Talking Tactics

Talking Tactics discuss how Naby Keita might be feeling in Guinea, and how Paul Pogba might have changed things, if at all. Were health officials playing a larger game during Brazil v Argentina? UCL draw, and Have Hope updating his list of margins. The passing of Jean-Pierre Adams. Questions on Tammy Abraham, Messi v Ronaldo, Wenger changing the World Cup (forgive the ranting). Also, can you compa...

Talking Tactics discuss Mbappé staying with Paris Saint-Germain after broken Real Madrid negotiations. Is it wise for PSG to pass on €200 million for one season of "MNM," and what happens to Madrid this season? Also, Have Hope has issues with social media. If Chelsea can't play Hudson-Odoi, should he follow Abraham's example and leave town? Man City 5-0 Arsenal. Cristiano Ronaldo is a Man United p...

Talking Tactics are joined by NiiNii FC (of BlueLionsTV) to discuss Chelsea 2-0 Arsenal. Lukaku's return. Tuchel's pre-season. Koundé ramifications. Arsenal are wounded, but what are they doing? Saka being booed. Pogba balling. Kane to City speculation. Vinicius' final form. Memphis Depay is good, but Messi was Messi. Abraham's Roma debut. Nice / Marseille brawl; and your questions about Liverpool...

Talking Tactics are joined by Paul Ansorge (of No Question About That) to discuss Manchester United 5-1 Leeds United. The masterclass of Paul Pogba. How good is Bruno really? Why can't Souness just give Pogba his credit? Harry Kane to Man City needs to happen. Chelsea looked good, but they need Lukaku. Have Hope on Messi to PSG, and the circus going on with Mbappe, Cristiano, and Real Madrid. And...

Talking Tactics discuss the apparent departure of Lionel Messi from Barcleona. His press conference. The wage structure at Barca. The future of the club, looking at CVC, and the Super League. Is Paris Saint-Germain the right move? And you asked questions about Sergio Aguero, salary caps, Olympic medals, and why footballer's social media feels dull. Follow Carl on Twitter https://www.twitter.com/An...

Talking Tactics discuss Jack Grealish to Man City. Harry Kane refusing to train with Tottenham. Chelsea's striker: Is is Haaland? Is it Lukaku? Where is the money, Roman? When will Messi sign his contract? Are Real Madrid playing a waiting game with Haaland, Pogba, and Mbappe? With The Super League winning in court, Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Juventus played their cards correctly; and people say...

Talking Tactics discuss what they've been watching at the Olympics. Chelsea haven't yet purchased at striker; where is Erling Haaland? Is Tammy Abraham to Arsenal a good move? Manchester United have a decision to make with Pogba, but they've added Sancho, and Varane seems likely. Can Varane be the best in a defensive partnership. Any good football films. How will Memphis Depay fair at Barcelona, a...

Talking Tactics discuss Ramos to PSG, and what the Parisians might do with their wealth of talent. Which will be the first big transfer: Haaland to Chelsea, Pogba to Paris, Kane to Manchester City, or Mbappe to Real Madrid? Why did Kane sign a six-year extension? Are Chelsea playing with Varane to mess with Manchester United. What's happening with Griezmann? Messi is in Miami. Questions on the NBA...

Talking Tactics discuss EURO 2020, but first the Copa America final. Argentina win a major trophy with Messi, thanks to Angel Di Maria. What does it mean for Messi's legacy, and why international football really does matter. Brazil, simply, are in a bad place. Italy are the champions of Europe. Donnarumma was massive, Chiellini and Bonucci were solid, and Chiesa was lightning. The win came at Engl...

Talking Tactics discuss EURO 2020. Italy beat Spain via penalties, should Morata have taken one even if he got the equalizer. England beat a resilient but underpowered Denmark. Is the format of the competition fair, is "home-pitch advantage" real, and should you be mad at the dive or the call? Argentina and Brazil face either other in the Copa America final on Saturday. Italy and England play each...

Talking Tactics discuss EURO 2020. Denmark continue their feel-good story in the absence of Christian Eriksen. Should Sweden have been down to 10 against Ukraine? Austria made Italy sweat. Can you blame De Ligt, and might supercomputers know something about Czech Republic? Do Belgium have enough without De Bruyne and Eden Hazard, and what went wrong with Portugal? England take out Germany. Spain s...

Talking Tactics discuss EURO 2020. Wales surprise in Group A. How did Denmark survive Group B? Maybe De Boer isn't that bad? England and Croatia survive Group D. Spain advance despite Morata being Morata. In Group F Germany, Portugal, and Hungary played musical chairs. Benzema is off the mark. The Round of 16 is here, and there are some big games. Notably, Belgium v Portugal, England v Germany at...

Talking Tactics discuss EURO 2020. Italy send a message to start the competition. The unfortunate events surrounding Denmark and Christian Eriksen. Belgium seem dominant without De Bruyne and Eden Hazard. Pandev and Inter 2010. Arnautovic should be respectful. England beat Croatia. Daniel is "Scottish." Poland struggle v Slovakia. Spain make us suffer. Cristiano hates soft drinks, and France beat...

Talking Tactics discuss EURO 2020. We go through the groups, giving our opinions and expectations. We tackle Italy's style. Belgium's biological clock. England's confusing squad. Croatia's midfield. Netherlands sabotage. Spain's lack of leaders. France as favourites. How will Germany play, and will the weight expectation hinder Portugal's campaign? Also some club football news: Haaland to Chelsea....

Talking Tactics discuss Villarreal 1-1 Manchester United (11-10 pens) in the Europa League final: Emery wins it again and was Solskjaer exposed? Chelsea 1-0 Manchester City in the Champions League final: Guardiola's starting XI, Chelsea's ability to play on the counter, and Kante's resume is untouchable. End-of-season awards, and topical conversations about Conte, Zidane, Copa America, and the Eur...

Talking Tactics discuss Aguero and Manchester City. Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea, and Leicester trail behind. How to describe West Ham, Tottenham, and Arsenal? Atletico Madrid won La Liga: Have they breached Real and Barcelona? Milan are back in the Champions League. Juventus limp in thanks to Napoli. Lille take France at PSG's expense. And Lewandowski breaks the Bundesliga goals record....

Talking Tactics discuss Barcelona dropping out of the La LIga title race. Has Messi wasted his twilight years? Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid are the last two standing with one game left. Lille and PSG have one game left to decide the league. Barcelona beat Chelsea 4-0 in the Champions League final. Leicester beat Chelsea 1- 0 in the FA Cup final. Harry Kane supposedly wants out of Tottenham. Wil...

Talking Tactics discuss Juventus being in trouble. Cristiano Ronaldo's future. Mourinho to Roma. Atletico, Barca, Madrid, and Sevilla all draw. PSG gave ground to Lille. Neymar is staying in Paris. Dortmund are in the Top 4. Lewandowski leads the "G+A" charts in Europe, but is "G+A" relevant? Chelsea beat Man City: Is that good for the CL Final? Chelsea win the Super League, and building on last w...

Talking Tactics discuss Inter Milan winning Serie A, and stopping Juventus' quest for 10 consecutive scudettos. The La Liga title race is ever evolving with Atletico Madrid, Real Madrid, and Barcelona all managing to win their games this weekend. Ligue 1 also tight, can Lille hold off PSG? Manchester United and Liverpool had their game postponed due to protesting at Old Trafford, we discuss the si...

Talking Tactics discuss The Super League collapsing. Arsenal fans wanting their club sold. Manchester City 1-0 Tottenham in the League Cup final. Why does this thing exist? Mourinho sacked. What Bayern Munich hiring Julian Nagelsmann, would means for the Bundesliga. La Liga and Ligue 1 title races are tight. The Champions League semi-finals are here. And we take your questions on rule changes we'd...

Talking Tactics discuss the announcement made by 12 prestigious European clubs they will be leaving UEFA-formed competitions (the Champions League and Europa League) and creating their own version of European football called "The Super League," without the risk of relegation. Which leads to a larger conversation about capitalism, the historical precedent, and the nature / purpose of sport itself....

Talking Tactics discuss Tottenham 1-3 Manchester United: Mourinho's battle, and what happens with Harry Kane? What are Chelsea doing at striker? What is the Top 4 race if West Ham keep winning and Leicester keep losing? El Clasico gave us talking points. Conte has haters. Schalke's relegation. Champions League quarter-final second legs. Who should win the Ballon d'Or? - Check our Patreon page, and...

Talking Tactics discuss Atletico Madrid slipping while Barcelona and Real Madrid keep gaining points. Chelsea get dismantled by West Bromwich Albion. Mourinho is getting more defensive. Losing Claude, former AFTV regular. Juventus are battling for Top 4 in Serie A, and Inter Milan changed their logo. Where does Haaland go? Champions League preview. And your questions about manager transfer windows...

Talking Tactics discuss Sergio Aguero leaving Manchester City. Why him leaving City can feel like a loss in one's family. Has football changed for the better? Is devolution the same as evolution, on the semantic side? And we take your questions on who the greatest African footballer of all time is. Why would Chelsea use that picture of Kante? The last competitive Champions League final. - Check ou...

Talking Tactics discuss Hazard's injury, and whether he should be in the Belgium squad for the European Championship. Arsene Wenger wants to change the football calendar, does he have a good idea? Is this international break good for Barcelona? The Champions League quarter-final draw was made, we break down the ties to come. Have Hope explains his "Loser Syndrome" diagnosis of Atletico Madrid. Ten...