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The Totally Football Show with James Richardson

by The Athletic · English

James Richardson and Team Totally are with you four times a week with all the football news and chat you need - and plenty that you don’t too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Kane qualifies England for quarter-finals as Italy stun France

The episode is a late-night Totally Football Show roundup of Nations League action and upcoming matches, plus club-manager news.

13 Nov 2026 · 40m · 18 chapters

Pochettino set to become Man United manager

The episode is about Manchester United negotiating to hire Mauricio Pochettino as their next manager, reportedly requiring the club to move on from Michael Carrick first.

11 Nov 2026 · 23m · 6 chapters

Fermin fights back as Barca beat Atletico

The episode is a multi-league football roundup, anchored by Spain and Italy.

10 Nov 2026 · 52m · 26 chapters

Man United in the relegation zone despite incredible 4-4 with Villa

The Totally Football Show’s weekend Premier League review, led by Manchester United’s 4-4 home draw with Aston Villa despite being in the relegation zone, plus match-by-match discussion of other…

8 Nov 2026 · 1h 1m · 26 chapters

Liverpool lose again, Como score NINE + a big Premier League weekend

Champions League and Premier League weekend preview. Liverpool’s 3-2 loss to Fenerbahce is dissected (defensive errors, pre-season-like experimentation), plus Arsenal’s 2-1 win at Slavia Prague, Man…

5 Nov 2026 · 57m · 25 chapters

Cunha inspires epic United comeback as Barca ease past Villa

Champions League matchday roundup plus Premier League/Championship managerial news.

4 Nov 2026 · 40m · 18 chapters

Milan win the derby, Dortmund stop Bayern and Champions League returns

European football roundup plus Champions League matchday preview. Focuses on Milan’s derby win, Bayern-Dortmund (2-2), Bundesliga title race, and upcoming Champions League games (Man United-Roma,…

3 Nov 2026 · 1h 11m · 26 chapters

Arsenal win at Liverpool, Brighton beat City + are Man United in a relegation battle?

Premier League title/rivalry picture and relegation battle after Matchday 9; focuses on Arsenal beating Liverpool at Anfield, Brighton beating Manchester City at the Etihad, and Chelsea beating…

1 Nov 2026 · 1h 9m · 36 chapters

Totally Extra: Revisiting Romario

A “Totally Extra” deep dive on Brazilian striker Romário—why he’s revered in Brazil but less celebrated in Europe, and how his career moments, personality, and goal-scoring obsession shaped his…

31 Oct 2026 · 1h 6m · 24 chapters

Shocked Arsenal head to Anfield as Carrick’s United go to Chelsea

Carabao Cup fourth-round shock—Arsenal (Premier League champions) eliminated by League Two Fleetwood Town on penalties; discussion of other midweek cup results (Liverpool vs Chelsea, Man City vs…

29 Oct 2026 · 1h 1m · 33 chapters

Kane wins the Ballon d’Or! And Real win El Clasico!

This episode of Totally Football Show is a roundup of major football news, centered on the Ballon d’Or ceremony in London and the weekend’s league action across Europe.

27 Oct 2026 · 55m · 20 chapters

Could it be curtains for Carrick as Man United get battered by Bournemouth?

The Totally Football Show reviews a Premier League weekend, focusing heavily on Manchester United’s 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth and the growing pressure on Michael Carrick, plus quick-hit analysis…

25 Oct 2026 · 52m · 26 chapters

Man United crushed in Como. And is Kane England’s best ever?

Wednesday’s Champions League and Premier League build-up, led by Arsenal-Bayern (2-2), Man United’s 4-1 loss at Como, and Aston Villa’s 3-1 win over Wiking.

22 Oct 2026 · 58m · 18 chapters

PSG put four past Barca as Rio inspires Liverpool comeback

A roundup of European and Premier League action, focusing on Champions League games: PSG 4-2 Barcelona (ending Barca’s winning run), Liverpool’s 4-3 comeback vs Villarreal after going 2-0 down, plus…

21 Oct 2026 · 44m · 19 chapters

Bayern v Arsenal & PSG v Barca headline Champions League week

Champions League matchday preview plus weekend league roundup across Europe.

20 Oct 2026 · 1h 5m · 31 chapters

Arsenal strike late at Forest…and are Brighton in the title race?

Premier League “Super Sunday” roundup focused on Arsenal’s 1-0 win at Nottingham Forest (late winner), and whether Brighton can challenge for the title; plus quick hits on other matches…

18 Oct 2026 · 57m · 36 chapters

PSG outclass Man City ahead of big Premier League weekend

The Totally Football Show episode reviews Wednesday’s Champions League action, focusing on PSG’s 4-goal demolition of Man City and other high-scoring matches, then looks ahead to a busy Premier…

15 Oct 2026 · 43m · 14 chapters

Martinez unleashes on Man United board as Barca make it 10/10

The episode is a football roundup focused on Champions League matchday drama and Premier League momentum.

14 Oct 2026 · 45m · 22 chapters

Vini's remarkable red + Man City welcome champions PSG

European football preview and roundup, centered on Champions League Matchday 2—Manchester City vs PSG—plus “moments of the week” across leagues (Bundesliga, Ligue 1, Serie A, La Liga) and key…

13 Oct 2026 · 1h · 25 chapters

Liverpool 0-3 Man City - what does it mean?

The Totally Football Show discusses Manchester City’s 3-0 win at Liverpool (Anfield) and what it means amid City’s ongoing cheating verdict/appeal, plus a roundup of matchday six results across the…

11 Oct 2026 · 1h 3m · 33 chapters

Can Man City handle the fury at Anfield as the Premier League returns?

The Totally Football Show previews the Premier League’s return after the international break, with special focus on Liverpool vs Manchester City at Anfield amid City’s 114 guilty verdicts for…

8 Oct 2026 · 47m · 23 chapters

Totally Extra: Let's talk about Becks

A “Totally Extra” episode revisiting David Beckham’s football career, focusing on why he’s remembered for more than just his play, what made him effective (especially his crossing, free kicks, and…

6 Oct 2026 · 1h 8m · 28 chapters

England cruise past Croatia 7-0!

England’s 7-0 Nations League win over Croatia, plus broader Nations League and European football discussion (France-Italy, Portugal/Ronaldo, Wales/Denmark, Northern Ireland/Ukraine,…

3 Oct 2026 · 46m · 29 chapters

What next for Man City? What next for Ronaldo?

The episode is a mix of football analysis and international results, framed around two big storylines: Manchester City’s “Sham City” financial-rule scandal and what’s next for Ronaldo/Portugal.

1 Oct 2026 · 56m · 20 chapters