Tifo Football Podcast

In Joe's continued absence, Seb and Alex discuss the landscape of international football, Frank De Boer’s Netherlands, and Tim Krul's special move. Plus, Seb speaks to former Leicester, Preston and Canada international Iain Hume on head injuries and how a skull fracture nearly cost him his life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Joe's absence, Seb and Alex take the reins... A thorough tactical assessment of Mikel Arteta's two-faced Arsenal, Nathan Redmond's 'level', how six goals can ever be boring and where the next 'super manager' is going to come from? - Could Xabi Alonso be it? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Man City & Chelsea both through to the quarter finals of the Champions League, Tifo talks Tuchel, Kante, Gundogan, and about how badly their pre-season predictions have gone! Plus, an argument over Atalanta's curious set-piece routine and why Michail Antonio should be playing for England at this summers' Euros. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe and Alex try in vain lift Seb's spirits following a North London derby defeat for Spurs, while also exploring the dangers of going 'Full Lamela'... Solskjaer’s live-coaching, John Stones' perfect timing and what 'NLD' really means to Joe! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe & Seb dissect some the drama, irony and ecstasy from the midweek Champions League action as poetic justice (and Pepe's forehead) saw Juventus eliminated by ten-man Porto...Seb caught up with The Athletic's Matt Slater for more on Agnelli's evil plans for UCL reform, plus, more VAR fury and what next for the returning Joan Laporta at Barcelona? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Alex away, Joe and Seb are joined by Nick Miller to talk through the Manchester derby, Bayern Munich against Borussia Dortmund, and - with slightly less enthusiasm - West Brom vs Newcastle. Also: Whether Seb could re-create that Harry Kane wonder-goal and gardening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a busy midweek round of Premier League fixtures, the Tifo team explore: If Adama Traore is as bad as his numbers suggest, why Crystal Palace might struggle to one-day move on from Roy Hodgson and how Manchester City have condensed the pitch to deal with a condensed fixture schedule. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If David Moyes had a dream footballer, it would be Thomas Soucek right? Plus, whether Michail Antonio is 'elite' and if Seb really does know the handball rule? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Has Hudson-Odoi proven Tuchel wrong or was that his plan all along? How boring was Atalanta vs Real Madrid and what happened to that Galactico spirit? Plus, who is leading the Tifo Fantasy League? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why does Hector Bellerin continue to start for Arsenal? Would you pick Dominic Calvert-Lewin over Harry Kane at this summer's European Championships? And most intriguing: Would Marcos Alonso survive an apocalypse? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This time the team is Champions League game relevant. Joe, Seb and Alex discuss the 'hammering' of Barcelona by PSG, Mbappe inspiring Haaland, and Pochettino directing the Orcs... Plus, what will Marco Rose do with Dortmund, will Scott Parker keep Fulham up and Odegaard's start to life at Arsenal? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This time Joe Seb and Alex take a dive deep into Spurs' performance this season - is Mourinho the right man to take them forward, what are Lamela strengths, and is Lloris good enough for a top 6 team? Plus they discuss Leicester City’s lacklustre set-pieces and Brendan Rodger’s ideal fit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Tifo Podcast is game relevant again! Joe, Seb and Alex discuss why it looks like Donny Van de Beek’s teammates don't like passing to him, Richarlison’s best position, the ignominy of a substitute being substituted, and Joe’s dislike of chewing gum! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Tifo Podcast is game relevant! Joe, Seb and Alex discuss broad footballing themes relevant to the games from the weekend... Liverpool vs Man City including Guardiola’s handling of Phil Foden and goalkeeping confidence. Newcastle vs Southampton, Man United vs Everton, and Wolves vs Leicester. Plus Alex speaks to Reece Chambers from Sci Sports about what a 'GBE' is and how it will impact clubs signing overseas players post-Brexit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Tifo team discuss the trend for lying down behind the wall on free kicks. Why does it happen? Is it effective? Shall we call it a “draft excluder”? Plus, purely hypothetically, Joe, Seb and Alex decide which rules they would change to make football better. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Picking up from our last podcast, Joe Alex and Seb discuss what effect missing centre-forwards, wing-backs and goalkeepers can have on a team, and what are the consequences. They discuss players such as Harry Kane for Spurs, Vardy for Leicester, Robertson for Liverpool and whether or not a first-choice goalkeeper is actually the most difficult player to replace? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Virgil van Dijk and Kevin De Bruyne ruled out for long periods, Joe, Alex and Seb discuss the butterfly effect of missing players and how wide ranging the consequences can be. In Part Two, Jonathan Harding joins us to talk about chaos at Hertha Berlin and Thomas Tuchel's prospects at Chelsea." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tifo Predictions! We asked you to make some short, and long term predictions - now Joe, Seb and Alex debate and make a few of their own. Plus, following FIFA’s statement on a potential European Super League, the Tifo team discuss what a closed league would look like, and what FIFA’s stance is. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Ornstein talks to the Tifo team about scooping exclusives, the process behind being a football journalist during the transfer window, and offers some advice to budding journos. And Joe, Seb and Alex discuss where wonder-kid Eduardo Camavinga might go, where Upamecano could fit, and if not United, where would Sancho go? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James Horncastle speaks to the Tifo team about the Italian tax law that is bringing the top talent back to Serie A, how Serie A avoided a TV deal with MediaPro and what’s going on with Pirlo’s Juve. And Joe, Seb and Alex discuss what the future holds for Paul Pogba, Erling Haaland and some MLS talent in our Sensible Transfers segment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More sensible transfers, this time Joe Seb and Alex pick up Dybala, Isco and Diaby and suggest where they might fit. Plus Jack Pitt-Brooke talks to the team about the Trippier betting ban - who reported the betting offence? Why? And what precedent does this set for betting in sport? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Free agents are the focus of sensible transfers this time... Joe Seb and Alex chat about players that are nearing the end of their contracts - Wijnaldum, David Alaba and Lionel Messi are among those mentioned. Plus, the team speak to Matt Slater about how the Burnley takeover may not be what it seems, and Gregg Evans about Aston Villa’s dramatic upturn in Premier League form this season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

... This time Joe, Seb and Alex cover Kepa Arrizabalaga, Julian Draxler and Emi Buendia. They ask The Athletic's Chelsea correspondent Liam Twomey if Lampard’s departure is now a case of “when” not “if”. And Joey D’Urso is here to talk about football’s 'culture wars'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sensible Transfers is back, but with a twist. We're covering teams in our videos, but for our podcasts we'll be covering players! Today's players include Dele Alli, Diego Costa & Yves Bissouma - where could they go & how would they fit? We also discuss the Media Pro situation in France and why players in the French leagues are currently a bargain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Smith, Middlesbrough fan & frontman of Maximo Park, joins Joe for a conversation all about football, music and culture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Devine speaks to musician Ollie Marland. Ollie used to play football for Port Vale, but now is a singer...They talk about grafting at League 2 level, playing against some future stars, measuring oneself against Premier League talent, the heartbreaking reality of broken promises in the music industry, and how he is rebuilding his music career with The Wanted’s Tom Parker by releasing So Into You under the alias Lost + Found. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seb Stafford-Bloor talks to Dom Fifield about Chelsea's recent coaching history, from the money spent to sack Antonio Conte, to the reasoning behind the appointment of Maruizio Sarri, and finally: Frank Lampard's tenure and future. This episode is an extended version of a clip from Tifo Football's recent State of the Club episode on Chelsea. Visit the Tifo Football YouTube channel for the full video, including contributions from David Ornstein and Matt Slater, Alex Stewart on Chelsea's tactics, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After watching Tottenham’s victory in the North London Derby, Joe Devine, Alex Stewart and Seb Stafford-Bloor debate their title credentials, while also discussing where and how Jose Mourinho has had such an impact in North London.For this week's partnership, go to www.virginwines.co.uk/theathletic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seb Stafford-Bloor is joined by Dr Chris Nowinski, co-founder and CEO of the Concussion Legacy Foundation. Dr Nowinski is an American football player-turned WWE professional wrestler-turned neuroscientist. He suffered a career ending head injury that led him to turn his focus towards neuroscience. Seb talks to him about his journey, and what football can do to better protect the welfare of players. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe and Seb are joined by The Athletic’s Wolverhampton Wanderers correspondent Tim Spiers, to discuss Raul Jimenez’ head injury and the young understudy who will deputise in his absence - the unknown Fabio Silva. Plus, the trio revisit Tim’s incredibly detailed article on how players recover from gruelling European away games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Devine chats with Josh Franceschi from You Me At Six about the Arsenal family, playing 7-a-side with strangers, music’s relationship with football, his friendship with Tomas Rosicky, appearing on FIFA and the power of influence of both musicians and footballers. ... Plus, You Me At Six have a new album out - SUCKAPUNCH Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seb Stafford-Bloor & Alex Stewart discuss whether Fulham are "this season’s Norwich City" - Pretty going forwards, but can’t defend! In contrast, Arsenal look solid but struggle going forward. West Ham and David Moyes are doing well, so is this the season for gnarly managers - like Mourinho? And did Jose answer the critics, who say he is outdated, by beating Guardiola’s Man City? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Devine and Seb Stafford-Bloor talk to Andy Townsend, as he remembers life in the Irish squad under Jack Charlton. They talk about Italia '90, USA '94 and Charlton's effect on both the players he coached and the national psyche during his decade in charge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Devine and Seb Stafford-Bloor learn a lot from Razi Hassan, founder of 'Beyond Entertainment', and Maziar Kouhyar, former Walsall midfielder and Afghanistan international, about the challenges facing British Asians with aspirations of becoming pro footballers, and what Beyond Entertainment are doing to help them overcome these obstacles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alex is joined by tactics writer JJ Bull for a thematic look at the Premier League. They discuss the rise of the back three, the importance of strategy in recruitment, and why having a handsome manager matters more than you’d think. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alex Stewart talks tactics with Joe Devine... Answering questions like, why did it look like Liverpool were defending with a 4-4-2? Will Firmino be phased out by Jota? How do Man City switch the play without giving the ball a big bosh? And just how much do Ralph Hasenhüttl and Jürgen Klopp have in common? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seb Stafford-Bloor is joined by Rob McDonald, Adam Bushby and Brooks Peck to discuss football’s nearly men... Rob and Adam have a new book, 'From the Jaws of Victory - A History of Football’s Nearly Men'. It is packed full of anecdotes and tales of teams who so nearly tasted victory, including a chapter on Ghana’s 2010 World Cup heartbreak by The Athletic’s Brooks Peck.The quartet talk about their own footballing heartbreak, why we seem to remember those gut-wrenching moments most vividly, and whether we’ll look back on Liverpool’s 2013/14 season in the same way we look back on England ‘96. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Devine and Seb Stafford-Bloor discuss the positives from the Manchester United vs Arsenal game, and how Everton’s “very very good players” give their squad depth. The Tifo pair also speak to The Athletic's George Caulkin, about Newcastle United’s “fine” season and how football during the pandemic is missing more than just fans in seats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alex is joined by Eric Laurie, Head of Academy Performance Analysis at Molde FK. Alex is unexpectedly excited to hear all about developments in academy analysis, how players are getting introspective with video, and why Ole Gunnar Solskjaer loves promoting youth” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Premier League is now a few games old and while we are starting to see philosophies and styles develop in certain teams, like Southampton, we're struggling to see them in others, like Chelsea. Seb Stafford-Bloor and Alex Stewart discuss whether Chelsea are getting the best out of their new signings, Wolves’ ability to seamlessly replace players, and whether Harry Kane looks like a number 10. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Martin Cloake and Kat Law from the Tottenham Hotspur Supporters' Trust join the podcast to talk about the Premier League's PPV initiative and the recourse available to fans' organisations in response to the exorbitant pricing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The commentary team for Manchester City vs Arsenal repeatedly referred to both teams as "freewheeling" regarding their players' positioning. This isn't accurate, Alex Stewart explains why. Seb Stafford-Bloor talks about his journey with Jose Mourinho and Spurs slipped-lead over West Ham United. And Joe is also here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nick Miller joins the podcast to talk about Nottingham Forest’s rich past, their chaotic present and their potential future under Chris Hughton... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There have been several surprises during this season's Premier League opening. In this episode of the Tifo podcast, Alex, Seb & Joe talk about some of their favourites, including Aston Villa, West Ham & Brighton. Also, there's an update on the teams' Fantasy Football league (no prizes for guessing who's winning) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Swansea City once represented an ideal in British football. Nine years on from their promotion to the Premier League, however, and despite seemingly impressive performances on the pitch, they are in danger of becoming a cautionary tale... The Athletic's Stuart James joins Seb Stafford-Bloor to describe the last few years in South Wales and chart both the downturn and the way forward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Manchester United lost 6-1 at Old Trafford to Spurs at the weekend, before finishing the transfer window with the signings of Cavani & Telles... Tifo discusses the situation at the club, and The Athletic's reports of what went wrong in their pursuit of Jadon Sancho. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sally Hilton, sports psychotherapist, joins Tifo to discuss, firstly, what she actually does, and secondly, the role of psychotherapy in heightened performance environments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liverpool beat Arsenal 3-1 over the weekend, but clear from Arsenal's performance was a structural improvement. The Tifo team discuss this and what it could mean for the club's future. As well as touching on Manchester City's problem with defending. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Leeds CEO Angus Kinnear and Anouk Mertens, Executive Producer of NEO Studios, the creators of Take Us Home: Leeds United, join Tifo to discuss the creation of the documentary series. What is is like to be filmed over two years? How do you approach making a series like this? And why would a club want to do it? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brighton and their new superstar Tariq Lamptey, Newcastle and their worries, Chelsea and their promise, Liverpool and their strength, and Spurs and their flatness. The above and more, in today's episode of the Tifo Football Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.