Clean Tackles Podcast

In this episode of the podcast, the crew discusses Man City’s worrying form. They then talk about the Gunners going back to the top of the EPL, the draw at Anfield, Cole Palmer’s growing importance at Chelsea, and Sevilla’s rocky season. They then take a look at the Round of 16 draws of the Champions League before talking about the CAF Awards, the AFCON Provisional List for the Super Eagles, and,...

It’s a 2-man show today on the Pod with Ifedotun and Chike. They discuss Unai Emery making history with Spurs, Manchester United, Chelsea & Bayern’s humiliating defeats, the title race in Italy, some Champions League previews, the CAF awards, and Victor Boniface’s importance to Bayer Leverkusen and Super Eagles. Here is an outline of our discussions:  PART 1 [0:01] ~ Intro [0:50]  ~ Spotify Wr...

Not your usual start to a football podcast, but we kicked this episode off by talking about Jay Z and our favorite albums from the Hip-Hop legend. Afterwards, we talk about Manchester City and their draw against Spurs (and the blunder by referee, Simon Hooper), Arsenal’s great form, the trials and tribulations of Marcus Rashford, and Rodrygo’s hot form at Real Madrid. Then, we introduce a new segm...

That Garnacho goal. Phew! We talk about it this week on the show, as well as Arsenal’s win at Brentford that saw them move to the top of the league. We touch on Manchester City’s draw with Liverpool, the fantastic duel between Aston Villa and Spurs, Chelsea’s worrying loss, a bit of Bundesliga, Eredivisie, and Ligue 1 before previewing the Champions League. Here is an outline of our discussions: ...

The Nigerian National Football Team (we won’t be referring to them as the “Super Eagles” till they get their act together) dropped 4 valuable points in their embarrassing draws with Lesotho and Zimbabwe. The Crew discusses this in detail. They also talk about John Mikel Obi’s trending week, Everton’s being used as a scapegoat by the EPL, Real Madrid’s growing injury list, managerial changes this p...

It’s an almost full house today on the pod today. The crew discusses the madness that was the Chelsea and Man City clash. 8 goals... Who would have thought? We responded to a fan mail on how managers should be judged when battling an injury crisis. We also talk about Girona and the title charge in Spain, Rudi Garcia's job at Napoli, react to the latest Super Eagles squad list, and a lot more....

On this episode of the show, the crew discusses the VAR drama at St. James’ Park and everything that has followed. They also talk about Jeremy Doku and if his form is a threat to Jack Grealish, Brighton’s inability to keep clean sheets, Rasmus Højlund’s struggles at Manchester United, Harry Kane’s Der Klassiker masterclass, some Champions League preview, NPFL Update, and what the lack of Nigerian...

On this episode of the pod, we discuss the Manchester Derby and City’s dominance, Jude Bellingham inspiring a comeback in his first El Clasico, and Harry Kane & Eddie Nketiah scoring hat-tricks. We also break down Sandro Tonali’s suspension and how it affects Newcastle’s ambitions for the season then, of course, we talk about Lionel Messi winning his 8th Ballon d’Or award. Here is an outline o...

On today’s show, it’s Chike and Ifedotun breaking down this past weekend of football. Ifedotun was part of the Happy Corner road trip crew that traveled to Ikenne to watch the South West Derby between Remo Stars and Sporting Lagos. We talk about that experience in detail, as well as updates from leagues around Europe. Then we preview the Champions League. Here is an outline of our discussions:  PA...

On today’s episode, the crew discusses the Super Eagles’ two friendlies against Saudi Arabia and Mozambique and lament the goal-keeper challenges being faced by the team. They also talk about the AFCON draws, Ashleigh Plumptre’s debut hat-trick, and Manchester United’s takeover update. There are some bits on Nigerian athletes in other sports - Israel Adesanya, Sodiq Yusuff, and Divine Oduduru. Her...

On this episode of the show, the crew discusses Arsenal finally (FINALLY) beating Man City, Scott McTominay magic for Man Utd, Jude Bellingham & Serhou Guirassy’s scoring streaks, Olivier Giroud going in goal for Milan, we react to the Super Eagles’ team list ahead of the upcoming friendlies and talk about Sporting Lagos’ fine start to life in the NPFL. Here is an outline of our discussions: ...

On this edition of the show, Sola, Dotun, Bayo, and Chike discuss the hottest topics from this past weekend in the football world. As expected, the VAR controversy in the Spurs vs. Liverpool game leads the way for this episode, but we touch on other topics as well; both Manchester teams losing, Ligue 1 updates, Lautaro Martinez’s pulling an Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, the NPFL resuming, and then we play...

In this episode, it’s the trio of Bayo, Chike, and Ifedotun holding it down for the show. The crew discusses the North London Derby, Ramsdale getting dropped for Raya, Manchester United snapping their losing streak, Liverpool’s title chances, Ajax in chaos, worries for Chelsea, Newcastle's BIG win (+ our FPL woes), and Federico Gatti’s bizarre own goal for Juventus. We also talk a little bit o...

On this episode of the pod, we talk about Terem Moffi’s magnificent performance against PSG and whether he can help Nice get into the Champions League. We also talk about the Milan Derby, Manchester United’s loss to Brighton, the Champions League preview, as well some #BirdWatch. [Apologies for the quality of the audio in some parts of the Man Utd vs. Brighton bit]. Here is an outline of the discu...

On this episode (which is the second half of the previous episode’s recording), the crew has an in-depth discussion on the Saudi Pro League as well as the appointment of former Super Eagles Left-Back, Michael Emenalo as its first-ever Director of Football. Believe it or not, we somehow managed to bring Hushpuppi into this, while the famous Ghostbusters also get a mention. That aside, a few specifi...

It’s a full house on the pod this week. The crew discusses Victor Osimhen’s hat trick against São Tomé and Príncipe, his growth as a player, his partnership with Taiwo Awoniyi, and the positives in the Super Eagles’ huge win. They also talk about Benjamin Šeško’s outstanding goal for Slovenia and if the classic #9s are making a return to the beautiful game. Oh, and there’s talk about Jay-Jay Okoch...

This week on the pod, Chukkie is unavailable to gloat about Arsenal’s win over Manchester United. Sola is also unavailable. Bayo, Ifedotun, and Chike discuss that game in detail as well as a hat-trick of hat-tricks in the Premier League and Chelsea’s loss to Forest. They also review the transfer window as well as give their reactions to the Champions League draws before rounding up with some Super...

This week on the pod, Dotun and Chukkie are back but Sola is away on coaching duties. Along with Chike and Bayo, they talk about Luis Rubiales and the pathetic mess he’s found himself in and his strange defiant stance. They also talk about Arsenal’s draw at Fulham, Newcastle’s collapse against Liverpool, Manchester United’s comeback win and if it brought more worries than relief, Jude Bellingham (...

Manchester United and their poor display at Spurs is our main talking point this week. Should fans be worried? We’ll speak our minds. We also review an impressive Women’s World Cup tournament now that it's over, Chelsea’s defeat at West Ham, we talk about Brighton, the numerous players who’ve gotten injured, and we round up by discussing our preferred attack for the Super Eagles at next year’s...

Harry Kane finally left Spurs! The guys get into this move, and what this means for his career. They also talk about NFF’s tasteless statement in response to FIFPRO’s support for the Falcons (it was so bad, Septa Unella from Game of Thrones made an appearance), and the Moises Caicedo drama. But first, they give their answers on who the best EPL striker they’ve ever seen following Haaland’s brace [...

It’s a full house on our first episode of this podcast with Chike, Bayo, Ifedotun, Chukkie, and Sola. We discuss recent news in the football world and, of course, the happenings in Nigerian football.  Part 1 ~Review: Arsenal v Manchester City Community Shield  ~Mikel Arteta’s big summer at Arsenal. Make or break season for him? ~Liverpool gets a facelift in the midfield ~Man Utd lands a striker; R...

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