The Totally Football Show with James Richardson

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...

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 H...

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 co...

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? Liv...

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 i...

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 Premie...

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.co...

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 Notting...

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...

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 bac...

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 unde...

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 las...

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...

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...

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 leagu...

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 repres...

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 mount...

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 Leverkus...

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 pro...

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...

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...

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 h...

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...

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...

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...