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Tifo Football Podcast
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In-depth tactical, historical & geopolitical breakdowns of the beautiful game. From the team behind the Tifo Football YouTube channel.
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Arsenal beat Tottenham & which relegation would be funniest?
Feb 2301:04:48Tap to summarizeArsenal’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.
Transcribe →Inside Roberto De Zerbi's wild ride at Marseille
Feb 2000:59:24Tap to summarizeRoberto 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.
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Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Darwin Nunez de-registered in Saudi
Feb 1901:04:45Tap to summarizeAn 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.
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West Ham rally, Forest sack Dyche & Spurs hire Igor Tudor
Feb 1601:08:40Tap to summarizeThe 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.
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Arsenal's 100% record, Liverpool rebuild & Chelsea's LinkedIn
Jan 2900:57:15Tap to summarizeThe 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.
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Man Utd beat Arsenal and who will be relegated?
Jan 2601:09:03Tap to summarizeManchester 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.
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Arsenal now vs Man Utd ‘08, Spurs issues & is Kompany Guardiola’s replacement?
Jan 2200:58:33Tap to summarizeArsenal’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.
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Man Utd euphoria, Glasner controversy & under appreciated Moyes
Jan 1901:16:35Tap to summarizeManchester 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.
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Real Madrid & the manager market and who should be the next Man Utd boss?
Jan 1401:02:28Tap to summarizeReal 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.
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FA Cup shock, Carrick in Man Utd frame and Chelsea's new era
Jan 1201:07:40Tap to summarizeSome 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.
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