James Allcott is joined by Laurence McKenna (⁠@lozcast⁠) to discuss Liverpool FC. Together, they look at the challenges Liverpool have faced so far this season before looking at which one has held them back the most. They also answer crucial questions along the way. You can see more of Laurence on his ⁠YouTube⁠ channel. Host: James Allcott Guest: Laurence McKenna Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott is joined by Tom Jordan from Back of the Net to discuss Bournemouth’s excellent start to the season. They discuss how Bournemouth has been able to continue its success even though it sold three of its starting back four, and they take a look at the recruitment over the summer. They also examine the club as a whole and how Andoni Iraola has been able to cultivate its success. You can also watch Tom on his ⁠YouTube⁠ channel. Host: James AllcottGuest: Tom JordanProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott is joined by Luke Moore from the Football Ramble podcast to discuss the identities of today's football clubs. Together, they question what identity means in football and does it still exist? And what happens when you trade in identity for success? Host: James Allcott Guest: Luke Moore  Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott is joined by Luke Moore from the Football Ramble podcast to discuss the fallout from Game Week 8. They take a look at Liverpool’s problems, Arsenal and Manchester City’s title hopes, and of course Manchester United’s chances of winning five games in a row. Host: James AllcottGuest: Luke MooreProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott is joined by former Premier League and England footballer Andros Townsend to discuss his unusual path into football abroad. Together, they look at Andros’s career path and what caused his move to Thailand following a stint in Turkey. Host: James Allcott Guest: Andros Townsend Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott is joined by Cams (@culturecams) to rank the new signings that joined the Premier League this summer. Together, they decide how much impact each signing has made since arriving in the league. They also give their verdict on whether the new signings have been worth the money or not. You can watch more of Cams on ⁠YouTube⁠. Host: James AllcottGuest: CamsProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott is joined by Cams (@culturecams) to take a look at all the players that have left Manchester United in the post-Sir Alex era. Cams gives his verdict on how painful each departure was. But which exit has proven to be the most regretful for Manchester United? You can watch more of Cams at his channel on YouTube. Host: James Allcott Guest: Cams  Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott is once again joined by Nicky Hawkins (⁠@WestHamFanTV⁠). This time, the pair work through West Ham’s top 10 most expensive signings of all time, ranking them as they go. Which signings have turned out to be good deals, and have there been any glaring mistakes? You can see more of Nicky and West Ham Fan TV on ⁠YouTube⁠. Host: James AllcottGuest: Nicky HawkinsProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott is joined by Nicky Hawkins from West Ham Fan TV (⁠@WestHamFanTV)⁠ to discuss what is going on at West Ham this season. Together, they look at some of the recent problems West Ham have faced. They take a deep dive into player recruitment over the summer whilst trying to pinpoint the specific issues holding the Hammers back. You can see more of Nicky and West Ham Fan TV on ⁠YouTube⁠. Host: James AllcottGuest: Nicky HawkinsProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott is joined by Nieve Petruzziello (⁠@StuntPegg⁠) to pick her "dream team." Nieve takes us through the 11 players that mean most to her based on her experiences following football throughout the years. Host: James AllcottGuest: Nieve PetruzzielloProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James is joined by Nieve (@StuntPegg) and Cai (@ProducerCai) to discuss some difficult hypothetical ‘would you rather’ questions. Together, they work out if taking over from Amorim would be better than taking over from Pep; would it be better to be the best player in the world and go trophy-less or win everything with little involvement; and, of course, would you prefer your club win the Champions League or your country win the World Cup? Host: James AllcottGuests: Nieve Petruzziello and Cai JonesProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott sits down with Troy Deeney and the JLA Tactics Board to delve into the unique way that Troy sees the game of football—from both a striker's and a manager’s perspective. They break down the way the striker's role has changed over the years, how Troy manages his team's tactics and character, and some tips and tricks of the trade. Host: James AllcottGuest: Troy DeeneyProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Part 2 of this bumper edition of The Ripple Effect sees James Allcott and Nedum Onuoha (@kickback_nedum) rank the remaining 10 teams summer 2025 transfer windows, and make their final decision on who won this wild and wonderful window. Host: James Allcott Guest: Nedum Onuoha  Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s the big one. The 2025 summer transfer window is closed, and that means one thing: James Allcott and Nedum Onuoha (@kickback_nedum) are ranking every club’s window into a tiered list. After the most expensive summer window on record that saw the record transfer fee broken by Liverpool’s deadline-day purchase of Alexander Isak, where will your club’s incomings and outgoings rank? The first 10 teams step up to the plate in Part 1 of this bumper podcast. Host: James Allcott Guest: Nedum Onuoha Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott is joined by Lyés Bouzidi (⁠@LyesBouzidi10⁠) to take a look at the current situation at Manchester United. Together, they discuss Ruben Amorim and whether he should be facing the scrutiny he’s currently under following the disappointing draw to Fulham in Game Week 2.You can watch Lyés on his ⁠YouTube⁠ channel. Host: James AllcottGuest: Lyés BouzidiProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott is joined by Lyés Bouzidi (@LyesBouzidi10) to discuss the current state of the transfer window. They look at completed signings while also taking a look at some transfers that have yet to happen. You can watch Lyés on his YouTube channel  Host: James Allcott Guest: Lyés Bouzidi Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott is joined by former Premier League striker Troy Deeney to discuss the ins and outs of Game Week 1 following the return of the Premier League. Together, they discuss their initial impressions following every team’s opening game, analysing the positives whilst also taking a look at some of the possible early warning signs.You can also watch Troy on his YouTube channel. Host: James AllcottGuest: Troy DeeneyProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott is joined by Ben Bowman ⁠(@ben_bowman_⁠) to discuss the new season for Tottenham Hotspur. Together, they look at the change of style under Thomas Frank and what will change under his leadership. They also dive into the ins and outs of Tottenham’s transfer dealings and what that could mean for the club. You can see more of Ben on his ⁠YouTube⁠ channel. Host: James Allcott Guest: Ben Bowman Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott is joined by Ben Bowman (⁠@ben_bowman_⁠) to sift through all the Premier League managers and take an in-depth look at what their possible fates will be this season. Can Slot do it again? Can Arteta finally get over the line? And who will be the first manager to go? You can see more of Ben on his ⁠YouTube⁠ channel. Host: James Allcott Guest: Ben Bowman Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott is joined by Nieve Petruzziello (@StuntPegg) to dive deep on one transfer rumour for every Premier League club. Together, they take a look at Eze’s potential move to Arsenal, Chelsea’s pursuit of Alejandro Garnacho, and Liverpool’s "will they, won’t they" chase for Alexander Isak. Host: James AllcottGuest: Nieve PetruzzielloProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices