Tifo Football Podcast

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In-depth tactical, historical & geopolitical breakdowns of the beautiful game. From the team behind the Tifo Football YouTube channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

23H AGO

West Ham rally, Forest sack Dyche & Spurs hire Igor Tudor

The survival chances of West Ham United & Nottingham Forest plus the potential impact of new interim Tottenham Hotspur coach Igor Tudor were all discussed in the latest Tifo football podcast. This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features JJ Bull, Colin Millar & Reuben Pinder and is produced by Steve Hankey. Join the Tifo Discord Server - https://discord.gg/QCnuw27J Michael Regan / Staff / Getty Images Europe via GettyImages 00:00 - an ocean-faring intro 07:17 - West Ham United rally 16:50 - Multiple formations & pitch size 20:33 - The Nuno-fication of West Ham 24:47 - West Ham are in fine form… for now 27:32 - Other sack happy Premier League clubs of the past 31:55 - What went wrong for Dyche at Nottingham Forest? 35:21 - Undermining behaviour in the workplace 37:48 - Where Forest may have gone wrong 40:21 - Who will go down? 42:07 - A break 42:09 - THE RONDO 47:13 - The Tudor dynasty begins at Tottenham 56:28 - How many more games will Spurs win this season? 1:00:21 - Points Are Bad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 9m
4D AGO

Inside Frank's sacking at Tottenham Hotspur

When Thomas Frank was appointed Tottenham Hotspur’s new head coach in June 2025, his task was to rebuild the club’s culture. But the defining image of his tenure — or rather the defining sound — was booing. And booing directed specifically at him. On today's Tifo Football Podcast, Joe Devine & Jon Mackenzie read and analyse Jack Pitt-Brooke and Jay Harris' inside read on Thomas Frank's sacking at Spurs. In this new format, 'Ring For Analysis', conversation ranges from booing, to unconscious downing of tools and a points-per-game quiz. Carl Recine / Staff / Getty Images Europe via GettyImages-2260368300 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 7m
5D AGO

Picking Tottenham’s next manager after Frank sacked.

Following the announcement of Tottenham Hotspur parting ways with manager Thomas Frank, in the latest Tifo football podcast we discuss why it went wrong, who should replace him in the interim as well as who the longer term appointee should be. This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie, Kaya Kaynak & Colin Millar and is produced by Steve Hankey. JOIN THE DISCORD - https://discord.gg/QCnuw27J Omar Vega / Stringer / Getty Images North America via GettyImages 00:00 - A well-written intro 05:46 - A semi-sanctioned second intro 6:29 - Spur sack Thomas Frank 10:30 - Why now and not before? 18:00 - The problems a new coach would inherit 21:30 - A discordant Discord shout out 24:10 - Who should Spurs get as their next current manager? 25:07 - “Gambling on stepping up” contenders 29:20 - “Too early in their development?” contenders 35:18 - another excellent break 35:20 - too early for Robbie Keane? 40:30 - These fine managers are available 50:25 - The risky choice? 1:06:15 - The “no questions asked” category 1:09:04- The wildcards Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 13m
FEB 9

The 'Title Race' is back! Man Utd make it four, and Newcastle struggle

The resuscitation of the title race with Manchester City’s late win over Liverpool, Manchester United’s fourth consecutive Premier League victory, this time against ten man Tottenham Hotspur, and another defeat for Newcastle United against an impressive Brentford were all discussed in the latest Tifo football podcast. This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features JJ Bull, Mark Carey & Reuben Pinder and is produced by Steve Hankey. Join the Tifo Discord Server - https://discord.gg/QCnuw27J Matt McNulty / Stringer / Getty Images Europe via GettyImages-2237211441 00:00 - A trumpeting intro 05:17 - It’s still a title race, isn’t it? 08:47 - Did Liverpool poo their pants? 12:35 - Four lungs & frogs 14:42 - A goal that never was 17:21 - Somehow, Jumanji 18:07 - Highlights from Man City vs Liverpool 30:00 - How worried should Liverpool be? 33:20 - How will Man City & Arsenal perform before they play each other? 38:15 - an attempt at a break 38:17 - THE RONDO 42:39 - Man Utd win four in a row, and isn’t it fun? 47:10 - Joe’s trepidation and an uncomfortable meme 52:33 - Newcastle United’s poor form continues 1:00:21 - Should Newcastle stick or twist in the manager market? 1:03:02 - Points Are Bad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 10m
FEB 4

Who should Man Utd's next manager be?

JOIN THE NEW TIFO DISCORD: https://discord.gg/vvfz96FZXr What were you doing in 2003? What colour lightsaber would you have if they were real? How often do you walk nude around your flat? All perfectly normal questions to ask when deciding who Man United should hire as their next manager. Joe and Jon group the potential candidates and discuss what they'd bring to Old Trafford in the latest Tifo football podcast. This episode of the Tifo Football Podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie and is produced by Grayson Moody. Timecodes: 00:00 - Get well soon Steve! 05:30 - How has Michael Carrick done so far? 14:30 - What were you doing in 2003? 17:55 - Forecasting Man United's results 24:13 - Should Michael Carrick get the job? 31:39 - Floors, ceilings and Never Nudes 35:38 - Man United managerial candidates 01:05:51 - A ridiculous Star Wars tangent 01:09:37 - Wild card options Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 20m
FEB 2

Are Man City okay? And Man Utd win again!

Tottenham’s comeback draw against Manchester City, Man Utd’s last gasp win over Fulham & Chelsea’s likewise late winner against West Ham United were all discussed in the latest Tifo football podcast. This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features JJ Bull, Seb Stafford-Bloor & Reuben Pinder and is produced by Steve Hankey. FREDRIK VARFJELL / Contributor / AFP via GettyImages 00:00 - A 5/10 intro 03:23 - A sumptuous section 06:29 - An apathetic first half for Spurs, with a somersault 11:00 - Positive things to say about Tottenham 15:14 - Man City’s second half switch off 21:40 - the mouse died 22:00 - Man City transfers 24:31 - THE RONDO 31:23 - a hair break 31:25 - do you wash your hair every day? 32:47 - Man Utd win again 35:50 - Seb’s ITK aura 36:30 - Back to Man Utd & Fulham 50:01 - Another win for Chelsea 56:48 - who would be the best assassin on the pod? 59:20 - players struggling to adapt to the Premier League 1:01:43 - The (unforgettable) Points Are Bad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 10m
JAN 29

Arsenal's 100% record, Liverpool rebuild & Chelsea's LinkedIn

The permutations for Premier League sides as the Champions League (League) phase comes to a conclusion, Arsenal’s management of domestic & European title chases to this point, what the plans should be for Liverpool in the summer, the communication style of Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior and the harm the financial might of English football causes to the broader football ecosystem were all discussed in the latest Tifo football podcast. This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Seb Stafford-Bloor & Oli Kay and is produced by Steve Hankey. Richard Heathcote / Staff / Gettu Images Europe via GettyImages-2213957535 00:00 - A subtle intro 05:48 - Drama as The Champions League… League phase ends 09:06 - Arsenal’s 100% in Europe, but is everything all right at home? 19:05 - Does modern football suck the joy out of everything? 22:12 - A dog joins the podcast! 22:45 - Joe talks about walking through the woods 24:05 - League leaders & winners as antagonists 28:00 - What’s left for Liverpool this season? 31:45 - Is a summer rebuild actually what Liverpool need? 38:26 - A break 38:28 - The merits plus perils of LinkedIn style aphorisms 45:24 - Should you sub a sub? 50:05 - ice hockey! 52:30 - What do Tottenham Hotspur say about the strength of the Premier League? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

57 min
JAN 26

Man Utd beat Arsenal and who will be relegated?

Manchester United’s statement win over Arsenal to boost their Champions League hopes and keep the title race interesting, whether Leeds United will be sucked back into the relegation swamp by the form of Nottingham Forest & West Ham and the continued fine form of surprise title contenders Heart of Midlothian in Scotland were all discussed in the latest Tifo football podcast. This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features JJ Bull, Jon Mackenzie & Reuben Pinder and is produced by Steve Hankey. Here’s that survey - theathletic.com/survey26 Justin Setterfield / Staff / Getty Images Europe via Getty Images 00:00 - A bit too sixth form intro 5:50 - Man Utd claim Arsenal scalp 11:16 - Why we still don’t know anything 17:10 - Playing through the block & playing a Fulham 19:00 - Cromulent Michael DeCarrick & Kobbie Mainoo 24:15 - Man Utd’s fortune, misfortune and wearing the same clothes 26:15 - A break 26:17 - What do YOU think? 28:26 - THE RONDO 32:14 - Why did Arsenal stack it? 41:08 - Arsenal will be fine, or will they?! 44:50 - Will Leeds United be relegated? 54:30 - Hearts march on in Scotland 1:01:08 - Points Are Bad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Joe Devine

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JJ Bull

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Seb Stafford-Bloor

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Reuben Pinder

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Oliver Kay

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Jon Mackenzie

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Jack Pitt-Brooke

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Mackenzie Chapman

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Tomas Hill Lopez-Menchero

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Luke Bosher

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Jon’s impressions are fabulous. He just needs to lean in and believe a bit more. The posh voice was old money to a T, and there was a moment I thought you bought a cameo of dychey for us
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12/04/2025

Sad (Suburban American dad)

This is by far my favorite podcast, thanks to Joe, John, and J.J. These guys are knowledgeable and hilarious. The other Athletic podcasts are dry and dull, but not this one. I particularly like when they try to explain England to Americans and when they share their views on America. Keep it up!
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Jan 29

Os Joseph

If you want to hear pedants who think they’re much funnier than they really are, with a little football talk thrown in here and there, this podcast is for you.
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Jan 27

Franky_Philly

Just canceled my subscription to The Athletic. No point now that there will be ads on the pod.

In-depth tactical, historical & geopolitical breakdowns of the beautiful game. From the team behind the Tifo Football YouTube channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.