Tifo Football Podcast

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? 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.Join the Tifo Discord Server - https://discord.gg/6nMGtSyyNM Tom Dulat / Stringer / Getty Images Europe via GettyImagesStu Forster / Staff / Getty Images Europe via GettyImages00:00 -  a dripping intro04:00 - Which PL teams would rehire their current manager if they had a clean slate?41:58 - a break42:00 - THE RONDO49:36 - a refreshed relegation opportunity for Tottenham55:10 - If Spurs go down, is the big 6 finished?1:03:05 - The impact of the war in Iran on football1:12 - Points Are Bad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. 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.Join the Tifo Discord server - https://discord.gg/qKkNm2fb Justin Setterfield / Staff / Getty Images Europe via GettyImages-225472585100:00 - 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 battle25:46 - Liverpool's forward line & candid Arne Slot31:52 - A break31:55 - THE RONDO37:08 - When will Tottenham win again? And birds of prey48:23 - Who is to blame?52:55 - The rise and rise and rise and rise(?) of Wrexham58:28 - How should we feel about Wrexham being promoted? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.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.Join the Tifo Discord Server - https://discord.gg/UnmbkFJP Mike Hewitt / Staff / Getty Images Europe via GettyImages-181350751800:00 -  A rogue intro02:40 - Arsenal set pieces subdue Chelsea10:20 - Chelsea’s disciplinary issues15:30 - Reece James: fitness & leadership 17:50 - Changing Chelsea set piece schemes19:20 - Set pieces need to stop!32:40 - Set peacocks33:55 - Can set pieces be beautiful?38:34 - THE RONDO44:14 - A break before A MUTINY44:16 - Seb wants to talk about video games48:10 - Jon wants to talk about Arsenal’s nerves53:16 - The Champions League last 16 bracket59:50 - Are we SURE Spurs won’t get relegated?1:05:45 - Points Are Bad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. 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.Join the Tifo Discord server - https://discord.gg/az6JGAGqPAUL ELLIS / Contributor / AFP via Getty Images00:00 - A scented intro04:35 - Man Utd momentum?09:24 - Benjamin Šeško starting?18:35 - Senne Lammens & shower gel24:17 - Champions League check in, Inter knocked out by brilliant Bodo Glimt!32:08 - A break32:10 - THE RONDO37:28 - Man City momentum 50:50 - Good Gyökeres57:00 - Colin's warm thoughts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.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.Join the Tifo Discord Server - https://discord.gg/UnmbkFJP Mike Hewitt / Staff / Getty Images Europe via GettyImages-226300128100:00 - A sneaky intro04:10 - A sanctioned Arsenal intro06:13 - The skies of North London are Red10:00 - 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 thing34:17 - A break34:19 - THE RONDO40:18 - A Tricky season for Nottingham Forest44:38 - The logic of each managerial change54:30 - JJ’s parrot mask55:55 - Points Are Barkered Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Roberto De Zerbi’s 18-months at Marseille featured real highs but also moments of severe turbulence, disputes with players and wildly inconsistent results. 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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Jon Mackenzie, Kaya Kaynak & Tomas Hill Lopez-Menchero and is produced by Steve Hankey.Join the Tifo Discord Server - https://discord.gg/VUW7CRzJAngel Martinez / Stringer / Getty Images Europe via Getty Images00:00 - hola!03:05 - allegations of racism during Benfica vs Real Madrid match12:44 - Real Madrid’s recent results on the pitch23:35 - Squad refreshment for Real Madrid?31:28 - A break31:20 - Kaya’s screensaver & Joe’s delivery habits34:00 - Curling! And the hog line36:15 - Tifo’s Ring For Analysis39:43 - A Barcelona blip50:40 - Barcelona’s fascinating election54:36 - Darwin Nunez’s Saudi situation59:28 - Does moving to the Saudi league work out for players?1:02:37 - Tifo Discord plug! More about pets… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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/QCnuw27J Michael Regan / Staff / Getty Images Europe via GettyImages00:00 - an ocean-faring intro07:17 - West Ham United rally16:50 - Multiple formations & pitch size20:33 - The Nuno-fication of West Ham 24:47 - West Ham are in fine form… for now27:32 - Other sack happy Premier League clubs of the past31:55 - What went wrong for Dyche at Nottingham Forest?35:21 - Undermining behaviour in the workplace37:48 - Where Forest may have gone wrong40:21 - Who will go down?42:07 - A break42:09 - THE RONDO47:13 - The Tudor dynasty begins at Tottenham56:28 - How many more games will Spurs win this season?1:00:21 - Points Are Bad  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Carl Recine / Staff / Getty Images Europe via GettyImages-2260368300 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.JOIN THE DISCORD - https://discord.gg/QCnuw27JOmar Vega / Stringer / Getty Images North America via GettyImages00:00 - A well-written intro05:46 - A semi-sanctioned second intro6:29 - Spur sack Thomas Frank10:30 - Why now and not before?18:00 - The problems a new coach would inherit21:30 - A discordant Discord shout out24:10 - Who should Spurs get as their next current manager?25:07 - “Gambling on stepping up” contenders29:20 - “Too early in their development?” contenders35:18 - another excellent break35:20 - too early for Robbie Keane?40:30 - These fine managers are available50:25 - The risky choice?1:06:15 - The “no questions asked” category1:09:04- The wildcards Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Bull, Mark Carey & Reuben Pinder and is produced by Steve Hankey.Join the Tifo Discord Server - https://discord.gg/QCnuw27J Matt McNulty / Stringer / Getty Images Europe via GettyImages-223721144100:00 - A trumpeting intro05:17 - It’s still a title race, isn’t it?08:47 - Did Liverpool poo their pants? 12:35 - Four lungs & frogs14:42 - A goal that never was 17:21 - Somehow, Jumanji18:07 - 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 break38:17 - THE RONDO42:39 - Man Utd win four in a row, and isn’t it fun?47:10 - Joe’s trepidation and an uncomfortable meme52:33 - Newcastle United’s poor form continues1:00:21 - Should Newcastle stick or twist in the manager market?1:03:02 - Points Are Bad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

JOIN THE NEW TIFO DISCORD: https://discord.gg/vvfz96FZXrWhat 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 results24:13 - Should Michael Carrick get the job?31:39 - Floors, ceilings and Never Nudes35:38 - Man United managerial candidates01:05:51 - A ridiculous Star Wars tangent01:09:37 - Wild card options Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 via GettyImages00:00 - A 5/10 intro03:23 - A sumptuous section06:29 - An apathetic first half for Spurs, with a somersault11:00 - Positive things to say about Tottenham15:14 - Man City’s second half switch off21:40 - the mouse died22:00 - Man City transfers24:31 - THE RONDO31:23 - a hair break31:25 - do you wash your hair every day?32:47 - Man Utd win again35:50 - Seb’s ITK aura36:30 - Back to Man Utd & Fulham50:01 - Another win for Chelsea56:48 - who would be the best assassin on the pod?59:20 - players struggling to adapt to the Premier League1:01:43 - The (unforgettable) Points Are Bad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Seb Stafford-Bloor & Oli Kay and is produced by Steve Hankey.Richard Heathcote / Staff / Gettu Images Europe via GettyImages-221395753500:00 - A subtle intro05:48 - Drama as The Champions League… League phase ends09:06 - 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 woods24:05 - League leaders & winners as antagonists28:00 - What’s left for Liverpool this season?31:45 - Is a summer rebuild actually what Liverpool need?38:26 - A break38:28 - The merits plus perils of LinkedIn style aphorisms45:24 - Should you sub a sub?50:05 - ice hockey!52:30 - What do Tottenham Hotspur say about the strength of the Premier League? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features JJ Bull, Jon Mackenzie & Reuben Pinder and is produced by Steve Hankey.Here’s that survey -  theathletic.com/survey26Justin Setterfield / Staff / Getty Images Europe via Getty Images00:00 - A bit too sixth form intro5:50 - Man Utd claim Arsenal scalp11:16 - Why we still don’t know anything 17:10 - Playing through the block & playing a Fulham19:00 - Cromulent Michael DeCarrick & Kobbie Mainoo24:15 - Man Utd’s fortune, misfortune and wearing the same clothes26:15 - A break26:17 - What do YOU think?28:26 - THE RONDO32:14 - 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 Scotland1:01:08 - Points Are Bad  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 produced by Steve Hankey.OLI SCARFF / Contributor / AFP via GettyImagesWe’re asking you to fill out a quick survey about you and your podcast habits by going to theathletic.com/survey26. Three lucky entries will win $/£100 worth of Amazon vouchers too. So whether you’re a long-time listener or a new one, we want your feedback. The link is also here too -  theathletic.com/survey26 Thanks!00:00 - an unbiased intro05:14 - An Arsenal Champions League campaign full of impressiveness11:45 - Arsenal’s forward line and we lose ourselves14:28 - we regain composure14:50 - Arsenal play Man Utd next17:50 - Man Utd 08 vs Arsenal 26 combined XI - who wins?!29:42 - A Break 29:45 - A break for Thomas Frank too34:34 - Tottenham’s injuries and sympathy for Frank38:35 - Is it worth Spurs’ fans being patient?44:00 - evidence for a future HR hearing…44:46 - Vincent Kompany’s impressive Bayern Munich Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Devine, features JJ Bull, Jack Pitt-Brooke & Reuben Pinder and is produced by Steve Hankey.DARREN STAPLES / Contributor / AFP via GettyImages 00:00 - An intro that drew first blood4:45 - A hellish day for Man City6:30 - A brilliant day for Bruno13:30 - What dominant Man Utd were actually like19:15 - Credit to Carrick & team selection tactics23:22 - An off day for Man City & dependence on individuals30:05 - March Guehi’s imminent move & Man City transition33:30 - 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 break39:02 - THE RONDO44:02 - A week of drama at Crystal Palace53:53 - A season of drama at Tottenham Hotspur1:01:46 - Aston Villa come unstuck against David Moyes’ Everton1:10 - Points Are Bad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 / Contributor / AFP via Getty Images00:00 - Un nuevo intro03:11 - Another alternative intro04:51 - A sprawling conversation about Real Madrid sacking Xabi Alonso37:43 - A break37:45 - THE RING42:40 -  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 rant1:00 - Aston Villa are unbelievably lucky Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 is produced by Steve Hankey.George Wood / Stringer / Getty Images Europe via Getty Images00:00 - A macking intro05:14 - some magical FA Cupsets15:40 - Michael Carrick in frame for Man Utd22:50 - Antoine Semenyo is a Man City player27:00 - biggest ever FA Cup win28:04 - I want to play a game30:23 - THE RING… working title36:01 - a break36:03 - Reflection on Enzo Maresca’s exit from Chelsea43:15 - Who are Chelsea fans actually mad at?46:00 - Tricky parts of managing modern Chelsea50:10 - Potential beneficiaries of the Rosenior era52:30 - Could a robot manage a football team?57:10 - Would Maresca work at Man City?59:01 - Points Are Bad  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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://pod.fo/e/344882 Ahmad Mora / Stringer / Getty Images Europe via Getty Images  00:00 - The first, intentional & alliterative intro 02:53 - The second, unsanctioned, vigilante intro05:06 - Final reflection on Amorim’s exit from Man Utd07:35 -  Who should be Man Utd’s interim manager?26:00 - The role of executives in footballing matters28:46 - Can the Sporting Director model work at elite clubs?34:32 - A break34:34 - Strasbourg’s relationship with Chelsea43:15 - The Liam Rosenior era at Chelsea begins48:26 - Liam Rosenior the man56:08 - Are West Ham doomed? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.