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Tifo Football Podcast
In-depth tactical, historical & geopolitical breakdowns of the beautiful game. From the team behind the Tifo Football YouTube channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episodes
Arsenal's Strikerless System & Old Trafford Protests 04.05.2021 1:03:17
Exciting times on the podcast as we welcome brand spanking new Tifo recruit JJ Bull: his first staff job is to tell us all about Arsenal's strikerless system. Joe and Seb talk through the ins and the outs of the Manchester United protests which put paid to yesterday's game against Liverpool at Old Trafford, and we find out all about Edinson Cavani's (reputed) passion for hunting. All of this, and...
The Champions League, The Sopranos and Christina Aguilera 30.04.2021 1:01:08
Manchester City and PSG play a game of two halves, Neymar appears and disappears, and Chelsea control Madrid. Alex and Joe saunter through the Champions League fixtures this week, stopping along the way to visit the Sopranos and Christina Aguilera. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Striker-less Man City, The Joys Of ASM & Sevilla Stoppage Time 27.04.2021 1:03:56
Seb and Alex are once again joined by The Athletic's Nick Miller, (Joe stayed up to watch The Oscars) to discuss the 'joy of watching' Allan Saint-Maximin, a soon-to-be well-oiled Chelsea team, some comically bad time-keeping from a referee in Seville and why it STILL wasn't a bad idea to sack Jose Mourinho a week before the League Cup final! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...
The Super League Aftermath: Perez' Rambling, Henry's Gillet And Fit & Proper Punishment 23.04.2021 48:14
The Super League has been shut down, for now... Joe, Seb and Alex reflect on its demise, discuss what repercussions the individuals or indeed clubs should face and what 50+1 ownership means... Plus Seb’s team played Alex’s team, so some *actual* football got a mention too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Super League & Jose Mourinho Sacked 19.04.2021 45:52
James Montague, author of 'The Billionaires Club', joins the podcast to talk through the mechanics of the proposed breakaway Super League, while Joe, Alex and Seb react to the news of Jose Mourinho's sacking. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Brilliant Jude Bellingham, Neymar Bias & Is Pep All Tinkered Out? 16.04.2021 1:16:10
Joe, Seb and Alex discuss the Champions League and ask such questions as is De Bruyne the best all-round midfielder in the world? Is Neymar under-appreciated? Why are there no notes on the Chelsea vs Porto game? Plus, Seb sits down with renown author and journalist Mike Calvin to discuss his new book: 'Whose Game Is It Anyway?' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Man Utd Tax, West Ham Harmony & Leeds' Low-Block 13.04.2021 1:12:59
Joe, Seb and Tifo super-sub, The Athletic's Nick Miller, discuss the Sheringham-Berbatov-Carrick trophy, what came first: team spirit or good results for David Moyes' West Ham and whether or not Leeds traded Bielsa-Ball for a smash and grab victory? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
King Keylor, Mount's Class & Keita Struggles: The Champions League Quarter Finals 09.04.2021 1:02:28
Joe, Seb and Alex discuss walking synonyms, Game of Thrones analogies, floor cleaning, and furniture adverts... Oh and the small matter of how Real Madrid, Liverpool, PSG, Bayern, Chelsea, Porto, Man City and Dortmund began their Champions League quarter-finals. Plus, how Kevin de Bruyne's data analysts got him a bumper new deal at Man City. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...
Man City Quadruple, The Yorkshire Derby and Trouble on the Continent 06.04.2021 58:02
Manchester City are 6/1 to win the quadruple. Can they? Also, what does Sheffield United's impending relegation tell us about Leeds United's future? Arsenal are back in losing ways, or Liverpool are back in winning ways, you decide. And how many of Europe's elite might not make it to the Champions League next season? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Who's Close To Greatness? (And other listener questions) 02.04.2021 51:08
Joe, Alex and Seb respond to your questions... Is Sergio Aguero better than Alan Shearer? Would a combined Dutch/Belgian league actually work? Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's scouting tips and what do horses really dream of? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Can England Actually Win The Euros? 30.03.2021 46:37
Joe returns to talk England with Alex and Seb. Can they actually win the Euros? Which of Gareth Southgate's brilliant attacking players is going to miss out? Also: Qatar. With Norway's players protesting over the weekend, what's expected of international players in this situation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Future Of International Football & A Very Special Iain Hume Interview 26.03.2021 1:01:23
In Joe's continued absence, Seb and Alex discuss the landscape of international football, Frank De Boer’s Netherlands, and Tim Krul's special move. Plus, Seb speaks to former Leicester, Preston and Canada international Iain Hume on head injuries and how a skull fracture nearly cost him his life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Two Faces Of Arsenal, Redmond's "Twilight Zone" & The Next 'Super Manager' 23.03.2021 1:06:09
In Joe's absence, Seb and Alex take the reins... A thorough tactical assessment of Mikel Arteta's two-faced Arsenal, Nathan Redmond's 'level', how six goals can ever be boring and where the next 'super manager' is going to come from? - Could Xabi Alonso be it? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chelsea, Chess, Antonio's Allegiance & PL Survival 19.03.2021 1:00:33
With Man City & Chelsea both through to the quarter finals of the Champions League, Tifo talks Tuchel, Kante, Gundogan, and about how badly their pre-season predictions have gone! Plus, an argument over Atalanta's curious set-piece routine and why Michail Antonio should be playing for England at this summers' Euros. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Going 'Full Lamela', Versatile Stones & Time-Wasters 16.03.2021 52:45
Joe and Alex try in vain lift Seb's spirits following a North London derby defeat for Spurs, while also exploring the dangers of going 'Full Lamela'... Solskjaer’s live-coaching, John Stones' perfect timing and what 'NLD' really means to Joe! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pepe's Head, Agnelli's Tears & Joan Laporta's Back! 12.03.2021 1:04:42
Joe & Seb dissect some the drama, irony and ecstasy from the midweek Champions League action as poetic justice (and Pepe's forehead) saw Juventus eliminated by ten-man Porto... Seb caught up with The Athletic's Matt Slater for more on Agnelli's evil plans for UCL reform, plus, more VAR fury and what next for the returning Joan Laporta at Barcelona? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...
One Part Cantona, One Part Keane & Steve Bruce's Mole 09.03.2021 1:03:47
With Alex away, Joe and Seb are joined by Nick Miller to talk through the Manchester derby, Bayern Munich against Borussia Dortmund, and - with slightly less enthusiasm - West Brom vs Newcastle. Also: Whether Seb could re-create that Harry Kane wonder-goal and gardening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Lillo & Pep, Roy Hodgson's Future & Adama Traore's Goal Drought 05.03.2021 54:46
After a busy midweek round of Premier League fixtures, the Tifo team explore: If Adama Traore is as bad as his numbers suggest, why Crystal Palace might struggle to one-day move on from Roy Hodgson and how Manchester City have condensed the pitch to deal with a condensed fixture schedule. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Luke Shaw's Hearing, David Moyes’ Dream Midfielder & 'Mr Humble' Christensen 02.03.2021 53:38
If David Moyes had a dream footballer, it would be Thomas Soucek right? Plus, whether Michail Antonio is 'elite' and if Seb really does know the handball rule? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hudson-Odoi’s Redemption, Musiala’s Future & Leeds Buy A Pitch 26.02.2021 58:56
Has Hudson-Odoi proven Tuchel wrong or was that his plan all along? How boring was Atalanta vs Real Madrid and what happened to that Galactico spirit? Plus, who is leading the Tifo Fantasy League? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mediocre Arsenal, Calvert-Lewin's Euros & MORE Subs Being Subbed 23.02.2021 1:00:25
Why does Hector Bellerin continue to start for Arsenal? Would you pick Dominic Calvert-Lewin over Harry Kane at this summer's European Championships? And most intriguing: Would Marcos Alonso survive an apocalypse? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mbappe vs Haaland, PSG "Hammer" Barcelona + Dortmund’s managers 19.02.2021 47:27
This time the team is Champions League game relevant. Joe, Seb and Alex discuss the 'hammering' of Barcelona by PSG, Mbappe inspiring Haaland, and Pochettino directing the Orcs... Plus, what will Marco Rose do with Dortmund, will Scott Parker keep Fulham up and Odegaard's start to life at Arsenal? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Erik Lamela: Agent Of Chaos & How Leicester Can Stay In The Top 4 16.02.2021 45:05
This time Joe Seb and Alex take a dive deep into Spurs' performance this season - is Mourinho the right man to take them forward, what are Lamela strengths, and is Lloris good enough for a top 6 team? Plus they discuss Leicester City’s lacklustre set-pieces and Brendan Rodger’s ideal fit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Van de Beek, Subbing Subs, Richarlison & Chewing Gum 12.02.2021 51:18
The Tifo Podcast is game relevant again! Joe, Seb and Alex discuss why it looks like Donny Van de Beek’s teammates don't like passing to him, Richarlison’s best position, the ignominy of a substitute being substituted, and Joe’s dislike of chewing gum! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Phil Foden, Wet Weather, 'Neto Stark' & Transfers Post-Brexit 09.02.2021 1:04:50
The Tifo Podcast is game relevant! Joe, Seb and Alex discuss broad footballing themes relevant to the games from the weekend... Liverpool vs Man City including Guardiola’s handling of Phil Foden and goalkeeping confidence. Newcastle vs Southampton, Man United vs Everton, and Wolves vs Leicester. Plus Alex speaks to Reece Chambers from Sci Sports about what a 'GBE' is and how it will impact clubs s...
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