Tifo Football Podcast

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 / Staff / Getty Images Sport via Getty Images 00:00 - a nostalgic intro05:32 - Aston Villa’s phenomenal form continues against Man Utd10:20 - Morgan Rogers is doing good15:34 - Man Utd’s creative midfield problems and Kobbie Mainoo20:48 - The Tifo Football podcast festive quiz! Part 1…29:16 - A break29:18 - a pulsating draw between Newcastle United & Chelsea39:06 - song with significance to nations44:49 - The Tifo Football podcast festive quiz! Part 258:33 - Points Are Bad  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Images00:00 - An ellipsis… intro04:06 - The future of Bruno Fernandes11:35 - There are more types of cloud than you think17:50 - Has Amorim made tactical changes?33:38 - an advertisement break33:40 - it’s unclear if we’re back 34:47 - A zoomed out perspective on Tottenham Hotspur47:35 - what does incremental improvement under Thomas Frank look like?53:35 - Jon’s transport analogy55:57 - What should Spurs do in the January window?1:03:50 - 3 main narratives for Spurs over the rest of the season Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 & Jacob Whitehead and is produced by Steve Hankey.00:00 - a superstitious intro03:02 - Manchester City tame The Eagles07:25 - the permutations of an actual title race14:45 - Crystal Palace have a very small squad15:03 - Wolves are hungry for some Premier League points23:34 - the made up places in England game26:00 - The Separation Game Part 126:26 - A break26:28 - The Separation Game Part 229:36 - Sunderland beat Newcastle!34:30 - Newcastle struggle with a European season36:56 - St Mirren Win the Scottish League Cup!39:25 - Points Are Bad  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Images00:00 - The first, official & sanctioned intro 03:08 - Another unsanctioned intro06:43 - Reuben has seen the Saipan film11:00 - We discuss other football films12:56 - 12 minutes in, there is some football13:00 - Xabi Alonso under pressure at Real Madrid18:20 - Is the Galactico era over?23:40 - From Superstars to Systems27:00 - Tourists & films in London27:50 - Back to Real Madrid31:08 - An advert motherf***er31:11 - New Premier League spending rules33:20 - 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**t53:45 - The issue with pinning against revenue55:50 - back to anchoring Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Joe Devine, features JJ Bull, Reuben Pinder & Jon Mackenzie and is produced by Steve Hankey.OLI SCARFF / Contributor / AFP via Getty Images00:00 - a drilling intro02:52 - Mohamed Salah getting things off his chest08:34 - can an old bull bow out gracefully?09:19 - back to the Salah situation 20:33 - Leeds United 3-3 Liverpool29:35 - The Separation Game Part 131:14 - A break31:16 - The Separation Game Part 235:36 - Aston Villa defeat Arsenal42:16 - 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 goal57:48 - Points Are Bad  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Setterfield / Staff / Getty Images Europe via Getty ImagesTimecodes00:00 - the first, official & sanctioned intro 02:48 - the unsanctioned intro03:36 - Sunderland secure a draw against Liverpool08:00 - Joe tries to understand cricket09:46 - Liverpool gave Sunderland loads of time & space14:20 - there was some banging 14:30 - back to Liverpool & Sunderland19:50 - Chelsea lost to Leeds in the thick middle24:00 - How Leeds have pivoted26:40 - Chelsea without Moisés Caicedo30:22 - changing Chelsea’s centre backs & lack of a consistent environment34:31 - a break34:33 - A barnstorming game between Fulham & Man City47:07 - Arsenal win again49:50 - Mikel Merino’s head53:48 - Arsenal are great in open play, actually1:00:13 - Brentford’s Igor Thiago is good1:02:43 - Other famous Igors, some were cut… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 A blues intro04:55 - ten men Chelsea hold Arsenal16:47 - Arsenal haven’t played without either Gabriel or Saliba for ages22:40 - Liverpool beat West Ham without Salah29:35 - The Separation Game Part 130:32 - An advertisement break30:35 - The Separation Game Part 237:35 - Crystal Palace lose to Man Utd44:40 - Tottenham lose again!56:20 - A tight Premier League1:01:33 - Points Are Bad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 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.Jack Thomas00:00 - 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 legacy27:52 - 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 relations40:15 - 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 pro59:11 - the psychological side1:01:00 - drills versus letting the players improvise1:03:52 - Joe’s reductive questions to end Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 produced by Steve Hankey.Buy The Soccer 100 here:UK - https://harpercollins.co.uk/products/the-soccer-100-oliver-kaymichael-cox?variant=55559308771707 US - https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-soccer-100-oliver-kayjames-horncastle?variant=43710138712098 GLYN KIRK / Contributor / AFP via Getty Images00:00 - A NLD intro02:52 - Arsenal win the NLD5:22 - 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 moment24:42 - The Separation Game Part 125:49 - The Soccer 100 29:26 - A break29:28 - The Separation Game Part 232:35 - Newcastle Utd beat Man City36:55 - a midfield mismatch42:05 - exploring why Liverpool’s poor form continues54:20 - JJ gets to talk about Scotland59:45 - Points Are Bad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 produced by Steve Hankey.Ian MacNicol / Stringer / Getty Images Europe via Getty Images00:00 - a fever dream intro06:08 - 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 preview44:48 - a break44:50 - we’re right back, with more #NLD45:32 - and again45:50 - and again again45:55 - Why Arsenal are really impressively actually52:42 - It’s not Arteta’s fault the Premier League is now boring57:40 - Jon’s new hobby59:40 - The German national side Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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…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.Carl Recine / Staff / Getty Images Europe via Getty Images00:00 - The Art Of Intro03:22 - England’s perfect World Cup qualifying campaign11:30 - Marcus Rashford’s revival 15:54 - The Republic of Ireland make the playoffs!19:00 - Troy Parrott & strikers honing their craft21:00 - Joe’s Irish passport application & Ireland’s World Cup record23:45 - Norway will definitely be there!25:15 - for Scotland, it’s still up in the air.26:37 - A crisis for Newcastle United27:20 - Magpies, Parrots & Parakeets30:00 - back to the Newcastle crisis, if it’s even a crisis37:12 - The Separation Game Part 139:26 - A break39:29 - The Separation Game Part 242:58 - The Fabregas revolution at Como51:18 - Points Are Bad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Laurie Whitwell & Jon Mackenzie and is produced by Steve Hankey.Carl Recine / Staff / Getty Images Europe via GettyImages00:00 - An AMAZING intro 02:35 - Laurie’s reflections on one year of Ruben Amorim07:25 - What grade should Amorim get for his time so far?18:00 - Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s warm words22:29 - A break before stuff & more things22:31 - Grading signings under Amorim27:33 - How flexible is Amorim really?38:30 - Will this strategy bear delicious fruit?42:44 - Sorry Jon, adverts42:46 - 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 diversion1:01 - Benjamin Šeško Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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…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.Justin Setterfield / Staff / Getty Images Europe via Getty Images00:00 - a returning intro02:48 - Manchester City’s perfect day against Liverpool5:39 - City’s new look attack and messy Liverpool10:22 - the narrative around Liverpool15:10 - City’s underload & Pep Guardiola’s evolution over 1,000 games27:06 - listen to an advert27:08 - a chat about Tottenham: why Thomas Frank is not Nuno44:15 - The Separation Game Part 146:07 - a raw dog break46:10 - The Separation Game Part 250:39 - Sunderland are soaring52:35 - Joe’s rubbish promoted sides game56:35 - Why Sunderland are basically safe JON1:01:52 - predicted chat1:03:56 - Three fun facts about Thomas Tuchel’s England1:13:05 - Points Are Bad returns! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who will come out on top when Manchester City play Liverpool in the Premier League? 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.FREDERIC DIDES / Contributor / AFP via Getty Images 00:00 - A direct intro 03:32 - Who will win in Man City versus Liverpool?17:30 - Mark Carey’s super computer & chickens22:37 - A direct season so far27:10 - Jon gets to talk about Bournemouth again31:25 - Why Manchester United are now a more direct side38:20 - A break away from the numbers38:22 - A shout out for second balls43:40 - Event data i.e. stuff that happens47:30 - Tracking skeletons49:45 - 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? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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…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.Molly Darlington / Stringer / Getty Images Europe via GettyImages-223590831900:00 - an abacii intro03:55 - how Man City tactically outdid Bournemouth’s press15:08 - Erling Haaland’s madness21:25 - 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 Chelsea39:23 - The Separation Game part 140:16 - A Phil Babb break40:20 - The Separation Game part 244:48 - Are set pieces making the Premier League less fun?59:15 - how set pieces are like Quidditch1:04:27 - invasion sports!1:05:01 - Arne Slot told Unai Emery how to beat Liverpool, he didn’t listen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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…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 rage02:38 - what is form? What science says09:20 - 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 direct34:30 - The Tifo Football Music podcast37:47 - should football have a stop clock?39:545 - high tempo positions on the pitch41:42 - breaking up the tempo41:44 - 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 gameTom Dulat / Stringer / Getty Images Europe via Getty ImagesJustin Setterfield / Staff / Getty Images Europe via Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yet another Premier League defeat for Liverpool, this time against Brentford. Yet another victory for Manchester United, this time against Brighton. And yet another surprise victory for Sunderland, this time over Chelsea, were all discussed in the latest Tifo Football podcast…This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by JJ Bull, features Kaya Kaynak, Amitai Winehouse & Luke Bosher and is produced by Steve Hankey.Matt McNulty / Stringer / Getty Images Europe via Getty ImagesTom Dulat / Stringer / Getty Images Europe via Getty Images00:00 - an impresario intro03:41 - Liverpool lose to Brentford’s long throws & long balls12:12 - would all of this have been solved with Marc Guehi?16:00 - awe inspiring Brentford20:28 - Jordan Henderson and other characters24:57 - momentum builds for Manchester United29:50 - how Benjamin Šeško suits what Amorim needs33:53 - Seagulls & Streets Of Rage37:08 - The Separation Game part 137:58 - JJ gives us a break38:01 - The Separation Game part 242:51 - how do Chelsea fans feel about life under Enzo Maresca?46:33 - the limitations of Robert Sanchez50:26 - what were Chelsea and what are they now?53:17 - is Cole Palmer actually Chelsea’s most important player?56:20 - what should the minimum expectation of Chelsea be this season?59:42 - how a data revolution has propelled Hearts to top in Scotland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A second season of the new Champions League format, the role of full backs at Arsenal and the potential promise of Manchester United’s new goalkeeper were all discussed in the latest Tifo Football podcast…This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie & Kaya Kaynak and is produced by Steve Hankey.Alex Davidson / Stringer / Getty Images Europe via GettyImages00:00 - a pinging intro04:20 - Celebrity Traitors…08:39 - loads of goals in the Champions League! 25:18 - Arsenal’s left backs live in the pocket38:40 - Joe thinks Arsenal will surely win the Premier League42:26 - a break42:28 - how good will Senne Lammens be for Manchester United?44:30 - Why post shot expected goals matter for goalkeepers48:20 - Lammens can kick it long 51:20 - Joe and Jon have been playing a new video game52:14 - who are the post shot XG kings so far this season?54:42 - Sean Dyche in at Nottingham Forest, so we talk about Robin Hood57:20 - and then castles…1:00:20 - and back to Nottingham Forest1:03:31 - a brief Premier League relegation prediction Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 Liverpool’s defeat to Manchester United and the incredibly exciting draw between Crystal Palace and Bournemouth were discussed in the latest Tifo Football podcast…This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Kaya Kaynak, Jon Mackenzie & Reuben Pinder and is produced by Steve Hankey.Arne Slot - Michael Regan / Staff / Getty Images Europe via GettyImages-224201226500:00 - a washed intro03:57 - Liverpool’s selection issues in Man Utd defeat 16:10 - what are the problem positions for Liverpool?20:30 - which Liverpool players are the most washed?23:16 - politics of selection 24:50 - longer term problems coming to roost27:24 - Manchester United’s positive chaos39:10 - Bruno’s amazing assist40:10 - The Separation Game Part 141:35 - The Separation Game Part 246:54 - Crystal Palace 3-3 Bournemouth 50:06 - golfing bird scores52:18 - back to The Eagles versus The Cherries56:11 - some very sensible cutting decisions56:51 - tricky trees58:44 - Points Are Bad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The statistical flaws underlying Tottenham’s deceptively strong start and the strengths of Bayern Munich & Borussia Dortmund were 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.Steve Bardens / Stringer / Getty Images Europe via Getty Images00:00 - A Seb-less intro02:48 - a new appointment at Tottenham7:30 - an underlying conversation about Tottenham24:30 - a frank conversation about… Thomas Frank32:50 - postcodes and cockneys38:33 - a break38:34 - Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund49:53 - Jon’s tactico nonsense53:10 - crossing guards and lollipop people54:50 - Joe’s impressive impression55:55 - back to those elitist tacticos1:00:40 - where does Vincent Kompany rank in the coaching pantheon? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.