Talking Tactics

360 | Losing Is Winning

15 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Manchester City's march to the Premier League title. Were Tottenham fans right to want their team beaten if it mean...

359 | Mortal Man U (Feat. Muhammad Butt)

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Tiluk is joined by Muhammad Butt to discuss Manchester United 0-4 Crystal Palace. Ten Hag's future. What is wrong with Rashford and Casemiro. M...

358 | Mo Better Blues

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Mohamed Salah and Jurgen Klopp arguing on the touchline. What does the future hold for Salah and Liverpool with the...

357 | PlayStation 5-0

24 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Arsenal 5-0 Chelsea, Real Madrid 3-2 Barcelona, and the Champions League semi-finals, highlighting Cole Palmer, Jud...

356 | Alonso, Arteta

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Bayer Leverkusen winning the Bundesliga. Is there really a Harry Kane curse? Is the decision to stay by Xabi Alonso...

355 | The Blank of the Blank of Blank

10 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Tiluk and Carl Anka discuss Manchester United taking points from Liverpool, what does that mean for the Premier League title race? Manchester C...

354 | Alpha Analysis

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel, Have Hope, and Carl Anka discuss Manchester City 0-0 Arsenal. Which of City, Arsenal, and Liverpool are trending in the best direction. Can Ma...

353 | State of the Union

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel and Have Hope discuss where they feel the game is in 2024. Talking Tactics Extra: On the upcoming Netflix cartoon "Good Times." Support the po...

352 | Where Is This 'Cookout?'

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel and Have Hope discuss answer/twist your questions about cookouts, Chelsea ownership, Rafa Benitez, the offside rule, and class differences in m...

351 | Keep the Brand Branding

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel and Have Hope discuss Manchester City 1-1 Liverpool. The Premier League title race. Can Bayer Leverkusen go unbeaten? Should the Bundesliga hav...

350 | Boyz II Broken Men

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel and Carl discuss Arsenal dismantling Sheffield United. The three-way title race in the Premier League. Carl's experience at the Manchester Derb...

349 | Maybe Mark Van Dijk

28 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel and Have Hope discuss the League Cup final between Chelsea and Liverpool. Gallagher is new Mount. Liverpool's inexperience beat Chelsea's money...

348 | Tuchel's Turn

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel and Have Hope discuss Thomas Tuchel leaving Bayern Munich. Eden Hazard latest interview with John Obi Mikel about his time at Chelsea and Real ...

347 | Super Losers

14 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel and Have Hope discuss Real Madrid beating Girona. Is there a way for Vinicius to escape Brazil slander? Bayer Leverkusen beat Bayern Munich. Ha...

346 | The Bums in Blue

07 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel and Have Hope discuss Arsenal 3-1 Liverpool. Chelsea are a dumpster fire. Will the Blues ever get the best from Enzo Fernandez. Eden Hazard thi...

345 | Klopp and Xavi

01 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel and Have Hope discuss Xavi announcing his resignation from Barcelona at the end of the season, which followed Jurgen Klopp announcing the same ...

344 | Let Out the Hate

25 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel, Have Hope and Carl discuss why the Africa Cup of Nations has been so good. A deep dive on why Carl's Ghana have declined, and the importance o...

343 | Oga Mou

17 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel and Carl discuss Jose Mourinho's dismissal from Roma. Is there a world where Mourinho manages Nigeria? Can Ghanaian football be fixed? Remember...

342 | Ready for AFCON?

11 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel and Have Hope discuss the situation at Chelsea Football Club, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's agent disrespecting Victor Osimhen after his contract ren...

341 | What Is a Kai Havertz?

04 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel and Have Hope discuss Girona beating Atletico Madrid and their title chances. Has any top Premier League club come out of the winter schedule f...

340 | Blue Clues

20 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel and Have Hope discuss Manchester City's wobbling form. Arsenal, Liverpool, and Aston Villa's title credentials. Are Girona legitimate La Liga c...

Written in the Stars: Chelsea and the 2011/12 Champions League

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Roman Abramovich bought Chelsea Football Club in 2003. His mission was making the club European heavyweights. Consequently, the west London side’s p...

339 | Walter White

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel and Have Hope discuss Chelsea 4-4 Manchester City. Cole Palmer's icy demeanour. Is Aaron Ramsdale really so much worse than David Raya? Can Joh...

338 | Don't Stop Til You Get Enough

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel and Have Hope discuss Tottenham 1-4 Chelsea. Were Spurs naive to maintain their high line with nine men? Should tactics change when the pieces ...

337 | Jude's World

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel and Carl discuss Lionel Messi winning his eighth Ballon d'Or. Jude Bellingham shining against Barcelona. Does the 20-year-old need a new signat...

336 | Neymar Didn't Know

24 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel and Have Hope discuss Neymar's season-ending knee injury, Chelsea and Arsenal struggling with goalkeepers, Sir Bobby Charlton's passing, have B...

Talking with... Mutanda Kwesele (2)

16 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of "Talking with..." Daniel sits down with Mutanda Kwesele. Picking up where they left the first conversation, Daniel and Mutanda tal...

335 | Eden Hazard Out

12 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel and Have Hope discuss the retirement of Eden Hazard, his time at Chelsea, his failed move to Real Madrid, who is the current face of football, ...

334 | Corrupt, Arrogant, Incompetent

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel and Have Hope discuss Barcelona being investigated in Spain for corruption and bribery, Jude Bellingham learning from Luka Modric, Manchester C...

333 | Is 'The Don' Gone?

27 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel and Have Hope discuss the Madrid Derby, the north London Derby, whether Liverpool can rekindle their Manchester City rivalry, Chelsea being in ...

332 | Chelsea's Constipation

20 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel and Have Hope discuss Chelsea's disarray, Manchester United and Erik ten Hag not finding the right balance, Barcelona's addition of Joao Felix ...

331 | Moorco Verratti

14 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel and Have Hope discuss Luis Rubiales resignation from the Royal Spanish Football Federation. Marco Verratti leaves Paris Saint-Germain for Qatar...

Talking with... Mutanda Kwesele

08 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of "Talking with..." Daniel sits down with Mutanda Kwesele. They discuss Mutanda growing up in Seattle, Washington after moving to th...

330 | Bamboozled! Led Astray! Run Amok!

06 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel and Have Hope discuss whether it's worth thinking about Manchester City being challenged. Three wide players employed by Manchester United: Mas...

329 | Hunger Striker

30 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have Hope and Daniel discuss drama on the Spain national team / Spanish football politics. Lamine Yamal's status as next-one-up at Barcelona. Can Lion...

328 | The Other Mason

23 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel and Have Hope discuss Mason Greenwood's dismissal from Manchester United, Chelsea's maladaptation, Mason Mount's new dynamic, Premier League re...

327 | Generation Lost

16 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel, Have Hope, and Carl discuss Neymar's transfer to Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia, how the move signals the unfortunate end of what promised to be an ...

326 | 2023/24 Preview

09 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel, Have Hope, and Carl discuss Neymar's future in Paris, who will win La Liga, is there any point to watch the Bundesliga, Serie A's parity, the ...

325 | Dreams, Responsibilities

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have Hope and Daniel discuss Harry Kane being closer to leaving Tottenham than ever before as Bayern Munich continue to push. Should Victor Osimhen co...

324 | €700 Million

26 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have Hope and Daniel discuss Paris Saint-Germain accepting a €300 million bid for Kylian Mbappé, and Saudi Arabian football is willing to pay him €...

323 | The Domino Effect

20 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel and Have Hope discuss Chelsea's preseason starts in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Cristiano Ronaldo thinks the Saudi Pro League is the next big ...

322 | Parisian Problems

12 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel and Have Hope discuss the future of Kylian Mbappé and Paris Saint-Germain. How much is enough for Tottenham to sell Harry Kane? Mason Mount is...

Talking with... Jared Ball

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of "Talking with..." Daniel sits down with Jared Ball. They discuss Jared growing up in Maryland and how his interest in the football...

321 | The Book of Mount

05 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel and Have Hope discuss Mason Mount to Manchester United, fan culture, why is Pochettino being so brazen already, and offside is changing again. ...

320 | Leaving Levy

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel and Have Hope discuss Bayern Munich's €70 million bid for Harry Kane, Declan Rice to Man City, Mason Mount's future, and Kai Havertz to Arsen...

319 | Today, I Feel Saudi

21 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel, Have Hope, and Carl discuss Chelsea players going to the Saudi Pro League, what is Kai Havertz, and whether Pep Guardiola has ruined football....

318 | Treble Winners

14 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel and Carl discuss the Champions League final, Romelu Lukaku, André Onana, Manchester City's treble, and is the future of Kylian Mbappé bound t...

317 | The Saudi Bag

07 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel and Have Hope discuss players being lured by the Saudi Pro League, Karim Benzema's Real Madrid career, Eden Hazard leaving Spain, Zlatan Ibrahi...

316 | Objective Reality

31 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel and Have Hope discuss the end of the 2022/23 Premier League. Harry Kane's great season. Arsenal's disappointment. Chelsea's failure. Everton's ...

315 | Sketches of Spain

24 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel and Have Hope discuss Vinícius Júnior, Real Madrid, Spain, and Spanish racism. We'll talk about who won the league next week. Subscribe to D...

314 | Confined XIs

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel and Carl discuss the Champions League semi-finals, Denzel Dumfries / the lottery, will Liverpool qualify for the Champions League, and expectat...

313 | An Uncertain Future

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel and Have Hope discuss Lionel Messi's future, Napoli winning Serie A, mixed nuts/legumes, Liverpool's comeback, and the Champions League semi-fi...

312 | Failure or Disappointment?

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel and Have Hope discuss Chelsea, Frank Lampard, Arsenal, Manchester City, the art of taking penalties, and fourth officials. Follow the second p...

311 | Earn Your Stadium!

26 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel and Have Hope discuss Tottenham, Daniel Levy, Joe Lewis, and the stature of Tottenham Hotspur. Tapiwa sent a voice note about Chelsea. Also: Ma...

310 | Who Watches the Watchmen?

19 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel and Have Hope discuss the video Real Madrid released about Barcelona's ties to the Franco military dictatorship, the chaos enveloping Chelsea, ...

309 | Don't Hit the Players

12 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel and Carl discuss Dean Smith to Leicester City, Frank Lampard to Chelsea, Liverpool 2-2 Arsenal, Manchester United, Harry Kane, what should happ...

308 | Todd, Sports Aren't the Same

05 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel and Have Hope discuss Chelsea sacking Graham Potter Leave us a voice mail https://www.speakpipe.com/talkingtactics Subscribe to Daniel's news...

307 | History of the Tottenham

22 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel and Have Hope discuss Antonio Conte flys Ryanair Can Tottenham be a serious football club? Chelsea struggle with Potter Midfielders who pla...

306 | Operation G.R.O.M.

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel and Have Hope discuss Arsenal's title push Liverpool's variance in results Mohamed Salah and taking penalties Mason Mount's contract disput...

Talking with... Deji Faremi

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of "Talking with..." Daniel sits down with Deji Faremi. They discuss Deji growing up in Nigeria and playing football in university.......

305 | Liverpool 7-0 Man United

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel and Carl discuss Liverpool rocking Manchester United 7-0 at Anfield. Carl in the Netherlands, Ten Hag's approach, Carragher's selfie, and scori...

Talking with... Onuora Abuah

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of "Talking with..." Daniel sits down with Onuora Abuah. They discuss Onuora growing up on the African continent, going to school in E...

304 | The Drought Is Over

01 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel and Have Hope discuss Manchester United winning a trophy for the first time in six years. Alex Ferguson seems to think Marcus Rashford isn't a ...

Talking with... Muhammad Butt

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of "Talking with..." Daniel sits down with Muhammad Butt. They discuss Muhammad's loyalty to Manchester United and Barcelona. Avoiding...

303 | He Needs Time

22 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel and Have Hope discuss Liverpool 2-5 Real Madrid. How did Madrid recover from early mistakes to avoid an "Anfield night?" Thibaut Courtois and A...

Talking with... Maher Mezahi

20 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of "Talking with..." Daniel sits down with Maher Mezahi. They discuss how Maher navigated playing football in Windsor, Ontario, and th...

302 | Potter's Process

15 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel and Have Hope discuss how much time Graham Potter should get for his Chelsea project, and the potential outcome if he gets time. Jordan Pickfor...

Talking with... Jessie Losch

13 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of "Talking with..." Daniel sits down with Jessie Losch. They discuss Jessie growing up in Brooklyn. The 1999 World Cup. Gentrificatio...

301 | Sim City

08 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel and Have Hope discuss the Premier League charing Manchester City with over 100 infractions of rules. What is the Premier League's motive? Are t...

Talking with... Paul Ansorge

06 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of "Talking with..." Daniel sits down with Paul Ansorge. They discuss where Paul grew up, and living in Zimbabwe as a kid (also meetin...

300 | ESL: English Super League

02 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel and Have Hope discuss reaching 300 episodes and the podcasting path for 25 minutes. Then: Enzo Fernandez from Benfica to Chelsea for €121 mil...

Talking with... Roy Nemer

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of "Talking with..." Daniel sits down with Roy Nemer of Mundo Albiceleste. They discuss how Roy came about watching and supporting Bar...

299 | Francis, Who Is Your Cruyff?

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel and Have Hope discuss Liverpool 0-0 Chelsea. The form, politics, and rumours surrounding Mason Mount. Frank Lampard was sacked as Everton boss,...

298 | Bruno Fernandes KC

18 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel, Have Hope, and Carl discuss the Supercopa de España between Real Madrid and Barcelona. Should Madrid regret allowing Casemiro to leave, and f...

297 | The Policy Is Vibes

11 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel and Have Hope discuss Chelsea's seeming lack of direction, and their alleged move for Atletico Madrid's Joao Felix. Roberto Martinez is now Por...

296 | Cristiano's Final Form

04 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel and Have Hope discuss the career, legacy, and importance of Pelé. Cristiano Ronaldo has signed for Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr. Did the Por...

2022 World Cup | Goodbye, Qatar

20 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel and Carl discuss the conclusion of the 2022 World Cup. The Argentina/Croatia semi-final, and how Croatia have outdone themselves in terms of po...

2022 World Cup | Colonisation Derby

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel and Have Hope discuss Morocco being the first African nation to reach a World Cup semi-final. Brazil losing to Croatia on penalties. Harry Kane...

2022 World Cup | The Spanish Way

09 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel and Have Hope discuss Spain's exit from the World Cup at the hands of Morocco. Is there a way to play "Spanish football" without having a great...

2022 World Cup | All That Glitters Is Not Gold

03 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel and Have Hope discuss Germany and Denmark flopping in the groups. Belgium's exit from the World Cup was especially painful from the Lukaku, Haz...

2022 World Cup | Shock to the System

25 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel and Have Hope discuss Argentina's surprise loss to Saudi Arabia. Japan getting three points from Germany. Is there a way to save African footba...

2022 World Cup | Group H: Uruguay, Ghana, South Korea & Portugal

18 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ahead of the 2022 World Cup, Have Hope, Carl Anka, and Daniel Tiluk preview Group H. Uruguay (02:55) - Jessie Losch https://twitter.com/JessieLosch h...

2022 World Cup | Group G: Serbia, Cameroon, Switzerland & Brazil

17 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ahead of the 2022 World Cup, Have Hope, Carl Anka, and Daniel Tiluk preview Group G. Serbia (02:15) - David Vujanić https://twitter.com/DavidVujanic...

2022 World Cup | Group F: Canada, Croatia, Morocco & Belgium

16 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ahead of the 2022 World Cup, Have Hope, Carl Anka, and Daniel Tiluk preview Group F. Canada (02:01) - John Molinaro https://twitter.com/JohnMolinaro ...

2022 World Cup | Group E: Spain, Japan, Costa Rica & Germany

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ahead of the 2022 World Cup, Have Hope, Carl Anka, and Daniel Tiluk preview Group E. Spain (03:22) - Kai Iliev https://twitter.com/jdeposicion https:...

2022 World Cup | Group D: Tunisia, Denmark, Australia & France

14 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ahead of the 2022 World Cup, Have Hope, Carl Anka, and Daniel Tiluk preview Group D. Tunisia (01:30) - Maher Mezahi https://twitter.com/MezahiMaher h...

2022 World Cup | Group C: Mexico, Poland, Saudi Arabia & Argentina

11 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ahead of the 2022 World Cup, Have Hope, Carl Anka, and Daniel Tiluk preview Group C. Mexico (01:38) - Cesar Hernandez https://twitter.com/cesarhfutbo...

2022 World Cup | Group B: Iran, Wales, United States & England

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ahead of the 2022 World Cup, Have Hope, Carl Anka, and Daniel Tiluk preview Group B. Iran (02:45) - Arya Allahverdi https://twitter.com/GolBezan http...

2022 World Cup | Group A: Qatar, Ecuador, Netherlands & Senegal

09 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ahead of the 2022 World Cup, Have Hope, Carl Anka, and Daniel Tiluk preview Group A. Qatar (08:03) - Martin Lowe https://twitter.com/Martin_Lowe_ htt...

295 | Eto'o or Henry?

02 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel and Have Hope discuss Arsenal's winning ways, Liverpool and Chelsea dropping points. Can Barcelona find goals outside of Lewandowski. Eto'o thi...

294 | Everything Is Political

26 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel and Have Hope discuss Chelsea 1-1 Manchester United. Graham Potter made an early (but correct) tactical change at the expense of Marc Cucurella...

293 | Brique d'Or to Ballon d'Or

19 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel and Have Hope discuss Karim Benzema winning the 2022 Ballon d'Or from France Football. Why Benzema cannot be projected upon. Have Hope thinks t...

292 | Real Housewives of Paris

12 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel and Have Hope discuss reports Kylian Mbappé wants to leave Paris Saint-Germain. Does it make sense? What club(s) should try for Mbappé if ind...

291 | Margin of Error (Feat. Muhammad Butt)

05 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel is joined by Muhammad Butt (freelance writer, formerly Squawka) to discuss his dual loyalties of Barcelona and Manchester United. The weekend's...

290 | KDB, Industry Plant?

28 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel, Have Hope, and Carl discuss Jose Mourinho appearing in a Stormzy video. John Obi Mikel retires. Will Graham Potter use a different array of Ch...

289 | Let Vini Dance

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel, Have Hope, and Carl discuss some Juventus problems, and Mourinho getting sent off. Why aren't Bayern Munich winning games in the Bundesliga? M...

EC | Chelsea Sack Thomas Tuchel

10 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In our ninth Emergency Communication, Daniel and Have Hope discuss Chelsea sacking Thomas Tuchel, the hire of Graham Potter, and the way Clearlake Cap...

288 | Long Live the King

07 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel, Have Hope, and Carl discuss Champions League expectations, football video games, Diego Costa's age, Paul Pogba's knee / brother. And your ques...

287 | The Other America

31 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel and Carl discuss Liverpool beating Bournemouth 9-0, whether this is the jumpstart Klopp needed, and how Premier League money effects the league...

286 | Where Are You Virgil?

24 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel and Have Hope discuss Liverpool losing to Man United. Should we look at Klopp or Fenway Sports Group to properly form our diagnosis? What's up ...