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Tifo Football Podcast

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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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Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Sensible Transfers: Arsenal, Leicester City & Brighton 13.08.2020

Welcome to Sensible Transfers. In this series, we look at teams, analyse their problem areas, and then suggest incoming transfers that could solve those problems. Today we're looking at Arsenal, Leicester City & Brighton.   1. Arsenal - 00:01  2. Leicester City - 24:11 3. Brighton and Hove Albion - 36:14 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sensible Transfers: Manchester City, Wolves & Crystal Palace 11.08.2020

Welcome to Sensible Transfers. In this series, we look at teams, analyse their problem areas, and then suggest incoming transfers that could solve those problems. Today we're looking at Manchester City, Wolves and Crystal Palace. 1. Manchester City - 25:10  2. Wolves - 40:19 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Coaching Goalkeepers, with Les Cleevely 06.08.2020

What’s unusual about David De Gea’s technique? How did Rob Green feel after his mistake at the 2010 World Cup? Long-time goalkeeping coach Les Cleevely stops by the pod to talk about the technical and emotional challenges encountered in the position and how to overcome them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's Going On At Aston Villa? 2020 Edition 04.08.2020

What to expect from the new Sporting Director Johan Lange? What effect has Christian Purslow had on Aston Villa? What are the ownership's plans for the future? Will Jack Grealish stay? And what does life look like now for Dean Smith? Gregg Evans joins Tifo to discuss the above and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ballon D'or, Bielsa, Relegated Players & Leicester 30.07.2020

Who should've won the Ballon D'or? Would Marcelo Bielsa work at a European giant? Which relegated European players should you look out for? And What on earth happened to Leicester City? The above and more all answered in today's Tifo Football Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's Going On At Burnley? 2020 Edition 28.07.2020

Dyche vs Garlick, recruitment strategy, a first-class academy, Dwight McNeil and that plane... Andy Jones joins Tifo to discuss the above and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Producer Ben 23.07.2020

Producer Ben, of the Totally Football Show & Guardian Football Weekly fame, joins Tifo for a right old dig around into the annals of time... Channel 4, LBC, the Guardian, Muddy Knees, and even an anecdote about his friend Paul (Wrestling's Triple H). All of the above and more in today's episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Saudi Arabia, beIN sports & Newcastle United 21.07.2020

Last week, Saudi Arabia permanently banned beIN sports from operating in the Kingdom. There is now no legal way to watch the Premier League in the country. What happened? Why? And how does this impact a potential takeover of Newcastle United? The Athletic's Matt Slater joins Tifo to discuss the above and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Man City Verdict, Mourinho's Tottenham, Bruno Fernandes and Everton 16.07.2020

The Ornstein & Chapman Podcast - Why Manchester City’s Champions League ban was lifted Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's Going On At Arsenal? 2020 Edition 14.07.2020

What's next for Matteo Guendouzi? What has Bukayo Saka's journey been like? Will William Saliba start next season? And who exactly is in charge of Arsenal's recruitment? James McNicholas and Amy Lawrence join Tifo to discuss the above, plus: Alex Stewart on Arsenal's new formation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's Going On At Wigan Athletic? 2020 Edition 09.07.2020

In June 2020, Au Yeung Wai Kay spent roughly £41m to become the majority stakeholder of Wigan Athletic. The same day, he placed the club into administration. Since, 75 staff have been made redundant, administrators will oversee the sale of valuable players, and Wigan will likely incur a 12-point deduction, placing the club in the Championship's relegation zone... Adam Crafton joins Tifo to answer...

What's Going On At Norwich City? 2020 Edition 07.07.2020

Supreme individual talent, but what's happened to the team? Michael Bailey joins Tifo to discuss... Plus, Todd Cantwell, why Emi Buendia isn't playing in the ten, what will Norwich's Premier League income enable the team to achieve next season? Oh, and just what were 'Canary Bonds'? This and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul & Jo Lake: I'm Not Really Here 02.07.2020

Paul and Jo Lake, husband and wife, join Tifo to discuss the process of writing Paul's autobiography (ghostwritten by Jo). Paul's story deals with elation and depression; when life doesn't work out the way you expect it to. The couple discuss the intimate nature of the writing process, their feelings a nearly a decade after release, and the reality and impact of serious injury behind the scenes.....

What's Going On At Hull City? 30.06.2020

Link to Adam's Hull City investigation: https://theathletic.co.uk/1885422/2020/06/22/hull-city-tigers-allam-championship/?=contentaudio  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Muddy Knees Media Co-Founder Iain Macintosh 25.06.2020

He sold black bin bags and worked on building sites, but now - Iain Macintosh - the co-founder of Muddy Knees Media, is one of the dedicated team responsible for a podcast sensation. Namely, the Totally Football Show, flagship podcast of the Muddy Knees production house, and vehicle for high flyers such as James Richardson and Producer Ben (now Executive Producer). Iain joins Tifo to answer all so...

What's Going On At Bournemouth? 23.06.2020

A high dependence on broadcasting income, an 83% wages-to-turnover ratio, and a difficult set of fixtures ahead, what could relegation look like for AFC Bournemouth? Peter Rutzler joins Tifo to discuss the above, plus, why does the club struggle with the return of injured players? What happened with Ryan Fraser? And what's the future for Eddie Howe? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

The Transfer Market & 21st Club 18.06.2020

When will the transfer window come back? What can we expect? How much has the Covid-19 pandemic impacted football's finances? Omar Chaudhuri of 21st Club joins Tifo to discuss the above, AND the work he is doing with the Canadian Premier League. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's Going On At Watford? 2020 Edition 16.06.2020

Can Watford survive the drop? Who are the key players in the hunt for safety? Just what happened with Quique Sánchez Flores' second stint at the club? And what about Watford's several young, exciting talents; how close are they to first team appearances? Adam Leventhal joins Tifo to discuss all of the above and more on this special cross-over episode of The Athletic's Premier League Countdown Podc...

Which Football Club Should You Buy? 11.06.2020

Tifo is joined by Charles Gould, Founder of Retexo, a data and analytics company with a difference. Charles helps ownership groups find their perfect staff, with an emphasis on sporting directors. Retexo also helps groups decide which football clubs to invest in, and, builds in-depth networks of coaches in order to search out those undervalued in the marketplace. Also, Charles has met a psychopath...

What's Going On At Manchester City? 2020 Edition 09.06.2020

Football in returning, and Sam Lee joins Tifo to discuss all things Manchester City. Can the team win the Champions League? How have defensive injuries, Fernadinho's new role and Rodri's arrival impacted the season? And what's the latest with the case currently at the Court of Arbitration for Sport? All of the above and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ian Burchnall, Head Coach of Östersunds FK 04.06.2020

Ian Burchnall, 37 year old from Leicester, is Head Coach at Östersunds FK in Sweden's top football league, a role previously held by Graham Potter. Ian discusses his coaching philosophy, the importance of networking, the extracurricular activities he and his players engage in such as an annual performance in the town (last year's was a musical), and the life of a British coach abroad with his fami...

What's Going On At Southampton? 2020 Edition 02.06.2020

Two points away from Ralph Hasenhuttl's safe 36, will Southampton beat the drop? (Yes). What was so special about Danny Ings this season? How bad would a Højbjerg departure be? And why does the academy have so few Premier League-level coaches? All this and more, as Tifo are joined by Carl Anka of The Athletic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Made in Africa: The History of African Players in English Football 28.05.2020

The Guardian’s Ed Aarons joins Tifo to talk about his new book, Made In Africa. Charting the course of early pioneers and latter day stars, it examines the challenges faced by African players moving to the United Kingdom, exploring the treatment they faced and - often - the legacy they were able to leave in spite of such tremendous prejudice Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...

What's Going On At Leicester City? 2020 Edition 26.05.2020

What's happening with the new stadium expansion and the new training ground? How are the club expanding their commercial operation? Should supporters be concerned about transfer speculation? And which player has improved the most since Brendan Rodgers' arrival? The Athletic's Rob Tanner joins Tifo to discuss all of the above and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Analysis, Transfers & The A-League, with Justin McMahon 21.05.2020

The A-League's transfer system is a unique beast. Joining Tifo to shine a light on it is Justin McMahon, head of football analysis at Sydney FC. Why are there no domestic transfer fees? How can you surprise a team you play three times a year? And how does opposition analysis work during a game? All these questions answered and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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