The Totally Football Show with James Richardson

Jimbo is joined by Duncan Alexander, Rob Tanner and Jordan Halford to open up the Totally Extra Almanac in 2016 and celebrate Leicester's historic Premier League title, 10 years on.

From the sacking of Pearson and battling relegation to Richard III, Ranieri, pizzas and Bocelli - the Leicester title story had it all.

Underpinning Leicester's success was excellent investment with Vardy, Mahrez and Kante costing less than 8 million pounds and the squad barely getting injuries, meaning Ranieri could play the same eleven in most games.

Even still, the odds were stacked against them with the bookies making them 5000-1 before the season started. So just how did they do it? And could anyone ever do it again?

Plus 'On This Day' and Duncan's quiz question.

Produced by Charlie Jones and Jesse Howard.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1a: Duncan’s quiz question (3.15)
• PART 1b: The Totally Extra Almanac (4.20)
• PART 2a: What came before: relegation scrap + King Richard III (08.47)
• PART 2b: The sextape, sackings + Ranieri appointment (14.10)
• PART 3: The famous 15-16 season (28.15)
• PART 4a: How the title was won + Battle of the Bridge (41.50)
• PART 4b: What happened next? (54.25)
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Jimbo has a stellar cast of James Horncastle, Tom Williams, Colin Millar and Matt Davies-Adams to react to the World Cup play-off semi-finals.

It’s a heartbreaking night for the home nations with Wales and the Republic of Ireland eliminated on penalties. And a brave young Northern Ireland side are beaten 2-0 in Bergamo by Italy. Are the Azzurri finally set to qualify for another World Cup?

Jack Lang’s in Mexico to tell us about the inter-confederation play-offs, where he watched Jamaica edge past New Caledonia to set up a final against DR Congo.

And the big domestic news is that Mo Salah will be leaving Liverpool at the end of the season. Should we all be a bit more moved?

Produced by Charlie Jones and Xavi Bird

RUNNING ORDER:
• PART 1: World Cup round-up - that Guler pass (01.00)
• PART 2a: Path A - Wales out, Italy through (06.00)
• PART 2b: Republic of Ireland knocked out on penalties (30.00)
• PART 2c: The rest of UEFA qualifying (35.00)
• PART 3: New Caledonia 0-1 Jamaica with Jack Lang (41.00)
• PART 4: Salah leaving Liverpool (48.00)
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Jimbo reconvenes with Seb Stafford-Bloor, Pol Ballus, James Horncastle and Tom Williams to once again discuss all things European Football.

Vinicius Jr is the matchwinner as ten-man Real Madrid beat Atletico 3-2 at the Bernabeu, but Barcelona are still the team to beat after a 1-0 win over Rayo Vallecano keeps them four points clear.

In Italy, Inter’s stuttering form continues with a 1-1 draw at Fiorentina. They still have a six point lead at the top despite Milan’s 3-2 win over Torino. Attention now turns to whether the Azzurri can get past Northern Ireland in their World Cup play-off semi-final on Thursday.

Both Paris Saint-Germain and Lens have big wins in Ligue 1, while in Germany, there's a new Sporting Director at Dortmund.

Produced by Lucy Oliva and Xavi Bird.

RUNNING ORDER:

PART 1: Moments of the week (10:30)
PART 2: La Liga review - Real win the derby (19:00)
PART 3: Serie A review - Inter continue to stutter (35:00)
PART 4: Ligue 1 review - Thumping wins for the top two (1:00:00)
PART 5: Bundesliga review - Kehl leaves Dortmund (1:13:00)
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Jimbo has Tim Spiers, Jay Harris and Luis Miguel Echegaray for company as the first silverware of the season in England is handed out.

It’s Manchester City who claim the Carabao Cup thanks to a brace from Nico O’Reilly. What happened to league leaders Arsenal? And did Mikel Arteta make a mistake by starting Kepa?

It was a cup final atmosphere elsewhere in North London but it was Forest who took home a massive 3 points at Spurs in the battle to survive. Are Tottenham doomed?

The only positive for Spurs is that West Ham also lost and stay below them in the relegation zone. Villa the big winners in the Champions League race this weekend.

That’s because Liverpool lost at Brighton and Chelsea were taken apart by Everton. Are the Blues set to miss out on Champions League football? What will that mean for Liam Rosenior? And could it be David Moyes managing in Europe’s premier club competition next season?

Produced by Charlie Jones and Lucy Oliva

RUNNING ORDER:
• PART 1: Man City beat Arsenal in League Cup final (02.30)
• PART 2a: Spurs 0-3 Nottingham Forest (20.00)
• PART 2b: Aston Villa 2-0 West Ham (32.00)
• PART 3a: Newcastle 1-2 Sunderland (38.00)
• PART 3b: Everton 3-0 Chelsea (46.00)
• PART 3c: Brighton 2-1 Liverpool (54.00)
• PART 3d: Bournemouth 2-2 Man United (59.00)
• PART 3e: Fulham 3-1 Burnley (61.00)
• PART 3f: Leeds 0-0 Sunderland (64.00)
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Jimbo welcomes Duncan Alexander, Charlie Eccleshare and Mark Carey into the studio to discuss another busy night of Champions League football and look ahead to the first domestic trophy of the season.

Newcastle are dismantled by Barcelona in the second half at Camp Nou, conceding four goals to lose 7-2 on the night and 8-3 on aggregate. That sets up an all-Spanish quarter final against Atletico Madrid, who knocked out Spurs despite a spirited 3-2 win from Igor Tudor’s men on the night.

Liverpool produced a second half blitz of their own as they blew away Galatasaray 4-1 on aggregate. They’ll play PSG next. Real Madrid will meet Bayern after the Bavarians completed a 10-2 aggregate win over Atalanta.

Plus League Cup Final predictions as Arsenal meet Manchester City at Wembley on Sunday, and a look ahead to potentially pivotal weekend at the bottom of the Premier League.

Produced by Charlie Jones and Xavi Bird.

RUNNING ORDER:

PART 1A: Champions League results (2:45)
PART 1B: Tottenham 3-2 Atletico Madrid (11:00)
PART 2A: Barcelona 7-2 Newcastle (21:15)
PART 2B: Liverpool 4-0 Galatasaray (30:20)
PART 2C: Bayern 4-1 Atalanta (35:40)
PART 3A: League Cup Final preview (46:35)
PART 3B: Premier League fixtures (55:45)
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