The Ripple Effect with James Lawrence Allcott

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

James Allcott is joined by Ed from PSG Talk alongside Dan Hilton from 'The Barcelona Podcast' to analyze why the Barcelona 6-1 PSG caused shockwaves throughout Europe. Who was impacted the most? Why is Neymar the main character? And who were the real losers from this match? The trio look at the post-event effects of THAT Sergi Roberto goal, THOSE refereeing mistakes, and of course WHAT happened later… Host: James Allcott Guest: Ed from PSG Talk, Dan Hilton 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 Bateman from 'The Fighting Cock' to discuss how Casemiro is holding the collective hands of every Manchester United player as he elevates them to success and how Harry Kane’s career could have gone down a route entirely different to what we know today. And of course the ripples from the weekend’s action in London, both at Wembley and at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Host: James Allcott Guest: Flav Bateman 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 Laurence McKenna to discuss Sam Allardyce’s 67-day stint in charge of the England national team. The pair discuss: what were the short-, medium-, and long-term effects for what was the shortest period in charge from any England manager. What has it meant to Gareth Southgate? Where would he be now without Allardyce leaving? Who are the players who would have made it under Big Sam? All these cosmic ripples are addressed, explained, and evaluated in this installment of ‘The Ripple Effect.’ 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

James Allcott is joined by Laurence McKenna to discuss how Neil Warnock could shepherd in a new wave of managerial appointments. What would happen if Graham Potter were to ACTUALLY get sacked by Chelsea? Was Abramovic the ruthless one or the fan base? And of course with the Loris Karius Cup final on the horizon, we tuck into the ripple effects of a galaxy of cast members that have collided to set up a movie-style moment for Newcastle's third-choice keeper. 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

The Ripple Effect opens its doors with its first episode. James Allcott and guest Chris Ryan kick off by diving into the ramifications of Conor Coady's upbringing, Rodrigo Bentancur's injury, and that warm, fuzzy feeling that only VAR debacles could bring. It's then time to explore the options that have arisen from the rise to prominence of midfield saviour 18-year-old Stefan Bajčetić in the wake of the Merseyside derby. In terms of top jobs, it doesn't get much bigger than Manchester United and more volatile than Elon Musk. Why is Elon so fascinated with the Red Devils? All that and more in the first chapter of The Ripple Effect... Host: James Allcott Guest: Chris Ryan Producer: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join James Allcott, a YouTuber, broadcaster, and football enthusiast, as he takes you on a journey through The Ripple Effect, a captivating football podcast. James and his expert guests delve into the complex and far-reaching consequences of the beautiful game, exploring the impact of both current events and pivotal moments from the past. From the pitch to the lives of those involved, every action in football has the potential to create a Ripple Effect, shaping the outcome of the game and leaving a lasting impression. James and his guests bring a fresh perspective, analyzing the numerous ramifications of the sport and how they have impacted the game we all love. Tune in every week and immerse yourself in the world of football as James Allcott and his guests navigate The Ripple Effect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices