Talking Tactics

450 | Italy Is Broken

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Tiluk, Carl Anka, and eventually Have Hope discuss Italy failing to qualify for the World Cup for the third consecutive tournament. What factor...

449 | Wrong Knee

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss World Cup 2026 play-offs, Manchester City 2-0 Arsenal in the League Cup final, what the result hints about the Cham...

448 | Money Time

20 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Arsenal vs. Sporting Lisbon, Barcelona vs. Atletico Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain vs. Liverpool, and Bayern Munich vs...

447 | A Child Shall Lead Them

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Tiluk and Carl Anka discuss the title races around Europe taking their final shape. Why aren't PSG hitting the heights of last season? Are Barc...

446 | Dark Ages, Dark Arts

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Arsenal beating Brighton and Chelsea, Manchester City dropping points against Nottingham Forest, and where these re...

445 | Burn It Down, Build It Back

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Barcelona and Real Madrid trading places at the top of La Liga's table. Which team is in better position to win the...

444 | Racial Bullet

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Barcelona's high line causing issues. Are Real Madrid ready to take advantage in La Liga? What does Lamine Yamal gr...

443 | Wright and Wrong

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Manchester City inching closer to Arsenal, who have a game in hand, in the Premier League title race. If there's a ...

442 | Broken Algorithms

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Manchester City struggling in the Premier League, but still have four competitions to win. Arsenal taking and makin...

441 | Arsenal Stutter

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss from the Patreon Discord server: Arsenal, Manchester United, the state of Premier League football, and why the 2026...

440 | The Mané Dynasty

21 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Tiluk, Carl Anka, and eventually Have Hope discuss the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final. Were Senegal justified to leave the pitch? Sadio Mane ...

439 | Ducking the Smoke

16 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Real Madrid sacking Xabi Alonso, and all the issues surrounding the Spanish giants. Senegal beat Egypt to advance a...

438 | The Obama Complex

07 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Enzo Maresca leaving Chelsea, and BlueCo appointing Liam Rosenior. Manchester United sacking Ruben Amorim, but yet ...

437 | When It Rains, It Pours

22 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Tiluk and Carl Anka discuss Manchester City's recent form reminding of years past. Arsenal escaping Everton: is it better to be lucky than good...

436 | Peak Mbappé

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Arsenal escaping Wolves, but allowing Manchester City and Aston Villa into the title conversation. Morgan Rogers is...

435 | Mo Salah Drama

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Mohamed Salah, Liverpool, Arne Slot, and whether the Egyptian's incredible quotes after being benched against Leeds...

434 | Arsenal and Who?

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Arsenal at the top of the Premier League. Manchester City finding a second option to Erling Haaland. Chelsea flatte...

433 | Unfriendly Fire

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Manchester City and Liverpool making the Premier League title race worse. Arsenal should walk their first league ti...

432 | Gattuso Geography

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Scotland qualifying for the World Cup. Ireland reaching the UEFA play-offs. Italy may miss three straight World Cup...

431 | Count on Doku

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Manchester City 3-0 Liverpool. Why are Liverpool struggling this season. What's up with Mohamed Salah? Pep Guardiol...

430 | Bellingham's Back

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Tiluk and Carl Anka discuss Marcus Rashford's impressive form at Barcelona, and what the future will hold for the Manchester United forward aft...

429 | The Hate Must Be Real

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Tiluk and Carl Anka discuss Real Madrid 2-1 Barcelona. Why is Vinicius so edgy? Lamine Yamal is growing up like few other footballers have had ...

428 | Don't Believe the Hype

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Liverpool losing to Manchester United. Arsenal's path to silverware. Erling Haaland, goalscoring anomaly. Pele is t...

427 | Survive and Advance

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Nigiera have keeping themselves alive for World Cup qualification. Expanding the World Cup is good for African nati...

426 | Rebuild the Pyramid

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Liverpool's shaky start. Is criticism of Mohamed Salah fair? Chelsea won a big game and played well. Arsenal's mome...

425 | Nepo Babies

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Atletico Madrid 5-2 Real Madrid. Does football do nepotism? Lamine Yamal's dad was right. Can "fossilball" save Ser...

424 | Ousmane Day

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Ousmane Dembele winning the Ballon d'Or. Xabi Alonso's perfect start with Real Madrid. Being two minutes late cost ...

423 | Flexibility Isn't Weakness

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Ruben Amorim refusing to adapt his tactics despite having the worst form at Manchester United since the 1940s. What...

422 | Who Told You That?

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Tiluk and Carl Anka discuss Manchester United not getting the best from the talent they acquire. Nigeria struggling in World Cup qualification....

421 | Isak's New Castle

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Liverpool signing Alexander Isak from Newcastle United. Marc Guehi staying at Crystal Palace. Man City losing to B...

420 | Dino Tactics

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Liverpool getting past 10-men Newcastle. What is an assist? What should Liverpool's priority be in what's left of t...

419 | Time to Go Left and Not Right

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have Hope, Carl Anka, and Daniel Tiluk discuss Manchester United 0-1 Arsenal. Is Eberechi Eze to Arsenal the right move? Manchester City's impressive ...

418 | 2025/26 Preview

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss 2025/26 season preview. Who wins the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, and the Champions Leagu...

417 | Sesko and Son

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Benjamin Šeško reportedly choosing Manchester United over Newcastle United. What about Man United's project would...

416 | Liverpool Refresh

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Liverpool completing the signing of Hugo Ekitike, the sale of Luis Diaz to Bayern Munich, and their interest in New...

415 | Rashford in Exile

23 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Marcus Rashford to Barcelona on loan, why is Rashford so heavily criticized in commercial media, Victor Gyokeres to...

414 | Chelsea, World Champions

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Chelsea upsetting Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup final. Winning 3-0, what were the keys to Chelsea' s vi...

413 | The Real Madrid Puzzle

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Real Madrid losing 4-0 against Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup semi-final, the issues Xabi Alonso will ha...

412 | Clubs of the World, Unite!

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Tiluk and Carl Anka discuss Manchester City losing to Al-Hilal at the Club World Cup. Does this prove the competition is something worth playin...

411 | Worlds Collide

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss African teams at the Club World Cup despite some good showings, the impressive performances of South American teams...

410 | Money Motives

19 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Antonio Conte and Napoli thinking about Jadon Sancho and Jack Grealish (what happened to him at Manchester City). F...

409 | 'Daniel, I Don't Give a S***'

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Thomas Tuchel, his mother, and Jude Bellingham's attitude. Was Gareth Southgate the right person even if an unattra...

Chelsea Focus | Feat. Rowanne Westhenry (2)

07 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Tiluk and Rowanne Westhenry discuss Chelsea winning the UEFA Conference League, achieving their Top 4 objective to play Champions League footba...

408 | Finally Paris

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Tiluk and Carl Anka discuss Paris Saint-Germain winning the Champions League for the first time in their history. Luis Enriqué's coaching abil...

407 | Better Late Than Never

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss the end of the domestic football calendar. Aston Villa miss the Champions League. Man City, Chelsea, and Newcastle ...

406 | Bad Seasons

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have Hope and Daniel discuss whether winning a European trophy erases a disaster season. Should the Europa League winner get into the Champions League...

405 | El Clásico (Feat. Muhammad Butt & Red)

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel is joined by Muhammad Butt and Abdul (Red) to discuss all things Barcelona and Real Madrid in the aftermath of Barcelona 4-3 Real Madrid, Carlo...

404 | Kane Is Able

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have Hope and Daniel Tiluk discuss Harry Kane winning a trophy, Chelsea beating Liverpool after their championship, Barcelona and Real Madrid deciding...

403 | 1 of 3

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Tiluk discusses Liverpool winning the 2024/25 Premier League title. Barcelona beating Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey final, their first of thr...

402 | Carletto's Way

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have Hope and Daniel discuss Carlo Ancelotti's inability to maximise Real Madrid. Mbappé's addition. Barcelona dominating everyone and everything. Wo...

401 | Final Four

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A UEFA Champions League quarter-final recap: Barcelona v Borussia Dortmund, Paris Saint-Germain v Aston Villa, Inter Milan v Bayern Munich, and Arsena...

400 | Football Is Dying

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Tiluk, Have Hope, and Carl Anka discuss 400 episodes, the future of football, and some Champions League and Jose Mourinho talk. Talking Tactic...

399 | Free Kick!

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Real Madrid struggling but competing, what is a free kick, Brazilian football in disarray, and which players Manche...

Real Madrid Focus | Feat. Abdul Elakrat

26 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel and Abdul Elakrat discuss the current situation at Real Madrid. Is there a lack of quality in performances for Real Madrid? Has the standard f...

398 | New Era

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have Hope and Daniel Tiluk discuss Newcastle United beating Liverpool in the League Cup final, their first trophy since 1969. Is Eddie Howe the manage...

397 | Double Kick in the Teeth

13 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have Hope and Daniel Tiluk discuss the UEFA Champions League Round of 16. Looking primarily at Bayern Munich v Bayer Leverkusen, the future of Xabi Al...

Barcelona Focus | Feat. Muhammad Butt

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel and Muhammad Butt discuss the current state of Barcelona. Barcelona's weekend fixture is postposed after team doctor Carles Miñarro Garcia pa...

396 | Amad and Mainoo

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Tiluk and Carl Anka discuss the anti-climax of the Premier League title, which story lines are worth the time of engagement (relegation, top fi...

Liverpool Focus | Feat. Paul Allen

04 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Tiluk and Paul Allen discuss the current state of Liverpool. The seamless transition from Jurgen Klopp to Arne Slot. Is there any doubt about ...

395 | Major Arrogance

26 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have Hope and Daniel Tiluk discuss Jamie Carragher's disparaging comments on the Africa Cup of Nations, Galatasaray accusing Jose Mourinho of racism, ...

Manchester United Focus | Feat. Daniel Maluka

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Tiluk and Daniel Maluka discuss the current state of Manchester United. Was the 2024/25 season a total write-off when INEOS extended Erik ten...

394 | Straight Red

19 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have Hope and Daniel Tiluk discuss Jude Bellingham's straight red card, the La Liga title race, Manchester City winning 4-0 against Newcastle, Chelsea...

Chelsea Focus | Feat. Rowanne Westhenry

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Tiluk and Rowanne Westhenry discuss the current state of Chelsea. Bad against Brighton. The British government's enforced sale from Roman Abram...

393 | Apollo 13

13 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have Hope and Daniel Tiluk discuss whether the FA Cup is a significant trophy, the La Liga title race, Manchester City 2-3 Real Madrid, is Pep Guardio...

392 | Final Form Dembele

05 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Tiluk and Carl Anka discuss Manchester City spending £200 million in the January transfer window. Marcus Rashford and Marco Asensio to Aston V...

391 | Neymar: Cash Out, Crash Out

30 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Tiluk, Have Hope and Carl Anka discuss Neymar leaving Saudi Arabia for Brazil. Liverpool's chances of holding their Premier League lead. Can So...

390 | The Idea of Havertz

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Liverpool saving themselves against Brentford through Darwin Nunez. Arsenal dropping points vs. Aston Villa. Is thi...

389 | Styles Make Fights

15 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Barcelona beating Real Madrid 5-2 in the Spanish Super Cup. Lamine Yamal or Mohamed Salah for best in-form player i...

388 | Checks and Balances

08 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Tiluk, Have Hope and Carl Anka discuss Milan beating Inter in the Italian Super Cup and the Spanish Super Cup getting underway in Saudi Arabia....

387 | Too Big to Fail

02 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss whether Liverpool can be caught. Can Arsenal without Bukayo Saka maintain their pace with the leaders? Chelsea's ti...

386 | The Guardiola Regime

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss whether this Arsenal team missed their moment to win the league in previous seasons. Are Chelsea right to avoid "ti...

385 | Chelsea Above My Family

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Manchester City dropping points again. Liverpool and Everton postponed for wind. Arsenal's set piece dominance perh...

384 | Consistency Is Overrated

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Manchester City losing their fourth straight Premier League game to Liverpool, whether Pep Guardiola is adaptable, ...

383 | Is This a Crisis?

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Tiluk and Carl Anka discuss Manchester City in crisis, how can Pep Guardiola fix the mess, Ruben Amorim beginning his tenure as Manchester Unit...

382 | Full Moon

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope answer your questions on punditry, attack v defence, the lack of No. 10s and No. 9s, obsession with stats, great goals, the...

381 | Central Defensive Striker

14 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Manchester City losing their fourth consecutive game. Are Liverpool in position to take advantage of City and Arsen...

380 | Post Pep Plan

07 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss whether Arsenal are wasting their title-winning window? Is Manchester City's window closing with Pep Guardiola in c...

379 | Fake Madrid

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel and Have Hope discuss Rodri winning the 2024 Ballon d'Or. Vinicius Jr. and Real Madrid not attending the ceremony. Barcelona beating Real Madri...

378 | Jude, Revelation

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel and Have Hope discuss Liverpool 2-1 Chelsea. Which is greater nostalgia bias or recency bias? Can Chelsea's creative burden be Cole Palmer, and...

377 | Tuchel to Churchill

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel and Have Hope discuss Nigeria stranded in Libya, Ghana in a bad moment, Thomas Tuchel signing with England, and Kylian Mbappé struggling to fi...

376 | Return of Labile

09 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Before the podcast, Have Hope and Daniel talk about whether actors can improve with time and opportunity, and why football video games are in the gutt...

375 | Ultra Atletico

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Before the podcast, Have Hope and Daniel talk about when it's best to leave the internet, and how siblings shape how we think. Then Erik ten Hag's Ma...

374 | We Against the World

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel and Have Hope discuss Arsenal and Manchester City's 2-2 draw. Were Arsenal right to park the bus with 10 men? Vincent Kompany hot start with Ba...

373 | Winning Is for Winners

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel and Have Hope discuss Erling Haaland continuing his impressive goalscoring form for Manchester City. Arsenal beating Tottenham. The nature of r...

372 | No Union to Call

11 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Martin Ødegaard's injury, Arsenal's ability to cope, the volume of games footballers are asked to play, where is t...

371 | King of Manchester

04 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Erling Haaland scoring hat-tricks, Declan Rice's red card drama, Liverpool not losing a beat, Bayern Leverkusen fin...

370 | Contenders and Pretenders

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Barcelona's positive start to the season, Dani Olmo's debut, will James Rodriguez fit with Rayo Vallecano, has Kyli...

369 | Who Swings the Sword?

21 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Tiluk and Carl Anka discuss the opening weekend of the Premier League — Manchester United, Chelsea, Manchester City, and Arsenal. Then what ...

368 | 2024/25 Preview

14 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Andre Onana in the Community Shield, Julian Alvarez to Atletico Madrid, Conor Gallagher back to Chelsea, Cole Palme...

367 | Leave the City

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Chelsea playing Real Madrid in Charlotte, the impending sales of Conor Gallagher and Julian Alvarez to Atletico Mad...

366 | Greener Pastures

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Tiluk, Have Hope and Carl Anka discuss where the big transfers are, is Martin Ødegaard comparable with Mesut Özil, which leagues and players ...

365 | A Crisis of Greed

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Tiluk, Have Hope and Carl Anka discuss what success looks like for Mbappé at Real Madrid, why Ancelotti is the perfect manager to solve the ri...

EURO 2024 | Spain and Argentina

18 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Spain winning the Euros. England getting what their football deserved. Why does football allow for Yamal to be good...

EURO 2024 | The Southgate Narrative

12 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss the Copa America scenes in Charlotte, North Carolina with Uruguay players entering the crowd to protect their famil...

EURO 2024 | Can Captains Cry?

04 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Jude Bellingham saving England, Lamine Yamal having a signature move at 16. Can France play better football. Why wa...

EURO 2024 | Leave Saka Alone

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss France and England preforming below their level, or assumed level. Is there a way to fix England. N'Golo Kanté is ...

364 | Two Can Win (Feat. Tosin & Red)

13 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel, Red, and Tosin discuss the Copa America, Euro 2024, Kylian Mbappé to Red's Real Madrid, the consequences for Tosin's Paris Saint-Germain, and...

363 | Mystic Madrid

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Tiluk, Have Hope and Carl Anka discuss Real Madrid beating Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League final. Why couldn't Dortmund finish when t...

362 | Don't Forget Fede (Feat. Abdul)

29 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Tiluk and Abdul discuss Toni Kroos retiring from football. How will Real Madrid replace him in their midfield? If he joins, can Kylian Mbappé ...

361 | Pep and Poch

22 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Manchester City winning their fourth consecutive Premier League title. Did Arsenal flop? Has Pep Guardiola surpasse...