Why ‘Relationism’ Is on the Rise in Football

James Allcott is joined by Woody (@woodythedrum) and Piers (@piershewitt) from Away Days to discuss how you write the next big football anthem. Woody is a drummer from Bastille, and Piers plays drums for the Boxer Rebellion. Together, the trio explore and dive into the relationship between football and music. You can listen to the Away Days podcast on Spotify Host: James Allcott Guests: Chris “Woody” Wood and Piers Hewitt Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott is joined by Baz (@THT1878) from Toffee TV to take an in-depth, top-down look at Everton. How will the new stadium change Everton’s finances? Will it attract the top talent to Everton? How has the board restructuring changed Everton’s operational approach? And, of course, which players will leave this summer?| You can also watch Baz and Toffee TV on their YouTube channel. Host: James Allcott Guest: Baz (Toffee TV) Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott is back with Nieve Petruzziello (@StuntPegg) and Nedum Onuoha (@kickback_nedum) to finish their ranking of every Premier League club’s most used XI. Who will make those coveted European spots? Who would make a combined Newcastle/Chelsea XI? If Saka wasn’t injured, would Liverpool still have won the league? Find out the 10th to 1st place ranking in the final episode of this two-part podcast. Host: James Allcott Guests: Nieve Petruzziello and Nedum Onuoha Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott is joined by the new guest signings of 'The Ripple Effect,' Nieve Petruzziello (@StuntPegg) and Nedum Onuoha (@kickback_nedum), appearing together for the first time. In Part 1 of this double-bill podcast, the team ranks every Premier League club’s most used XI, starting with 20th to 11th place. Host: James Allcott Guests: Nieve Petruzziello and Nedum Onuoha Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Host: James Allcott Guests: Nieve Petruzziello and Nedum Onuoha Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott is joined by the 'England Pod' boys (Ali Maxwell and David Walker) for an in-depth, intense, Premier League–era England squad selector. Together, they filter through each position and create what they believe to be the greatest possible (modern) England squad. You can listen to 'The England Pod' on Spotify Host: James Allcott Guests: Ali Maxwell and David Walker Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott is joined by ‘The England Pod’ boys (Ali Maxwell and David Walker) to discuss the new-look England under Thomas Tuchel. Together, they look at the changes that could happen under Tuchel and how it could be beneficial to England going forward. Listen to the England Pod on Spotify Host: James Allcott Guests: Ali Maxwell and David Walker Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott is joined by football analyst Jamie Hamilton (@stirling_j) to discuss why positions in football are beginning to mean less and less due to a new way of playing the game: relationism. Together, they discuss how relationism differs from positional play and the potential benefits of this radical shift in style. Listen to Jamie's podcast The 3rd Circle here. Read Jamie’s articles on relationism and positionism. Host: James Allcott Guest: Jamie Hamilton Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott is joined by JJ Bull (@jj_bull) to take a look at the Player of the Year nominees and Young Player of the Year nominees. Crucially, the two will be deciding on their Player of the Year, with the caveat that Salah is not considered because he's almost a cert for the award. Will a Big Six player win the award? Or have there been too many undeniable performances by players at other clubs? Host: James Allcott Guest: JJ Bull Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott is joined by JJ Bull (@jj_bull) to discuss their favourite players from each of the 20 Premier League clubs. Together, they filter down through each of the clubs with talking points about why those chosen are their favourites, amongst some wider conversations about what makes that player great. Remember that favourite does not always equal best! Host: James Allcott Guests: JJ Bull Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Allcott is joined by Jack Collins (@jackjcollins) and Ben Bowman (@ben_bowman) to discuss the best players in every part of the pitch. Together, they take a look at the 14 different zones that make up a football pitch and decide on which players are the best, with some surprises along the way. Host: James Allcott Guests: Jack Collins and Ben Bowman Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices