s Jimbo, Jack Lang, Duncan Alexander and Charlie Eccleshare at The Athletic studios and very much in the business end of the season. The panel very much enjoyed Real Madrid’s draw with Man City in the Champions League semi-finals but will Sean Dyche’s Everton blow the title race wide open on Sunday? And is Carlo Ancelotti Brazil-bound? Inter take a two-goal advantage into the second leg of the other semi after a very bad night for Milan’s defence. In the Premier League, we look at the battle at the bottom and look ahead to the Conference League play-off between Villa and Spurs. There’s a segment of appreciation for Sergio Busquets who’s leaving Barcelona, before the final Inter Totally Cup first round match-up between Jack and Jay Harris. Plus will Notts County do a King’s Lynn and what you should do when you fall in cold water. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: The writing process (01.00) • PART 2: Real Madrid 1-1 Man City (04.00) • PART 3: Milan 0-2 Inter (17.30) • PART 4a: Everton v Man City and Arsenal v Brighton previews (25.00) • PART 4b: More on the battle at the bottom (34.00) • PART 5: Busquets leaves Barca and the rest of the Premier League weekend (41.00) • PART 6: Inter Totally Cup - Lang v Harris (57.00) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1.99 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally *** • Take your business to the next level and sign up today for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/reddevils Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:11:44

Everton and Forest find some goals and a way out of the bottom three

5/8/2023
It’s Jimbo in the company of Tim Spiers, Tom Williams and many more after one of the most remarkable days in Premier League history. The table is turned on its head. Everton fans thought they might be gone but another un-Dyche-like performance sees them run out 5-1 winners at Brighton. Forest are also out of the relegation zone after edging a 7 goal thriller against doomed Southampton. Is sticking with the manager about to pay off for them and West Ham? Leicester concede 5 at Fulham as they slip into the drop zone. Would Brendan Rodgers have done any worse? There’s an incredible finale in the Championship with Sunderland stealing into the play-offs at the expense of Millwall and Blackburn. Plus a marquee match-up in the Inter Totally Cup as defending champion Daniel Storey takes on Julien Laurens! Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Brighton 1-5 Everton (04.00) • PART 2a: Nottingham Forest 4-3 Southampton (15.00) • PART 2b: Fulham 5-3 Leicester (20.00) • PART 3a: West Ham 1-0 Man United (31.00) • PART 3b: The title race is still alive (40.00) • PART 4a: The final day of the Championship season (46.00) • PART 4b: The rest of the Premier League weekend (49.00) • PART 5: Inter Totally Cup - Storey v Laurens (54.00) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £2 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally *** • Take your business to the next level and sign up today for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/totally Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:09:01

Guardiola looking to banish memories of Bernabeu bedlam

5/8/2023
Jimbo, James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo are with you earlier than usual ahead of a massive midweek of European football. Man City travel to Madrid in a rematch of last year’s Champions League semi-final. Can Real halt Haaland? Can City vanquish Vinicius? The fitness of Rafael Leao is the big concern for Milan as they prepare for the derby with Inter in the other semi-final. In the Europa League, can apprentice Alonso get one over master Mourinho? And will Mourinho be wearing a wire? Michiel Jongsma joins us to outline AZ Alkmaar’s chances in their Conference League semi against West Ham. Plus the game of the season in Europe’s top 5 leagues and the worst miss in xG history. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moment of the weekend (03.00) • PART 2: Real Madrid v Man City preview (10.00) • PART 3: Milan v Inter preview (22.00) • PART 4: Europa League semi-finals preview (29.00) • PART 5: Lyon 5-4 Montpellier and the Messi situation at PSG (40.00) • PART 6: Conference League semi-finals preview with Michiel Jongsma (56.00) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £2 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:07:19

Big Sam’s return, Haaland’s record and Lampard’s future

5/4/2023
Jimbo is joined by Duncan Alexander, Adrian Clarke and Sasha Goryunov in a week of yet more managerial upheaval. Leeds replace Javi Gracia with Sam Allardyce for the final 4 matches of the season. Is Big Sam as good as he says he is? And could we see yet more managerial changes in the Premier League this season? The panel debate Frank Lampard’s future in management after a 6th defeat in a row against Arsenal at the Emirates. Plus there’s a guy at the Etihad who’s breaking records as Man City stay top of the table. The battle at the bottom promises to excite as Leicester go all-out attack under Dean Smith. And we dig deeper into Trent Alexander-Arnold’s new role at Liverpool. Finally, it’s Sasha’s turn to step up in the Inter Totally Cup as he takes on Nancy Froston! Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Big Sam’s back at Leeds (02.00) • PART 2a: Man City 3-0 West Ham (14.30) • PART 2b: Arsenal 3-1 Chelsea (22.30) • PART 3a: Leicester 2-2 Everton (35.00) • PART 3b: The relegation run-in (42.00) • PART 4a: Women’s Champions League and the rest of the Premier League weekend (51.00) • PART 4b: Inter Totally Cup - Goryunov v Froston (62.00) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £2 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:15:30

PSG embarrassed again, Bayern back on top and Napoli nearly champions

5/2/2023
Jimbo is back with the Euro crew, as James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Alvaro Romeo and Julien Laurens discuss the business end of the season. Bayern go top of the Bundesliga again as Dortmund are victims of a controversial penalty decision at Bochum. Meanwhile Rapha explains Fortuna Dusseldorf’s plans to start letting their fans in for free. Napoli were 6 minutes away from sealing the Scudetto in Naples on Sunday. The locals will have to wait a bit longer before they start setting off volcanoes. PSG lose at home for the 3rd time in 4 games. Jules is feeling thoroughly embarrassed by Christophe Galtier’s side. Elsewhere, there’s silverware secured by PSV and Toulouse. Plus Barcelona’s record-chasing defence, Girona’s European prospects and La Liga’s best relegation battle ever. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moment of the weekend (02.00) • PART 2: Bayern back on top and Fortuna freebies (09.00) • PART 3: Napoli nearly champions (24.00) • PART 4a: PSV and Toulouse win silverware (33.00) • PART 4b: PSG beaten at home again (38.00) • PART 5: Barca still impenetrable (47.00) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £2 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally *** • Go to indochino.com and use code TOTALLY to get 10% off any purchase of $399 or more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:00:20

Calling out Klopp, applauding Alvarez and asking what next for Kane and Hodgson?

5/1/2023
Jimbo welcomes Natalie Gedra, Jon Mackenzie and Matt Davies-Adams along for a good old chat about a goal-tastic weekend of football. Liverpool win 4-3 in an incredible counter with Spurs on Sunday but it’s the behaviour of Jurgen Klopp that has the panel’s blood boiling. Plus where is the most suitable destination for Harry Kane? Man City are top of the Premier League for the first time since February. Erling Haaland may have 50 goals but it’s time to show some love to Julian Alvarez. Elsewhere we discuss Roy Hodgson’s future, how much Leeds fans miss Marcelo Bielsa and whether or not Julen Lopetegui is the worst dressed manager in the Premier League. Plus we salute Souness and bring you the marquee match-up of the Inter Totally Cup first round - Michael Cox versus Charlie Eccleshare! Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Why so many goals? (01.30) • PART 2: Liverpool 4-3 Tottenham (06.00) • PART 3a: Fulham 1-2 Man City (23.00) • PART 3b: Crystal Palace 4-3 West Ham (29.00) • PART 3c: Man United and Newcastle sew up top 4? (32.30) • PART 4: The battle at the bottom and Brighton battering Wolves (40.00) • PART 5: Inter Totally Cup - Cox v Eccleshare (62.00) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £2 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:16:59

Man City school Arsenal, while Chelsea are just sad to watch

4/26/2023
Jimbo’s back and joined for a special late night pod by Duncan Alexander, Tom Williams and Matt Davies-Adams. It was billed for months as an epic title decider but it didn’t materialise as a Man City masterclass saw Pep’s men wipe the floor with Arsenal at the Etihad. Is the championship race over for Arsenal and is there anything this City side can’t do? The Gunners will be top dogs in London, while Chelsea may still finish below all their Premier League counterparts in the capital. It’s 5 defeats out of 5 for Frank Lampard. Mauricio Pochettino can’t get there soon enough. Elsewhere, there’s a massive win for Nottingham Forest against Brighton, Villa continue to impress and Sheffield United are promoted back to the top tier. The other colossal match-up on Wednesday sees Tom take on Adrian Clarke in the Inter Totally Cup. Plus bottling, beach-based violence and Billy the white horse. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Man City 4-1 Arsenal (03.00) • PART 2a: Chelsea 0-2 Brentford (20.00) • PART 2b: Nottingham Forest 3-1 Brighton & West Ham 1-2 Liverpool (29.00) • PART 2c:Sheffield United promoted to the Premier League (34.00) • PART 3a: Tuesday night’s action in the Premier League (38.00) • PART 3b: Stellini out, Mason in at Spurs (46.00) • PART 4: Inter Totally Cup - Williams v Clarke (56.00) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £2 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:15:03

Juventus get their points back but Bayern Munich are breaking down

4/25/2023
Matt Davies-Adams welcomes James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo into the studio after a seismic weekend across Europe. Napoli are one win away from the Scudetto after a last-gasp victory in Turin. But it’s Juventus that are dominating the headlines after getting their 15 point deduction overturned. Hear why Serie A is in a cocktail shaker right now. There’s a big inquest at Bayern as Dortmund overtake them with 5 games to go in the Bundesliga title race. Will Kahn carry the can? And which striker will be the answer to their problems this summer? Elsewhere, Barcelona see off Atletico with yet another 1-0 as Lionel Messi appears to be packing his 15 suitcases for a return to the Camp Nou. Plus Alonso, Alexis and Air En-Nesyri. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moment of the weekend (01.00) • PART 2: Serie A in a cocktail shaker amid Juve points predicament (05.30) • PART 3: Big inquest at Bayern and Alonso’s on the up (22.00) • PART 4: Barca 1-0 their way to the title (42.00) • PART 5: Lens and Marseille in the race for Champions League football (50.00) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £2 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:59:06

The Manchester cup final is coming, Man City Arsenal is here and Spurs are sinking fast

4/24/2023
Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Carl Anka, Daniel Storey and Liam Tharme after FA Cup semi-final weekend and a pivotal matchday in the Premier League title race. Manchester United overcome Brighton on penalties to set up a Manchester derby in the FA Cup final. City in the final is a scary prospect when there’s a treble and legacy on the line. The next big City fixture is in the Premier League on Wednesday, the long-awaited clash with Arsenal at the Etihad. The Gunners stumble spectacularly at home to Southampton on Friday night, with squad depth maybe set to cost them the title. More North London misery as Tottenham give us possibly the worst start to a game in Premier League history at St James’s Park. After a 6-1 defeat, Daniel Levy needs to appease the fans but will finding the right managerial appointment take patience and quite some selling? Wrexham are back in the Football League after 15 years away. We ask who wouldn’t want Reynolds and McElhenney in charge of their club? Plus it’s Rory Smith versus Tim Spiers in the last 16 of the Inter Totally Cup! Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: United and City set up an all Manchester FA Cup final (01.45) • PART 2: Newcastle 6-1 Spurs with Charlie Eccleshare (23.00) • PART 3: Arsenal prepare for Man City meeting with Saints saga (33.00) • PART 4: The rest of the Premier League weekend (46.00) • PART 5: Wrexham promoted to the Football League (60.00) • PART 6: Inter Totally Cup - Smith v Spiers (63.00) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £2 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:18:23

Milan clubs set up a semi-final. Will we see an all Manchester FA Cup final?

4/20/2023
Matt Davies-Adams is joined in The Athletic studio by Duncan Alexander, Charlie Eccleshare and Joey D’Urso in a week chock-full of Champions League, Premier League and FA Cup action. Man City ease past Bayern to set up a Champions League semi-final rematch with Real Madrid, as Erling Haaland is agonisingly close to doing a Clive Allen. Real unsurprisingly sweep aside Chelsea to end their season. How far could the Blues slip down the table over the next 7 games? The other semi-final will be a Milan derby, thanks partly to the unfashionable fleece Olivier Giroud. James Horncastle tells us why defeat will feel like relegation for the losing side. It’s FA Cup semi-final weekend and Brighton and Sheffield United are the teams looking to foil a first ever all Manchester final. The Premier League weekend sees top play bottom and what could be a Champions League play-off between Newcastle and Spurs. Plus Steven Gerrard at Villa, the last 10 minutes of Gillingham v Leyton Orient, and Duncan versus Producer Charlie in the Inter Totally Cup! Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Parliamentary crypto affairs (01.00) • PART 2a: Man City through to the Champions League semi-finals (02.45) • PART 2b: Milan clubs set up a semi, with James Horncastle (07.45) • PART 3: Chelsea’s season ended by Real Madrid (19.00) • PART 4: FA Cup semi-finals preview (26.00) • PART 5: Premier League weekend preview (36.00) • PART 6: Inter Totally Cup - Alexander versus Producer Charlie (60.00) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £2 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally • Get serious about selling and sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/totally Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:12:49

Chelsea’s last chance, Inter’s last dance and PSG’ s manager hunt set to advance?

4/17/2023
Matt Davies-Adams is in the hot-seat, with James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo for company. Napoli trail Milan by a goal in the most delicately balanced Champions League quarter-final. Can the returning Osimhen fire the Serie A leaders to the semi-finals? It’s mission improbable for Chelsea and Bayern. Can the next manager get the Blues back into the Champions League? And would Bayern be open to selling Sadio Mane? Domestically, Dortmund somehow threw away a two-goal lead with an extra man in a major dent to their title credentials. PSG look to have sealed another title but could it be Thiago Motta in the dugout at the Parc Des Princes next season? And bridges continue to be burned between Barcelona and Real Madrid. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moment of the weekend (01.30) • PART 2a: Napoli v Milan preview (06.30) • PART 2b: Chelsea v Real Madrid preview (11.30) • PART 3a: Bayern Munich v Man City preview (22.00) • PART 3b: Inter v Benfica preview (30.00) • PART 3c: Europa & Conference League previews (32.00) • PART 4a: PSG 3-1 Lens (41.00) • PART 4b: Dortmunditis, and Barca and Real burning bridges (45.00) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £2 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally • Get serious about selling and sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/totally Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:00:10

Bigging up Bournemouth and Brighton, as complacency costs Arsenal

4/17/2023
Jimbo welcomes Daniel Storey, Benji Lanyado and Matt Davies-Adams into the pod after a Premier League weekend that felt very significant. Arsenal throw away another 2-0 lead as West Ham fans are reminded of the good times in the Moyes marriage. Have the Gunners got complacent and will that Saka penalty miss prove to be the pivotal moment in the title race? Chelsea and Tottenham are both humbled at home by South Coast opposition as we salute Brighton and Bournemouth. Could Gary O’Neil be one of the best caretakers of all time? Elsewhere, is the top 4 race all done and dusted and how much is Ollie Watkins wishing there was a summer World Cup? Plus Benji takes on Matt in the first matchup of the Inter Totally Cup 2023! Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Arsenal slip up at West Ham while Man City keep on winning (03.00) • PART 2a: Tottenham 2-3 Bournemouth (17.00) • PART 2b: Chelsea 1-2 Brighton (25.00) • PART 2c: Nottingham Forest 0-2 Man Utd (30.00) • PART 3: The rest of the Premier League weekend (37.00) • PART 4: Inter Totally Cup - Davies-Adams versus Lanyado (51.00) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £2 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally • Get serious about selling and sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/totally Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:04:16

Pep’s proper football beats Bayern as lethargic Leicester look to Smith

4/13/2023
It’s Jimbo, Jack Lang, Tom Williams and Adrian Clarke at Totally HQ to discuss all the red-hot Champions League and Premier League action. We witness the highest level of football as Man City dismantle Bayern 3-0 at the Etihad. Raphael Honigstein tells us about the Sane-Mane bust-up and why Bayern don’t have buyer’s remorse over Thomas Tuchel. Chelsea might be feeling more remorseful when it comes to Tuchel as Frank Lampard’s side are easily swept aside by Real Madrid. They’re a mid-table side and a team of individuals. Dean Smith is the new Leicester manager. He needs to get them running if they’re to have any chance of staying up. Plus it’s Watkins v Isak and red-hot Villa v red-hot Newcastle on Saturday lunchtime. Also on the agenda, Wrexham, East 17 and Gary O’Neil at the gym Plus it’s the draw for the Inter Totally Cup 2023! Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Man City 3-0 Bayern, with Raphael Honigstein (03.00) • PART 2a: Real Madrid 2-0 Chelsea (18.00) • PART 2b: Heading for a Milan derby semi? (27.00) • PART 3a: Leicester appoint Dean Smith (33.00) • PART 3b: West Ham v Arsenal and Aston Villa v Newcastle previews (39.00) • PART 3c: Forest v Man Utd and Spurs v Bournemouth previews (48.00) • PART 4a: Big weeks for Wrexham and Colwyn Bay (52.00) • PART 4b: The rest of the Premier League weekend (58.00) • PART 4c: The Inter Totally Cup draw 2023 (61.00) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £2 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:11:10

Calcio is back, Champions League returns but where have all the goal scorers gone?

4/11/2023
Jimbo and the Euro collective of James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo cast their eyes over all the weekend and midweek action. The Champions League returns with Guardiola v Tuchel, Ancelotti v Lampard and an under pressure Inzaghi at Inter. Meanwhile Maurizio Sarri is back on song with Lazio who look like a proper Sarri side and should be playing Champions League football next season. On paper Sevilla shouldn’t have much chance against Man United in the Europa League but they make a lot more sense than they did under Sampaoli. A debate over Dusan Vlahovic leads us to ask where have all the goal scoring strikers disappeared to, across Europe. Plus a fair few feuds - Valverde v Buena, Cassano v Mourinho and Galtier v Nice ultras. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moment of the weekend (02.00) • PART 2: Champions League quarter-final previews (07.00) • PART 3: Inter under pressure, Lazio on fire (20.00) • PART 3a: Europa League quarter-final previews (34.00) • PART 3b: Where have all the goal scorers gone? (40.00) • PART 4: Real Madrid v Villarreal and Valverde v Baena (48.00) • PART 5: Galtier returns to Nice with a PSG win (55.00) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £2 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:07:16