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Spurs expose Man City again, and Dowmania at Arsenal

Jimbo has Daniel Storey, Adrian Clarke and Mark Carey for company after an absorbing second weekend of the Premier League season.Tenacious Tottenham make it two wins out of two with yet another victory away to Manchester City. Just how far can Thomas Frank take this side?Arsenal thrash Leeds 5-0 with Viktor Gyökeres grabbing his first goals for the club. But it’s the debut of 15-year-old prodigy Max Dowman that has everyone talking.Everton debut at their new stadium with a 2-0 win over Brighton. Tom Williams was there for us.Nuno makes noises about trouble at Forest but his side battle back to draw at Selhurst Park in the CASico.And what next for West Ham after Graham Potter suffers a home drubbing against his former club Chelsea?Plus Morecambe’s special day and Coventry City - xG destroyers.Produced by Charlie Jones.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Nuno Forest fallout? (01.00)• PART 2a: Fulham 1-1 Man United (07.00) • PART 2b: Palace 1-1 Forest (17.00)• PART 2c: Everton 2-0 Brighton with Tom Williams (20.00)• PART 3a: Man City 0-2 Spurs (31.00)• PART 3b: Arsenal 5-0 Leeds (39.00)• PART 4a: EFL happenings - Coventry hit 7 past QPR (51.00)• PART 4b: West Ham 1-5 Chelsea (56.00)• PART 4c: The rest of the Premier League weekend (63.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 24, 20251h 7m

Totally Extra: A deep dive into Jurgen Klinsmann

This week on show no.2 of your new Saturday morning helping of Totally, Jimbo opens the footballing almanac on Jurgen Klinsmann's page.The German striker made his Premier League debut for Spurs on this week in 1994, and Jimbo gets the band back together - Raphael Honigstein, Juliens Laurens and James Horncastle - to remember the first Jurgen of English football.Famed for his blond locks and his spectacular goals but most memorably on these shores, for his diving for Germany and the subsequent celebration for Spurs. He won the World Cup and the Euros with Germany and had successful spells in Italy and France as well as in his motherland and the Premier League.Produced by Jesse Howard and Charlie Jones.RUNNING ORDER:• PART 1: Welcome to Totally Extra - Rapha's fish, Jimbo's Omakase and James's curry with Tonali (00.40)• PART 2: This week in football - Tony Yeboah's volley, the first episode of Match Of The Day and the first ever sub (10.55)• PART 3: Diving into Jurgen Klinsmann's incredible footballing career (14.00)• PART 4: A look at Klinsmann's less successful time as a coach (46.05) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 23, 202557 min

Eze set for Arsenal not Spurs - will Isak end up at Liverpool?

Jimbo's got Natalie Gedra, Jay Harris and Dom Fifield along for the ride as we look ahead to Matchday 2 in the Premier League - and discuss some rather hefty transfer news that might have caught your eye...That's right - it looks like Tottenham have been gazumped to the signing of Eberechi Eze by their old friends Arsenal... yikes! So does this mean that the Gunners really do have all the tools to win the Premier League? And where do Thomas Frank's Spurs turn now with a squad that looks ill-equipped to deal with the pressures of a busy schedule? There's tasty ties everywhere you look this Bank Holiday weekend - no more so than Monday night at St James' Park as Newcastle host Liverpool. What's the latest with Alexander Isak after Tuesday night's statement tête-à-tête?Elsewhere - there's more beef to be had between Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest at Selhurst. Is Graham Potter already in big trouble against former side Chelsea on Friday night? And what sort of Tottenham will turn up at Manchester City - with Pep's side having won just 1 of their last 4 against the visitors at the Etihad?!All that plus big waterslides, calamitous defending at Ibrox and a potentially sticky start to life at Hill Dickinson Stadium for the Toffees. Produced by Charlie Jones and Lucy Oliva. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Eze on his way to Arsenal - not Spurs (02.30) • PART 1b: Newcastle v Liverpool preview - the latest on the Isak and Wissa transfer sagas (12.00) • PART 2a: Man City v Tottenham preview (21.15)• PART 2b: Arsenal v Leeds preview (26.00)• PART 3a: West Ham v Chelsea preview (32.15)• PART 3b: Sunday's early action - Everton v Brighton, Palace v Forest (37.00)• PART 4a: Fulham v Man United preview (41.45)• PART 4a: The rest of the Premier League (45.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 21, 202550 min

Can Trent’s Real win back La Liga? And will Napoli retain their title?

Jimbo’s got the Euro gang back together as Julien Laurens, Pol Ballús, Seb Stafford-Bloor and James Horncastle return for a new season of hijinx and drama across the continent. We begin in France, where underdogs PSG got their title defence underway with a 1-0 win away at Nantes on Sunday night. But is there anyone who can close the 19-point gap? And are Marseille already in self-destruct mode? The Liga season is well and truly underway, with holders Barcelona getting their campaign off to a winning start against the nine men of Mallorca. Real don’t play until Tuesday night - but how equipped are Xavi Alonso’s new-look side to topple Barca? Over in Italy, we’re in store for yet another fascinating title race. The news that Romelu Lukaku is set to miss the first three months of the season with a muscle strain could open the door for a challenger to Napoli’s crown. So will it be a resurgent Milan or perhaps Gasperini’s Roma that put up the greatest fight? And in Germany, Harry Kane’s won another trophy! Bayern take home the Supercup. While there are still some areas of concern for Vincent Kompany’s side - have the teams around them done enough over the summer to produce a title race? Produced by Lucy Oliva. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Welcome back! Just not in French… And moments of the weekend (00.50)• PART 2: Ligue 1 review - PSG off to winning start - Marseille are not (08.55)• PART 3: La Liga review - Barca the favourites ahead of new-look Madrid? (21.00)• PART 4: Serie A review - Lukaku injury blow opens up the title race? (37.00)• PART 5: Bundesliga review - Who can challenge Bayern’s crown? (56.30) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 19, 20251h 8m

Arsenal’s Old Trafford victory, Man City’s depth & Liverpool’s chaos

The Premier League is back and so too are Jimbo, Daniel Storey, Adrian Clarke and Matt Davies-Adams to take in all the Matchday 1 action.Arsenal have their backs against the wall at Old Trafford but come away with all three points. But are there reasons to be cheerful for Ruben Amorim?Man City breeze past Wolves at Molineux as we all consider the players Pep didn’t even have at his disposal. And champions Liverpool secure a dramatic victory over Bournemouth. Are Arne Slot’s side far too open?There are big wins for Sunderland and Forest which are impressive but might tell us quite a lot about West Ham and Brentford.Plus Eze, Richarlison and Birmingham’s perfect winning goal.Produced by Charlie Jones.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: The Premier League is back! (01.00)• PART 2a: Man United 0-1 Arsenal (08.30) • PART 2b: Chelsea 0-0 Crystal Palace (16.00)• PART 2c: Forest 3-1 Brentford (23.00)• PART 3a: Sunderland 3-0 West Ham (32.00)• PART 3b: Spurs 3-0 Burnley (38.00)• PART 3c: Wolves 0-4 Man City (44.00)• PART 4a: Liverpool 4-2 Bournemouth (49.00)• PART 4b: The rest of the Premier League plus Championship headlines (56.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 17, 20251h 0m

Totally Extra: Why always him? The Mario Balotelli story

Welcome to your Saturday morning dose of Totally!This is a space where we let our figurative hair down and free ourselves from the relentless merry-go-round of this season. We’ll have nostalgia, we'll have trivia, we'll have whatever nonsense tickles our fancy really. And we'll be taking a look back through the annuls into the week in football that was through the years... Today we're taking a trip down memory lane and charting the remarkable life and career of Mario Balotelli - who happened to celebrate his 35th birthday on the 12th of August. A great entertainer, social media legend, fireworks enthusiast, bib denier, misunderstood character, sensational striker and hugely significant cultural figure - from Inter to Genoa and everywhere in between. Produced by Lucy Oliva.RUNNING ORDER:• PART 1: Welcome to Totally Extra - Cotswolds recommendations, sausage pasta, road trips and a quiz question (00.40)• PART 2: This week in football - Triffic Niko Kranjčar, the start of the Premier League and crazy lockdown scorelines (12.00) • PART 3: Why Always Me? The life and times of Mario Balotelli (16.35)• PART 4: AOB, James' hotspot password and a correct answer? (55.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 16, 20251h 3m

Season preview part two: The relegation dogfight... and can Man United be any worse?

Jimbo's joined by Tom Williams, Daniel Storey and Tim Spiers as we continue our look ahead to the 2025-26 Premier League season - and after shining the spotlight on the six teams competing in the Champions League during our last episode, today we turn our focus to the rest of the sides in the top flight.But we begin in Udine, where Tottenham saw a two-goal lead dashed to be beaten 4-3 by PSG on penalties in Wednesday night's Super Cup final. Despite defeat - are there reasons to be positive for Spurs fans?Back to domestic matters, and there's plenty of intrigue around the return of Sunderland after an eight-year spell out of the big time. The Athletic's football finance writer and Mackem Chris Weatherspoon joins us to consider their chances of staying up - before we run the rule over how fellow promoted sides Leeds and Burnley could fare after breaking the 100-point barrier in the Championship last season.Elsewhere - surely Manchester United can't be as bad as they were last season? Laurie Whitwell stops by to talk us through the pros and cons of their pre-season - and hopes for this campaign with the pressure on Ruben Amorim to turn their fortunes around.Will Everton be interesting this season with Jack Grealish added to the mix? Are Brighton the side most likely to upset the established 'big six' this time round? What kind of season will Forest have after the unexpected highs of last season? And are Brentford the 'B' team at risk of get dragged into a relegation scrap?All those questions and many more answered - plus a low socks convention, bad penalties and regretful friendships.Produced by Jesse Howard and Lucy Oliva.RUNNING ORDER:• PART 1: PSG lift the Super Cup (05.00)• PART 2a: Sunderland's return to the top flight with Chris Weatherspoon (18.30)• PART 2b: The hopes for Leeds and Burnley of survival (26.45)• PART 3: Are Manchester United going to be better this season? With Laurie Whitwell (42.45)• PART 4: Who'll be the best of the rest? (53.25) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 14, 20251h 7m

Season preview part one: Is there actually a title favourite?

Jimbo's back for the 2025-26 season and he's got Charlie Eccleshare, Duncan Alexander and Daniel Storey alongside him to bring you our first preview episode ahead of the shiny new Premier League campaign.Today, we’re shining the spotlight on the six clubs who qualified for the Champions League last season.Liverpool have made the most eye-catching signings over the summer - but are they favourites to retain their crown? Could world champions Chelsea be the surprise package? Can Arsenal *finally* go from bridesmaid to bride and take home their first title since 03-04? And Will Pep Guardiola's new-look coaching staff help take them back to the heights of seasons past? How will Newcastle recover from their tumultuous off-season? George Caulkin joins us with the latest on the Alexander Isak saga after it was revealed he has no intention to play for the Magpies again - even if he isn't sold. And - can Thomas Frank take Europa League winners Tottenham from 17th in the table to a serious Premier League outfit again? All that plus bad knee slides, petulant teenagers and the plight of Sheffield Wednesday. Produced by Lucy Oliva.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Reasons for excitement ahead of the new season (02.00)• PART 2: The latest on Alexander Isak and Newcastle with George Caulkin (07.40)• PART 3: Are Liverpool the team to beat? (21.40)• PART 4: Who are the contenders to Liverpool's crown? Chelsea, Man City and Arsenal's chances assessed (31.15)• PART 5: How will Tottenham fare under Thomas Frank? (46.00)• PART 6: Our top four predictions & Championship opening weekend drama (53.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 12, 20251h 2m

Totally Gold 95-96: Keegan's Newcastle and the best Premier League game ever

Back in the summer of 2020, Jimbo and co passed the time reviewing classic Premier League campaigns.For the last time this summer, we bring you the thoughts of Michael Cox, Daniel Storey and Matt Davies-Adams on the 1995/96 season, when Keegan's entertainers nearly went all the way.Newcastle were the neutrals' favourites and Man United were in transition with their kids. But a 12 point lead in January evaporated for the Magpies via Cantona, a legendary Keegan outburst and the greatest game in Premier League history.Elsewhere, English clubs were terrible in Europe, Alan Hansen was embarrassed by the Class of 92 and Man City were relegated due to a lack of technology.Produced by Charlie Jones.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Blackburn stink up the joint (04.00)• PART 1b: Man City relegated (06.30) • PART 1c: Keegan's Newcastle examined (08.00)• PART 1d: Man United usher in the Class of 92 (13.00)• PART 2a: Liverpool 4-3 Newcastle (19.00)• PART 2b: Keegan and Big Ron's outbursts (22.00)• PART 2c: United's grey kit (26.00)• PART 2d: Did Newcastle bottle it? (28.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 10, 202529 min

Totally Gold 92/93: The Premier League begins

Back in the summer of 2020, Jimbo and co passed the time reviewing classic Premier League campaigns.Here from the vault, we bring you the thoughts of Michael Cox, Daniel Storey and Matt Davies-Adams on the 1992/93 season - the dawn of the Premier League. A whole new ball game as Sky Sports called it.Man United ended their 26 year wait for the title, in a campaign transformed by Cantona. Could English football have taken a different tactical trajectory if high-flying Norwich had won the Premier League?Elsewhere, there was Oldham's incredible escape, Brian Clough's demise and big-name clubs being completely bamboozled by the new back pass rule.Produced by Charlie Jones.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Sky and the Premier League launch (02.00)• PART 1b: The Norwich story (05.00) • PART 1c: Man United sign Cantona (08.00)• PART 1d: United's pioneering win at Carrow Road (12.30)• PART 2a: Big Ron's Villa in the title race (19.00)• PART 2b: Arsenal's mural and the back pass rule (23.00)• PART 2c: Oldham's great escape (26.00)• PART 2d: Forest wave goodbye to Brian Clough (29.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 6, 202527 min

Totally Gold Champions League 01/02: Zidane downs Leverkusen in Glasgow

Back in the summer of 2020, Jimbo and co passed the time reviewing classic Premier League and Champions League campaigns.Here from the vault, we bring you the thoughts of Raphael Honigstein, Duncan Alexander and Alvaro Romeo on the 2001/02 Champions League season, and that Zidane goal in Glasgow. Was it that good?Perhaps the greatest goal in Champions League final history saw the Spanish overcome upstart German opposition at Hampden. Little did Real Madrid know that this would be their last Champions League title for 12 years. And little did we know that Leverkusen wouldn't be Neverkusen forever.Elsewhere, it was a maiden Champions League campaign for Celtic and Liverpool, and the dawn of a second group stage.Plus Beckham's metatarsal, Las Ketchup and the Proclaimers.Produced by Charlie Jones.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Leverkusen and Real Madrid taking different paths (02.00)• PART 1b: Celtic 4-3 Juventus (06.00) • PART 1c: Two group stages (08.00)• PART 1d: Another missed opportunity for Arsenal (10.00)• PART 2a: Las Ketchup (14.00)• PART 2b: Leverkusen march past Liverpool and Man United (16.00)• PART 2c: Real Madrid beat Bayern after Kahn clanger (23.00)• PART 2c: McManaman helps Real past Barca (25.00)• PART 2d: The final at Hampden Park (27.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 3, 202535 min

The Inter Totally Cup Final 2025!

Join Jimbo as the season finally comes to a close with the conclusion of this year’s Inter Totally Cup.Tom Williams, competing in his third final in a row, looks to claim his first quiz crown against former champion Producer Charlie, in a rematch of 2023’s showpiece event.Who will come out on top in the ultimate test of football knowledge?Produced by Lucy Oliva. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 31, 202529 min

Totally Gold Champions League 94/95: Van Gaal's Ajax go all the way

Back in the summer of 2020, Jimbo and co passed the time reviewing classic Premier League and Champions League campaigns.Here from the vault, we bring you the thoughts of James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein and Julien Laurens on the 1994/95 Champions League season, when invincible Ajax shocked the world.In perhaps the peak of Louis van Gaal's long managerial career, this young crop of mostly homegrown talent went unbeaten in the Eredivisie and the Champions League to take home the top prize. Time to give Jari Litmanen some much overdue love.Elsewhere, it was a campaign of Weah's PSG reaching the semi-finals, Die Hard henchmen and Gary Walsh being embarrassed by Barcelona.Produced by Charlie Jones.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: IFK Gothenburg catch the eye (02.00)• PART 1b: Man United embarrassed by Barcelona (04.00) • PART 1c: PSG reach the semi-finals (06.00)• PART 2a: Van Gaal’s iconic Ajax team (11.00)• PART 2b: Ajax overcome Bayern in the semis (19.00)• PART 2c: Impenetrable Milan await in the final (21.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 29, 202530 min

England are European champions again. Plus Gibbs-White stays, Isak goes?

Jimbo is joined by Daniel Storey, Natalie Gedra, Matt Davies-Adams and Charlotte Harpur reflect on the incredible Lionesses retaining the European Championship.With their backs against the wall for pretty much the whole tournament, Sarina’s side eventually overcome world champions Spain on penalties. We pay tribute to Kelly, Bronze and co and ponder what the legacy of yet more success will be for England.Jubilation in Nottingham too where Morgan Gibbs-White, on his way to Spurs just a couple of weeks ago, signs a new contract at the City Ground. Plus Alexander Isak to Liverpool - the stuff of madmen’s dreams?Elsewhere, reports indicate that West Ham's Lucas Paqueta might not face a lifetime ban for spot-fixing.Plus when City signed Aguero, when Inter signed Keane, what’s going on at the Copa América Femenina and what to look out for in the EFL?Produced by Charlie Jones.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: England beat Spain on penalties (01.00)• PART 2a: Women’s Copa America latest (27.00) • PART 2b: On This Day - Keane signs for Inter, Aguero signs for City (30.00)• PART 3a: The latest on Lucas Paqueta (36.00)• PART 3b: Gibbs-White staying, Isak going? (40.00)• PART 3c: The EFL season kicks off next weekend (51.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 28, 202555 min

England and Spain meet in yet another final + the latest on Ekitike, Isak & Gyökeres

Jimbo's got Michael Cox, Matt Davies-Adams and Tom Williams alongside him to look back on two incredibly dramatic semi-final clashes at Euro 2025.It's England and Spain who progress to Sunday's final in Basel after a double dose of extra time - with the Lionesses relying on super-subs Michelle Agyemang & Chloe Kelly yet again to turn things around against Italy, while for the world champions it was the best player in the world Aitana Bonmatí who produced a moment of magic in their 1-0 victory over Germany.We've got the latest transfer news - with Ekitike officially in at Liverpool, Gyökeres all but officially in at Arsenal - and Alexander Isak NOT joining up with Newcastle on their pre-season tour of east Asia due to injury...Elsewhere, we mark the 25th anniversary of surely the most controversial transfer in history - when Luís Figo swapped Barcelona for Real Madrid, on this day back in the year 2000.And it’s the second Inter Totally semi-final with Julien Laurens and Tom Williams duking it out for a place in the final...Produced by Lucy Oliva.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Euro SF chaos - England 2-1 Italy (AET) & Germany 0-1 Spain (AET) (02.45)• PART 2a: On This Day - Figo does the unthinkable and swaps Barca for Real (23.25)• PART 2b: Transfer latest - Ekitike, Gyökeres, Isak and questionable video (26.15)• PART 3: Inter Totally Cup - Tom Williams v Julien Laurens (41.30) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 24, 202553 min

Totally Gold 96/97: Dortmund win the last ever 'Champions' League

Back in the summer of 2020, Jimbo and co passed the time reviewing classic Premier League and Champions League campaigns.Here from the vault, we bring you the thoughts of James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein and Duncan Alexander on the 1996/97 Champions League season, the last one with only champions in itIt was also the last time that Juventus were defending champions and the only time Borussia Dortmund went all the way and won the trophy in Munich. It was a good year to be a German football fan.Auxerre were French champions, Milinko Pantic was top scorer and Roy Hodgson made Javier Zanetti lose his cool. It was a different era.Produced by Charlie Jones.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Guy Roux's Auxerre (02.30)• PART 1b: Top scorer Milinko Pantic (04.45) • PART 1c: Man United struggle but reach the semis (06.00)• PART 1d: Milan's worst ever Champions League performance (08.00)• PART 2a: Dortmund going all the way to meet Juventus in the final (12.00)• PART 2b: Schalke beat Hodgson's Inter in the UEFA Cup (31.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 22, 202532 min

England aim for another final, Rashford to Barca + Liverpool’s spending spree

Jimbo welcomes Carl Anka, Charlie Eccleshare, Adrian Clarke and Megan Feringa into the pod with big headlines being made on and off the pitch.The heroics of Ann-Katrin Berger somehow send Germany through to a Euro 2025 semi-final with Spain. Will it be England awaiting in the final with Sarina’s side big favourites ahead of their semi with Italy?Marcus Rashford is Barcelona-bound as the Catalan club agree to take him and his wages for next season. What now for the rest of the bomb squad at Man United? And how do you pronounce Mbeumo?Liverpool are closing in on the signing of Hugo Ekitike and are maybe still interested in Alexander Isak. Plus Noni Madueke is an Arsenal player and Evan Ferguson is off to Rome.Plus we look back at David Platt’s move to Serie A and forward to the present-day race for the Scudetto.Produced by Charlie Jones.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Jess Carter suffers racist abuse (01.30)• PART 2: Euro semi-finals preview with Megan Feringa (08.30) • PART 3a: On This Day - David Platt moves to Serie A (30.00)• PART 3b: Rashford out, Mbeumo in at Old Trafford (35.00)• PART 4a: The scene in Serie A (48.00)• PART 4b: Ekitike to Liverpool, Isak as well? (54.00)• PART 4c: Madueke joins Arsenal (61.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 21, 20251h 6m

England win epic Sweden shootout + transfer talk & Snoop at Swansea

It’s Jimbo, Michael Cox, Jack Lang and Jay Harris after an unbelievable night of action at the Women’s Euros.England battle from 2-0 down to eventually overcome Sweden after an epic and awful penalty shootout. Sarina did it again with her subs - is a Spain v England final now inevitable?The transfer merry-go-round is spinning fast with Liverpool showing interest in Alexander Isak but eventually plumping for Magpies target Hugo Ekitike. Plus it looks like being a bleak summer at Brentford and an interesting one at Swansea.Elsewhere we look back at the end of Pele’s Brazil career and the cultural significance of Nick Barmby.And it’s the first Inter Totally semi-final with former champions Michael Cox and Producer Charlie going head to head.Produced by Charlie Jones and Jay Beale.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: England beat Sweden on penalties (01.00)• PART 1b: Italy 2-1 Norway(19.00) • PART 2a: Pele and Nick Barmby (26.00)• PART 2b: Transfer talk - Ekitike and bad times for Brentford? (35.00)• PART 2c: Snoop Dogg invests Swansea (44.00)• PART 3: Inter Totally Cup - Producer Charlie v Michael Cox (46.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 18, 202553 min

Totally Gold Champions League 04/05: Liverpool conquer Milan

Back in the summer of 2020, Jimbo and co passed the time reviewing classic Premier League and Champions League campaigns.Here from the vault, we bring you the thoughts of James Horncastle, Sasha Goryunov and Alvaro Romeo on the 2004/05 season, the one with the greatest final in the competition’s history.In Rafa Benitez’s first season in charge of Liverpool, the Reds finished level on points with Bolton and won the Champions League in Istanbul.For Carlo Ancelotti’s Milan, it was the second incredible collapse in two seasons. And for Jose Mourinho’s Chelsea, who produced an all-time classic with Barcelona, it looked like the trophy was theirs. Until a ghost goal.Produced by Charlie Jones.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Liverpool restore some European pedigree (01.30)• PART 1b: The Reds conquer the Old Lady (05.30) • PART 1c: Chelsea and Barcelona produce a classic (08.30)• PART 1d: Chelsea undone by the ghost goal (12.30)• PART 2: The final in Istanbul (19.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 15, 202531 min

Chelsea are world champions, England thrash Wales + Gyökeres heads to Arsenal

Jimbo has Daniel Storey, Seb Stafford-Bloor, Tim Spiers and Liam Twomey for company after a shock result in New Jersey.Chelsea are crowned world champions with a 3-0 victory over PSG in the Club World Cup final. How did they do it? How good is Enzo Maresca? And can they challenge for the Premier League title?England are through to the quarter-finals of the Women’s Euros after a 6-1 demolition of Wales. But even though they were runners up, have they ended up on the good side of the draw?Where Crystal Palace end up is a big debate right now as UEFA demote them from the Europa League to the Conference League for breaching multi-club ownership rules. Are the Eagles victims of their own naivety?And there’s some big transfers going on in the Premier League. Gyökeres to Arsenal, Henderson to Brentford and who’s that masquerading as Daniel Levy in North London?Produced by Charlie Jones.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Chelsea 3-0 PSG (01.00)• PART 2: England 6-1 Wales (32.00) • PART 3a: Palace demoted to the Conference League (37.00)• PART 3b: Gibbs-White to Spurs? (45.00)• PART 3c: Gyökeres to Arsenal (51.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 14, 202554 min

PSG thrash Real Madrid to set up final with Chelsea

Jimbo, James Horncastle, Natalie Gedra and Tom Williams are in the studio after some sensational football played on Wednesday.PSG add Real Madrid to their recent list of toppled titans with a 4-0 win to set up a meeting with Chelsea in the Club World Cup final. When did we last see a team as good as Luis Enrique’s side and what can Enzo Maresca do to stop them?The Lionesses come roaring back with a 4-0 win over Netherlands to boost their hopes of a quarter-final place at Euro 2025. Charlotte Harpur has more from Zurich.In the transfer market, plenty of Arsenal fans are unhappy that they might be signing another Chelsea player while we try to explain why the big guns don’t want Victor Osimhen.Speaking of big guns, it’s Michael Cox versus Daniel Storey in the Inter Totally Cup quarter-final.Plus Lyon avoiding relegation, elite players and Ancelotti doing time.Produced by Charlie Jones.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: PSG 4-0 Real Madrid (05.00)• PART 1b: Fluminense 0-2 Chelsea (14.00) • PART 2a: England 4-0 Netherlands with Charlotte Harpur (24.00)• PART 2b: France 4-1 Wales (31.00)• PART 3: Madueke, Kudus and more transfer talk (34.00)• PART 4: Lyon avoid relegation (50.00)• PART 5: Inter Totally Cup - Cox v Storey (58.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 10, 20251h 8m

PSG prepare for Mbappe’s Real + should Sarina shake up England?

Jimbo has Daniel Storey, Adrian Clarke and Tim Spiers for company in a big week across multiple competitions.The Club World Cup reaches the semi-final stage with Chelsea taking on Fluminense and PSG up against Mbappe’s Real Madrid. Has Enzo Maresca stumbled upon a more counterattacking style at Stamford Bridge? And can Guler and Garcia continue their superb form for Los Blancos?Speaking of superb, Spain are through to the quarter-finals of the Women’s Euros in some style. But England’s status hangs in the balance after their defeat to France. Are the players fit enough? And are some there on reputation?Mexico are Gold Cup winners again, overcoming the USA. Felipe Cardenas joins us to discuss the state of the World Cup co-hosts and 16-year-old prodigy Gilberto Mora.It's Inter Totally Cup quarter-final time as Duncan Alexander takes on Producer Charlie.And we react to the news that former Arsenal player Thomas Partey has been charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault.Produced by Charlie Jones.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1 : Club World Cup semi-final preview (03.30)• PART 2: Women’s Euros latest (20.00) • PART 3a: On This Day (28.00)• PART 3b: Transfer talk (30.00)• PART 3c: Thomas Partey charged (33.00)• PART 4: Mexico win the Gold Cup with Felipe Cardenas (39.00)• PART 5: Inter Totally Cup - Alexander v Producer Charlie (51.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 8, 20251h 4m

Totally Gold 03/04: Abramovich arrives but Arsenal go Invincible

Back in the summer of 2020, Jimbo and co passed the time reviewing classic Premier League campaigns.Here from the vault, we bring you the thoughts of Michael Cox, Daniel Storey and Matt Davies-Adams on that time where Arsenal went the whole season unbeaten. You may have heard of it.It was the arrival of Roman Abramovich at Chelsea that shook English football to its core with unprecedented levels of spending in the summer of 2003. But Arsene Wenger’s Gunners were the team that made history and lifted the title. And all on ITV.The unbeaten record could have gone early in the campaign as Ruud van Nistelrooy lined up to take a penalty at Old Trafford…Elsewhere, it’s a season that will be remembered for Leeds’ relegation, Ronaldo's debut and the most Spursy game ever.Produced by Charlie Jones.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: How good were the Invincibles? (02.00)• PART 1b: The Battle of Old Trafford (09.00) • PART 1c: Chelsea’s spending spree (13.30)• PART 1d: Match of the Day on ITV (17.00)• PART 1e: Cristiano Ronaldo debuts in the Premier League (20.00)• PART 1f: Charlton, Bolton and Pompey flying high (22.00)• PART 2a: The ultimate Spursy game (27.00)• PART 2b: Leeds relegated (29.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 6, 202532 min

Paying tribute to Diogo Jota

Jimbo is joined by James Horncastle, Duncan Alexander and Colin Millar at the end of a hugely emotional week.The world of football was rocked by the tragic passing of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva on Thursday. Caoimhe O’Neill and Tim Spiers join us to reflect on a man who was adored at Liverpool and Wolves to name a few.James Horncastle details his experience of covering the Club World Cup in the United States, while we also preview this weekend’s quarter-finals, headlined by PSG v Bayern.Megan Feringa joins us from Switzerland after world champions Spain show their credentials in the women’s Euros, with England v France coming up on Saturday.Plus Nico Williams’ remarkable u-turn and the worst signing in MLS history.Produced by Charlie Jones.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1 : Paying tribute to Diogo Jota (01.00)• PART 2a: James Horncastle’s CWC experience (13.00) • PART 2b: CWC quarter-final preview (19.00)• PART 3a: Euro 2025 so far with Megan Feringa (41.00)• PART 3b: US apathy at the Gold Cup (48.00)• PART 4: Transfer talk (52.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 4, 20251h 3m

Man City stunned by Al-Hilal, plus more Euros glory for England?

It’s Jimbo, Daniel Storey, Seb Stafford-Bloor and Adrian Clarke after a jam-packed weekend of summer football.Shocks aplenty in the last 16 of the Club World Cup with Inter knocked out by Fluminense and holders Manchester City beaten 4-3 by Al-Hilal. We hail the impact of Inzaghi and ask if there’s a blueprint on how to beat City.Chelsea are now flying the flag for England and have added Joao Pedro to their ranks. But it’s the weather that dominates discussion over their victory against Benfica.England Under 21s retain the Euros, beating Germany in the final, as Lee Carsley continues to build his legacy and reputation.Will the Lionesses follow suit? The big-kick off in the Women’s Euros is upon us. Michael Cox gives us the lowdown on whether Sarina’s side can retain their trophy.Plus Keith Andrews at Brentford and cameras on the pitch.Produced by Charlie Jones.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Man City 3-4 Al-Hilal (05.00)• PART 2a: Inter 0-2 Fluminense (16.00) • PART 2b: Bayern and Chelsea through as the Blues sign Pedro (22.00)• PART 3a: England Under 21s win the Euros (31.00)• PART 3b: Brentford appoint Andrews, plus your questions (39.00)• PART 4: Women’s Euros preview with Michael Cox (47.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 1, 202557 min

Totally Gold 98/99: More than just Man United’s treble

Back in the summer of 2020, Jimbo and co passed the time reviewing classic Premier League campaigns.Here from the vault, we bring you the thoughts of Michael Cox, Daniel Storey and Matt Davies-Adams on the 1998/99 season, when there were many twists and turns but one team won it all.It was the best season ever to be a Man United fan with Sir Alex Ferguson's side taken right down to the wire but winning the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League. But what else about 98/99 have you forgotten?Di Canio shoving a referee? Liverpool having joint managers? West Ham finishing 5th?Relive one of the most dramatic seasons in Premier League history.Produced by Charlie Jones.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Gullit joins Newcastle (04.00)• PART 1b: John Gregory’s Aston Villa (06.30) • PART 1c: West Ham finish 5th (09.00)• PART 1d: Paolo Di Canio versus Paul Alcock (10.30)• PART 2a: A three-way title race (15.00)• PART 2b: Forest relegated, Van Hooijdonk on strike (25.00)• PART 2c: Houllier/Evans at Liverpool (28.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 29, 202529 min

England v Germany again, Argentinian agony and Lyon’s relegation

Jimbo welcomes Daniel Storey, JJ Bull and Tom Williams into the pod to discuss football, Springsteen and cleats.Both Argentinian clubs are out of the Club World Cup but River Plate go down fighting, literally, as they lose to Inter. We’ve got almost a full set of last 16 ties to look forward to, including Chelsea’s clash with Benfica.Lee Carsley takes England Under 21s to a second successive Euros final as Harvey Elliott shows his worth to potential suitors. They face favourites Germany on Saturday.Elsewhere, Arsenal’s transfer activity looks set to heat up, while Lyon are relegated to Ligue 2 due to the state of their finances.Plus the most agonising game in English football history and when Denmark killed the back pass.Produced by Charlie Jones.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: JJ’s new album and Tom’s old boots (01.00)• PART 1b: The madness of Inter River (08.00) • PART 1c: Elsewhere in the Club World Cup (15.30)• PART 2a: On This Day (23.00)• PART 2b: England Under 21s return to the Euro final (35.00)• PART 3a: Transfer talk (43.00)• PART 3b: Lyon relegated, Pogba joins Monaco (48.00)• PART 3c: Inter Totally Cup - Williams v Eccleshare (56.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 26, 20251h 7m

Brazil bossing the Club World Cup, plus PSG v Messi in the last 16

Jimbo, Duncan Alexander, Charlie Eccleshare and Colin Millar are in the studio with wall-to-wall football to discuss.PSG set up a reunion with Lionel Messi and Inter Miami in the last 16 of the Club World Cup. And Botafogo knock out Atletico Madrid to tee up an all-Brazilian clash with Palmeiras. Jack Lang in LA tells us why Brazilian sides are doing so well at this tournament.Man City face Juventus on Thursday with both sides already through. Are both free-scoring sides back to their best or are they just playing bad teams? And we need to talk about the weather.There are goals galore and family trees rocking in both the Under 19 and Under 21s Euros, where holders England are one game away from the final.Plus why no Lautaro love, CWC sides in the Premier League and the Sampdoria saga.Produced by Charlie Jones.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Botafogo knock out Atleti, Messi v PSG (05.00)• PART 1b: Let’s talk about the weather (07.30) • PART 1c: Jack Lang on Brazilian success (11.30)• PART 2a: Suarez bites Chiellini (21.00)• PART 2b: Man City 6-0 Al Ain (24.00)• PART 2c: Elsewhere in the Club World Cup (30.00)• PART 3a: Drama and goals at the Under 21s and 19s (36.00)• PART 3b: The foreign keeper ban in South Korea (40.00)• PART 3c: The Sampdoria saga (43.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 24, 202558 min

Totally Gold 2013/14: When Liverpool let it slip

Back in the summer of 2020, Jimbo and co passed the time reviewing classic Premier League campaigns.Here from the vault, we bring you the thoughts of Michael Cox, James Horncastle and Tom Williams on the 2013/14 season, when there were 4 teams in the title race!It was Manuel Pellegrini's Man City that won it but this will always be remembered as the championship Liverpool lost, after Gerrard's slip and Crystanbul. Imagine if Luis Suarez had gone to Arsenal.The Gunners led for most of the season while Mourinho was back at Chelsea and threatening to lead them to glory once again.Plus we had Di Canio at Sunderland, Pardew head-butting a player, and Anelka sacked for a goal celebration.Produced by Charlie Jones.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Arsenal fail to sign Suarez (02.30)• PART 1b: Paolo Di Canio at Sunderland (07.00) • PART 1c: Liverpool 5-1 Arsenal (10.00)• PART 1d: Liverpool 3-2 Man City (12.30)• PART 2a: Liverpool 0-2 Chelsea (17.00)• PART 2b: Crystanbul (21.00)• PART 2c: Anelka and the quenelle (25.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 22, 202526 min

Al-Hilal surprise Trent’s Real, plus a first glimpse of new Man City

Jimbo is joined by James Horncastle, Duncan Alexander, Carl Anka and Benji Lanyado in a stacked Totally Football Show.Trent Alexander-Arnold debuts for Real Madrid at the Club World Cup but Al-Hilal stun Los Blancos with a 1-1 draw. Has everyone been sleeping on Simone Inzaghi’s side?Man City get off to a winning start against Wydad, as we look at new-look City and ask whether they’ve fixed some of their issues from last season. Or this season.In the other big cup competition, Benji takes on Julien Laurens in the opening match of the 2025 Inter Totally Cup!Plus Man United’s tough start and Juventus at the White House.Produced by Charlie Jones.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Mixed fortunes for England’s kids, as Nico bids for Barca move (03.00)• PART 2: Real Madrid 1-1 Al Hilal (06.30) • PART 3a: Man City 2-0 Wydad (25.00)• PART 3b: Juve at the White House (29.00)• PART 3c: Broader Club World Cup thoughts (32.00)• PART 3d: Premier League fixtures are out (42.00)• PART 4: Inter Totally Cup - Laurens v Lanyado (47.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 19, 202555 min

Chelsea’s winning start and Liverpool’s significant summer business

Jimbo welcomes Daniel Storey, Seb Stafford-Bloor and Matt Davies-Adams to the pod with the first few days of the Club World Cup in the books.Chelsea beat LAFC thanks to a helpful cameo from Liam Delap in front of a largely empty stadium. Bayern are 10-0 winners over amateur Auckland. Was Ander Herrera the person that made us feel something about the Club World Cup?Florian Wirtz is almost a Liverpool player. How will he strengthen Liverpool and are Arne Slot’s side stretching even further clear of their rivals?Gennaro Gattuso is the new Italy manager. And are Brentford about to take a massive gamble on their new manager?Plus the situation at Sheffield Wednesday and the situation surrounding Palace’s place in Europe.Produced by Charlie Jones.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Chelsea 2-0 LAFC (04.00)• PART 2a: Boca-Benfica, Bayern hit 10 and more CWC (13.00) • PART 2b: Palace, Forest and European complications (24.00)• PART 3a: Wirtz set to further strengthen Liverpool (30.00)• PART 3b: Who next for Brentford? (40.00)• PART 4a: The state of Sheffield Wednesday (45.00)• PART 4b: Gattuso becomes Italy manager (47.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 17, 202551 min

Totally Gold 1994/95: Blackburn's title, Cantona's kick and Klinsmann's quality

Back in the summer of 2020, Jimbo and co passed the time reviewing classic Premier League campaigns.Here from the vault, we bring you the thoughts of Michael Cox, Daniel Storey and Matt Davies-Adams on the 1994/95 season - the first time the title race went to the final day.This was the season where Blackburn won their first title in 81 years and Alan Shearer was snubbed for the Ballon d’Or.Man United’s season was defined by Eric Cantona’s kung-fu kick at Selhurst Park and the shock mid-season swoop for Andy Cole.Plus four teams going down, Arsenal’s disastrous year and the impact of Jurgen Klinsmann on the Premier League. Produced by Charlie Jones.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Forest finishing 3rd! (03.00)• PART 1b: Klinsmann’s impact on the PL (07.00) • PART 1c: Dalglish’s Blackburn bidding for the title (11.00)• PART 1d: Andy Cole moves to Man United (16.00)• PART 1e: Cantona’s kung-fu kick(18.00)• PART 2a: The final day of the season (24.00)• PART 2b: An extra club goes down (30.00)• PART 2c: Magic Matt Le Tissier (32.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 15, 202534 min

Tense times for Tuchel, Poch under pressure and the Club World Cup is here

Jimbo is joined in the studio by Duncan Alexander, Tom Williams and Tim Spiers to talk about the endless football.The Club World Cup starts this weekend with the delights of Auckland City and the new time wasting rules to look forward to. Are we excited?England are humbled 3-1 by Senegal in friendly action. Is this just history repeating itself? And what will Thomas Tuchel gain from appearing to publicly criticise Jude Bellingham?USA are also booed off after a home friendly thrashing, their 4th defeat in a row. Paul Tenorio tells us why these are tough times for Mauricio Pochettino.We bring you the draw for the Inter Totally Cup, featuring three-time winner and current champion Michael Cox.Plus Sterling hits the side netting, Tom eats burgers and what season is it anyway?Produced by Charlie Jones.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Are we excited about the Club World Cup? (01.00)• PART 1b: England 1-3 Senegal (11.30) • PART 1c: Belgium 4-3 Wales (20.00)• PART 2a: Other international news (28.00)• PART 2b: Paul Tenorio on Pochettino’s USA misery (35.00)• PART 3a: More on the Club World Cup structure (43.00)• PART 3b: Inter Totally Cup draw (48.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 12, 202553 min

Frank set for Spurs while Spalletti exits Italy

Jimbo’s back, with Jay Harris, Seb Stafford-Bloor and Adrian Clarke for company and lots to talk about from the world of football.With Europa League winner Ange Postecoglou dismissed, Spurs now look set to turn to Thomas Frank. What are the Brentford’s boss strengths and weaknesses ahead of the potential move to North London?Portugal are the Nations League champions after their penalty shootout win over Spain, with Cristiano Ronaldo showing he still has the knack at 40 years of age.Italy’s chances of missing a third successive World Cup increased after the 3-0 defeat to Norway that saw the exit of manager Luciano Spalletti. Will anybody let Claudio Ranieri retire?Plus plenty of transfer chat and England’s angst over a win in Andorra.Produced by Charlie Jones.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Portugal win the Nations League (03.00)• PART 2: Ange out, Frank in at Spurs (13.00) • PART 3: Mbeumo, Gittens, Cherki and other transfers (26.00)• PART 4: James Horncastle on Spalletti’s Italy exit (43.00)• PART 5: England angst over Andorra win (57.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 10, 20251h 3m

Totally Gold 2011/12: Aguerooooo, Balotelli and Harry for England

Back in the summer of 2020, Jimbo and co passed the time reviewing classic Premier League campaigns.Here from the vault, we bring you the thoughts of Michael Cox, Daniel Storey and Matt Davies-Adams on the 2011/12 season - the one where the championship was decided on goal difference.The panel discuss the enigmatic Mario Balotelli and how Tottenham were in the title race until Harry Redknapp almost got the England job.Plus Blackburn going down, Chelsea winning the Champions League and Arsenal losing 8-2.Produced by Charlie Jones.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Chaos but success for Chelsea and Arsenal (03.00)• PART 1b: The battle against the drop (07.00) • PART 1c: Pardew’s Newcastle flying high (09.00)• PART 1d: Spurs in the title race - Harry almost England manager (12.00)• PART 2a: City v United for the title (20.00)• PART 2b: The final day of the season (33.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 8, 202539 min

PSG 5-0 Inter - the biggest Champions League final win ever

Jimbo, Duncan Alexander, Daniel Storey, Tim Spiers and of course Julien Laurens review an historic Champions League final.It was billed as too close to call but Luis Enrique’s PSG put on one of the best performances of all-time to thrash Inter and win their first ever European Cup. Could this young side dominate for years to come? What happened to the Nerazzurri? And what next for Inzaghi?He could be an Italian manager on the move, of which there are many. Gasperini to Roma! Allegri back to Milan! And will Florian Wirtz be heading to Anfield?With the club season over - until the Club World Cup - the panel look back at some of their highlights from 24/25.Plus Sampdoria’s relegation reprieve and Marco van Basten’s beef with Linkin Park.**Listeners - we want to hear from you!Give us your feedback on the show - what content you have enjoyed most, and what you would like us to do differently next season.**Click here Produced by Charlie Jones.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: PSG 5-0 Inter (04.00)• PART 2: Julien Laurens reacts (17.00) • PART 3a: The managerial merry-go-round in Italy (39.00)• PART 3b: Our highlights of the season (44.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 1, 202555 min

Palmer inspires Chelsea to Conference League glory - up next PSG v Inter

Jimbo is joined by Jack Lang, Tom Williams, Colin Millar and more in the final week of the domestic season.Chelsea make it a wonderful week and a successful season by adding the Conference League trophy to Champions League qualification. How good are Maresca’s Blues? And what happened to Antony?The Champions League final has the panel, and Michael Cox, very excited. Do Inter have all the attacking tools to end PSG’s hopes of a first ever European Cup?Carlo Ancelotti is finally unveiled as Brazil manager. Hear more about his squad selection and the mess he’s walking into.Plus is Cristiano Ronaldo about to sham his way into the Club World Cup?Produced by Charlie Jones.Listeners - we want to hear from you! What content you have enjoyed most, and what you would like us to do differently next season? https://forms.gle/PfffBLm6Kz6WShq57 RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Chelsea win the Conference League with Simon Johnson (02.30)• PART 2: Ancelotti arrives in Brazil (25.00) • PART 3: Champions League final preview with Michael Cox (31.00)• PART 4: Ronaldo moving, Earps retiring (40.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 29, 202545 min

McTominay leads Napoli to Serie A title - plus PSG v Inter preview

Recorded earlier on Monday, Jimbo assembles Julien Laurens, Pol Ballús, Seb Stafford-Bloor and James Horncastle as the Euro gang sign off for the summer in style. There’s only one place to start - and the dramatic events on Friday night in Serie A as Scott McTominay and Romelu Lukaku were on the scoresheet as Napoli tasted Scudetto glory amid jubilant scenes inside the Maradona and on the streets of Naples. Inter will be hoping to put the disappointment of missing out on the title behind them as they prepare to face PSG in Saturday’s Champions League final. The French champions warmed up for the occasion by cruising to a 3-0 victory over Reims in the Coupe de France. So - who’ll come out on top in Munich?The curtain closed on the La Liga season this weekend with emotional goodbyes for Carlo Ancelotti & Luka Modrić as their time at Real Madrid came to an end with a 2-0 win over Real Sociedad. Barcelona wrapped up their domestic treble-winning season with a comfortable victory at Athletic Bilbao - while Real Betis prepare for Wednesday’s Conference League final against Chelsea… And over in Germany, the Pokal fairytale wasn’t to be for Arminia Bielefeld as Stuttgart ended their 18-year wait for a trophy with a 4-2 victory over their third-division opponents. Plus, the big news out of Leverkusen is that Erik ten Hag is back! Produced by Lucy Oliva.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moments of the weekend (00.50)• PART 2: Serie A review - MVP McTominay guides Napoli to glory (08.30)• PART 3: Coupe de France review - and Champions League final preview (23.45)• PART 4: La Liga review - Emotional farewells to Don Carlo & Luka Modrić & Conference League final preview (34.30)• PART 5: DFB-Pokal review - and ten Hag’s in at Leverkusen! (49.05) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 27, 20251h 2m

Chelsea & Newcastle back in the Champions League, Sunderland back in the Premier League

Jimbo welcomes Daniel Storey, JJ Bull and Tim Spiers into the pod as the Premier League season draws to a close.Chelsea finish off Forest and finish 4th, securing Champions League football. Should we still be expecting more from the Blues? And what should we expect from Forest in the Conference League?Newcastle are back among the European elite despite losing at home to Everton. That’s because Villa are beaten 2-0 at Old Trafford, with a refereeing mistake that has Villa complaining to the Premier League. Jacob Tanswell has more.Sunderland are promoted to the Premier League after stunning Sheffield United, quite the result for the second youngest team in the country.Plus Aberdeen’s cup glory and why Tottenham should have two managers.Produced by Charlie Jones.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Nottingham Forest 0-1 Chelsea (06.00)• PART 2a: Man United 2-0 Aston Villa with Jacob Tanswell (15.00) • PART 2b: Newcastle and Man City back in the Champions League (21.00)• PART 3: Sunderland 2-1 Sheffield Utd (29.00)• PART 4: Ange, Cunha and Aberdeen win the Scottish Cup (36.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 26, 202550 min

Spurs win the Europa League - who will join them in the Champions League?

Jimbo is joined by Duncan Alexander, Charlie Eccleshare and Benji Lanyado after Tottenham Hotspur make history in Bilbao.Spurs beat Manchester United in the Europa League final to claim silverware, Champions League qualification and salvation this season. What now for manager Ange Postecoglou? And what now for Ruben Amorim amid the misery at Old Trafford?Who will join Spurs in next season’s Champions League? Man City are almost there. Fates will be decided on the final day this Sunday, headlined by Nottingham Forest v Chelsea. Memories of Jesper Gronkjaer abound.There could be a Conference League spot up for grabs for whoever finishes 8th between Brighton or Brentford.Plus play-off final weekend, Arsenal players hitting double figures and the dirtiest players who never get booked.Produced by Charlie Jones.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Tottenham 1-0 Man United with Jack Pitt-Brooke (01.00)• PART 2a: Forest v Chelsea on the final day (23.00) • PART 2b: Man United v Aston Villa preview (30.00)• PART 3a: Man City one point away from the Champions League (35.00)• PART 3b: Play-off final bonanza (40.00)• PART 3c: The rest of the Premier League weekend (44.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 22, 202549 min

Serie A title race goes to the final day as Ajax suffer extraordinary collapse

Jimbo’s got the whole gang together as Julien Laurens, James Horncastle, Seb Stafford-Bloor and Pol Ballús indulge in some European chit-chat as the season reaches its climax. The Serie A chaos continued with the title set to be decided on Friday night… unless a play-off is required! That’s after Inter were held 2-2 by Lazio while Napoli were goalless at Parma, but it’s Antonio Conte’s side who still sit a point clear at the top of the table. The Eredivisie set a high bar for mayhem as PSV retained their title on the final day - despite trailing Ajax by 9 points with just 5 games to go! Michiel Jongsma’s back to tell us how - and why Ajax’s next boss should probably be bald… Over in Ligue 1, Alexandre Lacazette signed off in style with goals 200 and 201 for his hometown club Lyon - while there was extraordinary late drama in Strasbourg as Abdoulaye Touré’s 99th minute panenka kept Le Havre in the top flight. Barcelona were still on the beers as they were beaten 3-2 by Villarreal, but it didn’t matter after more Lamine Yamal magic had sealed the La Liga title against Espanyol in midweek. Meanwhile, the rebuild’s already started at Real Madrid with Dean Huijsen signed and the announcement of new manager Xavi Alonso seemingly imminent… And in the Bundesliga, Dortmund completed their remarkable turnaround under Niko Kovac to seal a Champions League spot - while champions Bayern Munich finished the season 13 points clear of Leverkusen as Harry Kane made it back-to-back Golden Boots. Plus - what’s the mood across Europe as the Premier League’s 16th and 17th-placed banter clubs do battle in Bilbao in Wednesday night’s Europa League final? Produced by Lucy Oliva.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moments of the weekend & Europa League final preview (00.45)  • PART 2: Serie A review - All to play for under the Friday Night Lights (11.25)• PART 3: Portugal, Turkey, Ajax’s epic collapse - and bald men (24.35)• PART 4: Ligue 1 review - Touré’s panenka, Nice’s UCL spot & Jonathan David’s future (38.40)• PART 5: La Liga review - Barca on the beach as relegation jeopardy remains (48.35)• PART 6: Bundesliga review - Dortmund surge to 4th as Kane picks up latest accolade (55.15) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 20, 20251h 11m

Palace win the FA Cup, while Forest set up final day decider with Chelsea

Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Daniel Storey, Sasha Goryunov and Adrian Clarke after an emotional weekend of football.Crystal Palace stun Man City to win the FA Cup, their first ever major trophy. Dom Fifield joins us to explain what this means for the club. Plus what was going on with Pep’s decision-making?One point separates 3rd from 7th in the Premier League as the race for the top 5 intensifies. Forest earn a much needed win at West Ham to ensure a mouthwatering final day decider with Chelsea at the City Ground.Man United and Spurs are beaten again on Friday night, with all eyes now on their Europa League final in Bilbao.And there are emotional goodbyes for Goodison Park and Jamie Vardy, plus another goalfest at the Gtech.Produced by Charlie Jones.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Crystal Palace 1-0 Man City with Dom Fifield (01.45)• PART 2a: Arsenal 1-0 Newcastle (23.00) • PART 2b: West Ham 1-2 Forest with Paul Taylor (29.00)• PART 2c: Wins for Chelsea & Villa, defeats for Man Utd & Spurs (35.00)• PART 3a: Everton 2-0 Southampton (50.00)• PART 3b: Brentford 2-3 Fulham (56.00)• PART 3c: Leicester 2-0 Ipswich (59.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 19, 20251h 3m

Can Palace beat Man City in the FA Cup final? Can Newcastle beat Arsenal yet again?

Matt Davies-Adams is in the hot seat alongside Duncan Alexander, Natalie Gedra and Liam Tharme ahead of a hugely significant weekend.Crystal Palace and Man City meet in the FA Cup final with the Eagles looking to upset the odds and secure a first ever major trophy. Reuben Pinder joins us to discuss how they can go about doing that.It’s possibly a good week to be Chelsea and Aston Villa who host Europa League finalists Man United and Spurs as they bid to boost their own hopes of Champions League qualification. While Forest look to bounce back after an eventful week at the club.Newcastle aim to overtake Arsenal and move into 2nd spot with what would be a 4th win over the Gunners this season.Plus the last ever men’s game at Goodison Park, play-off joy for Sunderland and Orient, and Ancelotti finally signs up for Brazil.Produced by Charlie Jones.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Crystal Palace v Man City preview with Reuben Pinder (03.00)• PART 2: Chelsea v Man Utd + Villa v Spurs previews (19.00) • PART 3a: Arsenal v Newcastle preview (28.00)• PART 3b: West Ham v Forest preview (32.00)• PART 3c: Everton v Southampton preview (40.00)• PART 4a: A look at the EFL play-offs (45.00)• PART 4b: Ancelotti off to Brazil (50.00)• PART 4c: The rest of the Premier League weekend (56.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 15, 20251h 2m

Barcelona win another classic Clasico while Napoli slip up in Scudetto race

Jimbo’s joined by Julien Laurens, Pol Ballús, Seb Stafford-Bloor and James Horncastle for your weekly dose of Continental chatter. It’s a clean sweep of four Clasico victories this season for Barcelona over Real after Sunday afternoon’s bonkers 4-3 win at Montjuïc. It moves Hansi Flick’s side seven points clear with three games left to play, while Carlo Ancelotti sets off into the Brazilian sunset… Over in Italy, after their midweek Champions League heroics Inter closed the gap on Napoli at the top of the table to just one point as Antonio Conte’s side conceded an 84th minute equaliser from Genoa to set up a nervy finish with two  games left of this enthralling Serie A campaign. We touch base with the equally dramatic title race in the Eredivisie - where Ajax’s nine-point lead at the top of the table has evaporated to just one. Chasers PSV came back from 2-0 down at Feyenoord to win 3-2 in the 99th minute AND Ajax lost 3-0 at home! Michiel Jongsma stops by to tell us more. In France, Monaco locked in their UCL place courtesy of a 2-0 win over Lyon - while Marseille followed suit in their 3-1 victory at Le Havre - but could Roberto De Zerbi’s future be elsewhere? And in the Bundesliga, there’s wild celebrations in Hamburg as they return to the top flight for the first time in seven years - while the hunt for UCL football goes down to the last day as Dortmund look to pip Freiburg or Frankfurt to a top four finish. Plus - bicycle kicks, train journeys with footballers, Xherdan Shaqiri guiding Basel to glory and making friends with all of you… Produced by Lucy Oliva.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moments of the weekend (and adjacent things!) (00.40)• PART 2: La Liga review - Barca close in on their 28th title (11.00)• PART 3: Serie A review - Napoli open the door for Inter (22.50)• PART 4: Benfica 1-1 Sporting & Eredivisie title drama with Michiel Jongsma (39.10)• PART 5: Ligue 1 review - Monaco & Marseille secure UCL places (48.30)• PART 6: Bundesliga review - Hamburg and back - and Dortmund are too?! (55.40) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 13, 20251h 11m

A difficult day for Trent, Forest, Man United and Spurs

JImbo is joined in the studio by Tim Spiers, Jay Harris and Adrian Clarke after a pivotal weekend in the chase for Champions League football.Arsenal fight back from 2-0 down to draw at Anfield ahead of their clash with Newcastle in the battle for 2nd. But it’s the reception for the departing Trent Alexander-Arnold from the Liverpool faithful that will dominate the headlines.Nottingham Forest are now on the outside looking in after a 2-2 draw at home to relegated Leicester, with Evangelos Marinakis taking centre-stage after the game.It’s looking good for Newcastle after a big win over Chelsea, plus Aston Villa and the under-appreciated Ollie Watkins.The Europa League finalists Man United and Spurs slip to 16th and 17th after yet another pair of defeats on Sunday. Carl Anka has more from West Ham’s win at Old Trafford.Plus the play-offs, chess master Eze and Saints trolling.Produced by Charlie Jones.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Liverpool 2-2 Arsenal (03.00)• PART 2a: Newcastle 2-0 Chelsea (13.00) • PART 2b: Forest 2-2 Leicester (19.00)• PART 2c: Man City slip up, Villa win again (24.00)• PART 3a: Man United 0-2 West Ham with Carl Anka (33.00)• PART 3b: Tottenham 0-2 Crystal Palace (41.00)• PART 4a: A look at the EFL play-offs (52.00)• PART 4b: The rest of the Premier League weekend (54.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 11, 20251h 5m

Arsenal picked off by PSG while Inter beat Barca in Champions League classic

It’s an Inter v PSG final in the Champions League and Jimbo has Duncan Alexander, Charlie Eccleshare and Tom Williams in the studio to review the semi-final action.Arteta’s depleted Arsenal come up short in their semi-final in Paris. Is it finally time for PSG to ascend to the top of European football?Inter somehow overcome Barcelona in possibly the greatest Champions League semi-final of all time. James Horncastle was there and here to discuss Inzaghi, Acerbi and the Nerazzurri’s chances in the final.The Premier League weekend sees Newcastle host Chelsea in a big game for assembling next year’s Champions League line-up. While Arsenal have to travel to Anfield.The EFL play-offs kick off this weekend with Wycombe and Sunderland looking to banish the ghosts of Charlton and Jimmy Hill respectively.Plus the best games you’ve ever missed and Man United’s 2019 inspired recruitment.Produced by Charlie Jones.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Best games you’ve missed (03.00)• PART 1b: PSG 2-1 Arsenal (07.00) • PART 2: Inter 4-3 Barcelona with James Horncastle (20.00)• PART 3a: A look at the EFL play-offs (39.00)• PART 3b: The Premier League weekend (42.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 8, 202552 min

Who will reach the Champions League final? And Kane & Kompany win the Bundesliga

It’s Jimbo, James Horncastle, Julien Laurens, Pol Ballús and Seb Stafford-Bloor ahead of a giant week across the continent.The Champions League semi-final second legs are upon us. Can Arsenal overturn a 1-0 deficit in Paris? Will we see another classic between Inter and Barcelona? Who’s going to Munich? We also look at the semis in the Europa and Conference League.Barca then have a Clásico on their hands on Saturday, with the chance to take a huge step towards the La Liga title. And while Ancelotti may be on the way out of the Bernabeu, what will Trent Alexander-Arnold bring to Los Blancos next season?Bayern win the Bundesliga for the 12th time in 13 seasons with Harry Kane securing the first trophy of his career and Vincent Kompany vindicated after his shock appointment in Bavaria.Napoli stay 3 points clear at the top of Serie A while Roma make it 19 games unbeaten under Claudio Ranieri to boost their top 4 hopes.Plus promotions for Pisa and Paris FC, and the latest chapter of the Antony redemption story.Produced by Charlie Jones.RUNNING ORDER:• PART 1: Moment of the week (03.30)• PART 2: Champions League semi-final second leg preview (06.30)• PART 3: Serie A latest - Roma on fire, Pisa promoted (22.00)• PART 4: Barca and Real get ready for El Clasico (32.00)• PART 5a: Europa & Conference semi-final previews (42.00)• PART 5b: Kane and Kompany win the Bundesliga (48.00)• PART 6: Ligue 1 welcomes Paris FC (60.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 6, 20251h 9m

Chelsea’s vital victory over Liverpool, plus Bournemouth’s historic win at Arsenal

Jimbo welcomes Daniel Storey, Matt Davies-Adams and Colin Millar into the pod as the race for European football really hots up.Chelsea defeat champions Liverpool to make it 4 wins in a row, as Cole Palmer returns to form. With Newcastle, Forest and Villa surrounding the Blues, who will make it into the Champions League?Are Arsenal about to let second place slip? Bournemouth win for the first time ever at the Emirates as the Gunners yet again let a lead slip. Could Mikel Arteta regret playing such a strong side ahead of the Champions League semi-final with PSG?Much-changed Man United and Tottenham were in action on Sunday. Could they really meet in the Europa League final? And what does that say about the Premier League?Plus we review a remarkable final day in the EFL regular season.Produced by Charlie Jones.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Chelsea 3-1 Liverpool (05.00)• PART 1b: Newcastle, Villa and Forest’s Champions League hopes (10.30) • PART 2a: Man City 1-0 Wolves (18.00)• PART 2b: Arsenal 1-2 Bournemouth (23 .00)• PART 3a: Brentford 4-3 Man Utd with Dan Sheldon (28.00)• PART 3b: West Ham 1-1 Spurs with Jack Pitt-Brooke (32.00)• PART 4a: A dramatic final day in the EFL (40.00)• PART 4b: The rest of the Premier League weekend (46.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 4, 202552 min

Unstoppable Yamal stars in Champions League classic while Arsenal trail to PSG

Jimbo, Charlie Eccleshare, Jack Lang and Tom Williams are in the studio after an enthralling midweek of Champions League semi-final first leg action.Barcelona head to Milan still on level terms with Inter after a classic 3-3 draw at Montjuic. But it’s the performance of Lamine Yamal that has the world talking. Pol Ballús was there to watch a 17-year-old who keeps encouraging Lionel Messi comparisons with his performances.Arsenal are edged out 1-0 by PSG at the Emirates. What contributed to a flat evening for the Gunners? PSG’s possession? The officiating? The tifo? And what positives can they take to Paris?We also find out what Messi and Ronaldo got up to in the Champions League this week.Chelsea are WSL champions while an exciting final day lies ahead in the EFL on Saturday. And we preview the weekend as the Premier League enters the Shaun Maloney weeks.Produced by Charlie Jones.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Barcelona 3-3 Inter with Pol Ballus (04.00)• PART 2: Arsenal 0-1 PSG (23.00) • PART 3a: The other Champions Leagues and Ancelotti not off to Brazil (42.00)• PART 3b: The Premier League weekend (48.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 1, 202555 min

Could it be another Arsenal Barcelona final? Plus McTominay sends Napoli top

Jimbo’s got Julien Laurens, Pol Ballús, Seb Stafford-Bloor and Italian football expert Max Callegari alongside him as we gear up for a midweek of tantalising European semi-final ties.PSG warmed up for their trip to the Emirates with a surprise 3-1 defeat by Nice on Friday night - which ended their hopes of an unprecedented unbeaten Ligue 1 season. So, is Luis Enrique’s side ready to bounce back against an Arsenal team that beat them back in October? It’s not going much better for Inter Milan ahead of their visit to Barcelona, succumbing to a third straight defeat in the space of a week to see their hopes of a treble well and truly dashed. Can they get back on track against a Barca team basking in the glory of victory against their biggest rivals Real on Saturday night? Back on domestic shores, Marseille’s Roman holiday seems to be paying off! And there’s chaos, carnage and ice at the Copa del Rey final! And Scott McTominay can’t stop scoring! And Harry Kane could finally be about to win his first major silverware - but he won’t be on the pitch! Produced by Lucy Oliva. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moments of the weekend (00.45)• PART 2: Arsenal v PSG preview & Ligue 1 chatter after shock defeat to Nice (06.15)• PART 3: Barcelona v Inter preview & Copa del Rey carnage (14.25)• PART 4: Ligue 1 review - Inter’s week from hell as Napoli lead (29.55)• PART 5: Bundesliga review - Dortmund’s resurgence with Bayern on the brink (50.35) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 29, 20251h 5m