Clean Tackles Podcast

Dotun cracked open a can of his favorite adult beverage to start the episode as the crew talked about Pep Guardiola’s recent achievement. Then they discussed the winners and losers of the EPL season before taking a look at other events in the football world. Here is an outline of our discussions:  ~ Intro [0:50]  ~ Reactions To Man City’s 4th League Title in a Row [6:00]  ~ Winners & Losers Fr...

Following Arsenal’s 1-0 win at Old Trafford, the Premier League winner will be decided on the final day of the season. We look at this and what is to be expected, while also discussing last week’s European semifinals, Bayern’s attempt to lure Oliver Glasner from Crystal Palace, Brazil’s 23 man squad for the Copa America, and a lot more. Here is an outline of our discussions:  ~ Intro [0:10]  ~ Rec...

On this episode of the pod, the crew celebrates Real Madrid’s LaLiga title and Girona’s qualification for Champions League. Then there’s some talk about the title race in England, Ipswich’s promotion, the NPFL’s impromptu 3-week break, and some Champions League preview. Here is an outline of our discussions:  ~ Intro [0:10]  ~ Real Madrid Retains LaLiga Title; 100th Club Trophy [3:00]  ~ Girona Se...

The crew returns this week with talks on Arsenal’s huge win over Spurs in the North London Derby. Then there’s talk on the Klopp and Salah’s incident and Arne Slot’s hiring before addressing Brighton’s poor season. We end with some Champions League preview but not before touching on Sporting Lagos’ managerial change as well as the hiring of Finidi George as the new Head Coach of the Super Eagles....

The crew is back again discussing FA Cup results, refereeing controversies at Goodison Park, and if Nottingham Forest handled that well. They also discuss Jude Bellingham deciding another El Clasico… and what is that? Another controversial call? Yeah, they discuss that. Finally, they wrap up with some FIFA Club World Cup talk. Also, apologies for the audio quality this week. Here is an outline of...

Discussions about the future of domestic football in Nigeria dominate this episode of the pod. We also talk about Victor Boniface after his return and also discuss who our top 3 Nigerians to play in the Premier League are. Here is an outline of our discussions:  ~ Super Falcons Qualify for the Olympics [1:00]  ~ Victor Boniface Returns With A Bang [2:15]  ~ The Future of Domestic Football In Niger...

Julia Roberts is a pretty woman and it breaks Bayo’s heart that Manchester United, the team she supports, breaks her heart every weekend. We touch on that but before that, there’s talk about the choke jobs by Liverpool and Arsenal and if Man City has the title in the bag now. Also, there’s some Champions League preview talk and UFC 300 (why not?). Here is an outline of our discussions:  ~ Intro [0...

On this episode of #BirdWatch, Chike opens up with a rant on the poor coverage of the Super Eagles get. Then we touch on how Gift Orban and other winter signings in Lyon have helped turn the French club’s season around. Then, of course, there’s talk of Osimhen’s header and then some updates on our domestic league. Here is an outline of our discussions:  ~ Intro [0:11]  ~ Pathetic Coverage of Falco...

On this edition of the podcast, the crew discusses this past weekend of football. From the bizarre Turkish Super Cup to the draw at Old Trafford, and Bayer Leverkusen being one step away from winning a historic double. We also mention Arsenal’s solid defense while previewing their Champions League quarter-final and the Kylian Mbappé situation at PSG. Here is an outline of our discussions:  ~ Intro...

This week on the podcast, Chukkie, Ifedotun, Chike, and Bayo discuss the past weekend of football. From Xabi Alonso deciding to stay at Leverkusen to the draw at the Etihad, right to Erik ten Hag’s future, they cover it all. They also take on a difficult task; trying to pick out the positives from a horrible Chelsea season. Then they have an in-depth discussion on Sandro Tonali and his gambling ad...

Julian Nagelsmann made known his plans to build this new Germany team around his two young attacking sensations; Jamal Musiala & Florian Wirtz. The experiment paid off after just 7 seconds. We talk about that as well as Colombia’s chances at the Copa America after extending their unbeaten run to 20 games. Then we answer lots of listener’s questions. Lots of them. Fun stuff! Here is an outline...

On this episode of the show, the crew discusses Manchester United and Liverpool’s classic FA Cup tie at Old Trafford, Cole Palmer shinning for Chelsea, Spurs’ worrying loss to Fulham, Ben White's decision to not represent England (for now) and our initial reactions to the Champions League quarter-final draws. Here is an outline of our discussions:  PART 1 [0:01] ~ Intro [0:11]  ~ In Other News...

Sporting Lagos were big winners against Remo Stars in what was a fantastic game for neutrals and a good advert for the NPFL. On the other hand, an ugly controversy over Aba in the game between Enyimba and Doma United was the main talking point. The crew discusses these two games before talking about the recently released 27-man list by the NFF for the friendlies, and we round the episode up by dis...

On this episode of the show, the crew talks about the draw at Anfield between Liverpool and Manchester City before talking about Spurs’ big win at Villa Park and if they can get the Top 4 spot, Bayern’s huge win over Mainz, Inter’s winning streak, Roberto D'aversa’s sacking by Leece and then some Champions League preview. Here is an outline of our discussions:  ~ Intro [0:11]  ~ Other Sports N...

On this episode of #BirdWatch, the crew discusses the potential hiring of Augustine Eguaveon as interim Head Coach of the Super Eagles... again. Then Dotun goes on a passionate rant about Heartland FC’s insensitive decision to cut their players’ salaries in half. The crew also talks about the strange decision by Rangers’ GM, Amobi Ezeaku, to play a competitive match for the club. What was he think...

We start off this week at the Mestalla where Valencia and Real Madrid delivered the game of the weekend. PS: Speedy recovery to Mouctar Diakhaby who did his knee. We also discuss Darwin Nunez scoring a winner for Liverpool, Phil Foden shining in the Manchester Derby, the great season Ollie Watkins is having, Roma’s revival and then we preview the Champions League. Here is an outline of our discuss...

This episode of the show was recorded over two days. Don’t ask why. The crew starts with talks about managerial changes over the past week before delving into the games that took place over the weekend; from the EFL Cup final between Chelsea and Liverpool to Man Utd’s 10th league loss of the season. In # BirdWatch , they cover Iwobi’s winner for Fulham, Nigeria’s friendly against Argentina, NPFL,...

Thomas Tuchel dominated this week’s discussion after losing for the 3rd time in a row at Bayern Munich. Also, the crew talks about Man City dropping points at home against Chelsea, Liverpool blowing Brentford away, Rasmus Højlund’s red-hot form, teenagers with the best chance of winning the Ballon d’Or in the future, and some Champions League Preview. Additionally, on #BirdWatch, the crew discusse...

On this week’s episode of the show, the crew discusses the AFCON final disappointment. First, they give Ivory Coast some well-earned flowers, then they break down what went wrong for the Nigerians, what the future holds for Jose Peserio, and dish out some tournament awards. In the second part of the show, they talk about the huge results around Europe; wins for Real Madrid, Leverkusen, Inter, and...

Two wins. Just two wins and the Super Eagles will be crowned champions of Africa. We talk about their win against Angola before previewing the semi-final with South Africa. Away from the AFCON, the crew discusses wins for Arsenal and Manchester United, fans losing patience with Pochettino, a quiet window in England, and 3 managers on the Hot Seat. Here is an outline of our discussions:  PART 1 [0:...

Buzzing from Nigeria’s win over Cameroon in the AFCON Round of 16, the crew have decided to restore the “Super Eagles” nickname. They discuss that win and look forward to the Angola quarter-final tie on Friday. The crew also broke down the news of Jürgen Klopp & Xavi Hernandez leaving their respective jobs at the end of the season, before rounding up with the news of the Anderlecht vs. Genk ga...

On this episode of the pod, Chukkie, Ifedotun & Chike discuss the latest happenings in the football world including big wins for Arsenal, Brentford, Liverpool & Leverkusen. They also talk about the Nigerian National Team & other AFCON updates, Manchester United hiring a new CEO, they play a game of Worried or Not Worried + more. Here is an outline of our discussions:  PART 1 [0:01] ~ I...

Chike is absent for the second time in three weeks, but this time it's not due to a wedding. In his absence, Ifedotun, Chukkie, and Bayo engaged in discussions covering various topics, including the Nigeria National Team, AFCON, Kevin De Bruyne's impressive performance at St. James' Park, as well as speculations about Erik ten Hag's future at Manchester United and the prospects for...

On this episode of the show, Dotun and Chike discuss Arsenal’s loss to Liverpool and whether they indeed need a new striker. Then they talk about Timo Werner’s loan move to Spurs, Napoli, the Super Eagles’ updates ahead of the AFCON, and make some big predictions for 2024. Here is an outline of our discussions:  PART 1 [0:01] ~ Intro [0:07]  ~ What We Missed When We Were Away… [04:00]  ~ Mario Zag...

On this final episode of 2023, Chike is missing for the first time. Something about him getting married. Not so sure. Anyway, Chukkie, Bayo & Ifedotun discuss the football that has gone on over the festive season; Arsenal’s draw at Anfield, Man Utd’s dramatic win over Aston Villa, Eddie Howe’s struggles at St. James’ Park, Jose Mourinho, the Super Eagles camping in Dubai and a lot more. Here i...