Jimbo welcomes Tom Williams and Adrian Clarke into the studio after Spain overcome the French to book their place in the final in Berlin on Sunday. 16-year-old Lamine Yamal steals the show as La Roja reach their first major tournament final in 12 years. Will the best team at the Euros win the whole thing? And what are the factors that led to Kylian Mbappe being one of the flops of the tournament? England and Netherlands face off on Wednesday night to determine who will take on Spain. Hear why it...
Jul 10, 2024•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jimbo is joined by Tim Spiers, Mark Carey, Daniel Storey and more as the semi-final line-up for Euro 2024 is completed. England labour once again but emerge victorious against Switzerland. Why were the penalties so good? Why did England stop playing for so long? How have England made it to yet another semi under Southgate? It will be the Netherlands on Wednesday after they come from behind to beat Turkey in Berlin. Will we see a more open England game with Koeman’s side in opposition? Plus we lo...
Jul 07, 2024•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jimbo is back with Tim Spiers and Colin Millar for company after the first two quarter-finals go the distance at Euro 2024. It’s not an easy watch but France are in the semi-finals after progressing past Portugal on penalties. Charlotte Harpur is feeling optimistic about the French style but how badly do they need a Giroud up front? Spain stun hosts Germany with a victory secured in the last-minute of extra time by Mikel Merino. Seb Stafford-Bloor reflects on a German campaign where everyone can...
Jul 06, 2024•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jimbo's joined in the studio by JJ Bull and Adrian Clarke to wrap up the last two round of 16 clashes at Euro 2024. We begin with events in Leipzig - as Turkey hung on to progress to the quarterfinals for the first time in 16 years thanks to a stunning last-gasp save from goalkeeper Mert Gunok in their 2-1 win over Austria. Michael Cox stops by with his on the whistle thoughts on a rainy night in Saxony. Earlier in the evening, the Netherlands confirmed safe passage to the last eight as they ult...
Jul 03, 2024•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jimbo welcomes Duncan Alexander and Jay Harris into the studio after France and Portugal set up a quarter-final date in dramatic fashion. Portugal overcome Slovenia on penalties after a 0-0 draw that revolves around Cristiano Ronaldo and his obsession with scoring. How much longer can Roberto Martinez indulge his captain and how annoyed must his team-mates be? France need a late own goal to see off Belgium as they still wait for one of their own players to score from open play. Julien Laurens te...
Jul 02, 2024•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jimbo is joined by Tom Williams, Mark Carey, Daniel Storey and Kristof Terreur after another day of drama at Euro 2024. England are through to the quarter-finals after a last-gasp comeback against Slovakia. But it’s yet another unconvincing display from Gareth Southgate’s side. With Switzerland coming next, what can the England manager do to get them firing? Is Phil Foden the one who has to make way? Georgia give Spain a scare but La Roja show their class in a 4-1 win. Up next - Germany. Monday’...
Jul 01, 2024•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jimbo's joined by Adrian Clarke and Sasha Goryunov to look back on an eventful first evening of round of 16 ties at Euro 2024. We begin in Dortmund, where there was lightning, thunder and torrential rain - but it didn't stop Germany from getting the job done in a 2-0 victory over Denmark which wasn't without VAR drama. Seb Stafford-Bloor checks in from a wet and wild Westfalenstadion. Then to Berlin - where holders Italy crashed out of the tournament following a pretty dismal showing against Swi...
Jun 30, 2024•56 min•Transcript available on Metacast While Team Totally catches up on their zzzs ahead of the knockouts, we want to tell you about our upcoming live show! Join Jimbo, the stats-tastic Duncan Alexander, the utterly Gallic Julien Laurens, the enigmatic Producer Charlie and a special mystery guest* at the Leicester Square Theatre in London's West End on Tuesday October the 8th. We'll talk about what's going on in the Premier League, discuss who'll be doing what in the revamped Champions League, and tell you tales that are just far too...
Jun 28, 2024•1 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jimbo's got Charlie Eccleshare and Colin Millar alongside him - plus a variety of special guests over in Germany - as the Euro 2024 group stages reach their conclusion. We begin with events in Group F - which saw Georgian heroics as they booked their place in the last 16 in their first ever appearance at a major tournament after the 2-0 win over Portugal. Nika Kevkhishvili joins us to revel in the momentous victory. But heartbreak for the Czechs, sent packing after the 2-1 defeat by Turkey in Ha...
Jun 27, 2024•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jimbo is accompanied by Tom Williams, Jay Harris and many more after an exciting day and dull night of Euro action. England top Group C but only after another insipid display and a 0-0 with Slovenia. Is there any chance of them turning this form around? And do Southgate’s substitutions show that he doesn’t have the answers? Elsewhere Austria win a thriller with the Dutch to sensationally top Group D at the expense of France, thanks to Lewandowski’s double stutter. Julien Laurens highlights the i...
Jun 26, 2024•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jimbo's joined by Duncan Alexander and Sasha Goryunov to reflect on the dramatic climax to Group B at Euro 2024. We begin in Leipzig - where Mattia Zaccagni scored in the final minute of stoppage time as Italy broke Croatian hearts with a late equaliser in a 1-1 draw that ensures the defending champions progress to the last 16 - and leaves Luka Modrić and co all but eliminated. A beer-soaked Tim Spiers dials in on the final whistle before James Horncastle reports back from a rather spiky Luciano...
Jun 25, 2024•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jimbo welcomes Adrian Clarke, Dom Fifield and many more on another sad night for Scottish football. The Tartan Army are heading home after a last-gasp defeat against Hungary in Stuttgart. Did Scotland let themselves down? Or do they lack depth physically and technically? Germany also need a stoppage time equaliser against Switzerland to confirm top spot in Group A as questions are asked again about the defence. Italy take on Croatia in the standout game on Monday night. James Horncastle sets the...
Jun 24, 2024•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jimbo's got Sasha Goryunov, Liam Tharme and Seb Stafford-Bloor alongside him to capture all the fallout from Day 9 at the Euros. Belgium finally turned up in their 2-0 win over Romania to mean Group E is fascinatingly poised - with all four teams sat on three points going into the final round of matches. Michael Cox drops in from Cologne to talk us through the game. Portugal booked their place in the round of 16 as Group F winners after their comfortable 3-0 win over Turkey, while substitute Sab...
Jun 23, 2024•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jimbo welcomes Duncan Alexander and Mark Carey into the studio as we see our first elimination from Euro 2024. Poland are gone but we should be seeing a lot more of France and the Netherlands who battle to a 0-0 in Leipzig. No France player has scored a goal yet - how badly do they need Mbappe back? Are the dark horses back? Austria dismantle the Poles and look like making a real impact at this tournament. Tim Spiers tells us more from Berlin. And Ukraine come from behind to beat Slovakia and re...
Jun 22, 2024•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jimbo, Adrian Clarke and Benji Lanyado are in the studio after England fail to live up to expectations but Spain definitely don’t. It’s 4 points from 2 games for Gareth Southgate’s side but the performances seem to be getting worse. We try to get to the bottom of things and wonder whether England are the worst coached team at the Euros. Spain took on Italy. Or was it Man City v Burnley? La Roja batter the Azzurri 1-0 with Nico Williams providing perhaps the standout performance of the tournament...
Jun 21, 2024•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast It’s Day 6 of the Euros and Jimbo is joined by JJ Bull, Tom Williams and more after Scotland get off the mark in Koln. A draw for Steve Clarke’s side against Switzerland sets up a winner take all clash with Hungary on Sunday as they look to advance from the group stage for the first time ever. Germany in their lovely kit cruise into the last 16 with victory over the Hungarians while earlier on Wednesday, Albania come back to draw with Croatia in another one of the games of tournament so far. Thu...
Jun 20, 2024•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jimbo has Sasha Goryunov, Mark Carey and Seb Stafford-Bloor alongside him for your daily dose of Euro 2024 reaction. There was late drama as Portugal snatched all three points in a 2-1 win over the Czech Republic courtesy of a stoppage time goal from super sub Francisco Conceição. Tim Spiers was in Leipzig and joined us at the final whistle. Elsewhere, Turkey and Georgia produced the game of the tournament so far in a thrilling encounter in the pouring rain in Dortmund - with teenage superstar A...
Jun 19, 2024•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jimbo is joined by Duncan Alexander and Tom Williams to recap a busy day of action at Euro 2024. France get the job done in a tight 1-0 victory over Austria - but it wasn't particularly pretty from Mbappé and co - who's tournament *could* be in jeopardy after breaking his nose... A beleaguered Belgium saw TWO Romelu Lukaku goals disallowed as they were stunned in a 1-0 defeat by Slovakia. Meanwhile, Romania returned to the Euros in style with a 3-0 thrashing of Ukraine - back on this stage for t...
Jun 18, 2024•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jimbo welcomes Adrian Clarke and Charlie Eccleshare into the pod after a mixed evening for England at Euro 2024. Gareth Southgate’s side open their tournament with a 1-0 win over Serbia but many still question whether England’s manager is able to react in terms of his game-management. Plus is it actually a good thing if Harry Kane doesn’t touch the ball much? Elsewhere in Group C, Denmark are held by Slovenia while Michael Cox gives us details of the Netherlands’ come from behind win against Pol...
Jun 17, 2024•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jimbo is back with Daniel Storey and JJ Bull after a record-breaking Day 2 at Euro 2024. Lamine Yamal becomes the youngest player ever at the Euros and is instrumental in Spain beating Croatia before half-time. Is there any way back for Modric and co? Albania score the fastest Euros goal ever but Spalletti’s Italy come back to get their title defence off to a winning start. Plus the Swiss make light work of dark horses Hungary. Sunday’s action sees England finally take to the field. Will Serbia’...
Jun 16, 2024•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jimbo is joined by Raphael Honigstein, Tom Williams and Jay Harris after witnessing the biggest win ever on opening night of the Euros. Hosts Germany tear apart the Tartan Army with a 5-1 victory in Munich. Can Musiala and Wirtz lead the Germans to something special? Or might Scotland be the worst team at the tournament. Saturday’s action brings back memories of a Euros classic as Spain take on Croatia. Juraj Vrdoljak tells us about what has become a derby match in Europe. And also in Group B, h...
Jun 15, 2024•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jimbo is back with Duncan Alexander, JJ Bull and Tim Spiers just a couple of days before the big kick-off in Germany. We begin with Scotland taking on the hosts in Munich on Friday. Can Steve Clarke’s side cause an upset? A returning Raphael Honigstein sets the mood in Munich. Are there ominous signs for England with a group rocked by shock squad selections and a defence that might not be good enough for a major tournament? Kristof Terreur isn’t feeling too optimistic about Belgium’s chances, ev...
Jun 12, 2024•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast Recorded on the eve of England's first ever Euro final, we look back at their darkest day in the tournament when, in the shadow of the Brexit vote, Roy Hodgson's side crashed out to Iceland at France 2016. Oh, how we laughed at the time. Elsewhere, Wales made history, Italy and Germany participated in the worst penalty shoot out of all time, and Portugal and Ronaldo had a shot at redemption. It's Euro 2016 - and the final in our delightful Euro Stories series. Only a few more sleeps now till Eur...
Jun 10, 2024•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast This is the penultimate episode of Euro Stories series, and our timeline has taken us all the way to 2012. This tournament is again co-hosted, with Poland and Ukraine sharing the honours. Now, we wrote and recorded this show in 2021 and a lot has happened in the world since. That's why we don't mention the war or any of the hideous things that have happened in Ukraine in the past two and half years - but do talk an awful lot about two fiendishly taxing groups, Andy Carroll, and a lot of spying. ...
Jun 09, 2024•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast It's 2008 and the world is obsessed with Barack Obama and Beyonce. Football-wise, we're more interested in events at Austria and Switzerland because it's Euro 2008 and it's great. Yes, there's no England, they failed in the rain at Wembley against Croatia. But there's Spain's tiki taka, Turkey's late late goal scoring, and one hell of a thunderstorm. Oh, and there's the French doing, well, nothing really. It's Euro 2008 and it's here. Presenter: Iain Macintosh Producer: Abi Paterson Executive Pr...
Jun 08, 2024•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast We arrive at 2004, the year of Frankee and Eamonn's musical back and forth, the Blackberry, and one of the most unexpected tournaments in Euros history. Yup, we're in Portugal where there are teams on the up, like England, and teams on the down, like Germany. And this time there's a dark horse that no one expects will actually do anything at all. Will we ever learn? This is Euro 2004 brought to you by the voices that lived and breathed it from across the continent. Presenter: Iain Macintosh Prod...
Jun 07, 2024•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast This is the fourth episode from our Euro Stories series taking you back to classic European championships from the past. It's a new millennium and we've got co-hosts: Euro 2000 is split between Belgium and the Netherlands. Crazy. Some small print before we kick off - this series was first broadcast in 2021 and recorded in the dark days of Covid so some of the audio sounds like it was recorded in a kitchen because, frankly, it was. Enjoy! Presenter: Iain Macintosh Producer: Abi Paterson Executive...
Jun 07, 2024•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast While Jimbo and co prepare for the Euros in a few days' time, allow us to take you back to Euro 96 - a tournament that will certainly resonate with listeners of a certain vintage. All together now, It's Coming Home, It's Coming Home, It's Coming Home, Football's Coming...oh. Presenter: Iain Macintosh Producer: Abi Paterson Executive Producer: Ben Green Guests: David Cermak, Niels Harild, Rafael Honigstein, James Horncastle, Sasa Ibrulj, Oliver Kay, Julien Laurens, Alvaro Romeo, Stewart Weir Lear...
Jun 06, 2024•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast It's the second of our Euro Stories and we're heading back to Sweden and a far off land called 1992 for a tournament full of twists and turns, and a surprise addition who no one expects much of. Join journalists from across the continent as they relive this contest and its unexpected results. Presenter: Iain Macintosh Producer: Abi Paterson Guests: Elko Born, Niels Harild, James Horncastle, Rafael Honigstein, Sasa Ibrulj, Oliver Kay, Julien Laurens, Olof Lundh, and Stewart Weir. Learn more about...
Jun 06, 2024•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast As Jimbo and Team Totally gear up for this summer's Euros in Germany, we're revisiting the classic tournaments of the past in our most excellent documentary series, Euro Stories. We start in 1988, and you'll hear from experts from across the continent as they share their memories, stories, facts and recall the iconic moments from the tournament. Without a single goalless draw or a sending off, this was a tournament filled with drama and unexpected moments. And orange. Loads and loads of orange P...
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