The Totally Football Show with James Richardson

Jimbo is joined by Duncan Alexander, Amitai Winehouse and Richard Sutcliffe to open up the Totally Extra Almanac on the Ridsdale era Leeds United.

Local businessman Peter Ridsdale became chairman of his hometown club in 1997 and took them on a 6 year rollercoaster. They were 90 minutes away from the Champions League final, 3 seasons later they were relegated and 6 seasons later they were in League One.

In their pomp, David O'Leary had a fantastic young team featuring the likes of Harry Kewell, Ian Harte, Lee Bowyer, Jonathan Woodgate, Rio Ferdinand and the lethal strike duo of Alan Smith and Mark Viduka. They went toe to toe with European powerhouses Barcelona, Milan, Real Madrid and Lazio in an unforgettable 18 game European run.

So where did it all go wrong? And was it worth it? The panel ponder whether they were just unlucky with the timing of their financial mishaps.

Plus a Leeds themed quiz question from Duncan Alexander.

Produced by Charlie Jones and Jesse Howard.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1a: Richard’s book + Leeds’ legacy (0.40)
• PART 1b: Duncan’s quiz question (5.25)
• PART 2a: The Totally Extra Almanac (6.35)
• PART 2b: Ridsdale rejuvenates Leeds Utd (10.30)
• PART 3: Leeds' Champions League run (22.30)
• PART 4a: The road to relegation (42.30)
• PART 4b: Was it worth it? Were they unlucky? (1.02.00)
• PART 4c: The answer to Duncan’s quiz question (1.08.40)
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Jimbo, Duncan Alexander, Jack Lang and Dan Kilpatrick are in the studio ahead of a mouthwatering weekend of action.

Arsenal and Man City will meet in the Carabao Cup final in late March after overcoming Chelsea and Newcastle in the semi-finals in midweek. We discuss the very different approaches of Rosenior and Howe to how they handled the top two.

Could the Gunners increase their lead at the top of the table this weekend? Arteta’s men host Sunderland while Pep and his players travel to Anfield, a ground that hasn’t brought them much joy over the years.

Red-hot Man United look to hang on to 4th place as they face Spurs, about whom skipper Cristian Romero has been sounding off again.

Plus a big weekend of six-pointers at the bottom and the ticking time bomb that is Crystal Palace.

Produced by Charlie Jones

RUNNING ORDER:
• PART 1: Arsenal & Man City reach Carabao Cup final (02.30)
• PART 2a: Liverpool v Man City preview (13.00)
• PART 2b: Arsenal v Sunderland preview (19.00)
• PART 3a: Man United v Tottenham preview (25.00)
• PART 3b: Wolves v Chelsea + Bournemouth v Villa (32.00)
• PART 4a: Brighton v Crystal Palace preview (37.00)
• PART 4b: Newcastle v Brentford + Fulham v Everton (46.00)
• PART 4c: Leeds v Forest + Burnley v West Ham (49.00)
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James is joined in the Totally studio by James Horncastle, Tom Williams and Seb Stafford-Bloor with Pol Ballus joining from Barcelona as the Euro crew assemble to discuss this week's continental happenings.

Bayern Munich have dropped points for a second weekend running in the Bundesliga. Seb was in the Volksparkstadion to see Hamburg draw 2-2 with the league leaders, meaning they are now 6 points clear of 2nd place Dortmund.

In Spain, Real left it late to beat Rayo Vallecano 2-1 with Mbappe's winner coming in the 10th minute of injury time. That kept them within one point of Barca who comfortably beat Elche away 3-1 with goals from Yamal, Rashford and Ferran Torres.

No change at the top of Serie A with Inter and Napoli both winning and second placed Milan still to play Bologna Tuesday night. Same story in France where Lens and PSG both won, but Marseille's horror week continued as they blew a 2-0 lead to draw 2-2 with Paris FC.

Plus Timo Werner's favourite Döner house & Antony spins again.

Produced by Lucy Oliva and Jesse Howard.

RUNNING ORDER:
• PART 1: Moment of the week (0.40)
• PART 2a: Bundesliga review - Bayern drop more points (10.50)
• PART 3a: Ligue 1 review - Marseille in meltdown (25.20)
• PART 4a: Serie A review - Inter sitting pretty (37.10)
• PART 5a: La Liga review - Top 2 win (53.30)
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Jimbo welcomes Daniel Storey, Duncan Alexander and Colin Millar into the pod after another weekend of pure Premier League drama.

It was a great matchday for leaders Arsenal who go 6 points clear after their 4-0 win at Leeds. Man City were cruising at Spurs but surrendered a 2-0 lead thanks to Dominic Solanke’s acrobatics. Plus Villa lose a second home game in a row to 10-man Brentford. Is the title race over?

Man United make it 3 wins out of 3 under Michael Carrick with Benjamin Sesko’s stoppage time strike against Fulham. The Red Devils stay 4th in the Champions League race.

Liverpool get back to winning ways with Wirtz and Ekitike on song against Newcastle, while Chelsea come from 2-0 down to hit the Hammers where it hurts with a 3-2 injury time victory at Stamford Bridge.

Produced by Charlie Jones

RUNNING ORDER:
• PART 1: Spurs 2-2 Man City (01.30)
• PART 2a: Man United 3-2 Fulham (13.00)
• PART 2b: Aston Villa 0-1 Brentford (19.00)
• PART 2c: Nottingham Forest 1-1 Crystal Palace (24.00)
• PART 3a: Leeds 0-4 Arsenal (30.00)
• PART 3b: Chelsea 3-2 West Ham (37.00)
• PART 4a: Liverpool 4-1 Newcastle (47.00)
• PART 4b: Brighton 1-1 Everton + Wolves 0-2 Bournemouth (52.00)
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Jimbo is joined by the full Euro pod crew of James Horncastle, Pol Ballus, Tom Williams and Seb Stafford-Bloor to react to the Champions League draw.

Did you enjoy Benfica v Real Madrid on Wednesday? Good news, you're getting it again. Can Mourinho upset Arbeloa at the Bernabeu?

It's a long trip to Baku for the Toon Army as Newcastle face Qarabag. Will Inter will be the latest big name to fall at the feet of Bodo/Glimt?

The panel give us their thoughts on the contenders to go all the way. Could it be Arsenal? Hansi Flick's team? Or Hansi Flick's old team?

Plus what is what is going on with Roberto De Zerbi at Marseille?

Produced by Charlie Jones and Jesse Howard.

RUNNING ORDER:
• PART 1: The play off draw in full (2.00)
• PART 2a: Benfica v Real Madrid (03.50)
• PART 2b: Bodo/Glimt v Inter (08.00)
• PART 2c: Monaco v PSG (11.45)
• PART 2d: Newcastle v Qarabag (15.20)
• PART 3a: Galatasaray v Juventus (17.20)
• PART 3b: Club Brugge v Atletico Madrid (23.40)
• PART 3c: Dortmund v Atalanta (25.20)
• PART 3d: Olympiacos v Leverkusen (28.25)
• PART 4a: Europa League draw (31.17)
• PART 4b: Who’s going to win it? (34.20)
• PART 4c: What next for Marseille and Napoli? (37.40)

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