The Ripple Effect with James Lawrence Allcott

James Allcott is joined by Nubaid Haroon, host of The No Ratings Pod, to discuss the past, present, and future of the Ballon D'or. Who are the runners and riders? What is the fallout from the Ronaldo vs. Messi era? Who are the victims of this? Could Mo Salah and Gareth Bale have won a Ballon D'or if a couple of things went differently? And, of course, what does the future of the award hold for Haa...

James Allcott sits down with Lawrence ‘Buvey’ and @Rimedi to speak about the biggest transfers made in the Premier League this season and what their effects are. What does Mudryk flopping mean for Chelsea’s transfer strategy? How good is Gabriel Jesus? What has his effect been? And many transfers discussed in ‘The Ripple Effect’. Host: James Allcott Guest: Lawrence “Buvey” and Rimedi Producer: Cai...

James Allcott is joined by Lawrence “Buvey” and Harry Symeou to discuss the huge moments that have led to the chaotic circumstances of this Premier League season. Where does this start? Does it stem from Arteta signing for Arsenal back in 2011? When did Pep decide to bring in Haaland? What part do Liverpool play in the title race? All discussed in this week’s ‘The Ripple Effect.’ Host: James Allco...

James Allcott sits down with broadcaster and Newcastle fan Emil Franchi to dive deep into the ins and outs of the Newcastle takeover. The pair discuss Mike Ashley’s involvement at Newcastle and how it led to the takeover, what's happened since the takeover, the effect on the fans, and what the expectations have become. And, of course: What is the future for Newcastle? Host: James Allcott Guest: Em...

James Allcott and Emil Franchi discuss who of Manchester United, Liverpool, Brighton, Tottenham, Newcastle, and Aston Villa will finish in the top four and what Champions League football means for the clubs. The pair also discuss what missing out on Champions League football means for the clubs and who will be the biggest losers from missing out on a coveted fourth-place spot. Can Brighton surpris...

James Allcott sits down with European football expert Jack Collins to traverse the landscape of European football and to investigate what the future holds for the big dogs across the continent. The pair also discuss why Serie A may become a new powerhouse in the game as they look to regain their '90s status. They also hop over to Italy for a Bayern Munich deep dive as they analyse the current dire...

James Allcott welcomes back Zac Djellab and Laurence McKenna to discuss the fierce history surrounding Chelsea and Liverpool. Where does the rivalry originate? Is this one of the fiercest rivalries in England? What parts do Rafa Benítez and José Mourinho play in the rivalry and what did their war of words mean for both clubs? And of course why Steven Gerrard is the personification of the rivalry a...

James Allcott is joined by Zac Djellab and Laurence McKenna to unravel the chaos of Chelsea following the sacking of Graham Potter. The trio also discuss the recent dismissal of Brendan Rodgers alongside the Crystal Palace rejuvenation under Roy Hodgson. Who will be the new managers for Leicester and Chelsea? What will the outcomes be if they don’t get it right? And of course, the trio look ahead...

There are endless possibilities and ripples when we talk about Cristiano Ronaldo’s career. In this episode, James Allcott and Joe Thomlinson discuss one of the most unique, exciting, and successful footballing careers in the history of the game. But it could have been oh so different. The pair discuss the move to Arsenal that never was, his move to Real Madrid and why this harmed Karim Benzema, an...

James Allcott and Joe Thomlinson sit down to discuss Cesc Fàbregas’s 2020 prediction that no. 10s in football are at the end of their time and why diminutive, creative players are being phased out of modern football. What will this hold for the future of football? Will we ever see another Messi or Maradona? James and Joe also discuss the future of England and why there’s reason to be positive goin...

James Allcott is joined by Rory Jennings to take a look at the life and times of Frank Lampard. The pair discuss Lampard’s astronomical impact at Chelsea, the ripple that caused the move, and how Lampard has affected the game since going into management. Where next for Frank Lampard? And is he one of the all-time greats of English football? Host: James Allcott Guest: Rory Jennings Producer: Cai Jo...

James Allcott sits down with Rory Jennings to critically break down THAT Conte interview. They take a close look at who is to blame, the Tottenham culture or Conte himself? James and Rory also break down and read between the lines of the rant. What are the ramifications of this interview? What are the next steps for Tottenham? Which players deserve the criticism? And of course what next for Conte?...

James Allcott is joined by Sam Peoples of United Peoples TV to discuss who the new owners of Manchester United will be. The pair also discuss the fallout from this, such as what Man United would become under Qatari ownership, how much money the prospective new owners can spend and the moral aspects of it all. With Jim Ratcliffe also in contention, James and Sam discuss who the preferred bidder for...

James Allcott is joined by Baz from Toffee TV for a deep dive into Farhad Moshiri’s seven years in charge of Everton. James and Baz look at what the main issues have been over this period and where the real problems are at the club. Looking at the transfers, managerial appointments, and plans for Bramley-Moore stadium, the pair discuss the positive and negative aspects of the Moshiri era. Host: Ja...

James Allcott sits down with lifelong Birmingham City fan Will Brazier to discuss the recent events at the weekend, including Liverpool’s 7-0 thrashing of Manchester United, Arsenal’s last-gasp winner, and what it means for Reiss Nelson, and of course West Ham’s struggles against Brighton. But most importantly the pair attempt to map out the next 15 years of Jude Bellingham’s career. Who will he s...

James Allcott is joined by Ed from PSG Talk alongside Dan Hilton from 'The Barcelona Podcast' to analyze why the Barcelona 6-1 PSG caused shockwaves throughout Europe. Who was impacted the most? Why is Neymar the main character? And who were the real losers from this match? The trio look at the post-event effects of THAT Sergi Roberto goal, THOSE refereeing mistakes, and of course WHAT happened la...

James Allcott is joined by Flav Bateman from 'The Fighting Cock' to discuss how Casemiro is holding the collective hands of every Manchester United player as he elevates them to success and how Harry Kane’s career could have gone down a route entirely different to what we know today. And of course the ripples from the weekend’s action in London, both at Wembley and at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium...

James Allcott is joined by Laurence McKenna to discuss Sam Allardyce’s 67-day stint in charge of the England national team. The pair discuss: what were the short-, medium-, and long-term effects for what was the shortest period in charge from any England manager. What has it meant to Gareth Southgate? Where would he be now without Allardyce leaving? Who are the players who would have made it under...

James Allcott is joined by Laurence McKenna to discuss how Neil Warnock could shepherd in a new wave of managerial appointments. What would happen if Graham Potter were to ACTUALLY get sacked by Chelsea? Was Abramovic the ruthless one or the fan base? And of course with the Loris Karius Cup final on the horizon, we tuck into the ripple effects of a galaxy of cast members that have collided to set...

The Ripple Effect opens its doors with its first episode. James Allcott and guest Chris Ryan kick off by diving into the ramifications of Conor Coady's upbringing, Rodrigo Bentancur's injury, and that warm, fuzzy feeling that only VAR debacles could bring. It's then time to explore the options that have arisen from the rise to prominence of midfield saviour 18-year-old Stefan Bajčetić in the wake...

Join James Allcott, a YouTuber, broadcaster, and football enthusiast, as he takes you on a journey through The Ripple Effect, a captivating football podcast. James and his expert guests delve into the complex and far-reaching consequences of the beautiful game, exploring the impact of both current events and pivotal moments from the past. From the pitch to the lives of those involved, every action...