
Football pundit James Lawrence Allcott looks at the immediate, long-term, and off-the-wall consequences of the biggest stories in the sport, from today and yesterday.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 286 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Sports | |||

Well, that was weird, wasn't it? James is joined this week by wonderful friends of the pod, JJ Bull (@fitbathatba) and Kweku Afari (@Kweku_Afari), to delve into the weird vibes in Man City's 3-0 win at Anfield and the feelings around Man United and S... more
Manchester City have been found guilty on 114 of their 115 charges, and the entire footballing world has been questioning what could have been. This week, James Allcott and Joe Thomlinson (@JoeThomlinson) go all the way back to 2009 to explore every ... more
The Second Emergency Tottenham Hotspur Podcast
What is happening at Tottenham? James is joined by Ben Bowman (@BenBowmanTHFC), Fuad Cadani (@FuadCadani), and Kish Patel (@Kish_P14) to get to the root of the current issues facing the Spurs and hopefu... more
As we enter the first international break of the season, James is joined by The Ripple Effect regular Nieve Petruzziello (@StuntPegg) to discuss the upcoming UEFA Nations League and the current state of Thomas Tuchel's England squad, before predictin... more
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Too many podcasts/ videos jumping on negativity. I’ve watched James’ videos and content for years and it’s consistently refreshing to have positive or neutral angles to popular football discourse. Even if draws on negatives with a team it’s not emotional and is based on performance data and often puts a positive spin to fans
Love the show James. Please no more insufferable Man U homers as guests❤️
Like getting the video on the other platform, but just a massive JLA supporter. Especially for us US soccer fans
it actually is good.
Amazing podcast. More of Dougie Critchley please!!!! Elite
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A sharp, opinionated football commentary show that blends tactical analysis, post-match reaction, and big-picture narratives across major tournaments. Episodes cover match breakdowns, manager decisions, player performances, and broader industry trends (such as hydration breaks, halftime entertainment, and governance) with a two-host dynamic driven by banter, strong viewpoints, and personal anecdotes from watching games together. Noteworthy is the consistent emphasis on long-term implications for teams and the sport, a bias toward data-informed critique, and a knack for turning everyday match moments into broader takeaways for listeners who want both entertainment and insight.
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