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The Ripple Effect with James Lawrence Allcott

The Ripple Effect with James Lawrence Allcott

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Simone Inzaghi: The Man Who Calmed Italy's Craziest Club

James Allcott is joined by Nima Tavallaey Roodsari to discuss one of Italy’s most confusing and wildest clubs, Internazionale (Inter Milan). Together, they look at how the club has developed since Antonio Conte's departure, and what Simone Inzaghi has built at the club. They also discuss some of the key players that could help Inter to reach yet another Champions League final. You can watch Nima on YouTube; or follow him on X; Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. You can also follow The Italian Football Podcast on X; Instagram, TikTok and Facebook Host: James Allcott Guest: Nima Tavallaey Roodsari Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 23, 20251h 13m

How Clubs Replace Their Superstar Players

James Allcott is joined by The Athletic’s Senior Data Analyst, Mark Carey (@MarkCarey93) to discuss how some Premier League clubs could replace their superstar players, such as Morgan Rogers at Aston Villa, Kevin De Bruyne at Man City, Trent Alexander-Arnold at Liverpool, and many more. Host: James Allcott Guest: Mark Carey Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 18, 20251h 10m

Using Data to Find the Most Underrated Premier League XI

James Allcott is joined by The Athletic’s Senior Data Analyst, Mark Carey (@MarkCarey93) to discuss the most underrated players in the Premier League. Together, they take a look at every position and put forward their picks for under-the-radar players using this season’s data, to see how accurate it really is. Host: James Allcott Guest: Mark Carey Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 16, 20251h 22m

The Premier League Vs. La Liga: Which One Is Better?

James Allcott is joined by Tomás Hill to take an in-depth look at the La Liga versus Premier League debate. Together, they dive into the positives and negatives of both leagues and analyze which one is actually the strongest. Host: James Allcott Guest: Tomás Hill Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 11, 20251h 1m

How La Masia Saved Barcelona

James Allcott is joined by Tomás Hill to take an in-depth look at the new-look Barcelona under Hansi Flick. They explore the tactical changes made by Flick and which players have thrived as a result. They also take a look at all the La Masia graduates that have helped contribute to the instant success under Flick. Host: James Allcott Guest: Tomás Hill Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 9, 202559 min

Asking Two Rock Stars To Explain the Relationship Between Football and Music

James Allcott is joined by Woody (@woodythedrum) and Piers (@piershewitt) from Away Days to discuss how you write the next big football anthem. Woody is a drummer from Bastille, and Piers plays drums for the Boxer Rebellion. Together, the trio explore and dive into the relationship between football and music. You can listen to the Away Days podcast on Spotify Host: James Allcott Guests: Chris “Woody” Wood and Piers Hewitt Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 4, 202549 min

Everton’s Rebuild: Can Fans Finally Be Excited Again?

James Allcott is joined by Baz (@THT1878) from Toffee TV to take an in-depth, top-down look at Everton. How will the new stadium change Everton’s finances? Will it attract the top talent to Everton? How has the board restructuring changed Everton’s operational approach? And, of course, which players will leave this summer?| You can also watch Baz and Toffee TV on their YouTube channel. Host: James Allcott Guest: Baz (Toffee TV) Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 2, 20251h 20m

Ranking Every Premier League Club’s Most Used XI, Part 2

James Allcott is back with Nieve Petruzziello (@StuntPegg) and Nedum Onuoha (@kickback_nedum) to finish their ranking of every Premier League club’s most used XI. Who will make those coveted European spots? Who would make a combined Newcastle/Chelsea XI? If Saka wasn’t injured, would Liverpool still have won the league? Find out the 10th to 1st place ranking in the final episode of this two-part podcast. Host: James Allcott Guests: Nieve Petruzziello and Nedum Onuoha Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 28, 20251h 9m

Ranking Every Premier League Club’s Most Used XI, Part 1

James Allcott is joined by the new guest signings of 'The Ripple Effect,' Nieve Petruzziello (@StuntPegg) and Nedum Onuoha (@kickback_nedum), appearing together for the first time. In Part 1 of this double-bill podcast, the team ranks every Premier League club’s most used XI, starting with 20th to 11th place. Host: James Allcott Guests: Nieve Petruzziello and Nedum Onuoha Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Host: James Allcott Guests: Nieve Petruzziello and Nedum Onuoha Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 26, 20251h 32m

Picking the Best England Squad of the Premier League Era

James Allcott is joined by the 'England Pod' boys (Ali Maxwell and David Walker) for an in-depth, intense, Premier League–era England squad selector. Together, they filter through each position and create what they believe to be the greatest possible (modern) England squad. You can listen to 'The England Pod' on Spotify Host: James Allcott Guests: Ali Maxwell and David Walker Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 21, 20251h 11m

How Thomas Tuchel Wins the World Cup

James Allcott is joined by ‘The England Pod’ boys (Ali Maxwell and David Walker) to discuss the new-look England under Thomas Tuchel. Together, they look at the changes that could happen under Tuchel and how it could be beneficial to England going forward. Listen to the England Pod on Spotify Host: James Allcott Guests: Ali Maxwell and David Walker Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 19, 20251h 21m

Why ‘Relationism’ Is on the Rise in Football

James Allcott is joined by football analyst Jamie Hamilton (@stirling_j) to discuss why positions in football are beginning to mean less and less due to a new way of playing the game: relationism. Together, they discuss how relationism differs from positional play and the potential benefits of this radical shift in style. Listen to Jamie's podcast The 3rd Circle here. Read Jamie’s articles on relationism and positionism. Host: James Allcott Guest: Jamie Hamilton Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 12, 20251h 24m

Who Would Win Player of the Year If Salah Didn’t Exist?

James Allcott is joined by JJ Bull (@jj_bull) to take a look at the Player of the Year nominees and Young Player of the Year nominees. Crucially, the two will be deciding on their Player of the Year, with the caveat that Salah is not considered because he's almost a cert for the award. Will a Big Six player win the award? Or have there been too many undeniable performances by players at other clubs? Host: James Allcott Guest: JJ Bull Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 7, 20251h 0m

My Favourite Player From Every Premier League Club

James Allcott is joined by JJ Bull (@jj_bull) to discuss their favourite players from each of the 20 Premier League clubs. Together, they filter down through each of the clubs with talking points about why those chosen are their favourites, amongst some wider conversations about what makes that player great. Remember that favourite does not always equal best! Host: James Allcott Guests: JJ Bull Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 5, 20251h 31m

Who Are the Most Threatening Players in Every Part of the Pitch?

James Allcott is joined by Jack Collins (@jackjcollins) and Ben Bowman (@ben_bowman) to discuss the best players in every part of the pitch. Together, they take a look at the 14 different zones that make up a football pitch and decide on which players are the best, with some surprises along the way. Host: James Allcott Guests: Jack Collins and Ben Bowman Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 28, 20251h 10m

Is Manchester City’s Dynasty Over, and Can Spurs or Man Utd Win the Europa?

James Allcott is joined by Jack Collins (@jackjcollins) and Ben Bowman (@ben_bowman) to discuss Liverpool's and Manchester City’s dynasties and what they mean for the future of the game. The trio also chat about Man Utd's and Tottenham Hotspur’s Europa League credentials. Can either team win the competition? What would it mean for their managers if they do win it? And could it save their respective seasons? Host: James Allcott Guests: Jack Collins and Ben Bowman Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 26, 20251h 33m

Biggest Ripple Effects Of The Season So Far, Part 2

James Allcott is joined by Daniel Cook (@HLTCO) to discuss the biggest ‘Ripple Effects’ of the season so far and how it has shaped the Premier League table. Together, they take a look at the moments that got us to this point, whilst analysing what it'll mean for the remainder of the Premier League season. Watch Daniel on his YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@hltcomedia Host: James Allcott Guest: Daniel Cook Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 21, 202547 min

Biggest Ripple Effects of the Season So Far, Part 1

James Allcott is joined by Daniel Cook (@HLTCO) to discuss the biggest ripple effects of the season so far and how they have shaped the Premier League table. Why have Chelsea stagnated after a great start? What’s going on at Crystal Palace? And what is the aftermath of Rodri’s injury? https://youtube.com/@hltcomedia Host: James Allcott Guest: Daniel Cook Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 19, 202550 min

How To Survive Premier League Relegation

James Allcott is joined once again by ex-Premier League footballer, Nedum Onuoha (@kickback_nedum). This time, they discuss the reality of surviving a Premier League relegation battle, and look at the ins and outs and the non-negotiable for a successful survival season. Host: James Allcott Guest: Nedum Onuoha Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 14, 20251h 10m

Asking Nedum Onuoha Questions Footballers Are Scared to Answer!

James Allcott is joined by The Ripple Effect’s latest signing, Nedum Onuoha (@kickback_nedum), in which he answers questions that footballers are (maybe) scared to answer! James asks Nedum all of the need-to-know questions on topics such as performance enhancers, teammate brawls, and referee altercations. Host: James Allcott Guest: Nedum Onuoha Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 12, 20251h 30m

Ranking Every Club’s Transfer Window, Part 2

James Allcott is joined by Nieve Petruzziello (@stuntpegg) for the second instalment of ranking every Premier League club’s transfer window. Who will be the ultimate victor? And which club will be ranked bottom for its window? Host: James Allcott Guest: Nieve Petruzziello Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 7, 20251h 5m

Ranking Every Club’s Transfer Window, Part 1

James Allcott is joined by Nieve Petruzziello (@stuntpegg) to take an in-depth look at every Premier League team’s January transfer window. Together, they also rank each club’s activity across the period, and ask themselves: who really won the transfer window? Host: James Allcott Guest: Nieve Petruzziello Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 5, 202551 min

Ranking Arsenal’s Top 10 Most Expensive Signings

James Allcott is joined by Clive Palmer (@clivepafc) to discuss and rank Arsenal’s top ten most expensive signings of all time. Was Xhaka a bargain? What happened to Aubameyang? And where does Declan Rice rank? Host: James Allcott Guests: Clive Palmer Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 31, 20251h 7m

The Attacking Evolution of Arteta’s Arsenal

James Allcott is joined by Clive Palmer (@clivepafc) to take an in depth look at the evolution of Arsenal’s attack since Mikel Arteta took over way back in December 2019. Together they look at some of the casualties, players who may have left too soon, and the current situation of Arsenal’s attack. Host: James Allcott Guests: Clive Palmer Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 29, 20251h 19m

Ranking Chelsea’s Top 10 Most Expensive Signings

James Allcott is joined by Joey Knight (@JoeyKnightPod) and Matisse Armani (@matissearmani) to discuss and rank Chelsea’s top 10 most expensive transfers of all time. As a trio, they take a look at some of Chelsea’s record transfer spending activity whilst analysing the success of the players. Check out Joey’s and Matisse YouTube channels: https://m.youtube.com/@JoeyKnightPodcast and https://youtube.com/@matissearmani Host: James Allcott Guests: Joey Knight and Matisse Armani Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 24, 20251h 43m

Analysing the Biggest January Transfers So Far

James Allcott is joined by Joey Knight (@JoeyKnightPod) to discuss the biggest January transfers so far. They take a look at Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s big money move to PSG, Wolves’ centre back saviour, Aston Villa’s new game changer, and much more! Check out Joey’s YouTube channel: https://m.youtube.com/@JoeyKnightPodcast Host: James Allcott Guests: Joey Knight Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 22, 202549 min

Ranking Manchester United’s Top 10 Most Expensive Signings

James Allcott is joined by Carl Anka (@Ankaman616) to assess and rank Man Utd’s most expensive transfer deals of all time. Are there any players who succeeded? And who are they? Why did Di Maria fail at Man Utd? And who will be ranked 10th? Host: James Allcott Guests: Carl Anka Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 17, 20251h 16m

How Eli Mengem Made the Greatest Football Documentary of a Generation

James Allcott is joined by Eli Mengem (@Elmengem) and Carl Anka (@Ankaman616) for an in-depth chat about Eli’s new documentary 'Once in a Lifetime: Argentina.' Together, they break down the documentary: the making of it, the journey, and the repercussions of creating such an epic piece. You can watch the documentary on YouTube (https://youtu.be/unnUFi94bfc) Host: James Allcott Guests: Eli Mengem and Carl Anka Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 15, 20251h 20m

Ranking Liverpool’s Top 10 Most Expensive Signings

James Allcott is joined by Paul Machin (@ThePaulMachin) to take a look at Liverpool’s most expensive signings of all time. Who were the success stories? Are there any huge failures? And, of course, who ranks at no. 1? Check out Paul’s YouTube channels: The Redman TV (https://youtube.com/@theredmentv) and Maych TV (https://youtube.com/@maychtv) Host: James Allcott Guests: Paul Machin Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 10, 20251h 17m

Predicting Trent, van Dijk and Salah’s Futures

James Allcott is joined by Paul Machin (@ThePaulMachin) to discuss Liverpool’s current contract situation. What will happen with Salah? Should van Dijk stay? And, is Trent right to leave? Check out Paul's YouTube channels: The Redman TV (https://youtube.com/@theredmentv) and Maych TV (https://youtube.com/@maychtv) Host: James Allcott Guests: Paul Machin Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 8, 20251h 20m

Sam Allardyce Picks His 2018 World Cup England XI

James Allcott is joined by ex-England, Crystal Palace, and Bolton (among many more) manager, Sam Allardyce. The pair discuss what Sam’s England starting 11 would have been at the 2018 World Cup. Would there have been a wild-card inclusion? Would Michail Antonio have featured? And what about Wilfried Zaha? Host: James Allcott Guests: Sam Allardyce Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 1, 202549 min

The Ripple Effect Big Fat Quiz of the Year 2024

James Allcott is joined by Nieve Petruzziello (@StuntPegg), Laurence McKenna (@lozcast), Stevo (@StevoTheMadMan), Fuad (@FuadCadani), and Abz (@AbzBusquets) to team up and see who can be the victors of the 'Ripple Effect' 2024 big fat quiz of the year. Will James defend his crown with new teammate Stevo? Host: James Allcott Guests: Nieve Petruzziello, Laurence McKenna, Stevo, Fuad, and Abz Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 18, 20241h 18m

Top 5 Breakout Footballers In 2025

James Allcott is joined by Kweku Afari (@Kweku_Afari) to discuss the top five players who will take over 2025! As a duo they work through the 15-man shortlist, consisting of the likes of Paul Pogba, Mikey Moore, Leif Davis, and more! Host: James Allcott Guest: Kweku Afari Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 11, 20241h 14m

Biggest Football Glow-Ups of 2024

James Allcott is joined by Kweku Afari (@Kweku_Afari) to discuss which players impacted their careers the most during 2024. Together they discuss Jhon Duran’s unexpected Aston Villa turnaround, Chris Wood’s journey to Nottingham Forest glory, and why Ross Barkley is now a Champions League player! Host: James Allcott Guest: Kweku Afari Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 4, 20241h 7m

What Makes Brighton So Good? And What Next For Salah?

James Allcott is joined by Glenn Murray (@GM_83) and Harry Brooks to discuss Brighton’s great start to the season, Danny Welbeck’s remontada, Hurzeler’s wild tactics, and the recruitment strategy. The trio also discuss Mohamed Salah and what’s next for him at Liverpool. Host: James Allcott Guests: Glenn Murray and Harry Brooks Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 29, 202453 min

Are Tottenham Good Now? And Who Next For Leicester City?

James Allcott is joined by Glenn Murray (@GM_83) and Harry Brooks to discuss all things Tottenham and what does that win over Man City truly mean? The trio also take a look at Leicester’s decision to sack Steve Cooper and who may be next for The Foxes. Host: James Allcott Guests: Glenn Murray and Harry Brooks Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 27, 20241h 26m

How Mbappé's Career Was Planned 20 Years Ago

James Allcott is joined by Julien Laurens (@LaurensJulien) to discuss Kylian Mbappé: a player who had the world at his feet when he was aged only 18 and one of the most expensive players of all time. Together, they discuss the impact of Mbappé’s time at PSG, his influence on the club, and what is next for him at Real Madrid. Host: James Allcott Guest: Julien Laurens Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 22, 202456 min

Who Is the Real Paul Pogba?

James Allcott is joined by Julien Laurens (@LaurensJulien) to discuss Paul Pogba. Together they discuss Pogba’s career and the decisions he made along the way to become the talent he is. But also, who is the real Paul Pogba? What is he like as a person? And what is next following his doping ban? Host: James Allcott Guest: Julien Laurens Producer: Cai Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 20, 202459 min

Every Premier League Club’s Most Surprising Statistic

James Allcott is joined by Joe Thomlinson (@Joethomlinson) to take a look at one stat that defines every Premier League club. Together they take a look at Brentford’s remarkable xG stat, Arsenal’s one big problem, the secret behind Liverpool’s great start, and many more interesting stats that reveal the truth behind every team. Host: James Allcott Guests: Joe Thomlinson Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 13, 20241h 16m

Balotelli, Dybala, Rafael Leao: Serie A’s Biggest Enigmas

James Allcott is joined by Nima Tavalleey Roodsari (@NimaTavRood) from 'The Italian Football Podcast' to discuss the array of enigmatic figures in Serie A right now. They discuss the return of Mario Balotelli, the Dybala situation, and why Rafael Leao doesn't play every game. Host: James Allcott Guest: Nima Tavallaey Roodsari Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 8, 202458 min

Attempting to Understand the Premier League with JJ Bull

James Allcott is joined by JJ Bull (@jj_bull) and Tom Jordan from the Back of the Net YouTube channel, as well as Cai. Together they dive into the most confusing teams in the Premier League before taking a trip north of the border to check in on Aberdeen, who find themselves in a title race with Celtic. Host: James Allcott Guests: JJ Bull and Tom Jordan Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 6, 20241h 18m

How Mohamed Salah Is Silently Leading Liverpool

James Allcott is joined again by Laurence McKenna (@lozcast) to discuss Mohamed Salah’s time at Liverpool and how he has become one of the greatest Premier League players of all time. James and Laurence discuss how Salah’s role has evolved during the transition from Jurgen Klopp to Arne Slot and how he’s leading Liverpool this season. Host: James Allcott Guest: Laurence McKenna Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 1, 202431 min

The Beginning of Amorim, the End of ten Hag and Real Madrid’s Ballon d’Or Boycott

James Allcott is joined by Laurence McKenna (@lozcast) to digest what has been a wild week of football discourse. The pair discuss the Ballon d’Or. Were Real Madrid right to boycott it? What were the reasons behind Erik ten Hag’s sacking? And what's next for Manchester United under Rúben Amorim? Host: James Allcott Guest: Laurence McKenna Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 30, 202458 min

How Pablo Escobar Built A Colombian Football Empire

James Allcott is joined by David Arrowsmith (@mrwriterman79) and Andy Brassell (@andybrassell) to discuss David’s book ‘Narcoball: Love, Death, and Football in Escobar’s Colombia'. The trio dive into the period of time where cartels ran Colombian football and how it resulted in unregulated chaos for the country. Host: James Allcott Guests: David Arrowsmith and Andy Brassell Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 23, 20241h 11m

Shakhtar Donetsk: Playing Football in a War Zone

James Allcott is joined by Andy Brassell (@andybrassell) and David Arrowsmith (@mrwriterman79) to discuss Andy’s book ‘We Play On’. The trio discuss how football in Ukraine has suffered, changed, and risen again following the invasion by Russia in February 2022. The trio focus on how Shakhtar Donetsk have become ‘the people’s team’ in Ukraine and what the repercussions of the war have meant to what was once a European footballing giant. https://www.amazon.co.uk/We-Play-Shakhtar-Donetsks-Football/dp/1472148061 Host: James Allcott Guests: Andy Brassell and David Arrowsmith Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 18, 20241h 8m

2 Truths 1 Lie: Premier League Edition

James Allcott is joined by JCC (@WorldofJCC), Matisse (@matissearmani), and Ben (@ben_bowman_) for a game of Two Truths One Lie. In the game, the quartet give two statements that they staunchly believe in and one statement that is a barefaced lie. But who will be caught out in their lie? And who will be the person that spots the most lies and wins the episode? Host: James Allcott Guests: JCC, Matisse and Ben Bowman Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 15, 20241h 18m

Understanding the Premier League’s Most Confusing Clubs

James Allcott is joined by JCC (@WorldofJCC), Matisse (@matissearmani), Ben (@ben_bowman_) and Dave (@daveazzopardi) to take an in-depth look at the Premier League’s most confusing clubs: Fulham, Chelsea, Tottenham and Wolves. Is Fulham’s positive start to the season set to continue? Are Chelsea better than we think? Can Ange turn things around for Tottenham? And are Wolves in big trouble? Host: James Allcott Guests: JCC, Matisse, Ben and Dave Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 9, 20241h 20m

How Do Man Utd Fix Their Biggest Problems?

James Allcott is joined by Sam Peoples of United Peoples TV (@UnitedPeoplesTV) to take an in depth look at Manchester United’s problems. But more importantly: what is their biggest problem? Is it recruitment? Is it the people upstairs? Or is it simply the manager? Host: James Allcott Guests: Sam Peoples Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 2, 202458 min

One Underrated Player From Every Premier League Club

James Allcott is joined by Dougie Critchley (@DougieCritchley) to take a look at every Premier League club’s most underrated player. How good is Morgan Rogers? Is Mbeumo being slept on? And is Mazraoui Manchester United’s player of the season? Host: James Allcott Guest: Dougie Critchley Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 27, 20241h 2m

Every Possible Ripple Effect of GW5

James Allcott is joined by Dougie Critchley (@DougieCritchley) and Alex Moneypenny (@Amonfootball) to discuss every possible ripple from game week 5 and what that could mean for the Premier League season. How much will Rodri’s ACL injury hold Man City back? Is Brennan Johnson about to silence all of his critics? And will Danny Welbeck’s unique skill set see him earn an England call-up? Subscribe to Alex - https://youtube.com/@diffknock Host: James Allcott Guests: Dougie Critchley and Alex Moneypenny Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 25, 20241h 30m