The Ripple Effect with James Lawrence Allcott

James Allcott is joined by Harry Brooks (@hbrooks_coach), Ben Bowman (@ben_bowman_) and Cai (@ProducerCai) to rank the biggest transfer rumour for each Premier League club heading into a crucial period of the transfer window. Who will secure the signing of the season? Who is quietly picking up a bargain? And of course, who is making the most pointless transfer? Sub to Ben! - https://m.youtube.com/@BenBowman_ Host: James Allcott Guests: Harry Brooks, Ben Bowman and Cai Jones Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott is joined by Harry Brooks (@hbrooks_coach), Ben Bowman (@ben_bowman_) and Cai (@ProducerCai) to discuss what the future holds for England in the post-Southgate era. Which players will survive the test of time? Who are the players that won’t be featured again for England? Which players may break through into the team next? And of course, what will the lineup be for 2026? Sub to Ben! https://m.youtube.com/@BenBowman_ Host: James Allcott Guests: Harry Brooks, Ben Bowman and Cai Jones Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott is joined by Dougie Critchley (@DougieCritchley) to take an in depth look at every potential Gareth Southgate successor and what it means for England post-Euro 2024. Do England need an English manager? Could The FA tempt a huge name such as Pep Guardiola or Jurgen Klopp? Or has the best candidate been right under our noses this entire time? Host: James Allcott Guests: Dougie Critchley Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott is joined by European football expert Dougie Critchley (@DougieCritchley) to discuss the biggest individual performances from Euro 2024 so far. Which players will get moved? Which players will see their careers defined by what happens in the tournament? And what was Ronaldo thinking when he squared that ball? Host: James Allcott Guest: Dougie Critchley Producer: Finn McSkimming & Cai Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott sits down LIVE with a returning Flav (@Flav_Bateman) as well as (Ali Maxwell (@AliMaxwell_), George Elek (@GeorgeElek), and Dave Walker (@D_C_W), all from ‘Not the Top Twenty Podcast,' to discuss the biggest moments that rocked England on the world stage. What would have happened if Southgate had scored that penalty? Where would England be now without the Euro heartbreak of 2021? And what's next for the England national team? Host: James Allcott Guests: Flav, Ali Maxwell, George Elek, Dave Walker Producers: Finn McSkimming and Cai Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott is joined again by 'Ripple Effect' regular Joe Thomlinson (@joethomlinson) to take an extremely early look at the '24-25 Premier League season and discuss their early feelings. The duo also answer your questions about how they see the season unfolding, from the title race to the relegation battle. 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

James Allcott is joined by 'Ripple Effect' regular Joe Thomlinson (@joethomlinson) to look ahead toward England’s opening fixture against Serbia and, more importantly, how they’ll set up at Euro 2024. Who goes in midfield? Will Southgate be bold or safe? Is this tournament winnable for England, and is the first match crucial? Host: James Allcott Guest: Joe Thomlinson Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott is joined by European football experts Jack Collins (@Jackjcollins), Henry Hill (@Henry_hill94), and Cai (@ProducerCai) to take an in-depth look at one player to watch from every team playing at Euro 2024. Which star player will take the group stage by storm? Who will secure themselves a move? And are there some unlikely players that we should be keeping close tabs on? Host: James Allcott Guests: Jack Collins, Henry Hill, and Cai Jones Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott is joined by Abz (@AbzBusquets) and Faysal (@elfayz_) to discuss the new era of Real Madrid. Who needs to leave this summer? Who should stay for 10 years? And who is at risk if a new manager comes in? And of course what’s going to happen when Mbappe enters the fray? Host: James Allcott Guests: Abz and Faysal Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott is joined by Henry Hill (@Henry_hill94), Jack Collins (@Jackjcollins), and Cai (@ProducerCai) to discuss the new Champions League format and the benefits and drawbacks of the new-look competition. Will Real Madrid continue to dominate? Are Man City the real winners? And is this actually a blessing for Tottenham? Host: James Allcott Guests: Henry Hill, Jack Collins, and Cai Jones Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott is joined by Abz (@AbzBusquets) and Faysal (@elfayz_) to discuss the greatest Champions League finals of all time and the crazy ripple effects that came with them. The trio also look ahead to this weekend’s final and who will come out on top, Real Madrid or Borussia Dortmund. Host: James Allcott Guests: Abz and Faysal Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott is joined again by Aston Villa die-hards Luke Robinson and Justin Hawthorne of the ‘Up the Villa’ podcast (@UTVPodcast_) to sift through the squad, then decide who stays and who goes. Which players need to be sold to raise funds? Who won’t survive ahead of the Champions League campaign? And who must Villa keep at all costs? Host: James Allcott Guests: Luke Robinson and Justin Hawthorne Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott is joined by Aston Villa diehards Luke Robinson and Justin Hawthorne from the 'Up The Villa' podcast (@UTVPodcast_) to discuss how Unai Emery transformed Aston Villa into a Champions League team. What were the moments along the way that led us here? How big of an effect has Monchi had? And does it all stem from the goal-line technology failing? Host: James Allcott Guests: Luke Robinson and Justin Hawthorne Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott is joined again by Kweku Afari (@Kweku_Afari) and Daniel Cook (@HLTCO) to discuss the remaining teams of in this two part mini series. The teams under the microscope in this part are Manchester United and their victory over Liverpool in the FA Cup, Brentford and Maupay in particular, Arsenal, and of course many others. Host: James Allcott Guests: Kweku Afari and Daniel Cook Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott is joined once again by Ripple Effect Hall of Famers Kweku Afari (@Kweku_Afari) and Daniel Cook (@HLTCO) for Part 1 of a two-part series looking at the defining moments for each Premier League team. The Arteta meltdown at St James’ Park, the Everton points deduction, and of course that infamous Nottingham Forest tweet, and many more! Host: James Allcott Guests: Kweku Afari and Daniel Cook Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott is joined by Benjamin Bloom (@Benjaminbloom) and Mikey Smith (@MIkey_smith13) from the 'Blue Monday Podcast' (@BlueMondayITFC) to discuss the remarkable rise of Ipswich Town and how they are now celebrating their second consecutive promotion under Kieran McKenna. What were the big changes when McKenna came in? Why is his side so tactically clever? And of course, what were the biggest moments along the way? Host: James Allcott Guests: Benjamin Bloom and Mikey Smith Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott is joined by Clive Palmer (@clivepafc) and Producer Cai (@ProducerCai) to discuss the question, "What if Arsenal win the league?" Is Arteta working on something secretly behind the scenes and will a title win decide when he unleashes it? Which players’ futures will be decided by the outcome of the Premier League? And ultimately … is now Arsenal’s time to take home the title? Host: James Allcott Guests: Clive Palmer and Cai Jones Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott is joined by the wonderful Clive Palmer (@clivepafc) from 'ArsenalVision Podcast' to discuss how Arteta changed everything at Arsenal. The culture changes, being brutal in the transfer window, and completely revamping the club from top to bottom. Host: James Allcott Guests: Clive Palmer Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott is joined by Chris Pajak (@mrbloodred) to discuss Klopp’s nine-year legacy at Liverpool and what have been the top 10 moments of his reign. What moments miss out? Is there one player who is the ultimate moments player? And is beating Man City to the title all it’s cracked up to be? Host: James Allcott Guests: Chris Pajak Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott is joined by Chris Pajak (@mrbloodred) to discuss what would really happen if Liverpool win the league? Would it become an impossible job for the next manager? And is there a quick, 1-year solution that could pave the way for the next manager? James and Chris also dive into who should be the next Liverpool manager after looking at all the possible options. Host: James Allcott Guests: Chris Pajak Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott is joined by Nedum Onuoha (@kickback_nedum) to discuss the world of broadcasting within football but also the trials and tribulations of relegation. What happens if Everton go down? Will Forest suffer? And how does it really feel to be in a relegation battle? Host: James Allcott Guests: Nedum Onuoha Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott is joined by a star studded lineup to discuss "football intelligence." On the mics this week we have Manchester City and QPR icon Nedum Onuoha (@kickback_nedum), professional youth coach Harry Brooks (@hbrooks_coach), and technical coach Dan Edwards (@danedwards9). The panel of experts discuss what is football intelligence and why the casual fan sometimes can’t see it. The quartet also focus on how a player can look to improve their football IQ and become more savvy as a footballer. Host: James Allcott Guests: Nedum Onuoha, Harry Brooks, and Dan Edwards Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott is joined again by Lawrence Buvey (@Lawrence_Bury) to discuss the best and worst signings made by Pep during his tenure at Manchester City. Is there an unlikely no. 1 pick? Who are the failed signings under Pep? And does he get it right more than he gets it wrong? Host: James Allcott Guests: Lawrence Buvey Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott is joined by Lawrence Buvey to discuss the impacts and ramifications of the possible Manchester City 2023-24 Premier League title win. Which players could leave? Will Klopp’s decision to leave affect Pep’s future planning? And what does it mean for Manchester City’s prospects going forward? Host: James Allcott Guest: Lawrence Buvey Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott is joined by broadcasting legend Geoff Shreeves (@GeoffShreeves) to discuss the biggest moments of his career and what life is like after leaving Sky. One of Geoff’s new ventures is his brand new podcast: Football, Music and Me. Geoff also works with Nordoff & Robbins, the UK’s largest music therapy charity. Through their ‘Legends of Football’ gala dinner they’ve raised over £8.5m to support the work of the charity. Host: James Allcott Guests: Geoff Shreeves Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott is joined once again by Cai (@ProducerCai) who once again asks James uncomfortable questions. With Lasagne, Haaland, and QPR all high up on the list of topics and debates. The pair also dive into the relegation battles at both Premier League and Championship level whilst also touching on QPR’s perfect Easter weekend. Link to Deian’s channel - https://youtube.com/@Impah97 Host: James Allcott Guests: Cai Jones Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott is joined by Nieve Petruzziello (@StuntPegg) for the second time this week to discuss the best and worst of everything in football, like the Poison Chalice Award, in which they decide what the worst job in management currently is. Weirdest Transfer Award is also high on the agenda for the pair, as they discuss the weirdest ins and outs of recent football. Together, they decide on the winners and losers for multiple categories with some unlikely winners—and some unfortunate losers. Host: James Allcott Guest: Nieve Petruzziello Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott is joined by Nieve Petruzziello, also known as StuntPegg (@StuntPegg). Together they look at all the England players of the Southgate era and rank the top 30 players to have played for the Three Lions under Southgate’s tutelage. Host: James Allcott Guest: Nieve Petruzziello Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a strange turn of events, this week we have James Allcott in the hot seat answering your questions! He’s joined by Producer Cai (@ProducerCai) who asks questions ranging from "Who do you want to win the Premier League?" to "What rules would you change in the game?" The responses may or may not be what you expect! Host: James Allcott Guests: Cai Jones Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott is joined by YouTuber and Chelsea guru Rory Jennings (@Chelsearory) to take an in-depth look at every Chelsea signing made under Jose ‘The Special One’ Mourinho. Was the Shevchenko really that bad? Is Mo Salah one of the worst Chelsea signings ever? And of course, the wild ‘Ripple Effect’ surrounding Petr Cech. Host: James Allcott Guest: Rory Jennings Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott is joined by professional football manager Mark Bonner (@markbonner85) and Producer Cai (@ProducerCai) to discuss the ins and outs of a successful football club and what this means from the managers’ perspective. The trio explore areas such as the Sporting Director, Recruitment, and many other crucial areas of football club operations. Host: James Allcott Guest: Mark Bonner Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott is joined by professional football manager Mark Bonner (@markbonner85) to ask some questions about management. The pair are also joined by Producer Cai (@ProducerCai). Mark managed Cambridge United for a total of 201 matches and during that time has picked up invaluable experience that allows him to really lift the lid on professional management. Host: James Allcott Guest: Mark Bonner Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott is joined by Elite Sport Psychologist Dan Abrahams (@DanAbrahams77) to discuss what goes on inside a manager’s mind. What is burnout? Do managers struggle with their personality development? How do footballers keep the ‘winning mentality’? And does it all rely on the people you have around you? Host: James Allcott Guests: Dan Abrahams Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott is joined by Henry Hill (@Henry_Hill94) and Daniel Cook (@HLTCO) to take an in-depth look at two of the biggest clubs in the world, Real Madrid and Barcelona. The trio look at Barcelona’s current state of play with Xavi leaving and the team on the hunt for a new manager. They also take a look at Real Madrid’s new take on the galácticos with Endrick and Kylian Mbappé both on the horizon. Host: James Allcott Guests: Daniel Cook and Henry Hill Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott sits down with Daniel Cook (@HLTCO) and Henry Hill (@Henry_Hill94) to discuss expectations within lower half Premier League clubs, with Crystal Palace fans protesting (successfully) for change, West Ham fans turning on David Moyes, and fans of other lower half clubs begging for more ambition. The trio discuss what the expectations should be for teams trying to break into the top six of the Premier League. Host: James Allcott Guests: Daniel Cook and Henry Hill Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott is joined by ‘The Irish Guy’ (@the_irishguy) to rank the worst predictions of all time! With an eclectic mix of pundits, ex-footballers, and YouTubers there are some howlers in here that will offer nostalgia but also the chance to reminisce on these takes that aged woefully. Host: James Allcott Guests: Michael Ramsay, a.k.a. The Irish Guy Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott is joined by The Irish Guy (@the_irishguy) to discuss what "ripple effects" the traitors in football have had and where they have led us today. Did Tevez to Manchester City need to happen for the sake of the club? Could Tottenham have become the next Manchester United if Sol Campbell had stayed? And is Fabian Delph the biggest "Villan" of all time? Host: James Allcott Guests: Michael Ramsay, a.k.a. The Irish Guy Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott is joined by football shirt guru and away day connoisseur, Ellis Platten (@ellis_platten) to discuss the best away days in football. The pair also put together a tier list of the best and worst guests on his popular series ‘Shirt Shopping’. Host: James Allcott Guests: Ellis Platten Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott is joined by football shirt guru and YouTuber Ellis Platten (@ellis_platten) to discuss the world of football fashion, its impact on the game and the culture surrounding it. Why are retro shirts seen as investments? What are the dangers of shirt collecting? And most important of all, what happened to the snood? Host: James Allcott Guest: Ellis Platten Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott is joined by Alex (@Amonfootball) from ‘The Different Knock’ and Cai (@ProducerCai) to rank the best signings of the “Emirates Era” made by Arsenal. Prepare for a detailed look at the highs and lows of the post-Wenger era, the strange signings that followed, and some of the best business under Arteta. Who takes the number one spot? Because it’s not who you think! Host: James Allcott Guests: Alex Moneypenny and Cai Jones Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott is joined by Alex (@Amonfootball) from The Different Knock and Laurence McKenna to discuss what will really happen during the manager merry-go-round over the coming months. Is there a stand-out candidate for Liverpool? Will they poach another Premier League manager? Is De Zerbi destined for the Barcelona job? And will any of this affect Unai Emery? Host: James Allcott Guests: Alex Moneypenny and Laurence McKenna Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Port Vale FC first team physio Michael Green reveals the truth behind the treatment room door and breaks down football's most iconic injuries. Host: James Allcott Guests: Michael Green Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott is joined by Manchester United ownership expert, and the face of United Peoples TV, Sam Peoples to discuss the INEOS takeover. Christmas Eve British Billionaire, Sir Jim Ratcliffe acquired 25 per-cent of Manchester United taking control of football operations. This podcast explores the possibilitiy of the return of the almighty Red Devils, if they can shake the shadow of Sir Alex to create a new identity, and if so who will be the casualties? 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

James is joined by a well-prepared Paul Machin from Redmen TV as we work to rank every Jurgen Klopp signing for his beloved Liverpool football club. Who will take the no. 1 spot?! Host: James Allcott Guests: Paul Machin Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Redmen TV’s Paul Machin sits down with James to discuss how Tottenham and Aston Villa’s fixtures, AFCON and Timo Werner, could decide the Premier League title race, then reveal five reasons why it will be Liverpool’s year. Host: James Allcott Guests Paul Machin Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With 2024 upon us, James Allcott sits down with Cormac McAinsh, the man behind the Football Meta YouTube channel, to explore the possible tactical trends we could see in football in 2024. Host: James Allcott Guests: Cormac McAinsh Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s quiz time and James Allcott is joined by a super star line up for the second time this week made up of Flav (@Flav_Bateman), Rory (@Chelsearory), Buvey (@lawrence_buvey), Lyés (@LyezBouzidi10), Cams (@culturecams), and most importantly, the quiz master himself, Luke (@LukePingu). The guys take on the biggest football quiz of the year but there can only be two victors, and it may not be who you think… Host: James Allcott Guests: Guests: Flav Bateman, Rory Jennings, Buvey, Lyés Bouzidi and Luke 'Pingu' Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott is joined by a star studded line-up of Flav (@Flav_Bateman), Rory (@Chelsearory), Buvey (@lawrence_buvey) and Lyés (@LyesBouzidi10) to discuss the biggest, most important, and funniest football moments of 2023. The group discuss Man City’s historic treble, Liverpool’s 7-0 annihilation of Man Utd back in March, Nathan Jones’ interesting post match interviews and so much more! Host: James Allcott Guests: Flav Bateman, Rory Jennings, Buvey and Lyés Bouzidi Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott is joined by Guillem Balague (@GuillemBalague) to speak about one person, and one person only. The best to ever do it? Possibly. The one true heir to Maradona’s throne? Possibly. That person is of course Messi and in this podcast James and Guillem dive into the story behind Lionel Messi’s World Cup win and how this changed not only Messi’s status within the game but the entire footballing world. Host: James Allcott Guests: Guillem Balague Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott is joined by Kweku Afari (@Kweku_Afari) and Daniel Cook (@HLTCO) to discuss ‘Who have been the top 10 players of 2023?’. Which players have had the best 2023 calendar year? And who is ranked number one? Who missed out? Does Haaland have to be number one or is there one player who takes top spot? And of course, what is world class and does Ollie Watkins fit the description? Kweku’s channel - https://youtube.com/@KwekuAfari?si=FBNJGPll5Jt2LwwY Dan’s Channel: https://youtube.com/@HLTCOMEDIA?si=lH9p667d_jwH9VTc Host: James Allcott Guests: Kweku Afari and Daniel Cook Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Alex Adey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices