The Totally Football Show with James Richardson

The Three Lions are roaring on the Continent, and the Euro team are here to talk about it.

The Bundesliga is back and with it comes another potential record-breaking season for Harry Kane at Bayern Munich. The England captain has spoken to Seb Stafford-Bloor, who joins Jimbo, James Horncastle and Tom Williams. Can anyone stop Bayern from a 14th title in 15 seasons? And what’s going on with Elversberg? The Bundesliga debutants shock the nation by beating Bayer Leverkusen in Matchweek 1.

Jude Bellingham is doing Jude Bellingham things at Real Madrid, and PSG are making another stuttering start in France.

And in Italy, Juventus, Milan and Inter have all won both their opening games, but it’s Fiorentina’s worst ever start to a top-flight season.

Producer: Xavi Bird

TIME CODES:

15:00 – Bundesliga with Seb
37:00 – Serie A with James H
55:00 – Ligue 1 with Tom

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It’s an LA reunion as Jimbo, Tom Williams, Tim Spiers and Felipe Cardenas react to Matchday 2 in the Premier League.

Having lost at Hull, Man United went behind to Ipswich at Old Trafford. But then Bruno Fernandes got involved with the first hat-trick of this PL season. Did the Red Devils get lucky with their second goal though?

Xabi Alonso’s Chelsea look to be the most entertaining side in the division as they make it two wins out of two by beating Brighton 4-3. Could Palmer, Pedro and co lead a title charge for the Blues?

It’s been a record-breaking window but two defeats out of two for Spurs. They lose at home again to resurgent Newcastle. Roberto De Zerbi looks to be getting another new player in the form of Iliman Ndiaye.

Andoni Iraola is still awaiting his first Liverpool win but his side come from behind twice again to rescue a point against Forest.

And what’s going on at Everton? Ndiaye is out. Richarlison is in. Armstrong is out, then in. Will there be fan fury come Deadline Day?

Producer: Charlie Jones
Video Producer: Jake Liascos

RUNNING ORDER:

00:00 An LA reunion!
02:27 Transfer craziness
07:17 Matchday 2 results
08:51 Man United 5-2 Ipswich
18:48 Chelsea 4-3 Brighton
27:49 Leeds 1-1 Brentford
31:15 Sunderland 1-0 Fulham
33:33 Crystal Palace 1-4 Man City
40:01 Tottenham 0-2 Newcastle
49:23 Liverpool 2-2 Nottingham Forest
01:01:20 Coventry 0-1 Hull
01:04:53 Bournemouth 1-1 Everton
01:07:06 Felipe looking forward to Villa v Arsenal
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Jimbo is joined by Rapha Honigstein, Duncan Alexander and Daniel Storey to look back at one of England's most memorable nights.

It's been 25 years since that fateful night in Munich. A hat-trick from 21 year old Michael Owen, a belter from Gerrard and the cherry on top from Emile Heskey completed a famous night in England's history.

Perhaps Sven's finest hour but did this result actually kickstart 'das reboot' for Germany? And did it begin the period of England hype and English pressure?

Plus Duncan's England hat-trick themed quiz question.

Produced by Charlie Jones and Jesse Howard.

Part 1a: England 5-1 Germany, 25 years on (00.40)
Part 1b: ‘Das reboot’ and German football in 2001 (05.00)
Part 1c: Duncan’s England hat-trick quiz question (10.35)
Part 1d: The Totally Extra Almanac (11.20)
Part 2a: How it looks 25 years on (16.10)
Part 2b: The England & Germany 11’s (19.30)
Part 3: Breakdown of the goals (27.50)
Part 4a: Your questions (37.25)
Part 4b: The reaction in Germany (38.05)
Part 4c: The beginning of the England expectation? (42.25)
Part 4d: What followed for Germany? (47.15)
Part 4e: The answer to Duncan’s quiz question (48.55)

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After a stunning Matchday 1, will we see more shocks in the Premier League this weekend?

Jimbo’s joined by Duncan Alexander, Tom Williams and Liam Twomey in the studio ahead of Matchday 2.

Following that humbling at Brighton last weekend, and more players leaving and arriving, can Villa do what they normally do and bring their best when champions Arsenal turn up to Villa Park?

Liverpool welcome Forest to Anfield and also welcome Bradley Barcola to Anfield. Will he be worth the money and how does he fit into Andoni Iraola’s side?

Chelsea face Brighton after having an impressive week - beating Fulham with their fancy front three, possibly solving their keeper problem and managing to sell Liam Delap for big money to Forest.

Tottenham and Tonali take on Newcastle after more big business in the transfer market. Are Spurs spending too much without human handbrake Daniel Levy in the way?

We also discuss Liam’s stag trip to Elland Road, a humiliating night for Celtic and the statistical significance of Man United v Ipswich.

Producer: Charlie Jones
Video Producer: Jake Liascos
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The Euro Show is back for the new season and there’s plenty to chat about on the Continent.

Jimbo is joined by Tom Williams, James Horncastle and Pol Ballus as Julian Alvarez is booed by his own fans during Atletico’s opening home game of the season. Is he on his way out?

Barcelona are waiting and they look really good: a 5-0 win over Elche to start their campaign. Can anyone stop them from retaining their title? Jose Mourinho would love to – he’s back at Real Madrid after 13 years.

In Italy, there’s a Serie A debut for John Stones at defending champions Inter and a winning start for Ruben Amorim at Milan.

And in France, Ferran Torres comes to PSG’s rescue in the first weekend of Ligue 1. The Parisians coming back from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 with Rennes. They’ve been slow starters before though!

Producer: Xavi Bird

RUNNING ORDER:

8:29 – La Liga with Pol
23:18 – Serie A with James H
44:30 – Ligue 1 with Tom


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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.
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