Jimbo, Jay Harris, Sasha Goryunov and Matt Davies-Adams gather in the studio to cast an eye over the opening weekend of the Premier League season. Chelsea and Liverpool contest yet another draw but it’s a more encouraging afternoon for Mauricio Pochettino in his first game as Blues boss. It’s a point for Tottenham too in their first game of the post-Kane era with Bissouma in particular like a new signing at Brentford. Newcastle are the big winners of the weekend, hammering and exposing Villa. Wh...
Aug 13, 2023•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast Premier League opening day is upon us and Jimbo, Duncan Alexander, Tim Spiers and Adrian Clarke are in The Athletic studio with their preview faces on. Spurs are about to enter another campaign but is Harry Kane about to exit Spurs as the club accepts the latest offer from Bayern Munich? What can we expect this season from the promoted trio of Burnley, Sheffield United and Luton? Why are West Ham the hardest team to predict and what on Earth is happening at Wolves who replace Julen Lopetegui wit...
Aug 10, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast It’s Jimbo, Raphael Honigstein, Jay Harris and Adrian Clarke with the latest Totally Football Show as the domestic season officially gets underway. Arsenal win the Community Shield on penalties to gain some measure of payback on Manchester City. Plenty to debate regarding the performances of Kai Havertz and Declan Rice. But could David Raya be a destabilising signing? England are certainly destabilised by Lauren James’s crazy red card against Nigeria but although the Lionesses are looking leggy,...
Aug 07, 2023•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast It’s Totally time with Jimbo, Jack Lang, Matt Davies-Adams, Raphael Honigstein and Michael Cox in attendance. The Community Shield is upon us as Man City take on Arsenal at Wembley. Will we see Rice v Lewis in midfield? Will we find anything to get excited about? Plenty of excitement surrounds Chelsea and their summer business. Is Christopher Nkunku the real deal or another Timo Werner? And Rapha tells us why Bayern are feeling so optimistic about signing Harry Kane. Michael is in New Zealand to...
Aug 03, 2023•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Totally Football Show is back! It’s Jimbo, James Horncastle, Carl Anka and Charlie Eccleshare in the studio as the domestic season appears on the horizon. What did we miss? Apart from Nani’s move to Adana Demirspor? A whole host of players heading to the Saudi Pro League, that's what. Wael Jabir joins us from Riyadh to discuss how this influx is being discussed in the kingdom. The panel are feeling a bit sceptical about the signings of Hojlund, Havertz and Tonali but very optimistic about On...
Aug 01, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to the Daily Football Briefing; all the football news you need to know to start your day. Today: Chelsea had a really bad Tuesday. Simon Johnson tells us why. Tottenham started life under Ange Postecoglou with a loss, so what's changed? Charlie Eccleshare has the details And Liverpool might need to find some new midfielders sharpish. Andy Jones has dived into the data to tell us who he'd choose. Host: Michael Bailey Producer: Abi Paterson Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh Click here to ...
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Jul 08, 2023•3 min•Transcript available on Metacast In the second part from our Golazzo archive, Jimbo, James Horncastle and Gab Marcotti discuss Berlusconi's move into politics. Wherever he went, sex and scandal usually followed - did he take his eye off the ball at the San Siro? Produced by Charlie Jones RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Berlusconi forms Forza Italia (01m 00s) • PART 2: Berlusconi’s results for Milan and politically (10m 00s) • PART 3a: The formation of Ancelotti’s Milan (16m 00s) • PART 3b: The Milan structure begins to disintegrate (1...
Jun 13, 2023•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast Silvio Berlusconi died this week at the age of 86, so we're republishing this Golazzo two-parter from 2020 profiling the man who helped make Milan such a formidable force in the 80s, 90s and 00s. In this first episode, Jimbo, James Horncastle and Gab Marcotti looks at how Berlusconi brought an elite level set-up on and off the pitch, making his three-time Champions League winners AC Milan the benchmark in European football. Produced by: Charlie Jones RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: The powerful man wil...
Jun 13, 2023•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jimbo is joined by Duncan Alexander, Tim Spiers and Daniel Storey for the final Totally Football Show of the season. City finally win the Champions League and complete a historic treble with Rodri scoring the only goal in a tense final. Sam Lee and James Horncastle join from Istanbul to break down how the Champions League final went for both sides. The Athletic's Paul Tenorio joins to talk about how and why Messi is moving to the MLS and what it might mean for the league. Plus your questions and...
Jun 12, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jimbo is in the Athletic studios for a special livestreamed finale to Europes biggest footbalI competition, the Intertotally Cup. The conclusion of this season's knockout quiz sees Producer Charlie up against Tom Williams with 2 rounds and 10 questions each to decide this years winner. Produced by Jesse Howard Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 09, 2023•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jimbo is joined by Michael Cox, Adrian Clarke and Charlie Eccleshare to discuss the Europa Conference League, Postecoglou's appointment and the Champions League Final. Benji Lanyado joins from Riga airport on his way back from West Ham's historic night in Prague, as the Hammers beat Fiorentina to win the Conference League. Spurs finally land their next manager as Celtic's treble winning Australian Ange Postecoglou is appointed 72 days after Conte was sacked. A look at what's happening in the Sau...
Jun 08, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jimbo is joined by the all star lineup of Duncan Alexander, Daniel Storey and Jay Harris to discuss the FA Cup Final and James Horncastle drops by to discuss West Ham's chances against Fiorentina. A volley with each foot for Gündoğan was enough to see of a spirited Manchester United who couldn't stop City's treble bid at Wembley. The panel discuss how far behind City United are and whether this game reflects on a good season or a decade of bad decisions at the club. Plus James Horncastle gives t...
Jun 05, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jimbo is joined in The Athletic studio by Charlie Eccleshare and Tom Williams and Laurie Whitwell joins down the line to discuss the Europa League final and the FA Cup final ahead. James Horncastle dials in from Budapest to talk Sevilla beating Roma to win their 7th Europa League final and Jose losing his first ever European final (and being predictably magnanimous in defeat). The first ever Manchester Derby in a major final awaits, with injury issues for Man Utd as they bid to stop City winning...
Jun 01, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jimbo, James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Alvaro Romeo and Julien Laurens are back for the last Tuesday pod of the season. Heartbreak in the Bundesliga as Bayern are champions, after one of those Dortmund moments costs them the title. Was it the first half of the season that actually cost them? And what can we expect from Union Berlin in the Champions League next season? Lens are also back in Europe’s elite competition while Lyon say goodbye to Jean-Michel Aulas. Who will be the next PSG mana...
May 30, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jimbo is joined in The Athletic studio by Duncan Alexander, Tim Spiers and Daniel Storey after a dramatic conclusion to the Premier League season. Everton survive after beating Bournemouth as Leeds and Leicester drop down to the Championship. Hear how two clubs that made all the wrong decisions this season have paid the price. Coming up to the Premier League are a club that have made all the right decisions in Luton Town after their shootout win over Coventry at Wembley. Aston Villa claim the Co...
May 29, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jimbo welcomes Duncan Alexander, Tom Williams and Adrian Clarke into the studio ahead of the conclusion of this lengthy Premier League campaign. Only one of Everton, Leicester and Leeds will survive the drop to the Championship. The Toffees are in the driving seat but will Gary O’Neil’s Bournemouth be fired up and ready to spoil the party? And was Dean Smith’s ultra-defensive game plan for Leicester at Newcastle on Monday a masterstroke? Who will replace the outgoing Premier League teams - Coven...
May 25, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jimbo, James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo are here for you on the most packed of Euro pods. Juventus are deducted points. Again, After losing 10 points that will probably cost them Champions League football, we look at the possible repercussions this summer and discuss how it’s not a stain that can be washed away. Vinicius Jr once again faces racist taunts from fans in Spain, with the panel looking at La Liga’s process for dealing with racist abuse and whether ...
May 23, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jimbo gathers Charlie Eccleshare, Jay Harris and Benji Lanyado together, as verdicts are handed down in the Premier League. Manchester City are champions for the 5th time in 6 seasons. The Athletic’s Sam Lee tells us about a season that wasn’t plain sailing, with dressing room problems that needed to be fixed. Nottingham Forest are safe after beating Arsenal. Who will join them in the Premier League next season - Everton, Leicester or a Leeds side without any fight? West Ham are in the Conferenc...
May 22, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jimbo is joined by Carl Anka, Rory Smith and Duncan Alexander as the Champions League and Championship play-off finals become set in stone. Man City demolish holders Real Madrid 4-0 to set up a meeting with Inter in Istanbul. One of the most dominant performances at this stage of the competition imaginable and a symbol of the super powerful structure that City have become. Where next for Los Blancos? Where next for Coventry City? Wembley for an unlikely play-off final with Luton for a place in t...
May 18, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jimbo, James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo are spread out across Europe as we reach crunch time in the continent. Man City host Real Madrid in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final. Is it a coin toss as to who goes through? Meanwhile Inter have the advantage of Milan. Romelu Lukaku apparently has a 6/10 chance of staying at Inter, while Rafael Leao will probably feature for Milan at 60% fitness. Barcelona are La Liga champions for the first time in...
May 16, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jimbo welcomes Daniel Storey, Jon Mackenzie and Sasha Goryunov into the pod after a decisive weekend in the Premier League season. Arsenal’s title bid is all but over as Brighton dispatch them 3-0 at the Emirates. We discuss the Seagulls’ bravery, mean streak and top 4 hopes. And what next for Roberto De Zerbi? Man City are one win away from the title after seeing off Everton with Ilkay Gundogan staking his claim for a lengthier deal at the Etihad next season. Southampton are officially relegate...
May 15, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Transcript available on Metacast It’s Jimbo, Jack Lang, Duncan Alexander and Charlie Eccleshare at The Athletic studios and very much in the business end of the season. The panel very much enjoyed Real Madrid’s draw with Man City in the Champions League semi-finals but will Sean Dyche’s Everton blow the title race wide open on Sunday? And is Carlo Ancelotti Brazil-bound? Inter take a two-goal advantage into the second leg of the other semi after a very bad night for Milan’s defence. In the Premier League, we look at the battle ...
May 11, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Transcript available on Metacast It’s Jimbo in the company of Tim Spiers, Tom Williams and many more after one of the most remarkable days in Premier League history. The table is turned on its head. Everton fans thought they might be gone but another un-Dyche-like performance sees them run out 5-1 winners at Brighton. Forest are also out of the relegation zone after edging a 7 goal thriller against doomed Southampton. Is sticking with the manager about to pay off for them and West Ham? Leicester concede 5 at Fulham as they slip...
May 09, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jimbo, James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo are with you earlier than usual ahead of a massive midweek of European football. Man City travel to Madrid in a rematch of last year’s Champions League semi-final. Can Real halt Haaland? Can City vanquish Vinicius? The fitness of Rafael Leao is the big concern for Milan as they prepare for the derby with Inter in the other semi-final. In the Europa League, can apprentice Alonso get one over master Mourinho? And will Mou...
May 08, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jimbo is joined by Duncan Alexander, Adrian Clarke and Sasha Goryunov in a week of yet more managerial upheaval. Leeds replace Javi Gracia with Sam Allardyce for the final 4 matches of the season. Is Big Sam as good as he says he is? And could we see yet more managerial changes in the Premier League this season? The panel debate Frank Lampard’s future in management after a 6th defeat in a row against Arsenal at the Emirates. Plus there’s a guy at the Etihad who’s breaking records as Man City sta...
May 04, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jimbo is back with the Euro crew, as James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Alvaro Romeo and Julien Laurens discuss the business end of the season. Bayern go top of the Bundesliga again as Dortmund are victims of a controversial penalty decision at Bochum. Meanwhile Rapha explains Fortuna Dusseldorf’s plans to start letting their fans in for free. Napoli were 6 minutes away from sealing the Scudetto in Naples on Sunday. The locals will have to wait a bit longer before they start setting off volca...
May 02, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jimbo welcomes Natalie Gedra, Jon Mackenzie and Matt Davies-Adams along for a good old chat about a goal-tastic weekend of football. Liverpool win 4-3 in an incredible counter with Spurs on Sunday but it’s the behaviour of Jurgen Klopp that has the panel’s blood boiling. Plus where is the most suitable destination for Harry Kane? Man City are top of the Premier League for the first time since February. Erling Haaland may have 50 goals but it’s time to show some love to Julian Alvarez. Elsewhere ...
May 01, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jimbo’s back and joined for a special late night pod by Duncan Alexander, Tom Williams and Matt Davies-Adams. It was billed for months as an epic title decider but it didn’t materialise as a Man City masterclass saw Pep’s men wipe the floor with Arsenal at the Etihad. Is the championship race over for Arsenal and is there anything this City side can’t do? The Gunners will be top dogs in London, while Chelsea may still finish below all their Premier League counterparts in the capital. It’s 5 defe...
Apr 27, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Transcript available on Metacast Matt Davies-Adams welcomes James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo into the studio after a seismic weekend across Europe. Napoli are one win away from the Scudetto after a last-gasp victory in Turin. But it’s Juventus that are dominating the headlines after getting their 15 point deduction overturned. Hear why Serie A is in a cocktail shaker right now. There’s a big inquest at Bayern as Dortmund overtake them with 5 games to go in the Bundesliga title race. Will Kah...
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