Tifo Football Podcast

Mohamed Salah’s impending departure from Liverpool, the possibility of Everton playing in the Champions League next season, some juicy World Cup qualifiers including former champions Italy & the MLS Sprint season were all discussed on this episode of the Tifo football podcast. This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie, Reuben Pinder & Colin Millar and is produced by Steve Hankey.Join the Tifo Discord server - https://discord.gg/qKkNm2fb Michael Regan / Staff / Getty Images Europe via GettyImages-226415817300:00 - A Colin the Caterpillar & birdwatching intro08:07 - Mohamed Salah will be leaving Liverpool14:30 - One of the greatest in Premier League history?25:23 - Everton on a European tour?40:40 - A break40:42 - THE RONDO46:20 - Crunch World Cup qualifiers1:00:52 - Francesco Farioli1:08:21 - MLS Sprint season & questionable impressions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pep Guardiola’s tactical tweak to ensure victory for Man City over Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal in the League Cup final, Tottenham’s hugely significant defeat to Nottingham Forest and how the Premier League relegation battle now looks after such a significant setback for Spurs were all discussed in this episode of the Tifo Football podcastThis episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie, Thom Harris & Kaya Kaynak and is produced by Steve Hankey.Join the Tifo Discord Server - https://discord.gg/6nMGtSyyNM Alex Livesey / Stringer / Getty Images Europe via GettyImages-226682971000:00 - a not so safe space intro03:44 - Man City win the League Cup09:30 - The tactical job City did on Arsenal13:50 - hybrid or man marking18:50 - Arteta’s cautiousness?22:30 - the importance of Rodri25:00 - What say this for the title race?31:10 - Ben White returns to the England squad!32:15 - THE RONDO37:25 - a break 37:27 - Tottenham lose to Forest 46:01 - does relegation loom for Spurs?? We play a game51:45 - Joe’s horrendous historical leaders quiz56:05 - Kaya’s review of The Shining1:01:40 - Points Are Bad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A year ago, Sir Jim Ratcliffe gave a series of interviews in which he spoke at length about the state of Manchester United’s squad, the decision over the future of Old Trafford, the position of then head coach Ruben Amorim, the club’s financial position, and plenty more. On today’s episode, Joe and Jon perform ‘Ring for Analysis’ while reading through this story written by Adam Crafton, Mark Critchley and Chris Weatherspoon: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7125144/2026/03/18/jim-ratcliffe-manchester-united-players-coach-finances/Join the discord! https://discord.gg/CGVn8crYYa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In an Arsenal focused episode the possibility of a quadruple for The Gunners, the struggles of other English sides in the Champions League and the potential for tactical change from this season to next were all discussed on this episode of the Tifo football podcast.This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie, Kaya Kaynak & James McNicholas and is produced by Steve Hankey.Join the Tifo Discord server - https://discord.gg/qKkNm2fb Warren Little / Staff / Getty Images Europe via GettyImages00:00 - An Arsenal intro02:58 - Arsenal progress to Champions League last 808:40 - Can Arsenal do the quadruple?18:50 - English sides struggle in Europe26:56 - A break26:58 - THE RONDO35:03 - How should Arsenal evolve in the summer?42:00 - How will the Premier League tactics evolve next season? 49:50 - Man to man & hybrid marking54:30 - Will Arsenal win the League Cup?55:30 - Kaya’s Jurassic Park review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Differing fortunes for Arsenal and Manchester City in the Premier League title race, a potentially historical season for Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes & Chelsea’s bizarre centre circle huddle were all discussed in this episode of the Tifo Football podcastThis episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Reuben Pinder, Features Jon Mackenzie & Kaya Kaynak and is produced by Steve Hankey.Join the Tifo Discord Server - https://discord.gg/6nMGtSyyNM Carl Recine / Staff / Getty Images Europe via GettyImages-2259528439.jpg00:00 - an Oscar-worthy intro03:52 - Arsenal’s late win over Everton06:40 - Max Dowman12:24 - Gyökeres celebration… policed13:55 - West Ham & Man City draw 22:25 - Where does this leave the title race?30:07 -  a break30:09 - THE RONDO41:15 - Should Bruno Fernandes win Player of the season?51:10 - Chelsea’s huddle hullabaloo55:24 - Chelsea’s man marking malaise58:20 - Newcastle’s Barcelona blue print?1:00:31 - Points Are Bad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

FIFA has cut over $100 million from its operating budget for this summer’s World Cup in North America, with multiple departments at the organization’s U.S. headquarters in Miami asked to make “efficiencies”. On today’s episode, Joe and Jon perform ‘Ring for Analysis’ while reading through this story written by Adam Crafton: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7103618/2026/03/10/fifa-world-cup-budget-cut/?source=emp_shared_article Join the discord! https://discord.gg/CGVn8crYYa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A truly nightmarish night for Tottenham Hotspur in the Champions League, the confusing and contrasting home and away records of some Premier League sides, a tough run for Manchester City, Newcastle United’s draw against Barcelona plus lean times for Leicester City were all discussed on the Tifo football podcast. This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie, Kaya Kaynak & Tomas Hill Lopez-Menchero and is produced by Steve Hankey.Join the Tifo Discord server - https://discord.gg/rJhFJSFnJn Eddie Keogh / Stringer / Getty Images Europe via GettyImages Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a non-Premier League weekend, inspired by a Discord question we speculate what would happen if every single Premier League manager became a free agent in the summer. Would clubs stick or twist with their current coach? We play The Rondo, it’s another bad week for JJ…We discuss if the notion of The Big 6 clubs is done and dusted if Tottenham Hotspur are relegated.We then speak about how the current war in the Middle East may impact the men’s World Cup and is impacting the Women’s Asia Cup currently.  This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Reuben Pinder, JJ Bull & Colin Millar and is produced by Steve Hankey.Join the Tifo Discord Server - https://discord.gg/6nMGtSyyNM Tom Dulat / Stringer / Getty Images Europe via GettyImagesStu Forster / Staff / Getty Images Europe via GettyImages00:00 -  a dripping intro04:00 - Which PL teams would rehire their current manager if they had a clean slate?41:58 - a break42:00 - THE RONDO49:36 - a refreshed relegation opportunity for Tottenham55:10 - If Spurs go down, is the big 6 finished?1:03:05 - The impact of the war in Iran on football1:12 - Points Are Bad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liverpool’s shock defeat to bottom side Wolverhampton Wanderers, the likelihood of Tottenham Hotspur winning a game again plus the prospect of Wrexham achieving back to back to back to back promotions all the way to the Premier League were all discussed on the Tifo football podcast. This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features JJ Bull, Reuben Pinder & Jack Pitt-Brooke and is produced by Steve Hankey.Join the Tifo Discord server - https://discord.gg/qKkNm2fb Justin Setterfield / Staff / Getty Images Europe via GettyImages-225472585100:00 - an intro for Poppy 04:26 - Wolves beat Liverpool!09:40 - Where is the joy?19:40 - Stalling England's love train. 22:10 - The role Wolves will play in the relegation battle25:46 - Liverpool's forward line & candid Arne Slot31:52 - A break31:55 - THE RONDO37:08 - When will Tottenham win again? And birds of prey48:23 - Who is to blame?52:55 - The rise and rise and rise and rise(?) of Wrexham58:28 - How should we feel about Wrexham being promoted? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arsenal’s narrow 2-1 win over Chelsea, the current state of affairs with regards to set pieces in the Premier League, the bracket for the knockout stages of the Champions League and Tottenham Hotspur tumbling closer to the Premier League abyss were all discussed in the latest Tifo football podcast.This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie, Seb Stafford-Bloor & Liam Twomey and is produced by Steve Hankey.Join the Tifo Discord Server - https://discord.gg/UnmbkFJP Mike Hewitt / Staff / Getty Images Europe via GettyImages-181350751800:00 -  A rogue intro02:40 - Arsenal set pieces subdue Chelsea10:20 - Chelsea’s disciplinary issues15:30 - Reece James: fitness & leadership 17:50 - Changing Chelsea set piece schemes19:20 - Set pieces need to stop!32:40 - Set peacocks33:55 - Can set pieces be beautiful?38:34 - THE RONDO44:14 - A break before A MUTINY44:16 - Seb wants to talk about video games48:10 - Jon wants to talk about Arsenal’s nerves53:16 - The Champions League last 16 bracket59:50 - Are we SURE Spurs won’t get relegated?1:05:45 - Points Are Bad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The positive momentum of both Manchester United & Manchester City, the shock exit of Internazionale from the Champions League at the hands or Norwegian side Bodø/Glimt and the improving form of Arsenal striker Viktor Gyökeres were all discussed on the Tifo football podcast. This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Kaya Kaynak, Thom Harris & Colin Millar and is produced by Steve Hankey.Join the Tifo Discord server - https://discord.gg/az6JGAGqPAUL ELLIS / Contributor / AFP via Getty Images00:00 - A scented intro04:35 - Man Utd momentum?09:24 - Benjamin Šeško starting?18:35 - Senne Lammens & shower gel24:17 - Champions League check in, Inter knocked out by brilliant Bodo Glimt!32:08 - A break32:10 - THE RONDO37:28 - Man City momentum 50:50 - Good Gyökeres57:00 - Colin's warm thoughts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arsenal’s emphatic 4-1 victory away to Tottenham Hotspur in the North London derby plus a turbulent & troublesome season for Nottingham Forest were both discussed in the latest Tifo football podcast.This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features JJ Bull, Nick Miller, Kaya Kaynak & Alex Barker and is produced by Steve Hankey.Join the Tifo Discord Server - https://discord.gg/UnmbkFJP Mike Hewitt / Staff / Getty Images Europe via GettyImages-226300128100:00 - A sneaky intro04:10 - A sanctioned Arsenal intro06:13 - The skies of North London are Red10:00 - Why do players make unforced errors?17:00 - Cause for concern in Arsenal’s title tilt?20:17 - Has the new manager bounced already… bounced for Spurs?23:59 - Which team being relegated would be most funny?32:15 - The effect of going for the opposite thing34:17 - A break34:19 - THE RONDO40:18 - A Tricky season for Nottingham Forest44:38 - The logic of each managerial change54:30 - JJ’s parrot mask55:55 - Points Are Barkered Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Roberto De Zerbi’s 18-months at Marseille featured real highs but also moments of severe turbulence, disputes with players and wildly inconsistent results. On today's episode, Jon Mackenzie and Joe Devine 'Ring For Analysis' while reading through Tom Burrow's long-read on the situation, originally published on The Athletic. Read the piece yourself: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7044950/2026/02/14/roberto-de-zerbi-marseille-reign-inside-story/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An incident of alleged racist abuse towards Real Madrid’s Vinícius Júnior by Benfica forward Gianluca Prestianni, Real Madrid’s improved form on the pitch, a bit of a blip for Barcelona and an unexpected situation for Darwin Nunez at Al-Hilal in the Saudi Pro League were all discussed on the Tifo football podcast. This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie, Kaya Kaynak & Tomas Hill Lopez-Menchero and is produced by Steve Hankey.Join the Tifo Discord Server - https://discord.gg/VUW7CRzJAngel Martinez / Stringer / Getty Images Europe via Getty Images00:00 - hola!03:05 - allegations of racism during Benfica vs Real Madrid match12:44 - Real Madrid’s recent results on the pitch23:35 - Squad refreshment for Real Madrid?31:28 - A break31:20 - Kaya’s screensaver & Joe’s delivery habits34:00 - Curling! And the hog line36:15 - Tifo’s Ring For Analysis39:43 - A Barcelona blip50:40 - Barcelona’s fascinating election54:36 - Darwin Nunez’s Saudi situation59:28 - Does moving to the Saudi league work out for players?1:02:37 - Tifo Discord plug! More about pets… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The survival chances of West Ham United & Nottingham Forest plus the potential impact of new interim Tottenham Hotspur coach Igor Tudor were all discussed in the latest Tifo football podcast.This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features JJ Bull, Colin Millar & Reuben Pinder and is produced by Steve Hankey.Join the Tifo Discord Server - https://discord.gg/QCnuw27J Michael Regan / Staff / Getty Images Europe via GettyImages00:00 - an ocean-faring intro07:17 - West Ham United rally16:50 - Multiple formations & pitch size20:33 - The Nuno-fication of West Ham 24:47 - West Ham are in fine form… for now27:32 - Other sack happy Premier League clubs of the past31:55 - What went wrong for Dyche at Nottingham Forest?35:21 - Undermining behaviour in the workplace37:48 - Where Forest may have gone wrong40:21 - Who will go down?42:07 - A break42:09 - THE RONDO47:13 - The Tudor dynasty begins at Tottenham56:28 - How many more games will Spurs win this season?1:00:21 - Points Are Bad  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Thomas Frank was appointed Tottenham Hotspur’s new head coach in June 2025, his task was to rebuild the club’s culture. But the defining image of his tenure — or rather the defining sound — was booing. And booing directed specifically at him. On today's Tifo Football Podcast, Joe Devine & Jon Mackenzie read and analyse Jack Pitt-Brooke and Jay Harris' inside read on Thomas Frank's sacking at Spurs. In this new format, 'Ring For Analysis', conversation ranges from booing, to unconscious downing of tools and a points-per-game quiz.Carl Recine / Staff / Getty Images Europe via GettyImages-2260368300 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following the announcement of Tottenham Hotspur parting ways with manager Thomas Frank, in the latest Tifo football podcast we discuss why it went wrong, who should replace him in the interim as well as who the longer term appointee should be.This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie, Kaya Kaynak & Colin Millar and is produced by Steve Hankey.JOIN THE DISCORD - https://discord.gg/QCnuw27JOmar Vega / Stringer / Getty Images North America via GettyImages00:00 - A well-written intro05:46 - A semi-sanctioned second intro6:29 - Spur sack Thomas Frank10:30 - Why now and not before?18:00 - The problems a new coach would inherit21:30 - A discordant Discord shout out24:10 - Who should Spurs get as their next current manager?25:07 - “Gambling on stepping up” contenders29:20 - “Too early in their development?” contenders35:18 - another excellent break35:20 - too early for Robbie Keane?40:30 - These fine managers are available50:25 - The risky choice?1:06:15 - The “no questions asked” category1:09:04- The wildcards Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The resuscitation of the title race with Manchester City’s late win over Liverpool, Manchester United’s fourth consecutive Premier League victory, this time against ten man Tottenham Hotspur, and another defeat for Newcastle United against an impressive Brentford were all discussed in the latest Tifo football podcast.This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features JJ Bull, Mark Carey & Reuben Pinder and is produced by Steve Hankey.Join the Tifo Discord Server - https://discord.gg/QCnuw27J Matt McNulty / Stringer / Getty Images Europe via GettyImages-223721144100:00 - A trumpeting intro05:17 - It’s still a title race, isn’t it?08:47 - Did Liverpool poo their pants? 12:35 - Four lungs & frogs14:42 - A goal that never was 17:21 - Somehow, Jumanji18:07 - Highlights from Man City vs Liverpool 30:00 - How worried should Liverpool be?33:20 - How will Man City & Arsenal perform before they play each other?38:15 - an attempt at a break38:17 - THE RONDO42:39 - Man Utd win four in a row, and isn’t it fun?47:10 - Joe’s trepidation and an uncomfortable meme52:33 - Newcastle United’s poor form continues1:00:21 - Should Newcastle stick or twist in the manager market?1:03:02 - Points Are Bad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

JOIN THE NEW TIFO DISCORD: https://discord.gg/vvfz96FZXrWhat were you doing in 2003? What colour lightsaber would you have if they were real? How often do you walk nude around your flat? All perfectly normal questions to ask when deciding who Man United should hire as their next manager. Joe and Jon group the potential candidates and discuss what they'd bring to Old Trafford in the latest Tifo football podcast.This episode of the Tifo Football Podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie and is produced by Grayson Moody.Timecodes:00:00 - Get well soon Steve!05:30 - How has Michael Carrick done so far?14:30 - What were you doing in 2003?17:55 - Forecasting Man United's results24:13 - Should Michael Carrick get the job?31:39 - Floors, ceilings and Never Nudes35:38 - Man United managerial candidates01:05:51 - A ridiculous Star Wars tangent01:09:37 - Wild card options Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tottenham’s comeback draw against Manchester City, Man Utd’s last gasp win over Fulham & Chelsea’s likewise late winner against West Ham United were all discussed in the latest Tifo football podcast.This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features JJ Bull, Seb Stafford-Bloor & Reuben Pinder and is produced by Steve Hankey.FREDRIK VARFJELL / Contributor / AFP via GettyImages00:00 - A 5/10 intro03:23 - A sumptuous section06:29 - An apathetic first half for Spurs, with a somersault11:00 - Positive things to say about Tottenham15:14 - Man City’s second half switch off21:40 - the mouse died22:00 - Man City transfers24:31 - THE RONDO31:23 - a hair break31:25 - do you wash your hair every day?32:47 - Man Utd win again35:50 - Seb’s ITK aura36:30 - Back to Man Utd & Fulham50:01 - Another win for Chelsea56:48 - who would be the best assassin on the pod?59:20 - players struggling to adapt to the Premier League1:01:43 - The (unforgettable) Points Are Bad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The permutations for Premier League sides as the Champions League (League) phase comes to a conclusion, Arsenal’s management of domestic & European title chases to this point, what the plans should be for Liverpool in the summer, the communication style of Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior and the harm the financial might of English football causes to the broader football ecosystem were all discussed in the latest Tifo football podcast.This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Seb Stafford-Bloor & Oli Kay and is produced by Steve Hankey.Richard Heathcote / Staff / Gettu Images Europe via GettyImages-221395753500:00 - A subtle intro05:48 - Drama as The Champions League… League phase ends09:06 - Arsenal’s 100% in Europe, but is everything all right at home?19:05 - Does modern football suck the joy out of everything?22:12 - A dog joins the podcast!22:45 - Joe talks about walking through the woods24:05 - League leaders & winners as antagonists28:00 - What’s left for Liverpool this season?31:45 - Is a summer rebuild actually what Liverpool need?38:26 - A break38:28 - The merits plus perils of LinkedIn style aphorisms45:24 - Should you sub a sub?50:05 - ice hockey!52:30 - What do Tottenham Hotspur say about the strength of the Premier League? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Manchester United’s statement win over Arsenal to boost their Champions League hopes and keep the title race interesting, whether Leeds United will be sucked back into the relegation swamp by the form of Nottingham Forest & West Ham and the continued fine form of surprise title contenders Heart of Midlothian in Scotland were all discussed in the latest Tifo football podcast.This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features JJ Bull, Jon Mackenzie & Reuben Pinder and is produced by Steve Hankey.Here’s that survey -  theathletic.com/survey26Justin Setterfield / Staff / Getty Images Europe via Getty Images00:00 - A bit too sixth form intro5:50 - Man Utd claim Arsenal scalp11:16 - Why we still don’t know anything 17:10 - Playing through the block & playing a Fulham19:00 - Cromulent Michael DeCarrick & Kobbie Mainoo24:15 - Man Utd’s fortune, misfortune and wearing the same clothes26:15 - A break26:17 - What do YOU think?28:26 - THE RONDO32:14 - Why did Arsenal stack it?41:08 - Arsenal will be fine, or will they?!44:50 - Will Leeds United be relegated?54:30 - Hearts march on in Scotland1:01:08 - Points Are Bad  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arsenal’s incredible Champions League form this season, how they stack up against the great 2008 Man Utd side, a win for Thomas Frank and Tottenham and the potential job choices that may face Bayern’s Vincent Kompany were all discussed in the latest Tifo football podcast.This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie & Seb Stafford-Bloor and is produced by Steve Hankey.OLI SCARFF / Contributor / AFP via GettyImagesWe’re asking you to fill out a quick survey about you and your podcast habits by going to theathletic.com/survey26. Three lucky entries will win $/£100 worth of Amazon vouchers too. So whether you’re a long-time listener or a new one, we want your feedback. The link is also here too -  theathletic.com/survey26 Thanks!00:00 - an unbiased intro05:14 - An Arsenal Champions League campaign full of impressiveness11:45 - Arsenal’s forward line and we lose ourselves14:28 - we regain composure14:50 - Arsenal play Man Utd next17:50 - Man Utd 08 vs Arsenal 26 combined XI - who wins?!29:42 - A Break 29:45 - A break for Thomas Frank too34:34 - Tottenham’s injuries and sympathy for Frank38:35 - Is it worth Spurs’ fans being patient?44:00 - evidence for a future HR hearing…44:46 - Vincent Kompany’s impressive Bayern Munich Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Manchester United’s dominant win over Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City, A dramatic week for Crystal Palace & their manager Oliver Glasner, the continuing crisis surrounding Thomas Frank at Tottenham Hotspur and the potential for European qualification for David Moyes and Everton were all discussed in the latest Tifo football podcast.This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features JJ Bull, Jack Pitt-Brooke & Reuben Pinder and is produced by Steve Hankey.DARREN STAPLES / Contributor / AFP via GettyImages 00:00 - An intro that drew first blood4:45 - A hellish day for Man City6:30 - A brilliant day for Bruno13:30 - What dominant Man Utd were actually like19:15 - Credit to Carrick & team selection tactics23:22 - An off day for Man City & dependence on individuals30:05 - March Guehi’s imminent move & Man City transition33:30 - The anti-Arsenal agenda continues…35:10 - Rob Edwards for Manager of the Month?37:49 - Beginning of THE RING! Or is it?39:00 - a break39:02 - THE RONDO44:02 - A week of drama at Crystal Palace53:53 - A season of drama at Tottenham Hotspur1:01:46 - Aston Villa come unstuck against David Moyes’ Everton1:10 - Points Are Bad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Real Madrid sacking Xabi Alonso, a potential managerial mega market in the summer and potential permanent Manchester United managers, based on vibes, were all discussed in the latest Tifo football podcast.This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie, Reuben Pinder & Tomas Hill Lopez-Menchero and is produced by Steve Hankey.OSCAR DEL POZO / Contributor / AFP via Getty Images00:00 - Un nuevo intro03:11 - Another alternative intro04:51 - A sprawling conversation about Real Madrid sacking Xabi Alonso37:43 - A break37:45 - THE RING42:40 -  A mad managerial market to come! Possibly…46:52 - Which managers FEEL more Barcelona or more Real Madrid?51:55 - Who should the next Man Utd manager be based on FEELINGS?57:00 - Jon’s pro Emery to Man United rant1:00 - Aston Villa are unbelievably lucky Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some fantastic FA Cup upsets including holders Crystal Palace and the rising force of Wrexham, the potential appointment of Michael Carrick at Manchester United and the transition from Enzo Maresca to Liam Rosenior at Chelsea were all discussed in the latest Tifo football podcast.This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features JJ Bull, Luke Bosher & Kaya Kaynak and is produced by Steve Hankey.George Wood / Stringer / Getty Images Europe via Getty Images00:00 - A macking intro05:14 - some magical FA Cupsets15:40 - Michael Carrick in frame for Man Utd22:50 - Antoine Semenyo is a Man City player27:00 - biggest ever FA Cup win28:04 - I want to play a game30:23 - THE RING… working title36:01 - a break36:03 - Reflection on Enzo Maresca’s exit from Chelsea43:15 - Who are Chelsea fans actually mad at?46:00 - Tricky parts of managing modern Chelsea50:10 - Potential beneficiaries of the Rosenior era52:30 - Could a robot manage a football team?57:10 - Would Maresca work at Man City?59:01 - Points Are Bad  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Manchester United’s potential interim managers, Chelsea’s new head coach and West Ham United’s Premier League survival prospects were all discussed in the latest Tifo football podcast.This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie & Seb Stafford-Bloor and is produced by Steve Hankey.Listen to The Athletic FC’s episode with Liam Rosenior here - https://pod.fo/e/344882 Ahmad Mora / Stringer / Getty Images Europe via Getty Images  00:00 - The first, intentional & alliterative intro 02:53 - The second, unsanctioned, vigilante intro05:06 - Final reflection on Amorim’s exit from Man Utd07:35 -  Who should be Man Utd’s interim manager?26:00 - The role of executives in footballing matters28:46 - Can the Sporting Director model work at elite clubs?34:32 - A break34:34 - Strasbourg’s relationship with Chelsea43:15 - The Liam Rosenior era at Chelsea begins48:26 - Liam Rosenior the man56:08 - Are West Ham doomed? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The breaking news of the sacking of Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim was the only thing discussed in the latest Tifo football podcast.This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features JJ Bull, Jon Mackenzie & Reuben Pinder and is produced by Steve Hankey.Justin Setterfield / Staff / Getty Images Sport via Getty Images00:00 - not the intro we deserved, but the intro we needed07:04 - Amorim’s cryptic comments before sacking12:00 - so why was he sacked?18:00 - was it the system, the coach/ manager or the squad?29:40 - Head Coach or Manager?31:30 - vibe, aura, riz and Erik ten Hag as a shepherd36:23 - The Separation Game Part 137:35 - a break37:38 - The Separation Game Part 241:41 - what next for Ruben Amorim himself?46:20 - who should be the next Man Utd head coach / manager?59:30 - Why it should be Unai Emery1:06:50 - Points Are Bad  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aston Villa’s incredible run of form, continuing with a win over Manchester United, a pulsating 2-2 draw between Newcastle United and Chelsea and a festive Tifo quiz all feature in the final Tifo Football podcast of 2025…This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features JJ Bull, Jon Mackenzie, Kaya Kaynak & Reuben Pinder and is produced by Steve Hankey.Dan Istitene / Staff / Getty Images Sport via Getty Images 00:00 - a nostalgic intro05:32 - Aston Villa’s phenomenal form continues against Man Utd10:20 - Morgan Rogers is doing good15:34 - Man Utd’s creative midfield problems and Kobbie Mainoo20:48 - The Tifo Football podcast festive quiz! Part 1…29:16 - A break29:18 - a pulsating draw between Newcastle United & Chelsea39:06 - song with significance to nations44:49 - The Tifo Football podcast festive quiz! Part 258:33 - Points Are Bad  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The future of Bruno Fernandes at Manchester United and the long term targets and travails of Tottenham Hotspur were discussed in the latest Tifo Football podcast…This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie & Dan Kilpatrick and is produced by Steve Hankey.Carl Recine / Staff / Getty Images Europe via Getty Images00:00 - An ellipsis… intro04:06 - The future of Bruno Fernandes11:35 - There are more types of cloud than you think17:50 - Has Amorim made tactical changes?33:38 - an advertisement break33:40 - it’s unclear if we’re back 34:47 - A zoomed out perspective on Tottenham Hotspur47:35 - what does incremental improvement under Thomas Frank look like?53:35 - Jon’s transport analogy55:57 - What should Spurs do in the January window?1:03:50 - 3 main narratives for Spurs over the rest of the season Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The tightening of the title race following Man City’s win over Crystal Palace, a rotten season for Wolverhampton Wanderers, a Wear-Tyne derby victory for Sunderland over Newcastle United and a Scottish League Cup win for St Mirren over Celtic were all discussed in the latest Tifo Football podcast…This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features JJ Bull, Reuben Pinder & Jacob Whitehead and is produced by Steve Hankey.00:00 - a superstitious intro03:02 - Manchester City tame The Eagles07:25 - the permutations of an actual title race14:45 - Crystal Palace have a very small squad15:03 - Wolves are hungry for some Premier League points23:34 - the made up places in England game26:00 - The Separation Game Part 126:26 - A break26:28 - The Separation Game Part 229:36 - Sunderland beat Newcastle!34:30 - Newcastle struggle with a European season36:56 - St Mirren Win the Scottish League Cup!39:25 - Points Are Bad  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The long term future of Xabi Alonso at Real Madrid and the potential implications of the new financial rules for the Premier League were discussed in the latest Tifo Football podcast…This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie, Reuben Pinder & Abhishek Raj and is produced by Steve Hankey.Angel Martinez / Stringer / Getty Images Europe via Getty Images00:00 - The first, official & sanctioned intro 03:08 - Another unsanctioned intro06:43 - Reuben has seen the Saipan film11:00 - We discuss other football films12:56 - 12 minutes in, there is some football13:00 - Xabi Alonso under pressure at Real Madrid18:20 - Is the Galactico era over?23:40 - From Superstars to Systems27:00 - Tourists & films in London27:50 - Back to Real Madrid31:08 - An advert motherf***er31:11 - New Premier League spending rules33:20 - What has changed and why?40:45 - Why did clubs not anchor their tops to their bottoms?42:53 - How will this affect your club?49:00 - Will this help Premier League clubs remain financially healthy?51:40 - Which footballers would make the best accountants?53:10 - Jon is back on his bulls**t53:45 - The issue with pinning against revenue55:50 - back to anchoring Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mohamed Salah’s salacious post match interview following Liverpool’s 3-3 draw with Leeds United, Aston Villa beating league leaders Arsenal, Crystal Palace moving fourth following their win over Fulham and Hearts retaining top spot in the Scottish Premiership after their win over Celtic were all discussed in the latest Tifo Football podcast…This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features JJ Bull, Reuben Pinder & Jon Mackenzie and is produced by Steve Hankey.OLI SCARFF / Contributor / AFP via Getty Images00:00 - a drilling intro02:52 - Mohamed Salah getting things off his chest08:34 - can an old bull bow out gracefully?09:19 - back to the Salah situation 20:33 - Leeds United 3-3 Liverpool29:35 - The Separation Game Part 131:14 - A break31:16 - The Separation Game Part 235:36 - Aston Villa defeat Arsenal42:16 - Where will Villa actually finish, no-one can predict!44:00 - Crystal Palace are fourth!49:15 - the sadness of beautiful goals when you lose 53:05 - Heart’s lofty goal57:48 - Points Are Bad  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liverpool’s late draw against Sunderland at Anfield, Leeds shock victory against Chelsea at Elland Road, Man City’s thrilling 5-4 victory over Fulham and Arsenal’s win against Brentford were all discussed in the latest Tifo Football podcast…This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie & Seb Stafford-Bloor and is produced by Steve Hankey.Justin Setterfield / Staff / Getty Images Europe via Getty ImagesTimecodes00:00 - the first, official & sanctioned intro 02:48 - the unsanctioned intro03:36 - Sunderland secure a draw against Liverpool08:00 - Joe tries to understand cricket09:46 - Liverpool gave Sunderland loads of time & space14:20 - there was some banging 14:30 - back to Liverpool & Sunderland19:50 - Chelsea lost to Leeds in the thick middle24:00 - How Leeds have pivoted26:40 - Chelsea without Moisés Caicedo30:22 - changing Chelsea’s centre backs & lack of a consistent environment34:31 - a break34:33 - A barnstorming game between Fulham & Man City47:07 - Arsenal win again49:50 - Mikel Merino’s head53:48 - Arsenal are great in open play, actually1:00:13 - Brentford’s Igor Thiago is good1:02:43 - Other famous Igors, some were cut… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ten man Chelsea’s impressive draw with leaders Arsenal, wins for Manchester United and Liverpool plus yet another defeat for Tottenham Hotspur were all discussed in the latest Tifo Football podcast…This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features JJ Bull, Reuben Pinder & Luke Bosher and is produced by Steve Hankey.GLYN KIRK / Contributor / AFP via GettyImages 00:00 A blues intro04:55 - ten men Chelsea hold Arsenal16:47 - Arsenal haven’t played without either Gabriel or Saliba for ages22:40 - Liverpool beat West Ham without Salah29:35 - The Separation Game Part 130:32 - An advertisement break30:35 - The Separation Game Part 237:35 - Crystal Palace lose to Man Utd44:40 - Tottenham lose again!56:20 - A tight Premier League1:01:33 - Points Are Bad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Pogba’s return to competitive football, the tense relationship between Vinícius Júnior and Xabi Alonso at Real Madrid were discussed in the latest Tifo Football podcast…We also had a special guest! Individual skills coach Saul Isaksson-Hurst has worked with the likes of Arsenal’s Noni Madueke, Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo & Monaco’s Folarin Balogun to help develop specific parts of their game outside of the club environment.We hear what a one to one coach is, how Saul became one, what they work on and how they navigate training with individual players who are also training regularly with their clubs.This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie & Saul Isaksson-Hurst and is produced by Steve Hankey.Jack Thomas00:00 - why are we in this intro? Also please subscribe!8:28 - Why is a toilet called a toilet? Which new toilet should Joe purchase?14:08 - Paul Pogba’s back! 15:05 - We speak about Carrow Road for quite some time here…19:05 - back to Paul Pogba being… back. 22:25 - reflecting on Pogba’s legacy27:52 - Will Vinícius Júnior leave Real Madrid?31:20 - the creaky chair is back!31:50 - a sea change at Madrid with Xabi Alonso?36:40 - a break 36:42 - a one to one coach’s perspective on player coach relations40:15 - what is an individual skills coach?41:18 - full time personal chef or full time driver?42:41 - how do you become an individual skills coach?44:40 - working with Antoine Semenyo, Noni Madueke & Folarin Balogun one to one 56:11 - entering the football industry when you’re not an ex pro59:11 - the psychological side1:01:00 - drills versus letting the players improvise1:03:52 - Joe’s reductive questions to end Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arsenal’s statement victory over Tottenham Hotspur in the North London derby, Newcastle United’s morale boosting win over Manchester City at St James’s Park and Liverpool’s defeat to Nottingham Forest at Anfield were all discussed in the latest Tifo Football podcast…This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features JJ Bull, Kaya Kaynak & Jack Pitt-Brooke and is produced by Steve Hankey.Buy The Soccer 100 here:UK - https://harpercollins.co.uk/products/the-soccer-100-oliver-kaymichael-cox?variant=55559308771707 US - https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-soccer-100-oliver-kayjames-horncastle?variant=43710138712098 GLYN KIRK / Contributor / AFP via Getty Images00:00 - A NLD intro02:52 - Arsenal win the NLD5:22 - what was the gameplan for Spurs?12:25 - where does this leave Thomas Frank?14:38 - can it go wrong for Arsenal at this point?18:40 - Gabriel Magalhães the best player in the Premier League?20:55 - Eze’s crowning moment24:42 - The Separation Game Part 125:49 - The Soccer 100 29:26 - A break29:28 - The Separation Game Part 232:35 - Newcastle Utd beat Man City36:55 - a midfield mismatch42:05 - exploring why Liverpool’s poor form continues54:20 - JJ gets to talk about Scotland59:45 - Points Are Bad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scotland qualifying for the World Cup, the best destination for Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo, this weekend’s North London derby between Arsenal & Tottenham Hotspur plus a confusing time for the German national team were all discussed in the latest Tifo Football podcast…This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie& Seb Stafford-Bloor and is produced by Steve Hankey.Ian MacNicol / Stringer / Getty Images Europe via Getty Images00:00 - a fever dream intro06:08 - Scotland are going to the World cup!18:35 - Where would be a good fit for Antoine Semenyo?32:28 - an advertisement break 33:30 - Click here for the North London derby preview44:48 - a break44:50 - we’re right back, with more #NLD45:32 - and again45:50 - and again again45:55 - Why Arsenal are really impressively actually52:42 - It’s not Arteta’s fault the Premier League is now boring57:40 - Jon’s new hobby59:40 - The German national side Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

England’s perfect World Cup qualifying record, The Republic of Ireland’s miraculous entry into the playoffs, a potential crisis looming at Newcastle United and the promising beginning of Cesc Fabregas the manager at Como were all discussed in the latest Tifo Football podcast…This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie/Alex Barker, Reuben Pinder & Jacob Whitehead and is produced by Steve Hankey.Carl Recine / Staff / Getty Images Europe via Getty Images00:00 - The Art Of Intro03:22 - England’s perfect World Cup qualifying campaign11:30 - Marcus Rashford’s revival 15:54 - The Republic of Ireland make the playoffs!19:00 - Troy Parrott & strikers honing their craft21:00 - Joe’s Irish passport application & Ireland’s World Cup record23:45 - Norway will definitely be there!25:15 - for Scotland, it’s still up in the air.26:37 - A crisis for Newcastle United27:20 - Magpies, Parrots & Parakeets30:00 - back to the Newcastle crisis, if it’s even a crisis37:12 - The Separation Game Part 139:26 - A break39:29 - The Separation Game Part 242:58 - The Fabregas revolution at Como51:18 - Points Are Bad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special Manchester United focused episode of the Tifo Football podcast, we talk about how Ruben Amorim’s first year as manager at Old Trafford has been. This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Laurie Whitwell & Jon Mackenzie and is produced by Steve Hankey.Carl Recine / Staff / Getty Images Europe via GettyImages00:00 - An AMAZING intro 02:35 - Laurie’s reflections on one year of Ruben Amorim07:25 - What grade should Amorim get for his time so far?18:00 - Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s warm words22:29 - A break before stuff & more things22:31 - Grading signings under Amorim27:33 - How flexible is Amorim really?38:30 - Will this strategy bear delicious fruit?42:44 - Sorry Jon, adverts42:46 - If he had forever could Amorim win the league?50:58 - Who were the other contenders when Amorim was hired?54:00 - the Dan Ashworth diversion1:01 - Benjamin Šeško Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pep Guardiola’s remarkable evolution & adaptation over 1,000 competitive games in management, why comparison between Thomas Frank’s time at Tottenham and Nuno’s tenure are a bit unfounded and how long will Sunderland soar in the Premier League were all discussed in the latest Tifo Football podcast…This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Kaya Kaynak, Jon Mackenzie & Jack Pitt-Brooke and is produced by Steve Hankey.Justin Setterfield / Staff / Getty Images Europe via Getty Images00:00 - a returning intro02:48 - Manchester City’s perfect day against Liverpool5:39 - City’s new look attack and messy Liverpool10:22 - the narrative around Liverpool15:10 - City’s underload & Pep Guardiola’s evolution over 1,000 games27:06 - listen to an advert27:08 - a chat about Tottenham: why Thomas Frank is not Nuno44:15 - The Separation Game Part 146:07 - a raw dog break46:10 - The Separation Game Part 250:39 - Sunderland are soaring52:35 - Joe’s rubbish promoted sides game56:35 - Why Sunderland are basically safe JON1:01:52 - predicted chat1:03:56 - Three fun facts about Thomas Tuchel’s England1:13:05 - Points Are Bad returns! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who will come out on top when Manchester City play Liverpool in the Premier League? What are the key tactical themes that have emerged 10 games into the season? And how much of the final table can we predict with this number of games played were all discussed in the latest Tifo Football podcast…This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Jon Mackenzie, features Mark Carey, Thom Harris & Conor O’Neill and is produced by Steve Hankey.FREDERIC DIDES / Contributor / AFP via Getty Images 00:00 - A direct intro 03:32 - Who will win in Man City versus Liverpool?17:30 - Mark Carey’s super computer & chickens22:37 - A direct season so far27:10 - Jon gets to talk about Bournemouth again31:25 - Why Manchester United are now a more direct side38:20 - A break away from the numbers38:22 - A shout out for second balls43:40 - Event data i.e. stuff that happens47:30 - Tracking skeletons49:45 - Should we pay less attention to possession now?53:48 - What is the point of all of this? And bunching.58:20 - Did last season’s table 10 games in predict the future? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How Manchester City tactically took apart Bournemouth in their 3-1 win, why Tottenham Hotspur fans have reason to boo after their 1-0 defeat to Chelsea plus why set pieces are ruining the Premier League were all discussed in the latest Tifo Football podcast…This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by JJ Bull, features Kaya Kaynak, Jon Mackenzie & Thom Harris and is produced by Steve Hankey.Molly Darlington / Stringer / Getty Images Europe via GettyImages-223590831900:00 - an abacii intro03:55 - how Man City tactically outdid Bournemouth’s press15:08 - Erling Haaland’s madness21:25 - are Man City still vulnerable?24:58 - blockingham blockspur & ghosts (break here?)26:00 - do you have a favourite ghost?27:28 - why are Tottenham being booed? 32:40 - has Thomas Frank improved Tottenham defensively?36:55 - an evolving Enzo Fernández at Chelsea39:23 - The Separation Game part 140:16 - A Phil Babb break40:20 - The Separation Game part 244:48 - Are set pieces making the Premier League less fun?59:15 - how set pieces are like Quidditch1:04:27 - invasion sports!1:05:01 - Arne Slot told Unai Emery how to beat Liverpool, he didn’t listen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How best to understand a team’s form using stats and science, what tempo actually means in football and how much two-footedness gives players an advantage were all discussed in the latest Tifo Football podcast…This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by JJ Bull, features Kaya Kaynak & Mark Carey and is produced by Steve Hankey.00:00 - an intro full of rage02:38 - what is form? What science says09:20 - who is in surprising form?15:50 - where is the nugget of knowledge to be found?19:24 - what is tempo?22:16 - which are the slowest and fastest leagues?25:21 - how has the Premier League changed in recent years?28:00 - have you ever seen a ghost?30:42 - possession volumes and who is more and less direct34:30 - The Tifo Football Music podcast37:47 - should football have a stop clock?39:545 - high tempo positions on the pitch41:42 - breaking up the tempo41:44 - is it better for players to have two good feet or not?47:11 - are left footed players more precious?49:29 - should conventional wingers come back?52:45 - Mark’s foot gameTom Dulat / Stringer / Getty Images Europe via Getty ImagesJustin Setterfield / Staff / Getty Images Europe via Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yet another Premier League defeat for Liverpool, this time against Brentford. Yet another victory for Manchester United, this time against Brighton. And yet another surprise victory for Sunderland, this time over Chelsea, were all discussed in the latest Tifo Football podcast…This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by JJ Bull, features Kaya Kaynak, Amitai Winehouse & Luke Bosher and is produced by Steve Hankey.Matt McNulty / Stringer / Getty Images Europe via Getty ImagesTom Dulat / Stringer / Getty Images Europe via Getty Images00:00 - an impresario intro03:41 - Liverpool lose to Brentford’s long throws & long balls12:12 - would all of this have been solved with Marc Guehi?16:00 - awe inspiring Brentford20:28 - Jordan Henderson and other characters24:57 - momentum builds for Manchester United29:50 - how Benjamin Šeško suits what Amorim needs33:53 - Seagulls & Streets Of Rage37:08 - The Separation Game part 137:58 - JJ gives us a break38:01 - The Separation Game part 242:51 - how do Chelsea fans feel about life under Enzo Maresca?46:33 - the limitations of Robert Sanchez50:26 - what were Chelsea and what are they now?53:17 - is Cole Palmer actually Chelsea’s most important player?56:20 - what should the minimum expectation of Chelsea be this season?59:42 - how a data revolution has propelled Hearts to top in Scotland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A second season of the new Champions League format, the role of full backs at Arsenal and the potential promise of Manchester United’s new goalkeeper were all discussed in the latest Tifo Football podcast…This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie & Kaya Kaynak and is produced by Steve Hankey.Alex Davidson / Stringer / Getty Images Europe via GettyImages00:00 - a pinging intro04:20 - Celebrity Traitors…08:39 - loads of goals in the Champions League! 25:18 - Arsenal’s left backs live in the pocket38:40 - Joe thinks Arsenal will surely win the Premier League42:26 - a break42:28 - how good will Senne Lammens be for Manchester United?44:30 - Why post shot expected goals matter for goalkeepers48:20 - Lammens can kick it long 51:20 - Joe and Jon have been playing a new video game52:14 - who are the post shot XG kings so far this season?54:42 - Sean Dyche in at Nottingham Forest, so we talk about Robin Hood57:20 - and then castles…1:00:20 - and back to Nottingham Forest1:03:31 - a brief Premier League relegation prediction Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 Liverpool’s defeat to Manchester United and the incredibly exciting draw between Crystal Palace and Bournemouth were discussed in the latest Tifo Football podcast…This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Kaya Kaynak, Jon Mackenzie & Reuben Pinder and is produced by Steve Hankey.Arne Slot - Michael Regan / Staff / Getty Images Europe via GettyImages-224201226500:00 - a washed intro03:57 - Liverpool’s selection issues in Man Utd defeat 16:10 - what are the problem positions for Liverpool?20:30 - which Liverpool players are the most washed?23:16 - politics of selection 24:50 - longer term problems coming to roost27:24 - Manchester United’s positive chaos39:10 - Bruno’s amazing assist40:10 - The Separation Game Part 141:35 - The Separation Game Part 246:54 - Crystal Palace 3-3 Bournemouth 50:06 - golfing bird scores52:18 - back to The Eagles versus The Cherries56:11 - some very sensible cutting decisions56:51 - tricky trees58:44 - Points Are Bad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The statistical flaws underlying Tottenham’s deceptively strong start and the strengths of Bayern Munich & Borussia Dortmund were discussed in the latest Tifo Football podcast…This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie & Seb Stafford-Bloor and is produced by Steve Hankey.Steve Bardens / Stringer / Getty Images Europe via Getty Images00:00 - A Seb-less intro02:48 - a new appointment at Tottenham7:30 - an underlying conversation about Tottenham24:30 - a frank conversation about… Thomas Frank32:50 - postcodes and cockneys38:33 - a break38:34 - Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund49:53 - Jon’s tactico nonsense53:10 - crossing guards and lollipop people54:50 - Joe’s impressive impression55:55 - back to those elitist tacticos1:00:40 - where does Vincent Kompany rank in the coaching pantheon? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What the underlying numbers say about Manchester United so far this season and some of our favourite unexpected, early season Premier League narratives were discussed in the latest Tifo Football podcast…This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Kaya Kaynak, JJ Bull & Reuben Pinder and is produced by Steve Hankey.Gareth Copley / Staff / Getty Images Europe via Getty ImagesTimecodes00:00 - a Patridge intro07:04 - a Florentine advert11:21 - we begin, ten minutes in, with Man Utd17:50 - Man Utd’s underlying numbers26:18 - is the problem midfield?31:02 - the Great Man of Man Utd theory35:08 - The Separation Game Part 136:28 - The Separation Game Part 242:47 - early vibes from the Premier League54:25 - Rangers are eighth and managerless59:00 - Points Are Bad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liverpool’s second consecutive defeat, the reaction to Nick Woltemade’s Newcastle United move in Germany and tactical longevity of Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea were all discussed in the latest Tifo Football podcast…This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie, Seb Stafford-Bloor & Kaya Kaynak and is produced by Steve Hankey.Tom Dulat / Stringer / Getty Images Europe via Getty Images00:00 - A zinging intro 05:52 - some warbling & yodeling08:24 - Liverpool lose… again!26:38 - advert26:42 - the creaky chair returns!27:45 - reaction to Woltemade’s move to Newcastle in Germany40:00 - what Woltemade brings to Newcastle44:30 - being a tall bargy boy46:04 - Is Maresca employing yesterday’s tactics?1:01:19 - Bundesliga style of play today01:03:53 - amateur advice on how to escape a bull Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.