Week In The Tackle

Week In The Tackle

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Get an opinionated take on the weekend in global football with Premier League commentator Tom Rennie and former MLS star Brian Dunseth. Sorry Tim. Subscribe to our YouTube page at youtube.com/ @weekinthetackle! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @weekinthetackle! Follow Tom Rennie on Twitter at @thomasjrennie and on Instagram at @thomasjrennie_soccer. Follow Brian Dunseth on Instagram @briandunseth. Follow Tim Horsey on Twitter at @timhorsey and on Instagram at @thorsey17.

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Latest episode

Jul 2, 2026

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Episodes

Stories from MLS Cup & Aston Villa on the Rise 12.12.2023

On today’s episode, Dunny recounts tales from the MLS Cup Final in Columbus before we turn to Aston Villa’s incredible season, the schoolboy spat in Tottenham-Newcastle and the horrific attack that a referee suffered in Turkey. Sorry Tim.  Follow Week in the Tackle on ⁠Twitter⁠ and Instagram and be sure to subscribe to our ⁠YouTube⁠ channel to get full episodes and clips of the show! Follow Tom Re...

Klopp Blows Up, Manchester United Bans Journalists, MLS Cup Final Preview & Dunny’s Bermuda Review 07.12.2023

Tom Rennie and Brian Dunseth are back together to talk about Dunny’s vacation, the MLS Cup Final, Unai Emery’s incredible work at Aston Villa, if we should be worried about Manchester City’s recent form, Jurgen Klopp’s embarrassing blow up at Marcus Buckland, Manchester United’s win over Chelsea and the Red Devils banning journalists from the press conference. Sorry Tim.  Follow Week in the Tackle...

Thank the Glazers for Garnacho 28.11.2023

Dunny is out galivanting in Bermuda, so Tom and Producer Tim are together to discuss Alejandro Garnacho’s stunning goal for Manchester United, the Everton protest, Liverpool entering the title race with a draw against Man City, West Ham’s frustrating win over Burnley and more! Sorry Tim.  Follow Week in the Tackle on ⁠Twitter⁠ and Instagram and be sure to subscribe to our ⁠YouTube⁠ channel to get...

Sergiño Dest Goes Full CONCACAF 21.11.2023

We’re getting the gang together before Thanksgiving to discuss whatever the hell Sergino Dest was doing, Italy’s questionable qualification for EURO 2024, the impact of Aleksander Ceferin’s comments about the Azzurri and Didier Deschamps encouraging his French side to beat the piss out of Gibraltar. Sorry Tim.  Follow Week in the Tackle on ⁠Twitter⁠ and Instagram and be sure to subscribe to our ⁠Y...

Can we make fun of Chelsea again? 14.11.2023

Is Chelsea starting to find their form? Speaking of form, is Manchester United the hottest team in Europe!? What did we make of Kieran Trippier calling out a fan? What is Aaron Ramsdale’s dad doing? Is football better in the rain? And would you eat chicken feet? We answer all these questions and more on this episode of Week in the Tackle! Sorry Tim.  Follow Week in the Tackle on ⁠Twitter⁠ and Inst...

Tottenham-Chelsea Madness and Arteta’s Disgrace 07.11.2023

The guys are back to discuss the chaos that was Tottenham - Chelsea, including Postecoglou’s moronic tactics and if VAR proved it was worth it in this London Derby before turning to Mikel Arteta post match blow up and the MLS Playoffs. SO Sorry Tim.  Follow Week in the Tackle on ⁠Twitter⁠ and Instagram and be sure to subscribe to our ⁠YouTube⁠ channel to get full episodes and clips of the show! Fo...

Is Erik ten Hag Toast and Did Messi deserve the Ballon d’Or? 31.10.2023

Are we overreacting to Manchester United’s loss in the Derby, or is Erik ten Hag’s time at Old Trafford coming to an end? Would you rather watch West Ham or be stuck in a garage? What is the point of the Ballon d’Or? What do you need to pay attention to in the MLS Playoffs? And why in the world does Tom hate Halloween!? We cover all the important topics on this episode of Week in the Tackle! Sorry...

The End of the Beginning & St. Louis Toasted Ravioli 24.10.2023

Tom and Dunny pay tribute to the late Sir Bobby Charlton and discuss the end of the beginning in the Premier League, Ange Postecoglou’s incredible start to life at Tottenham, the pressures that come with being top of the league, Aston Villa’s fantastic performances under Unai Emery, a crazy MLS Decision Day, Dunny’s love of toasted raviolis and so much more. Sorry Tim.  Follow Week in the Tackle o...

Gio Reyna’s USMNT Return & Gareth Southgate in the Endgame 19.10.2023

After an inexcusable absence from Tom, Week in the Tackle is back to recap the recent USMNT games, Gio Reyna’s reinclusion into the team, Ghana’s pitiful performance, England’s win over Italy, Gareth Southgate’s loyalty and how it could derail the Three Lions, Jude Bellingham’s hype train and the convenient timing of Neymar’s injury. Plus, we read out some of our favorite YouTube comments from you...

The Biggest Mistake in the History of VAR 03.10.2023

Did we just witness the biggest howler in the VAR’s history? We discuss the incident at Tottenham - Liverpool, including the released audio between the referees, how it should have been handled and the fundamental problem with sticking to protocol. Plus, we cover Manchester United’s disappointing loss to Crystal Palace, a possible mole (!?!) in the Red Devils’ camp, Manchester City’s shocking loss...

Angeball Steals the Show in North London, Time for Sancho to Apologize & Chelsea Owners in the Locker Room 26.09.2023

Tom & Dunny discuss Tottenham’s impressive performance against Arsenal, Mikel Arteta’s touchline antics, James Maddison’s beautiful bit of Dunsethery, the continuing drama surrounding Erik ten Hag and Jadon Sancho, how a player deals with a heavy defeat like the one Sheffield United suffered against Newcastle and the issues with Behdad Eghbali going into the Chelsea dressing room. Plus, Dunny shar...

Arsenal’s Goalkeeper Carousel 20.09.2023

Tom & Dunny are back to discuss Mikel Arteta’s comments about rotating goalkeepers, what the Arsenal boss actually meant by it, if managers actually know the laws of the game based on what Vincent Kompany recently said, break down why we should eliminate yellow cards for time wasting if we’re adding so much time, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer coming out to take a pop at Manchester United, goalkeepers scori...

What did the USMNT learn from Uzbekistan & Oman? 13.09.2023

What was the point of playing Uzbekistan and Oman for the USMNT? Why is Gareth Southgate putting Harry Maguire in the spotlight? Why are we putting all of this pressure on Jude Bellingham? Who wants the Germany job? We answer all that and get a history lesson on Scottish independence from Tom (just what you asked for, right?) on this episode of Week in the Tackle! Sorry Tim. Follow Week in the Tac...

Manchester United: Fallout 05.09.2023

Is it time for Manchester United to hit the panic button? Is Erik ten Hag unfairly singling out Jadon Sancho? Is Declan Rice more than just a defensive midfielder for Arsenal? Why did Jordan Henderson speak up about his move to Saudi Arabia?  What should we expect from the USMNT in this international window? Tom Rennie and Brian Dunseth answer all that and more on this episode of Week in the Tackl...

Bigger Liability… Kai Havertz or Andre Onana? 29.08.2023

We discuss the continued abuse of referees after Virgil van Dijk’s behavior this weekend, early problems for Manchester United, Arsenal’s Kai Havertz conundrum, hope for West Ham (gulp), James Maddison’s brilliant start to his Tottenham career, our new favorite chant in the Premier League, Andoni Iraola dooming Bournemouth, Messi Watch & more! Sorry Tim. Follow Week in the Tackle on ⁠Twitter⁠ and...

The Decisions Show 22.08.2023

The guys break down Lionel Messi’s continued brilliance for Inter Miami, Chelsea’s lack of substance despite all the flash, England’s loss to Spain in the World Cup Final, Alexis Mac Allister’s overturned suspension and debate if an increased number of yellow cards in the Premier League will change player behavior. Follow Week in the Tackle on ⁠Twitter⁠ and Instagram and be sure to subscribe to ou...

Can Chelsea compete for the Premier League Title? 15.08.2023

We're back to talk Chelsea-Liverpool, an insane non-decision by VAR in Manchester United-Wolves, Kevin De Bruyne's injury, Lionel Messi's Leagues Cup journey & more! Follow Week in the Tackle on ⁠Twitter⁠ and Instagram and be sure to subscribe to our ⁠YouTube⁠ channel to get full episodes and clips of the show! Follow Tom Rennie on ⁠Twitter⁠ and ⁠Instagram⁠. Follow Brian Dunseth on ⁠Instagram⁠. Fo...

Messi Magic, Maguire the Hammer & More! 09.08.2023

We're back to your regularly schedule Week in the Tackle! Tom and Dunny discuss Lionel Messi's instant impact on MLS, Harry Maguire's move to West Ham, the ever-changing transfer market, Chloe Kelly's incredible penalty & more! Follow Week in the Tackle on ⁠Twitter⁠ and Instagram and be sure to subscribe to our ⁠YouTube⁠ channel to get full episodes and clips of the show! Follow Tom Rennie on ⁠Twi...

MLS All-Star Special LIVE from DC 19.07.2023

The guys are together for the first time to record a very special Week in the Tackle! We recap the MLS All-Star Skills Challenge, discuss the future for Flo Balogun, talk about some old cereal and more! Follow Week in the Tackle on ⁠Twitter⁠ and Instagram and be sure to subscribe to our ⁠YouTube⁠ channel to get full episodes and clips of the show! Follow Tom Rennie on ⁠Twitter⁠ and ⁠Instagram⁠. Fo...

Tom's Coming to America! 11.07.2023

The boys are getting together in Washington DC next week for the MLS All-Star Festivities. We preview what we'll be doing around the event and more! Follow Week in the Tackle on ⁠Twitter⁠ and Instagram and be sure to subscribe to our ⁠YouTube⁠ channel to get full episodes and clips of the show! Follow Tom Rennie on ⁠Twitter⁠ and ⁠Instagram⁠. Follow Brian Dunseth on ⁠Instagram⁠. Follow Tim Horsey o...

Summer Mailbag Episode 3 27.06.2023

The guys are off on their holidays so they took the time beforehand to answer some of your questions! You can always submit questions by reviewing this episode on Apple & Spotify or by leaving us a comment on YouTube! Follow Week in the Tackle on⁠ ⁠Twitter⁠⁠ and Instagram and be sure to subscribe to our⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠⁠ channel to get full episodes and clips of the show! Follow Tom Rennie on⁠ ⁠Twitter⁠...

Summer Mailbag Episode 2 20.06.2023

The guys are off on their holidays so they took the time beforehand to answer some of your questions! You can always submit questions by reviewing this episode on Apple & Spotify or by leaving us a comment on YouTube! Follow Week in the Tackle on ⁠Twitter⁠ and Instagram and be sure to subscribe to our ⁠YouTube⁠ channel to get full episodes and clips of the show! Follow Tom Rennie on ⁠Twitter⁠ and ...

Manchester City & West Ham... European Champions. 14.06.2023

Manchester City did it, they won the treble... which means we spend most of the time talking about West Ham's Conference League triumph. Recap both finals on this edition of Week in the Tackle! Follow Week in the Tackle on ⁠Twitter⁠ and Instagram and be sure to subscribe to our ⁠YouTube⁠ channel to get full episodes and clips of the show! Follow Tom Rennie on ⁠Twitter⁠ and ⁠Instagram⁠. Follow Bria...

Summer Mailbag Episode 1 06.06.2023

The guys are off on their holidays so they took the time beforehand to answer some of your questions! You can always submit questions by reviewing this episode on Apple & Spotify or by leaving us a comment on YouTube Follow Week in the Tackle on ⁠Twitter⁠ and Instagram and be sure to subscribe to our ⁠YouTube⁠ channel to get full episodes and clips of the show! Follow Tom Rennie on ⁠Twitter⁠ and ⁠...

Who's Coaching the USMNT!? 30.05.2023

Right before we went to record, the USMNT brought in a new head coach! We sort through the news that BJ Callaghan will take over, discuss Dortmund’s epic collapse on the final day, break down the futures of both Leeds and Leicester after being relegated from the Premier League and lament the fact that Everton stayed up. Sorry Tim. Follow Week in the Tackle on ⁠Twitter⁠ and Instagram and be sure to...

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