Talking Tactics

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...

197 | Lep Luardiola

29 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Liverpool 3-1 Arsenal. Klopp shares verbal jabs with Roy Keane. Should we give Liverpool the Premier League title and focus on...

196 | Who Wants Morata?

22 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Liverpool beating Chelsea, the Havertz and Mount dynamic, are we bullying Kepa, and where Mane ranks in the PL? Tottenham scor...

195 | Kepa Brickabalaga

15 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss whether Chelsea fans should let go of their Willian slander after his Arsenal debut? In 2020: How old is 30 really? Why does M...

194 | 2020/21 Preview

08 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss the close of this chapter in Lionel Messi's Barcelona saga. We do our 2020/21 season preview. Who will win the Premier League,...

193 | Byecelona

01 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss the fallout of Lionel Messi asking to be released from his Barcelona contract. Has Messi reached his limit, or is this politic...

192 | Bayern Are Better

25 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss 2020 Champions League final. Did Neymar flop, and if so, was that more a personal issue, or something Bayern caused? Mbappe is...

191 | Why Always Pep?

18 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Manchester City's exit in the Champions League quarter-finals vs. Lyon. Will Guardiola out-thinking himself in big games turn ...

EC | Bayern Munich 8-2 Barcelona

15 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this Talking Tactics emergency communication, we discuss the shocking result in Lisbon, where Bayern Munich dispatched of Barcelona in the Champion...

190 | Mostly Chelsea (Feat. Forward)

11 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics are joined by Forward to discuss the merits of Frank Lampard's Chelsea. How should success be defined this season? How will new signin...

189 | Not My Brother's Keeper (Feat. Paul Ansorge)

04 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics are joined by Paul Ansorge (of No Question About That) to discuss Arsenal winning the FA Cup final over Chelsea (but before, a pre-pod...

188 | Stat Merchants

28 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Juventus winning their ninth consecutive Serie A title. The Premier League's Top 4 race is decided, but should it be roundly c...

187 | David's Decline

21 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Real Madrid winning La Liga, what it means for Zidane, and how Barcelona should respond. Arsenal beat Manchester City. Chelsea...

186 | Freedom Isn't Free (Feat. Neeks)

14 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics are joined by Neeks (of Neeks Sports) to discuss Manchester City's Court of Arbitration for Sport ruling, and what it means for Financ...

185 | The Love to Hate

07 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Mourinho and the bust-up between Lloris and Son. How great has this Liverpool season been in relation to other great seasons f...

184 | Can't Stop, Won't Stop

30 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Liverpool being crowned Premier League champions: What are the pitfalls, and how should a city celebrate something they've bee...

183 | 'WLM Burnley'

23 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Jose Mourinho's striker rant, the state of Arsenal Football Club, Kante's new role, Liverpool's boring draw vs. Everton, and t...

182.5 | What Are We Kicking Out?

16 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss the return of the Premier League. How do we think things will look? What does having #BlackLivesMatter on the back of football...

182 | Two Uniteds (Feat. Scams)

10 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics are joined by Scams (of the Shirtless Plantain Show) to discuss Man United 1-0 Man City. Has Ole turned the ship, and when is Guardiol...

181 | Vincibles

03 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Real Madrid 2-0 Barcelona. What was Quique Setien thinking? Are we seeing Lionel Messi's decline, and Have Hope ponders why pe...

180 | Jose's Excuses

25 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Chelsea 2-1 Tottenham. Is Mourinho making himself a clown with his excuses, or do they make sense? What is up with VAR? Should...

179 | Stamford Bricks (Feat. NiiNii FC)

18 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics are joined by NiiNii FC of BlueLionsTV (who joins around 40:00) to discuss Chelsea 0-2 Manchester United. Does Lampard know his best X...

178 | Carl of Tarsus

11 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss the Milan Derby. The rise of Romelu Lukaku. Ighalo to Manchester United. Chelsea, Kepa, and good goalkeepers. The Champions Le...

177 | Mathematical Bricks

28 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss whether the combination of Sarri and Ronaldo are a match for Juventus. What is the bigger issue at Barcelona, talent or mental...

176 | League of Their Own

21 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Liverpool 2-0 Man United. Are teams beating themselves before they play Liverpool, and could that mean an unbeaten season? Che...

175 | Barca Troubles

14 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Barcelona sacking Ernesto Valverde. What should Barca do with Luis Suarez out for four months? Should Federico Valverde have t...

174 | Let Pogba Leave

07 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss whether meaningful transfers can happen in January. Paul Pogba and Manchester United seem broken. Is it time for the central m...

173 | Refs Are the Feds

31 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Liverpool's chances of going unbeaten, as we enter 2020, and they are yet to lose in the Premier League. Then we get into a lo...

172 | Quality Control

17 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Carlo Ancelotti, Everton, and Moise Kean. The Champions League Round of 16 ties were drawn on Monday, we discuss them and give...

171 | How Good Is Pep Really?

10 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Manchester City's current season, as Pep Guardiola searches for answers. Why do Manchester United play well against "top" club...

170 | Golden Balls

03 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Lionel Messi winning six Ballon d'Or awards. Arsenal sacking Unai Emery. Manchester City drop points, Liverpool keep winning. ...

169 | Return of Mourinho

26 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Tottenham appointing Jose Mourinho, and should Chelsea fans really be salty? Manchester United and Sheffield United's 3-3 draw...

168 | The 2010s

19 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

As the decade comes to an end, Talking Tactics discuss the 2010s. Starting with the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, and going through the years until ...

167 | Twice in a Blue Moon (Feat. A1)

12 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics are joined by A1 (from Have Hope's Sunday Hangouts) to discuss Liverpool 3-1 Manchester City. What are these new handball rules? Is th...

166 | Sack Race

05 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Bayern Munich sacking Niko Kovač: Does Mourinho, or Wenger, make sense to hire? Should Barcelona also be searching for a new ...

165 | American Idol

29 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Liverpool 2-1 Tottenham: Are Liverpool being resilient too often? Carl gives his first-hand account of Southampton 0-9 Leices...

164 | Bad Ebening

22 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss the racist incident during Haringey v Yeovil Town: Should players leave if subjected to abuse? Then Arsenal's loss to Sheffiel...

163 | Wanna Bet? (Feat. Paul Ansorge)

15 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics are joined by Paul Ansorge (of the United Rant) to discuss gambling in football. How the gambling industry operates in daily life in t...

162 | Clubs in Crisis

08 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Tottenham losing (all week), and the future of Pochettino's project. Manchester City lost to Wolves: Is the gap with Liverpool...

50 | Black Footballers & Cardiac Arrest

04 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics Episode 50 was taken down for copyright reasons, but there was an important segment in the show we've always intended to re-post; one ...

161 | Uncle John

01 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Manchester United 1-1 Arsenal: Why are these teams struggling? John Barnes has been in the media with frequency in the past fe...

160 | Stop Snitching

24 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Liverpool beating Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Why is Kante disrespected? Arsenal winning with 10 men. Manchester City persecut...

159 | 'I Destroyed Football'

17 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Manchester City's loss to Norwich City. How Guardiola reacts to losing. Playing from the back. Is Emery right for Arsenal? Sil...

158 | Monkey Business

10 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss racism in football. In the past weeks Tammy Abraham, Kurt Zouma, Marcus Rashford, Paul Pogba, and others have been racially ab...

157 | Group L

03 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss the North London Derby. Chelsea's Tammy Abraham. Manchester United splitting points with 10-man Southampton. Manchester City a...

156 | Priority (Feat. JujuMan)

27 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics are joined by JujuMan (from Have Hope's Sunday Hangouts) to discuss the early signs Liverpool and Manchester City are showing, and who...

155 | VARdiola

20 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Liverpool's win against Southampton. Philippe Coutinho moving to Bayern Munich on loan. Manchester City's 2-2 draw with Totten...

154 | Growing Pains

13 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Manchester United beating Chelsea 4-0. Is it a blessing for Chelsea? What does it mean for Manchester United? Liverpool beat N...

153 | 2019/20 Preview

06 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Manchester City winning the Community Shield over Liverpool. Borussia Dortmund beating Bayern Munich the German Sup Cup. How g...

152 | Pépé to Pelé

30 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Arsenal’s strong links with Nicolas Pépé. Is the right wing a place they should be directing funds? Real Madrid tell Garet...

151 | Bale Out (Feat. Red)

23 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics are joined by RED (from Have Hope's Sunday Hangouts) to discuss the Gareth Bale saga. Should Bale demand his money? Is Zidane right to...

150 | 'Afri- France.'

16 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss what AFCON 2019 means for Algeria, ahead of Friday's final vs. Senegal. Antoine Griezmann's €120 million move to Barcelona i...

149 | Messi Situations

09 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Lionel Messi's attack on "corruption" in South American football. Brazil beating Peru in the Copa America final (without Neyma...

148 | Equal Ain't Enough

02 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics attempted to discuss Nigeria losing to Madagascar, but, yeah. We did get around to the best performers at AFCON. What happens if Argen...

147 | Is Neymar Done?

25 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss the start of AFCON, Copa America entering the KO phase, whether Neymar is finished at PSG, and if his injury history will stop...

146 | What Would Souness Say?

18 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Colombia 2-0 Argentina, and what Messi's international role should be. Neymar and PSG are seemingly at odds, we wonder what mi...

145 | Bernabéu Bound

11 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Eden Hazard moving from Chelsea to Real Madrid for an initial £88.5 million. Portugal winning the first ever UEFA Nations Lea...

144 | These Are the Champions?

04 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss the 2019 Champions League final: Why starting Harry Kane was silly. Did Pochettino harm his standing? Are Liverpool setup to k...

143 | Finals Week

28 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss this week's two major cup finals. Starting with the Europa League: Chelsea v Arsenal. This leads to a larger conversation abou...

142 | Bale Money

21 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Manchester City's domestic treble win. What do Man City's owners want: Champions League or domestic treble? Kompany goes Ander...

141 | Man City Dynasty?

14 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Manchester City winning the 2018/19 Premier League. Liverpool falling just short. Brighton sacking Chris Hughton. Manchester U...

EC | Cruyff Clubs Crumble

09 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this Talking Tactics emergency communication, we discuss the second legs of the 2018/19 UEFA Champions League semi-finals. — In the first, Liverp...

140 | The Kompany You Keep

07 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Vincent Kompany's rocket against Leicester. Manchester City and Liverpool's title race going to the last day of the season. Th...

139 | The Neymar Problem

30 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Manchester United 1-1 Chelsea, Leicester City 3-0 Arsenal, Tottenham 0-1 West Ham, and how they influence the Premier League's...

138 | Ole Was the Rebound

23 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Manchester United's heavy 4-0 defeat at Everton. Is Mourinho revisionism misguided? Was Ole Gunnar Solskjaer the correct perma...

137 | Brexit Midfield

16 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Liverpool's 2-0 victory over Chelsea. Where did Sarri go wrong? Has Klopp figured out his best XI? Can Liverpool win the Champ...

136 | Eden's Garden

09 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Liverpool leading the Premier League, after a brief chat on WrestleMania 35 (05:10 for football). Is Salah “back?” Are Man...

135 | Scunthorpe & Supermalt

02 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Liverpool 2-1 Tottenham Hotspur. A small conversation on Moussa Sissoko. The saga of Mohamed Salah continues. Ole Gunnar Solsk...

134 | Saving Paris

26 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss transfer rumours. Why do people care so much about them? Mane to Real Madrid. Should Chelsea keep Hazard past this season? How...

133 | To Be, or Not to Be

19 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss whether we would risk destroying our favourite teams to get money. The Champions League draw happened, we discuss the ramifica...

132 | Zidane Returns

12 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Zinedine Zidane's return to Real Madrid. Madrid's Champions League loss to Ajax. PSG losing in weird fashion to Manchester Uni...

131 | Derby Dazed

05 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Everton 0-0 Liverpool. Is Salah underperforming? It's in Manchester City's hands. Tottenham 1-1 Arsenal. Best penalty taker? M...

130 | 0-0s & Heartbreak (Feat. Drifty)

26 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics are joined by Drifty, from the Football Banter Show, to discuss Manchester United 0-0 Liverpool. Are Liverpool blowing the Premier Lea...

129 | Top 5: Dead or Alive

19 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss whether Steven Gerrard is comparable with Xavi or Pirlo. Who are the five greatest Premier League central midfielders of all t...

128 | 6-0: Beyond Brickness

12 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Chelsea's 6-0 humiliation against Manchester City. Will Sarri survive to March? Why Chelsea's history makes it harder for coac...

127 | Triple Tap Merchants

05 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Manchester City 3-1 Arsenal. How Man City perfected the art of scoring. Why Arsenal simply need better players. Chelsea reboun...

126 | No Neymar (Feat. Asif Norat)

29 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics are joined by Asif Norat, freelance football writer, for this mailbag edition. You asked about the managerial situation at Manchester ...

125 | Stubborn Sarri

22 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Arsenal 2-0 Chelsea. What is wrong with Chelsea? Sarri publicly addressing his team: Might it backfire? Will the Mesut Ozil pr...

124 | Fax Machine FC

15 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Manchester United's victory over Tottenham. Are they back? Is David de Gea real life? Arsenal lose to West Ham: what is going ...

123 | Football Resolutions

08 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss the struggles at Real Madrid. Bayern Munich chasing Borussia Dortmund. Ribery's spicy post. Manchester City beating Liverpool....

EC | Goodbye Uncle Mou

20 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Manchester United sacking Jose Mourinho. How did we get here? What is next for Mourinho, and what is next for Manchester Unit...

122 | Mané Caught a Body

18 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Liverpool 3-1 Manchester United. What is wrong at Manchester United. When should Mourinho go? The Paul Pogba situation. Pride ...

121 | 'Black C*nt'

11 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Chelsea beating Manchester City. Why City losing helps the Premier League. Can Liverpool really hang on? Raheem Sterling recei...

120 | Mourinho Must Go (Feat. Paul Ansorge)

04 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics are joined by Paul Ansorge of United Rant to discuss Arsenal 4-2 Tottenham: Was the North London Derby a marker for Emery? Chelsea 2-0...

119 | Wooden Swords

27 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss the Copa Libertadores chaos between River Plate and Boca Juniors. Tottenham 3-1 Chelsea breakdown. How should we discuss Manch...

118 | Dembélé Dysfunction

20 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss the Netherlands playing well. The advent of the UEFA Nations League. AFCON 2019 qualification. Germany being dire. La Liga coa...

117 | Herrera, Siberia

13 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Manchester City 3-1 Manchester United. In Pogba’s absence, Herrera offering a "disasterclass." Mourinho’s grand opening, g...

116 | Pounds & Sterling

06 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Arsenal 1-1 Liverpool. Man City destroying Southampton. Is Sterling world class? Has Morata shed his “brickness”? Can Fabr...

115 | Suárez Sacks Lopetegui

30 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss the tragic helicopter crash that killed Leicester City chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha. Real Madrid sacking Julen Lopetegui....

114 | Mesut Masterclass

23 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Mesut Ozil's performance against Leicester City. Arsenal expectations this season. Real Madrid woes continue. Chelsea 2-2 Manc...

113 | Thierry, Usain & Malcolm

16 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Monaco hiring Thierry Henry. Germany's recent struggles. Can the Nations League ever be popular? African pitches. Can other le...

112 | Mo Salah, Mo Problems

09 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Liverpool 0-0 Manchester City. Should Mahrez be taking penalties? What's up with Mohamed Salah? Manchester United came back to...

111 | Manchester Divided

02 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Manchester United's ongoing tribulations after losing to West Ham. Mourinho's future. Is Conte a fix? PL classic: Chelsea v Li...

110 | The Best. Really?

25 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Have Hope's invitation to The Best FIFA Football Awards 2018, and his experience. Why FIFA should be more appreciative of foot...

109 | Sarri Party (Feat. NiiNii FC)

18 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics are joined by NiiNii FC (of BlueLionsTV) to discuss Liverpool beating Tottenham. Chelsea being top of the league. SarriBall. Has Girou...

108 | Idolo Worship (Feat. Paul Ansorge)

11 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics are joined by Paul Ansorge from United Rant, and discuss Manchester United, Jose Mourinho, and the club's top four aspirations. Afte...

107 | Hazardista Hope

04 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Watford having 12 points. Son Heung-min earning military exemption. Liverpool grinding out three points. Can goalkeepers reall...

106 | Uncle Mou’s Lubrication

28 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss (during Manchester United 0-3 Tottenham) Manchester City 1-1 Wolves. English commentary / online streaming services. Arsenal's...

105 | Kova, Auba, Pogba

21 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Chelsea beating Arsenal, Kovacic’s debut, Hazard being Hazard, why Emery needs time, Kane scoring in August, Manchester City...

104 | Salty Petr Čech

14 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Tactics discuss Arsenal 0-2 Manchester City. Petr Cech beefing with Twitter accounts. Morata being a brick Chelsea and Sarri must fix. Alexis ...