The Totally Football Show with James Richardson
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
The World Cup is finally here!
The bumper 48-team tournament to crown the champions of world football has finally arrived as the Totally Football Show relocates to Los Angeles for the full extravaganza.Jimbo is joined by Duncan Alexander and Tom Williams poolside to preview Day One of the action.Co-hosts Mexico kick the tournament off on Thursday against South Africa. Jack Lang is in Mexico City to gauge the excitement.England
Inter Totally Cup final 2026!
It's the 2026 Inter Totally Cup final, and quizmaster Jimbo has his tuxedo and shiny shoes on.This year's final pits three-time-winner and hot favourite, Michael Cox, up against wildcard and tournament debutant, representing Northern Ireland, Colin Millar.2 rounds and 10 questions will decide the winner of football's most prestigious prize; the first 5 questions are all about the 2025-26 season an
World Cup preview: The hosts and the dark horses… like Scotland!
World Cup excitement has reached fever pitch with the Totally Team, who this time round sit down to discuss the hosts and those all-important dark horses.Jimbo is alongside JJ Bull, Colin Millar and Felipe Cardenas for our second preview show ahead of the tournament.Only two host nations have ever failed to make it out of the group stages, so how far will the triumvirate of Mexico, USA and Canada
World Cup preview: England and the other favourites
The World Cup is almost upon us so before we fly off to America it’s time for the Totally Show to discuss who might be winning the Final in mid-July.Jimbo is joined by Duncan Alexander, Natalie Gedra and Liam Twomey in the studio to talk about who the favourites might be.Argentina are looking to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to successfully defend their title. Brazil themselves come i
PSG pip Arsenal to Champions League on penalties, as Liverpool sack Slot
Paris Saint-Germain retain the Champions League via a shootout after drawing with Arsenal in Budapest.Jimbo has Daniel Storey, Tom Williams and Adrian Clarke for company as the club campaign draws to a close.It's heartbreak for the Gunners as the wait for a first Champions League trophy goes on. PSG on the other hand join Real Madrid as the only teams to keep hold of the European Cup in the Champi
Inter Totally Cup semi-finals!
Quizmaster Jimbo is back in the hotseat as he hosts the semi-finals of the 2026 Inter Totally Cup.Semi final no.1 sees one of the tournament's hot favourites, Michael Cox up against the serial finalist, Tom Williams.And the second semi-final pits tournament debutant Colin Millar against the holder, Producer Charlie.Will it be 4 English representatives taking home the big European trophies this mon
Palace win Conference League - can Arsenal beat PSG in the Champions League?
Crystal Palace beat Rayo Vallecano to win the UEFA Conference League in Leipzig. It’s a third trophy in 12 months for the Eagles, who’d previously never won any major competition. Special guest Reuben Pinder dials in from Germany to join Jimbo, Duncan Alexander, Jack Lang and Colin Millar. Palace will be in the Europa League next season, the competition they were kicked out of last summe
Como & Roma in the Champions League as Milan crash out of top four
It’s the final Euro show of the season and Jimbo is joined by the usual gang of Pol Ballús, James Horncastle, Tom Williams and a flying visit from Seb Stafford-Bloor to discuss how it’s all panned out on the Continent. In Italy, AC Milan let Champions League football slip on the final day, letting go of a 1-0 lead against Cagliari to lose 2-1 and allow Roma and Como to finish in the top four.
Spurs stay up as West Ham drop down to the Championship
It’s salvation for Spurs under Roberto De Zerbi as they beat Everton. But Nuno’s West Ham are relegated despite victory over Leeds.Jimbo has Daniel Storey and Tom Williams for company after the conclusion of the 25/26 Premier League season.Elsewhere, Sunderland are the big winners on Matchday 38, claiming a spot in the Europa League alongside Bournemouth. Victory for the Black Cats means no Europe
Villa win the Europa League - will former winners Spurs go down on Sunday?
Aston Villa make light work of Freiburg to claim their first trophy in 30 years and Unai Emery’s 5th Europa League. Jimbo, Duncan Alexander, Charlie Eccleshare, Jay Harris and Jacob Tanswell take in another marquee achievement from Villa under Emery and ponder the power the Premier League now has. Last year’s winners Spurs are 90 minutes from salvation or relegation. They need to avoid defeat to E
Arsenal are Premier League champions
The Gunners finally get over the line and win their first title in 22 years, while Spurs are still in the relegation battle.Jimbo, Daniel Storey, Duncan Alexander, Charlie Eccleshare and Adrian Clarke have a LOT to discuss.Man City’s draw at Bournemouth sees Mikel Arteta’s side confirmed as champions, after three consecutive years as runners up. How did they do it and can they do it again?It looks
Roma take charge of Champions League chase at the expense of Juventus
For the penultimate time this season, Jimbo’s got his European football friends Pol Ballús, James Horncastle and Tom Williams alongside him as the season reaches its conclusion.In Italy, Juve look to have fumbled a top-four finish after their 2-0 defeat by Fiorentina. It leaves Roma in pole position and Como still in with a chance of Champions League football. Plus - could Jamie Vardy still save C
Chelsea appoint Alonso, Salah lets loose and West Ham woes worsen
Jimbo has Daniel Storey, Tim Spiers and Colin Millar for company on a very newsworthy penultimate Premier League weekend.It’s Man City who claim the FA Cup and the domestic cup double but runners up Chelsea waste no time in appointing Xabi Alonso as their manager for next season. A coup for BlueCo? Liam Twomey joins us to discuss.How are Liverpool fans feeling about that news? After seeing their t
Inter Totally Cup quarter-finals!
Jimbo is in the quizmaster seat as he hosts 4 quarter-finals of football's most prestigious trivia competition, the Inter Totally Cup.Quarter-final no.1 sees two former champions Michael Cox and Daniel Storey going head to head. Then it's quiz setter turned quiz competitor Duncan Alexander up against the holder, Producer Charlie.The third quarter-final features two previous finalists Tom Williams
Can Chelsea make it three FA Cup final defeats in a row for City?
Jimbo sits down in the studio with Duncan Alexander, Charlie Eccleshare, Natalie Gedra with a flying visit from Phil Hay as the FA Cup Final approaches and the title races in England and Scotland go right down to the wire.There’s no blinking from Manchester City who beat Crystal Palace 3-0 to reduce the gap with Arsenal at the top of the Premier League to two points again. The Gunners host already
Barca win La Liga in El Clasico - Mourinho to the rescue for Real?
Jimbo is missing Seb Stafford-Bloor, but the usual gang of James Horncastle, Tom Williams and Pol Ballus still have more than enough to talk about as the football season nears its end on the Continent. Barcelona become the first ever team to win La Liga in El Clasico. Marcus Rashford and Ferran Torres score the goals as the Catalonians beat Real Madrid 2-0 to confirm the title, and compound m
Trossard goal + VAR drama = delight for Arsenal and despair for West Ham
Jimbo, Daniel Storey, Adrian Clarke and Matt Davies-Adams are in the studio reacting to Matchday 36 of the Premier League season.Arsenal are two wins from the title after an incredible finale at West Ham that sees Leandro Trossard score, Callum Wilson equalise but VAR intervene for a foul on David Raya. Is their name on the trophy? And are the Hammers doomed to the drop?Elliot Anderson rescues a p
Totally Extra: Cantona - the first Premier League superstar
Jimbo is joined by Daniel Storey, Tom Williams, Duncan Alexander and very special guest Paul Ince, to open up the Totally Almanac on one of the most iconic premier league players ever, Eric Cantona.Born in Marseille, the enigmatic Frenchman was villainized in his home country after various misdemeanours, but thanks to Gérard Houllier was given a second chance in England.He rocked up for a trial at
Can Arsenal do the Champions League + Premier League double?
Jimbo is joined by Duncan Alexander, Jay Harris and Mark Carey to look back on two eventful Champions League semi-finals, and discuss what could be a pivotal weekend of Premier League action. Arsenal will play PSG in the Champions League Final in Budapest at the end of May. The Gunners overcame Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid 1-0 in the second leg at the Emirates, winning the tie 2-1 on aggre
Who’s going through to the Champions League Final + Inter win Scudetto
Jimbo and the usual team of James Horncastle, Tom Williams, Pol Ballus and Seb Stafford-Bloor sit down to discuss all things European football and look ahead to those all-important Champions League semi-final second legs. Inter are Italian Champions once again. A 2-0 win over Parma confirms the Serie A title with three games to go. Second-placed Napoli are now 12 points adrift after a 0-0 dra
Statement wins for Spurs and Arsenal, as Man United make the Champions League
Jimbo dives deep into the Premier League weekend with Daniel Storey, Tim Spiers and Seb Stafford-Bloor.Spurs lift themselves out of the relegation zone with a stunning victory at a mutinous Villa Park. This comes after West Ham take a beating at Brentford on SaturdayArsenal go 6 points clear at the top of the table, having played two games more, by thrashing Fulham 3-0 with Viktor Gyokeres hitting
Totally Extra: Tottenham’s trip to the Champions League final
Jimbo is joined by Dan Kilpatrick, Duncan Alexander and Daniel Storey to discuss Spurs' journey to the 2018-19 Champions League final.The season started with concern after the infamous summer of non-spending with Spurs making zero signings or departures despite Pochettino's remonstrations.What came next was a dizzying run of improbable European wins, late comebacks, Lucas Moura hat-tricks and an u
Advantage Arsenal against Atleti? Was PSG Bayern too good? Can Spurs catch the Hammers?
Jimbo is back on duty alongside Duncan Alexander, Charlie Eccleshare and Jack Lang to discuss Act One of the Champions League semi-finals and look ahead to this week’s Premier League action. PSG and Bayern produce a modern-day classic at the Parc des Princes, with the Parisians coming out 5-4 winners and setting up a mouth-watering second leg. Is this tie the REAL final? Meanwhile, it’s
Champions League semi-finals are here and a refereeing scandal in Italy
Jimbo is joined by the Euro crew of James Horncastle, Tom Williams, Pol Ballus and Seb Stafford-Bloor to look ahead to the Champions League semi-finals and discuss the latest football news from around the continent.It's down the last 4 in Europe's premier competition with PSG V Bayern the pick of the semi's on Tuesday, before Arsenal travel to Atletico Madrid on Wednesday.Italian football is in me
Chelsea book FA Cup final with City, as Arsenal + Spurs both win!
Matt Davies-Adams welcomes Daniel Storey, Seb Stafford-Bloor and Colin Millar into the pod to talk FA Cup and Premier League action.Calum McFarlane’s Chelsea see off Leeds 1-0 in the Sunday semi-final. Are they standing between Man City and a domestic treble?Arsenal go back 3 points clear at the top of the Premier League after a narrow and nervy win over Newcastle. Was it a performance that p
Chelsea sack Rosenior ahead of Leeds semi… and will goal difference decide the title?
Matt Davies-Adams is in the chair alongside Duncan Alexander, Benji Lanyado and Jay Harris as Chelsea say goodbye to another manager and Manchester City go top. Liam Rosenior is OUT at Chelsea after overseeing their worst run of form since 1912. Calum McFarlane takes interim charge for the rest of the campaign. Can he oversee a win against Leeds in the FA Cup this Sunday? Much better new
Bayern win Bundesliga, Sociedad win Copa Del Rey + is the title race back on in France?
Jimbo and the usual team of Seb Stafford-Bloor, Pol Ballus, James Horncastle and Tom Williams are back to discuss what’s been going on in the continent. Bayern Munich are German champions for a 35th time. A 4-2 win over Stuttgart secures the title after second-placed Dortmund lose 2-1 to Hoffenheim. Is this the first of an incredible treble for Vincent Kompany’s men this season? In Spain
City edge colossal clash with Arsenal as last-gasp Liverpool win the derby
Jimbo welcomes Daniel Storey, Tom Williams and Liam Twomey onto the pod after the top two tussle lives up to the hype.Erling Haaland scores the winner at the Etihad to bring Man City to within 3 points of Arsenal with a game in hand. Is Pep heading towards a 5th title in 6 seasons?Is the race for the top 5 over? Liverpool win the first ever Hill Dickinson Merseyside derby with a 100th minute goal
Gigi Buffon meets Jimbo and Horncastle (in Italian)
To watch this interview with English subtitles, visit our YouTube channel https://youtu.be/tJ-SrWspVpU Jimbo and James Horncastle welcome World Cup winner and the record appearance maker in Serie A and for the Azzurri, the one and only Gianluigi Buffon.We discuss Gigi’s new memoir Saved and his recollections of his extraordinary 28-year career. From debuting with Parma at 17, to silverware ga
Will Man City v Arsenal live up to the hype? Like Bayern v Real?!
Jimbo sits down with Duncan Alexander, Mark Carey and JJ Bull to discuss a bonkers night of Champions League football in Munich, and a not-so-bonkers evening in North London. Both Arsenal and Bayern are through to the semi-finals of the Champions League. The Bavarians playing out a 4-3 thriller with Real Madrid, winning the tie 6-4 on aggregate to set up a semi-final against PSG. Will that ti
Where are Liverpool going and where is Iraola going?
Jimbo is joined by Charlie Eccleshare, Colin Millar & Liam Tharme in the Totally studios to discuss Tuesday night's Champions League quarter-finals.No remontée at Anfield for Liverpool who lose 2-0 to PSG courtesy of two Dembele goals to make it 4-0 on aggregate and book their place in the semis. What next for Liverpool and Slot?In Madrid, Barca run Atleti close winning 2-1 on the night but lo
Can Barca stage a remontada and will Bayern finish off Real?
Jimbo is once again alongside Seb Stafford-Bloor, Pol Ballus, James Horncastle and Tom Williams to discuss all things European football. Barcelona beat local rivals Espanyol 4-1 to go nine points clear at the top of La Liga after Real Madrid stumble to a 1-1 draw with Girona. How might all this affect this week’s Champions League Quarter Final second legs? There’s no game to impact PSG,
City take advantage of Arsenal stumble as Spurs slip into the drop zone
Jimbo, Daniel Storey, Tim Spiers and Matt Davies-Adams are in the studio after another pivotal Premier League weekend.Man City close the gap to 6 points in the title race, with a game in hand, after an impressive 3-0 victory at Stamford Bridge. Are Pep’s players motoring towards a domestic treble?City host leaders Arsenal next Sunday, who suffer a shock home defeat to Bournemouth, their 3rd loss i
Liverpool outclassed by PSG, Pep v Rosenior + the dawn of De Zerbi
Jimbo welcomes Charlie Eccleshare, Mark Carey and Dan Kilpatrick into the studio to reflect on Wednesday night's Champions League Quarter Final action, as well as look ahead to the return of the Premier League. Paris Saint-Germain comfortably dispatch Liverpool 2-0 in the first leg in France, but will they rue their missed chances next week at Anfield? Or will it just be more of the same from
Bayern make a statement in Madrid as Arsenal get back to winning ways
Jimbo is joined by Art De Roché, Liam Twomey and Daniel Storey to discuss Tuesday night's Champions League action.Bayern beat Real Madrid 2-1 in an end to end encounter at the Bernabéu. It could have been more for Bayern and yet Mbappe could have got a hat-trick too, with both teams racking up 20 shots each. Are Bayern the team to beat? Is Harry Kane the best in the world?Meanwhile in Lisbon, Arse
Champions League quarters are here + is Yamal the best in the world?
The Euro Show is back with Jimbo joined by the usual team of Seb Stafford-Bloor, Pol Ballus, James Horncastle and Tom Williams to discuss what’s going on in the continent. A stoppage time winner for Mallorca against Real Madrid means Barcelona are seven points clear at the top of La Liga, after they came from behind to win 2-1 at Atletico. In Italy, there’s a statement win at the top for
Arsenal stunned by Saints as Liverpool get stuffed by City
Jimbo, Daniel Storey and Tom Williams reflect on a captivating FA Cup quarter-final weekend.It’s back-to-back defeats for Arsenal, overcome by a sensational Southampton from the Championship on Saturday. With their trophy hopes halved in the last two matches, is this the start of a dramatic collapse for the Gunners?Can the same question be asked of Liverpool, who are thrashed 4-0 by Man City, with
Totally Extra: Liverpool 4-3 Newcastle, 30 years on
Jimbo is joined by Duncan Alexander, Charlie Eccleshare and George Caulkin to open up the Totally Extra almanac to exactly 30 years ago, on the Liverpool 4-3 Newcastle page.The Magpies were the great entertainers with the exuberant Kevin Keegan at the helm and much of the country pulling for them to take the title. Their title challengers Man Utd had famously been told by Alan Hansen they couldn't
Italy’s heartbreak, Potter’s redemption - and City v Liverpool in the FA Cup
Jimbo is back in the chair and joined by Duncan Alexander, Adrian Clarke, Natalie Gedra, with special guest Frida Fagerlund as the final six teams to play at this year’s World Cup are confirmed.It’s disaster yet again for Italy after penalty heartbreak in Bosnia & Herzegovina. The Azzurri become the first ever former winners to miss three World Cups in a row. Where do they go from here?There’s
Is De Zerbi Spurs' saviour? Can Italy end their World Cup curse?
Matt Davies-Adams takes the hotseat alongside Daniel Storey, Tom Williams, Duncan Alexander, Felipe Cardenas and Dan Kilpatrick as Tottenham say goodbye to another manager. Igor Tudor is shown the door by Spurs after just seven games in charge. The club are pushing to make former Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi his replacement, but is he what they need right now? Boos at Wembley for
Totally Extra: When Leicester were kings of England
Jimbo is joined by Duncan Alexander, Rob Tanner and Jordan Halford to open up the Totally Extra Almanac in 2016 and celebrate Leicester's historic Premier League title, 10 years on. From the sacking of Pearson and battling relegation to Richard III, Ranieri, pizzas and Bocelli - the Leicester title story had it all.Underpinning Leicester's success was excellent investment with Vardy, Mahrez a
Italy’s World Cup dream still alive but it’s Home Nations heartbreak
Jimbo has a stellar cast of James Horncastle, Tom Williams, Colin Millar and Matt Davies-Adams to react to the World Cup play-off semi-finals.It’s a heartbreaking night for the home nations with Wales and the Republic of Ireland eliminated on penalties. And a brave young Northern Ireland side are beaten 2-0 in Bergamo by Italy. Are the Azzurri finally set to qualify for another World Cup?Jack Lang
Real win the derby and can Italy finally qualify for a World Cup again?
Jimbo reconvenes with Seb Stafford-Bloor, Pol Ballus, James Horncastle and Tom Williams to once again discuss all things European Football.Vinicius Jr is the matchwinner as ten-man Real Madrid beat Atletico 3-2 at the Bernabeu, but Barcelona are still the team to beat after a 1-0 win over Rayo Vallecano keeps them four points clear.In Italy, Inter’s stuttering form continues with a 1-1 draw at Fio
City cruise past Arsenal at Wembley as Forest win big at Spurs
Jimbo has Tim Spiers, Jay Harris and Luis Miguel Echegaray for company as the first silverware of the season in England is handed out.It’s Manchester City who claim the Carabao Cup thanks to a brace from Nico O’Reilly. What happened to league leaders Arsenal? And did Mikel Arteta make a mistake by starting Kepa?It was a cup final atmosphere elsewhere in North London but it was Forest who took home
Newcastle blitzed by Barca as Arsenal + Man City do battle at Wembley
Jimbo welcomes Duncan Alexander, Charlie Eccleshare and Mark Carey into the studio to discuss another busy night of Champions League football and look ahead to the first domestic trophy of the season.Newcastle are dismantled by Barcelona in the second half at Camp Nou, conceding four goals to lose 7-2 on the night and 8-3 on aggregate. That sets up an all-Spanish quarter final against Atletico Mad
Chelsea humbled, City swept aside but Eze blasts Arsenal through
Jimbo is joined by Charlie Eccleshare, Liam Twomey and Jay Harris to discuss last night's Champions League action.Eze and Rice open up Leverkusen's stoic defence to earn a quarter final with Sporting Club de Portugal. That after Sporting completed a miraculous comeback against Bodo, winning 3-0 to make it 3-3 on aggregate, before scoring two in extra time to turn the tie around.City and Chelsea's
Will the Premier League strike back in the Champions League? Plus THAT Guler goal
Jimbo is joined by Seb Stafford-Bloor, Pol Ballus, James Horncastle and Tom Williams to look back on the weekend’s European action, as well as discuss those crucial Last 16 second legs in the Champions League.Real Madrid go into their return trip to Manchester City having beaten Elche 4-1, with Arda Guler scoring from inside his own half, but Barcelona are still four points clear after a Raphinha
Richarlison rescues Spurs at Anfield as Dowman delivers for Arsenal
Jimbo has Duncan Alexander, Tim Spiers and Adrian Clarke for company after what felt like a massive Matchday 30 in the Premier League.Arsenal leave it late to beat Everton but do so with 16-year-old Max Dowman becoming the youngest scorer in Premier League history. Is that an iconic moment that will drive the Gunners towards the title? They’re now 9 points clear of Man City who draw 1-1 at West Ha
PSG pummel Chelsea as Real rock City - will Pep’s men slip up at West Ham?
James is joined by Duncan Alexander, Tom Williams and Benji Lanyado after another underwhelming night in the Champions League for English sides.Federico Valverde scored a first half hattrick as Real Madrid stunned Manchester City 3-0 in the Bernabéu, while Chelsea imploded in the final 15 minutes to lose 5-2 at PSG. Kai Havertz got Arsenal out of jail against his former club by scoring a cont
Is time up for Tudor at Tottenham after Kinsky chaos in Madrid?
James is joined by Duncan Alexander, Dan Kilpatrick and Natalie Gedra to discuss Tuesday night's Champions League action.Spurs' capitulation goes nuclear in Madrid with Igor Tudor giving keeper Antonín Kinský his Champions League debut, only for him to concede 3 in 15 minutes and get subbed off, with Spurs going on to lose 5-2 to Atletico. What next for the North London club in freefall?Liver
Champions League last 16 is here & are the title races back on in France and Italy?
Jimbo is joined by Seb Stafford-Bloor, Pol Ballus, James Horncastle and Tom Williams to discuss all matters European football.The Champions League last 16 is here with Real Madrid v Man City, Newcastle v Barca, PSG v Chelsea and much more to look forward to.In Italy, Milan kept their title hopes alive with a 1-0 win over Inter as Atalanta get ready to face Bayern. And in France, the title race is
Chelsea survive Wrexham, Sunday shocks + Spurs in crisis
Jimbo has Daniel Storey, Liam Twomey and Colin Millar for company on FA Cup 5th round weekend.The favourites make it through on Saturday with Max Dowman dazzling for Arsenal and Pep Guardiola raging for Man City. The tie of the round sees Chelsea just about fend off Wrexham in a classic at the Racecourse Ground.Sunday was upset central, with League One’s bottom side Port Vale knocking out Premier
Totally Tomori: James Horncastle meets Fikayo in Milan
The Totally Football Show European Edition's James Horncastle heads to Milan to talk to Rossoneri and England defender Fikayo Tomori.Hear more about life at San Siro, the Milan derby atmosphere, the toughest opponents to play against in Serie A and what it's like to share a workplace with Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Paolo Maldini.You can read James's piece on The Athletic here: https://www.nytimes.com/
Arsenal take control of the title race as Forest & West Ham boost survival hopes
Jimbo welcomes Duncan Alexander, Jack Lang and Art De Roché into the studio after what felt like a pivotal night in the Premier League.Art was at the Amex to see Arsenal earn a 1-0 win that earned the wrath of Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler. And more importantly took the Gunners 7 points clear of Man City. Pep Guardiola’s side still have a game in hand but threw away the lead twice against Nottingh
Liverpool lose late again at Wolves - could Everton reach the Champions League?
James is joined in the Totally studio by Duncan Alexander, Jay Harris and Tim Spiers to discuss the midweek Premier League action.Wolves shocked the champions Liverpool with Andre scoring a 94th minute winner and Rob Edwards sprinting down the touchline for the second time in 4 days.Both Everton and Sunderland kept their European push going with wins against relegation battlers Burnley and Leeds.A
Yamal's first hat-trick, big derby win for Marseille and Bayern go clear
Jimbo is joined by Pol Ballus, James Horncastle, Seb Stafford-Bloor and Tom Williams to discuss the latest football around the continent.In Germany, Bayern leave it late to beat Dortmund and all but end the Bundesliga title race. In Spain, Lamine Yamal's first hat-trick puts pressure on Madrid who are yet to play.Meanwhile, the Olympico derby in France didn't disappoint with Marseille coming back
Arsenal overcome Chelsea as Tudor loses his first two at Tottenham
Jimbo, Daniel Storey, Seb Stafford-Bloor and Matt Davies-Adams react to another pulsating Premier League weekend.Arsenal edged past Chelsea 2-1 with all the goals in the game coming from corners, responding to a Haaland-less Man City winning at Leeds. A nervy finish at the Emirates, as the Gunners go 5 points clear having played a game more.North London neighbours Tottenham are beaten again under
Arsenal host Chelsea, Man City head to Leeds + Atalanta make epic comeback
Jimbo has Duncan Alexander, Charlie Eccleshare and Liam Twomey in the studio with him in a week predictably packed with dramatic football.Atalanta stage an incredible comeback against Dortmund in the Champions League. They’re the only Italian team left in the competition after Juve’s incredible comeback falls short.Real Madrid and PSG also progress, with the holders still looking a shadow of last
Bodø/Glimt breeze past Inter + will Man United finish 3rd?
Jimbo is joined by Mark Carey and Duncan Alexander to discuss the Champions League play-offs.Martin Sleipnes is on the streets of Milan to discuss the latest chapter of Bodø/Glimt's unbelievable Champions League story. The Norwegians beat Inter 2-1 at the San Siro, making it 5-2 on aggregate to book their place in the last 16.Newcastle beat Qarabag 3-2, to make it 9-3 on aggregate and book a tie a
Madrid beaten, PSG back top and Inter + Bayern cruising
Jimbo is joined by Pol Ballus, James Horncastle, Tom Williams and Seb Stafford-Bloor for a Totally European extravaganza.The Champions League play-off second legs await with the Italian teams in trouble and Benfica's Prestianni provisionally suspended by UEFA.In Spain, advantage Barca as Real Madrid lost to Osasuna for the first time in 15 years and Hansi Flick's side made it 18 wins in a row at h
Arsenal beat Spurs 4-1 again, as Liverpool break Forest hearts
Jimbo has Daniel Storey, Tom Williams and Colin Millar for company after another weekend of pure Premier League drama.Arsenal get back to winning ways with Eberechi Eze returning to haunt Spurs again in the North London derby. Igor Tudor’s new side now sit 4 points above the relegation zone.Liverpool leave it very, very late to win at Forest and subject Vitor Pereira to defeat in his first league
Did Arsenal just lose the title? Will Tudor’s Tottenham take advantage?
Jimbo welcomes Natalie Gedra, Charlie Eccleshare and Mark Carey into the studio after a shocking Wednesday night of action.Arsenal somehow throw away a 2-0 lead to draw with rock-bottom Wolves at Molineux, with the hosts earning just their 10th point of the season. Have the Gunners lost their heads in the title race? And does a North London derby in Igor Tudor’s first game as Spurs manager represe
Vini wonder goal overshadowed on toxic night in Lisbon
Jimbo is joined by Charlie Eccleshare, Colin Millar, Tom Wiliams and Seb Stafford-Bloor to discuss an eventful evening in the Champions League play-offs.In Lisbon, Vini Jr scored a wonder goal and shortly afterwards left the pitch, alleging that Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni racially abused him. We discuss the controversial response from Benfica and Jose Mourinho.On the French Riviera, PSG mounted
Champions League play-offs begin, PSG shocked by Rennes + chaos in Derby D'Italia
Jimbo is joined by the Euro crew Tom Williams, James Horncastle, Pol Ballus and Seb Stafford-Bloor to discuss the latest from football across the continent.The Champions League play-offs are here: Tuesday night sees Galatasaray vs Juve, Benfica vs Real Madrid, Dortmund vs Atalanta and Monaco vs PSG + Wednesday is Qarabag vs Newcastle, Bodø/Glimt vs Inter, Brugge vs Atléti + Olympiacos vs Leverkuse
Arsenal wallop Wigan in the FA Cup as Tottenham take a chance on Tudor
Jimbo gathers Daniel Storey, Tom Williams and Adrian Clarke together for a chat about the latest goings on in football.Spurs have made their choice and surprised many by appointing Igor Tudor as interim manager to the end of the season. Does he have what it takes to keep Spurs up?FA Cup 4th round weekend sees Arsenal thrash Wigan to keep their quadruple dreams alive. Nigel Clough’s Mansfield produ
Forest set for 4th manager of the season + FA Cup 4th round weekend
Another day, another managerial sacking in the Premier League. Jimbo is on hand with Duncan Alexander, Charlie Eccleshare, Liam Tharme and more.After a goalless draw with Wolves, Nottingham Forest dismiss Sean Dyche in the early hours of Thursday morning. As they look for their 4th coach of the campaign, Daniel Storey tries to piece together the remains of their season.Man City and Villa keep up t
Frank sacked by Spurs - where does this leave the relegation battle?
It's a midweek Totally Extra and Jimbo is joined by Jay Harris, Carl Anka, Liam Twomey & JJ Bull to discuss the midweek fixtures.David Ornstein broke the news this morning that Spurs have sacked Thomas Frank after 8 months in charge. It was no wins in 8 games in the league for Frank's injury-stricken side and the final straw was another home defeat at the hands of Newcastle, with the familiar
Inter, Bayern and PSG all score 5 as De Zerbi's woes mount in Marseille
Jimbo is joined by the Totally European team of Tom Williams, James Horncastle, Pol Ballus and Seb Stafford-Bloor to discuss the latest from across the continent.Marseille were thrashed 5-0 by PSG in Le Classique with Ousmane Dembele running the show as De Zerbi's problems mount on the Riviera. Bayern Munich got 5 too and got back to winning ways in the Bundesliga, beating Hoffenheim via a Diaz ha
Man City stage incredible comeback at Anfield to keep title race alive
Jimbo has Daniel Storey, Tim Spiers and Reuben Pinder for company after an action-packed Matchday 25 in the Premier League.Man City looked to be crashing out of the title race thanks to Dominik Szoboszlai’s outrageous free-kick. But late goals from Bernardo Silva and Erling Haaland keep the gap to leaders Arsenal at 6 points. What was going on with City’s disallowed 3rd goal? And what’s going on w
Totally Extra: Leeds living the Champions League dream
Jimbo is joined by Duncan Alexander, Amitai Winehouse and Richard Sutcliffe to open up the Totally Extra Almanac on the Ridsdale era Leeds United.Local businessman Peter Ridsdale became chairman of his hometown club in 1997 and took them on a 6 year rollercoaster. They were 90 minutes away from the Champions League final, 3 seasons later they were relegated and 6 seasons later they were in League
Arteta & Pep set up Wembley date - will Arsenal extend their lead this weekend?
Jimbo, Duncan Alexander, Jack Lang and Dan Kilpatrick are in the studio ahead of a mouthwatering weekend of action.Arsenal and Man City will meet in the Carabao Cup final in late March after overcoming Chelsea and Newcastle in the semi-finals in midweek. We discuss the very different approaches of Rosenior and Howe to how they handled the top two.Could the Gunners increase their lead at the top of
Barca flying, Bayern drop points again + De Zerbi stays but so do Marseille's woes
James is joined in the Totally studio by James Horncastle, Tom Williams and Seb Stafford-Bloor with Pol Ballus joining from Barcelona as the Euro crew assemble to discuss this week's continental happenings.Bayern Munich have dropped points for a second weekend running in the Bundesliga. Seb was in the Volksparkstadion to see Hamburg draw 2-2 with the league leaders, meaning they are now 6 points c
Solanke scorpion stuns City as Man United produce more late heroics
Jimbo welcomes Daniel Storey, Duncan Alexander and Colin Millar into the pod after another weekend of pure Premier League drama.It was a great matchday for leaders Arsenal who go 6 points clear after their 4-0 win at Leeds. Man City were cruising at Spurs but surrendered a 2-0 lead thanks to Dominic Solanke’s acrobatics. Plus Villa lose a second home game in a row to 10-man Brentford. Is the title
Totally Extra: Champions League draw reaction!
Jimbo is joined by the full Euro pod crew of James Horncastle, Pol Ballus, Tom Williams and Seb Stafford-Bloor to react to the Champions League draw.Did you enjoy Benfica v Real Madrid on Wednesday? Good news, you're getting it again. Can Mourinho upset Arbeloa at the Bernabeu?It's a long trip to Baku for the Toon Army as Newcastle face Qarabag. Will Inter will be the latest big name to fall at th
Benfica goalie glory, Chelsea knock out Napoli + Spurs get ready for Man City
Jimbo has Duncan Alexander, Tom Williams and Liam Twomey for company after a giant smorgasbord of Champions League action.Jose Mourinho’s Benfica produce an incredible finale against Real Madrid, with goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin scoring a 98th minute header to keep them in the competition and knock out Marseille. Nick Miller was there.Chelsea impress under Rosenior again with a 3-2 win in Naples th
Champions League bonanza, Bayern’s first loss + Mbappe’s Panenka
Jimbo is joined by James Horncastle, Pol Ballus, Seb Stafford-Bloor and Tom Williams to discuss the latest European football.The Champions League reaches its final game showdown with all 36 teams playing simultaneously on Wednesday night. Might all 6 English teams make the top 8? If so, will Barcelona and Inter face the play offs? Could Conte's Napoli be heading out? Could Bodø/Glimt, Brugge or Mo
Man United stun leaders Arsenal + Slot under pressure at Liverpool?
Jimbo, Daniel Storey, Matt Davies-Adams and Tim Spiers are in the studio after a seismic matchday 23 in the Premier League.It’s now 3 games without a victory for Arsenal as Man United inflict a first home defeat of the season on the leaders. The Gunners’ lead is down to 4 points while Michael Carrick has taken the Red Devils into the top 4!Villa bounce back from defeat against Everton with a very
Arteta takes on Carrick in the Premier League as English clubs dominate in Europe
Jimbo has Duncan Alexander, Natalie Gedra and Mark Carey for company in the studio ahead of a bumper Premier League weekend.The Champions League midweek concludes with comfortable wins for Liverpool and Newcastle, plus a dominant but stressful victory for Chelsea. Five of the top eight teams are English heading into next week’s league phase finale. Why are Premier League clubs seemingly finding li
Man City battered by Bodø as perfect Arsenal outclass Inter
Jimbo is joined by Jack Lang, Seb Stafford-Bloor and JJ Bull for a midweek Totally Extra to discuss Tuesday night's Champions League games.Norwegian broadcaster Martin Sleipnes drops in to talk about a historic night for Bodø/Glimt who beat Man City 3-1 in the Arctic circle. It could have been more for Glimt who peppered City's goal against a tired-looking defence, as Rodri got sent off for 2 yell
The Champions League returns! + Barca’s 11-game winning run is over
Jimbo’s got European football friends Pol Ballús, James Horncastle, Seb Stafford-Bloor and Tom Williams alongside him as the Champions League re-enters the room… We start with those midweek UCL MD7 ties - including the tight battle for a top eight finish with the likes of Tottenham v Dortmund, Marseille v Liverpool and Juventus v Benfica looking finely poised. In Serie A, there were trib
