The Transfer Flow Podcast

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The Transfer Flow Podcast

Transfer and team analysis, plus interviews with some of the best in the football business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    Episode 45 - How Amorim already changed United + Man City's downward spiral

    On this episode, Ted and Patrick start with Mo Salah's goal vs. Southampton and how good Liverpool need to be to win the title this year. Then comes Man City, whose 4-0 loss to Tottenham marks their 5th straight defeat. City need help, but can they hang on until the January window? Next, Ruben Amorim led United to a 1-1 draw with Ipswich in his first game as manager. How much impact has he had already, and how long will it take for United to turn things around? Finally, the episode ends with discussion of Arsenal vs. Forest, Everton vs. Brentford, and Joao Pedro's wonderful assist vs. Bournemouth. Enjoy! Subscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribe Join Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgrade Follow us on our Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1Q X: https://x.com/TheTransferFlow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetransferflow.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcast Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:24 - An Interesting Segue and Mo Salah’s goal 03:16 - A Bad defensive performance from Liverpool 04:15 - Liverpool are on the good side of Variation (but they create it too) 05:39 - Liverpool don’t need to be THAT great to win the title 06:36 - Man City lose their 5th game in a row 07:38 - Kyle Walker is no longer Pep’s get out of jail free card 09:18 - City need 3 players in the January window 11:04 - Tottenham were constantly running at the back four 12:34 - Ruben Amorim’s first match as United manager 13:40 - Amorim’s influence is already showing 14:38 - Who is scoring goals for United? 15:48 - United built through the wingbacks (especially Mazraoui) 17:05 - United will continue to change over the next few weeks 19:43 - Who are the wide attackers that are helping to create for United? 20:52 - Will Gyokeres be the solution? + Should United become Sporting 21:45 - Where will United finish this year? 22:57 - Arsenal vs. Forest 25:20 - Odegaard facilitated the Arsenal attack, which was missing while he was gone 26:56 - Arsenal have to figure out how to attack without relying on Odegaard 27:32 - Arsenal haven’t put games away this season 28:06 - Leads allow teams to transition more 30:16 - Everton vs. Brentford 30:45 - Everton went up a man but couldn’t find a goal 32:45 - Joao Pedro’s assist in Brighton’s win over Bournemouth 33:32 - The angled run from Mitoma was beautiful 34:24 - Fans of big teams only are selling themselves short this season 35:41 - Taking a break Thursday and Friday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    37 min

  2. 6 DAYS AGO

    Episode 44 - Real Madrid Transfer Rumours: Addressing their defensive needs, signing Florian Wirtz, and taking BOTH Trent-Alexander Arnold and Mo Salah from Liverpool

    On this episode, Patrick and Ravi discuss the many transfer rumours surrounding Real Madrid. They start with Centre backs, and look at options for both established players and rising young stars. Next, they look at options for right back. Could they promote a youngster from their academy? The conversation moves to Florian Wirtz, who has been linked to Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, and Manchester City. Finally, they end the podcast by discussing if Madrid can take Trent Alexander-Arnold AND Mo Salah from Liverpool, whether any of these transfers solve their Mbappe problem, and if Vinicius will be sold in the coming years. Subscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribe Join Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgrade Follow us on our Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1Q X: https://x.com/TheTransferFlow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetransferflow.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcast Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:47 - Pressing Concern at Centreback for Real Madrid 02:10 - Madrid’s current options at CB 03:43 - Is there an obvious profile for them? 05:03 - Hard to find solutions in January 05:31 - Tchouaméni at CB? 06:04 - 2 groups of candidates we’re hearing 08:28 - Real Madrid won’t throw away this season + how they should approach it 09:35 - Jonathan Tah from Leverkusen 11:28 - Tah plays for Xabi Alonso, who is rumoured to be at Madrid next season 11:49 - Aymeric Laporte 13:27 - Mario Hermoso 14:38 - The information we don’t have 15:24 - The most likely option out of these 3 16:18 - The younger players Real Madrid could be looking at 16:42 - Vitor Reis from Palmeiras 18:22 - A recruiters perspective of a young prospect 20:19 - Madrid’s Brazilian players could make the move easier for Reis 21:51 - Castello Lukeba from RB Leipzig 25:13 - Murillo from Nottingham Forest 28:04 - Does Madrid’s current squad push you to a more established player? 29:23 - Tah’s Leverkusen defensive partner, Piero Hincapié 31:19 - Options for right back? 31:27 - Could Madrid address this through their academy, or is it a response to Barcelona’s success? 31:52 - Asencio as an option 33:16 - Jesus Fortea 34:02 - Do Madrid need to improve their Academy strategy, or is it inevitable with how they handle transfers? 37:17 - Florian Wirtz linked with Madrid, Bayern and Man City 38:29 - Not a great fit for Madrid 39:11 - Guler linked to Arsenal 42:11 - Wirtz makes more sense for Bayern 42:47 - Could Madrid take Trent Alexander-Arnold AND Mo Salah from Liverpool? 43:44 - Madrid would have to sell Rodrygo 44:37 - None of this solves their Mbappe Problem 46:14 - Could Madrid be forced to sell Vinicius? #realmadrid #transfernews #mbappe #vinicius #rodrygo #ardagüler #wirtz #laliga #championsleague #madrid Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    48 min

  3. 18 NOV

    Episode 43 - A GOOD Rodri replacement could cost £100m, Man United and Chelsea Rumors, and will Gyokeres finally make a move?

    On this episode, Ted and Patrick dive into transfer rumours ahead of the January window. They start with Joshua Zirkzee, who may already be on the move from United. Then comes Victor Gyokeres, is his agent keeping is name in the news or will he finally make a move? Next up is Jeremie Frimpong, who has been linked to many huge clubs, including Real Madrid, Manchester City, and Liverpool. Discussion of how Manchester City replaces Rodri follows, with Enzo's name thrown out and a possible £100M fee for Baleba? They finish the episode rounding up the rumours with Nkunku linked with United, Murillo to Real Madrid, Kudus to Arsenal, and Samu Omorodion to Barcelona. Enjoy! Subscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribe Join Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgrade Follow us on our Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1Q X: https://x.com/TheTransferFlow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetransferflow.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcast Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:15 - Joshua Zirkzee to leave United? 01:37 - An addition to the podcasts 02:05 - Why is Zirkzee in the news again 03:37 - Will Amorim keep him? 05:21 - Ted’s opinion on what United should do 06:33 - Victor Gyokeres’ agent is keeping the coals hot 08:52 - Ted’s story about previous transfers he 11:41 - Jeremie Frimpong linked to Madrid,Liverpool, and City 12:29 - Everything depends on Trent Alexander-Arnold 13:33 - How Frimpong fits at City and Real Madrid 16:40 - Salah and Trent to Real Madrid? 17:53 - Xabi Alonso rumoured to Real Madrid next season? 19:10 - Will Zubimendi leave Real Sociedad? 21:41 - How much would City pay to get Baleba? + Enzo Fernandez? 22:41 - £100m to £150m for Baleba??? 23:34 - Enzo is a good option, but is not fit enough 25:29 - Nkunku linked with United 26:57 - Chelsea would like to pay off their remaining transfer fee for Nkunku 28:32 - Would Chelsea sell him to United? 28:32 - Forest CB Murillo linked with Real Madrid? 29:54 - Mohammed Kudus linked to Arsenal 31:13 - Kudus is versatile, but what is he worth? 33:57 - Kudus would fit great at United 35:10 - Samu Omorodion linked with Barcelona 38:37 - How a data analyst handles incomplete information 39:34 - Ricardo Pepi looking to move from PSV? 41:11 - Pepi’s history of insanity #manchesterunited #manchestercity #realmadrid #chelsea #arsenal #transfernews #premierleague #epl #rodri #gyokeres #salah #football #soccer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    44 min

  4. 11 NOV

    Episode 42 - Man City Are Old and Slow, The INSANE Serie A Title Race, and Arsenal vs. Chelsea Breakdown

    On this episode, Ted and Patrick discuss Man City losing their fourth game in a row — is it all down to injuries, or do they have bigger issues in the squad? Next, they break down Arsenal vs. Chelsea, who played to a 1-1 draw over the weekend. They dive into Arsenal’s struggles in attack, Maresca’s impact at Chelsea, and Martin Ødegaard’s return from injury. Finally, they analyze the chaos of the Serie A title race, where just two points separate the top six teams. Who are the title favorites, and who should you be rooting for? Enjoy! Subscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribe Join Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgrade Follow us on our Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1Q X: https://x.com/TheTransferFlow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcast Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:04 - Man City lose AGAIN 02:04 - A different Man City vs. years past 02:21 - Man City injuries + squad age 03:01 - Brighton’s adjustments won them the game 04:45 - City’s old midfield 05:56 - Brighton’s next 9-figure player? 07:19 - City have young players, but not centrally 07:46 - Can City fix this in January? Or will it cost them the title 09:22 - Liverpool’s youth players are playing well 10:28 - City can’t let their stars play the whole time 11:10 - Creating chances despite losing 11:38 - Nobody has full control this season + Villa vs. Liverpool 12:57 - Teams will drop lots of points this season 15:33 - Man City/Liverpool title odds 18:32 - English teams in the Champions League 19:24 - Arsenal vs. Chelsea 19:39 - Odegaard minutes + called up for Norway again 20:23 - Game breakdown 22:36 - How do Arsenal start attacking again 23:51 - Maresca’s influence + Chelsea in a tight table position 26:07 - Caicedo + a shaky defense 27:21 - Chelsea are bad at set piece execution 28:46 - The crazy Serie A title race 29:37 - The most entertaining league in the world (except for Juve)? 30:03 - Conte and Napoli + Other good coaches in Serie A 31:21 - 8 teams with a positive xG difference 32:03 - Fiorentina are coming from nowhere + Napoli/Juve bad attacking numbers 33:22- Atalanta are the best attacking team + Sarri/Lazio 34:56 - Napoli are not taking enough shots in big games 35:31 - We liked Juve’s transfer window 37:30 - Which teams should you root for? + Zlatan overseeing things at AC Milan 38:45 - Lampard or Mancini to manage Roma? 39:51 - Newcastle dominate Forest #manchestercity #seriea #premierleague #arsenal #chelsea #liverpool #manchesterunited #newcastle #napoli #juventus #intermilan #acmilan #football #soccer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    44 min

  5. 7 NOV

    Episode 41 - Why are Real Madrid and Man City STRUGGLING + Who Replaces Edu Gaspar at Arsenal?

    On this episode, Patrick and Ravi start by discussing Edu Gaspar leaving Arsenal. What should Arsenal look for in their next sporting director, what names are on the list, and how does Arteta factor into the equation? Next they move to Manchester City’s 4-1 loss to Ruben Amorim’s Sporting CP, Victor Gyokeres’ performance, and City’s dependence on Erling Haaland to score goals. Lastly, they cover Real Madrid losing another game at home, this time a 3-1 defeat to AC Milan. Do Madrid have a politics problem with their lineups, should Endrick and Arda Guler get more minutes, and will Carlo Ancelotti be the manager next season? Enjoy! Subscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribe Join Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgrade Follow us on our Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1Q X: https://x.com/TheTransferFlow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcast Timestamps: 00:01:11 - Edu Gaspar Leaves Arsenal 00:01:47 - How big a change is a move like this behind the scenes? 00:04:37 - Jason Ayto to become Interim Sporting Director 00:06:28 - Difficulty finding a Sporting Director at a top team + Edu’s transfer record 00:10:46 - How do Arsenal go about finding a replacement? 00:12:57 - You need someone who is comfortable with disagreements 00:15:59 - Who are the candidates on the shortlist? 00:17:12 - Julian Ward + Txiki Begiristain 00:18:49 - Monchi 00:19:58 - Paul Mitchell 00:20:21 - Arsene Wenger?? 00:21:29 - Roberto Olabe 00:24:03 - Personality might be the biggest part of this hire (to stand up to/mesh with Arteta) 00:25:31 - Phil Giles 00:26:14 - How long will Arteta stay at Arsenal? 00:29:11 - Ruben Amorim and Sporting defeat Man City 00:30:33 - Viktor Gyökeres performance + will he be in the Premier League soon? 00:32:22 - Sporting did not play their usual style 00:33:45 - City had problems trying to breakdown Sporting’s defense 00:35:24 - Injuries hurting City + KDB returning 00:38:19 - Overreliance on Haaland + lack of attacking creativity 00:42:37 - How can Brighton take advantage of City’s bad form? 00:45:59 - Weird Medical remedies over the years 00:47:49 - Real Madrid lose at home to Milan 00:48:56 - Did the Ballon d’or debacle hurt Madrid? 00:53:57 - Lucas Vasquez vs Rafael Leao + lack of balance in attack 00:54:44 - No Endrick or Guler used as subs 00:56:14 - Madrid have a problem with “sacred cows” 00:57:28 - Will Ancelotti be Madrid’s manager next season? + Camavinga must start 01:00:57 - Endrick and Guler lacking minutes 01:02:23 - Will Madrid look to buy Joshua Kimmich? 01:03:35 - Ravi = Neo? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 5m

  6. 4 NOV

    Episode 40 - Are Liverpool New Title Favorites, Manchester United Got LUCKY vs. Chelsea, and Tottenham vs. Aston Villa Reactions

    In this episode, Patrick and Ted break down the games from this past weekend. They start at the top of the table, with Arsenal and Manchester City faltering, leaving Liverpool 2 points in the lead. They discuss whether Liverpool can maintain their lead with a tough upcoming schedule, if City can rebound despite their injuries, and whether Arsenal are already out of the title race. Next, they talk about Manchester United's lucky 1-1 draw with Chelsea and how they managed to escape two possible red cards. Finally, they finish with Tottenham's 4-1 victory over Aston Villa and the difficulty of separating the top 13 teams in the Premier League. Enjoy! Subscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribe Join Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgrade Follow us on our Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1Q X: https://x.com/TheTransferFlow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcast Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:55 - Arsenal,City, and Liverpool over the weekend 01:23 - How Brighton setup against Liverpool 02:34 - How stressful the Premier League is 03:15 - Liverpool weathered the storm then attacked 04:37 - How long Liverpool’s squad has been in rotation 05:43 - Tough schedule ahead for Liverpool 06:21 - Are liverpool favorites or should it still be city? 07:41 - City have a ton of injuries and an old squad 10:16 - Arsenal’ lack of attacking threat vs. Newcastle 11:47 - A bad game for Arsenal and Arteta 13:00 - Are managers too conservative with substitutions 14:07 - Edu Gaspar leaving Arsenal 16:39 - What is the best approach to substitutions? 20:25 - Is Arteta taking more power at Arsenal? 22:31 - Are Arsenal out of the title race? 24:26 - Phil Foden’s added threat for City 26:16 - Manchester United vs. Chelsea 26:40 - United were lucky to not get red cards (Ugarte/Martinez) 30:00 - Defensive breakdowns leading to chances + Why is Robert Sanchez in goal 31:24 - The game from a United Perspective 32:54 - The game from a Chelsea Perspective + Cole Palmer 34:05 - Concern for Chelsea’s defense? 36:10 - Tottenham vs. Aston Villa 37:21 - How managers give their players breaks during the season 38:30 - Villa were unable to contain the match 39:16 - Spurs are GOOD? 39:24 - Hard to separate teams the top 7 and top 13 teams in the table 42:26 - What makes every week exciting in the Premier League 44:00 - Serie A is also BANANAS #premierleague #liverpool #manchesterunited #manchestercity #manutd #arsenal #tottenham #chelsea #astonvilla #arteta #colepalmer #philfoden Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    45 min
  7. Variance Betting Episode 7 | Why You MUST Wait for Lineups to Bet This Week - EPL Matchday 10 Picks

    1 NOV

    Variance Betting Episode 7 | Why You MUST Wait for Lineups to Bet This Week - EPL Matchday 10 Picks

    Ted Knutson shares his insights for EVERY EPL Matchday 10 game and discusses why you MUST wait for the lineups before betting certain games. Join Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgrade Subscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribe Follow us on our Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1Q X: https://x.com/TheTransferFlow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcast Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:05 - Liverpool vs. Brighton 01:48 - Why you must check the lineup before betting this match 02:22 - Ipswich vs. Leicester City 02:41 - Forest vs. West Ham 03:48 - Bournemouth vs. Man City 04:44 - Newcastle vs. Arsenal 06:13 - Southampton vs. Everton 06:36 - Wolves vs. Crystal Palace 07:03 - Tottenham vs. Aston Villa 09:29 - Manchester United vs. Chelsea 11:31 - Fulham vs. Brentford Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    14 min

  8. 30 OCT

    Episode 39 - How To Get a Job in Sports Analytics

    On this episode, Ted and Ravi answer frequently asked questions about getting started in sports analytics using their extensive knowledge and experience in the industry. They get into how to look for a job, the skills you need, and what to expect once you land a job. If you have more questions you want answered, leave them in the comments down below! Details for Ravi's conference in Houston: https://americansoccerinsights.com/ Data Contest/Call for Proposals: https://americansoccerinsights.com/call-for-proposals Subscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribe Join Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgrade Follow us on our Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1Q X: https://x.com/TheTransferFlow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcast Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:01 - How do I get started? 00:04:46 - What skills do I need? 00:21:25 - Where to look for football jobs? 00:23:17 - Apart from football clubs, where are some other places I can find data jobs in football? 00:26:25 - I want to go into football, but I don't have the data skills - where can I learn them fast? 00:35:24 - How can I set myself apart from the crowd? 00:46:00 - The pay seems very low - what can I do about it? 00:51:10 - What's it look to work for these teams? 01:04:52 - What are your biggest takeaways from working in sports? #dataanalytics #analytics #data #football #soccer #sports #sportsanalytics #premierleague #mls #stats Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 9m
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