Tifo Football Podcast

Paul and Jo Lake, husband and wife, join Tifo to discuss the process of writing Paul's autobiography (ghostwritten by Jo). Paul's story deals with elation and depression; when life doesn't work out the way you expect it to. The couple discuss the intimate nature of the writing process, their feelings a nearly a decade after release, and the reality and impact of serious injury behind the scenes.. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Link to Adam's Hull City investigation: https://theathletic.co.uk/1885422/2020/06/22/hull-city-tigers-allam-championship/?=contentaudio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

He sold black bin bags and worked on building sites, but now - Iain Macintosh - the co-founder of Muddy Knees Media, is one of the dedicated team responsible for a podcast sensation. Namely, the Totally Football Show, flagship podcast of the Muddy Knees production house, and vehicle for high flyers such as James Richardson and Producer Ben (now Executive Producer). Iain joins Tifo to answer all sorts of questions about his career to date, the podcast industry, football journalism, and the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A high dependence on broadcasting income, an 83% wages-to-turnover ratio, and a difficult set of fixtures ahead, what could relegation look like for AFC Bournemouth? Peter Rutzler joins Tifo to discuss the above, plus, why does the club struggle with the return of injured players? What happened with Ryan Fraser? And what's the future for Eddie Howe? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When will the transfer window come back? What can we expect? How much has the Covid-19 pandemic impacted football's finances? Omar Chaudhuri of 21st Club joins Tifo to discuss the above, AND the work he is doing with the Canadian Premier League. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can Watford survive the drop? Who are the key players in the hunt for safety? Just what happened with Quique Sánchez Flores' second stint at the club? And what about Watford's several young, exciting talents; how close are they to first team appearances? Adam Leventhal joins Tifo to discuss all of the above and more on this special cross-over episode of The Athletic's Premier League Countdown Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tifo is joined by Charles Gould, Founder of Retexo, a data and analytics company with a difference. Charles helps ownership groups find their perfect staff, with an emphasis on sporting directors. Retexo also helps groups decide which football clubs to invest in, and, builds in-depth networks of coaches in order to search out those undervalued in the marketplace. Also, Charles has met a psychopath. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Football in returning, and Sam Lee joins Tifo to discuss all things Manchester City. Can the team win the Champions League? How have defensive injuries, Fernadinho's new role and Rodri's arrival impacted the season? And what's the latest with the case currently at the Court of Arbitration for Sport? All of the above and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ian Burchnall, 37 year old from Leicester, is Head Coach at Östersunds FK in Sweden's top football league, a role previously held by Graham Potter. Ian discusses his coaching philosophy, the importance of networking, the extracurricular activities he and his players engage in such as an annual performance in the town (last year's was a musical), and the life of a British coach abroad with his family. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two points away from Ralph Hasenhuttl's safe 36, will Southampton beat the drop? (Yes). What was so special about Danny Ings this season? How bad would a Højbjerg departure be? And why does the academy have so few Premier League-level coaches? All this and more, as Tifo are joined by Carl Anka of The Athletic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Guardian’s Ed Aarons joins Tifo to talk about his new book, Made In Africa. Charting the course of early pioneers and latter day stars, it examines the challenges faced by African players moving to the United Kingdom, exploring the treatment they faced and - often - the legacy they were able to leave in spite of such tremendous prejudice Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's happening with the new stadium expansion and the new training ground? How are the club expanding their commercial operation? Should supporters be concerned about transfer speculation? And which player has improved the most since Brendan Rodgers' arrival? The Athletic's Rob Tanner joins Tifo to discuss all of the above and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The A-League's transfer system is a unique beast. Joining Tifo to shine a light on it is Justin McMahon, head of football analysis at Sydney FC. Why are there no domestic transfer fees? How can you surprise a team you play three times a year? And how does opposition analysis work during a game? All these questions answered and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How good is Dominic Calvert-Lewin? What's the situation with Jean-Philippe Gbamin? And how successful was Everton's campaign with Angry Birds? Patrick Boyland of The Athletic joins Tifo to discuss the above and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Barrow AFC have been nicknamed "Barrowcelona" by their fans, for the progressive and attractive type of football they play. Manager, Ian Evatt, joins Tifo to discuss his approach to management - and how, influenced by Pep Guardiola, he's turned Barrow into the best non-league side in the country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why hasn't the club replaced their sporting director? How has the re-structure affected Jorge Mendes' role? And just how good is Adama Traore? Tim Spiers joins the Tifo team to discuss the above and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do you coach a team during a global pandemic? Well, Tifo spoke to James Clarkson, head coach of the Houston Dash, to find out. James discusses video conferencing for team meetings, how to deal with new arrivals locked-down as soon as they move to the city, and, just for fun, what it's like to coach a team *not* during a global pandemic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The PIF, Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund, is on the cusp of a takeover of Newcastle United. In this episode, James Montague explains why Saudi Arabia, and its Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, wants to buy a Premier League football club. And - how should Newcastle supports respond? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Raphael Honigstein joins Joe Devine and Seb Stafford-Bloor to answer the above questions and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alex Stewart, Seb Stafford-Bloor, Jack Pitt-Brooke and Charlie Eccleshare join Joe Devine to discuss the above and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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From Mike Ashley as the exciting young squash player, to the reviled businessman known for zero-hours contracts and controversy. What does Mike Ashley's potential departure mean for Newcastle United? What can we expect from the future? And how are supporters supposed to react to the new ownership? James Montague, Seb Stafford-Bloor and Alex Stewart join Joe Devine to discuss the above and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why is a European defensive midfielder a #6, an English DM a #4 and an Argentinian DM a #5? Tifo explores the history behind developing shirt numbers in world football, and the different tactical movements that underpin those differences. Click here for a 90-day free trial of The Athletic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are delighted to announce that Tifo is now a part of The Athletic. The Athletic have been been working with Tifo since last summer, sponsoring the podcast and working with us on our illustrated videos, and we’re happy to say that both Tifo and The Athletic saw this as a natural evolution of the relationship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Claim your seven-day free trial and 50% off an annual subscription to The Athletic.What actually is Tiki-Taka? The 21st Century's most famous footballing style finds its roots decades earlier, but Pep Guardiola's Barcelona, and the world-conquering Spanish team of 2008-2012, turned Tiki-Taka into an all dominating force. Alex Stewart explains what it actually means, how it's used, and where it comes from. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get your seven-day free trial and 50% off an annual subscription to The Athletic!How can we combat time-wasting? Should we replace penalties? What about maximum caps on minutes played for players? Tifo discusses three potential rule changes, and considers: how can we improve the game? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get a 7-day free trial and 50% off an annual subscription of The Athletic.We're joined by Liam Twomey, Chelsea correspondent for The Athletic. We discuss: Is Chelsea for sale? Are there any FFP considerations given the latest financial accounts? How has Lampard done in his first season? Who might Chelsea target in the summer transfer window? All of this, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get a 7-day free trial of The Athletic and 50% off an annual subscription!What are Liverpool's predominant tactics? What sets them apart from other top teams? Who should they target in the summer? All these questions and more answered by Alex Stewart. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get a 7-day free trial and 50% off an annual subscription to THE ATHLETIC. Murad Ahmed of The Financial Times joins Tifo to discuss: the economic impact of coronavirus on football, Jim Rattcliffe and Ineos' £400m investment in sports, and a little about how he went from tech journo to sports correspondent for the FT. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get you 7-day free trial and 50% off an annual subscription to The Athletic.Award winning journalist and author of four books, James Montague, joins Tifo to discuss his latest release: "1312: Among the Ultras, a Journey with the World's Most Extreme Fans". James reveals what it was like being underground with the ultras for two years, what his process was, what his scariest moments were, and ultimately: what the ultra movement means.BUY JAMES' BOOK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/1312-Ultras-journey-worlds-extreme/dp/1529106281/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get a 7-day free trial and 50% off an annual subscription of The Athletic. Alex Kay Jelski, editor-in-chief of the Athletic UK joins Tifo to discuss what being a football editor looks like. How do you pick stories? What do you do throughout the week? What are you looking for in the stories you commission? And more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sign up for a 7-day free trial and 50% off an annual subscription of The Athletic!Jimmy Ferrar, manager of Chagos Islands FC, joins Tifo to talk about the history of the nation, his football team, and their journey to the 2020 CONIFA World Cup!You can help Chagos Islands FC reach the World Cup by donating here: https://t.co/yFxccQaiDSFollow Jimmy and the Chagos Islands on Twitter: @jimmygawjus @chagosisland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get your 7-day free trial for The Athletic at https://www.theathletic.co.uk/tifo - and get 50% off with an annual subscription. Visit https://mattforde.com/live for tickets to Matt's show Brexit Pursued by a Bear performing all over the UK!Comedian, radio presenter and football & politics enthusiast Matt Forde joins Tifo to discuss Nottingham Forest, Brian Clough, footballing politicians and comedians and his thoughts on the Qatar World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

https://www.theathletic.co.uk/tifo - get your 7d free trial and 50% off an annual subscription to The Athletic!JJ Bull speaks to Tifo about how he got into tactical analysis, how he ended up writing about it for the Telegraph, and what it’s like doing coaching badges! All of this and more in today’s episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get your 7-day free trial & 50% off an annual subscription to The Athletic: https://www.theathletic.co.uk/tifoGet your 10 free beers with Beer 52! www.beer52.com/tifoMark Molesley is the manager of non-league side Weymouth FC, and the assistant coach of the U23s at Premier League side AFC Bournemouth. Mark chats to Tifo about the reality of football management, how he juggles his two jobs, how he prepares his sides for games, and how with limited time and resources he's earned promotion with part-time Weymouth, who are now in the playoff places in the National League South. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Derby Days by Copa 90 is one of the most successful football video series on YouTube. Tifo speaks to two of the guys behind its creation, Martino Simcik and Eli Mengem. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the best, ad-free football journalism online - visit https://www.theathletic.co.uk/tifo - get a 7d free trial and 50% off an annual subscription.Roshane Thomas joins Tifo to discuss all things West Ham United: the club's response to Sky Sports Sunday Supplement, 10 years of the ownership, David Moyes, Haller and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

https://www.theathletic.co.uk/tifo - 7d free trial & 50% off!Manchester United clearly need additional players. Seb Stafford-Bloor and Joe Devine look at the obvious areas in need of improvement, and who might fit the profile for potential acquisition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

https://www.theathletic.co.uk/tifo - Seven day free trial & 50% off an annual subscription (£2.50 per month) of THE ATHLETIC.A back-up full-back for Liverpool, a new striker for Palace, Gedson Fernandes, goalkeeper and central midfielder for Celtic and some new defenders for Roma. Alex Stewart & Seb Stafford-Bloor solve these problems, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

https://www.theathletic.co.uk/tifo for a 7-day free trial and 50% off an annual subscription to THE ATHLETIC.A centre-back for Manchester City, defensive midfielder for Everton, extra weight for Bayern, everyone for AC Milan, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get a 7d free trial and 50% off an annual subscription (it's just 8p a day) for The Athletic: https://www.theathletic.co.uk/tifoLeicester vs the top 6, Mourinho at Spurs, VAR: a mid-point review, and our signings of the decade. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For a 7-day free trial and 50% off an annual subscription to The Athletic: https://www.theathletic.co.uk/tifoHow one tweet from Mesut Özil lead to his digital footprint being virtually inaccessible in China. James McNicholas joins Tifo to explain the situation and the potential ramifications; from Arsenal's disappointing response, to the question of where politics stops and morals start. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For your 7-day free trial and 50% off an annual Athletic subscription: https://www.theathletic.co.uk/tifoFootball stories from Israel, Palestine, Qatar, Egypt, Iran and more. Tifo welcomes Uri Levy, editor of Babagol.net and freelance journalist focusing on Middle Eastern football. Https://www.babagol.net - Check out Uri & Co's work here.Follow Uri on Twitter: @Levyninho Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

https://www.theathletic.co.uk/tifo - 30 day free trial and 50% off an annual subscription to The Athletic (that's 8p per-day, folks!)https://www.beer52.com/tifo - get your free 10 beers!Two man striker teams, why Everton are underperforming their xG, are red cards still as bad as they used to be, and how can you improve your tactical understanding? All these questions and more answered by Alex Stewart. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Visit https://www.theathletic.co.uk/tifo for a 30-day free trial and 50% off an annual subscription.How did Spurs decide to sack Mauricio Pochettino? What is the future for the club with Jose Mourinho as coach? Will there be incoming transfers in January? All of these questions and more are answered by Jack Pitt-Brooke and Charlie Eccleshare of the Athletic, both of whom joined Joe Devine for this episode of the Tifo Football Podcast.https://www.expressvpn.com/tifo - for 3 months free with a 1-year package.https://www.footballindex.co.uk - sign up with offer code 'TIFO' for a £500 money back guarantee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is a recruitment analyst? What do they do on a daily basis? How are the swaths of data organised? Why are you asking so many questions? Because, listener, there are so many interesting answers to be found. Nick Tyler-Hicks of Millwall FC joins Alex and Joe to discuss all of the above and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

https://www.theathletic.co.uk/tifo for a 30-day free trial, and 50% off an annual subscription.James McNicholas - A.K.A Gunnerblog - joins Tifo to discuss all things Arsenal Football Club, including: the Xhaka situation, Aubameyang as captain, the future of Unai Emery, a breakdown of the club's ownership, and a clarification on the roles of backroom staff. https://www.footballindex.co.uk/ or download the app. Use the code TIFO on sign up to get the £500 money back guarantee. https://www.expressvpn.com/tifo - get an extra 3-months free with a 12-month package. Use the internet safely and privately. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

https://www.theathletic.co.uk/tifo for a 30-day free trial and 50% off an annual subscription.Michael Bailey and Uncle Damien join Tifo for a discussion all about Norwich City. What's gone wrong after their strong start? Who is Delia Smith and is there an ownership succession plan? And what makes Sporting Director Stuart Webber so good at his job? All these questions and more answered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

https://www.theathletic.co.uk/tifo for a 30-day free trial and 50% off an annual subscription.https://www.beer52.com/tifo for your 10 free beers!Are Liverpool pressing less this season? Why might supporters be concerned about the disparity in xG and goals scored compared to rivals Manchester City? And what might Jurgen Klopp be doing in a few years? Alex Stewart and Joe Devine discuss the above and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get a 30-day free trial and 50% off an annual subscription: https://theathletic.co.uk/tifoGet your 10 free beers: https://www.beer52.com/tifoDavid Thomas, Tony Adams, George Graham. With the release of Amy Lawrence's new book '89', Tifo relives English football's most unlikely and incredible league ending ever; the story of Arsenal's league title in 1989. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.