Talking Tactics

285 | United in Grief

17 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel and Have Hope discuss Manchester United's terrible start, and where the stumbling giant goes from here (here being 20th). Liverpool aren't too ...

Talking with... Musa Okwonga

11 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of "Talking with..." Daniel sits down with Musa Okwonga of the Stadio Podcast. They discuss how Musa became a Manchester United suppor...

284 | Not New Trafford

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel and Carl discuss Arsenal's encouraging win at Crystal Palace, and why Ghana need all the help they can get. Liverpool's unconvincing draw again...

283 | 2022/23 Preview

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel, Have Hope, and Carl discuss the England Women's National Team winning the country's first major tournament since 1966 after beating Germany 2-...

282 | A Complicated Chelsea Pod (Feat. Edoba & Abdullahi)

26 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel is joined by Edoba and Abdullahi, two of the "hiatused" Complicated Chelsea Show's four members. In a Chelsea heavy show, the trio discuss pre-...

281 | To MBE, or Not to MBE? (w/ Red)

19 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel and Have Hope are joined by friend of the pod Red to discuss what is happening with Cristiano Ronaldo. Does a move to Atletico Madrid make more...

280 | Radio Raheem

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel and Carl discuss a Manchester City fan chasing Pep Guardiola on a bike, and what about celebrity and social media culture allows for these mome...

279 | Who Wants Cristiano?

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have Hope and Daniel discuss where Cristiano Ronaldo should go if Manchester United sell him, and is he a good fit anywhere (you guys asked about the ...

278 | Chelsea. Chelsea?! (Feat. Dan Soff)

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel is joined by Dan Soff (of Touchline Fracas & Chessy Hour) to discuss how the transfer market is the best time in football's calendar. Chelsea l...

277 | Do You Need a Doc?

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have Hope and Daniel discuss how Chelsea's ownership group are shaping the board, and how it could affect Thomas Tuchel. Is Raheem Sterling enough to ...

276 | Origin of Strikers (w/ Red)

14 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel and Carl are joined by friend of the pod Red to discuss the future of Real Madrid and Eden Hazard. Ghana are having a transfer window. Who will...

275 | Unsettled Strikers

07 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Robert Lewandowski's mission to leave Bayern Munich. Is Barcelona his destination, and if so does it work? We imagine if Barç...

274 | Vini & Trent

31 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Real Madrid 1-0 Liverpool. Should we have known this would happen? Who is the best goalkeeper in the world? Benzema didn't hav...

273 | Mbappé Stays (w/ Red)

24 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics are joined by friend of the pod Red to discuss Kylian Mbappé remaining at Paris Saint-Germain. Red (as a Real Madrid supporter) has s...

272 | Madrid Don't Do Happy

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss AC Milan closing in on their first Serie A title in ten years. Man City drawing 2-2 with West Ham, and if they've opened a doo...

271 | Deep Fakes

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Real Madrid beating Manchester City in the Champions League semi-final, setting up a rematch of 2018's final with Liverpool. R...

Talking with... Amadi Thiam

05 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of "Talking with..." Daniel sits down with Amadi Thiam. They discuss Amadi growing up playing football around the world, and when it e...

270 | Passport Privilege

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Chelsea losing to Everton. Why Thomas Tuchel is struggling to get the best from his attack, and whether last season's Champion...

269 | A Whole Decade?

26 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Bayern Munich winning the Bundesliga 10 consecutive years. Is that good for German football, and should they have four automat...

Talking with... Zito Madu

21 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of "Talking with..." Daniel sits down with Zito Madu. They discuss Zito's football journey. From Nigeria to the United States, finding...

268 | Friendly Rivals

19 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Manchester United beating Norwich City with a Cristiano Ronaldo hat-trick. Why Cristiano is both solution, and cause of the pr...

Talking with... Tosin Makinde

14 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of "Talking with..." Daniel sits down with Tosin Makinde of CBS Sports. They discuss his Manchester United origin story. What it's lik...

267 | League of Their Own

12 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Manchester City 2-2 Liverpool. Did the game match the hype, and who is favourite to win the title? Everton beat Manchester Uni...

Talking with... Carl Anka

07 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of "Talking with..." Daniel sits down with Carl Anka of The Athletic. They discuss his trip to Ghana and Nigeria, where he covered bot...

266 | Home Truths

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Chelsea losing to Brentford. Have Hope thinks Lukaku is proof of Serie A tax being real. Ralf Rangnick continues his inability...

265 | Addio, Italia

29 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Italy missing the World Cup for the second time in a row. Should Mancini have taken Balotelli, what happened to Jorginho and D...

264 | Black in the Bernabéu

22 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Real Madrid 0-4 Barcelona in El Clásico. Aubameyang's post-Arsenal revival. Dembélé bearing fruit. Vinicius' dive, and what...

263 | Old Man Hat Tricks

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss the Champions League exploits of Robert Lewandowski. Karim Benzema and Real Madrid sending Paris Saint-Germain into question. ...

262 | Two Manchesters

08 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Manchester City comprehensively beating Manchester United. Where was Cristiano, and would he have helped? Liverpool keep pace ...

EC | Abramovich to Sell Chelsea

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In our sixth Emergency Communication, Talking Tactics discuss Roman Abramovich's announcement he will sell Chelsea Football Club in the wake of Russia...

261 | Mount Kepa

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Liverpool beating Chelsea in the League Cup final. Should Kepa have replaced Mendy, and about Mount's missed chances. Can Live...

260 | 7 Touches

22 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Tottenham beating Manchester City, and how it cracks the door for Liverpool. Have Hope gives Harry Kane some back-handed prais...

259 | Two Lions and a Cat

15 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Senegal beating Egypt in the AFCON final. Are penalties ever a great way to end a competition, and were Egypt asking too much ...

258 | Don't Follow Your Dreams

25 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Chelsea beating Tottenham, and why Spurs fans should feel as disappointed as Antonio Conte. Are we starting to see the real Ha...

257 | Really Old Trafford

18 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss why Manchester United having an older team with a philosophy that demands a lot physically is misguided. Was the Rangnick plan...

256 | Pan-African Cup of Nations

11 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Arsenal losing in the FA Cup. Should non-league clubs celebrate consolation goals against Premier League clubs (see Chelsea 5-...

255 | What Was Lukaku Thinking?

04 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss the situation Romelu Lukaku created by doing an interview with Sky Italia about his love for Inter Milan and his summer transf...

254 | 'LeBron James of Soccer' (Feat. Zach Lowy)

21 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics are joined by Zach Lowy (of Breaking the Lines) to discuss FIFA destroying the World Cup. Arsenal’s youth revival. Zach’s love of ...

253 | Double Draw

14 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss UEFA messing up the Champions League draw, and which teams benefited from the redrawing of the teams. How the Premier League w...

252 | Mendy Mistakes

07 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Chelsea losing to West Ham United, and mistakes made by Mendy. Origi coming clutch for Liverpool. Silva is balling for Manches...

251 | BOAT or the GOAT?

28 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss the 2021 Ballon d'Or ceremony. Simon Kjaer's placement. The early 1990s (Neymar, Hazard, and Pogba) letting us down. Jorginho ...

250 | So Long, Solskjaer (Feat. A1)

23 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics are joined by friend of the pod A1 to discuss Manchester United sacking Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, and why they were a month late. Who shou...

249 | Who Sent Hitters? (Feat. Red)

16 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics are joined by friend of the pod RED to discuss the Paris Saint-Germain's women's team, and Aminata Diallo apparently being falsely acc...

248 | Xavi of Arabia

09 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Barcelona hiring Xavi. Is this the right time for him to manage Barça, and why hiring club legends (i.e. Pirlo and Lampard) i...

247 | SufferBall Returns (w/ Forward)

02 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics are joined by friend of the pod Forward to discuss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Manchester United surviving another scare, winning 3-0 at ...

246 | Ole's Wheel Broke

26 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Liverpool trashing Manchester United 5-0 at Old Trafford. Is this the end for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer; and if so what might Unite...

245 | You Can't Blame Fred (Feat. Forward)

19 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics are joined by Forward to discuss Manchester United losing to Leicester City. Where is Solskjaer's end? Mohamed Salah is in the form of...

244 | It's Good, but Does It Count?

12 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss France 2-1 Spain in the UEFA Nations League final. Is the Nations League important, or is it too early to tell? How Luis Enriq...

243 | Relax, It's September

28 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Manchester City beating Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Loftus-Cheek's resurgence. Should Solskjaer be in hot water, and should Cr...

242 | Life's a Bench

21 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Messi being substituted against Lyon. Cristiano doesn't run out of goals. The passing of Spurs and Chelsea legend Jimmy Greave...

241 | Ronaldo Returns

14 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Atletico getting the big boy treatment in La Liga. Have Hope explains why he's been right about Benzema the whole time. Camavi...

240 | Wenger Out!

07 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss how Naby Keita might be feeling in Guinea, and how Paul Pogba might have changed things, if at all. Were health officials play...

239 | The Slim Shady Front 3

31 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Mbappé staying with Paris Saint-Germain after broken Real Madrid negotiations. Is it wise for PSG to pass on €200 million f...

238 | Sankofa (Feat. NiiNii FC)

24 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics are joined by NiiNii FC (of BlueLionsTV) to discuss Chelsea 2-0 Arsenal. Lukaku's return. Tuchel's pre-season. Koundé ramifications. ...

237 | Two Pauls (Feat. Paul Ansorge)

17 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics are joined by Paul Ansorge (of No Question About That) to discuss Manchester United 5-1 Leeds United. The masterclass of Paul Pogba. H...

236 | Messi

10 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss the apparent departure of Lionel Messi from Barcleona. His press conference. The wage structure at Barca. The future of the cl...

235 | Pay the Price

03 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Jack Grealish to Man City. Harry Kane refusing to train with Tottenham. Chelsea's striker: Is is Haaland? Is it Lukaku? Where ...

234 | Fool's Gold?

27 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss what they've been watching at the Olympics. Chelsea haven't yet purchased at striker; where is Erling Haaland? Is Tammy Abraha...

233 | To Be Announced

20 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Ramos to PSG, and what the Parisians might do with their wealth of talent. Which will be the first big transfer: Haaland to Ch...

EURO 2020 | Dreams & Nightmares

14 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss EURO 2020, but first the Copa America final. Argentina win a major trophy with Messi, thanks to Angel Di Maria. What does it...

EURO 2020 | Home Sweet Home

08 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss EURO 2020. Italy beat Spain via penalties, should Morata have taken one even if he got the equalizer. England beat a resilient...

EURO 2020 | Dead Narratives

30 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss EURO 2020. Denmark continue their feel-good story in the absence of Christian Eriksen. Should Sweden have been down to 10 agai...

EURO 2020 | Winston Churchill Derby

24 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss EURO 2020. Wales surprise in Group A. How did Denmark survive Group B? Maybe De Boer isn't that bad? England and Croatia survi...

EURO 2020 | Cristiano v Cola

16 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss EURO 2020. Italy send a message to start the competition. The unfortunate events surrounding Denmark and Christian Eriksen. Be...

EURO 2020 | Benzema Is Back!

08 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss EURO 2020. We go through the groups, giving our opinions and expectations. We tackle Italy's style. Belgium's biological clock...

232 | Two Flex

01 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Villarreal 1-1 Manchester United (11-10 pens) in the Europa League final: Emery wins it again and was Solskjaer exposed? Chels...

231 | 41 Goals?

25 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Aguero and Manchester City. Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea, and Leicester trail behind. How to describe West Ham, Totte...

230 | What Are Your Goals For?

18 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Barcelona dropping out of the La LIga title race. Has Messi wasted his twilight years? Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid are the...

229 | G+A

11 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Juventus being in trouble. Cristiano Ronaldo's future. Mourinho to Roma. Atletico, Barca, Madrid, and Sevilla all draw. PSG ga...

228 | 9 Out of 10

04 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Inter Milan winning Serie A, and stopping Juventus' quest for 10 consecutive scudettos. The La Liga title race is ever evolvin...

227 | BayernLiga

27 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss The Super League collapsing. Arsenal fans wanting their club sold. Manchester City 1-0 Tottenham in the League Cup final. Why ...

226 | The Super League

20 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss the announcement made by 12 prestigious European clubs they will be leaving UEFA-formed competitions (the Champions League and...

225 | Bread Is Bread, Cheese Is Cheese

13 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Tottenham 1-3 Manchester United: Mourinho's battle, and what happens with Harry Kane? What are Chelsea doing at striker? What ...

224 | Limo Lerner

06 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Atletico Madrid slipping while Barcelona and Real Madrid keep gaining points. Chelsea get dismantled by West Bromwich Albion. ...

223 | Is Devolution an Evolution?

30 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Sergio Aguero leaving Manchester City. Why him leaving City can feel like a loss in one's family. Has football changed for the...

222 | Loser Syndrome

23 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Hazard's injury, and whether he should be in the Belgium squad for the European Championship. Arsene Wenger wants to change th...

221 | Standing at Attention

16 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss the North London Derby. The Premier League Top 4 race. Why Zaha standing could be powerful if he leverages his voice correctly...

220 | Too Much Football

09 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Liverpool losing to Fulham and Chelsea. Chelsea 2-0 Everton. Manchester City's winning streak being snapped by Manchester Unit...

219 | Probable Cause

02 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Chelsea 0-0 Manchester United. Liverpool winning again. Was that "Beast Mode" aka Gareth Bale? Leicester City won't do it agai...

218 | Pay Your Taxes

23 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Chelsea drawing with Southampton, and why youth players are necessary in moderation. Liverpool are stuck in the mud; can we be...

217 | What Happened?

16 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Leicester 3-1 Liverpool. How have Manchester City built this lead? What is wrong with Anthony Martial, and Manchester United m...

216 | Anger Management

09 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Liverpool 1-4 Manchester City. Who was the best player on the pitch? Should one always play from the back? Why is Jurgen Klopp...

215 | A Messi Contract

02 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Atletico Madrid's chances to win La Liga. Should contract information like Lionel Messi's be made public? Is Zidane' time up (...

214 | Lampard: That's All Folks

26 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Chelsea sacking Frank Lampard. Was it the right time? When did they decide to do it? Why are certain players being scapegoated...

213 | Mount & Top

19 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Manchester United and Liverpool meeting at the top of the PL. Do you trust the Bundesliga? Our Mason Mount conversation. Ozil ...

212 | Conte Conversation

12 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Barcelona and Messi improving. Does Have Hope have an apology for Griezmann? Should we be more harsh on African players like D...

211 | Lampard's Lesson

05 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Liverpool losing to Southampton. Carl talks about why Hasenhuttl was emotional, and his relationship with him as a journalist ...

210 | Player of the Century

29 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Chelsea not playing well (see Complicated Chelsea Show). Liverpool couldn't beat Big Sam's West Brom. Tottenham flop again. Ma...

209 | Title Race of One

22 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Liverpool asserting their dominance over the Premier League. Can Tottenham really challenge? Why Manchester United are blessed...

208 | Always Little Brother

15 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Arsenal's continued struggles. How big is Diogo Jota for Liverpool? Was there anything to discuss from the Manchester Derby. W...

207 | How the Mighty Have Fallen

08 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss the North London Derby. Is it time to make Tottenham official title challengers? From Invincibles to hovering above relegation...

206 | 'It's F**ked Up'

01 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Zinedine Zidane's summation of Eden Hazard's newest injury, and how Real Madrid are setback by his individual setbacks. Griezm...

205 | Yeah, But...

24 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Tottenham 2-0 Man City, and the meaning of Guardiola signing a new contract, after they talk about Chelsea beating Newcastle. ...

204 | 7 Matches, 7 Defeats, 0 Goals

17 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What is there to discuss during an international break? Not much. Have Hope and Daniel piece together an hour of conversation about everything, and no...

203 | The Art of Defending

10 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Manchester City drawing with Liverpool, and why the Premier League is making their players pay a tax no other league is making...

202 | Battle of the Rookies

03 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Manchester United 0-1 Arsenal. Was Solskjaer right to change his team? In this so-called battle of young head coaches, is Arte...

201 | The Bruno Effect

27 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Manchester United 0-0 Chelsea. Where does Paul Pogba's future lie, and how Bruno Fernandes has affected Pogba and Donny van de...

200 | Nothing but a Number

20 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss how Virgil van Dijk's absence alters Liverpool, the Premier League season, and Champions League campaign. Another VAR rant. We...

199 | The Queen and I

13 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss your questions. Should there be protections to protect clubs from bad, ignorant, or incompetent ownership? Is Daniel snobbish?...

198 | Jose the Baptist

06 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Arsenal sacking Gunnersaurus. Tottenham beating Manchester United 6-1. Aston Villa beating Liverpool 7-2. On transfer deadline...