The Tifo Football Podcast
In-depth tactical, historical & geopolitical breakdowns of the beautiful game. From the team behind the Tifo Football YouTube channel.
What did we learn from the 23/24 season?
Jon Mackenzie is joined by Liam Tharme to give an overview of some of the most interesting tactical trends from the season… Why were there a lot more goals in the Premier League? How has Xabi Alonso balanced stale but safe possession vs more direct but... more
1:09:02
Should football clubs be better at developing individuals?
Jon Mackenzie is joined by Harry Brooks to explore what it is that individual coaches do and if clubs could get more upside from using them… Why did Harry make the decision to work with individuals? What does prep look like for Harry’s sessions? Do... more
54:30
Will French football ever find its identity?
Jon Mackenzie and Alex Barker are joined by Tom Williams to explore “modern” French football through the narrative of Va Va Voom, Tom’s new book… What prompted Tom to write the book? What was his process? What is the “modern history” of French... more
1:10:58
Should football clubs be better at substitutions?
Jon Mackenzie is joined by Sammy Lander to explore the idea of a substitution coach and the general concept of substitutes. What does the day in a life of a substitution coach look like? What are the edges that can be found in coaching... more
1:02:55
Spain's Up-and-Coming Coaches
Jon Mackenzie is joined by Thom Harris to explore some of the under-the-radar coaches in La Liga and discuss their eventual career pathways… How does Michel’s fluidity at Girona work? Who are the players Girona brought in to make the difference? Can... more
1:00:41
Bonus: Interview with Alessandro Del Piero
On this bonus episode of the Tifo Football Podcast, Mike Zimmermann is joined by Alessandro De Piero. What is the most memorable moment from his Juventus career? Reliving the World Cup triumph in 2006. How is he helping to grow Serie A in the United... more
22:35
How we got Man United so wrong this season
Jon Mackenzie is joined by Aaron Moniz and Kees van Hemmen to revisit this season from a Manchester United perspective and explore what it was that meant we got Man United so wrong this season… How would you tell the story of Man United this season to... more
1:13:10
The Story of Liverpool's Analytics Revolution
Jon Mackenzie is joined by Josh Williams to explore the role that data has played in Liverpool’s revolution under owners FSG and to think about what the future of the club looks like from a data POV. How much of the success of the last decade doesn’t come... more
1:03:03
The Art of Analysing Up-and-Coming Coaches
Jon Mackenzie is joined by Mark Carey and Liam Tharme to explore the ideas of some up and coming managers (Still, Motta, Fonseca) and to dig into the deeper question of how do we decide if a manager is *good* or not… What is Will Still’s tactical... more
53:11
Patience, Positional Play and the Future of Football Tactics
Jon Mackenzie is joined by Martin Rafelt to explore the idea of patience as a category within football, particularly in relation to positional play - before then digging deeper into where football tactics is right now. What is positional play? Exploring... more
1:03:20
The future of Postecoglou's Spurs
Jon Mackenzie is joined by Nathan Clark to reflect back on the last 6 months of Ange Postecoglou’s Spurs and look forward to the future. What has happened in the first six months of the Postecoglou era? Has anything changed with Ange Postecoglou’s... more
55:01
How to develop footballers in the 21st century
Jon Mackenzie is joined by Stephen Ganavas and Llew Davies to explore what youth development looks like in the 21st Century and to give some examples of exciting up-and-coming talents in various age groups. What is the purpose of youth development? We’re... more
1:02:09
The football coach as psychologist (w. Kris O'Hare)
Jon Mackenzie is joined by Kris O’Hare to explore the role that psychology plays in coaching and find out more about some of Kris’s methodologies in his role as a coach/psychologist hybrid at Villarreal. How did he end up in football coaching? How many... more
59:19
Why throw-ins are more important than you think (with Thomas Gronnemark)
Jon Mackenzie is joined by Thomas Gronnemark to trace his career trajectory and get a better understanding of the role of throw ins within the modern game. Where did his focus on throw ins come from? How did he end up working with Jurgen Klopp and... more
1:05:48
What would Xabi Alonso's Liverpool actually look like?
Jon Mackenzie is joined by Abel Meszaros and Danny Corcoran to explore the idea of Xabi Alonso as Liverpool manager, looking back at his managerial history, what Liverpool need from a manager right now, and looking forward to speculate what Xabipool would look... more
1:03:15
Erling Haaland and the Qualities of an Elite Striker
Joe Devine is joined by Jon Mackenzie to explain the data gathering process Jon has been undertaking with Premier League strikers. Jon decided to log a bunch of data about PL strikers… why? Did Jon learn anything about players from timing? Why is... more
1:05:24
From Essex to Atletico: A Unique Journey into Coaching (w. Simon Goodey)
Jon Mackenzie is joined by Simon Goodey to give the audience a better understanding of what the coaching pathway looks like and a sense of what it’s like to coach in Spain. What do the early doors of a coaching pathway look like? Are there obvious... more
1:06:34
Can a midtable team really progress?
Jon Mackenzie is joined by Jack Elderton and Cal Goodall to explore the idea of a midtable club and the potential progress they can make through the perspective of West Ham. Are West Ham a midtable side? Have West Ham dropped the ball in the last few... more
1:06:36
How set pieces are changing the modern game
Jon Mackenzie is joined by Stuart Reid to discuss what a set piece analyst and specialist does. Why should people be excited about set pieces? How do teams communicate around set pieces? How important is squad composition to set piece success? How... more
1:04:34
What does a sports psychologist actually do? (w. Alex Stoyel)
Jon Mackenzie is joined by Alex Stoyel to give the audience a better understanding of what it is that a sports psychologist does. What is the difference between other psychologists and sports psychologists? What role can psychologists play in regard to... more
1:04:29
Everything you need to know about AFCON 2023
Jon Mackenzie is joined by Maher Mezahi and Alasdair Howorth to preview the upcoming AFCON tournament. Why is it called AFCON 2023 if it’s in 2024? Why should people be watching this tournament? The tournament is being played in Cote d’Ivoire. How... more
1:08:28
Why is everyone talking about rest defence? (w. Stephen Russell)
Jon Mackenzie is joined by Stephen Russell to discuss the most important aspects of rest defence. What is rest defence? Why is it important? Why do coaches worry about it? What tactical shifts have prompted this? What are the two key variables of... more
1:03:29
What does a performance analyst actually do? (w. Carlon Carpenter, Head Video Analyst at Houston Dynamo)
Jon Mackenzie is joined by Carlon Carpenter to discuss what a performance analyst does. How did he get his foot in the door at University of Virginia? What are the biggest differences between the analysis processes at the different levels? Are... more
59:15
The England Team's Cultural Revolution
Joe Devine is joined by James Graham, writer of “Dear England”, to discuss the cultural revolution under Gareth Southgate. How has Gareth Southgate changed the character of the England squad and the sport? Are results really the most important... more
47:01
The Making of Liverpool 2.0
Jon Mackenzie is joined by Josh Williams to explore the recently-emerged Liverpool 2.0 that we’re seeing - Klopp’s rebuilt team. Looking back in hindsight, what was it that actually went wrong? What was the summer transfer strategy? What have been the... more
1:05:43
Ligue 1's Tactical Revolution
Jon Mackenzie is joined by Liam Tharme and Alex Barker to introduce the tactical revolution taking place within Ligue 1 and explore some of the reasons why it might be happening. Is youth development the reason why the league wasn’t exactly tactically... more
1:07:00
The Tactics of Barcelona
Jon Mackenzie is joined by Jaleel Tapper-Gray, of The Football Purist, to discuss the evolution of tactics of Barcelona under Xavi. To what extent does the conversation about Barcelona still find itself situated in the context of the Pep Guardiola... more
1:00:07
How Unai Emery turned Aston Villa around
Jon Mackenzie is joined by Sam Tighe to discuss how Unai Emery has turned things around at Aston Villa. What were the initial feelings when Emery was named new Villa manager? Why did Emery and Villa click so immediately? Going into the summer, where... more
1:07:13
The Man Utd takeover and Juve's European Ban: Football Finance with Abhishek Raj
Jon Mackenzie is joined by Abhishek Raj to discuss the biggest financial topics in world football. What would a Jim Ratcliffe takeover mean for Man United's financial future? Why were Juventus banned by UEFA? Why are Barcelona still pulling financial... more
1:03:19
What do managers do between jobs? Interview with Dean Holden
Jon Mackenzie is joined by Dean Holden to discuss what managers do when they are between jobs. How surprised was he to be sacked after just 5 games in the league this season? What was he looking to do with the team at Charlton this season? How different... more
1:01:29
Is too much football causing injuries?
Jon Mackenzie is joined by performance manager Callum Walsh to talk about the problems associated with player fitness. What does an average week look like for a fitness and conditioning professional in a football club? How much of an influence does the... more
1:03:20
Chelsea in the Pochettino Era
Jon Mackenzie is joined by Sam from London is Blue Podcast to talk about Chelsea in the Pochettino Era. What were the early opinions on Pochettino after he was announced? Before the season started, what were the expectations? How bad has the... more
57:16
The Bundesliga's Surprise Packages
Jon Mackenzie is joined by Abel Meszaros to talk about the two biggest surprises in the Bundesliga — Bayer Leverkusen and VfB Stuttgart. Were there signs last season that Alonso would have Leverkusen in a title challenge this season? What have we learned... more
1:10:24
Shoe Shine and Piano: Interview with Rulani Mokwena, Head Coach of Mamelodi Sundowns
Jon Mackenzie is joined by Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Rulani Mokwena. How did Rulani make the step into coaching? What is the club like and what kind of club does it want to be? Why is he influenced by Pep Guardiola and Jose Mourinho? Is there an... more
1:05:34
Real Madrid: The next chapter
Jon Mackenzie, Dermot Corrigan and Jose Perez are here to discuss the next chapter in the illustrious history of Real Madrid. How important is the galacticos era to the identity of the club? Is there still an extent to which the fans expect elite... more
1:02:04
Tottenham Hotspur: A New Dawn?
Jon Mackenzie, Charlie Eccleshare and Nathan A Clark are here to discuss the new era of Spurs football under Ange Postecoglou. How did the departure of Kane give the club a chance to reinvent itself? Tactically, what has Angeball looked like for Spurs so... more
1:02:29
The Serie A Title Race: Who are the challengers?
Jon Mackenzie and James Horncastle are here to discuss why Italy’s title race is so open and which teams are involved in the Scudetto challenge. Serie A has had the most diverse group of title winners across the last few seasons. Why is that the... more
1:07:36
Beyond the Premier League: What's going on in England's lower leagues?
Jon Mackenzie, Ali Maxwell and George Elek are here to discuss the clubs of the English Championship, League One and League Two. What is the general attitude towards lower league football in England? Promotion races and relegation battles. Do TV... more
1:12:08
Why are deep-lying midfielders getting more expensive?
Jon Mackenzie, Stuart James and Mark Carey are here to discuss why deep-lying midfielders becoming so expensive. How much did the sale of Enzo Fernandez influence the value of “Number 6s” recently? What skillset does an elite Number 6 have? How scarce... more
56:40
Have Arsenal fixed their problems?
Jon Mackenzie, Alex Collings and Lorcan Rees are here to discuss the direction that Arsenal are going in the 2023/24 season. What went wrong last season? How have they attempted to fix it this summer? What have we learned so far from this... more
1:00:18
Introducing Brentford’s recruitment strategy
Jon Mackenzie and Jay Harris are here to discuss the inside details of how Thomas Frank and Brentford operate. Who are Brentford? What is it that makes Brentford’s recruitment so good? Will Brentford continue to be as successful in the top tier per... more
59:29
The tactical trends of the upcoming season
Jon Mackenzie and Liam Tharme are here to discuss the tactical trends of the last few seasons and anticipating these trends evolving in the near future. What is a box midfield… and what are they for? What are the roles of an inverted full back? How... more
1:04:11
Inside the finances of football
Jon Mackenzie and Abhishek Raj are here to discuss the inner-workings of finance in football. What matters most when assessing the financial health of a football club? Why are the Glazers selling Manchester United now? Where did the financial troubles... more
1:05:49
The future of German football with Raphael Honigstein
Jon Mackenzie is here to talk about the future of German football with Raphael Honigstein. How much of Dortmund’s season was down to the way that Bayern’s season unfolded? What went wrong for Julian Nagelsmann at Bayern? Are Leipzig set up to... more
1:03:24
Erik ten Hag's Manchester United one year on
Jon Mackenzie, Kees van Hemmen and Aaron Moniz are here to evaluate Manchester United one year through the Erik ten Hag era. Rating Erik ten Hag’s 2022/23 season. Manchester United’s out of possession improvement. Any room for another Ten Hag twist in... more
1:06:32
Women's World Cup 2023 Preview
Jon Mackenzie, Chloe Morgan and Jessy Parker Humphreys are here to preview the 2023 Women’s World Cup. Tournament overview: Australia/New Zealand time difference, logistics, media coverage England’s injury issues and expectations. Are the USA de facto... more
1:06:38
Declan Rice at Arsenal, Liverpool’s big rebuild | Sensible Transfers: Part 2
Jon Mackenzie, JJ Bull and Reuben Pinder are here to talk to sensible transfers. How does Mason Mount fit into Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United? Declan Rice’s role in the Arsenal midfield. Liverpool’s 3-box-3 experiment. How should West Ham spend... more
52:23
Chelsea's transfer strategy, Manchester United's goalkeeper plan | Sensible Transfers: Part 1
Jon Mackenzie, JJ Bull and Reuben Pinder are here to talk to sensible transfers. Newcastle strengthens for a Champions League campaign. Spurs moving from a back three, to a back four. What does Mauricio Pochettino need to succeed at... more
54:04
Peter Crouch on his career adversity
Joe Devine and Reuben Pinder are here to talk to Peter Crouch. Peter Crouch talks about the adversity and challenges throughout his career. What kind of story did he want to tell in “That Peter Crouch Film”? Word association: Wayne Rooney, Luka... more
46:48
The Tifo Football podcast LIVE
Joe Devine, JJ Bull, Jon Mackenzie and Seb Stafford-Bloor are here to talk about some football. This special live episode of the Tifo Football podcast was recorded at the Leicester Square Theatre in fair old London town. We discussed the upcoming... more
1:37:04
It’s The End Of The Pod As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)
Joe Devine, JJ Bull, Jon Mackenzie, Seb Stafford-Bloor, Michael Bailey and Reuben Pinder are here to talk about some football. It’s the final Tifo Football podcast in this format and therefore we spent a massive part of it talking about… Spurs. Ange... more
1:40:58
Newcastle’s tactics, Chelsea under Pochettino and Leeds & Leicester relegated
JJ Bull, Jon Mackenzie and Reuben Pinder are here to talk about some football. Newcastle United were the surprise package in the top four this season. But how will they evolve tactically? We react LIVE to the news that Mauricio Pochettino has been... more
1:36:01
Man City are champions, Bundesliga title race and Premier League relegation
Joe Devine, Jon Mackenzie and JJ Bull are here to talk about some football. Man City have won their fifth title in six seasons. But do the ongoing allegations hanging over them mean that their achievements come with an asterisk? We also spoke in wider... more
1:18:02
Brighton beat Arsenal, Man City march on, Southampton go down
Joe Devine, Jon Mackenzie, JJ Bull and Seb Stafford-Bloor are here to talk about some football. Arsenal’s title challenge is basically over after their home defeat to Brighton, with the Seagulls multi-faceted players impressing yet again. Man City won... more
1:16:14
Arsenal beat Newcastle, Man Utd and Liverpool’s top four hopes and Champions League preview
Joe Devine, Jon Mackenzie and Reuben Pinder are here to talk about some football. The race for the top four is hotting up, but which two of Manchester United, Liverpool and Newcastle United will make it? Newcastle United’s hopes took a blow on Tyneside... more
1:25:32
Liverpool Spurs madness, changes at Leeds Utd and Leicester City draw with Everton
Joe Devine, Jon Mackenzie and Reuben Pinder are here to talk about some football. We talk about the potential sackings of Javi Gracia and Victor Orta at Leeds United. At the time of recording Sam Allardyce has been linked with the Elland Road hot seat so... more
1:08:13
Newcastle hammer Tottenham, Arsenal fail to win again and a big announcement
Joe Devine, Jon Mackenzie and Reuben Pinder are here to talk about some football. Before we, eventually, get into the show proper. We have a bit of an announcement… Arsenal managed to draw another game, this time against relegation candidates... more
1:06:31
Aston Villa vanquish Newcastle, West Ham trip up Arsenal, Champions League quarter finals
Joe Devine, Jon Mackenzie and JJ Bull are here to talk about some football. Aston Villa made surprisingly easy work of an in-form Newcastle United side by beating them 3-0 at Villa Park. We rake over the coals of a meeting between two of the Premier... more
1:10:03
Liverpool Arsenal madness, Lampard back at Chelsea, Newcastle United ownership
Joe Devine, Jon Mackenzie, Seb Stafford-Bloor and Reuben Pinder are here to talk about some football. We tried to make sense of a mental game at Anfield as Arsenal took a point away at Liverpool. Frank Lampard is back at the Bridge just in time to steer... more
1:11:26
Chelsea and Leicester sackings, Man City humble Liverpool and race for top four
JJ Bull, Jon Mackenzie and Reuben Pinder are here to talk about some football. There was a surfeit of sackings in the Premier League over the weekend, so the boys rake over the coals of Graham Potter’s six months at Chelsea and the four year Brendan Rodgers... more
1:24:03
Bayern Munich manager swap, Conte out at Tottenham and lots of What Ifs…
Michael Bailey, JJ Bull and Jon Mackenzie are here to talk about some football. The chaps gives us a precis on who Julian Nagelsmann is, what kind of football he likes to coach and why that was deemed not good enough by Bayern Munich who have sacked him. more
1:12:04
Why Crystal Palace sacked Patrick Vieira, Champions League last eight, Barcelona pull away in La Liga
Joe Devine, JJ Bull, Jon Mackenzie and Reuben Pinder are here to talk about some football. The boys look at why Crystal Palace made the decision to relieve Patrick Vieira of his managerial duties. We talk about Tottenham and Antonio Conte’s searingly... more
1:18:33
Arsenal cruise past Fulham, Man Utd try Jadon Sancho at 10 and Premier League relegation candidates
Michael Bailey, Joe Bull, and JJ Mackenzie are here to talk about some football. Arsenal have a lovely day against Fulham on the banks of the Thames with a 3-0 win. But is Fulham’s sensational season so far starting to come unstuck? Most of us... more
1:10:22
Liverpool decimate Man Utd, late drama at Arsenal and will someone beat Bayern to the Bundesliga?
Joe Devine, JJ Bull, Seb Stafford-Bloor and Jon Mackenzie are here to talk about some football. Liverpool put seven, yes SEVEN, past Manchester United at Anfield. So how the hell did that happen? Elsewhere, Arsenal secured the three points in the dying... more
1:20:21
Man Utd win the League Cup, Celtic beat Rangers to silverware, Chelsea & Liverpool win nothing
Michael Bailey, JJ Bull and Jon Mackenzie are here to talk about some football. Manchester United ended their five year trophy drought by beating Newcastle United in the League Cup final. We discuss if this is the symbolic start of something good for... more
1:01:30
Arsenal’s late comeback, Man City’s dropped points and Barcelona’s La Liga lead
Michael Bailey, JJ Bull and Jon Mackenzie are here to talk about some football. Arsenal ended their winless streak by beating Aston Villa very, very late on. But will every game be so hard for The Gunners for the rest of this season? Manchester City yet... more
1:13:28
Man Utd finding their feet, Man City are angry and Chelsea are in between
JJ Bull, Jon Mackenzie and Seb Stafford-Bloor are here to talk about some football. Manchester United are looking like they’re starting to dance to Erik Ten Hag’s tune. But will that tune lead towards a title race? Manchester City might have had a fire... more
1:14:37
Spurs allege Manchester City are crap, Arsenal stumble against Everton and animals in space?
Joe Devine, JJ Bull, Jon Mackenzie and Seb Stafford-Bloor (briefly) are here to talk about some football. Seb Stafford-Bloor walks us through the allegations brought against Manchester City by the Premier League over alleged breaches of a series of... more
47:55
Brighton’s team building, Sean Dyche in at Everton and Anthony Gordon out to Newcastle
Joe Devine, JJ Bull and Jon Mackenzie are here to talk about some football. Arsenal and Manchester City played each other for the first time in this most unusual of seasons. But what impact will City’s win in the FA Cup have on the minds of the boys in... more
1:07:28
Arsenal march on, Chelsea sign on and Everton move on
Joe Devine, JJ Bull and Jon Mackenzie are here to talk about some football. Arsenal continued their best ever start to a top flight season with a 3-2 win over Manchester United. But are Mikel Arteta's touchline antics a marginal gain or a sign of the... more
1:03:59
The day (weekend) of derbies
Joe Devine, JJ Bull and Jon Mackenzie are here to talk about some football. Events in London and Manchester are the first focus for the fellas in this episode. We start with league leaders Arsenal. Is the title theirs to lose now? The Gunners beat... more
1:05:15
We’re Back Baby!
Joe Devine, JJ Bull and Jon Mackenzie are here to talk about some football. For the first show of 2023 the boys start, unexpectedly, with Southampton. The Athletic’s Southampton reporter Jacob Tanswell joins us to give all of the insight. Will... more
1:10:31
Argentina and Messi win the World Cup
Argentina and France played out one of the most thrilling World Cup finals in history. Messi won his first World Cup and Mbappe scored a hat trick. The Tifo team discuss the final and reflect on the tournament as a whole. The Tifo podcast is presented by Joe... more
1:03:31
Who's going to win the World Cup?
As we move towards the final of the 2022 World Cup, another historic event has taken place: the Totally x Tifo crossover! JJ Bull and Jon Mackenzie are joined by the host of the Totally Football Show, James Richardson, and Totally regular Sasha Goryunov to... more
1:01:27
Morocco are out! France make the final
France beat Morocco in today’s semifinal en route to meet Argentina in the final on Sunday. The Tifo team discuss the game, along with a few quiz rounds regarding World Cup goals and international caps. Plus, why you shouldn’t scout at a World Cup. And points... more
1:01:00
Is Messi the greatest of all time?
Argentina cruise past Croatia on their way to the 2022 World Cup final, to face France or Morocco. Messi inspired another victory, but it was Julian Alvarez who secured it with a brace on the night. The Tifo team discuss Julian, Lionel and more in today's... more
52:22
England and Portugal are out! France and Morocco to meet.
England's tournament comes to an end with the quarter-finals. Morocco do it again to send Portugal packing. The Tifo team discuss Southgate, Deschamps, penalties, the Moroccon middle and whether points are good or not. The Tifo podcast is presented by Joe... more
1:06:20
Brazil fall, Argentina Progress
The Quarter Finals began in style, on day 18 of the World Cup. Croatia took Brazil to penalties and misery, and the Netherlands very nearly repeated the day's earlier surprise against Argentina. The Tifo team discuss the above and more. They are joined by Carl... more
1:19:23
Portugal Demolish Switzerland and Morocco Upset Spain with Penalties!
The round of 16 wraps up as Portugal thrive without Ronaldo and Morocco hold steady through 120 minutes before kicking Spain out of the tournament. The Tifo team discuss the above and more, plus points are bad. This episode of The Tifo podcast is presented by... more
1:00:14
Brazil score 4, and Penalties!
Brazil looked the real deal against Korea Republic and Japan fall to penalties against Croatia. Day 16 of the World Cup is over, and the tifo team discuss the above and more.
The Tifo podcast is presented by Joe Devine and produced by Nathan A Clark
1:00:33
England will face France, Poland and Senegal are out
England fairly comfortably passed Senegal on their way to the quarter finals, where they will meet France, who dispatched Poland in today’s round of 16 games. The Tifo team discuss the above, and more, including Arsenal Wenger and Cho Gue-sung. The Tifo... more
1:11:29
Argentina will face Netherlands and USA are Out
Messi inspired Argentina to victory over Australia, and Netherlands passed USA to setup a fascinating QF tie. The tifo team discuss the above and more, as well as points are bad!
The Tifo podcast is presented by Joe Devine and produced by Nathan A Clark
55:28
Korea Republic and Switzerland through! Plus emotional football moments
The Group Stage finished with Korea Republic, Switzerland, Portugal and Brazil progressing to the knockouts. The tifo team cover the above, plus emotional moments in football and how the FIFA ranking system works. The Tifo podcast is presented by Joe Devine... more
1:16:50
Japan stun Group E, Germany are out!
Japan achieved the unexpected, on day 12 of the World Cup, beating Spain to secure top spot in Group E and consigning Germany to back-to-back group stage exits. Morocco top Group F, followed by Croatia, who see off Belgium to a disappointing departure. The... more
1:10:56
Argentina will meet Australia in the next round
In a thrilling day of football, Australia qualify from Group C, along with France. Argentina and Poland play out a 2-0 fixture, but both teams progress, despite Mexico coming to within a couple of yellow cards of progression. The tifo team are joined by... more
1:14:59
England and the USA advance, and reflections on Qatar’s aims
England and the USA advance from Group B, to faces the victors - The Netherlands and Senegal - from Group A. The tifo team are joined by Chris Kamrani to discuss the above, plus some reflections on Qatar’s aims. The Tifo podcast is presented by Joe Devine... more
1:09:56
Ghana impress, Brazil secure qualification without Neymar, and the Juventus board resigns
Carl Anka joins the Tifo team to discuss day 9 of the World Cup, including brilliant games between Ghana & South Korea, and Cameroon and Serbia. Brazil qualify, despite Neymar’s injury. The Juventus board resigns(!), and Portugal get a win. All this and... more
1:19:46
Germany survive, Canada are out, and Messi walks
Germany and Spain play out an exciting draw, Canada are eliminated despite good performances, and why Morocco’s victory over Belgium was not a surprise. The Tifo team cover the above and more, in day 8 of the World Cup. The Tifo podcast is presented by Joe... more
1:11:56
Lewandowski scores, Messi drives Argentina forwards, and Mbappe impresses.
There was plenty of fun on day 7 of the World Cup. Including goals from Messi, Mbappe and a first at the World Cup for Lewandowski. Australia enjoyed a deserved win. And Danish protests are part of the conversation. All this and more, as the tifo team are... more
1:17:42
USA hold England, Iran beat Wales, and Qatar are out
The USA held England to a scoreless draw on day 6 of the World Cup, but did so with an impressive performance. England on the other hand… Wales also fell to a resurgent Iran in the day’s early game. Plus Qatar are the first team eliminated from this tournament... more
1:13:29
Are Brazil going to win the World Cup? And are Portugal better without Ronaldo?
Brazil got off to a strong start on day 5 of the World Cup, beating Serbia. Portugal started with Ronaldo, and managed 3 goals against Ghana, who surprised at times. The tifo team are joined by Ranks FC podcaster Sam Tighe to discuss the above and more, plus... more
1:05:58
Japan Shock Germany and Canada Impress
Japan beat Germany 2-1 in an opening game upset, while Canada came close to causing another against Belgium. The tifo team cast their eyes over the above, plus analysis of Morocco, Croatia, Spain’s 7 goals, and Costa Rica. Plus a nice message from Doha in the... more
1:00:21
How Saudi Arabia stunned Argentina, France’s Record Breaker, and Ronaldo leaves Manchester United
Saudi Arabia managed a 2-1 victory over Argentina to open Day 3 of the Qatar World Cup, in front of a celebrating crowd. The Tifo team discuss the tactics that enabled this. Olivier Giroud equalled Thierry Henry’s record 51 goals for France, as the team... more
1:10:22
Are England good? USA and Wales impress, and Iran’s Stand
On today’s Tifo Football Podcast, the gang discuss England’s strong start to the tournament, the statement made by Iran’s players ahead of kick off, Wales and the USA impressing in different halves, and how The Netherlands got the better of Senegal. The gang... more
1:01:54
The World Cup Begins
The 2022 World Cup in Qatar has begun. The Tifo team discuss the off-field, controversial issues surrounding the tournament, as well as Gianni Infantino's press conference on the eve the World Cup's opening day. Then, attention turns to Qatar's opening game... more
51:51
Tifo Talks: David Goldblatt on the Qatar World Cup
Tifo speaks to football author David Goldblatt about the controversy around the World Cup in Qatar. Why is it controversial? How is it different to other tournaments? And what might be the response?
53:57
Premier League World Cup Winterpause, how we’d rip football up and start again
Joe Devine, JJ Bull, Seb Stafford-Bloor and Jon Mackenzie are here to talk about some football. The World Cup enforced pause in the Premier League has begun so the boys look back on their highlights, lowlights and delights of the season so far. Gerard... more
1:17:05
Liverpool up for sale, Hassenhuttl sacked and Champions League draw
Joe Devine, JJ Bull, and Jon Mackenzie are here to talk about some football. The show was recorded as news broke that FSG were looking to sell Liverpool. Southampton have sacked Ralph Hasenhüttl. A special guest gives us a brief summary of their... more
1:21:35
Tifo Talks: Have our tactics become too Eurocentric? with Jamie Hamilton
Tactical orthodoxy within the modern game is undeniably Eurocentric. The ideas being used within the upper echelons of the game have been developed in Europe usually by Europeans. In this episode, Jon Mackenzie is joined by Jamie Hamilton (@stirling_j), a UEFA... more
54:52
Potter’s Chelsea crack against Brighton, Leeds Marsch on against Liverpool
Joe Devine, JJ Bull, Seb Stafford-Bloor and Jon Mackenzie are here to talk about some spooky football. Roberto De Zerbi gets his first win as Brighton manager against new Chelsea boss and old Brighton gaffer Graham Potter. Leeds have better underlying... more
1:11:09