The Totally Football Show with James Richardson

Grumbles, beaches and goals - is Romário Brasil's greatest ever player?Jimbo is joined by Natalie Gedra, Jack Lang and Duncan Alexander to celebrate the unforgettable life and career of Baixinho (the little one).From Barca to Vasco via PSV, Romário scored and won things everywhere he went, tormenting defences with his turn of pace and dexterous finishing.Famed for scoring the goals that helped Brazil win the World Cup in USA 94, but also for the endless arguments and fallouts with coaches and teammates alike. But did he really score 1000 goals?Plus Duncan's Brasilian themed quiz question.Produced by Jesse Howard, Charlie Jones and Xavi Bird.•Part 1a - The iconic Romário celebration at USA 94 (00.40)•Part 1b - Romário, the forgotten man? (02.40)•Part 1c - Duncan’s Brasilian themed quiz question (06.02)•Part 1d - The Totally Extra almanac (07.15)•Part 2a - Totally Extra - Romário (09.10)•Part 2b - What type of player was he? (10.10)•Part 2c - On the beach (13.00)•Part 2d - His time at PSV (15.12)•Part 2e - Playing under Cruyff at Barca (19.00)•Part 3a - USA 94’ (25.30)•Part 3b - Did he have a trademark finish? (35.30)•Part 4a - The Romario & Edmundo song (43.25)•Part 4b - Romario & Edmundo and the Vasco years (44.05)•Part 4c - Romario, R9 & World Cup 98 (49.50)•Part 4d - The stats, the trophies & the ‘1000th goal’ (51.45)•Part 4e - His political career (58.35)•Part 4f - Duncan’s quiz answer (01.02.15)

The top four all face each other in a mouthwatering Matchday 9 in the Premier League.Jimbo, Tom Williams, Liam Twomey and a debuting Jay Bothroyd are in the studio to comb through all the action.Champions Arsenal go to Liverpool in Sunday’s only fixture. The Gunners were knocked out of the Carabao Cup by League Two Fleetwood on Tuesday with Max Dowman sent off. But did the 16-year-old prodigy do the right thing?Michael Carrick is surprisingly still the manager of Manchester United. They travel to Stamford Bridge where Xabi Alonso has more questions to answer after Chelsea’s League Cup exit at Anfield.Man City come from behind twice to edge past Brighton via a shootout. Those two teams will do it all again on Saturday. Can the Seagulls claim their first ever win at City?Plus we show some love for Bournemouth who make it 5 wins in a row. And Nicolas Jackson. Was he done dirty by Chelsea?Producers: Charlie Jones and Benji BrooksRUNNING ORDER:00:00 Jimbo and Jay reunited05:30 Fleetwood knock out Arsenal13:06 Liverpool knock out Chelsea23:14 Man City knock out Brighton26:56 Elsewhere in the Carabao Cup32:22 Serie A and Romario36:24 Liverpool v Arsenal preview39:38 Chelsea v Man Utd preview49:07 The rest of the Premier League weekend

Old Trafford chants his name but it could be farewell to Michael Carrick at Man United?Jimbo, Daniel Storey, Tim Spiers and Matt Davies-Adams are in the studio to review all the action from Matchday 8.The Cherries run out 3-0 winners as United’s winless run extends to 8 matches. All that with Bruno Fernandes an unused sub.Brighton hit the skids after an Araujo-powered Liverpool reign supreme at Anfield.Spurs win at Stamford Bridge on Saturday - a once in a generation event - as Cole Palmer also sees red. Was this the day things finally clicked for De Zerbi at Tottenham?And Arsenal go level at the top as Man City suffer their first defeat of the season. It’s at Aston Villa who are in red-hot form. As is Nicolas Jackson.Producers: Charlie Jones and Jake LiascosRUNNING ORDER:00:00 Who won the weekend?03:24 Results04:42 Man United 0-3 Bournemouth17:04 Liverpool 2-0 Brighton22:08 Crystal Palace 0-2 Newcastle25:09 Hull 1-1 Brentford and Sunderland 0-0 Leeds29:18 Aston Villa 2-1 Man City34:06 Arsenal 2-0 Everton40:15 Chelsea 0-2 Tottenham47:42 Coventry 0-1 Fulham49:06 Ipswich 1-1 Nottingham Forest

Another enthralling night of Champions League action and a big Premier League weekend to come.Jimbo welcomes Duncan Alexander, Tom Williams and Benji Lanyado into the studio break it all down.The nadir of Michael Carrick’s reign at Manchester United comes in Como. A chastening 4-1 defeat with skipper Bruno Fernandes seeming to question the coach’s tactics. Is there any way back for Carrick at Old Trafford?Two of the favourites battle it out as Bayern and Arsenal contest a 2-2 draw. On a night where Ballon d’Or favourite Harry Kane showed he could do absolutely everything.Villa make it 3 wins out of 3 in the Champions League. Next up for them, leaders Man City at Villa Park this Saturday, a fixture that the hosts usually win…Tottenham are forced to confront their terrible record at Stamford Bridge and it’s the same story for Everton at Arsenal.Plus what happened to home advantage and what will become of the nepo babies at Premier League clubs?Producers: Charlie Jones and Jake LiascosRUNNING ORDER:00:00 PHP02:34 Champions League results06:30 Bayern 2-2 Arsenal16:05 Como 4-1 Man United27:07 The rest of the Champions League midweek35:56 How are West Ham doing?37:26 Premier League fixtures39:18 Liverpool v Brighton preview41:37 Chelsea v Spurs preview + what happened to home advantage?47:00 The tube map of hatred48:55 The rest of the Premier League weekend 53:22 Nepo babies at Premier League clubs

Désiré Doué and Lucas Hernández shine as PSG beat Barca 4-2, thanks to a 14 minute flurry of goals in the Parc des Princes.Jimbo is joined by Juliens Laurens, Duncan Alexander and Colin Millar to discuss Tuesday night's Champions League action.Liverpool overturned a 2-0 deficit to beat Villarreal 4-3 at Anfield, thanks to two Mac Allister goals and two assists from player of the match, Rio Ngumoha.City appeared unfazed by their off field predicament or the lack of Erling Haaland, as they breezed past AEK Athens 5-1 in Manchester.Plus a better night for the Italian sides, the rest of Tuesday night's action and Spurs finally get a league win.Produced by Jesse Howard, Jake Liascos & Charlie Jones.•Part 1a - Tuesday’s night’s Champions League buffet (00.40)•Part 1b - The results (03.00)•Part 2a - PSG 4-2 Barca (04.35)•Part 2b - Liverpool 4-3 Villarreal (14.47)•Part 2c - Man City 5-1 AEK Athens (21.15)•Part 3a - Ten Hag’s interview and Cristano’s fine (26.40)•Part 3b - Napoli 4-3 Bodo (28.20)•Part 3b - Sabah FK 1-2 Dortmund (31.40)•Part 3c - The rest of Tuesday night’s action (35.15)•Part 4a - Spurs 3-1 Coventry (38.15)

It’s another Euro Show and there are more blockbuster Champions League fixtures to look ahead to.Jimbo is joined by James Horncastle, Tom Williams, Pol Ballus and Seb Stafford-Bloor as Barcelona travel to PSG and Bayern host Arsenal in Matchweek 3. Are they the four best teams in the competition?Barcelona have won 11 games in a row in all competition, with Lamine Yamal scoring another outrageous strike against Real Betis. There’s no Vinicius Jr for Real Madrid, but they still beat Sevilla 4-1. Why have Los Blancos released a statement attacking La Liga President Javier Tebas though?Bayern are back on top in Germany after a thumping 6-1 win over RB Leipzig. Harry Kane loves scoring against Arsenal, but he’ll have to do so without the help of suspended Michael Olise this time.In France, there’s a five way split at the summit after Monaco lose at Lorient. Are PSG starting to look inevitable?And in Italy, Lazio have made their best start to a Serie A season ever. Is it time to take Gennaro Gattuso’s side seriously and what does that 3-0 defeat of Juventus mean for Luciano Spalletti?Producer: Xavi BirdTIME CODES:4:00 - Moments of the week12:30 - Champions League Fixtures13:30 - PSG v Barcelona21:00 - Napoli v Bodo/Glimt24:30 - Bayern v Arsenal27:30 - Como v Man Utd31:30 - La Liga44:30 - Bundesliga49:00 - Ligue 151:30 - Serie AGet in touch with the show:Email: totally@theathletic.comX: @thetotallyshowInstagram: @totallyfootballshowTikTok: @thetotallyshowBlueSky: ‪@totallyshow.bsky.socialThe 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.

Jimbo has Daniel Storey, JJ Bull and Tim Spiers for company after Matchday 7 of the Premier League.Champions Arsenal were made to wait at the City Ground but Noni Madueke’s late strike took the 3 points home for the Gunners as Forest continue to struggle in front of goal.Man United were ahead at Elland Road but get pegged back. It’s now just 2 wins from 10 matches in all competitions for Michael Carrick’s side.Brighton make it six wins in a row as they blow Crystal Palace away. Diego Gomez scores from the halfway line. Do the Seagulls have what it takes to go all the way?!Man City make it 7 wins out of 7 under Enzo Maresca as we continue to ponder what that’s worth.There are big wins for Chelsea, Liverpool and Villa on the road.Plus Fulham and Bournemouth get their first league wins under their new managers. Producers: Xavi Bird, Charlie Jones and Jake LiascosRUNNING ORDER:03:00 The results04:55 Nottingham Forest 0-1 Arsenal10:37 Brighton 5-0 Crystal Palace22:32 Leeds 1-1 Man United25:26 Bournemouth 2-0 Sunderland29:40 Leicester, Lamine and Goldie Lookin' Chain34:38 Man City 3-2 Ipswich39:27 Everton 0-2 Chelsea45:28 Brentford 1-2 Liverpool49:50 Newcastle 0-1 Aston Villa55:02 Fulham 1-0 Hull

After a record-breaking night in the Champions League, Jimbo, Duncan Alexander, Jack Lang and Julien Laurens pore through all the goals and drama.The champions of Europe looked exactly that in the first half of the Etihad, racing into a 3-0 lead. Can anyone stop Luis Enrique’s side? And did Enzo Maresca get it wrong with his team selection?There are six goal hauls for Liverpool at LASK, where Bradley Barcola bags a hat-trick. And for Villa against Fenerbahce. Luis Miguel Echegaray drops in to discuss their biggest ever win under Emery.And Jose Mourinho returns to Rome with Real Madrid and takes all three points, despite being 3-1 down after 84 minutes.The Premier League brings intrigue this weekend with a must-win for Fulham, an unhappy hunting ground for Arsenal and a crunch clash between Leeds and Man United. How will the off-field storm surrounding the club affect Michael Carrick and his players? Producers: Charlie Jones and Jake LiascosRUNNING ORDER:00:00 The most goal-filled Champions League week ever05:58 Man City 2-4 PSG11:00 Aston Villa 6-0 Fenerbahce with Luis Miguel Echegaray16:42 LASK 3-6 Liverpool19:58 Roma 3-4 Real Madrid24:27 Elsewhere in the Champions League28:44 The Premier League weekend