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Ring for Analysis: Part Two of The greatest Brian Clough story
10 april 2026 · 1 uur
On today's episode, Joe & Jon perform Ring for Analysis, while reading through the second and final part of this remarkable Brian Clough tale, written by Daniel Taylor https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/1289971/2019/10/15/the-remarkable-tale-of-two-boys-who-went-begging-for-pennies-and-ended-up-living-with-brian-clough/ Lees meer
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Brilliant Bayern and can Man City really catch Arsenal?
8 april 2026 · 57 min
Today Reuben Pinder is joined by Jon Mackenzie and Kaya Kaynak to discuss the latest results in the Champions League, the gang play a couple of quizzes, and with the run-in looming, they chat Arsenal and Man City. Lees meer
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Ring for Analysis: The greatest Brian Clough story
3 april 2026 · 58 min
On today's episode, Joe & Jon perform Ring for Analysis, while reading through Part One of this remarkable Brian Clough tale, written by Daniel Taylor https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/1289971/2019/10/15/the-remarkable-tale-of-two-boys-who-went-begging-for-pennies-and-ended-up-living-with-brian-clough/ Lees meer
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De Zerbi & Ranking 2025’s Biggest Transfers
1 april 2026 · 1 uur 22 min
On Today's episode, Joe welcomes back Amitai Winehouse, Kaya Kaynak and Jon Mackenzie to chat all things Roberto De Zerbi, Italys international woes, and to take a look back at the season so far to decide who really won the 2025 summer transfer window? Lees meer
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Spurs, De Zerbi, Record Transfers & England's Squad
30 maart 2026 · 1 uur 6 min
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On today's episode, Joe is joined by Colin Millar, JJ Bull & Reuben Pinder to discuss the news that Igor Tudor and Spurs are parting ways, who should be the next Spurs manager? The gang evaluate Tottenham's top 10 record transfers, and take a look at the England squad ahead of the summer. Plus, we hear from Colin about Kosovo's World Cup qualifying story, and Kaya's review of Lord of the Rings!
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Ring for Analysis: Liverpool's Multi-Club Confusion
27 maart 2026 · 1 uur
Two years ago, when Michael Edwards re-joined Liverpool to become CEO of Football for FSG, he did so with the recommendation that the American ownership group seek to expand their football portfolio and explore a multi-club model. But today, it seems unlikely that FSG will follow through on this expectation. Lees meer
On today's episode, Joe & Jon perform Ring for Analysis, while reading through James Pearce's story on this topic, discussing what this means for Liverpool, FSG and Michael Edwards' future. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7125072/2026/03/20/liverpool-fsg-michael-edwards-future/
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Where does Salah rank? Everton’s European hopes & MLS calendar shift
25 maart 2026 · 1 uur 16 min
Mohamed Salah’s impending departure from Liverpool, the possibility of Everton playing in the Champions League next season, some juicy World Cup qualifiers including former champions Italy & the MLS Sprint season were all discussed on this episode of the Tifo football podcast. Lees meer
This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie, Reuben Pinder & Colin Millar and is produced by Steve Hankey.
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00:00 - A Colin the Caterpillar & birdwatching intro
08:07 - Mohamed Salah will be leaving Liverpool
14:30 - One of the greatest in Premier League history?
25:23 - Everton on a European tour?
40:40 - A break
40:42 - THE RONDO
46:20 - Crunch World Cup qualifiers
1:00:52 - Francesco Farioli
1:08:21 - MLS Sprint season & questionable impressions
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Guardiola masterclass? Arsenal wobble and Spurs relegation looms
23 maart 2026 · 1 uur 8 min
Pep Guardiola’s tactical tweak to ensure victory for Man City over Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal in the League Cup final, Tottenham’s hugely significant defeat to Nottingham Forest and how the Premier League relegation battle now looks after such a significant setback for Spurs were all discussed in this episode of the Tifo Football podcast Lees meer
This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie, Thom Harris & Kaya Kaynak and is produced by Steve Hankey.
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00:00 - a not so safe space intro
03:44 - Man City win the League Cup
09:30 - The tactical job City did on Arsenal
13:50 - hybrid or man marking
18:50 - Arteta’s cautiousness?
22:30 - the importance of Rodri
25:00 - What say this for the title race?
31:10 - Ben White returns to the England squad!
32:15 - THE RONDO
37:25 - a break
37:27 - Tottenham lose to Forest
46:01 - does relegation loom for Spurs?? We play a game
51:45 - Joe’s horrendous historical leaders quiz
56:05 - Kaya’s review of The Shining
1:01:40 - Points Are Bad
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Ring for Analysis: How have Ratcliffe's Man Utd comments aged?
20 maart 2026 · 1 uur
A year ago, Sir Jim Ratcliffe gave a series of interviews in which he spoke at length about the state of Manchester United’s squad, the decision over the future of Old Trafford, the position of then head coach Ruben Amorim, the club’s financial position, and plenty more. On today’s episode, Joe and Jon perform ‘Ring for Analysis’ while reading through this story written by Adam Crafton, Mark Critchley and Chris Weatherspoon: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7125144/2026/03/18/jim-ratcliffe-manchester-united-players-coach-finances/ Lees meer
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Can Arsenal win the quadruple? & How should they evolve in the summer?
18 maart 2026 · 1 uur 1 min
In an Arsenal focused episode the possibility of a quadruple for The Gunners, the struggles of other English sides in the Champions League and the potential for tactical change from this season to next were all discussed on this episode of the Tifo football podcast. Lees meer
This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie, Kaya Kaynak & James McNicholas and is produced by Steve Hankey.
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00:00 - An Arsenal intro
02:58 - Arsenal progress to Champions League last 8
08:40 - Can Arsenal do the quadruple?
18:50 - English sides struggle in Europe
26:56 - A break
26:58 - THE RONDO
35:03 - How should Arsenal evolve in the summer?
42:00 - How will the Premier League tactics evolve next season?
49:50 - Man to man & hybrid marking
54:30 - Will Arsenal win the League Cup?
55:30 - Kaya’s Jurassic Park review
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Arsenal move closer, is Bruno Fernandes POTS? And Chelsea's weird huddle
16 maart 2026 · 1 uur 10 min
Differing fortunes for Arsenal and Manchester City in the Premier League title race, a potentially historical season for Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes & Chelsea’s bizarre centre circle huddle were all discussed in this episode of the Tifo Football podcast Lees meer
This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Reuben Pinder, Features Jon Mackenzie & Kaya Kaynak and is produced by Steve Hankey.
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00:00 - an Oscar-worthy intro
03:52 - Arsenal’s late win over Everton
06:40 - Max Dowman
12:24 - Gyökeres celebration… policed
13:55 - West Ham & Man City draw
22:25 - Where does this leave the title race?
30:07 - a break
30:09 - THE RONDO
41:15 - Should Bruno Fernandes win Player of the season?
51:10 - Chelsea’s huddle hullabaloo
55:24 - Chelsea’s man marking malaise
58:20 - Newcastle’s Barcelona blue print?
1:00:31 - Points Are Bad
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Ring for Analysis: FIFA cut World Cup budget by $100m
13 maart 2026 · 51 min
FIFA has cut over $100 million from its operating budget for this summer’s World Cup in North America, with multiple departments at the organization’s U.S. headquarters in Miami asked to make “efficiencies”. On today’s episode, Joe and Jon perform ‘Ring for Analysis’ while reading through this story written by Adam Crafton: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7103618/2026/03/10/fifa-world-cup-budget-cut/?source=emp_shared_article Lees meer
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Spurs GK chaos, Premier League’s weird away table and Messi & Barcelona
11 maart 2026 · 1 uur 3 min
A truly nightmarish night for Tottenham Hotspur in the Champions League, the confusing and contrasting home and away records of some Premier League sides, a tough run for Manchester City, Newcastle United’s draw against Barcelona plus lean times for Leicester City were all discussed on the Tifo football podcast. Lees meer
This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie, Kaya Kaynak & Tomas Hill Lopez-Menchero and is produced by Steve Hankey.
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Which Premier League managers would be rehired? Is the big 6 finished? And Iran & the World Cup.
9 maart 2026 · 1 uur 18 min
After a non-Premier League weekend, inspired by a Discord question we speculate what would happen if every single Premier League manager became a free agent in the summer. Would clubs stick or twist with their current coach? Lees meer
We play The Rondo, it’s another bad week for JJ…
We discuss if the notion of The Big 6 clubs is done and dusted if Tottenham Hotspur are relegated.
We then speak about how the current war in the Middle East may impact the men’s World Cup and is impacting the Women’s Asia Cup currently.
This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Reuben Pinder, JJ Bull & Colin Millar and is produced by Steve Hankey.
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00:00 - a dripping intro
04:00 - Which PL teams would rehire their current manager if they had a clean slate?
41:58 - a break
42:00 - THE RONDO
49:36 - a refreshed relegation opportunity for Tottenham
55:10 - If Spurs go down, is the big 6 finished?
1:03:05 - The impact of the war in Iran on football
1:12 - Points Are Bad
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Liverpool shock, Spurs panic & could Wrexham be promoted?
5 maart 2026 · 1 uur 10 min
Liverpool’s shock defeat to bottom side Wolverhampton Wanderers, the likelihood of Tottenham Hotspur winning a game again plus the prospect of Wrexham achieving back to back to back to back promotions all the way to the Premier League were all discussed on the Tifo football podcast. Lees meer
This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features JJ Bull, Reuben Pinder & Jack Pitt-Brooke and is produced by Steve Hankey.
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00:00 - an intro for Poppy
04:26 - Wolves beat Liverpool!
09:40 - Where is the joy?
19:40 - Stalling England's love train.
22:10 - The role Wolves will play in the relegation battle
25:46 - Liverpool's forward line & candid Arne Slot
31:52 - A break
31:55 - THE RONDO
37:08 - When will Tottenham win again? And birds of prey
48:23 - Who is to blame?
52:55 - The rise and rise and rise and rise(?) of Wrexham
58:28 - How should we feel about Wrexham being promoted?
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Arsenal beat Chelsea, a kind Champions League draw and Tottenham are in real danger
2 maart 2026 · 1 uur 13 min
Arsenal’s narrow 2-1 win over Chelsea, the current state of affairs with regards to set pieces in the Premier League, the bracket for the knockout stages of the Champions League and Tottenham Hotspur tumbling closer to the Premier League abyss were all discussed in the latest Tifo football podcast. Lees meer
This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie, Seb Stafford-Bloor & Liam Twomey and is produced by Steve Hankey.
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00:00 - A rogue intro
02:40 - Arsenal set pieces subdue Chelsea
10:20 - Chelsea’s disciplinary issues
15:30 - Reece James: fitness & leadership
17:50 - Changing Chelsea set piece schemes
19:20 - Set pieces need to stop!
32:40 - Set peacocks
33:55 - Can set pieces be beautiful?
38:34 - THE RONDO
44:14 - A break before A MUTINY
44:16 - Seb wants to talk about video games
48:10 - Jon wants to talk about Arsenal’s nerves
53:16 - The Champions League last 16 bracket
59:50 - Are we SURE Spurs won’t get relegated?
1:05:45 - Points Are Bad
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Man Utd rise, Man City momentum & Gyökeres plays best game
26 februari 2026 · 1 uur 5 min
The positive momentum of both Manchester United & Manchester City, the shock exit of Internazionale from the Champions League at the hands or Norwegian side Bodø/Glimt and the improving form of Arsenal striker Viktor Gyökeres were all discussed on the Tifo football podcast. Lees meer
This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Kaya Kaynak, Thom Harris & Colin Millar and is produced by Steve Hankey.
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00:00 - A scented intro
04:35 - Man Utd momentum?
09:24 - Benjamin Šeško starting?
18:35 - Senne Lammens & shower gel
24:17 - Champions League check in, Inter knocked out by brilliant Bodo Glimt!
32:08 - A break
32:10 - THE RONDO
37:28 - Man City momentum
50:50 - Good Gyökeres
57:00 - Colin's warm thoughts
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Arsenal beat Tottenham & which relegation would be funniest?
23 februari 2026 · 1 uur 5 min
Arsenal’s emphatic 4-1 victory away to Tottenham Hotspur in the North London derby plus a turbulent & troublesome season for Nottingham Forest were both discussed in the latest Tifo football podcast. Lees meer
This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features JJ Bull, Nick Miller, Kaya Kaynak & Alex Barker and is produced by Steve Hankey.
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00:00 - A sneaky intro
04:10 - A sanctioned Arsenal intro
06:13 - The skies of North London are Red
10:00 - Why do players make unforced errors?
17:00 - Cause for concern in Arsenal’s title tilt?
20:17 - Has the new manager bounced already… bounced for Spurs?
23:59 - Which team being relegated would be most funny?
32:15 - The effect of going for the opposite thing
34:17 - A break
34:19 - THE RONDO
40:18 - A Tricky season for Nottingham Forest
44:38 - The logic of each managerial change
54:30 - JJ’s parrot mask
55:55 - Points Are Barkered
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Inside Roberto De Zerbi's wild ride at Marseille
20 februari 2026 · 59 min
Roberto De Zerbi’s 18-months at Marseille featured real highs but also moments of severe turbulence, disputes with players and wildly inconsistent results. Lees meer
On today's episode, Jon Mackenzie and Joe Devine 'Ring For Analysis' while reading through Tom Burrow's long-read on the situation, originally published on The Athletic. Read the piece yourself: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7044950/2026/02/14/roberto-de-zerbi-marseille-reign-inside-story/
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Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Darwin Nunez de-registered in Saudi
19 februari 2026 · 1 uur 5 min
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. Lees meer
This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie, Kaya Kaynak & Tomas Hill Lopez-Menchero and is produced by Steve Hankey.
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00:00 - hola!
03:05 - allegations of racism during Benfica vs Real Madrid match
12:44 - Real Madrid’s recent results on the pitch
23:35 - Squad refreshment for Real Madrid?
31:28 - A break
31:20 - Kaya’s screensaver & Joe’s delivery habits
34:00 - Curling! And the hog line
36:15 - Tifo’s Ring For Analysis
39:43 - A Barcelona blip
50:40 - Barcelona’s fascinating election
54:36 - Darwin Nunez’s Saudi situation
59:28 - Does moving to the Saudi league work out for players?
1:02:37 - Tifo Discord plug! More about pets…
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West Ham rally, Forest sack Dyche & Spurs hire Igor Tudor
16 februari 2026 · 1 uur 9 min
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. Lees meer
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.
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00:00 - an ocean-faring intro
07:17 - West Ham United rally
16:50 - Multiple formations & pitch size
20:33 - The Nuno-fication of West Ham
24:47 - West Ham are in fine form… for now
27:32 - Other sack happy Premier League clubs of the past
31:55 - What went wrong for Dyche at Nottingham Forest?
35:21 - Undermining behaviour in the workplace
37:48 - Where Forest may have gone wrong
40:21 - Who will go down?
42:07 - A break
42:09 - THE RONDO
47:13 - The Tudor dynasty begins at Tottenham
56:28 - How many more games will Spurs win this season?
1:00:21 - Points Are Bad
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Inside Frank's sacking at Tottenham Hotspur
13 februari 2026 · 1 uur 7 min
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 at Spurs. In this new format, 'Ring For Analysis', conversation ranges from booing, to unconscious downing of tools and a points-per-game quiz. Lees meer
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Picking Tottenham’s next manager after Frank sacked.
12 februari 2026 · 1 uur 13 min
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. Lees meer
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.
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00:00 - A well-written intro
05:46 - A semi-sanctioned second intro
6:29 - Spur sack Thomas Frank
10:30 - Why now and not before?
18:00 - The problems a new coach would inherit
21:30 - A discordant Discord shout out
24:10 - Who should Spurs get as their next current manager?
25:07 - “Gambling on stepping up” contenders
29:20 - “Too early in their development?” contenders
35:18 - another excellent break
35:20 - too early for Robbie Keane?
40:30 - These fine managers are available
50:25 - The risky choice?
1:06:15 - The “no questions asked” category
1:09:04- The wildcards
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The 'Title Race' is back! Man Utd make it four, and Newcastle struggle
9 februari 2026 · 1 uur 10 min
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. Lees meer
This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features JJ Bull, Mark Carey & Reuben Pinder and is produced by Steve Hankey.
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00:00 - A trumpeting intro
05:17 - It’s still a title race, isn’t it?
08:47 - Did Liverpool poo their pants?
12:35 - Four lungs & frogs
14:42 - A goal that never was
17:21 - Somehow, Jumanji
18:07 - Highlights from Man City vs Liverpool
30:00 - How worried should Liverpool be?
33:20 - How will Man City & Arsenal perform before they play each other?
38:15 - an attempt at a break
38:17 - THE RONDO
42:39 - Man Utd win four in a row, and isn’t it fun?
47:10 - Joe’s trepidation and an uncomfortable meme
52:33 - Newcastle United’s poor form continues
1:00:21 - Should Newcastle stick or twist in the manager market?
1:03:02 - Points Are Bad
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Who should Man Utd's next manager be?
4 februari 2026 · 1 uur 20 min
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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 football podcast.
This episode of the Tifo Football Podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie and is produced by Grayson Moody.
Timecodes:
00:00 - Get well soon Steve!
05:30 - How has Michael Carrick done so far?
14:30 - What were you doing in 2003?
17:55 - Forecasting Man United's results
24:13 - Should Michael Carrick get the job?
31:39 - Floors, ceilings and Never Nudes
35:38 - Man United managerial candidates
01:05:51 - A ridiculous Star Wars tangent
01:09:37 - Wild card options
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Are Man City okay? And Man Utd win again!
2 februari 2026 · 1 uur 10 min
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. Lees meer
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.
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00:00 - A 5/10 intro
03:23 - A sumptuous section
06:29 - An apathetic first half for Spurs, with a somersault
11:00 - Positive things to say about Tottenham
15:14 - Man City’s second half switch off
21:40 - the mouse died
22:00 - Man City transfers
24:31 - THE RONDO
31:23 - a hair break
31:25 - do you wash your hair every day?
32:47 - Man Utd win again
35:50 - Seb’s ITK aura
36:30 - Back to Man Utd & Fulham
50:01 - Another win for Chelsea
56:48 - who would be the best assassin on the pod?
59:20 - players struggling to adapt to the Premier League
1:01:43 - The (unforgettable) Points Are Bad
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Arsenal's 100% record, Liverpool rebuild & Chelsea's LinkedIn
29 januari 2026 · 57 min
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 discussed in the latest Tifo football podcast. Lees meer
This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Seb Stafford-Bloor & Oli Kay and is produced by Steve Hankey.
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00:00 - A subtle intro
05:48 - Drama as The Champions League… League phase ends
09:06 - Arsenal’s 100% in Europe, but is everything all right at home?
19:05 - Does modern football suck the joy out of everything?
22:12 - A dog joins the podcast!
22:45 - Joe talks about walking through the woods
24:05 - League leaders & winners as antagonists
28:00 - What’s left for Liverpool this season?
31:45 - Is a summer rebuild actually what Liverpool need?
38:26 - A break
38:28 - The merits plus perils of LinkedIn style aphorisms
45:24 - Should you sub a sub?
50:05 - ice hockey!
52:30 - What do Tottenham Hotspur say about the strength of the Premier League?
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Man Utd beat Arsenal and who will be relegated?
26 januari 2026 · 1 uur 9 min
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. Lees meer
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.
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00:00 - A bit too sixth form intro
5:50 - Man Utd claim Arsenal scalp
11:16 - Why we still don’t know anything
17:10 - Playing through the block & playing a Fulham
19:00 - Cromulent Michael DeCarrick & Kobbie Mainoo
24:15 - Man Utd’s fortune, misfortune and wearing the same clothes
26:15 - A break
26:17 - What do YOU think?
28:26 - THE RONDO
32:14 - Why did Arsenal stack it?
41:08 - Arsenal will be fine, or will they?!
44:50 - Will Leeds United be relegated?
54:30 - Hearts march on in Scotland
1:01:08 - Points Are Bad
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Arsenal now vs Man Utd ‘08, Spurs issues & is Kompany Guardiola’s replacement?
22 januari 2026 · 59 min
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. Lees meer
This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie & Seb Stafford-Bloor and is produced by Steve Hankey.
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00:00 - an unbiased intro
05:14 - An Arsenal Champions League campaign full of impressiveness
11:45 - Arsenal’s forward line and we lose ourselves
14:28 - we regain composure
14:50 - Arsenal play Man Utd next
17:50 - Man Utd 08 vs Arsenal 26 combined XI - who wins?!
29:42 - A Break
29:45 - A break for Thomas Frank too
34:34 - Tottenham’s injuries and sympathy for Frank
38:35 - Is it worth Spurs’ fans being patient?
44:00 - evidence for a future HR hearing…
44:46 - Vincent Kompany’s impressive Bayern Munich
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Man Utd euphoria, Glasner controversy & under appreciated Moyes
19 januari 2026 · 1 uur 17 min
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. Lees meer
This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features JJ Bull, Jack Pitt-Brooke & Reuben Pinder and is produced by Steve Hankey.
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00:00 - An intro that drew first blood
4:45 - A hellish day for Man City
6:30 - A brilliant day for Bruno
13:30 - What dominant Man Utd were actually like
19:15 - Credit to Carrick & team selection tactics
23:22 - An off day for Man City & dependence on individuals
30:05 - March Guehi’s imminent move & Man City transition
33:30 - The anti-Arsenal agenda continues…
35:10 - Rob Edwards for Manager of the Month?
37:49 - Beginning of THE RING! Or is it?
39:00 - a break
39:02 - THE RONDO
44:02 - A week of drama at Crystal Palace
53:53 - A season of drama at Tottenham Hotspur
1:01:46 - Aston Villa come unstuck against David Moyes’ Everton
1:10 - Points Are Bad
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Real Madrid & the manager market and who should be the next Man Utd boss?
14 januari 2026 · 1 uur 2 min
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. Lees meer
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.
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00:00 - Un nuevo intro
03:11 - Another alternative intro
04:51 - A sprawling conversation about Real Madrid sacking Xabi Alonso
37:43 - A break
37:45 - THE RING
42:40 - A mad managerial market to come! Possibly…
46:52 - Which managers FEEL more Barcelona or more Real Madrid?
51:55 - Who should the next Man Utd manager be based on FEELINGS?
57:00 - Jon’s pro Emery to Man United rant
1:00 - Aston Villa are unbelievably lucky
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FA Cup shock, Carrick in Man Utd frame and Chelsea's new era
12 januari 2026 · 1 uur 8 min
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. Lees meer
This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features JJ Bull, Luke Bosher & Kaya Kaynak and is produced by Steve Hankey.
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00:00 - A macking intro
05:14 - some magical FA Cupsets
15:40 - Michael Carrick in frame for Man Utd
22:50 - Antoine Semenyo is a Man City player
27:00 - biggest ever FA Cup win
28:04 - I want to play a game
30:23 - THE RING… working title
36:01 - a break
36:03 - Reflection on Enzo Maresca’s exit from Chelsea
43:15 - Who are Chelsea fans actually mad at?
46:00 - Tricky parts of managing modern Chelsea
50:10 - Potential beneficiaries of the Rosenior era
52:30 - Could a robot manage a football team?
57:10 - Would Maresca work at Man City?
59:01 - Points Are Bad
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Ole or Carrick? Chelsea's new coach & are West Ham doomed?
8 januari 2026 · 1 uur 5 min
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. Lees meer
This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie & Seb Stafford-Bloor and is produced by Steve Hankey.
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00:00 - The first, intentional & alliterative intro
02:53 - The second, unsanctioned, vigilante intro
05:06 - Final reflection on Amorim’s exit from Man Utd
07:35 - Who should be Man Utd’s interim manager?
26:00 - The role of executives in footballing matters
28:46 - Can the Sporting Director model work at elite clubs?
34:32 - A break
34:34 - Strasbourg’s relationship with Chelsea
43:15 - The Liam Rosenior era at Chelsea begins
48:26 - Liam Rosenior the man
56:08 - Are West Ham doomed?
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Man Utd sack Ruben Amorim - who will replace him?
5 januari 2026 · 1 uur 13 min
The breaking news of the sacking of Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim was the only thing discussed in the latest Tifo football podcast. Lees meer
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.
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00:00 - not the intro we deserved, but the intro we needed
07:04 - Amorim’s cryptic comments before sacking
12:00 - so why was he sacked?
18:00 - was it the system, the coach/ manager or the squad?
29:40 - Head Coach or Manager?
31:30 - vibe, aura, riz and Erik ten Hag as a shepherd
36:23 - The Separation Game Part 1
37:35 - a break
37:38 - The Separation Game Part 2
41:41 - what next for Ruben Amorim himself?
46:20 - who should be the next Man Utd head coach / manager?
59:30 - Why it should be Unai Emery
1:06:50 - Points Are Bad
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Villa's title challenge, Newcastle & Chelsea's exciting game and the Tifo Festive Quiz!
22 december 2025 · 1 uur 6 min
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… Lees meer
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.
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00:00 - a nostalgic intro
05:32 - Aston Villa’s phenomenal form continues against Man Utd
10:20 - Morgan Rogers is doing good
15:34 - Man Utd’s creative midfield problems and Kobbie Mainoo
20:48 - The Tifo Football podcast festive quiz! Part 1…
29:16 - A break
29:18 - a pulsating draw between Newcastle United & Chelsea
39:06 - song with significance to nations
44:49 - The Tifo Football podcast festive quiz! Part 2
58:33 - Points Are Bad
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Bruno’s Man Utd future & what’s going on at Tottenham Hotspur?
17 december 2025 · 1 uur 6 min
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… Lees meer
This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie & Dan Kilpatrick and is produced by Steve Hankey.
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00:00 - An ellipsis… intro
04:06 - The future of Bruno Fernandes
11:35 - There are more types of cloud than you think
17:50 - Has Amorim made tactical changes?
33:38 - an advertisement break
33:40 - it’s unclear if we’re back
34:47 - A zoomed out perspective on Tottenham Hotspur
47:35 - what does incremental improvement under Thomas Frank look like?
53:35 - Jon’s transport analogy
55:57 - What should Spurs do in the January window?
1:03:50 - 3 main narratives for Spurs over the rest of the season
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Are Man City back in the title race? Unlucky Wolves and Sunderland’s victory
15 december 2025 · 48 min
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… Lees meer
This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features JJ Bull, Reuben Pinder & Jacob Whitehead and is produced by Steve Hankey.
00:00 - a superstitious intro
03:02 - Manchester City tame The Eagles
07:25 - the permutations of an actual title race
14:45 - Crystal Palace have a very small squad
15:03 - Wolves are hungry for some Premier League points
23:34 - the made up places in England game
26:00 - The Separation Game Part 1
26:26 - A break
26:28 - The Separation Game Part 2
29:36 - Sunderland beat Newcastle!
34:30 - Newcastle struggle with a European season
36:56 - St Mirren Win the Scottish League Cup!
39:25 - Points Are Bad
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Alonso’s Real Madrid trouble & the Premier League’s new financial rules
11 december 2025 · 1 uur 2 min
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… Lees meer
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.
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00:00 - The first, official & sanctioned intro
03:08 - Another unsanctioned intro
06:43 - Reuben has seen the Saipan film
11:00 - We discuss other football films
12:56 - 12 minutes in, there is some football
13:00 - Xabi Alonso under pressure at Real Madrid
18:20 - Is the Galactico era over?
23:40 - From Superstars to Systems
27:00 - Tourists & films in London
27:50 - Back to Real Madrid
31:08 - An advert motherf***er
31:11 - New Premier League spending rules
33:20 - What has changed and why?
40:45 - Why did clubs not anchor their tops to their bottoms?
42:53 - How will this affect your club?
49:00 - Will this help Premier League clubs remain financially healthy?
51:40 - Which footballers would make the best accountants?
53:10 - Jon is back on his bulls**t
53:45 - The issue with pinning against revenue
55:50 - back to anchoring
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Will Salah leave Liverpool? Villa beat Arsenal & Palace are fourth!
8 december 2025 · 1 uur 3 min
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… Lees meer
This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features JJ Bull, Reuben Pinder & Jon Mackenzie and is produced by Steve Hankey.
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00:00 - a drilling intro
02:52 - Mohamed Salah getting things off his chest
08:34 - can an old bull bow out gracefully?
09:19 - back to the Salah situation
20:33 - Leeds United 3-3 Liverpool
29:35 - The Separation Game Part 1
31:14 - A break
31:16 - The Separation Game Part 2
35:36 - Aston Villa defeat Arsenal
42:16 - Where will Villa actually finish, no-one can predict!
44:00 - Crystal Palace are fourth!
49:15 - the sadness of beautiful goals when you lose
53:05 - Heart’s lofty goal
57:48 - Points Are Bad
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Liverpool held by Sunderland, Leeds stun Chelsea & Arsenal win again
4 december 2025 · 1 uur 5 min
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… Lees meer
This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie & Seb Stafford-Bloor and is produced by Steve Hankey.
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Timecodes
00:00 - the first, official & sanctioned intro
02:48 - the unsanctioned intro
03:36 - Sunderland secure a draw against Liverpool
08:00 - Joe tries to understand cricket
09:46 - Liverpool gave Sunderland loads of time & space
14:20 - there was some banging
14:30 - back to Liverpool & Sunderland
19:50 - Chelsea lost to Leeds in the thick middle
24:00 - How Leeds have pivoted
26:40 - Chelsea without Moisés Caicedo
30:22 - changing Chelsea’s centre backs & lack of a consistent environment
34:31 - a break
34:33 - A barnstorming game between Fulham & Man City
47:07 - Arsenal win again
49:50 - Mikel Merino’s head
53:48 - Arsenal are great in open play, actually
1:00:13 - Brentford’s Igor Thiago is good
1:02:43 - Other famous Igors, some were cut…
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Chelsea hold Arsenal, Liverpool & Man Utd win & Spurs lose again
1 december 2025 · 1 uur 11 min
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… Lees meer
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.
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00:00 A blues intro
04:55 - ten men Chelsea hold Arsenal
16:47 - Arsenal haven’t played without either Gabriel or Saliba for ages
22:40 - Liverpool beat West Ham without Salah
29:35 - The Separation Game Part 1
30:32 - An advertisement break
30:35 - The Separation Game Part 2
37:35 - Crystal Palace lose to Man Utd
44:40 - Tottenham lose again!
56:20 - A tight Premier League
1:01:33 - Points Are Bad
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Pogba’s back, could Vini Jr leave Real Madrid? And Noni Madueke’s one-to-one coach
27 november 2025 · 1 uur 7 min
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… Lees meer
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 their game outside of the club environment.
We hear what a one to one coach is, how Saul became one, what they work on and how they navigate training with individual players who are also training regularly with their clubs.
This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie & Saul Isaksson-Hurst and is produced by Steve Hankey.
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00:00 - why are we in this intro? Also please subscribe!
8:28 - Why is a toilet called a toilet? Which new toilet should Joe purchase?
14:08 - Paul Pogba’s back!
15:05 - We speak about Carrow Road for quite some time here…
19:05 - back to Paul Pogba being… back.
22:25 - reflecting on Pogba’s legacy
27:52 - Will Vinícius Júnior leave Real Madrid?
31:20 - the creaky chair is back!
31:50 - a sea change at Madrid with Xabi Alonso?
36:40 - a break
36:42 - a one to one coach’s perspective on player coach relations
40:15 - what is an individual skills coach?
41:18 - full time personal chef or full time driver?
42:41 - how do you become an individual skills coach?
44:40 - working with Antoine Semenyo, Noni Madueke & Folarin Balogun one to one
56:11 - entering the football industry when you’re not an ex pro
59:11 - the psychological side
1:01:00 - drills versus letting the players improvise
1:03:52 - Joe’s reductive questions to end
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Arsenal hammer Spurs, Liverpool lose again, Newcastle beat Man City
24 november 2025 · 1 uur 6 min
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… Lees meer
This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features JJ Bull, Kaya Kaynak & Jack Pitt-Brooke and is produced by Steve Hankey.
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00:00 - A NLD intro
02:52 - Arsenal win the NLD
5:22 - what was the gameplan for Spurs?
12:25 - where does this leave Thomas Frank?
14:38 - can it go wrong for Arsenal at this point?
18:40 - Gabriel Magalhães the best player in the Premier League?
20:55 - Eze’s crowning moment
24:42 - The Separation Game Part 1
25:49 - The Soccer 100
29:26 - A break
29:28 - The Separation Game Part 2
32:35 - Newcastle Utd beat Man City
36:55 - a midfield mismatch
42:05 - exploring why Liverpool’s poor form continues
54:20 - JJ gets to talk about Scotland
59:45 - Points Are Bad
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Scotland get to World Cup, where will Semenyo go & who will win the North London derby?
19 november 2025 · 1 uur 7 min
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… Lees meer
This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie& Seb Stafford-Bloor and is produced by Steve Hankey.
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00:00 - a fever dream intro
06:08 - Scotland are going to the World cup!
18:35 - Where would be a good fit for Antoine Semenyo?
32:28 - an advertisement break
33:30 - Click here for the North London derby preview
44:48 - a break
44:50 - we’re right back, with more #NLD
45:32 - and again
45:50 - and again again
45:55 - Why Arsenal are really impressively actually
52:42 - It’s not Arteta’s fault the Premier League is now boring
57:40 - Jon’s new hobby
59:40 - The German national side
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England's perfect record, are Newcastle in crisis & is Fabregas the next top coach?
17 november 2025 · 59 min
England’s perfect World Cup qualifying record, The Republic of Ireland’s miraculous entry into the playoffs, a potential crisis looming at Newcastle United and the promising beginning of Cesc Fabregas the manager at Como were all discussed in the latest Tifo Football podcast… Lees meer
This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie/Alex Barker, Reuben Pinder & Jacob Whitehead and is produced by Steve Hankey.
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00:00 - The Art Of Intro
03:22 - England’s perfect World Cup qualifying campaign
11:30 - Marcus Rashford’s revival
15:54 - The Republic of Ireland make the playoffs!
19:00 - Troy Parrott & strikers honing their craft
21:00 - Joe’s Irish passport application & Ireland’s World Cup record
23:45 - Norway will definitely be there!
25:15 - for Scotland, it’s still up in the air.
26:37 - A crisis for Newcastle United
27:20 - Magpies, Parrots & Parakeets
30:00 - back to the Newcastle crisis, if it’s even a crisis
37:12 - The Separation Game Part 1
39:26 - A break
39:29 - The Separation Game Part 2
42:58 - The Fabregas revolution at Como
51:18 - Points Are Bad
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What’s going on at Manchester United?
12 november 2025 · 1 uur 11 min
In this special Manchester United focused episode of the Tifo Football podcast, we talk about how Ruben Amorim’s first year as manager at Old Trafford has been. Lees meer
This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Laurie Whitwell & Jon Mackenzie and is produced by Steve Hankey.
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00:00 - An AMAZING intro
02:35 - Laurie’s reflections on one year of Ruben Amorim
07:25 - What grade should Amorim get for his time so far?
18:00 - Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s warm words
22:29 - A break before stuff & more things
22:31 - Grading signings under Amorim
27:33 - How flexible is Amorim really?
38:30 - Will this strategy bear delicious fruit?
42:44 - Sorry Jon, adverts
42:46 - If he had forever could Amorim win the league?
50:58 - Who were the other contenders when Amorim was hired?
54:00 - the Dan Ashworth diversion
1:01 - Benjamin Šeško
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Remarkable Guardiola, Why Frank isn't Nuno at Spurs & are Sunderland safe already?
10 november 2025 · 1 uur 17 min
Pep Guardiola’s remarkable evolution & adaptation over 1,000 competitive games in management, why comparison between Thomas Frank’s time at Tottenham and Nuno’s tenure are a bit unfounded and how long will Sunderland soar in the Premier League were all discussed in the latest Tifo Football podcast… Lees meer
This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Kaya Kaynak, Jon Mackenzie & Jack Pitt-Brooke and is produced by Steve Hankey.
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00:00 - a returning intro
02:48 - Manchester City’s perfect day against Liverpool
5:39 - City’s new look attack and messy Liverpool
10:22 - the narrative around Liverpool
15:10 - City’s underload & Pep Guardiola’s evolution over 1,000 games
27:06 - listen to an advert
27:08 - a chat about Tottenham: why Thomas Frank is not Nuno
44:15 - The Separation Game Part 1
46:07 - a raw dog break
46:10 - The Separation Game Part 2
50:39 - Sunderland are soaring
52:35 - Joe’s rubbish promoted sides game
56:35 - Why Sunderland are basically safe JON
1:01:52 - predicted chat
1:03:56 - Three fun facts about Thomas Tuchel’s England
1:13:05 - Points Are Bad returns!
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Will Man City beat Liverpool & what do stats predict 10 games in?
6 november 2025 · 1 uur 5 min
Who will come out on top when Manchester City play Liverpool in the Premier League? Lees meer
What are the key tactical themes that have emerged 10 games into the season?
And how much of the final table can we predict with this number of games played were all discussed in the latest Tifo Football podcast…
This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Jon Mackenzie, features Mark Carey, Thom Harris & Conor O’Neill and is produced by Steve Hankey.
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00:00 - A direct intro
03:32 - Who will win in Man City versus Liverpool?
17:30 - Mark Carey’s super computer & chickens
22:37 - A direct season so far
27:10 - Jon gets to talk about Bournemouth again
31:25 - Why Manchester United are now a more direct side
38:20 - A break away from the numbers
38:22 - A shout out for second balls
43:40 - Event data i.e. stuff that happens
47:30 - Tracking skeletons
49:45 - Should we pay less attention to possession now?
53:48 - What is the point of all of this? And bunching.
58:20 - Did last season’s table 10 games in predict the future?
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Man City win, Tottenham boos & are set pieces ruining the Premier League?
3 november 2025 · 1 uur 13 min
How Manchester City tactically took apart Bournemouth in their 3-1 win, why Tottenham Hotspur fans have reason to boo after their 1-0 defeat to Chelsea plus why set pieces are ruining the Premier League were all discussed in the latest Tifo Football podcast… Lees meer
This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by JJ Bull, features Kaya Kaynak, Jon Mackenzie & Thom Harris and is produced by Steve Hankey.
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00:00 - an abacii intro
03:55 - how Man City tactically outdid Bournemouth’s press
15:08 - Erling Haaland’s madness
21:25 - are Man City still vulnerable?
24:58 - blockingham blockspur & ghosts (break here?)
26:00 - do you have a favourite ghost?
27:28 - why are Tottenham being booed?
32:40 - has Thomas Frank improved Tottenham defensively?
36:55 - an evolving Enzo Fernández at Chelsea
39:23 - The Separation Game part 1
40:16 - A Phil Babb break
40:20 - The Separation Game part 2
44:48 - Are set pieces making the Premier League less fun?
59:15 - how set pieces are like Quidditch
1:04:27 - invasion sports!
1:05:01 - Arne Slot told Unai Emery how to beat Liverpool, he didn’t listen
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Are Arsenal in good form? Are Liverpool in bad form & do two good feet matter?
30 oktober 2025 · 1 uur 1 min
How best to understand a team’s form using stats and science, what tempo actually means in football and how much two-footedness gives players an advantage were all discussed in the latest Tifo Football podcast… Lees meer
This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by JJ Bull, features Kaya Kaynak & Mark Carey and is produced by Steve Hankey.
00:00 - an intro full of rage
02:38 - what is form? What science says
09:20 - who is in surprising form?
15:50 - where is the nugget of knowledge to be found?
19:24 - what is tempo?
22:16 - which are the slowest and fastest leagues?
25:21 - how has the Premier League changed in recent years?
28:00 - have you ever seen a ghost?
30:42 - possession volumes and who is more and less direct
34:30 - The Tifo Football Music podcast
37:47 - should football have a stop clock?
39:545 - high tempo positions on the pitch
41:42 - breaking up the tempo
41:44 - is it better for players to have two good feet or not?
47:11 - are left footed players more precious?
49:29 - should conventional wingers come back?
52:45 - Mark’s foot game
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