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The Totally Football Show with James Richardson
West Ham European champions in Prague, Postecoglou appointed by Spurs and Inter stand in the way of City treble
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Jimbo is joined by Michael Cox, Adrian Clarke and Charlie Eccleshare to discuss the Europa Conference League, Postecoglou's appointment and the Champions League Final.
Benji Lanyado joins from Riga airport on his way back from West Ham's historic night in Prague, as the Hammers beat Fiorentina to win the Conference League.
Spurs finally land their next manager as Celtic's treble winning Australian Ange Postecoglou is appointed 72 days after Conte was sacked.
A look at what's happening in the Saudi Pro League and the Saudi's investment in sport generally with Benzema and Kante headed to the Middle East.
And a preview of the Champions League final as Man City face Inzaghi's Inter as they bid to finally win their first Champions League.
Produced by Jesse Howard.
RUNNING ORDER:
• PART 1a: West Ham win the Conference League (02'00)
• PART 2: Spurs appoint Postecoglou (17'50)
• PART 3a: Transfer deals and Saudi Pro League makes it's play (30'00)
• PART 3b: Some transfer roundup (33'00)
• PART 4: A Champions League preview (39'00)
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