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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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Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Darwin Nunez de-registered in Saudi 19.02.2026 1:04:45

An incident of alleged racist abuse towards Real Madrid’s Vinícius Júnior by Benfica forward Gianluca Prestianni, Real Madrid’s improved form on the pitch, a bit of a blip for Barcelona and an unexpected situation for Darwin Nunez at Al-Hilal in the Saudi Pro League were all discussed on the Tifo football podcast.  This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jo...

West Ham rally, Forest sack Dyche & Spurs hire Igor Tudor 16.02.2026 1:08:40

The survival chances of West Ham United & Nottingham Forest plus the potential impact of new interim Tottenham Hotspur coach Igor Tudor were all discussed in the latest Tifo football podcast. This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features JJ Bull, Colin Millar & Reuben Pinder and is produced by Steve Hankey. Join the Tifo Discord Server - https://discord.gg/QCn...

Inside Frank's sacking at Tottenham Hotspur 13.02.2026 1:06:43

When Thomas Frank was appointed Tottenham Hotspur’s new head coach in June 2025, his task was to rebuild the club’s culture. But the defining image of his tenure — or rather the defining sound — was booing. And booing directed specifically at him. On today's Tifo Football Podcast, Joe Devine & Jon Mackenzie read and analyse Jack Pitt-Brooke and Jay Harris' inside read on Thomas Frank's sacking...

Picking Tottenham’s next manager after Frank sacked. 12.02.2026 1:13:22

Following the announcement of Tottenham Hotspur parting ways with manager Thomas Frank, in the latest Tifo football podcast we discuss why it went wrong, who should replace him in the interim as well as who the longer term appointee should be. This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie, Kaya Kaynak & Colin Millar and is produced by Steve Hankey. J...

The 'Title Race' is back! Man Utd make it four, and Newcastle struggle 09.02.2026 1:09:30

The resuscitation of the title race with Manchester City’s late win over Liverpool, Manchester United’s fourth consecutive Premier League victory, this time against ten man Tottenham Hotspur, and another defeat for Newcastle United against an impressive Brentford were all discussed in the latest Tifo football podcast. This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features JJ B...

Who should Man Utd's next manager be? 04.02.2026 1:20:07

JOIN THE NEW TIFO DISCORD: https://discord.gg/vvfz96FZXr What were you doing in 2003? What colour lightsaber would you have if they were real? How often do you walk nude around your flat? All perfectly normal questions to ask when deciding who Man United should hire as their next manager. Joe and Jon group the potential candidates and discuss what they'd bring to Old Trafford in the latest Tifo fo...

Are Man City okay? And Man Utd win again! 02.02.2026 1:09:33

Tottenham’s comeback draw against Manchester City, Man Utd’s last gasp win over Fulham & Chelsea’s likewise late winner against West Ham United were all discussed in the latest Tifo football podcast. This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features JJ Bull, Seb Stafford-Bloor & Reuben Pinder and is produced by Steve Hankey. FREDRIK VARFJELL / Contributor / AFP vi...

Arsenal's 100% record, Liverpool rebuild & Chelsea's LinkedIn 29.01.2026 57:15

The permutations for Premier League sides as the Champions League (League) phase comes to a conclusion, Arsenal’s management of domestic & European title chases to this point, what the plans should be for Liverpool in the summer, the communication style of Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior and the harm the financial might of English football causes to the broader football ecosystem were all dis...

Man Utd beat Arsenal and who will be relegated? 26.01.2026 1:09:03

Manchester United’s statement win over Arsenal to boost their Champions League hopes and keep the title race interesting, whether Leeds United will be sucked back into the relegation swamp by the form of Nottingham Forest & West Ham and the continued fine form of surprise title contenders Heart of Midlothian in Scotland were all discussed in the latest Tifo football podcast. This episode of th...

Arsenal now vs Man Utd ‘08, Spurs issues & is Kompany Guardiola’s replacement? 22.01.2026 58:33

Arsenal’s incredible Champions League form this season, how they stack up against the great 2008 Man Utd side, a win for Thomas Frank and Tottenham and the potential job choices that may face Bayern’s Vincent Kompany were all discussed in the latest Tifo football podcast. This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie & Seb Stafford-Bloor and is produ...

Man Utd euphoria, Glasner controversy & under appreciated Moyes 19.01.2026 1:16:35

Manchester United’s dominant win over Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City, A dramatic week for Crystal Palace & their manager Oliver Glasner, the continuing crisis surrounding Thomas Frank at Tottenham Hotspur and the potential for European qualification for David Moyes and Everton were all discussed in the latest Tifo football podcast. This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe De...

Real Madrid & the manager market and who should be the next Man Utd boss? 14.01.2026 1:02:28

Real Madrid sacking Xabi Alonso, a potential managerial mega market in the summer and potential permanent Manchester United managers, based on vibes, were all discussed in the latest Tifo football podcast. This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie, Reuben Pinder & Tomas Hill Lopez-Menchero and is produced by Steve Hankey. OSCAR DEL POZO / Contrib...

FA Cup shock, Carrick in Man Utd frame and Chelsea's new era 12.01.2026 1:07:40

Some fantastic FA Cup upsets including holders Crystal Palace and the rising force of Wrexham, the potential appointment of Michael Carrick at Manchester United and the transition from Enzo Maresca to Liam Rosenior at Chelsea were all discussed in the latest Tifo football podcast. This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features JJ Bull, Luke Bosher & Kaya Kaynak and...

Ole or Carrick? Chelsea's new coach & are West Ham doomed? 08.01.2026 1:05:04

Manchester United’s potential interim managers, Chelsea’s new head coach and West Ham United’s Premier League survival prospects were all discussed in the latest Tifo football podcast. This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie & Seb Stafford-Bloor and is produced by Steve Hankey. Listen to The Athletic FC’s episode with Liam Rosenior here - https...

Man Utd sack Ruben Amorim - who will replace him? 05.01.2026 1:13:03

The breaking news of the sacking of Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim was the only thing discussed in the latest Tifo football podcast. This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features JJ Bull, Jon Mackenzie & Reuben Pinder and is produced by Steve Hankey. Justin Setterfield / Staff / Getty Images Sport via Getty Images 00:00 - not the intro we deserved, but the...

Villa's title challenge, Newcastle & Chelsea's exciting game and the Tifo Festive Quiz! 22.12.2025 1:06:23

Aston Villa’s incredible run of form, continuing with a win over Manchester United, a pulsating 2-2 draw between Newcastle United and Chelsea and a festive Tifo quiz all feature in the final Tifo Football podcast of 2025… This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features JJ Bull, Jon Mackenzie, Kaya Kaynak & Reuben Pinder and is produced by Steve Hankey. Dan Istitene...

Bruno’s Man Utd future & what’s going on at Tottenham Hotspur? 17.12.2025 1:06:05

The future of Bruno Fernandes at Manchester United and the long term targets and travails of Tottenham Hotspur were discussed in the latest Tifo Football podcast… This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie & Dan Kilpatrick and is produced by Steve Hankey. Carl Recine / Staff / Getty Images Europe via Getty Images 00:00 - An ellipsis… intro 04:06 -...

Are Man City back in the title race? Unlucky Wolves and Sunderland’s victory 15.12.2025 47:37

The tightening of the title race following Man City’s win over Crystal Palace, a rotten season for Wolverhampton Wanderers, a Wear-Tyne derby victory for Sunderland over Newcastle United and a Scottish League Cup win for St Mirren over Celtic were all discussed in the latest Tifo Football podcast… This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features JJ Bull, Reuben Pinder &a...

Alonso’s Real Madrid trouble & the Premier League’s new financial rules 11.12.2025 1:01:38

The long term future of Xabi Alonso at Real Madrid and the potential implications of the new financial rules for the Premier League were discussed in the latest Tifo Football podcast… This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie, Reuben Pinder & Abhishek Raj and is produced by Steve Hankey. Angel Martinez / Stringer / Getty Images Europe via Getty I...

Will Salah leave Liverpool? Villa beat Arsenal & Palace are fourth! 08.12.2025 1:03:14

Mohamed Salah’s salacious post match interview following Liverpool’s 3-3 draw with Leeds United, Aston Villa beating league leaders Arsenal, Crystal Palace moving fourth following their win over Fulham and Hearts retaining top spot in the Scottish Premiership after their win over Celtic were all discussed in the latest Tifo Football podcast… This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by J...

Liverpool held by Sunderland, Leeds stun Chelsea & Arsenal win again 04.12.2025 1:04:52

Liverpool’s late draw against Sunderland at Anfield, Leeds shock victory against Chelsea at Elland Road, Man City’s thrilling 5-4 victory over Fulham and Arsenal’s win against Brentford were all discussed in the latest Tifo Football podcast… This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie & Seb Stafford-Bloor and is produced by Steve Hankey. Justin Set...

Chelsea hold Arsenal, Liverpool & Man Utd win & Spurs lose again 01.12.2025 1:10:34

Ten man Chelsea’s impressive draw with leaders Arsenal, wins for Manchester United and Liverpool plus yet another defeat for Tottenham Hotspur were all discussed in the latest Tifo Football podcast… This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features JJ Bull, Reuben Pinder & Luke Bosher and is produced by Steve Hankey. GLYN KIRK / Contributor / AFP via GettyImages 00:00...

Pogba’s back, could Vini Jr leave Real Madrid? And Noni Madueke’s one-to-one coach 27.11.2025 1:07:04

Paul Pogba’s return to competitive football, the tense relationship between Vinícius Júnior and Xabi Alonso at Real Madrid were discussed in the latest Tifo Football podcast… We also had a special guest! Individual skills coach Saul Isaksson-Hurst has worked with the likes of Arsenal’s Noni Madueke, Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo & Monaco’s Folarin Balogun to help develop specific parts of thei...

Arsenal hammer Spurs, Liverpool lose again, Newcastle beat Man City 24.11.2025 1:05:50

Arsenal’s statement victory over Tottenham Hotspur in the North London derby, Newcastle United’s morale boosting win over Manchester City at St James’s Park and Liverpool’s defeat to Nottingham Forest at Anfield were all discussed in the latest Tifo Football podcast… This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features JJ Bull, Kaya Kaynak & Jack Pitt-Brooke and is produ...

Scotland get to World Cup, where will Semenyo go & who will win the North London derby? 19.11.2025 1:06:47

Scotland qualifying for the World Cup, the best destination for Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo, this weekend’s North London derby between Arsenal & Tottenham Hotspur plus a confusing time for the German national team were all discussed in the latest Tifo Football podcast… This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie& Seb Stafford-Bloor and is pro...