The Ripple Effect with James Lawrence Allcott

The Ringer

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.

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Yesterday · 1 hr 29 min
Ranking Every Premier League Club's Summer Transfer Window
The 2026 summer transfer window is officially over, so all that's left to do is, of course, rank every Premier League club's business this summer in a classic Ripple Effect tier list. Joining James on the ranking panel are Lyes Bouzidi (@MoreLyes), Julien Laurens (@LaurensJulien), Luca Dallolio (@JFTVLuca), and Jack Collins (@JackJCollins). Host: James Allcott Guests: Lyes Bouzidi, Julien Laurens, Luca Dallolio, and Jack Collins Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thursday · 46 min
Reacting to the 10 Most Interesting Deadline Day Transfers
As the 2026 summer transfer window slams shut, James is joined by Lyes Bouzidi (@LyesClips), Luca Dallolio (@JFTVLuca) and Jack Collins (@JackJCollins) to discuss the 10 most interesting transfers that were completed on deadline day. Host: James Allcott Guests: Lyes Bouzidi, Luca Dallolio, and Jack Collins Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 24 · 1 hr 14 min
Everything We Learned About The New Premier League Managers
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. YouTube Links: https://youtube.com/@distancecovered https://m.youtube.com/@agameoftwohalveschannel https://youtube.com/@the_nearlymen Host: James Allcott Guests: Josh Williams, Kim Kothari, Ollie Thomas, Coach Meron Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 19 · 1 hr 34 min
10 Big 2026-27 Premier League Predictions
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. Host: James Allcott Guests: Nedum Onuoha and Jon Mackenzie Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 20 · 54 min
Spain Win World Cup 2026! Plus England 6-4 France Reaction
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 France, which ended in an England 6-4 win, before wrapping up with some predictions about the future of the international game. Host: James Allcott Guest: Joe Thomlinson Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 17 · 1 hr 4 min
Predicting the World Cup Final and Team of the Tournament XI
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. Jim's fundraiser page: https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/jamess-giving-page-191870 Host: James Allcott Guest: Joe Thomlinson Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 16 · 1 hr 10 min
England 1 - 2 Argentina | Reaction and Player Ratings
That's it, England are out of the World Cup. What was Tuchel thinking?! James and Joe are back the morning after the match to react to England's semifinal loss to Argentina and Messi, discussing along the way Tuchel's starting lineup and later substitutions and rating the players' performances in the game. Host: James Allcott Guest: Joe Thomlinson Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 13 · 1 hr 20 min
Predicting the World Cup Semi-Finals
James and Joe are back together to preview and predict the 2026 World Cup semi-final matches; France v. Spain, and England v. Argentina. The boys have got the tactics board out to go through everything you need to know ahead of this all-timer of a final four. Host: James Allcott Guest: Joe Thomlinson Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 12 · 1 hr 20 min
Norway 1-2 England! Reaction and Player Ratings
England are through to the semi-finals! With resident co-host Joe Thomlinson unavailable for selection today, the wonderful Flav (@Flav_Bateman) gets the call-up to analyse the events of the game and rate and rank the players' and also the managers' performances. Host: James Allcott Guest: Flav Bateman Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 8 · 1 hr 12 min
Predicting The World Cup Quarter Finals
James and Joe sit down following the completion of the round of 16 to give their predictions for the quarter final stage. Together they look at Argentina and just how likely they are to make it following the drama against Egypt, England’s chances against Norway, and can Morocco upset France? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 6 · 1 hr 7 min
England Beat Mexico 3-2!! I Reaction and Player Ratings
In the early hours of Monday morning, amidst endless chatter about the altitude and weather delays, Thomas Tuchel's England put on a magnificent display to beat Mexico 3-2. James and Joe give their jubilant reactions and rate and rank the players' performances. Come on, England! Host: James Allcott Guest: Joe Thomlinson Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 2 · 1 hr 26 min
Rating Every England Player vs DR Congo
James and Joe sit down to reflect on England’s late turnaround against DR Congo. Together, they look through the team, analysing every individual performance and what lessons must be learned before the round of 16 tie against Mexico. Host: James Allcott Guest: Joe Thomlinson Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 1 · 1 hr
Predicting Every Round of 32 Shock and an England vs. Congo Preview
With the group stage complete, James and Joe look back on their (at times woeful) pretournament predictions, predict the shocks to come in the round of 32, and give a preview of England's next game against Congo. They also discuss some potential transfer rumours and done deals from the past couple of weeks. Host: James Allcott Guest: Joe Thomlinson Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
June 28 · 1 hr 9 min
England 2-0 Panama | Reactions + Player Ratings
James and Joe sit down to analyse what we really learned from England’s 2-0 win over Panama in their final group game. Together, they discuss some of the potential issues still hanging over England whilst also looking at what potential lessons they’ve learned heading into the knockouts. Host: James Allcott Guest: Joe Thomlinson Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
June 25 · 53 min
Scotland Hanging By A Thread & Have Brazil Just Arrived?
Scotland Hanging by a Thread, and Have Brazil Just Arrived? James and Joe give their reaction to Brazil’s 3-0 win over Scotland. Together, they look at what could be next for Scotland with the precarious position they now find themselves in. They also take a look at Brazil and what this World Cup could hold for them! Host: James Allcott Guest: Joe Thomlinson Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
June 24 · 1 hr 7 min
The Concerns After England 0-0 Ghana
James Allcott is joined by Joe Thomlinson to discuss the ins and outs of the 0-0 draw against Ghana. They look at the potential problems with the system and how to address them before analysing if the draw is actually worrying. Host: James Allcott Guest: Joe Thomlinson Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
June 22 · 1 hr 23 min
Ranking Every Team At The World Cup So Far
James Allcott is joined by Joe Thomlinson to rank every World Cup team’s performance so far in the tournament. Together, they look at which teams have underdelivered, which teams have surprised us, and who could genuinely go all the way! Host: James Allcott Guest: Joe Thomlinson Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
June 18 · 1 hr 2 min
How Good Was England’s 4-2 Win, Really?
James Allcott is joined by Joe Thomlinson to dissect England’s 4-2 win over Croatia and how excited we should be. They discuss how big of a win it really was and whether this England team can take it up a gear moving forward. Host: James Allcott Guest: Joe Thomlinson Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
June 16 · 1 hr 22 min
Everything We’ve Learned From the World Cup So Far
James Allcott is joined by Joe Thomlinson to discuss everything we’ve learned from the opening few days of the World Cup. Together, they chat about hydration breaks, quick throw-ins, the weather conditions, and much more! Host: James Allcott Guest: Joe Thomlinson Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
June 9 · 58 min
Crazy World Cup Predictions That Could Actually Happen
James Allcott is joined by Joe Thomlinson for the first episode of The Ripple Effect World Cup Show. Together, they make their predictions, covering everything from: Winners, Player of the Tournament, Flop of the Tournament and much more. Host: James Allcott Guest: Joe Thomlinson Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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