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Tifo Football Podcast

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300 episodes · Explicit

In-depth tactical, historical & geopolitical breakdowns of the beautiful game. From Joe Devine and the team behind the Tifo Football YouTube channel.

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  1. Villa defeat Man City, Tottenham beat Chelsea, Real win El Clásico!

    · 1 h 11 min · Explicit

    Aston Villa’s victory over Manchester City showing the rebuild under Unai Emery is well under way, a routine win for Arsenal over Everton in a rain swept North London, Tottenham’s historically rare victory away to…

  2. Man Utd Lose Again, Pressure Mounts on Carrick & Liverpool Beat Brighton

    · 1 h 11 min

    Manchester United very much fail to bounce back against Bournemouth. Is Michael Carrick's time done? And has Andoni Iraola has achieved a total cultural victory over Premier League football? Kate Mason hosts Jon, Seb…

  3. Ring for Analysis: Erik Ten Hag Interview - Sacking, Ronaldo & Mainoo

    · 1 h 04 min

    Former Manchester United manager Erik Ten Hag has spoken for the first time about his time at Old Trafford, Ronaldo and the circumstances surrounding his departure. Joe and Jon perform Ring for Analysis on an exclusive…

  4. Bruno questions Man Utd tactics, is Carrick done? And Arsenal's Bayern thriller

    · 1 h 11 min · Explicit

    A potential moment of reckoning for Michael Carrick after Manchester United’s 4-1 defeat to Como, Arsenal’s entertaining 2-2 draw away at Bayern Munich and Aston Villa’s 3-1 win of Viking FK were all discussed in this…

  5. Brighton masterclass, fears for Palace & would Hürzeler suit Man Utd?

    · 1 h 02 min

    Brighton’s brilliant early form and potential title tilt, the continuation of worrying performances for Crystal Palace, a first Premier League win of the season for Brighton and Sunderland’s sorry season so far were…

  6. Man Utd's Tactical Changes & Do Arsenal Actually Have a Challenger?

    · 1 h 02 min

    Manchester United’s 1-1 drew away against Leeds. What does it mean for Michael Carrick? Arsenal squeezing by Forest. What does it mean for the title challenge (or is there one?) And double-glazing! Jon, Joe and Kaya…

  7. Ring for Analysis: Damning verdict on football’s finances

    · 1 h 10 min

    The Independent Football Regulator has published a report highlighting the precarious financial position many English football clubs find themselves in. Joe and Jon perform Ring for Analysis on an article by Matt…

  8. Man Utd Martinez fallout & Real Madrid comeback

    · 1 h 08 min · Explicit

    Lisandro Martinez’s home truths after Champions League defeat for Manchester United, a comeback win for Real Madrid against Roma and a humbling defeat for Manchester City against Paris St Germain were all discussed in…

  9. Man Utd's midfield problem, did Arsenal convince? & Chelsea's Caicedo return

    · 1 h 14 min · Explicit

    Manchester United’s 1-1 draw with Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal’s 2-1 comeback victory over Leeds United and Chelsea 5-1 dismantling of AFC Bournemouth were all discussed in this episode of the Tifo Football podcast.…

  10. Man City Win, "Cheats" Chants & What Next for Liverpool?

    · 1 h 02 min · Explicit

    Liverpool started the game well, but allowed Manchester City back into the first half. A similar pattern followed in the second, before Ryan Gravenberch was harshly sent off, after getting a second yellow card for a…

  11. The Impossible Job: A conversation about referees

    · 47 min

    Despite all the interest in football, the world of refereeing remains opaque to most fans. Joe and Jon perform a very different Ring for Analysis as they’re joined by William Ralston, the author of a new book from…

  12. The Premier League is back! Can Man Utd improve? Will Spurs finally win?

    · 1 h 04 min · Explicit

    The Premier League returns! Will Manchester United get a win? Will Tottenham Hotspur improve at all? How do you beat in-form Brighton & Hove Albion? Will Arsenal rally after their surprise defeat last time out? Leeds…

  13. What can Man City actually appeal? And Ronaldo's Portugal exit

    · 1 h 00 min · Explicit

    The nature of what Manchester City can appeal and when we may hear a final judgement plus the future of Cristiano Ronaldo were all discussed in this episode of the Tifo Football podcast. This episode of the Tifo…

  14. Ring for Analysis: How should Man City fans feel?

    · 53 min

    The eyes of the football world have been on Manchester City since the news broke of the guilty verdicts relating to breaches of the Premier League’s financial regulations. But how does it feel from within? Joe and Jon…

  15. Man City’s “sham” contracts, Pep Guardiola’s legacy & Hull City with Alfie!

    · 1 h 24 min

    Manchester City’s verdict story takes on new angles and Joe Devine is joined by Reuben Pinder, Jon Mackenzie and Alfie Potts-Harmer to discuss them - plus Hull City! 00:00 - A very Pocket Monsters Intro 03:38 - Happy…

  16. Man City verdict - what should happen next?

    · 1 h 17 min

    Today’s episode of the Tifo podcast is hosted by Joe Devine and attended by Colin Millar, Kaya Kaynak and Thom Harris to discuss, and is produced by Benji Brooks! Michael Regan / Staff / Getty Images Europe via…

  17. Ring for Analysis: Why don't goalkeepers cost more?

    · 50 min · Explicit

    One of the big money transfers this summer saw James Trafford move from Manchester City to Leeds United for over £40million. But expensive goalkeepers are a rarer commodity than outfield players. Joe is joined by Seb…

  18. Mourinho’s Real Madrid drama, Brentford’s consistency & Monaco top the league!

    · 1 h 11 min · Explicit

    A stumbling start for Jose Mourinho’s second era at Real Madrid, the understated brilliance of Brentford and the march of AS Monaco to the top of Ligue 1 were all discussed in this episode of the Tifo Football podcast.…

  19. Brighton demolish Arsenal, Man City are top & Spurs lose again

    · 1 h 22 min · Explicit

    Brighton’s brilliant win over Arsenal, Manchester City’s goalfest victory over Sunderland, yet another defeat for Tottenham and the latest lay of the land in the Bundesliga were all discussed in this episode of the…

  20. Ring for Analysis: Why do athletes soil themselves so frequently?

    · 1 h 05 min

    You may be aware of the viral moment involving a Hyrox athlete soiling herself during an event this week. Joe and Jon perform Ring for Analysis on an article by Jacob Whitehead that asks why the race to be number one…

  21. What's going wrong at Man Utd? & When will Liverpool be good?

    · 1 h 31 min · Explicit

    Defeat for Manchester United against Brighton & Hove Albion and what it means for their broader progression under Michael Carrick and the development of Andoni Iraola’s ideas at Liverpool were discussed in this episode…

  22. No goals for Spurs, are Villa in crisis? & Fulham make changes!

    · 1 h 20 min · Explicit

    Tottenham still firing blanks in their 0-0 draw with Everton, another defeat for stuttering Aston Villa, a morale boosting draw for Fulham away to Liverpool and another fine result for Hull City, this time a draw at…

  23. Manchester City Win the Derby, but Are Arsenal Still Favourites?

    · 1 h 02 min

    A 10-man Manchester City beat Man Utd at Old Trafford. The visitors were reduced to 10 players halfway through the first half as Michael Oliver showed Phil Foden a red card for kicking out at Bruno Fernandes. Man City…

  24. Ring for Analysis: Who is the real Enzo Fernandez?

    · 1 h 01 min

    Enzo Fernandez might be the record British transfer but he’s also one of the most divisive players in the Premier League. Joe and Jon perform Ring for Analysis on an article by Daniel Taylor that explores the…

  25. Who will win the Ballon d'Or? & Barcelona, Arsenal & Liverpool in the Champions League

    · 1 h 12 min · Explicit

    The favourites for the 2026 men’s Ballon d’Or, Champions League wins for Barcelona, Liverpool & Arsenal plus an exciting start to Ligue Un were all discussed in this episode of the Tifo Football podcast. This episode…

  26. Man Utd disappoint, Everton joy & will Fulham get relegated?

    · 1 h 19 min · Explicit

    A late draw for Everton with Manchester United, another win for Manchester City, this time against Coventry City, a troubling defeat for Fulham against Crystal Palace and a smash & grab draw for Newcastle United…

  27. Arsenal Remind Everyone Why They're Champions, Chelsea Stumble & Mourinho's Real Madrid Lose

    · 58 min · Explicit

    Goals from Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard helped Arsenal to an impressive comeback victory over Chelsea, who themselves again went ahead inside the first five minute. Are Arsenal fun to watch now? Does this game…

  28. Ring for Analysis: Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid Rebuild

    · 58 min

    Jose Mourinho’s return to Real Madrid has seen the club invest €260million in the squad this summer. Joe and Jon perform Ring for Analysis on an article by Mario Cortegana, to look at the changes at the Bernabeu and if…

  29. Rating Arsenal's transfer window, Everton fiasco & Man City's new midfield

    · 1 h 17 min · Explicit

    The chaotic or coherent transfer activity of Arsenal, Eveton, Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City were all discussed in this episode of the Tifo Football podcast. This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted…

  30. Man Utd's mentality, why Spurs will be fine & Newcastle aura

    · 1 h 24 min · Explicit

    Manchester United’s victory over Ipswich Town, another win for Hull City, a statement away win for Newcastle United over Tottenham Hotspur, another draw for Liverpool, this time against Nottingham Forest plus…

  31. Xabi Alonso's Chelsea & Premier League Tactical Chaos!

    · 1 h 06 min

    Xabi Alonso's Chelsea beat Brighton 4-3 in an entertaining game at Stamford Bridge this weekend, scoring three inside the first half. However, they finished the game with 26% possession, their lowest such statistic at…

  32. Ring for Analysis: Aston Villa Implosion

    · 59 min

    For the second season in a row, Aston Villa have had a tough start to their campaign. Joe and Jon perform Ring for Analysis on an article by Jacob Tanswell, which explores whether the instability at Villa Park is a…

  33. Barcola to Liverpool, Chelsea’s Alonso debut & Fulham’s new era!

    · 1 h 20 min · Explicit

    Bradley Barcola’s in principle move to Liverpool, the early signs of progress for Chelsea under Xabi Alonso, a new era at Fulham and the prospects for Crystal Palace were all discussed in this episode of the Tifo…

  34. Man Utd & Spurs lose, Liverpool & City escape & Arsenal win - The Premier League is back

    · 1 h 17 min · Explicit

    Manchester United’s defeat to Hull City, Brentford’s demolition of Tottenham Hotspur, a lively draw between Newcastle United and Liverpool, Manchester City’s comeback draw against AFC Bournemouth AND Arsenal’s…

  35. Ring for Analysis: How Pep Guardiola Haunts Football

    · 46 min

    Pep Guardiola may be out of football, but his influence is everywhere. Joe and Jon reverse roles for this performance of Ring for Analysis as Jon reads the introduction to his book, The Spectre of Pep: How Guardiola…

  36. Baleba to Man Utd? More Spurs ‘bomba’ signings! Konsa to Arsenal

    · 1 h 07 min

    Carlos Baleba’s mooted move to Manchester United, more “bomba” transfers from Tottenham Hotspur and the very functional, squad depth signing of Ezri Konsa by Arsenal were all discussed in this episode of the Tifo…

  37. Arsenal stun Man City & how will Chelsea do this season?

    · 1 h 09 min · Explicit

    Arsenal’s Community Shield victory over Manchester City, what we should expect from Chelsea this season and a buffet of transfer morsels were all discussed in this episode of the Tifo Football podcast. This episode of…

  38. Ring for Analysis: Matthias Jaissle, Newcastle’s New Manager

    · 46 min

    Matthias Jaissle arrives at Newcastle during another tumultuous summer for the Geordies. Joe and Jon perform Ring for Analysis on an article by Seb Stafford-Bloor, who spoke to former players and staff that have worked…

  39. How will Liverpool and Spurs do this season? And who will finish in the top 5?

    · 1 h 17 min

    We preview Liverpool and Spurs’ seasons under new managers Andoni Iraola and Roberto De Zerbi. What will their sides look like, how is their transfer business looking and who will finish in the top five are all…

  40. Man Utd fun! Rodri to Barcelona? And what will Maresca’s Man City be?

    · 1 h 03 min

    How fun will Manchester United be to watch this season, how good a fit is Rodri potentially moving to Barcelona be and how will Manchester City fare this season in the post Pep Guardiola were all discussed in this…

  41. FIFA scandal, Vini Jr to Arsenal? Other transfers & Newcastle’s new manager

    · 1 h 26 min · Explicit

    A tricky week at the top of FIFA for Gianni Infantino, the rumours around some potentially huge Brazilian transfers for Arsenal, moves for more established names across the rest of the Premier League plus Matthias…

  42. Spain Win the World Cup & Morgan Rogers Moves to Chelsea

    · 1 h 19 min · Explicit

    Spain have won The World Cup, they do so having conceded just a single goal. But what does it all mean? Who else should have been sent off? Who snuck into the trophy lift photo? Should England not have done better…

  43. England Out. Did Tuchel's Substitutions Lose the Game?

    · 59 min · Explicit

    England are out of the World Cup after the semi-final clash with Argentina. Two late goals turned the game around, do Thomas Tuchel's tactical tweaks take the blame? Jon, Joe, Kaya and JJ discuss the match, whether…

  44. Spain Shock France & Manchester United Transfer Chat

    · 1 h 07 min · Explicit

    Spain beat both France and the odds. Not only that but they do so in a dominant fashion, progressing to the final in the process. How did they do it? Are they the favourites now? Meanwhile, Manchester United's transfer…

  45. England Make The Semis & Thomas Tuchel’s Post-Match Interview

    · 57 min · Explicit

    England are through to the semi-finals of the World Cup after an extra time victory over Norway. A Bellingham brace, some contentious refereeing, Erling Haaland taken off with time still left on the clock and a Thomas…

  46. Spain, Mikel Merino & Who Will Actually Win the World Cup?

    · 58 min · Explicit

    Spain defeat Belgium with another late goal to book their semi-final place against France. Joe Devine, Jon Mackenzie, JJ Bull and Kate Mason are joined by special guest, comedian Alfie Dundas to discuss the match, play…

  47. The Quarter Finals Kick Off. France Defeat Morocco and Premier League Transfers Heat Up.

    · 56 min · Explicit

    The quarter-final round has begun with France's dispatching of Morocco. Manchester United agree a deal to sign Andrey Santos. Arsenal are rumoured to be in for Bruno Guimarães. Kate Mason hosts Kaya Kaynak, Jon…

  48. Argentina's Dramatic Comeback & the Future of the USMNT

    · 57 min

    Argentina staged a dramatic comeback from two goals down against Egypt, and the USMNT exit the competition at the hands of Belgium. What does the future hold for American soccer? Joe Devine is joined by Kaya Kaynak,…

  49. Portugal Exit, Trump & Infantino and Reflecting on England

    · 1 h 08 min · Explicit

    Spain, yet to concede a goal, send Portugal home and Cristiano Ronaldo to tears. Donald Trump loudly blows FIFA's cover and there are plenty more thoughts on England's early morning chaos in and against Mexico. Joe, JJ…

  50. England Survive Mexico! Post-Match Reaction

    · 25 min

    England beat Mexico in Mexico City and the TIfo boys are here with a short post-match reaction podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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