The Totally Football Show with James Richardson

It’s Jimbo, Lynsey Hooper and Duncan Alexander on the pod after Day 12 of the World Cup.Japan and Morocco make surprise progressions and Belgium and Germany make surprise exits.The reigning runners up Croatia progress despite some uninspiring performances so far. Juraj Vrdoliak gives us the perspective from Croatia.Germany are one of two big teams to go out today and Rafa Honigstein gives us his reaction from the bowels of the Al Bayt Stadium. We look back to look ahead as Ghana and Uruguay prepare to face off for the first time since that infamous 2010 quarter final in South Africa.The Athletic’s Carl Anka reminds us why it grates Ghanaians so much still.Gilmar Deledon joins us from Uruguay to tell us they don’t think about Ghana at all… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s Jimbo, Maram AlBaharna and Tim Spiers on the pod after Day 11 of the World Cup as Australia, Argentina and Poland advance to the knockout stages.Samantha Lewis joins us after Australia pulled off a shock knockout stage progression at Denmark’s expense.Argentina make early fears of a premature exit after their defeat to Saudi Arabia seem premature after a comfortable win over a Poland side who started counting yellow cards to avoid elimination. Mexico so nearly made it through but a conservative start to the tournament couldn’t be compensated for by a barnstorming finish against Saudi Arabia.Looking ahead, Belgium face behind the scenes bedlam and an improving Croatian side as obstacles to their progress in this World Cup. Kristoff Terreur gives us a review of what could be a hellish night for the Red Devils.This Totally Football Show was produced by Steve Hankey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s Jimbo, Adrian Clarke and Matt Davies-Adams in the pod after Day 10 of the World Cup as England and USA advance to the knockout stages.Alex Abnos joins us on the final whistle after USA win the tactical battle with Iran and show they have players for the big occasion.It’s a stroll for England against Wales with the recalled Rashford and Foden grabbing the goals. A good night for Southgate and for Rashford, unrecognisable from where he was a year agoNext up for the Three Lions, steely Senegal show they’re a team full of winners as they grind their way to victory over Ecuador and the knockout stages.Netherlands join them with an easy win over Qatar. Michiel Jongsma joins us to try and determine whether the Dutch are any good. And Martin Mazur looks ahead to a day where Messi’s World Cup could come to an end.Produced by Charlie Jones.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Wales 0-3 England (04.30)• PART 2: USA 1-0 Iran with Alexander Abnos (13.30)• PART 3a: Ecuador 1-2 Senegal (22.00) • PART 3b: Netherlands 2-0 Qatar with Michiel Jongsma (28.00)• PART 4a: Wednesday preview (37.00)• PART 4b: Poland v Argentina preview, with Martin Mazur (41.00)SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £2 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS• theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo, Sasha Goryunov and Duncan Alexander gather to summarise Day 9 of the World Cup.We had two contenders for game of the tournament on the same day!Cameroon took the lead against Serbia but the Serbs scored three in succession to lead 3-1 only for Cameroon to drag it back to 3-3.The result probably means both sides are out but Vincent Aboubakar did score a lovely lob.Ghana looked like they were sailing to victory with a 2-0 lead over South Korea heading into half time. Then two goals in three second half minutes saw South Korea level before Mohammed Kudus scored his second, Ghana’s third, and secure what could be a massive three points in Group H.Massive because Portugal’s win over Uruguay sees the Portuguese qualify and leaves Ghana in pole position to follow them through.Plus we look ahead to the biggest game at the tournament tomorrow… Iran vs USA.Bassil Mikdadi gives us the Iranian perspective on their winner takes all game.And The Athletic’s Sam Stejskal gives us the perspective from the American side.Produced by Charlie Jones & Steve Hankey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo, Tim Spiers and Adrian Clarke gather to summarise Day 8 of the World Cup as Germany stay alive.It’s all about the supersubs for Spain and Germany as the spoils are shared in Qatar. Is Niclas Fullkrug the long awaited answer to Hansi Flick’s striking problems?Morocco upset underwhelming Belgium in Group F. Maher Mezahi joins us to celebrate manager Walid Regragui. Canada become the second team to exit the competition after defeat to Croatia. They’re creative but why were they naive? And are we underestimating the 2018 finalists?Plus we look ahead to Monday’s action as Oliver Zesiger tells us why we should be talking more about Switzerland as they prepare to face Brazil.Produced by Charlie Jones.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Spain 1-1 Germany with Raphael Honigstein (04.30)• PART 1b: Japan 0-1 Costa Rica (13.30)• PART 2a: Croatia 4-1 Canada (14.00) • PART 2b: Belgium 0-2 Morocco with Maher Mezahi (25.00)• PART 3a: Monday preview (35.00)• PART 3b: Brazil v Switzerland preview, with Oliver Zesiger (38.00)SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR THE FIRST 6 MONTHS• theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo’s joined by Michael Cox and Dom Fifield to dissect a pivotal Day 7 of World Cup action.Argentina stay in the tournament with a 2-0 victory over Mexico in Doha. Is this the start of something special? Or are they too reliant on Messi magic? And elsewhere in Group C, it’s a big day for Robert Lewandowski and Wojciech Szczesny.France are the first nation through to the last 16 with the irresistible Kylian Mbappe leading the holders to victory over Denmark. And it looks like Australia could be joining them. Samantha Lewis tells us about the fight and the fire of the Socceroos.Plus we look at all the slow first halves and Raphael Honigstein previews what could be the curtain call for Germany as they prepare to face Spain on Sunday.Produced by Charlie Jones.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Argentina 2-0 Mexico (03.30)• PART 2a: Poland 2-0 Saudi Arabia (11.00)• PART 2b: France 2-1 Denmark (14.00) • PART 2c: Tunisia 0-1 Australia with Samantha Lewis (23.00)• PART 3a: Sunday preview (35.00)• PART 3b: Germany v Spain preview, with Raphael Honigstein (36.00)SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR THE NEXT 12 MONTHS• theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day 6 of the World Cup and Jimbo’s joined by Tom Williams, Liam Thame, Omid Djalili and more!England and USA battle to a goalless draw as The Athletic’s Paul Tenorio once again rues missed opportunities for the US. And why can’t Gareth Southgate find room for Phil Foden?The early game between Wales and Iran highlights the agony of sporting defeat, the ecstasy of sporting victory and as Omid outlines, the grief surrounding what’s happening back home in Iran. But can progress to the last 16 help highlight Iran’s troubles to the world?Elsewhere, Qatar are the earliest exiting hosts ever as Enter Valencia continues to rack up the stats for Ecuador. And we ask Sebastian Garcia about the mood in Buneos Aires as they face potential elimination against Mexico on Saturday.Produced by Charlie Jones.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: England 0-0 USA with Paul Tenorio (03.00)• PART 2: Wales 0-2 Iran with Omid Djalili (13.00)• PART 3: Netherlands 1-1 Ecuador & Qatar 1-3 Senegal (28.00) • PART 4a: Neymar out for the next 2 games (36.00)• PART 4b: Saturday preview (38.00)• PART 4c: Argentina v Mexico preview, with Sebastian Garcia (41.00)SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR THE NEXT 12 MONTHS• theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo welcomes Carl Anka and Adrian Clarke into the studio on Day 5 of the World Cup.Favourites Brazil opened their campaign by seeing off Serbia 2-0 courtesy of two goals from Richarlison.ESPN Brazil’s Natalie Gedra says aloha from Doha to give her reaction.Uruguay and South Korea brought us yet another 0-0 in this World Cup.Switzerland edged past Cameroon 1-0 as goalscorer Bree Embolo didn’t celebrate netting against the land of his birth.Plus Portugal beat Ghana in a thrilling 3-2 victory. And we look ahead to Friday’s action as The Athletic’s Sam Stejskal gives us the American perspective on USA vs England.Produced by Steve Hankey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo welcomes Duncan Alexander and Sasha Goryunov into the studio on Day 4 of the World Cup.The less said about Morocco versus Croatia the better but after that there were some amazing games. Japan pegged back 2014 world champions Germany to produce the biggest shock of the tournament… had Saudi Arabia not beaten Argentina. The German players showed that a protest is actually possible at this World Cup with hands over their mouths and rainbows on their laces.Spain smacked Costa Rica for seven. Is this just a lovely day out for La Roja or the start of something more? Canada somehow lost to a Belgium side that have aged…And we look ahead to Thursday’s action as Jose Delgado talks to us about the prospects for Portugal against Ghana. Produced by Steve Hankey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo is joined by Jay Harris, Liam Tharme, James Horncastle, Joshua Kloke and Wael Jabir after a historic day 3 in Qatar.Saudi Arabia shock the world by coming from behind to beat Argentina. How far can the Saudis go? How much did the lack of a plan B expose Lionel Scaloni?We look ahead to Wednesday’s action as The Athletic’s Joshua Kloke previews the biggest game in the history of the Canadian national team as they prepare to take on the number 2 ranked team in the world Belgium. Canada don’t have a new kit but will they look the part?France also come from behind to make light work of Australia, with Olivier Giroud equalling the all-time France scoring record. And elsewhere there’s plenty of goals saved above average from Ochoa, Denmark and Tunisia.Plus some fretting over Kane’s ankle and Ronaldo’s employment.Produced by Charlie Jones.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Ronaldo’s off and Kane’s ankle (01.30)• PART 1b: Argentina 1-2 Saudi Arabia with Wael Jabir & James Horncastle (04.00)• PART 1c: Mexico 0-0 Poland (22.30) • PART 2a: France 4-1 Australia (27.00)• PART 2b: Denmark 0-0 Tunisia (31.00)• PART 3a: A look ahead to Wednesday’s action (36.00)• PART 3b: Josh Kloke on Canada’s big day (38.00)SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR THE NEXT 12 MONTHS• theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo welcomes Carl Anka and Tom Williams into the studio on Day 2 of the World Cup, a day that generates as much conversation off the field as on it.England hammer Iran 6-2 with Gareth Southgate throwing caution to the wind with his high full-backs and Bellingham showing why he might be a player that shapes the next decade. But it’s a colossal missed opportunity as England and other European nations back down from their previous stance of wearing the One Love captain’s armband for fear of sanctions from FIFA. Adam Crafton gives us his thoughts from Qatar.Bale’s Wales come from behind to grab a draw against the USA, with Robert Page righting a potential wrong by bringing on Kieffer Moore at half-time.Sneaky good Netherlands sneak a win against Senegal on a very good day for the Gakpo fan club.And we look ahead to Tuesday’s action as Niels Harild tells us about a lot of people’s dark horses - Denmark.Produced by Charlie Jones.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Moment of the day (02.30)• PART 1b: USA 1-1 Wales (04.30)• PART 2a: England 6-2 Iran (12.00) • PART 2b: Senegal 0-2 Netherlands (18.00)• PART 2c: The armband issue with Adam Crafton (22.00)• PART 3a: A look ahead to Tuesday’s action (39.00)• PART 3b: Danish prospects with Niels Harild (42.00)SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR THE NEXT 12 MONTHS• theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo, Duncan Alexander and Matt Davies-Adams take in the opening day of the 2022 World Cup.Ecuador ease to a comfortable victory over the hosts. Are Qatar among the worst teams to compete at a World Cup or were they just overawed by the occasion?Monday sees England open their campaign against Iran as they look to score some goals for once, while pale horse the Netherlands take on Mane-less Senegal.Tom Williams sings Wales’ prospects ahead of their fixture with the USA while Sam Stejskal tells us the American kids are alright.Produced by Charlie Jones.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Qatar 0-2 Ecuador with Nick Miller (02.30)• PART 1b: Senegal v Netherlands preview (12.00)• PART 2a: England v Iran preview (20.00) • PART 2b: The Welsh perspective with Tom Williams (23.00)• PART 2c: The American perspective with Sam Stejskal (27.30)SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR THE NEXT 12 MONTHS• theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo welcomes Raphael Honigstein, Duncan Alexander, Liam Tharme and many more into the studio to dissect the final 4 groups of the Qatar World Cup.Group E includes Germany and their bogey team Spain. Rapha expects Musiala to shine while Alvaro Romeo is waiting for big things from Pedri.Group F contains the hipster clásico of Canada v Belgium, the best midfield in the tournament and the best full-back pairing in the tournament.In Group G, Natalie Gedra tells us why it’s not all about Neymar for Brazil, while Rigobert Song struggles to get to grips with the names in his Cameroon squad.And there’s Group H, the group of revenge. Carl Anka suggests Ghana would rather beat Uruguay than progress. Sungmo Lee has his eye on the Kim backline. And will Fernando Santos stink up the joint again?Produced by Charlie Jones.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Group E - will Germany flop again? (02.30)• PART 1b: Group E - Any hope for Japan or Costa Rica? (12.00)• PART 1c: Group E - Spain with Alvaro Romeo (15.30) • PART 2a: Group F - Oh Canada (and Morocco) (23.30)• PART 2b: Group F- Belgium and Croatia no longer golden? (27.30)• PART 3a: Group G - Brazil with Natalie Gedra (34.00)• PART 3b: Group G - Who progresses with Brazil? (38.00)• PART 4a: Group H - Portugal to implode? Uruguay to punch above their weight? (46.00)• PART 4b: Group H - Carl Anka on Ghana (55.00)• PART 4c: Group H - Sungmo Lee on South Korea (58.00)SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR THE FIRST 6 MONTHS• theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo, Mauricio Pochettino, Michael Cox and James Horncastle study two groups that feature two of the favourites - France and Argentina.Mauricio gives us his insight into managing the famed front three of Messi, Mbappe and Neymar. Hear why he got unlucky with Messi, wanted more consistency from Mbappe and loved every second of Neymar.As for Argentina, will the confidence gained from having won the Copa América power them on to a first World Cup since 1986?We check in with Julien Laurens on the world champions France who the rest of the panel are expecting to bore us silly in the group stage.Plus can we call Denmark dark horses? Can Poland finally deliver at a World Cup? And can you imagine rooming with Diego Maradona?Produced by Charlie Jones.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Rooming with Batistuta & Maradona (01.00)• PART 2a: Group C - Argentina free of pressure? (05.30)• PART 2b: Group C - Who else will go through? (12.00) • PART 2c: Group D - France’s chances with Julien Laurens (19.00)• PART 2d: Group D- Danish dark horses. Any chance for Australia and Tunisia? (32.00)• PART 3: Final thoughts on Groups A-D (36.00)SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR THE FIRST 6 MONTHS• theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo, Michael Cox, James Horncastle and former Spurs and PSG manager Mauricio Pochettino sit down to pick the bones out of Groups A and B as we count down to Qatar.Can England settle on a style and go all the way? Can Iran put the controversy back home behind them? Bassil Mikdadi tells us more.Are the Netherlands dark horses for the tournament under the guidance of special guy Van Gaal? Will Qatar prove to not actually be rubbish? Are we better off playing now than in June? And we ask Maher Mezahi whether Senegal can add to their AFCON glory.Produced by Charlie Jones.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Hello Mauricio (01.00)• PART 2a: Group A - Ecuador set to surprise us? (05.30)• PART 2b: Group A - Netherlands dark horses battling history (09.00) • PART 2c: Group A - Senegal’s prospects with Maher Mezahi (14.30)• PART 2d: Group A- Might Qatar not actually be rubbish? (21.00)• PART 3a: Group B - How far can England go? (26.00)• PART 3b: Group A- Iran with Bassil Mikdadi (32.00)• PART 3c: Group A- Wales and USA previews (40.00)SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR THE FIRST 6 MONTHS• theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the final time in 2022, the Euro crew of Jimbo, James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo saddle up and ride again across the continent.Napoli look to be unstoppable at the top of Serie A, while Jose Mourinho shocks everyone by severing ties with one of his own Roma players.Union Berlin continue to tumble down the Bundesliga table after getting thrashed by Freiburg. Christian Streich’s side move up to 2nd as they look to chase down Bayern.Marseille win a thriller at Monaco while Auxerre kindly allow PSG to retire for the World Cup unscathed. Alvaro proffers the idea that La Liga should stop punishing non-violence and start showing a bit more actual violence.Plus Ferguson, Felix and the best player not at the World Cup.Produced by Charlie Jones.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moment of the weekend (03.30)• PART 2: Ligue 1 - Monaco Marseille thriller (08.00)• PART 3: Bundesliga - Freiburg up to 2nd (16.00) • PART 4: La Liga - Atletico suffering under Simeone (28.00)• PART 5: Serie A - Mourinho v Karsdorp (37.00)SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR THE FIRST 6 MONTHS• theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the final time before Christmas, Jimbo reviews the Premier League weekend in the company of Rory Smith, Jay Harris and Tim Spiers.Limping, wounded Brentford produce possibly the best result in their history by winning at the Etihad. Were Man City some way off full tilt ahead of the World Cup? And will the 5 point lead for Arsenal prove crucial ahead of two head-to-heads with City in the second half of the season?When we last spoke to The Athletic’s Rob Tanner, Brendan Rodgers was on the brink of the sack from Leicester. How has it all turned around so dramatically for the Foxes?What did we make of Cristiano Ronaldo’s interview with Piers Morgan? And will Alejandro Garnacho be giving a similar one in 20 years time?Plus Nick Miller en route to Qatar, why Everton fans should be terrified, problems for Potter and Spurs as a metaphor for marriage.Produced by Charlie Jones.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Cristiano Ronaldo’s interview (01.00)• PART 1b: Man City 1-2 Brentford (06.00)• PART 1c: Wolves 0-2 Arsenal (16.00) • PART 2a: Spurs 4-3 Leeds (23.00)• PART 2b: Newcastle 1-0 Chelsea (29.00)• PART 2c: Liverpool 3-1 Southampton & Fulham 1-2 Man Utd (32.00)• PART 3a: Leicester’s rise up the table with Rob Tanner (38.00)• PART 3b: The rest of the Premier League weekend (45.00)• PART 3c: Nick Miller on the road to Qatar (56.00)SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR THE FIRST 6 MONTHS• theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic has a brand new documentary series following Ukrainian football club Shakhtar Donetsk. Here is an introduction to the series.In this episode, The Athletic’s Adam Crafton speaks to Taras Stepanenko, the captain of Ukrainian football club Shakhtar Donetsk, as he and his young family take refuge in an underground shelter when war breaks out in Ukraine. Adam also meets with Shakhtar's Croatian head coach, Igor Jovicevic, who was separated from his family when Russia invaded. Meanwhile, as the team prepares for their first match in Europe’s elite competition, the Champions League, we hear from Shakhtar midfielder Ivan Petryak, who lost a family member to the war with Russia. With all the odds against Shakhtar, can the Ukrainian club pull off a shock victory against the German club Red Bull Leipzig?CreditsPresenter: Adam CraftonProducers: Adam Crafton, Abi Paterson, Mike StavrouSound mixing: Ollie BellwoodFeaturing footage from: The Daily, AP, ABC News, Sport BILD, DW News, Al Jazeera, and BT Sport Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo welcomes back Charlie Eccleshare, Lynsey Hooper and Duncan Alexander ahead of the last Premier League weekend before the World Cup.Gareth Southgate names his England squad for Qatar with James Maddison, Ben White and Callum Wilson the big picks. The panel are just hoping Kieran Trippier doesn’t get injured this weekend.Wolves v Arsenal and Newcastle v Chelsea are the headline fixtures this weekend. Will we see full intensity from the World Cup-bound players? Will the likes of Haaland and Salah fill their boots? Will we see some very early reducers at Fulham v Man United?Nancy Frostick gives us the lowdown on possibly the biggest game of the weekend in England, the East Lancashire derby between the top two in the Championship, Burnley v Blackburn.Plus Gary Bull, pre-planned celebrations and the inconvenience of the Carabao Cup.Produced by Charlie Jones.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Scrap the League Cup? (03.30)• PART 1b: A full pelt Premier League weekend? (07.30)• PART 1c: Man City v Brentford & Newcastle v Chelsea (09.30) • PART 2a: Bournemouth v Everton (20.00)• PART 2b: Burnley v Blackburn with Nancy Frostick (24.00)• PART 2c: Brighton v Aston Villa and Spurs v Leeds (31.00)• PART 2d: Wolves v Arsenal (40.00)• PART 3a: England’s World Cup squad announced (48.00)• PART 3b: Which clubs will be most affected by the break? (52.00)• PART 3c: The rest of the Premier League weekend (55.00)SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR THE FIRST 6 MONTHS• theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo and the gang of Raphael Honigstein, James Horncastle, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo review all the big Euro stories.The Champions League draw threw up some mouthwatering last 16 ties. Are Choupo-Moting's Bayern the worst possible opponents for PSG? Hear why Napoli shouldn’t underestimate Eintracht Frankfurt.Gerard Pique plays his last game at the Camp Nou after announcing his immediate retirement. We discuss the on-field and off-field legacy of one of Spain’s best ever defenders.Bayern are back on top of the Bundesliga after an Union Berlin implosion. And Marseille and Lyon stink up the joint in France.Plus Nick Miller watches Ajax PSV and Joey D’Urso tells us about new podcast series “Away From Home” about the incredible Shakhtar Donetsk.Produced by Charlie Jones.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moment of the weekend (02.30)• PART 2: Champions League last 16 draw reaction (08.30)• PART 3: Pique calls it a day (26.00) • PART 4a: Leverkusen 5-0 Union (38.00)• PART 4b: Nick Miller on Ajax-PSV and more (44.00)• PART 5a: Unstoppable Napoli and resurgent Juve (49.00)• PART 5b: Joey D’Urso on his new Shakhtar series (58.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo, Daniel Storey, Maram AlBaharna and Jobi McAnuff pore over the drama and the data of another hugely significant Premier League weekend.Elite coach Unai Emery gets off to a winning start at Villa, with a first home league win over Man United for 27 years. And Arsenal show maturity beyond their years as they see off Chelsea at Stamford Bridge to return to the top of the table.Eddie Howe’s Newcastle continue to be underestimated by opponents as Southampton react by sacking Ralph Hasenhuttl. The Athletic’s Jacob Tanswell tells us about their potential pursuit of Luton’s Nathan Jones.Elsewhere Dr Tottenham strikes again as Liverpool secure their first away win of the season in the Premier League.Plus Tielemans and Olise’s post-match etiquette and how to do a knee slide.Produced by Charlie Jones.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Aston Villa 3-1 Man United with Dan Bardell (03.00)• PART 2a: Southampton 1-4 Newcastle (16.00)• PART 2b: Saints’ managerial search with Jacob Tanswell (21.30) • PART 2c: Chelsea 0-1 Arsenal (26.30)• PART 2d: Players saving themselves for the World Cup (34.00)• PART 3: Spurs 0-2 Liverpool (40.00)• PART 4: The rest of the Premier League weekend (47.00)SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR THE FIRST 6 MONTHS• theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo ushers Michael Cox, Dom Fifield and Duncan Alexander into the Totally pod ahead of a blockbuster Premier League weekend.Arsenal travel to Chelsea with a chance to assert dominance over their London rivals, while a depleted Spurs host an unpredictable Liverpool.Elsewhere, we pay homage to Marco Silva, look ahead to Unai Emery’s first match at Villa and ask if Jesse Marsch would have been better off if Leeds went down.The Champions League group stage wraps up in dramatic style, with Benfica pipping PSG to top spot, courtesy of the return of the away goals rulePlus Nick Miller is off on the road to Qatar, a salute to Ronnie Radford and looking ahead to the quiet weekend.Produced by Charlie Jones.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: A salute to Ronnie Radford (01.00)• PART 1b: Marseille 1-2 Spurs (05.30)• PART 1c: Benfica pip PSG to top spot (11.30) • PART 1d: Giroud leads Milan to the last 16 (15.30)• PART 2a: Villa v Man Utd preview (22.00)• PART 2b: Chelsea v Arsenal preview (25.00)• PART 2c: Man City v Fulham preview (31.00)• PART 3a: Spurs v Liverpool preview (25.00)• PART 3b: Nick Miller’s off to Qatar (44.00)• PART 3c: The rest of the Premier League weekend (49.00)SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR THE FIRST 6 MONTHS• theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Euro crew of Jimbo, James Horncastle, Julien Laurens, Alvaro Romeo and Raphael Honigstein convene to assess another dramatic weekend.Napoli make it 13 wins in a row while Inter also turn on the style. But the ultras at San Siro enforce a walk-out among the fans whether they like it or not, a reminder of their power.There’s more 99th minute misery for Atletico in La Liga as we ask just how much of this decline is on Diego Simeone?There’s a 97th minute winner from Union Berlin to stay top of the Bundesliga and another stellar display from Lionel Messi in Ligue 1 with Phil Neville sniffing around.Plus Felix, Focaccina and a final in France for Spurs.Produced by Charlie Jones.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Pogba out of the World Cup (01.30)• PART 1b: Moment of the weekend (04.30)• PART 2: Champions League matchday 6 preview (10.30) • PART 3: Serie A – 13 in a row for Napoli + Inter ultras show their power (19.00)• PART 4: La Liga – more misery for Atletico (36.00)• PART 5: Ligue 1 – Miami for Messi or is he too happy? (46.00)• PART 6: Bundesliga – Union and Werner back on track (55.00)SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR THE FIRST 6 MONTHS• theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo welcomes Daniel Storey, Adrian Clarke and Ahmed Shooble into the pod after another momentous weekend in the Premier League.It’s a miserable return to Brighton for Graham Potter with Chelsea. Andy Naylor tells us about an afternoon where De Zerbi made the former Seagulls manager look a bit foolish.Leeds are shock winners at Anfield as they show that they’re playing for Jesse Marsch. Meanwhile Liverpool continue to look awful out of possession.Arsenal blitz a feeble Forest to stay top of the table while Spurs come from 2-0 down to emerge victorious at the Vitality. Julien Laurens discusses what awaits at the Velodrome on Tuesday on and off the pitch.As for Bournemouth, Ahmed fills us in on the latest on their takeover and managerial search. And Marcus Rashford reaches 100 goals at Manchester United despite a turbulent couple of years.Plus Little Simz, unicorn midfielders, who’s a thug and who made one of the best Premier League saves ever?Produced by Charlie Jones.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Arsenal 5-0 Nottingham Forest (03.00)• PART 1b: Leicester 0-1 Man City (11.00)• PART 2: Brighton 4-1 Chelsea with Andy Naylor (16.30) • PART 3a: Liverpool 1-2 Leeds (26.00)• PART 3b: Bournemouth 2-3 Spurs (35.00)• PART 3c: Marseille v Spurs with Julien Laurens (42.00)• PART 4: The rest of the Premier League weekend (51.00)SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR THE FIRST 6 MONTHS• theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo’s joined by Raphael Honigstein, Duncan Alexander and Colin Millar after a frantic midweek in the Champions League.Three Spanish sides are knocked out, with Barcelona forced to face the financial repercussions of group stage failure, while the climax to Atletico’s draw with Leverkusen will live long in the memory.The Premier League weekend serves up potentially Jesse Marsch’s last game at Leeds, as they head to Anfield. Graham Potter returns to the Amex with Chelsea. Can the Seagulls snatch their first win since Potter left? David Moyes is back at Old Trafford to face a Man United side who finally have team spirit and a plan.Plus Patrick Bamford is struggling, Darwin Nunez is fun and Ruben Amorim is hung over.Produced by Charlie Jones.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: A bad week for Spanish football (02.00)• PART 1b: Spurs Sporting VAR drama (11.00)• PART 2: Liverpool, Napoli, PSG and Benfica impress (17.00) • PART 3a: Brighton v Chelsea and Arsenal v Nottingham Forest previews (30.00)• PART 3b: Leicester v Man City and Liverpool v Leeds previews (35.00)• PART 4a: Newcastle v Aston Villa preview (47.00)• PART 4b: Man United v West Ham and the rest of the Premier League weekend (52.00)SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR THE FIRST 6 MONTHS• theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo, James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Alvaro Romeo and Julien Laurens are back for another continental feast of football.Champions League matchday 5 approaches with Barcelona and Juventus on the verge of elimination and Salzburg looking to spring an upset against Chelsea.In France, Lille are turning on the style under Paulo Fonseca, as is Lionel Messi, looking like a truly great midfielder.There are some crucial away wins in Italy, for Napoli, Inter and Lazio who keep keeping clean sheets for d*ckhead Maurizio Sarri.Plus Unai Emery, Daniele De Rossi and Jaws.Produced by Charlie Jones.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Emery leaves Villarreal for Villa (01.00)• PART 1b: Moment of the weekend (06.00)• PART 2: Champions League Matchday 5 preview (11.30) • PART 3: Serie A – big away days for Lazio and Inter (21.30)• PART 4: Ligue 1 – Lille and Messi turn on the style (33.00)• PART 5: La Liga – Barca get ready for Bayern (46.00)• PART 6: Bundesliga – Bochum beat Union (52.00)SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR THE FIRST 6 MONTHS• theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo, Natalie Gedra, Tim Spiers and Daniel Storey bring you the calm after the storm of another Premier League weekend.Managerless Wolves are hammered by Leicester, on a day surrounded by Terry Connor vibes, and criticism of Scott Sellars subs.There’s similar unrest at Leeds towards Jesse Marsch and at Spurs towards Antonio Conte. But Newcastle are in the top 4 with Eddie showing he knows Howe to defend.Forest get back on track in spectacular fashion, as do Aston Villa. Dan Bardell tells us what Danks did that Gerrard didn’t. Plus Iwobi, Casemiro and which game are the panel most bitter about?Produced by Charlie Jones.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Nottingham Forest 1-0 Liverpool (03.00)• PART 1b: Wolves 0-4 Leicester (11.00)• PART 1c: Leeds 2-3 Fulham (19.00) • PART 2a: Villa 4-0 Brentford with Dan Bardell (27.00)• PART 2b: Everton 3-0 Crystal Palace (33.00)• PART 3a: Spurs 1-2 Newcastle (36.00)• PART 3b: Chelsea 1-1 Man Utd (46.00)• PART 4: On This Day and what the top two got up to (50.00)SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR THE FIRST 6 MONTHS• theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo, Carl Anka, Duncan Alexander and Matt Davies-Adams discuss a midweek short of goals and a weekend full of drama. Probably.Manchester United put in their most impressive performance, possibly in years, as they ease past Spurs. And while results have been good, why does the football under Antonio Conte have to be so uninspiring? And what do Graham Potter’s Chelsea have in store for United on Saturday?This weekend it’s Nottingham Forest v Liverpool, a fixture that throws up memories of Edward Sheringham, Robin Hood and could be decided by agent of chaos Darwin Nuñez.Wolves have approached – and since been rejected – by QPR’s Michael Beale. What was it about Steven Gerrard’s former assistant that made the Molineux hierarchy alter their usual approach?Goals galore in the Women’s Champions League. Charlotte Harpur joins us from Lyon as Arsenal dismantle the eight-time European champions.Plus 5-a-side in a swimming pool, Trevor Ford, and Palace in the Bundesliga.Produced by Charlie Jones.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Man Utd beat Spurs – next up Chelsea (04.00)• PART 2a: Forest v Liverpool preview (via Brighton and West Ham) (21.00)• PART 2b: Elsewhere in midweek in the PL (31.00) • PART 2c: Wolves’ pursuit of Mick Beale (35.00)• PART 3a: Lyon 1-5 Arsenal with Charlotte Harpur (40.00)• PART 3b: The rest of the Premier League weekend (46.00)SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR THE FIRST 6 MONTHS• theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo and the continental crew of James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Alvaro Romeo and Julien Laurens cast their eyes over a huge weekend in Europe.Karim Benzema wins the Ballon d’Or and scores in El Clasico as Real Madrid assert their dominance over Barcelona. Questions start to be asked of Xavi as elimination from the Champions League looms for Barca.It’s been a bad seven days for Xabi Alonso at Leverkusen after two thrashings but Union Berlin defeat Dortmund to stay top of the Bundesliga. Can they go all the way?Can Napoli or an Ademola Lookman-inspired Atalanta go all the way in Serie A?And in France, Laurent Blanc returns and Kylian Mbappe U-turns. Produced by Charlie Jones.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Benzema wins the Ballon d’Or (02.00)• PART 1b: Moment of the weekend (06.00)• PART 2: La Liga – a rough week for Barca (10.30) • PART 3: Ligue 1 – Mbappe u-turn and Blanc is back (25.00)• PART 4: Bundesliga – Union stay strong, Alonso’s Leverkusen crumble (35.00)• PART 5: Serie A – can Atalanta go all the way? (45.00)SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR THE FIRST 6 MONTHS• theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here’s Jimbo, in the company of Tom Williams, Amitai Winehouse and Sasha Goryunov after a big weekend at both ends of the Premier League table.Man City suffer their first defeat of the season as Liverpool and Mo Salah get their mojo back. Which allows Arsenal to go 4 points clear at the top of the table, with some belated assistance from VAR at Elland Road.Chelsea make it 5 wins in a row and 4 clean sheets in a row as the resurrection of Kepa under Graham Potter continues.We revisit the most famous of Darren Bent’s 106 Premier League goals.Plus Nuno, Solly March, the Forest social media team and the Ivan Toney penalty. Produced by Charlie Jones.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Liverpool 1-0 Man City (03.30)• PART 2a: Leeds 0-1 Arsenal (19.00)• PART 2b: Spurs 2-0 Everton & Man Utd 0-0 Newcastle (27.00) • PART 3a: Aston Villa 0-2 Chelsea (32.00)• PART 3b: Brentford 2-0 Brighton (40.00)• PART 4a: On This Day – Bent and the beachball (45.00)• PART 4b: The rest of the Premier League weekend (48.00)SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR THE FIRST 6 MONTHS• theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Raphael Honigstein, Rory Smith and Duncan Alexander join Jimbo on a voyage across the Champions League, Premier League and beyond.Barcelona and Inter produce one of the best group stage games of all time while Club Brugge and Juventus continue to wow us all, but in very different ways.Tuesday’s drama is all off the field with suggestions that Kylian Mbappe wants to leave Paris in January. Julien Laurens describes what this might mean for PSG and for France at the World Cup.Liverpool are 7-1 winners at Rangers, ideal preparation for their meeting with Man City at Anfield on Sunday. Have Klopp’s men got their mojo back or is this another Bournemouth false dawn?Plus Mikel Arteta’s signature, Steven Gerrard’s lack of philosophy and Graham Taylor’s Impossible Job.Produced by Charlie Jones.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Some book plugging (01.30)• PART 1b: Barcelona 3-3 Inter (05.30)• PART 1c: Brugge, Juve and the myth of predictability (09.00) • PART 1d: The rest of the Champions League midweek (15.00)• PART 2: Even more Mbappe melodrama with Julien Laurens (24.00)• PART 3a: Liverpool v Man City preview (37.00)• PART 3a: Leeds v Arsenal preview (48.00)• PART 4a: On This Day – Koeman KO's Taylor (51.00)• PART 4b: The rest of the Premier League weekend (55.00)SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR THE FIRST 6 MONTHS• theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo and the continental panel of Raphael Honigstein, James Horncastle, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo shine a light on the big stories in European football this week.Bayern throw away a 2-0 lead in Dortmund, with questions starting to be asked of whether Julian Nagelsmann is the long-term future of the club. But it’s the perfect start for Xabi Alonso at Leverkusen.Bayern’s former striker Robert Lewandowski is a bit starved of service at Barca as they face Inter in a huge Champions League clash.In France, there’s more Mbappe melodrama at PSG with the star striker criticising Christophe Galtier’s tactics on Instagram.Elsewhere, Kristof Terreur gives us the lowdown on the perfect Club Brugge and Jules purrs over the perfect Enzo Fernandez. Plus some harsh red cards and some not so harsh red cards.Produced by Charlie JonesRUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moment of the weekend (01.30)• PART 2: Germany – Klassiker classic and a not too Xabi start (06.00)• PART 3: Spain – big weeks for Barca and Real (18.00) • PART 4: Kristof Terreur on the remarkable Club Brugge (29.00)• PART 5: France - more Mbappe melodrama (37.00)• PART 6: Italy – champions Milan stay on Napoli’s tail (49.00)SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR THE FIRST 6 MONTHS• theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo’s joined by Natalie Gedra, Jay Harris and Daniel Storey after a potentially pivotal Premier League weekend.Arsenal stay top with a thrilling 3-2 win over Liverpool. What does it say about the state of the Reds under Klopp and should they have taken the money for Salah and rebuilt?It was a good weekend for Natalie’s compatriots Martinelli, Antony, Paqueta and Guimaraes. Can Bruno lead Newcastle into the Champions League?Also Cristiano Ronaldo scores his 700th club goal while Phil Foden continues to fly under the radar. And how big a job might Julen Lopetegui have on his hands if he takes the vacancy at Wolves?Plus we go inside Paul Pogba’s house and into the mind of the goalkeeper sent off for urinating.Produced by Charlie JonesRUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Arsenal 3-2 Liverpool (03.20)• PART 1b: Man City 4-0 Southampton (16.00)• PART 2a: Everton 1-2 Man Utd (20.00) • PART 2b: Newcastle 5-1 Brentford (26.00)• PART 3a: The Euro draw and Brazil’s World Cup hopes (35.00)• PART 3b: Chelsea 3-0 Wolves (40.00)• PART 3c: Brighton 0-1 Spurs (44.00)• PART 4: The rest of the Premier League weekend (49.00)SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR THE FIRST 6 MONTHS• theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A maze of football this week. No better collective than Jimbo, Michael Cox, Jack Lang and Duncan Alexander to help you navigate your way through it.Some impressive performances in the Champions League but none more so than Napoli’s 6-1 win in Amsterdam.Chelsea waltz past Milan but actually don’t play very well. Sevilla lose their manager and their dinner money.Arsenal v Liverpool is the headline fixture on Sunday with the Gunners favourites to torment the Reds down the flanks. And hear why Brighton v Spurs could be the game of the weekend, with or without Kulusevski.Plus what could be Hasenhuttl’s last match, the brilliance of Maddison, Beckham v Greece, Gunnersaurus and what are the best kick-off times?Produced by Charlie JonesRUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Best of the Champions League – Napoli on fire (02.00)• PART 2a: Arsenal v Liverpool preview (12.00)• PART 2b: Man City v Southampton preview (20.00) • PART 3a: Chelsea v Wolves preview (26.00)• PART 3b: Brighton v Spurs preview (32.00)• PART 3c: Everton v Man Utd preview (36.00)• PART 4a: On This Day – Beckham and Gunnersaurus (42.00)• PART 4b: The rest of the Premier League weekend (50.00)SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR THE FIRST 6 MONTHS• theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s Jimbo, Raphael Honigstein, James Horncastle, Alvaro Romeo and Julien Laurens in effect ahead of matchday 3 of the Champions League.Simone Inzaghi’s Inter can’t stop losing. They host a Barcelona side who have just gone top of La Liga.It was another disappointing weekend for Sevilla and Dortmund who also go head to head this week. And then it’s Der Klassiker for Dortmund.We take our hats off to Lorient, Udinese and Athletic Bilbao, flying high in their respective leagues.Plus Higuain’s retirement, Smalling for England and the quality of bread in France.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moment of the weekend (03.00)• PART 2a: Trouble for Inter as Barca visit (08.00)• PART 2b: Ajax v Napoli and Chelsea v Milan (19.30) • PART 3a: Disappointment for Dortmund with Der Klassiker looming (23.30)• PART 3b: Frankfurt v Spurs & Leipzig v Celtic (30.00)• PART 4a: Spain qualify for the Nations League finals (35.00)• PART 4b: The Lorient fairytale and Benfica v PSG (38.00)• PART 5a: Real Madrid stuttering, Athletic flying (46.00)• PART 5b: Goodbye Gonzalo (56.00)SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR THE FIRST 6 MONTHS• theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo welcomes Daniel Storey, Tim Spiers and Adrian Clarke back into the pod after a pulsating Premier League weekend.We bear witness to the highest scoring Manchester derby of all time. Is it impossible to stop City at their best? Is Erling Haaland a genius? And did ten Hag score the biggest own goal post-match?But it’s Arsenal who stay top after they see off Spurs at the Emirates. Hear how this young team has been punched in the face but keeps getting back up.Geeky PE teacher Bruno Lage is sacked as Wolves manager on Sunday. But which Portuguese Jorge Mendes client will they go for next?Plus the problem with Liverpool, non-celebrations and why Everton have nailed it. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Man City 6-3 Man Utd (02.30)• PART 2: Arsenal 3-1 Spurs (16.30)• PART 3a: Liverpool 3-3 Brighton (29.00) • PART 3b: Crystal Palace 1-2 Chelsea (35.00)• PART 4a: West Ham 2-0 Wolves – bye bye Bruno (40.00)• PART 4b: Southampton 1-2 Everton (49.00)• PART 4c: The rest of the Premier League weekend (52.00)SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR THE FIRST 6 MONTHS• theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Premier League is back with a bang and here to light the fuse are Jimbo, Duncan Alexander, Dom Fifield and Laurie Whitwell.The North London derby kicks off the weekend. Can Spurs unseat Arsenal from the top of the table, with Son and Richarlison in red-hot form? And in Manchester, will it be another unhappy outing for Erling Haaland against ten Hag, Martinez and Antony?Roberto De Zerbi makes his managerial bow at Brighton with the formidable task of a trip to Anfield, while Graham Potter welcomes back all his Chelsea players from around the globe ahead of a trip to Selhurst Park.Will there be any respite for the bottom 4 who all face each other this weekend?Plus Watford being Watford, why clubs are called what they’re called and why losing 9-0 is fine.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: International round-up (02.00)• PART 2: Arsenal v Spurs preview (07.00)• PART 3a: Liverpool v Brighton preview (17.00) • PART 3b: Crystal Palace v Chelsea preview (21.00)• PART 3c: The bottom 4 all face each other (25.00)• PART 3d: Events at Bournemouth, Fulham, Southampton and Leeds (28.30)• PART 4a: Watford sack another manager (36.00)• PART 4b: Man City v Man Utd preview (39.00)SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR THE FIRST 6 MONTHS• theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo, Raphael Hongstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo assess the big hitters in Europe with the Nations League qualifiers over and the World Cup on the horizon.England and Germany fight out a 3-3 thriller in a game that exposes both team’s flaws. Are we only just seeing Southgate’s shortcomings when the rest of the continent has been aware for a while?France beat Austria and lose to Denmark, yet with the talent Didier Deschamps has at his disposal, could they become the first nation in 60 years to retain the World Cup?Or will it be Argentina or Brazil who are looking strong by comparison to the likes of Spain, who have a settled midfield and goalkeeper but not much else.And Michiel Jongsma joins us to discuss the only major European nation that are looking strong right now – Louis Van Gaal’s Netherlands.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Getting excited for World Cup (02.00)• PART 1b: Moment of the weekend (05.00)• PART 1c: England 3-3 Germany (09.30) • PART 2: France – boom or bust in Qatar? (25.00)• PART 3: Spanish struggles (34.30)• PART 4a: Michiel Jongsma on the resurgent Netherlands (43.00)• PART 4b: What about Brazil and Argentina? (50.30)SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR THE FIRST 6 MONTHS• theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo is back for another international break pod in the company of Joey D’Urso, Nick Miller and Tom Williams.England are timid and disappointing in defeat to Italy that sees them relegated from the top tier of the Nations League. And to make matters worse, their first World Cup opponents Iran might just be resurgent. Bassil Mikdadi tells us why we shouldn’t underestimate Carlos Queiroz’s side.Wales are relegated too while France just about survive. But is another full-scale meltdown amongst Les Bleus on the horizon?Plus having been to Qatar and back, Joey gives us the lowdown on the infrastructure of the first World Cup to be hosted in a Muslim country but one that comes with a lot of baggage. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Italy 1-0 England (03.00)• PART 2a: Bassil Mikdadi on Iran’s World Cup prospects (18.00)• PART 2b: The Qatar conundrum (25.00) • PART 3: Wales relegated, France on the verge of meltdown (38.00)SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR THE FIRST 6 MONTHS• theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s international week so Jimbo assembles the pod squad of Carl Anka, Colin Millar and Tom Williams to focus on the fixtures.It’s Italy v England in the Nations League as James Horncastle paints a picture of the Azzurri camp right now. We’ve got our eyes on the England midfield, and the not that tall Toney.The drop to the second tier is a possibility for Wales as well, where the big question is whether it’s Ward or Wayne. And whether Michael Sheen will be in the dressing room.Charlotte Harpur breaks down a WSL weekend that brings us the North London and Merseyside derbies.Plus Woodgate and the worst debut ever, Brazil v Ghana, and why John McGinn is the new Jon Obi Mikel.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Lots to look forward to (02.00)• PART 1b: Italy v England preview with James Horncastle (10.00)• PART 1c: Brazil v Ghana preview (28.00) • PART 2a: Woodgate and the worst debut ever (33.00)• PART 2b: Wales battle relegation, Spain and Scotland strive for promotion (37.30) • PART 3: A huge WSL weekend with Charlotte Harpur (49.00) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR THE FIRST 6 MONTHS• theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo and the Euro crew of James Horncastle, Julien Laurens, Alvaro Romeo and Raphael Honigstein reassemble after a dramatic weekend on the continent.Bayern Munich lose at Augsburg and are on their worst run for 20 years. Sadly for Sadio Mane.The Madrid Derby is won by Real but marred by racist chants and gestures towards Vinicius from Atletico fans. We dive into a story that also involves dancing and El Chiringuito.A seismic day in Serie A with Milan, Inter, Roma and Juventus all losing on the same day. But it’s the Old Lady’s defeat at bottom club Monza that really has Allegri under the microscope.And in France, there’s 9 second red cards and Favre out of favour at Nice. Could Mauricio Pochettino be set for an immediate return to Ligue 1?RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moment of the weekend (04.00)• PART 2a: Bayern on worst Bundesliga run in 20 years (07.40)• PART 2b: Madrid derby marred by racism towards Vinicius (16.00) • PART 3: Milan, Inter, Juve and Roma all lose on the same day (29.00)• PART 4: Pochettino to Nice? (42.00) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR THE FIRST 6 MONTHS• theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo welcomes Jay Harris, Matt Davies-Adams and Sasha Goryunov to look back on a reduced but rousing Premier League weekend.Brighton appoint Roberto De Zerbi as their new manager. Hear from James Horncastle about why the Italian is one of the most exciting young managers in Europe.Arsenal slay some demons at the Brentford Community Stadium to stay top of the table. With the Bees surprisingly downbeat, is it because Thomas Frank could be on his way to Leicester?The Foxes look like making a change after a 6th defeat in a row for Brendan Rodgers. The Athletic’s Rob Tanner tells us what’s gone wrong at the King Power.Will Steve Cooper be exiting Nottingham Forest as well and is it the old guard that are letting him down?Plus armchair Aleksandar, a new Bournemouth and Ronnie Rosenthal.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Brentford 0-3 Arsenal (04.00)• PART 1b: Spurs 6-2 Leicester with Rob Tanner (11.00)• PART 2a: Brighton appoint Roberto De Zerbi, with James Horncastle (23.30) • PART 2b: Forest 2-3 Fulham (29.30)• PART 3a: The WSL and Ronnie Rosenthal (36.30) • PART 3b: The rest of the Premier League weekend (40.00)SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR THE FIRST 6 MONTHS• theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a hectic Champions League midweek and ahead of a more leisurely Premier League weekend, Jimbo welcomes Charlie Eccleshare, Dom Fifield and Duncan Alexander into the pod.Erling Haaland does it again with one of the goals of the season to down Dortmund. But should Man City fans be concerned about their first 80 minutes?Graham Potter’s first game as Chelsea manager results in a very Brighton performance and a disappointing draw with Salzburg. Is it a pointless appointment if Potter isn’t given time?Liverpool get back to winning ways with the return of Thiago. He’s irreplaceable but possibly unreliable in terms of his fitness. Spurs meanwhile are beaten at Sporting. Have sides worked out Conte’s Spurs this season?Plus the Premier League weekend, Boehly’s big ideas, minidiscs, and Desert Island Discs.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Glenn Hoddle - commentary pioneer (01.30)• PART 2a: Man City 2-1 Dortmund (04.45)• PART 2b: Chelsea 1-1 Salzburg (12.00) • PART 3a: Boehly’s big ideas (20.30)• PART 3b: Liverpool 2-1 Ajax and the rest of the Champions League (25.00)• PART 4a: Spurs slip up at Sporting (32.30)• PART 4b: The rest of the Premier League weekend (42.30)SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR THE FIRST 6 MONTHS• theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Champions League matchday 2 ahoy, with Jimbo joined by James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo.There’s reunions aplenty with Haaland facing Dortmund and most intriguingly, Lewandowski returning to Bayern Munich. Is he already more loved at Barcelona than he was in Bavaria? And will Julian Nagelsmann be feeling the presence of free agent Thomas Tuchel?Plenty to ponder for Liverpool and for Juventus after their remarkable VAR room brawl and draw with Salernitana. Hear why they’re so poor and why Max Allegri won’t be getting sacked.Plus Lacazette, Shakhtar stats and can Union Berlin do a Leicester?RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moment of the weekend (01.30)• PART 2a: Liverpool v Ajax (07.30)• PART 2b: Bayern v Barcelona (14.00) • PART 3: Juve’s Salernitana drama (27.30)• PART 4a: Group E – Chelsea v Salzburg (37.30)• PART 4b: Group F - Real Madrid v Leipzig (39.30)• PART 5: The latest from Ligue 1 (46.30)SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR THE FIRST 6 MONTHS• theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo’s joined by Jack Lang, Jobi McAnuff & Daniel Storey for a look at some of the biggest stories in the world of football.Graham Potter is the new manager of Chelsea. Why is this such an exciting appointment? Andy Naylor gives us a steer as to where Brighton will turn next in their managerial hunt. And what’s it like to be an interim player-coach?Diego Costa is set for a return to the Premier League, although playing football isn’t something he’s done much of in the last year or so.Michiel Jongsma fills us in on an Ajax side feeling very good about themselves as they head to Anfield in the Champions League on Tuesday.And Jobi remembers, or tries to forget, Reading 5 Arsenal 7.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Graham Potter, Chelsea manager (04.00)• PART 1b: Who next for Brighton, with Andy Naylor (13.00)• PART 1c: Player-managing on an interim basis (21.00) • PART 2a: Reading 5-7 Arsenal (27.00)• PART 2b: Diego Costa set for Wolves (33.00)• PART 3: Liverpool v Ajax preview with Michiel Jongsma (37.00)SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR THE FIRST 6 MONTHS• theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another action-packed week, unpacked by Jimbo, Michael Cox, Tom Williams and Duncan Alexander.Chelsea sack Thomas Tuchel with Brighton’s Graham Potter set to replace him at Stamford Bridge. We look at where it went wrong for Tuchel who never found an attacking solution, as Potter looks to back himself at one of the top jobsTerrified Liverpool give one of the worst defensive displays in Champions League history and in the words of Jurgen Klopp, need to reinvent themselves.Napoli are rampant, Bayern impress while PSG’s front three strut their stuff but also refuse to defend.Andrew Todos talks us through the feel-good story of the week in the Champions League – Shakhtar’s 4-1 win in Leipzig.It’s another goal-filled week for the unstoppable Erling Haaland. If only he’d picked England.And Michael tells us all about Keira Walsh and her world record move to Barcelona, ahead of the return of the WSLRUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Chelsea sack Tuchel and chase Potter, with Liam Twomey (02.30)• PART 2a: Napoli 4-1 Liverpool (19.00)• PART 2b: Bayern and PSG impress (29.00) • PART 2c: Shakhtar win in Leipzig, with Andrew Todos (35.30)• PART 3: Man City v Spurs and other PL offerings (42.00)• PART 4: Barca break world record for Keira Walsh (55.00)SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR THE FIRST 6 MONTHS• theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ahead of matchday 1 across European competition, it’s Jimbo, it’s James Horncastle, it’s Raphael Honigstein, it’s Julien Laurens and it’s Alvaro Romeo on the Totally Football Show.PSG face Juventus for the first time in Champions League history. The under-fire Allegri has Juve playing 60s football. And that’s not a good thing.Will Man City run riot against a Sevilla side hovering above the relegation zone in La Liga? Hear why this sorry state of affairs is Monchi’s fault.Plenty of feel-good stories in Germany where Eintracht Frankfurt prepare for their Champions League bow and Freiburg and Union Berlin fly high in the Bundesliga.Will new-look Napoli heap more misery on Liverpool in Naples on Wednesday? There’s plenty of love for Luciano Spalletti.Plus Ben Yedder’s bowels and the Martin Braithwaite redemption story.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moment of the weekend (02.00)• PART 2a: PSG v Juventus preview (09.30)• PART 2b: Spurs v Marseille preview (19.00) • PART 3a: Inter v Bayern preview and Frankfurt prepare for UCL bow (22.30)• PART 3b: Freiburg top the Bundesliga (30.00)• PART 4a: How to keep up with the wealth of the Premier League (34.00)• PART 4b: Napoli v Liverpool preview (41.00)• PART 4c: Udinese smash Roma in La Liga (45.00)• PART 5: Barca smash Sevilla in La Liga (50.00)SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR THE FIRST 6 MONTHS• theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining Jimbo to discuss 5-2’s, derby drama and far too much VAR, it’s Rory Smith, Daniel Storey and Adrian Clarke.It’s 4 wins in a row for Erik ten Hag’s Man United as they end Arsenal’s 100% record. The panel agree that all of the Dutchman’s decisions are paying off right now.The Premier League weekend is steeped in VAR controversy. Hear why it was doomed from the start.Brighton batter Leicester in a meeting of the most opposite clubs in the Premier League. Liverpool stumble once more in the Merseyside derby - is this a transitional season for the Reds?Kieran Devlin joins us to discuss two of the most in-form teams in Europe clashing in the Champions League on Tuesday – it’s Celtic hosting Real Madrid.Plus hedge etiquette, the most exciting player in Europe and Adrian ghost-writing for Gary O’Neil (and Paolo Di Canio).RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Man Utd 3-1 Arsenal and the VAR fallacy (05.00)• PART 1b: Brighton 5-2 Leicester (07.30)• PART 2a: Aston Villa 1-1 Man City (24.00) • PART 2b: Everton 0-0 Liverpool (30.00)• PART 2c: Celtic v Real Madrid preview with Kieran Devlin (39.30)• PART 2d: Nottingham Forest 2-3 Bournemouth (46.00)• PART 3: The rest of the Premier League weekend (51.00)SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR THE FIRST 6 MONTHS• theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Drowning in Premier League football? Let Jimbo, Charlie Eccleshare, Matt Davies-Adams and Duncan Alexander pull you to shore with a look at several matchdays.Liverpool snatch a 98th minute victory over Newcastle and travel to Goodison to face Gordon and Garner’s Everton. Is Harvey Elliott the answer to Liverpool’s midfield issues? Is Arthur?Southampton impress by knocking off Chelsea. The Saints recruitment is looking pretty smart. What about Chelsea’s, with Aubameyang set to sign?Elsewhere, how many goals will Erling Haaland score this season? Will he be pushing for Dixie Dean’s record? And can the new Arsenal avoid another Old Trafford meltdown?Plus Ahmed Shooble on Scott Parker’s sacking and Charlie on the poetry of football commentary.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Charlie’s book on football commentary (01.30)• PART 1b: Scott Parker sacked by Bournemouth, with Ahmed Shooble (06.30)• PART 2a: A look ahead to the Merseyside derby (15.00) • PART 2b: Erling Haaland…discuss (26.00)• PART 3a: What’s going on at Chelsea? (35.00)• PART 3b: West Ham 1-1 Spurs & a great week for Mitrovic (44.30)• PART 4: Man United v Arsenal preview (52.00)SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR THE FIRST 6 MONTHS• theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scouring the continent for content, it’s Jimbo, James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo.There are surprise top two’s in Spain and Germany. And they both meet this weekend. Real Madrid host Real Betis. Bayern travel to the rampant Union Berlin.PSG drop points as Galtier subs Messi, while the giants of Roma take a point from Turin. And find out why Antoine Griezmann isn't featuring that much for Atletico.Plus Cavani, Dele, Riqui and the whole sorry affair with the Pogba brothers.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moment of the weekend (02.20)• PART 2: Serie A – Roma take their first point from the Allianz (06.00)• PART 3: Bundesliga – Bayern and Union prepare for top of the table clash (17.00) • PART 4a: Dele and Riqui resurrected (25.30)• PART 4b: La Liga – Real Madrid and Betis prepare for top of the table clash (28.30)• PART 5: Ligue 1 – PSG drop points against Monaco (37.00)• PART 6: The Pogba Pogba Mbappe story (44.00)SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR THE FIRST 6 MONTHS• theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.