Talking Tactics

In this episode of "Talking with..." Daniel sits down with Mutanda Kwesele. Picking up where they left the first conversation, Daniel and Mutanda talk about coaching, what it means to coach, what a coach is, where are African coaches, and how Pep Guardiola has changed the sport. Follow Mutanda Website: https://www.therisingpoint.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheRisingPoint1 Become a patron... h...

Daniel and Have Hope discuss the retirement of Eden Hazard, his time at Chelsea, his failed move to Real Madrid, who is the current face of football, and why FIFA is actively botching the World Cup (hint: greed). On Talking Tactics Extra: More information was revealed about Will and Jada's marriage, and Israel's occupation of Palestine. Support the podcast on Apple or Patreon to join the discussio...

Daniel and Have Hope discuss Barcelona being investigated in Spain for corruption and bribery, Jude Bellingham learning from Luka Modric, Manchester City suffering their first loss of the season, the Tottenham/Liverpool game being marred by incompetence by referees, Manchester United stumbling, Chelsea scoring goals (!), and Victor Osimhen is a forgiving human. On Talking Tactics Extra: Have Hope...

Daniel and Have Hope discuss the Madrid Derby, the north London Derby, whether Liverpool can rekindle their Manchester City rivalry, Chelsea being in shambles, what is an 8-0 loss, Harry Kane's first Bayern Munich hat trick, Lukaku firing for Roma, and Ajax fans ready to riot in defence of their football club. On Talking Tactics Extra: Is EA's FC 24 worth buying? Daniel got an early access... Supp...

Daniel and Have Hope discuss Chelsea's disarray, Manchester United and Erik ten Hag not finding the right balance, Barcelona's addition of Joao Felix producing dividends, and whether Julian Nagelsmann managing the Germany national team is the right choice for his career and the country? On Talking Tactics Extra: Before the podcast we talk about the writer/actor strike in Hollywood, and the ramific...

Daniel and Have Hope discuss Luis Rubiales resignation from the Royal Spanish Football Federation. Marco Verratti leaves Paris Saint-Germain for Qatar and the need to take your career seriously. Richarlison is going to therapy. Best free kick taker of all time. Jude Bellingham is young, but impressive. Then we take your questions on Chelsea, Jose Mourinho, and football aesthetics. Have Hope's Webs...

In this episode of "Talking with..." Daniel sits down with Mutanda Kwesele. They discuss Mutanda growing up in Seattle, Washington after moving to the United States from Zambia. How he became a professional footballer, and ways his journey shaped his view of the sport. Then how the United States' political posture can be seen in American football, and why American football and football don't easil...

Daniel and Have Hope discuss whether it's worth thinking about Manchester City being challenged. Three wide players employed by Manchester United: Mason Greenwood to Getafe, Jadon Sancho relationship's with Erik ten Hag, and can Antony be allowed to play after Brazil dropped him? Is there a way to do offside that isn't off-putting, and Chelsea are doing what has never been done, but don't understa...

Have Hope and Daniel discuss drama on the Spain national team / Spanish football politics. Lamine Yamal's status as next-one-up at Barcelona. Can Lionel Messi change the relationship American youths have with football? Darwin Nunez came clutch v Newcastle. What is a Kai Havertz? Have Hope's Website https://havehopefootballhut.com Subscribe to Daniel's newsletter project: Off Target https://offtarg...

Daniel and Have Hope discuss Mason Greenwood's dismissal from Manchester United, Chelsea's maladaptation, Mason Mount's new dynamic, Premier League refereeing, Harry Kane to Bayern Munich, chill with "Jude Bellingham is a Zidane re-gen," and how much money is too much to attend a football match, even if Lionel Messi is playing? Have Hope's Website https://havehopefootballhut.com Subscribe to Danie...

Daniel, Have Hope, and Carl discuss Neymar's transfer to Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia, how the move signals the unfortunate end of what promised to be an all-time great career, and the great generation that failed to launch. [It was the whole episode, we'll get back to normal podding next week.] Join the FPL season! https://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto-join/si4203 Have Hope's Website https:/...

Daniel, Have Hope, and Carl discuss Neymar's future in Paris, who will win La Liga, is there any point to watch the Bundesliga, Serie A's parity, the future of Romelu Lukaku, which clubs are best positioned for Top 5 in the Premier League, Harry Kane's Tottenham outlook, and some brave predictions for the upcoming season. Join the FPL season! https://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto-join/si4...

Have Hope and Daniel discuss Harry Kane being closer to leaving Tottenham than ever before as Bayern Munich continue to push. Should Victor Osimhen consider the Saudi Pro League over playing in Europe? Ousmane Dembélé joining Paris Saint-Germain would leave Barcelona's attack short. Is Carlo Ancelotti overstaying his welcome. Are Juventus more a criminal organization than football club? Have Hope'...

Have Hope and Daniel discuss Paris Saint-Germain accepting a €300 million bid for Kylian Mbappé, and Saudi Arabian football is willing to pay him €700 million. Can that sum be rejected? Lionel Messi is taking over Major League Soccer: does he have the capacity to alter America's relationship with football? Lastly, can women's football be marketed into a better position, or is the conditioning of a...

Daniel and Have Hope discuss Chelsea's preseason starts in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Cristiano Ronaldo thinks the Saudi Pro League is the next big thing, Lionel Messi is too famous to do normal things, and Benjamin Mendy has a new club after his acquittal in the United Kingdom. Have Hope's Website https://havehopefootballhut.com Subscribe to Daniel's newsletter project: Off Target https://offta...

Daniel and Have Hope discuss the future of Kylian Mbappé and Paris Saint-Germain. How much is enough for Tottenham to sell Harry Kane? Mason Mount is Manchester United's new No. 7. Is tribalism the driving force behind football, and did Pep ruin German football, or was that Germany's doing? Have Hope's Website https://havehopefootballhut.com Subscribe to Daniel's newsletter project: Off Target htt...

In this episode of "Talking with..." Daniel sits down with Jared Ball. They discuss Jared growing up in Maryland and how his interest in the football has evolved over time given his and the game's political stances. How sports were and are used by imperial nations to control their populations, and how those populations can use sport to highlight or interrogate areas of interest. The customary quic...

Daniel and Have Hope discuss Mason Mount to Manchester United, fan culture, why is Pochettino being so brazen already, and offside is changing again. Have Hope's Website https://havehopefootballhut.com Subscribe to Daniel's newsletter project: Off Target https://offtarget.substack.com Become a TT patron! https://www.patreon.com/join/talkingtactics Follow Talking Tactics https://www.twitter.com/taI...

Daniel and Have Hope discuss Bayern Munich's €70 million bid for Harry Kane, Declan Rice to Man City, Mason Mount's future, and Kai Havertz to Arsenal. Have Hope's Website https://havehopefootballhut.com Subscribe to Daniel's newsletter project: Off Target https://offtarget.substack.com Become a TT patron! https://www.patreon.com/join/talkingtactics Follow Talking Tactics https://www.twitter.com/t...

Daniel, Have Hope, and Carl discuss Chelsea players going to the Saudi Pro League, what is Kai Havertz, and whether Pep Guardiola has ruined football. Have Hope's Website https://havehopefootballhut.com Carl's work https://theathletic.com/author/carl-anka Subscribe to Daniel's newsletter project: Off Target https://offtarget.substack.com Become a TT patron! https://www.patreon.com/join/talkingtact...

Daniel and Carl discuss the Champions League final, Romelu Lukaku, André Onana, Manchester City's treble, and is the future of Kylian Mbappé bound to Manchester United's ownership? Carl's work https://theathletic.com/author/carl-anka Subscribe to Daniel's newsletter project: Off Target https://offtarget.substack.com Have Hope's Website https://havehopefootballhut.com Become a TT patron! https://ww...

Daniel and Have Hope discuss players being lured by the Saudi Pro League, Karim Benzema's Real Madrid career, Eden Hazard leaving Spain, Zlatan Ibrahimovic's retirement, and the Champions League final between Manchester City and Inter Milan is this weekend. Have Hope's Website https://havehopefootballhut.com Subscribe to Daniel's newsletter project: Off Target https://offtarget.substack.com Become...

Daniel and Have Hope discuss the end of the 2022/23 Premier League. Harry Kane's great season. Arsenal's disappointment. Chelsea's failure. Everton's survival. Messi's return. Lukaku and Meg Thee Stallion. Luton Town's stadium. Joao Felix's future. Have Hope's Website https://havehopefootballhut.com Subscribe to Daniel's newsletter project: Off Target https://offtarget.substack.com Become a TT pat...

Daniel and Have Hope discuss Vinícius Júnior, Real Madrid, Spain, and Spanish racism. We'll talk about who won the league next week. Subscribe to Daniel's newsletter project: Off Target https://offtarget.substack.com On Vinicius: https://offtarget.substack.com/p/vinicius-real-madrid-spain-racism-valencia Have Hope's Website https://havehopefootballhut.com Become a TT patron! https://www.patreon.co...

Daniel and Carl discuss the Champions League semi-finals, Denzel Dumfries / the lottery, will Liverpool qualify for the Champions League, and expectations for Pochettino's Chelsea next season. Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/join/talkingtactics Carl's work on The Athletic https://theathletic.com/author/carl-anka/ Follow the second podcast here: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/ta...