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- Yesterday1h 5m
World Cup preview: England and the other favourites
The World Cup is almost upon us so before we fly off to America it’s time for the Totally Show to discuss who might be winning the Final in mid-July.Jimbo is joined by Duncan Alexander, Natalie Gedra and Liam Twomey in the studio to talk about who the favourites might be.Argentina are looking to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to successfully defend their title. Brazil themselves come into the tournament off the back of their worst qualification run ever.Pol Ballus joins us to give the lowdown on why European Champions Spain can become World Champions for a second time, but do France have the best squad again? We hear from Tom Williams on the chances for Didier Deschamps’ men, as well as discussing how Julian Nagelsmann and Germany may get on.FIFA have overlooked a suspension so that Ronaldo can play for Portugal, but will he actually play? And how far can his country go?And what about the small matter of England… can Thomas Tuchel’s side end what’s now 60 years of hurt this summer?Produced by Charlie Jones and Xavi Bird. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Who are the World Cup favourites? • PART 2: England • PART 3: Spain with Pol Ballus • PART 4a: Brazil • PART 4b: Argentina • PART 5: France with Tom Williams • PART 6a: Rule changes? • PART 6b: Portugal • PART 6c: Germany Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 6 days ago46 min
PSG pip Arsenal to Champions League on penalties, as Liverpool sack Slot
Paris Saint-Germain retain the Champions League via a shootout after drawing with Arsenal in Budapest.Jimbo has Daniel Storey, Tom Williams and Adrian Clarke for company as the club campaign draws to a close.It's heartbreak for the Gunners as the wait for a first Champions League trophy goes on. PSG on the other hand join Real Madrid as the only teams to keep hold of the European Cup in the Champions League era.Huge news elsewhere as Liverpool decide to part company with Arne Slot, with Andoni Iraola seemingly set to take over at Anfield.Produced by Charlie JonesRUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: PSG beat Arsenal in the Champions League final on pens • PART 2: Liverpool sack Slot - Iraola in? • PART 3: Farewell club season Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 6 days ago34 min
Inter Totally Cup semi-finals!
Quizmaster Jimbo is back in the hotseat as he hosts the semi-finals of the 2026 Inter Totally Cup.Semi final no.1 sees one of the tournament's hot favourites, Michael Cox up against the serial finalist, Tom Williams.And the second semi-final pits tournament debutant Colin Millar against the holder, Producer Charlie.Will it be 4 English representatives taking home the big European trophies this month? Or can the plucky Welsh and Northern Irish outsiders make it to the 2026 final?Produced by Charlie Jones and Jesse Howard, questions by Nick Miller.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: The Inter Totally SF draw (0.45)• PART 2: Michael Cox Vs Tom Williams (2.15)• PART 3: Collin Millar Vs Producer Charlie (13.50) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 1 weeks ago40 min
Palace win Conference League - can Arsenal beat PSG in the Champions League?
Crystal Palace beat Rayo Vallecano to win the UEFA Conference League in Leipzig. It’s a third trophy in 12 months for the Eagles, who’d previously never won any major competition. Special guest Reuben Pinder dials in from Germany to join Jimbo, Duncan Alexander, Jack Lang and Colin Millar. Palace will be in the Europa League next season, the competition they were kicked out of last summer. Outgoing boss Oliver Glasner says the ultimate parting gift is getting to watch the club in the competition they deserved to be in this season. Does he deserve a statue outside Selhurst Park? The Champions League Final is up next with Arsenal playing PSG in Budapest. Can the Gunners win the competition for the first time ever and make it a clean sweep for English sides in European cups? Or will the Parisians become only the second team in the Champions League era to retain their title? All this plus Anthony Gordon is off to Barcelona and Nuno Espirito Santo is staying at West Ham. Produced by Charlie Jones and Xavi Bird. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Palace celebrations • PART 2: Crystal Palace 1-0 Rayo Vallecano with Reuben Pinder • PART 3a: Gordon to Barcelona • PART 3b: Nuno staying at West Ham • PART 4: Who’s going to win the Champions League Final? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 1 weeks ago55 min
Como & Roma in the Champions League as Milan crash out of top four
It’s the final Euro show of the season and Jimbo is joined by the usual gang of Pol Ballús, James Horncastle, Tom Williams and a flying visit from Seb Stafford-Bloor to discuss how it’s all panned out on the Continent. In Italy, AC Milan let Champions League football slip on the final day, letting go of a 1-0 lead against Cagliari to lose 2-1 and allow Roma and Como to finish in the top four. It’s the first time Como have ever qualified for Europe! But there are grim scenes at the Turin derby, where kick off between Juventus and Torino is delayed for an hour due to clashes between fans. Spain have named their World Cup squad without any Real Madrid players for the first time ever. Are they one of the favourites for the whole tournament? The domestic season finishes with Girona and Mallorca being relegated alongside Real Oviedo, but there’s still more to come for Rayo Vallecano who face Crystal Palace in the Conference League Final on Wednesday. Lens have won the Coupe de France for the first time in their history, beating Nice 3-1 in the Final. The team also look ahead to Ligue 1 winners PSG’s Champions League Final against Arsenal. Harry Kane is yet again the man for Bayern Munich as he scores a hattrick in the DFB Pokal Final against Stuttgart to secure a domestic double for the Bavarians. Plus – second division side Torreense shock Sporting CP to win the Taca de Portugal. Produced by Lucy Oliva & Xavi Bird. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moments of the weekend • PART 2: Serie A review – Joy for Como and Roma, but what’s going on at Milan? • PART 3: La Liga review – No Real Madrid players for Spain and final day heartbreak for Mallorca & Girona • PART 4a: Harry Kane wins the Pokal • PART 4b: Torreense shock Sporting • PART 4c: Lens win Coupe de France Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 1 weeks ago57 min
Spurs stay up as West Ham drop down to the Championship
It’s salvation for Spurs under Roberto De Zerbi as they beat Everton. But Nuno’s West Ham are relegated despite victory over Leeds.Jimbo has Daniel Storey and Tom Williams for company after the conclusion of the 25/26 Premier League season.Elsewhere, Sunderland are the big winners on Matchday 38, claiming a spot in the Europa League alongside Bournemouth. Victory for the Black Cats means no European football for Xabi Alonso at Chelsea next season.Brighton will play in the Conference League, despite a 3-0 defeat to Man United in which Bruno Fernandes claims the all-time Premier League assists record.Champions Arsenal are winners at Palace while Pep Guardiola’s final game as Man City manager ends in defeat to Europa League winners Aston Villa.Plus Hull City will be in the top-flight next season after their play-off final victory over Middlesbrough.Produced by Charlie JonesRUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Final day thoughts - how would you rate this season? • PART 2a: Tottenham 1-0 Everton • PART 2b: West Ham relegated with Roshane Thomas • PART 3a: Sunderland 2-1 Chelsea with Chris Weatherspoon • PART 3b: Forest 1-1 Bournemouth • PART 3c: Brighton 0-3 Man United • PART 3d: Liverpool 1-1 Brentford • PART 3e: Man City 1-2 Aston Villa and the rest of the action • PART 4a: Hull promoted to the Premier League with Baz Cooper • PART 4b: The England World Cup squad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 2 weeks ago46 min
Villa win the Europa League - will former winners Spurs go down on Sunday?
Aston Villa make light work of Freiburg to claim their first trophy in 30 years and Unai Emery’s 5th Europa League. Jimbo, Duncan Alexander, Charlie Eccleshare, Jay Harris and Jacob Tanswell take in another marquee achievement from Villa under Emery and ponder the power the Premier League now has. Last year’s winners Spurs are 90 minutes from salvation or relegation. They need to avoid defeat to Everton and hope that West Ham don’t beat Leeds. Which 60,000 seater stadium will be in the Championship next season? There’s a heck of a race for Europe which could see Bournemouth or Brighton qualify for the Champions League. The Championship play-off final takes place at Wembley on Saturday between Hull City and Southampton substitute Middlesbrough. Elsewhere, will Slot select Salah? And what lengths will Bruno Fernandes go to for the Premier League assist record?Produced by Charlie JonesRUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Arsenal celebrations • PART 2: Aston Villa 3-0 Freiburg with Jacob Tanswell • PART 3: Who will go down? Spurs or West Ham? • PART 4a: Who’s qualifying for Europe? • PART 4b: Championship play-off final preview • PART 4c: Quiz question answer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 2 weeks ago52 min
Arsenal are Premier League champions
The Gunners finally get over the line and win their first title in 22 years, while Spurs are still in the relegation battle.Jimbo, Daniel Storey, Duncan Alexander, Charlie Eccleshare and Adrian Clarke have a LOT to discuss.Man City’s draw at Bournemouth sees Mikel Arteta’s side confirmed as champions, after three consecutive years as runners up. How did they do it and can they do it again?It looks to be all change at City with the news that Pep Guardiola is set to leave the club in the summer. After a decade of dominance, what next for City, potentially under Enzo Maresca?The relegation battle will go down to the last day after Spurs are beaten at Stamford Bridge to set up a nail-biting final Sunday as West Ham look to survive.And on a remarkably newsworthy day, Southampton are thrown out of the Championship play-off final and deducted points after Spygate to be replaced by Middlesbrough on Saturday.Produced by Charlie JonesRUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Arsenal win the Premier League • PART 2a: Bournemouth qualify for Europe • PART 2b: Pep Guardiola leaving Man City • PART 3: Chelsea 2-1 Spurs • PART 4a: Southampton thrown out of the play-offs • PART 4b: Neymar makes the Brazil squad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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