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The Totally Football Show with James Richardson

The Totally Football Show with James Richardson

The Athletic 1277 Episodes Oct 15, 2026

James Richardson and Team Totally bring you football news and chat four times a week throughout the season, covering all the latest stories and matches with their trademark wit and insight.

Episodes

PSG outclass Man City ahead of big Premier League weekend
PSG outclass Man City ahead of big Premier League weekend Oct 15, 2026 43:24 After a record-breaking night in the Champions League, Jimbo, Duncan Alexander, Jack Lang and Julien Laurens pore through all the goals and drama.The champions of Europe looked exactly that in the first half of the Etihad, racing into a 3-0 lead. Can anyone stop Luis Enrique’s side? And did Enzo Maresca get it wrong with his team selection?There are six goal hauls for Liverpool at LASK, where Brad
Martinez unleashes on Man United board as Barca make it 10/10
Martinez unleashes on Man United board as Barca make it 10/10 Oct 14, 2026 45:20 Lisandro Martinez didn't hold back in his post match interview after Man Utd's 2-0 loss to Atletico Madrid, attacking the club's board and director of football.Jimbo is joined by Julien Laurens, Liam Twomey & Art De Roche to break down Tuesday night's Champions League action.Arsenal left it late for the second time in a number of days, scoring three in six second half minutes t
Vini's remarkable red + Man City welcome champions PSG
Vini's remarkable red + Man City welcome champions PSG Oct 13, 2026 1:00:00 The Euro Show is back after an international hiatus and there’s plenty to discuss with the return of the Champions League and yet more headline making for Vinicius Jr.Jimbo is joined by James Horncastle, Tom Williams, Seb Stafford-Bloor and a special cameo appearance from Pol Ballus ahead of some blockbuster Champions League clashes. It’s all eyes on the Etihad Stadium as Manchester City host hold
Liverpool 0-3 Man City - what does it mean?
Liverpool 0-3 Man City - what does it mean? Oct 11, 2026 1:02:51 The most anticipated Premier League game for many years is won by Enzo Maresca’s men in controversial circumstances. Jimbo, Tom Williams, Adrian Clarke and Colin Millar try to make sense of it all.City make it six wins out of six against 10-man Liverpool at Anfield, the first loss for Andoni Iraola. What to make of this supreme start to the season when sanctions still hang in the air?Across Manche
Can Man City handle the fury at Anfield as the Premier League returns?
Can Man City handle the fury at Anfield as the Premier League returns? Oct 8, 2026 46:50 Will the English top flight ever be the same again? Jimbo, Julien Laurens, Duncan Alexander and Si Hughes have lots to ponder.After being ruled to have violated the Premier League’s financial rules for almost a decade, Man City travel to Liverpool on Sunday with the eyes of the world on them. Can Maresca’s men make it six wins out of six against a Liverpool side yet to lose under Iraola?Spurs are
Totally Extra: Let's talk about Becks
Totally Extra: Let's talk about Becks Oct 6, 2026 1:07:46 Jimbo is joined by Ian Irving, Michael Cox and Duncan Alexander to celebrate David Beckham, 25 years on from his iconic free kick against Greece.From East London to global superstardom, he lit up English football with his magical right foot and the red carpets with his good looks.Not the fastest or the biggest as a kid, he famously practiced relentlessly and was taken under the wing of Alex Fergus
England cruise past Croatia 7-0!
England cruise past Croatia 7-0! Oct 3, 2026 46:04 Thomas Tuchel’s side are relentless in Rijeka to make it back-to-back wins in the Nations League.Jimbo, Julien Laurens and Adrian Clarke go live after England inflict Croatia’s biggest ever defeat.Kane, Bellingham, Gordon and Saka are on song as England race into a 4-0 half-time lead. Were they brilliant or were Slaven Bilic’s team awful? And how many nations have a better front four in world foot
What next for Man City? What next for Ronaldo?
What next for Man City? What next for Ronaldo? Oct 1, 2026 56:08 It’s been a week unlike any other with Man City ruled to have sham commercial contracts that aided their ascension to the top of English football.Jimbo is joined by Tom Williams, Tim Spiers, Liam Twomey and Matt Slater to delve deeper.The Premier League pulled no punches in their official statement of what’s been happening at Manchester City in the last decade. What are the next steps for them, fo
Totally Extra: Absolutely Fabregas
Totally Extra: Absolutely Fabregas Sep 29, 2026 1:08:21 Jimbo is joined by Liam Twomey, Michael Cox and Adrian Clarke to celebrate Cesc Fabregas.Born and raised in Catalonia, he came through the famous La Masia, but at just 16 decided to head to Arsene Wenger's Arsenal.It wasn't long before he was in the first team, eventually replacing the great Patrick Vieira and becoming the complete midfielder.Was it a case of right player wrong time for Ce
England 2-3 Spain, plus Man City found guilty of 114 charges
England 2-3 Spain, plus Man City found guilty of 114 charges Sep 27, 2026 56:02 Jimbo, Duncan Alexander, Daniel Storey and Julien Laurens are live after an enthralling encounter between England and Spain.Thomas Tuchel’s side had the chance to go 3-1 up from the penalty spot, but it’s the world champions who extend their record unbeaten run to 39 matches.Friday brought the huge news that Manchester City have been found guilty of 114 of the 115 charges relating to breaches of t
Totally Extra: Zinedine Zidane - is he all that?
Totally Extra: Zinedine Zidane - is he all that? Sep 26, 2026 1:09:04 Jimbo is joined by Julien Laurens, Tom Williams and Michael Cox to celebrate Zinedine Zidane ahead of his first match as France manager.From the banlieue of Marseille to world champion, Zizou won it all as player and a manager and yet managed to remain enigmatic and mysterious.Famed for his languid style and otherworldly first touch, he won league titles with Juventus and Real Madrid and helped Fr
Do England have it in them to beat Spain at Wembley?
Do England have it in them to beat Spain at Wembley? Sep 24, 2026 51:11 It’s the return of the Nations League and the debut for lots of big name managers in international dugouts.Jimbo, Duncan Alexander, Jack Lang and Tom Williams are in the studio with their eye across all the global action.England host Spain at Wembley on Saturday in a fixture that could have been the World Cup final. How will Thomas Tuchel react to that Argentina failure? Do England have it in them

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