The Ripple Effect with James Lawrence Allcott

James Allcott is joined by Sharky (@ohnosharky), Fuad Cadani (@FuadCadani), and Cai Jones (@ProducerCai) to discuss a wide variety of subjects. One topic is five changes Sharky would make to football. The quartet also discusses the Prime Card and the fallout from KSI's and King Kenny’s defeats. And, of course, Sharky predicts Arsenal’s season following his prediction that Arteta would shine at Arsenal! Host: James Allcott Guests: Sharky, Fuad Cadani, 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 sits down with Alex Moneypenny (@AMonFootball) from The Different Knock, Harry Brooks (@hbrooks_coach), and Dr. Rajpol Brar (@3cbPerformance) to discuss why there are so many injuries this season. Are injuries on the rise, and are there any specific reasons for why this is? The quartet also look at the golden talents we’ve lost to career-ruining injuries and why we may be set to lose more talents if things continue as they are … Host: James Allcott Guests: Alex Moneypenny, Harry Brooks and Dr. Rajpol Brar 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 Alex Moneypenny (@AMonFootball) from The Different Knock and Harry Brooks (@hbrooks_coach) to settle the debate around Tottenham and their "title charge." The trio also dive deep into the remaining fixtures of 2023, including Manchester United’s "Hell Month," Tottenham’s lovely run, Bournemouth’s "Gary O’Neill" derby and Chelsea’s nightmare fixture list. The trio also look at why the bottom three could make the Premier League even stronger next season and why this will be a game changer for Wolves, Nottingham Forest and Everton. Host: James Allcott Guests: Alex Moneypenny and Harry Brooks 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 Reuben Pinder (@ReubenPinder) and James Waine (@JamezWaine) to preview what is potentially the biggest, most high-stakes Premier League match of the season! The trio discuss all things Arsenal and Manchester City and where both teams currently stand within the climate of the Premier League. What if Arsenal win? Is that the best outcome for Spurs? And will it lead to Pep walking?! Host: James Allcott Guest: Reuben Pinder and James Waine 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 Reuben Pinder (@ReubenPinder) to discuss everything wrong with VAR. The pair also discuss some of the biggest talking points from the weekend such as Aston Villa’s six-goal hammering of Brighton and what the repercussions for both teams will be. Are Chelsea finally good or have their problems just begun? And what is Kai Havertz’s ceiling? Host: James Allcott Guest: Reuben Pinder Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott is rejoined by Carlo Ancelotti and AC Milan expert Dev Bajwa (@ammandev) to discuss how Ancelotti redefined AC Milan and European football in the early 2000s, and why one player in particular holds the key to why football is the way it is today. Host: James Allcott Guest: Dev Bajwa 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 Faysal (@elfayz_) once again to rip apart the top 100 players list, made up and posted by GDC Media. The trio is also joined by Cai Jones (@ProducerCai), who provides the stats, facts and figures. The trio discusses who is the real second GOAT and whether it's still Cristiano Ronaldo. Why is Di María so highly ranked? And of course, who should be in this list that missed out altogether? Host: James Allcott Guests: Kweku Afari, Faysal 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 once again by Kweku Afari (@Kweku_Afari) and making his ‘Ripple Effect’ debut, Faysal (@elfayz_). Cai Jones (@ProducerCai) also joins the trio to provide the stats and settle the debates. In the first installment of the week, the trio dive into the ‘Ripple Effects’ from Game Week 5 of the Premier League season and why Game Week 5 could live long in the memory when it comes to which managers will see the boot over the next few weeks and which clubs are in crisis. Host: James Allcott Guest: Kweku Afari, Faysal 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 returning Daniel Cook (@HLTCO) to discuss the ins and outs of every failed ‘out’ over the summer. The pair look at the biggest failed transfers of the summer window, and what would have been the outcomes if these transfers had gone through. Is Maguire leaving the beginning of the end for Man Utd? Is keeping Partey a huge mistake by Arsenal? Will Bayern Munich’s failures on deadline day increase their chances of winning the Champions League? And of course, did Man City’s failed Paqueta move result in some panic buys from Pep? Host: James Allcott Guest: 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 Dev Bajwa (@ammandev) and Alex Moneypenny (@AMonFootball) to discuss the ripple effects of the season so far, as suggested by YOU. The trio also discuss the truth about Arsenal versus Manchester United at the weekend and what we've learned from the clash. Which Man United players will be hung out to dry, and is Sancho one of them? But also, what has Kai Havertz’s season been like so far, and is Arteta right to stick by him? Host: James Allcott Guests: Dev Bajwa and Alex Moneypenny Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott is once again joined by Fuad Cadani (@FuadCadani), but this time to discuss deadline days past and present. Why did the Everton Dildo change everything for deadline day? Did the Ozil signing mean the end for Unai Emery? Was Luis Suárez the worst thing to ever happen to Brendan Rodgers? And why Salah's departure wins Scotland the Euros … Host: James Allcott Guest: Fuad Cadani Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott chats with Fuad Cadani (@FuadCadani) about how Tottenham should actually spend the Harry Kane money. Which positions do Tottenham need to strengthen in? How crucial is a striker? Is Brennan Johnson the answer? Does 'Football Manager' have a big part to play? The pair explore options across Europe and even further afield as to who Tottenham should buy before deadline day. Host: James Allcott Guest: Fuad Cadani Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott is joined for the second time this week by Laurence McKenna (@lozcast) and Jamie Slevin to discuss what is truly the most impactful Liverpool XI. What was Steven Gerrard’s biggest moment? What did Jamie Carragher’s own goals in 1999 mean for the club? And what role did John Barnes’s dad play in the film ‘Cool Runnings’? Host: James Allcott Guest: Laurence McKenna and Jamie Slevin Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott welcomes backs Laurence McKenna and also welcomes Jamie Slevin, who is making his ‘Ripple Effect’ debut. The trio discuss how Liverpool can fix their season and mount a title challenge while also putting forward their options for defensive midfield, center back, and right back. And of course, is it even possible to get all three positions sorted before the window closes? Host: James Allcott Guests: Laurence McKenna and Jamie Slevin Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Culture Cams (@CultureCams) and Lyez Bouzidi (@LyezBouzidi10) make their second appearances of the week. In this episode, the pair and host, James Allcott, sit down to discuss who the most meaningful Manchester United players of all time are. Is Beckham the obvious answer? What is Bobby Charlton’s legacy? Is Gary Neville one of the all-time greats? And can Wayne Rooney even make the team? Host: James Allcott Guest: Culture Cams and Lyes Bouzidi Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott welcomes Culture Cams (@CultureCams) as well as Lyes Bouzidi (@LyesBouzidi10), who makes his 'Ripple Effect' debut. The trio dive deep into what recent transfer goings-on mean for the Premier League but also for Europe. How are Chelsea able to spend so much? Have Liverpool just shot themselves in the foot? What is Neymar's legacy? And of course, what's next for all the teams involved? Host: James Allcott Guests: Culture Cams and Lyes 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 again by FPL experts Sujan Shah & James Linden to discuss the biggest moments of Fantasy Premier League. Who are the true cult heroes of FPL? What were ‘The Ripple Effects’ of the infamous FPL controversies? Is FPL single-handedly changing the way we view football and how we perceive football fans? And of course, what will the new Premier League stoppage time rules mean for FPL this season? Host: James Allcott Guest: Sujan Shah and James Linden 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 ‘FPL’ experts Sujan Shah & James Linden also known as @PlanetFPLPod. The trio put forward their predictions for how the Premier League will pan out this season. Will anyone out-score Erling Haaland this season? Who will be the first manager to go this season? Are there any surprises we should be looking out for? And of course, what does this look like from an FPL perspective? Host: James Allcott Guest: Sujan Shah & James Linden Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott sits down to discuss the cost of promotion to and relegation from the Premier League. Joining him is English Football League expert Ali Maxwell from ‘Not the Top 20 Podcast.’ The duo discuss what the season may hold for the newly promoted teams, and how much money you really have to spend to survive in the Premier League. And of course, what the season will hold for the relegated teams: Southampton, Leicester, and Leeds. Host: James Allcott Guest: Ali Maxwell Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott welcomes back Hugh Woozencroft to discuss the game-changing ripple effects from the Saudi Pro League and why it may benefit some Premier League clubs while also dooming others. Will Mbappe make the move, and will that elevate the league for decades to come? What will the Jordan Henderson transfer mean? And of course, what have we learned from preseason so far? Host: James Allcott Guest: Hugh Woozencroft 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), Joe Donnohue (@JoeDonnohue) and the returning Kweku Afari (@Kweku_Afari) to shine a light on the unearthed gems from the England under-21 squad and what the ripple effects will be from their historic continental triumph. Who are the players that will now look to secure moves? How do we view youth football in England? Does Mudryk need a haircut to save his career? And what is the future of the England national team? And of course, what is Thomas Gravesen’s role in all this? Host: James Allcott Guests: Harry Brooks, Joe Donnohue and Kweku Afari 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 Culture Cams (@Culturecams) and Kweku Afari (@Kweku_Afari) to discuss the big transfers that have happened so far. Will Mason Mount thrive at Manchester United next season? Is Declan Rice the most important transfer of the summer? What role will Kai Havertz have at Arsenal? And why could the Kim Min-jae transfer to Bayern Munich result in the Wolves being relegated next season? Host: James Allcott Guests: Culture Cams and Kweku Afari Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott discussed ‘How Aston Villa will set up in 2025’ with Aston Villa fan, broadcaster, and podcaster, Dan Bardell (@DanBardell). The pair discuss what this summer holds for the club with Unai Emery and Monchi set to have a substantial budget and subsequent ample spending power ahead of next season’s European tour. Host: James Allcott Guest: Dan Bardell 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 Flav from ‘The Fighting Cock' to discuss what the future of Tottenham will be and how it will affect the future of football as we know it. The pair discuss the ins and outs, Harry Kane, and who could be the casualties under Ange Postecoglou at Spurs. Host: James Allcott Guest: Flav 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 to discuss the chain reactions of the biggest transfers this summer. James and Dougie discuss Harry Kane’s future and what that holds for the likes of Kolo Muani, Victor Osimhen, and even Declan Rice. What will the future hold for Kylian Mbappé and PSG? And how does Gianluca Scamacca become involved in all of this? 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

James Allcott welcomes back @Rimedi to discuss some big topics: the Champions League final between Manchester City and Inter Milan (14:58), the recent moves by the Saudi Pro League and what the huge sums of money being doled out to some of the best players in the world mean for football going forward (38:15). Will the money provided by the state give the league a platform to get to the top five? And will we see a restructuring of European football and, more important, the Champions League? Host: James Allcott Guest: Rimedi 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 Nicky Hawkins from West Ham Fan TV to talk all things West Ham. They discuss last season at Upton Park, what happened to Payet, the real reason Declan Rice has become who he is, and what happens if West Ham win the Europa Conference League. All of this and more in this installment of ‘The Ripple Effect.’ Host: James Allcott Guest: Nicky Hawkins Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott, Ciarán Carlin, and JCC look back at the consequential ripples of being in an FA Cup final and what the ramifications of the big moments have been for clubs such as Everton, Portsmouth, Liverpool, Chelsea, and many more. They also discuss the impending FA Cup final of Manchester City vs. Manchester United and what a potential Manchester City treble could mean for Manchester United’s 1999 treble. Host: James Allcott Guest: Ciarán Carlin and JCC 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 Ciarán Carlin and JCC to discuss the ripple effects from the final day of the Premier League season. The trio discuss the high points, the low points, and what the future holds for the likes of Southampton, Aston Villa, Fulham, Leeds, and more. Haaland vs. Kane is also debated: Who is the better player following on from the culmination of the Golden Boot race? Host: James Allcott Guest: Ciarán Carlin and JCC Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott and Daniel Cook (@HLTCO) discuss the ‘Free Agents Effect’ and who have been the best free transfers of all time. The pair also discuss who the best free agents this summer could be with Youri Tielemans, Lionel Messi, Wilfried Zaha, and many more up for grabs. And of course, what does the future hold for Liverpool with a quartet of players soon to be leaving for free? Host: James Allcott Guests: Daniel Cook Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott looks at the ins and outs of the Premier League season with Daniel Cook (@HLTCO). The pair discuss what have been the defining moments of the Premier League season and what have been the ripples brought to us by the defining moments. The Conte rant, Casemiro’s red card against Palace, the Darwin Nunez effect, and many more key moments all discussed in this week’s episode of ‘The Ripple Effect’. Host: James Allcott Guests: Daniel Cook Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott welcomes back Chris Ryan and Laurence McKenna to discuss the ins, the outs, the good and the bad of the Champions League semifinals and what the unsung casualties have been from what can only be described as the biggest moments in European football heritage. The trio also dive into the interesting parallels between football/the Premier League and basketball/the NBA and what the ripples that bring both sports together are. Host: James Allcott Guests: Chris Ryan and Laurence McKenna Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott and guest, Hugh Woozencroft chat about ‘Manager Disciples’ in football and what have been the ‘Ripple Effects’ of Sir Alex Ferguson, Johan Cruyff, and Sir Bobby Robson, and how their legacy still has an effect on modern day football years after their retirement. The pair also look at who the next disciples will be, with the likes of Xavi, Kompany, and Arteta all graduating from the Pep Guardiola school of football. James and Hugh also have a look at the landscape of thr Premier League after Southampton's relegation. And of course, how Chelsea will fare under Mauricio Pochettino. Host: James Allcott Guest: Hugh Woozencroft Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott discusses the relegation battle with representatives from each of the teams involved. Jack from the 'Big Strong Leicester Boys Podcast,' Wolverine from Forest Fan TV, Harry from 'The Saints Score,' Lewis Deighton from LUFC Lewis and @CaiStatsFTBL all join. The landscape of the relegation battle, the ripples that got them to this point and, most important, what will happen moving forward are all discussed. Host: James Allcott Guests: Jack from the 'Big Strong Leicester Boys Podcast,' Wolverine from Forest Fan TV, Harry from 'The Saints Score,' Lewis Deighton 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 sits down for a vibrant discussion all about Serie A and Italian football with Italian football experts Nima Tavallaey Roodsari and Gianni Buttice. The trio talk all things Italian, including Juventus’s crisis, what has happened to Inter and AC Milan, and the enigma that is Romelu Lukaku. They also dive deep into the inner workings of Napoli and how they have gone from top-four challengers to one of the best teams in world football. Host: James Allcott Guests: Nima Tavallaey Roodsari and Gianni Buttice 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 Nubaid Haroon, host of The No Ratings Pod, to discuss the past, present, and future of the Ballon D'or. Who are the runners and riders? What is the fallout from the Ronaldo vs. Messi era? Who are the victims of this? Could Mo Salah and Gareth Bale have won a Ballon D'or if a couple of things went differently? And, of course, what does the future of the award hold for Haaland, Mbappe, Vinicius Junior, and Jude Bellingham? Host: James Allcott Guest: Nubaid Haroon Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production Supervision: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott sits down with Lawrence ‘Buvey’ and @Rimedi to speak about the biggest transfers made in the Premier League this season and what their effects are. What does Mudryk flopping mean for Chelsea’s transfer strategy? How good is Gabriel Jesus? What has his effect been? And many transfers discussed in ‘The Ripple Effect’. Host: James Allcott Guest: Lawrence “Buvey” and Rimedi Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production Supervision: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott is joined by Lawrence “Buvey” and Harry Symeou to discuss the huge moments that have led to the chaotic circumstances of this Premier League season. Where does this start? Does it stem from Arteta signing for Arsenal back in 2011? When did Pep decide to bring in Haaland? What part do Liverpool play in the title race? All discussed in this week’s ‘The Ripple Effect.’ Host: James Allcott Guest: Lawrence “Buvey” and Harry Symeou 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 broadcaster and Newcastle fan Emil Franchi to dive deep into the ins and outs of the Newcastle takeover. The pair discuss Mike Ashley’s involvement at Newcastle and how it led to the takeover, what's happened since the takeover, the effect on the fans, and what the expectations have become. And, of course: What is the future for Newcastle? Host: James Allcott Guest: Emil Franchi Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott and Emil Franchi discuss who of Manchester United, Liverpool, Brighton, Tottenham, Newcastle, and Aston Villa will finish in the top four and what Champions League football means for the clubs. The pair also discuss what missing out on Champions League football means for the clubs and who will be the biggest losers from missing out on a coveted fourth-place spot. Can Brighton surprise everyone in the Champions League? What does it mean for the next Spurs manager? What next for Liverpool? All discussed in this week’s episode of 'The Ripple Effect.' Host: James Allcott Guest: Emil Franchi 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 European football expert Jack Collins to traverse the landscape of European football and to investigate what the future holds for the big dogs across the continent. The pair also discuss why Serie A may become a new powerhouse in the game as they look to regain their '90s status. They also hop over to Italy for a Bayern Munich deep dive as they analyse the current direction of the Bavarian club. And of course, Real Madrid’s Champions League tie against Chelsea. Host: James Allcott Guest: Jack Collins Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott welcomes back Zac Djellab and Laurence McKenna to discuss the fierce history surrounding Chelsea and Liverpool. Where does the rivalry originate? Is this one of the fiercest rivalries in England? What parts do Rafa Benítez and José Mourinho play in the rivalry and what did their war of words mean for both clubs? And of course why Steven Gerrard is the personification of the rivalry and possibly the most important part of the whole story. Host: James Allcott Guests: Zac Djellab and Laurence McKenna 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 Zac Djellab and Laurence McKenna to unravel the chaos of Chelsea following the sacking of Graham Potter. The trio also discuss the recent dismissal of Brendan Rodgers alongside the Crystal Palace rejuvenation under Roy Hodgson. Who will be the new managers for Leicester and Chelsea? What will the outcomes be if they don’t get it right? And of course, the trio look ahead to the Chelsea vs Liverpool match and what it entails for both clubs! Host: James Allcott Guests: Zac Djellab and Laurence McKenna Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There are endless possibilities and ripples when we talk about Cristiano Ronaldo’s career. In this episode, James Allcott and Joe Thomlinson discuss one of the most unique, exciting, and successful footballing careers in the history of the game. But it could have been oh so different. The pair discuss the move to Arsenal that never was, his move to Real Madrid and why this harmed Karim Benzema, and what his legacy looks like now after his move to Al-Nassr. 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 and Joe Thomlinson sit down to discuss Cesc Fàbregas’s 2020 prediction that no. 10s in football are at the end of their time and why diminutive, creative players are being phased out of modern football. What will this hold for the future of football? Will we ever see another Messi or Maradona? James and Joe also discuss the future of England and why there’s reason to be positive going forward. But has Southgate’s time come to an end, and what should the FA do going forward? Who are the players that can end the England heartbreaks, and could this come as soon as 2028? 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 Rory Jennings to take a look at the life and times of Frank Lampard. The pair discuss Lampard’s astronomical impact at Chelsea, the ripple that caused the move, and how Lampard has affected the game since going into management. Where next for Frank Lampard? And is he one of the all-time greats of English football? Host: James Allcott Guest: Rory Jennings 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 Rory Jennings to critically break down THAT Conte interview. They take a close look at who is to blame, the Tottenham culture or Conte himself? James and Rory also break down and read between the lines of the rant. What are the ramifications of this interview? What are the next steps for Tottenham? Which players deserve the criticism? And of course what next for Conte? Host: James Allcott Guest: Rory Jennings 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 Sam Peoples of United Peoples TV to discuss who the new owners of Manchester United will be. The pair also discuss the fallout from this, such as what Man United would become under Qatari ownership, how much money the prospective new owners can spend and the moral aspects of it all. With Jim Ratcliffe also in contention, James and Sam discuss who the preferred bidder for Man United should be. And of course, which players should the club purchase with the money? Host: James Allcott Guest: Sam Peoples 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 Baz from Toffee TV for a deep dive into Farhad Moshiri’s seven years in charge of Everton. James and Baz look at what the main issues have been over this period and where the real problems are at the club. Looking at the transfers, managerial appointments, and plans for Bramley-Moore stadium, the pair discuss the positive and negative aspects of the Moshiri era. Host: James Allcott Guest: Baz from Toffee TV 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 lifelong Birmingham City fan Will Brazier to discuss the recent events at the weekend, including Liverpool’s 7-0 thrashing of Manchester United, Arsenal’s last-gasp winner, and what it means for Reiss Nelson, and of course West Ham’s struggles against Brighton. But most importantly the pair attempt to map out the next 15 years of Jude Bellingham’s career. Who will he sign for this summer? Is he capable of becoming an all-time great? What part does Modric play in this? How important is a Premier League title for Bellingham? Will we see Jude Bellingham back at Birmingham one day? The first player-owner? Host: James Allcott Guest: Will Brazier Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices