Tifo Football Podcast

How good is Chris Wilder? What are Sheffield United's chances next season? What's the situation with the club's ownership? The Tifo team tackles these questions and a few more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stand-in host Alex Stewart is joined by freelance writer Jon Mackenzie, author of a forthcoming book on Marcelo Bielsa, to discuss the Argentine manager's footballing philosophy, career, and what legacy he might leave. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How did he write 'Inverting The Pyramid' in nine months? What does his desktop look like? Who's the most influential tactician of all time? Jonathan Wilson joins Tifo to answer all of these questions and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Chinese owners, and Jorge Mendes (somewhere), three-at-the-back and a goalkeeper for a coach, Wolverhampton Wanderers are doing pretty well. The Tifo team explores why this is the case. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will Brighton be relegated? And if not, what should Chris Hughton do in the summer? The team discuss the above and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ole Gunnar Solskjær's permanent appointment at Manchester United is now official. We talk about his tactics, his relationships and his future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James Montague talks through the scandals exposed by the Football Leaks organisation, including the alleged cheating of Manchester City & PSG - and how FIFA are embroiled in an alleged plot to force Qatar to share the 2022 World Cup by means of an expansion. It's the greatest football story out there currently. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Football commentator Peter Drury joins Seb Stafford-Bloor to discuss his career, commentating for Pro Evolution Soccer (PES) and the landscape of football broadcasting generally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How is Southampton's new boss Ralph Hasenhuttl doing? What happened to all the brilliant young players they developed? And what about Gao Jisheng, Southampton's Chinese majority owner? The Tifo team looks at the above topics and more in this week's podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is success for Leicester City? How will Brendan Rodgers set the team up? And how can their cohort of excellent youth players be utilised? The Tifo team discusses all of the above and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's happening with the new stadium? Why is Marco Silva's approach not quite working? And how committed is owner Farhad Moshiri? The Tifo gang discusses all of the above and more regarding Everton Football Club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seb Stafford-Bloor talks to Nick Miller about football writing; how Nick got into it, the lifestyle, the stresses, and the endless travel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What are ultras in football? What purpose do the groups serve? How much of a role does violence play? And how are ultras groups fighting commercialisation? Martino Simcik from Copa90 joins Joe to discuss all of the above, with a word on the possible European Super League.PSG VIDEO:https://www.facebook.com/martino.simcikarese/posts/10215559118265567?notif_id=1550421015176616&notif_t=feedback_reaction_genericMartino’s past docs:https://youtu.be/RtJExJSZYZUhttps://youtu.be/yMHKWk_nFKshttps://youtu.be/mV5B5WjfrAohttps://youtu.be/iq-EkA4FNAQhttps://youtu.be/fOKBP92oo6ohttps://youtu.be/ecAdPAorZlMhttps://youtu.be/S8e_egaA42Uhttps://youtu.be/GuDbPQaaSlMhttps://youtu.be/4Lvd7tI5dJQhttps://youtu.be/FKjd_Vy2B0Ahttps://youtu.be/BkpldYJEzhUhttps://youtu.be/N1djC7B7eMEhttps://youtu.be/_din20meyHIhttps://youtu.be/pKsRzqj4Ui8https://youtu.be/eUEgbSrfFV4https://youtu.be/rIG13KfUSkIhttps://youtu.be/Gwnd0EwPsJA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Healthily mid-table, with a consistent system and a great squad, Watford have impressed the Premier League under Javi Gracia. We discuss the football, the Pozzos, the expectations and the brilliant Sensory Room at Vicarage Road. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Under Sarri, Chelsea appear to be momentarily faltering in the Premier League. With a potential transfer ban on the horizon, how can the new manager get his squad working for him? And what's happening with Abramovich's alleged desire to sell the club? We examine the on and off-field on-goings at Chelsea Football Club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Unai Emery's time at Arsenal got off to a flying start, with a long unbeaten run after initial league defeats to Chelsea and Manchester City. But since, it's not been plain sailing. Alex & Joe discuss the team, their loss to Manchester United, if there's any space for Mesut Ozil, and just what is going on with Aaron Ramsey? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Less pressing, additional players, a new formation & a tweaked system. How has Jurgen Klopp adapted the Liverpool of last season, into the team currently at the top of the Premier League table? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A first in a series of interviews with football journalists, exploring different aspects of the profession.In this episode, Seb Stafford-Bloor chats with the chief sports writer for The Independent, Jonathan Liew, about match reporting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does Mauricio Pochettino want? Will he take the Manchester United job, or stay at Spurs? And what's happening with Tottenham's new stadium? Seb Stafford-Bloor joins Joe to discuss all of the above, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alex and Joe discuss Manchester City's victory over Liverpool, and the new look at Solskjaer's Manchester United. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seb Stafford-Bloor is joined by Jonathan Northcroft, to discuss his book Deadlines and Darts with Dele; Jonathan's diary from following England at the 2018 World Cup - celebrating England's rebirth in Russia and other unexpected tales. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alex and Joe get all excited about Ralph Hasenhüttl at Southampton, after Arsenal suffered a surprise loss at St Mary's this weekend. Also discussed is the idea of tactical identity amongst the top six clubs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe and Alex discuss how Manchester City were defeated in their recent trip to Stamford Bridge by an excellently drilled Chelsea side. There's also talk of Ralph Hassenhutl at Southampton, and a few more bits for good measure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe and Alex return. For this, the first in the new season, the pair look at Manchester United, their work against Southampton at the weekend, a little on the outgoing Mark Hughes, and potential replacements for Jose Mourinho. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seb Stafford-Bloor is joined by Daniel Taylor, Chief Football Writer for The Guardian and the Observer and ghostwriter of Kevin Keegan's autobiography 'My Life in Football'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonathan Wilson speaks to Tifo's Seb Stafford-Bloor about his new book The Barcelona Legacy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seb Stafford-Bloor is joined by Michael Calvin, sports journalist and author of State of Play: Under the Skin of the Modern Game. Michael discusses the personal stories that are the bedrock of football. From the isolation of young players to scary concussion statistics, from mental health to money - Michael gets under the skin of football and reveals why it is truly the game of our lives.You can purchase State of Play here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/State-Play-Under-Skin-Modern/dp/178089631X/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

France win a thrilling game against Croatia and lift the World Cup trophy. The Tifo team discuss the tactics of the game, and their favourite moments & goals from the entire tournament alongside a teary and emotional Philippe, buoyed by the victory of his home nation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Tifo team gather to discuss Belgium's victory over England and their Team of the Tournament, along with some comment responses. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sorrow, heartbreak, dismay. Three abstract concepts that Croatian fans are definitely not experiencing on Day 23 of the World Cup. It's curtains for England, and the Tifo team gather to discuss the second semi-final & England's performance weighted against an impressive and, ultimately, superior Croatia team. Also: How might Croatia shape up against France? And another word on Raheem Sterling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

France edge Belgium to the World Cup final. The Tifo team gathers to discuss the game in its aftermath, the tactical tweaks; a Fellaini False 10 and a positive, impressive French performance. There's also hypothetical talk of England making the final day, and a tallying of points for podcasters! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

England ease past Sweden on their way to meet Croatia in the semi-finals, who nearly stumbled to a positive Russia before finishing off the hosts on penalties. The Tifo team gathers to discuss the day's events. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's day 20, and the Tifo team are gathered to discuss Brazil, Belgium, France and Uruguay. Swedish-Londoner Alexander pops in to say hello and give us the lowdown on England's challenge on Saturday, plus Alex & Joe are befuddled and overjoyed by Roberto Martinez's formation-shifting Belgium. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

England win a penalty shoot-out, Sweden surprise a brittle Switzerland, and Alex talks about Hyperion - the best book of all time. It's day 19, here's the Tifo team's thoughts on both games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Tifo team are a man down, but Joe & Alex muddle through, discussing Day 18's fantastic offering: Brazil versus Mexico and Belgium versus Japan. On a non-footballing note, Philippe left his diary in the office, and this podcast includes select passages. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So many penalties + double drama: Russia will meet Croatia in the quarter finals. The Tifo team gathers to discuss Day 17, and all the weird things that happened. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

France strode past Argentina (just about) and Uruguay out-Portugal'd Portugal to earn a spot in the quarter finals. Joe, Alex & Philippe give Day 16 the Tifo treatment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Day 15. The Tifo team discusses England's loss to Belgium, Senegal failing to progress, and looks forward to a few peaches from the knockout rounds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Germany were eliminated, Korea Republic staged the remarkable, Brazil pulled it together, and Sweden pressed for precedence. Day 14 at the Russian World Cup was a real smasher. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Tifo team talks Argentina's third different system in three games, Iceland's positivity and the most boring game of the tournament so far, France v Denmark. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Tifo team discusses Russia's first loss of the tournament to an increasingly impressive Uruguay team, and Spain & Portugal's dramatic falling over the finish line versus a very lively Morocco and a sturdy, positive Iran. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Tifo team gather to discuss England cruising to victory over Panama, a thrilling draw between Japan & Senegal, and Colombia's besting of Poland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Day 10 - the Tifo team gathers to discuss impressive displays from Belgium and Mexico (increasingly members the tournaments top select few)and the lack Toni Kroos free-kick that simultaneously doomed Sweden and saved Germany. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Day 9. The Tifo team discuss the previous night's Argentina-shaped capitulation and Croatia's impressive display. There's also chat regarding all the day's games, including Brazil's late-won victory, Nigeria's fine win against Iceland, and a slightly surprising Switzerland victory over Serbia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tifo tackle day 8 of the World Cup, well, two thirds of it at least. Discussion regards Australia, Denmark, France and a wave goodbye to the magnificent Peruvians. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day 7 of the 2018 World Cup brings three games, the results of which were largely uninspiring. Dogged chat revolves around Portugal, Spain and Morocco, the bright spark in an otherwise drifting day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Russians show Group A how it's done, and Group H proves its unpredictability with results for Japan and Senegal. The Tifo team also reflect on England's performance and the reaction from back home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Tifo Team gathers to discuss the fifth day of the 2018 World Cup, including impressive performances from England and Belgium. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Tifo Team gather to discuss World Cup Day 4, including Serbia's impressive display, a superb Mexico performance and Brazil's stutter against a solid Switzerland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Tifo Team chat through each of Saturday's four games in their immediate, respective aftermaths, including discussion regarding Argentina, Iceland, Peru and Nigeria. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.