Tifo Football Podcast

Amazon's All Or Nothing documentary series following Tottenham Hotspur has been a big hit, but has it had an impact on the players? Seb Stafford-Bloor & Joe Devine discuss the series in its entirety, from the cynical curated messages, to the fascinating human moments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Premier League's opening weekend saw some fascinating games take place, including Liverpool & Leeds' 7-goal thriller, a new-look Arsenal & Everton, Brighton's exciting performance, and a very lacklustre Spurs. The Tifo team dissect the weekend and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Carl Anka joins the Tifo team to discuss Manchester United ahead of the new season. Carl covered Southampton for The Athletic last season, and has moved his beat up north for this. Van de Beek & more on the agenda. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of world football's best commentators, Andrés Cantor, joins Tifo to discuss calling games at multiple World Cups, the rhythm of the art-form, his pre-game preparation, accurate pronunciations, and the cultural differences between Spanish and English-Language commentary... Andrés is celebrating 20-years at Telemundo this year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ahead of the new season and a brand new Fantasy Football year, Alex and Seb are joined by Mark McGettigan - the FPL General - to discuss life as a full-time FPL player and also to take some tips in to Gameweek One Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

No top goalscorer or league winners, but where will the surprises and disappointments be in Europe next season? Alex Stewart and Seb Stafford-Bloor throw in some predictions - and guesses - ahead of club football’s resumption. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How are Newcastle approaching transfers in light of the takeover falling apart? How will Chelsea's new team fit and play together? And who will Everton look to in the summer transfer window? Chris Waugh joins Tifo to discuss the above in today's Sensible Transfers episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ebereche Eze and his move to Crystal Palace, Jude Bellingham: what kind of footballer is he? How are the finances in the division holding up? And what's the deal with Kalvin Phillips? Ali Maxwell joins Tifo to discuss the above and more, as well as his list of XI players from the league to watch out for. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who will Barcelona recruit in midfield? Is there a backup for Benzema? What on earth is going on at Valencia? And much more from the world of La Liga. Dermot Corrigan joins Tifo to discuss La Liga through the lens of Sensible Transfers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who will Leeds bring in for their first Premier League campaign in 16 years? How do you build on a Liverpool side that is already one of the best in the world? And what are Sheffield United's player transfer solutions after a successful 2019-20 campaign? Phil Hay joins Tifo to discuss the above and more in this episode of Sensible Transfers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rapha Honigstein joins Tifo to discuss the Bundesliga and football transfers. Where do Bayern need to strengthen? How can Dortmund challenge next season? And much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do Manchester United need a new centre-back? Who will replace Højbjerg at Southampton? And what's on the horizon for West Brom upon their Premier League return? Tifo is joined by George Elek of The Athletic's Going Up, Going Down podcast to suggest a few names we think would be Sensible Transfers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Sensible Transfers! And today, we're joined by James Horncastle to talk transfers for Inter, Juventus, Atalanta, Milan, Lazio & Fiorentina. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Sensible Transfers. In this series, we look at teams, analyse their problem areas, and then suggest incoming transfers that could solve those problems. Today we're looking at Tottenham, West Ham & Burnley.Spurs - 00:01West Ham - 24:37Burnley - 40:54 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Sensible Transfers. In this series, we look at teams, analyse their problem areas, and then suggest incoming transfers that could solve those problems. Today we're looking at Arsenal, Leicester City & Brighton. 1. Arsenal - 00:01 2. Leicester City - 24:113. Brighton and Hove Albion - 36:14 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Sensible Transfers. In this series, we look at teams, analyse their problem areas, and then suggest incoming transfers that could solve those problems. Today we're looking at Manchester City, Wolves and Crystal Palace.1. Manchester City - 25:10 2. Wolves - 40:19 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What’s unusual about David De Gea’s technique? How did Rob Green feel after his mistake at the 2010 World Cup? Long-time goalkeeping coach Les Cleevely stops by the pod to talk about the technical and emotional challenges encountered in the position and how to overcome them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What to expect from the new Sporting Director Johan Lange? What effect has Christian Purslow had on Aston Villa? What are the ownership's plans for the future? Will Jack Grealish stay? And what does life look like now for Dean Smith? Gregg Evans joins Tifo to discuss the above and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who should've won the Ballon D'or? Would Marcelo Bielsa work at a European giant? Which relegated European players should you look out for? And What on earth happened to Leicester City? The above and more all answered in today's Tifo Football Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dyche vs Garlick, recruitment strategy, a first-class academy, Dwight McNeil and that plane... Andy Jones joins Tifo to discuss the above and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Producer Ben, of the Totally Football Show & Guardian Football Weekly fame, joins Tifo for a right old dig around into the annals of time... Channel 4, LBC, the Guardian, Muddy Knees, and even an anecdote about his friend Paul (Wrestling's Triple H). All of the above and more in today's episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last week, Saudi Arabia permanently banned beIN sports from operating in the Kingdom. There is now no legal way to watch the Premier League in the country. What happened? Why? And how does this impact a potential takeover of Newcastle United? The Athletic's Matt Slater joins Tifo to discuss the above and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Ornstein & Chapman Podcast - Why Manchester City’s Champions League ban was lifted Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's next for Matteo Guendouzi? What has Bukayo Saka's journey been like? Will William Saliba start next season? And who exactly is in charge of Arsenal's recruitment? James McNicholas and Amy Lawrence join Tifo to discuss the above, plus: Alex Stewart on Arsenal's new formation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In June 2020, Au Yeung Wai Kay spent roughly £41m to become the majority stakeholder of Wigan Athletic. The same day, he placed the club into administration. Since, 75 staff have been made redundant, administrators will oversee the sale of valuable players, and Wigan will likely incur a 12-point deduction, placing the club in the Championship's relegation zone... Adam Crafton joins Tifo to answer the question on every Wigan supporters' mind: What on earth is happening? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Supreme individual talent, but what's happened to the team? Michael Bailey joins Tifo to discuss... Plus, Todd Cantwell, why Emi Buendia isn't playing in the ten, what will Norwich's Premier League income enable the team to achieve next season? Oh, and just what were 'Canary Bonds'? This and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.