James Allcott and Alex Moneypenny (AMonFootball) pick up where they left off in their quest to build the ultimate title-winning Arsenal XI for the 2025-26 season. With the defensive half of the pitch locked in, that leaves the midfield and forwards to sort out, including the much-discussed striker conundrum. Host: James Allcott Guest: Alex Moneypenny Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic...
Jun 20, 2025•48 min
James Allcott is joined this week by The Different Knock’s Alex Moneypenny (@AMonFootball) to build the ultimate Arsenal squad capable of winning the 2025-26 Premier League title. With just two players allowed to stay per position, who will make the cut and who will get the chop? Host: James Allcott Guests: Alex Moneypenny Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 17, 2025•1 hr 1 min
WE HAVE HEARD YOU! James wraps up the 2024-25 season by answering your burning questions about life, football, and (of course) QPR. Plus, we have some important and exciting announcements and updates, so stick around to the end of the podcast to hear about the future of the show, the JLA channel, and much more. For James’s Substack, message here. Or follow him on Instagram or X Host: James Allcott Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more ab...
Jun 12, 2025•51 min
James Allcott and Nieve Petruzziello (@StuntPegg) are back in the studio to definitively, or not-so-definitively, rank the biggest summer transfer rumours linked with every Premier League club. From ‘Signing of the Season’ to ‘Big Mistake’, find out how good Nieve and James think your club’s biggest rumour is, and whether your team’s summer could be boom or bust. Host: James Allcott Guest: Nieve Petruzziello Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn m...
Jun 09, 2025•1 hr 40 min
James Allcott is joined by Nieve Pettruzziello (@stuntpegg) to take an in depth look at Inter Milan's UEFA Champions League Final defeat to PSG. They look at the quality of Inter's squad, the problems they faced during the game, and some of the tactical aspects that could have been different. They also take a look at what went right for PSG and what this will mean for football going forward. Host: James Allcott Guest: Nieve Pettruzziello Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com...
Jun 06, 2025•1 hr 14 min
James Allcott is joined by Nedum Onuoha (@kickback_nedum) once again. This time to discuss and rank every Premier League manager’s season. Together they look at potential manager of the season candidates, which managers could be in trouble next season, and which managers still have something to prove. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 05, 2025•1 hr 10 min
James Allcott is joined by Nedum Onuoha (@kickback_nedum) to discuss the ins and outs of Manchester City’s season. Why did their season seemingly fall apart? Was it down to Rodri’s injury? Was it their issues with recruitment? Or was it a tactical issue? All of this and more is discussed on this week’s ‘The Ripple Effect.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 30, 2025•1 hr 22 min
James Allcott is joined by Daniel Cook (@HLTCO) to discuss the impact the big summer transfers of 2024 have had on this season. The pair also categorise the impact into tiers to make the definitive list of signings that worked and some that didn’t quite. But which players will be labeled signings of the season? Host: James Allcott Guest: Daniel Cook Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice...
May 23, 2025•1 hr 23 min
James Allcott is joined by Daniel Cook (@HLTCO) to discuss the ins and outs of Crystal Palace’s first-ever major trophy. Together, they discuss how Palace got there, what worked in the final, and what happens next for the club. The duo also explores the permutations of finishing in the European spots within the Premier League and what it could mean for all the clubs involved. Host: James Allcott Guest: Daniel Cook Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional production: Patris Gordon L...
May 21, 2025•1 hr 5 min
James Allcott is joined by Fuad Cadani (@FuadCadani) to discuss the second part of their top 20 players of the season. In the episode, they compare their personal top 20 versus the top 20 players put together from an amalgamation of statistical websites in order to determine who the best players of this season have truly been. And most importantly: Who will make the top five? Host: James Allcott Guest: Fuad Cadani Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon L...
May 16, 2025•36 min
James Allcott is joined by Fuad Cadani to discuss their top 20 players of the season. In the episode, they compare their top 20 to the top 20 players compiled from an amalgamation of statistics websites to determine who the best players of this season have truly been. Host: James Allcott Guest: Fuad Cadani Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 14, 2025•1 hr
James Allcott is joined by @DougieCritchley as they both take turns apologising to some of the surprise performers of the Premier League season! Which players deserve a sincere apology for their performances this season? Who has surprised them? And who has turned their club’s season around? Host: James Allcott Guest: Dougie Critchley Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 09, 2025•1 hr 3 min
James Allcott is joined by Dougie Critchley (@DougieCritchley) to discuss the biggest summer transfer rumours ahead of the upcoming window. Together, they rank each rumour based on its potential impact on the clubs involved. Host: James Allcott Guest: Dougie Critchley Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 07, 2025•1 hr 24 min
James Allcott is joined by Laurence McKenna (@lozcast) to discuss the ten reasons that allowed Liverpool to win the league. Together, they talk about the impact of Arne Slot, how his tactics made a difference, and how he was able to take over from Jurgen Klopp. You can watch Laurence's football channel and his dedicated LFC channel on YouTube. Host: James Allcott Guest: Laurence McKenna Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choi...
Apr 28, 2025•2 hr 3 min
James Allcott is joined by Nima Tavallaey Roodsari to discuss one of Italy’s most confusing and wildest clubs, Internazionale (Inter Milan). Together, they look at how the club has developed since Antonio Conte's departure, and what Simone Inzaghi has built at the club. They also discuss some of the key players that could help Inter to reach yet another Champions League final. You can watch Nima on YouTube; or follow him on X; Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. You can also follow The Italian Footb...
Apr 23, 2025•1 hr 15 min
James Allcott is joined by The Athletic’s Senior Data Analyst, Mark Carey (@MarkCarey93) to discuss how some Premier League clubs could replace their superstar players, such as Morgan Rogers at Aston Villa, Kevin De Bruyne at Man City, Trent Alexander-Arnold at Liverpool, and many more. Host: James Allcott Guest: Mark Carey Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 18, 2025•1 hr 11 min
James Allcott is joined by The Athletic’s Senior Data Analyst, Mark Carey (@MarkCarey93) to discuss the most underrated players in the Premier League. Together, they take a look at every position and put forward their picks for under-the-radar players using this season’s data, to see how accurate it really is. Host: James Allcott Guest: Mark Carey Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Apr 16, 2025•1 hr 24 min
James Allcott is joined by Tomás Hill to take an in-depth look at the La Liga versus Premier League debate. Together, they dive into the positives and negatives of both leagues and analyze which one is actually the strongest. Host: James Allcott Guest: Tomás Hill Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 11, 2025•1 hr 2 min
James Allcott is joined by Tomás Hill to take an in-depth look at the new-look Barcelona under Hansi Flick. They explore the tactical changes made by Flick and which players have thrived as a result. They also take a look at all the La Masia graduates that have helped contribute to the instant success under Flick. Host: James Allcott Guest: Tomás Hill Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi...
Apr 09, 2025•1 hr
James Allcott is joined by Woody (@woodythedrum) and Piers (@piershewitt) from Away Days to discuss how you write the next big football anthem. Woody is a drummer from Bastille, and Piers plays drums for the Boxer Rebellion. Together, the trio explore and dive into the relationship between football and music. You can listen to the Away Days podcast on Spotify Host: James Allcott Guests: Chris “Woody” Wood and Piers Hewitt Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris ...
Apr 04, 2025•51 min
James Allcott is joined by Baz (@THT1878) from Toffee TV to take an in-depth, top-down look at Everton. How will the new stadium change Everton’s finances? Will it attract the top talent to Everton? How has the board restructuring changed Everton’s operational approach? And, of course, which players will leave this summer?| You can also watch Baz and Toffee TV on their YouTube channel. Host: James Allcott Guest: Baz (Toffee TV) Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: P...
Apr 02, 2025•1 hr 21 min
James Allcott is back with Nieve Petruzziello (@StuntPegg) and Nedum Onuoha (@kickback_nedum) to finish their ranking of every Premier League club’s most used XI. Who will make those coveted European spots? Who would make a combined Newcastle/Chelsea XI? If Saka wasn’t injured, would Liverpool still have won the league? Find out the 10th to 1st place ranking in the final episode of this two-part podcast. Host: James Allcott Guests: Nieve Petruzziello and Nedum Onuoha Producer: Cai Jones Editor: ...
Mar 28, 2025•1 hr 10 min
James Allcott is joined by the new guest signings of 'The Ripple Effect,' Nieve Petruzziello (@StuntPegg) and Nedum Onuoha (@kickback_nedum), appearing together for the first time. In Part 1 of this double-bill podcast, the team ranks every Premier League club’s most used XI, starting with 20th to 11th place. Host: James Allcott Guests: Nieve Petruzziello and Nedum Onuoha Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Host: James Allcott Guests: Nieve Petruzziel...
Mar 26, 2025•1 hr 34 min
James Allcott is joined by the 'England Pod' boys (Ali Maxwell and David Walker) for an in-depth, intense, Premier League–era England squad selector. Together, they filter through each position and create what they believe to be the greatest possible (modern) England squad. You can listen to 'The England Pod' on Spotify Host: James Allcott Guests: Ali Maxwell and David Walker Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...
Mar 21, 2025•1 hr 13 min
James Allcott is joined by ‘The England Pod’ boys (Ali Maxwell and David Walker) to discuss the new-look England under Thomas Tuchel. Together, they look at the changes that could happen under Tuchel and how it could be beneficial to England going forward. Listen to the England Pod on Spotify Host: James Allcott Guests: Ali Maxwell and David Walker Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Mar 19, 2025•1 hr 23 min
James Allcott is joined by football analyst Jamie Hamilton (@stirling_j) to discuss why positions in football are beginning to mean less and less due to a new way of playing the game: relationism. Together, they discuss how relationism differs from positional play and the potential benefits of this radical shift in style. Listen to Jamie's podcast The 3rd Circle here. Read Jamie’s articles on relationism and positionism. Host: James Allcott Guest: Jamie Hamilton Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn ...
Mar 12, 2025•1 hr 26 min
James Allcott is joined by JJ Bull (@jj_bull) to take a look at the Player of the Year nominees and Young Player of the Year nominees. Crucially, the two will be deciding on their Player of the Year, with the caveat that Salah is not considered because he's almost a cert for the award. Will a Big Six player win the award? Or have there been too many undeniable performances by players at other clubs? Host: James Allcott Guest: JJ Bull Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Product...
Mar 07, 2025•1 hr 1 min
James Allcott is joined by JJ Bull (@jj_bull) to discuss their favourite players from each of the 20 Premier League clubs. Together, they filter down through each of the clubs with talking points about why those chosen are their favourites, amongst some wider conversations about what makes that player great. Remember that favourite does not always equal best! Host: James Allcott Guests: JJ Bull Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your...
Mar 05, 2025•1 hr 32 min
James Allcott is joined by Jack Collins (@jackjcollins) and Ben Bowman (@ben_bowman) to discuss the best players in every part of the pitch. Together, they take a look at the 14 different zones that make up a football pitch and decide on which players are the best, with some surprises along the way. Host: James Allcott Guests: Jack Collins and Ben Bowman Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc...
Feb 28, 2025•1 hr 11 min
James Allcott is joined by Jack Collins (@jackjcollins) and Ben Bowman (@ben_bowman) to discuss Liverpool's and Manchester City’s dynasties and what they mean for the future of the game. The trio also chat about Man Utd's and Tottenham Hotspur’s Europa League credentials. Can either team win the competition? What would it mean for their managers if they do win it? And could it save their respective seasons? Host: James Allcott Guests: Jack Collins and Ben Bowman Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn ...
Feb 26, 2025•1 hr 35 min
