Tifo Football Podcast
Episodes
Scotland & Spain Disappoint
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Scotland lost two-to-nothing in the "easiest" group game (much to JJ's dismay), and did Spain disappoint or were Sweden merely successfully stubborn? ...
England Have Won The Tournament! (Sort of...)
13 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Tifo Team is here for all your daily Euros analysis needs, covering England's win over Croatia, Austria's 3-1 victory over North Macedonia, and Uk...
Can Italy Go All the Way?
11 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Euros have begun! Italy beat Turkey 3-0 in the opening game of the tournament, and here to dissect the game is Alex Stewart, Seb Stafford-Bloor an...
Euro 2020 Predictions - Disappointments, Flops, & Controversies
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joe tries to keep up with Seb and Alex as the team make their predictions ahead of Euro2020.Who will be the biggest disappointments of the tournament?...
The Europa League Final: Villareal's Flawless Penalties
28 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joe returns! Accompanied by Seb, just Seb, there's a heated debate about the Europa League Final: what exactly was Solskjaer thinking about with his s...
What’s Wrong with Everton and Final UCL Places
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Seb and JJ are holding the fort again; under discussion: the final games of the season across Europe. Why are Everton so thoroughly quite good?!Lille ...
Chelsea vs Leicester: Ding Ding! Round 2
21 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chelsea were out for revenge against their FA Cup final vanquishers Leicester City. Seb and JJ pick apart the Premier League rematch which came just 7...
Schmeichel's Steely Arms and a New Breed of Libero
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Seb and Alex very much enjoyed watching The FA Cup final and were taken by Youri Tieleman's influence on the game, the incredible strength of Kasper S...
Arsenal, Chelsea, Man United, & Clive Tyldesley!
14 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
JJ Bull, Alex Stewart, and Joe Devine discuss the Premier League's midweek action including a shock Arsenal win over Chelsea and an intriguing match-u...
A Mock UCL Final and Greenwood the Entertainer
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Seb, Alex and JJ shake off the creaks and wobwebs of a Monday morning as they chat through (most of) the weekend’s Premier League action, with an im...
Man City's Imperious Defence and a Convincing Chelsea
07 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joe, Seb, and JJ reflect on the Champions League semi-finals, featuring an imperious defensive performance by Manchester City, the dairy way to expres...
Arsenal's Strikerless System & Old Trafford Protests
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Exciting times on the podcast as we welcome brand spanking new Tifo recruit JJ Bull: his first staff job is to tell us all about Arsenal's strikerless...
The Champions League, The Sopranos and Christina Aguilera
30 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Manchester City and PSG play a game of two halves, Neymar appears and disappears, and Chelsea control Madrid.Alex and Joe saunter through the Champion...
Striker-less Man City, The Joys Of ASM & Sevilla Stoppage Time
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Seb and Alex are once again joined by The Athletic's Nick Miller, (Joe stayed up to watch The Oscars) to discuss the 'joy of watching' Allan Saint-Max...
The Super League Aftermath: Perez' Rambling, Henry's Gillet And Fit & Proper Punishment
23 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Super League has been shut down, for now... Joe, Seb and Alex reflect on its demise, discuss what repercussions the individuals or indeed clubs sh...
The Super League & Jose Mourinho Sacked
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
James Montague, author of 'The Billionaires Club', joins the podcast to talk through the mechanics of the proposed breakaway Super League, while Joe, ...
Brilliant Jude Bellingham, Neymar Bias & Is Pep All Tinkered Out?
16 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joe, Seb and Alex discuss the Champions League and ask such questions as is De Bruyne the best all-round midfielder in the world? Is Neymar under-appr...
Man Utd Tax, West Ham Harmony & Leeds' Low-Block
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joe, Seb and Tifo super-sub, The Athletic's Nick Miller, discuss the Sheringham-Berbatov-Carrick trophy, what came first: team spirit or good results ...
King Keylor, Mount's Class & Keita Struggles: The Champions League Quarter Finals
09 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joe, Seb and Alex discuss walking synonyms, Game of Thrones analogies, floor cleaning, and furniture adverts... Oh and the small matter of how Real Ma...
Man City Quadruple, The Yorkshire Derby and Trouble on the Continent
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Manchester City are 6/1 to win the quadruple. Can they? Also, what does Sheffield United's impending relegation tell us about Leeds United's future? A...
Who's Close To Greatness? (And other listener questions)
02 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joe, Alex and Seb respond to your questions... Is Sergio Aguero better than Alan Shearer? Would a combined Dutch/Belgian league actually work? Ole Gun...
Can England Actually Win The Euros?
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joe returns to talk England with Alex and Seb. Can they actually win the Euros? Which of Gareth Southgate's brilliant attacking players is going to mi...
The Future Of International Football & A Very Special Iain Hume Interview
26 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In Joe's continued absence, Seb and Alex discuss the landscape of international football, Frank De Boer’s Netherlands, and Tim Krul's special move. ...
The Two Faces Of Arsenal, Redmond's "Twilight Zone" & The Next 'Super Manager'
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In Joe's absence, Seb and Alex take the reins... A thorough tactical assessment of Mikel Arteta's two-faced Arsenal, Nathan Redmond's 'level', how six...
Chelsea, Chess, Antonio's Allegiance & PL Survival
19 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With Man City & Chelsea both through to the quarter finals of the Champions League, Tifo talks Tuchel, Kante, Gundogan, and about how badly their ...
Going 'Full Lamela', Versatile Stones & Time-Wasters
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joe and Alex try in vain lift Seb's spirits following a North London derby defeat for Spurs, while also exploring the dangers of going 'Full Lamela'.....
Pepe's Head, Agnelli's Tears & Joan Laporta's Back!
12 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joe & Seb dissect some the drama, irony and ecstasy from the midweek Champions League action as poetic justice (and Pepe's forehead) saw Juventus ...
One Part Cantona, One Part Keane & Steve Bruce's Mole
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With Alex away, Joe and Seb are joined by Nick Miller to talk through the Manchester derby, Bayern Munich against Borussia Dortmund, and - with slight...
Lillo & Pep, Roy Hodgson's Future & Adama Traore's Goal Drought
05 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After a busy midweek round of Premier League fixtures, the Tifo team explore: If Adama Traore is as bad as his numbers suggest, why Crystal Palace mig...
Luke Shaw's Hearing, David Moyes’ Dream Midfielder & 'Mr Humble' Christensen
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If David Moyes had a dream footballer, it would be Thomas Soucek right? Plus, whether Michail Antonio is 'elite' and if Seb really does know the handb...
Hudson-Odoi’s Redemption, Musiala’s Future & Leeds Buy A Pitch
26 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Has Hudson-Odoi proven Tuchel wrong or was that his plan all along? How boring was Atalanta vs Real Madrid and what happened to that Galactico spirit?...
Mediocre Arsenal, Calvert-Lewin's Euros & MORE Subs Being Subbed
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Why does Hector Bellerin continue to start for Arsenal? Would you pick Dominic Calvert-Lewin over Harry Kane at this summer's European Championships? ...
Mbappe vs Haaland, PSG "Hammer" Barcelona + Dortmund’s managers
19 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This time the team is Champions League game relevant. Joe, Seb and Alex discuss the 'hammering' of Barcelona by PSG, Mbappe inspiring Haaland, and Poc...
Erik Lamela: Agent Of Chaos & How Leicester Can Stay In The Top 4
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This time Joe Seb and Alex take a dive deep into Spurs' performance this season - is Mourinho the right man to take them forward, what are Lamela stre...
Van de Beek, Subbing Subs, Richarlison & Chewing Gum
12 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Tifo Podcast is game relevant again! Joe, Seb and Alex discuss why it looks like Donny Van de Beek’s teammates don't like passing to him, Richar...
Phil Foden, Wet Weather, 'Neto Stark' & Transfers Post-Brexit
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Tifo Podcast is game relevant! Joe, Seb and Alex discuss broad footballing themes relevant to the games from the weekend... Liverpool vs Man City ...
Changing The Rules & Free Kick Walls
04 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Tifo team discuss the trend for lying down behind the wall on free kicks. Why does it happen? Is it effective? Shall we call it a “draft exclude...
Football Dependencies: Centre-Forwards, Wing-backs and Goalkeepers
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Picking up from our last podcast, Joe Alex and Seb discuss what effect missing centre-forwards, wing-backs and goalkeepers can have on a team, and wha...
Football Dependencies: Van Dijk, De Bruyne & Fernandes
28 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With Virgil van Dijk and Kevin De Bruyne ruled out for long periods, Joe, Alex and Seb discuss the butterfly effect of missing players and how wide ra...
European Super League & Tifo Predictions: Maddison, Euros, Full-Backs
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tifo Predictions! We asked you to make some short, and long term predictions - now Joe, Seb and Alex debate and make a few of their own. Plus, followi...
Sensible Transfers: Camavinga, Upamecano, and Ornstein on being Ornstein
21 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
David Ornstein talks to the Tifo team about scooping exclusives, the process behind being a football journalist during the transfer window, and offers...
Sensible Transfers: Pogba, Haaland, MLS talent and Pirlo’s Juventus
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
James Horncastle speaks to the Tifo team about the Italian tax law that is bringing the top talent back to Serie A, how Serie A avoided a TV deal with...
Dybala, Isco, Diaby and how the Trippier ban could change sport betting
14 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
More sensible transfers, this time Joe Seb and Alex pick up Dybala, Isco and Diaby and suggest where they might fit. Plus Jack Pitt-Brooke talks to th...
Sensible Transfers: Free agents, Wijnaldum, Alaba & the Burnley takeover
12 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Free agents are the focus of sensible transfers this time... Joe Seb and Alex chat about players that are nearing the end of their contracts - Wijnald...
Sensible Transfers: Draxler, Buendia, Kepa & Lampard’s future
07 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
... This time Joe, Seb and Alex cover Kepa Arrizabalaga, Julian Draxler and Emi Buendia. They ask The Athletic's Chelsea correspondent Liam Twomey if ...
Sensible Transfers: Dele Alli, Diego Costa, Yves Bissouma & Media Pro
05 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sensible Transfers is back, but with a twist. We're covering teams in our videos, but for our podcasts we'll be covering players! Today's players incl...
Paul Smith of Maximo Park
22 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Smith, Middlesbrough fan & frontman of Maximo Park, joins Joe for a conversation all about football, music and culture. Hosted on Acast. See...
Ollie Marland from Lost + Found on Port Vale, X-Factor and frozen work boots!
17 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Devine speaks to musician Ollie Marland. Ollie used to play football for Port Vale, but now is a singer...They talk about grafting at League 2 lev...
State of the Club: Chelsea
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Seb Stafford-Bloor talks to Dom Fifield about Chelsea's recent coaching history, from the money spent to sack Antonio Conte, to the reasoning behind t...
Can Tottenham win the Premier League?
10 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
After watching Tottenham’s victory in the North London Derby, Joe Devine, Alex Stewart and Seb Stafford-Bloor debate their title credentials, while ...
Concussion, with Dr Chris Nowinski
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Seb Stafford-Bloor is joined by Dr Chris Nowinski, co-founder and CEO of the Concussion Legacy Foundation. Dr Nowinski is an American football player-...
Tim Spiers on Jimenez, Fabio Silva and recovering from European football
03 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Joe and Seb are joined by The Athletic’s Wolverhampton Wanderers correspondent Tim Spiers, to discuss Raul Jimenez’ head injury and the young unde...
Josh from You Me At Six on Arsenal & Football
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Devine chats with Josh Franceschi from You Me At Six about the Arsenal family, playing 7-a-side with strangers, music’s relationship with footba...
Fulham, West Ham, Arsenal & Spurs
26 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Seb Stafford-Bloor & Alex Stewart discuss whether Fulham are "this season’s Norwich City" - Pretty going forwards, but can’t defend! In contra...
Andy Townsend on Jack Charlton
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Devine and Seb Stafford-Bloor talk to Andy Townsend, as he remembers life in the Irish squad under Jack Charlton. They talk about Italia '90, USA ...
British Asians & The Pathway Into Professional Football
19 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Devine and Seb Stafford-Bloor learn a lot from Razi Hassan, founder of 'Beyond Entertainment', and Maziar Kouhyar, former Walsall midfielder and A...
Premier League tactical trends
17 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Alex is joined by tactics writer JJ Bull for a thematic look at the Premier League. They discuss the rise of the back three, the importance of strateg...
Tifo Tactics: Liverpool, City & Saints
12 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Alex Stewart talks tactics with Joe Devine... Answering questions like, why did it look like Liverpool were defending with a 4-4-2? Will Firmino be ph...
From the Jaws of Victory - Football’s Heartbreaking Moments with Rob McDonald and Adam Bushby
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Seb Stafford-Bloor is joined by Rob McDonald, Adam Bushby and Brooks Peck to discuss football’s nearly men... Rob and Adam have a new book, 'From th...
Manchester United vs Arsenal, Everton’s squad depth & George Caulkin on Newcastle United
05 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Devine and Seb Stafford-Bloor discuss the positives from the Manchester United vs Arsenal game, and how Everton’s “very very good players” g...
Solskjaer, Haaland & How FK Molde's Academy Have Embraced Video Analysis
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Alex is joined by Eric Laurie, Head of Academy Performance Analysis at Molde FK. Alex is unexpectedly excited to hear all about developments in academ...
Systems, Southampton and Chelsea
29 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Premier League is now a few games old and while we are starting to see philosophies and styles develop in certain teams, like Southampton, we're s...
Premier League PPV: Sense the mood
27 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Martin Cloake and Kat Law from the Tottenham Hotspur Supporters' Trust join the podcast to talk about the Premier League's PPV initiative and the reco...
"Freewheeling", Spurs & Van Dijk
22 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The commentary team for Manchester City vs Arsenal repeatedly referred to both teams as "freewheeling" regarding their players' positioning. This isn'...
Nottingham Forest: Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Miller joins the podcast to talk about Nottingham Forest’s rich past, their chaotic present and their potential future under Chris Hughton... ...
Premier League Surprises (and Fantasy Football Update)
15 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There have been several surprises during this season's Premier League opening. In this episode of the Tifo podcast, Alex, Seb & Joe talk about som...
The Rise & Fall of Swansea City
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Swansea City once represented an ideal in British football. Nine years on from their promotion to the Premier League, however, and despite seemingly i...
Manchester United, Spurs & Transfers
08 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Manchester United lost 6-1 at Old Trafford to Spurs at the weekend, before finishing the transfer window with the signings of Cavani & Telles... T...
Psychotherapy in Football
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sally Hilton, sports psychotherapist, joins Tifo to discuss, firstly, what she actually does, and secondly, the role of psychotherapy in heightened pe...
Liverpool v Arsenal & Man City's Defending
01 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Liverpool beat Arsenal 3-1 over the weekend, but clear from Arsenal's performance was a structural improvement. The Tifo team discuss this and what it...
Leeds CEO Angus Kinnear on Take Us Home
29 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Leeds CEO Angus Kinnear and Anouk Mertens, Executive Producer of NEO Studios, the creators of Take Us Home: Leeds United, join Tifo to discuss the cre...
Brighton, Chelsea, Newcastle, Liverpool, Spurs
24 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Brighton and their new superstar Tariq Lamptey, Newcastle and their worries, Chelsea and their promise, Liverpool and their strength, and Spurs and th...
All Or Nothing: Tottenham Hotspur
22 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Amazon's All Or Nothing documentary series following Tottenham Hotspur has been a big hit, but has it had an impact on the players? Seb Stafford-Bloor...
Arsenal, Liverpool, Leeds, Everton (and Lamptey)
17 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Premier League's opening weekend saw some fascinating games take place, including Liverpool & Leeds' 7-goal thriller, a new-look Arsenal &...
Carl Anka: Southampton to Manchester United
15 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Carl Anka joins the Tifo team to discuss Manchester United ahead of the new season. Carl covered Southampton for The Athletic last season, and has mov...
Andrés Cantor: "Gooooooooooooollllll!"
10 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
One of world football's best commentators, Andrés Cantor, joins Tifo to discuss calling games at multiple World Cups, the rhythm of the art-form, his...
Professional Fantasy Football, with the FPL General
08 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ahead of the new season and a brand new Fantasy Football year, Alex and Seb are joined by Mark McGettigan - the FPL General - to discuss life as a ful...
What's going to happen next season?
03 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
No top goalscorer or league winners, but where will the surprises and disappointments be in Europe next season? Alex Stewart and Seb Stafford-Bloor th...
Sensible Transfers: Newcastle, Chelsea & Everton
01 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How are Newcastle approaching transfers in light of the takeover falling apart? How will Chelsea's new team fit and play together? And who will Everto...
Sensible Transfers: The Championship
29 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ebereche Eze and his move to Crystal Palace, Jude Bellingham: what kind of footballer is he? How are the finances in the division holding up? And what...
Sensible Transfers: La Liga
27 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Who will Barcelona recruit in midfield? Is there a backup for Benzema? What on earth is going on at Valencia? And much more from the world of La Liga....
Sensible Transfers: Leeds, Liverpool and Sheffield United
25 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Who will Leeds bring in for their first Premier League campaign in 16 years? How do you build on a Liverpool side that is already one of the best in t...
Sensible Transfers: Bundesliga
22 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rapha Honigstein joins Tifo to discuss the Bundesliga and football transfers. Where do Bayern need to strengthen? How can Dortmund challenge next seas...
Sensible Transfers: Manchester United, Southampton & West Brom
20 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do Manchester United need a new centre-back? Who will replace Højbjerg at Southampton? And what's on the horizon for West Brom upon their Premier L...
Sensible Transfers: Serie A
18 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's Sensible Transfers! And today, we're joined by James Horncastle to talk transfers for Inter, Juventus, Atalanta, Milan, Lazio & Fiorentina. ...
Sensible Transfers: Tottenham, West Ham & Burnley
15 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Sensible Transfers. In this series, we look at teams, analyse their problem areas, and then suggest incoming transfers that could solve tho...
Sensible Transfers: Arsenal, Leicester City & Brighton
13 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Sensible Transfers. In this series, we look at teams, analyse their problem areas, and then suggest incoming transfers that could solve tho...
Sensible Transfers: Manchester City, Wolves & Crystal Palace
11 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Sensible Transfers. In this series, we look at teams, analyse their problem areas, and then suggest incoming transfers that could solve tho...
Coaching Goalkeepers, with Les Cleevely
06 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What’s unusual about David De Gea’s technique? How did Rob Green feel after his mistake at the 2010 World Cup? Long-time goalkeeping coach Les Cle...
What's Going On At Aston Villa? 2020 Edition
04 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What to expect from the new Sporting Director Johan Lange? What effect has Christian Purslow had on Aston Villa? What are the ownership's plans for th...
Ballon D'or, Bielsa, Relegated Players & Leicester
30 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Who should've won the Ballon D'or? Would Marcelo Bielsa work at a European giant? Which relegated European players should you look out for? And What o...
What's Going On At Burnley? 2020 Edition
28 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dyche vs Garlick, recruitment strategy, a first-class academy, Dwight McNeil and that plane... Andy Jones joins Tifo to discuss the above and much mor...
It's Producer Ben
23 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Producer Ben, of the Totally Football Show & Guardian Football Weekly fame, joins Tifo for a right old dig around into the annals of time... Chann...
Saudi Arabia, beIN sports & Newcastle United
21 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Last week, Saudi Arabia permanently banned beIN sports from operating in the Kingdom. There is now no legal way to watch the Premier League in the cou...
Man City Verdict, Mourinho's Tottenham, Bruno Fernandes and Everton
16 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Ornstein & Chapman Podcast - Why Manchester City’s Champions League ban was lifted Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...
What's Going On At Arsenal? 2020 Edition
14 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What's next for Matteo Guendouzi? What has Bukayo Saka's journey been like? Will William Saliba start next season? And who exactly is in charge of Ars...
What's Going On At Wigan Athletic? 2020 Edition
09 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In June 2020, Au Yeung Wai Kay spent roughly £41m to become the majority stakeholder of Wigan Athletic. The same day, he placed the club into adminis...
What's Going On At Norwich City? 2020 Edition
07 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Supreme individual talent, but what's happened to the team? Michael Bailey joins Tifo to discuss... Plus, Todd Cantwell, why Emi Buendia isn't playing...
Paul & Jo Lake: I'm Not Really Here
02 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Paul and Jo Lake, husband and wife, join Tifo to discuss the process of writing Paul's autobiography (ghostwritten by Jo). Paul's story deals with ela...
What's Going On At Hull City?
30 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Link to Adam's Hull City investigation: https://theathletic.co.uk/1885422/2020/06/22/hull-city-tigers-allam-championship/?=contentaudio Hoste...