
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 | 278 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Sports | |||

James Allcott is joined by Josh Williams (@DistanceCovered), Kim Kothari, Ollie Thomas (@TalkCPFC), and Meron (@CoachMeron) to dissect gameweek one and what the new managers in the Premier League had to offer.
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The Ripple Effect is back! To kick off the 2026-27 season, James Allcott is joined by Nedum Onuoha (@kickback_nedum) and Jon Mackenzie (@Jon_Mackenzie) to give 10 bold Premier League predictions for the upcoming season.
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Spain have won the World Cup, beating a rough Argentina side 1-0 in extra time and thereby winning back-to-back international tournaments. James and Joe react to both the final and the very contrasting third place playoff match between England and Fr... more
James and Joe break down what could happen in Sunday's World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, giving lineup, tactics and score predictions along the way. In the second half of the podcast, the boys pick their Team of the Tournament lineup.
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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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