The Overlap Breakdown: The Football Tactics Show

Welcome back to The Overlap Breakdown! In this episode, our host, Harrison, sits down with Tom Keane, Partner at Brandsmiths and former Head of Negotiations at Manchester United. Tom gives us an exclusive look behind the scenes of the high-stakes summer transfer window of 2022, where he played a key role in securing major signings for the club. From bringing Casemiro in from Real Madrid to negotia...

Welcome back to The Overlap Breakdown Podcast. Today, we’re diving into this week’s Champions League semi-finals, where the stakes couldn’t be higher. Our expert analysts HTO and Umir go deep on how Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal are preparing to navigate the chaos and control of Luis Enrique’s PSG. On the other side of the bracket, we examine how Simone Inzaghi’s Inter Milan are evolving into Europe’s mo...

Welcome back to The Overlap Breakdown - where we're joined by Laurie Whitwell, The Athletic’s Manchester United correspondent. We delve into the significant developments at Old Trafford. We'll explore Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s influence on the club’s direction, the tactical approach of Ruben Amorim as the team’s manager, and the potential signing of a new striker in Liam Delap. We’ll also discuss the la...

Welcome back to The Overlap Breakdown! In this episode, our host, Harrison, sits down with Thomas Spring, the Head of Scouting for Al-Ettifaq in the Saudi Pro League. Thomas shares exclusive insights into his work in scouting across three clubs in three leagues: Bournemouth under Eddie Howe in the Premier League, New York Redbulls in Major League Soccer and currently the Saudi Pro League. He discu...

Welcome back to The Overlap Breakdown, in this episode, we’re diving into a question that’s been floating around - has football lost its Mavericks? Has the game become too robotic, too tactical, and ultimately... boring? We’ll explore whether the modern obsession with fitness, structure, and results has stripped football of its personality, both on and off the pitch. Do managers have a duty to ent...

Welcome to The Overlap Breakdown!  This episode, our host and analyst, Harrison, sits down with Patrick Montgomery, the former Lead Recruitment Analyst for Liverpool, who played a pivotal role in scouting and signing top talents for both Jürgen Klopp and Arne Slot. Patrick shares exclusive insights into how he helped identify and recruit world-class players like Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mané, Vir...

Welcome to The Overlap Breakdown! This episode, our host and analyst, Harrison, heads to Suffolk to sit down with Axel Tuanzebe, now playing under Kieran McKenna in the Premier League with Ipswich Town. Axel opens up about his journey at Manchester United under both José Mourinho and Ole Gunnar Solskjær, shares invaluable advice from Cristiano Ronaldo, reflects on his experience playing abroad wit...

Welcome to The Overlap Breakdown Podcast! Our analysts, Harrison and Umir, sit down to explore how the death of the classic 4-4-2 and two-man strike partnerships, combined with the rise of individual coaching and the demand for positional versatility, have reshaped the role of the No. 9. With modern tactical setups prioritising rigid structures both in and out of possession, teams now give up far...

Welcome to The Overlap Breakdown Podcast! Our analysts, Harrison and Umir, sit down with special guest Abdoulaye Doucoure to discuss his journey through football, from being coached by Carlo Ancelotti to experiencing his lowest moments as a professional under Frank Lampard. In this episode, they explore how Sean Dyche’s tactics and coaching are often misunderstood, how David Moyes’ tactical tweaks...

Welcome to Episode 7 of The Overlap Breakdown Podcast! Join Harrison and Umir, professional football analysts, as they dive into another thrilling Premier League weekend. Are Arsenal out of the title race after a frustrating 2-2 draw with Aston Villa? What’s behind Manchester United’s struggles as they lose 3-1 to Brighton at home? Are Liverpool running away with the league? Plus, Manchester City...

This week, Harrison and Umir take on the challenge of nominating  one perfect signing for every Premier League club  this transfer window! From title contenders to relegation battlers, we’ll explore the ideal player each team should target to address their biggest needs and elevate their squad. Join us as we break down how these potential signings could transform their new clubs, whether...

Welcome to The Overlap Breakdown Podcast. This week, Harrison sits down with special guest Temisan Williams, a former Arsenal and Spurs academy coach with a wealth of experience in youth development. In this episode, they dive into Bukayo Saka’s incredible breakthrough at Arsenal, Ethan Nwaneri’s rapid rise through the ranks, and what makes "The Arsenal Way" so unique. Temisan also share...

It's time for our Premier League mid-season awards on The Overlap Breakdown ! For our last show of 2024 - we're looking back on the first half of the season, dishing out awards for the best goal, best signings, most improved and more. Subscribe to The Overlap Breakdown channel now and never miss an episode. And if you’re enjoying the show, please consider leaving us a five-star review to help othe...

Welcome to The Overlap Breakdown Podcast! This week, Harrison sits down with special guest Tom Reynolds, first-team scout for Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt. Tom's also had extensive experience working under Ralf Rangnick. In this episode, they explore the growing impact of artificial intelligence in football scouting and recruitment, the revolutionary role of data in modern player...

Welcome to Episode 6 of The Overlap Breakdown Podcast! Can Maresca’s revolution bring long-term success to Chelsea - and what’s going on with INEOS at Manchester United? Plus, Arsenal and City stumble in the title race. If you’re enjoying the podcast, please hit subscribe to never miss an episode, and consider leaving us a five-star review to help others discover the show. Thank you for listening!...

Join Harrison and Umir as they unpack another action-packed weekend of football. Is Pep Guardiola facing a real crisis at Manchester City after another poor performance? How good were Spurs and does Ange deserve more credit? Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United era kicks off—what can fans expect after his debut game against Ipswich Town? Plus, we discuss Steve Cooper’s sacking and debate the best play...

Welcome to The Overlap Breakdown Podcast! Harrison sits down with special guest René Meulensteen, former first-team coach under Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United from 2007-2013. In this episode, they discuss winning the Champions League in 2008, René's role in developing Cristiano Ronaldo into one of the greatest players of all time, and the innovative coaching methods that defined the best y...

Welcome to Episode 5 of The Overlap Breakdown Podcast! Welcome to The Overlap Breakdown Podcast! Join hosts Harrison and Umir, along with special guest Neil Harris, a veteran academy coach with 21 years of experience at Manchester United, as they dive into youth development, the evolution of academy tactics across the country, and the top players Neil has coached along the way. If you’re enjoying...

Welcome to Episode 4 of The Overlap Breakdown Podcast! Join Harrison and Umir as they dive into another thrilling Premier League weekend. Have Liverpool thrown themselves into the title race? Why does Chelsea's Enzo Maresca deserve praise despite the loss? Are Arsenal’s discipline issues becoming a real concern? Plus, Manchester City beat Wolves narrowly in the last minute despite their onslaught....

Welcome to the third episode of The Overlap Breakdown Podcast. Join Harrison and professional football analyst and scout Umir as they preview the upcoming Premier League fixtures and debate who should be England’s next manager. Liverpool vs. Chelsea is shaping up to be the game of the weekend, with Arne Slot and Enzo Maresca meeting for the first time. Can Spurs capitalise on their strong underlyi...

Welcome to the latest episode of The Overlap Breakdown Podcast! Join Harrison and special guest Carl Anka from The Athletic as they break down the weekend’s biggest results. Can Bukayo Saka break Thierry Henry’s record for most assists in a Premier League season? Is this the beginning of the end for Erik ten Hag at Manchester United after five winless games? And could Liverpool push themselves int...

Welcome to the debut episode of The Overlap Breakdown Podcast! Join Harrison and Umir as they dive into the weekend’s results; Are Erik Ten Hag's Manchester United ALREADY in a crisis? The tactics and numbers behind Cole Palmer's stellar start to life under Enzo Maresca. And how Arsenal have managed to stamp themselves as potential Premier League favourites following a late but convincing win agai...