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- Today54 min
Brighton batter Arsenal while Spurs go bottom of the table
The Premier League signs off for three weeks with an epic Matchday 5. Jimbo, Daniel Storey, Matt Davies-Adams and Colin Millar are in the studio reacting to all the drama.Champions Arsenal get demolished 3-0 by Brighton at the Amex. The Seagulls are the top scorers in the division. We try and explain how Hurzeler’s side do it.Their North London neighbours Tottenham finally found the back off the net. But only after they went 3-0 down at home to Villa. Is another relegation battle on the horizon for Spurs?Xabi Alonso’s Chelsea are also taken apart 3-0 by Brentford on Friday night. But Andoni Iraola remains unbeaten as Liverpool manager after a 1-0 victory at his old club Bournemouth.Fulham almost claim their first win under Alvaro Arbeloa before a late equaliser from Matheus Cunha for Manchester United.Plus Celtic lose for the third time in a week and Coventry grab their first win in the Premier League in 25 years.Producers: Charlie Jones and Thomas RyanRUNNING ORDER:00:00 How soon is Howe?05:17 MD5 results06:48 Fulham 1-1 Man United14:57 Man City 5-3 Sunderland18:45 The rest of Sunday's football24:47 Brighton 3-0 Arsenal32:20 Brentford 3-0 Chelsea36:38 Tottenham 2-3 Aston Villa45:20 The Black Country derby46:53 Nottingham Forest 0-1 Coventry51:28 Everton 1-0 Ipswich + Newcastle 2-1 Hull Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Yesterday55 min
Totally Extra: The very talented Mr Rijkaard
Jimbo is joined by Duncan Alexander, Michael Cox and special guest Simon Kuper to celebrate Frank Rijkaard.Technically gifted, Rijkaard could play anywhere on the pitch and was the gel in two of the greatest ever club sides at Milan and Ajax, winning 7 league titles and 3 Champions Leagues.He helped the Netherlands to win Euro 88 alongside Van Basten and Gullit, but despite being a quiet understated man, is ironically best known for spitting in Rudi Voller's mullet at Italia 90.As a manager he combined his Dutch 'Total Football' roots with some steely defensiveness picked up in Italy and helped return Barcelona back to their former glory.But since managing in Saudi back in 2013 he's barely been seen, so what happened to Frank Rijkaard?Plus Duncan's Dutch quiz question.Produced by Charlie Jones, Xavi Bird and Jesse Howard.•Part 1a - Rijkaard, a world class all-rounder (00.40)•Part 1b - Duncan’s Dutch quiz question (06.30)•Part 1c - The Totally Extra Almanac (07.40)•Part 2a - Rijkaard’s extraordinary career (11.15)•Part 2b - Playing with and being managed by Cruyff (14.00)•Part 2c - His favourite position (16.20)•Part 2d - Netherlands’ 88 Euros title (17.15)•Part 3a - His time in Milan (21.30) •Part 3b - The return to Ajax (26.30)•Part 4a - Rijkaard’s managerial career (33.40)•Part 4b - His time at Barca (39.00)•Part 4c - Teaching Messi to pass (48.20)•Part 4d - The answer to Duncan’s quiz question - (51.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 3 days ago48 min
Pressure mounting on Man United + Spurs this weekend?
After a pair of cup exits, what awaits for Carrick, De Zerbi and others ahead of Matchday 5 in the Premier League?Jimbo is joined by Duncan Alexander, Dan Kilpatrick and Benji Lanyado in the studio.It’s 3 defeats from 6 for Man United as they throw away a 2-0 lead at Old Trafford to lose - the first time that’s happened in 50 years. Free-scoring Brighton are the team to progress in the Carabao Cup. And they host champions Arsenal on Saturday.Spurs score but are eliminated at Anfield after a Szoboszlai screamer. They welcome Aston Villa to North London with the two teams having scored just one league goal between them. How long before either manager walks out the door?Sunderland are victorious in their first European game in 53 years, ahead of a trip to the Etihad on Sunday. And Yorkshire sit 3rd and 4th in the Premier League!We review the VAR audio from the Manchester derby, and Burnham and Carney at the Hill Dickinson.Plus Man City’s class of 2022 and which footballers have degrees?Producers: Charlie Jones and Jake LiascosRUNNING ORDER:00:00 West Ham and Spurs - sliding doors04:13 Midweek results05:49 Man United 2-3 Brighton13:50 Old Trafford VAR audio released15:55 JJ Gabriel wants out of Man Utd17:43 Liverpool 3-1 Tottenham and Spurs v Villa preview28:45 The Max Dowman show at Ipswich30:10 Burnham and Carney at Everton-Wolves31:39 Barca hit seven35:16 Man City's class of 2022 and Sunderland's return to Europe39:22 Yorkshire flying high43:45 The rest of the Premier League weekend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 5 days ago1h 7m
Yamal stars for Barca + who’s going to win the Europa League?
Jimbo is joined by James Horncastle, Tom Williams, Pol Ballus and Seb Stafford-Bloor after another busy weekend of football on the Continent. There’s late disaster in Serie A for Juventus as their own loanee Vasilije Adžić scores a stoppage time winner against them for Sassuolo. But the good news for the Old Lady is that they’re joint favourites to win the Europa League this season, along with AC Milan who are still unbeaten under Ruben Amorim. Will it be an Italian side who lifts the trophy, or might we see Bournemouth, Sunderland or Crystal Palace upsetting the odds?Lamine Yamal keeps scoring for Barcelona, who’re averaging more than four goals a game at the top of La Liga: three points above Real Madrid who are back to winning ways under Jose Mourinho.Elsewhere in Germany, Freiburg are top of the Bundesliga, despite Bayern beating new boys Elversberg on Sunday. And in France, PSG win for the first time domestically this season. Producer: Xavi Bird TIME CODES:5:00 - Moments of the week11:30 - Europa League Preview22:00 - Bundesliga with Seb32:00 - Barcelona & Xavi Espart with Pol35:00 - Who’s going to win the Ballon d’Or?42:30 - Juventus can’t score goals57:00 - Ligue 1 with TomGet in touch with the show: Email: totally@theathletic.comX: @thetotallyshowInstagram: @totallyfootballshowTikTok: @thetotallyshowBlueSky: @totallyshow.bsky.social The Totally Football Show is with you four times a week this season, giving you all the football news you need to know - and plenty that you don't. We've got views, stats and analysis from the very best football writers around. It's smart, it's funny, and it's totally free – so listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 1 weeks ago1h 3m
Ten-man City win Manchester derby after controversial Haaland goal
It’s a big win for Enzo Maresca and for Man City’s title credentials as they come away from Old Trafford with all three points.Jimbo, Tom Williams, Colin Millar and Stuart James review a dramatic Matchday 4 in the Premier League.Champions Arsenal come through a stern test at Sunderland but make it 4 wins out of 4 this season with Bruno Guimaraes scoring a fabulous first Gunners goal.Hull City preserve their unbeaten start to this season with a stellar display at Chelsea, drawing 2-2.Ipswich are also victorious at Crystal Palace but it’s not going so well for the other promoted side Coventry. No goals and no points after a 5-0 drubbing at home to Brighton.Speaking of no goals, Tottenham draw 0-0 with Everton to make it four blanks at the start of the season for the first time in club history.Producers: Charlie Jones and Jake LiascosRUNNING ORDER:00:00 Stuart James is watching every single PL game05:03 Best Brazilians and the results07:57 Man United 0-1 Man City21:47 Coventry 0-5 Brighton29:10 Sunderland 0-2 Arsenal32:33 Chelsea 2-2 Hull41:18 Goalless draws for Liverpool and Spurs49:43 Aston Villa 1-2 Nottingham Forest51:40 Crazy goings on in the Championship54:36 The rest of the Premier League weekend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 1 weeks ago45 min
Arsenal and Liverpool win in Europe as the Manchester derby awaits
More big wins for the big guns in the Champions League on Wednesday.Jimbo, Duncan Alexander, Daniel Storey and Adrian Clarke to reflect on the action and preview a big Premier League weekend.Liverpool come from behind to see off Atletico at Anfield. Has Iraola restored the spirit amongst the Reds? And can Barcola play on the right?Arsenal smash Napoli on xG but claim a narrow 1-0 win in Naples. Martin Odegaard with another 9/10 performance. Next up a trip to defensively solid Sunderland on Saturday.Elsewhere PSG and Barcelona turn on the style, scoring 11 goals between them.Sunday’s Manchester derby brings back happy memories for Michael Carrick. Are goals guaranteed at Old Trafford?Can the impenetrable Hull withstand Chelsea’s rampant attack? Especially after a six goal second half for the Blues in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday.Can Spurs score a goal against Everton? Will Emery be undone by Glasner again?Plus cats versus dogs and tackles versus true tackles.Producers: Charlie Jones and Jake Liascos Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 1 weeks ago47 min
Real Madrid pick Inter’s pockets + who will win the Ballon d’Or?
Jimbo welcomes Julien Laurens, Duncan Alexander and Pol Ballús onto the pod after night 1 of the Champions League.Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid don't have much of the ball and are outshot by Inter but they get the 3 points. Is it enough to satisfy the fans at the Bernabeu?The Ballon d’Or nominees are also announced. Could we have an English winner for the first time in 25 years?The English are winners on the continent on Tuesday with Aston Villa getting their first goals of the season in Bruges and Erling Haaland making it 59 goals in 59 Champions League appearances in Porto.It's a great night for Troy Parrott, a bad one for Ethan Mbappe, and Serhou Guirassy makes strange history.Plus Carabao Cup and the first of the 92 to wield the axe.Producers: Charlie Jones and Jake LiascosRUNNING ORDER:00:00 Moment of the night05:51 Real Madrid 2-1 Inter + who will win the Ballon d'Or?21:06 Club Brugge 2-3 Aston Villa27:26 Porto 0-2 Man City31:23 Lille 2-3 Real Betis37:54 Dortmund 3-2 Villarreal43:11 AEK Athens 1-0 LASK43:57 Carabao Cup goings on Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 1 weeks ago58 min
Mourinho's Madrid beaten - and the Champions League returns!
The Champions League is back and it’s time for a Euro Show preview.Pol Ballus is back on the pod alongside James Richardson, James Horncastle and Tom Williams as Real Madrid go into Matchweek 1 of the Champions League having lost for the first time since the return of Jose Mourinho. Troy Parrott scores the only goal for Real Betis to leave Barcelona three points clear at the top of La Liga. Their Champions League opponents Inter Milan are one of three teams near the top of Serie A to profit from late goals at the weekend, but it’s not good news for Fabio Grosso who’s become the first manager casualty of the season: sacked after just three games in charge of Fiorentina.PSG take on Yaya Toure’s Slovan Bratislava, who’ll hope to continue the Parisians’ domestic misery after Monaco win 2-1 at the Parc des Princes. In Germany, Bayern Munich fail to score in a competitive game for the first time in 59 matches. And what’s going on with Julian Alvarez at Atletico Madrid? They’ve got a trip to Anfield next. Producer: Xavi Bird TIME CODES: 4:00 - Moments of the Week12:00 - Champions League Matchweek 1 preview31:00 - Serie A with James Horncastle41:00 - Ligue 1 with Tom Williams49:00 - Famous sons in Eredivisie52:00 - La Liga with Pol BallusGet in touch with the show: Email: totally@theathletic.comX: @thetotallyshowInstagram: @totallyfootballshowTikTok: @thetotallyshowBlueSky: @totallyshow.bsky.social The Totally Football Show is with you four times a week this season, giving you all the football news you need to know - and plenty that you don't. We've got views, stats and analysis from the very best football writers around. It's smart, it's funny, and it's totally free – so listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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