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The Ripple Effect with James Lawrence Allcott

The Ripple Effect with James Lawrence Allcott

The Ringer 260 Episodes Jul 20, 2026

Football pundit James Lawrence Allcott examines the immediate, long-term, and off-the-wall consequences of the biggest stories in the sport, from today and yesterday.

Episodes

Spain Win World Cup 2026! Plus England 6-4 France Reaction
Spain Win World Cup 2026! Plus England 6-4 France Reaction Jul 20, 2026 3150 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 AllcottGuest:
Predicting the World Cup Final and Team of the Tournament XI
Predicting the World Cup Final and Team of the Tournament XI Jul 17, 2026 3777 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:
England 1 - 2 Argentina | Reaction and Player Ratings
England 1 - 2 Argentina | Reaction and Player Ratings Jul 16, 2026 4205 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 AllcottGuest: Joe ThomlinsonProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional
Predicting the World Cup Semi-Finals
Predicting the World Cup Semi-Finals Jul 13, 2026 4816 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 AllcottGuest: Joe ThomlinsonProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your
Norway 1-2 England! Reaction and Player Ratings
Norway 1-2 England! Reaction and Player Ratings Jul 12, 2026 4825 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 AllcottGuest: Flav BatemanProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about you
Predicting The World Cup Quarter Finals
Predicting The World Cup Quarter Finals Jul 8, 2026 4375 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
England Beat Mexico 3-2!! I Reaction and Player Ratings
England Beat Mexico 3-2!! I Reaction and Player Ratings Jul 6, 2026 4034 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 AllcottGuest: Joe ThomlinsonProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Patris Gordon
Rating Every England Player vs DR Congo
Rating Every England Player vs DR Congo Jul 2, 2026 5164 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 AllcottGuest: Joe ThomlinsonProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc
Predicting Every Round of 32 Shock and an England vs. Congo Preview
Predicting Every Round of 32 Shock and an England vs. Congo Preview Jul 1, 2026 3640 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 AllcottGuest: Joe ThomlinsonProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional
England 2-0 Panama | Reactions + Player Ratings
England 2-0 Panama | Reactions + Player Ratings Jun 28, 2026 4141 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 Producti
Scotland Hanging By A Thread & Have Brazil Just Arrived?
Scotland Hanging By A Thread & Have Brazil Just Arrived? Jun 25, 2026 3196 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 AllcottGuest: Joe ThomlinsonProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingA
The Concerns After England 0-0 Ghana
The Concerns After England 0-0 Ghana Jun 24, 2026 4073 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 podc

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