The Transfer Flow Podcast

Theodore Knutson
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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. 2 DAYS AGO

    Episode 68 - Real Madrid Dismantle Man City + Atalanta's Lookman DRAMA

    On this episode, Hayden and Patrick discuss Kylian Mbappe and Real Madrid dismantling Manchester City, 3-1. What caused City’s defense to collapse, could this be a good thing for City, and have things finally clicked for Real Madrid? Next, Atalanta was shocked by Club Brugge in both legs and their manager had harsh comments for their star player after the game. Is Ademola Lookman’s time at Atalanta done after this season? Then, Italian teams struggled in the Champions League while Dutch clubs had great success. What caused this sudden deviation from expectations? And finally, the title race in La Liga is heating up with Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Atletico Madrid separated by just one point. Who is in the best position to win the title? 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 00:59 - Real Madrid Defeat Manchester City 3-1 02:28 - Mbappe was a mismatch 03:18 - Was it coaching or the players making mistakes? 05:09 - How Madrid got their goals 06:01 - Man City get a break now and Madrid REALLY needed this 07:47 - Have things clicked for Madrid? 09:36 - Atalanta lose to Club Brugge in both legs 11:53 - Tolio’s red card 12:22 - Lookman penalty situation + Gasperini’s response 14:33 - Lookman’s response and reactions 15:49 - Will Lookman leave in the summer? 17:35 - Potential landing spots for Lookman 19:58 - Italian clubs suffered while Dutch teams excelled 21:32 - PSV have been excellent for 18 months 22:54 - Why can’t Serie A clubs perform in the UCL + Juventus continue to be BORING 25:26 - Has Peter Bosz improved as a manager? 26:56 - PSV have let Ajax back into the Eredivisie title race 28:12 - Feyenoord will be a tough environment for visiting teams next round 29:46 - The La Liga title race 30:40 - Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Atletico are in a stalemate 31:33 - Are Barcelona in the best position to win La Liga and will Real Madrid focus on the Champions League? 33:06 - Unsung heroes performing for Barca/Real Madrid 33:47 - Does signing players from the top end of the market mean they are able to solve problems better? 34:58 - Jude Bellingham’s ability to be better than the opponent when needed 36:32 - Messi is another problem solver 37:20 - Players Hayden worked with that surprised him with what they saw Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    41 min

  2. 5 DAYS AGO

    Episode 67 - Arsenal's Striker solution + Why is Chelsea's defense terrible?

    On this episode, Ted and Patrick start by discussing Chelsea's woeful form and their 3-0 loss to Brighton this weekend. Then, the conversation switches to Manchester City and their revived attack. Is Ederson's long ball ability to Haaland and Marmoush the key to saving their season? Next, Arsenal seem to have found their Kai Havertz replacement, but it's not one you would expect. Is Mikel Merino the man for the job going forward? The episode ends with a woeful Tottenham vs. Manchester United game, an apology to Everton fans, and questioning if Liverpool fans should start to get a bit nervous after their last 2 games. Stay tuned to find out about a new venture that Ted and Patrick are planning to launch! Enjoy! Kim's INEOS roundup: https://www.thetransferflow.com/p/tottenham-and-man-united-meet-in-the-disaster-bowl The singles party Ted Mentions: https://zalevska.webflow.io/korporatyv-eng?fbclid=PAY2xjawIgUyFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABpt1fCOH1LFRprRYsrkjme9YNvHf3jEzhHhjK6K_1gUJkMpCKrSINKTr7Qw_aem_rBiF6cicDe8OwUAqTsAoGg 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: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:48 - New host hires 00:01:39 - A damaging for months for Chelsea 00:03:08 - Sanchez finally out of goal 00:03:58 - Chalaba and Colwill 00:05:17 - Ederson vs Raya vs Sanchez distribution 00:07:08 - Is it a coaching issue? + Cucurella struggles 00:08:03 - Very high PPDA for Chelsea 00:09:51 - How Arsenal play out of possession + Wenger anecdote 00:12:47 - Nicolas Jackson out 6-8 weeks 00:13:28 - Marmoush, Haaland, and Ederson 00:15:27 - Haaland takes so much attention 00:17:33 - Newcastle vs. United 00:19:17 - Spurs games are FUN for neutrals 00:20:16 - United completed 2 dribbles and Zirkzee playing like Felliani 00:21:17 - Amorim has dealt with injuries, but United are BAD 00:22:35 - Ted’s preseason prediction 00:24:23 - Kim’s INEOS writeup 00:24:58 - Arsenal’s new number 9 + Raheem sterling seems DONE 00:27:32 - Mikel Merino slotting in as your center forward 00:28:42 - Merino = Land shark 00:30:18 - An apology tour for our Everton takes 00:30:46 - Same level of play, different results 00:32:36 - Will this run continue? 00:35:14 - Should Liverpool fans be concerned? 00:36:34 - Salah is playing great, but he will need some rest 00:37:36 - A tough run of games coming up 00:38:35 - Liverpool’s FA cup loss could help them rest 00:39:36 - Share your topic suggestions with us! 00:40:24 - Ted and Patrick’s new podcast 00:41:33 - Patrick’s thoughts on Another Round 00:43:45 - Ted’s TikTok inspired adventure 00:47:45 - Ted’s history 00:49:18 - No history of dating with smartphones or on apps 00:50:52 - Experimenting to optimize Ted’s profile 00:52:08 - Why Patrick is qualified to speak on this topic 00:54:25 - What the podcast will be about 00:55:22 - Pilates and Yoga are a great way for men to meet people 00:56:29 - Ted gets vulnerable and talks about himself 01:00:36 - Breaking up with someone, but breaking your own heart 01:03:28 - Doubling down to vulnerability after being avoidant 01:05:29 - Men love sports because they get to feel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 8m
  3. STOP chasing the action! Pro Gambler's picks for EPL Matchday 25 - Variance Betting episode 11

    FEB 14

    STOP chasing the action! Pro Gambler's picks for EPL Matchday 25 - Variance Betting episode 11

    Ted Knutson, a former professional gambler, shares his picks for every Premier League match this weekend and explains why you shouldn’t chase the action on weeks where the total bet number is small. He then goes over some of the reads he shared on social media earlier this week. Enjoy! Get better prices on Bet105: https://btone.servclick1move.com/?mid=248446_1462437&utm_source=www.thetransferflow.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=variance-betting-17-jan-2025&_bhlid=379169a1e683fa1a289c2ed91425b14a56c4246c 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 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetransferflow.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcast Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:16 - Bet105 02:28 - Brighton v Chelsea 04:04 - The best players are only worth so much to lines, even Messi and Ronaldo 04:43 - Leicester v Arsenal 06:24 - Fulham v Forest 06:55 - Southampton v Bournemouth 07:45 - Aston Villa v Ipswich 08:33 - Man City v Newcastle 11:08 - West Ham v Brentford 12:07 - Crystal Palace v Everton 13:14 - DON’T chase the action 14:23 - Liverpool v Wolves 15:00 - Tottenham v United 16:57 - Running totals and new bet size 17:56 - Ted’s recent reads on Plymouth and AC Milan 21:11 - More about The Transfer Flow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    23 min

  4. FEB 12

    Episode 66 - Arsenal's Kai Havertz PROBLEM + Real Madrid STUN Man City

    On today's episode, Patrick is joined by Neel Shelat to discuss all things Champions League from Tuesday's slate of games. They start with the big one, Real Madrid's 3-2 victory over Manchester City. Where were the new transfers, what went wrong for both teams, and can City bounce back in the 2nd leg? After discussing the other games from Tuesday, the conversation switches to the Saudi Pro league and the market opportunities for smart teams. Should more European clubs be trying to get players BACK from Saudi? The episode ends with Kai Havertz' season ending injury. Should Arsenal have made a move in January? Enjoy! Neel's article on Man City's huge January window: https://www.thetransferflow.com/p/manchester-city-spent-180m-planning-for-the-future 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 01:04 - Neel’s Manchester City transfer article 03:17 - Marmoush is the biggest impact for this season 04:35 - These transfers were meant to rejuvenate an aging squad 05:16 - The transfers did not play early 05:53 - The start of the game + Real Madrid’s initial plan 07:29 - City should have taken more advantage of Madrid’s poor start 07:49 - City have forgotten how to close out games 09:48 - The pressing in this game was staggeringly incompetent 10:35 - Bellingham grew as the game went on 11:18 - Their 2020 matchup and the similarities between the games 12:42 - City’s intensity dropped in the second half 14:49 - The threat of Vinicius vs. De Bruyne 15:42 - Will City become more of a transition side with Marmoush? 17:28 - City must score early in the 2nd leg 18:28 - Quick roundup of Tuesday’s UCL games 18:55 - Juventus vs. PSV 21:33 - Dortmund vs Sporting + the transition to Kovac 24:42 - Opportunities for teams in the Saudi Pro League 25:46 - How many foreign players in the Saudi Pro League? 26:58 - Teams are maxed out - No more huge market movement 27:48 - Fofana example + the opportunity to get players to improve European teams 28:49 - Teams have to be careful with wages 31:08 - Players now have to be careful about getting replaced in a few years time 32:29 - The difference between Saudi and the Chinese Super League 35:16 - Kai Havertz out for the season for Arsenal 36:04 - The timing of moves matters 37:31 - Rotating players to avoid injuries during long seasons 39:06 - Arsenal have ran their stars into the ground 39:45 - Options to replace Havertz + players returning from injury for Arsenal 40:42 - Arteta needs to think about his 13/14 key player rotation + Using Arsenal’s great academy 42:16 - The amount of games are not going to go down ($$$$$$) 42:55 - Where to find Neel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    44 min

  5. FEB 10

    Episode 65 - Predicting EVERY Champions League Knockout matchup

    On today’s episode, Ted and Patrick breakdown every match in the Knockout phase of the Champions League. They start with the biggest match of the round, Real Madrid vs. Manchester City. Both teams have clear weaknesses, but who will be able to take advantage of them the most? Then they get into Ousmane Dembele, is he the best player in the world right now? Stay tuned to see the hosts live reaction to Feyenoord sacking Brian Priske, underrated matches to watch this round, and some stories from Ted. The episode ends with predictions for EVERY matchup and some behind the scenes footage. 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 - Nicolas Cage is a Coppola? 00:54 - Champions League Playoffs 01:31 - Real Madrid v Man City 02:25 - City are a coin flip and Pep vs Ancelotti 04:57 - How both teams will approach this game 05:53 - Ederson is the best long-ball goalkeeper in the world 07:38 - Madrid can’t press, but their ability to play out from pressure is elite 08:28 - Madrid Derby reactions 09:45 - Dani Ceballos is Madrid’s best player at the moment 11:25 - Patrick vs Rodri, who wins right now? 12:04 - Real Madrid have the worst defensive record in the UCL, why did they make no moves? 15:36 - But surely Real Madrid could have done SOMETHING? 17:10 - Football nepotism = Genepotism 18:24 - Brest vs PSG + Dembele is the form player in the world right now 19:26 - Dembele’s positional change 20:40 - How his ability to use both feet impacts defenders 21:22 - The drastic xG difference 24:55 - Juventus vs PSV 26:16 - Sporting v Dortmund 27:21 - One to watch for potential summer transfers 28:56 - Brugge v Atalanta 29:46 - Atalanta play a very unique style 30:34 - How is Gasperini doing this? 31:36 - The oddities of Italian coaches + a story from Ted 32:52 - Celtic v Bayern Munich 35:21 - Do Celtic have it in them? 36:11 - Feyenoord v AC Milan 37:42 - Milan’s season is becoming more and more unhinged 38:50 - Zlatan not being a bit, he’s just weird 40:01 - Should be a fun contest between managers? 41:27 - Breaking news - Priske sacked mid recording + Reactions 43:32 - Monaco v Benfica is sneaky fun 44:41 - Can Benfica replicate their form? 46:41 - A ton of young, exciting players in this game 49:22 - Predictions for EVERY matchup 51:53 - Behind the scenes - Andre 3000, Australians, and a cliffhanger from Ted Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 hr

  6. FEB 6

    Episode 64 - City's UNUSUAL Rodri Replacement + BIG moves around Europe | Ep. 64

    On today’s episode, Patrick is joined by José C. Pérez to discuss the end of the transfer window. They start with Man City’s spending spree this January and the addition of Nico Gonzalez. Is he their Rodri replacement? The conversation moves to Aston Villa, where the guys try to make sense of their additions. How will Unai Emery use his new firepower? Next, Arsenal and Liverpool both made no moves, but does this mean the Gunners are throwing in the towel? Then comes La Liga, whose teams spent far less this window than the other big leagues. Real Madrid also made no moves, despite a squad that needs upgrades. Is it a sign of things to come across Europe, or is it only due to their financial regulations? The episode finishes with discussion of AC Milan’s moves this window, including Joao Felix, and Como and Rennais both making a TON of moves. 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 01:37 - Man City have spent BIG this window 02:14 - Have City neglected their needs for a while? 04:43 - City’s press has rapidly declined 06:22 - An aging squad + Rodri’s injury 07:56 - Nico Gonzalez history and escaping Barcelona’s grasp 09:18 - City need a more positional version of Gonzalez 10:42 - Physicality and similarities to Rodri 13:27 - Jose’s thoughts on Aston Villa’s window 16:43 - Similarities between Rashford and Malen 17:59 - Asensio’s quality, but do they have enough defensive presence? 19:36 - Why did Liverpool and Arsenal make no moves? 21:24 - Are Arsenal throwing in the towel? 22:46 - Why did La Liga make so few moves? 25:03 - Why are Real Madrid making no moves if they have the money? 27:17 - Why are Madrid averse to spending on defenders? 27:51 - A historic spending spree coming? 30:22 - Serie A went MAD 30:47 - Conceicao and AC Milan’s window 31:51 - How does Joao Felix fit in? 33:05 - Kyle Walker as a conventional RB? 34:33 - Does the Santiago Gimenez make sense? 36:52 - What will Conceicao’s style look like? 37:51 - Como and Rennes make a TON of moves 40:21 - A mix of reloading on talent and trying to win now? 42:09 - Should they have done fewer transfers, given how hard it is to interchange squads? 44:28 - Where can people find Jose? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    46 min

  7. FEB 3

    Episode 63 - Villa are paying Rashford HOW MUCH? + Kids SAVED Arsenal's season

    On today’s episode, Ted and Patrick discuss Arsenal’s 5-1 victory over Manchester City. Have Arsenal’s academy kids saved their season? Then comes Aston Villa, who have acquired Marcus Rashford and Marco Asensio on loan. Why have they agreed to pay the rumoured 75% of Rashford’s wages? Next, Tottenham’s search for defenders and the loan addition of Mathys Tel from Bayern Munich. Why would spurs agree to a loan deal if it only helps Bayern? The episode ends with discussion of Evan Ferguson’s loan move to West Ham, Brighton stockpiling assets, and the atmosphere at the Arsenal/Man City game. Stick around for behind the scenes footage with discussion of Japanese game shows, Natalie Portman, and Kumail Nanjiani. 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 00:50 - Arsenal thrash Man City 03:14 - Teams are teeing off on the City press this year 05:03 - Lewis-Skelly and the Arsenal kids SAVED their season 06:08 - Nwaneri and Lewis-Skelly don’t look like kids 07:03 - How good Academy players influence the rest of the squad 08:09 - They’re mentally ahead of the curve 09:55 - Not every youngster is capable of this 10:33 - Will Lewis-Skelly stay at left-back? 12:36 - Arsenal are in win now mode 15:27 - Marcus Rashford and Asensio to Aston Villa 16:49 - Why are they paying 75% of Rashford wages? 17:37 - Villa are focusing on the Champions League 18:55 - Villa love a big name from a big club 20:24 - Tottenham’s search for defenders 20:36 - Palace turns down 70M for Guehi? And Brighton turned down 90M for Mitoma? 22:40 - Spurs sign Tel on a straight loan… WHY? 24:02 - Spurs sign Kevin Danso as well, is he a backup? 26:20 - Will Spurs try a back 3? + Back 3’s this season 28:28 - Brighton and Fabian Hurzeler 29:27 - Teams can save themselves money by having design 30:00 - Brighton let Evan Ferguson join West Ham on loan 30:42 - What would you want Ferguson’s buy option to be here? 33:01 - He’s going to a coach who knows him 34:10 - What would Brighton hope to get for him in the summer? 36:24 - Brighton are stockpiling forwards 38:03 - Brighton have everything in place, but Hurzeler might not be the coach for the job 38:41 - City fans complaining about the Arsenal atmosphere 39:47 - It’s part of wearing the crown 40:19 - The Arsenal/Man City games have become a real rivalry 42:48 - PSG have ruined their rivalry with Marseille Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    54 min
  8. Bournemouth are for REAL + Premier League Matchday 24 best bets! | Variance Betting Ep. 10

    JAN 31

    Bournemouth are for REAL + Premier League Matchday 24 best bets! | Variance Betting Ep. 10

    Ted Knutson, former professional gambler, shares his picks for EPL Matchday 24. He shares why he's taking Bournemouth over Liverpool, betting on Ipswich, and staying away from Arsenal v Man City. Get better prices on Bet105: https://btone.servclick1move.com/?mid=248446_1462437&utm_source=www.thetransferflow.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=variance-betting-17-jan-2025&_bhlid=379169a1e683fa1a289c2ed91425b14a56c4246c 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 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetransferflow.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcast Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:40 - Find the best Prices at Bet105 01:40 - The BEST Super Bowl promo 02:22 - Forest v Brighton 04:31 - Bournemouth v Liverpool 07:23 - Newcastle v Fulham 09:02 - Everton v Leicester 10:46 - Ipswich v Southampton 12:19 - Wolves v Aston Villa 14:36 - United v Crystal Palace 15:00 - Brentford v Tottenham 16:23 - Arsenal v Manchester City 18:43 - Chelsea v West Ham 20:19 - How much Ted has in play this weekend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    22 min
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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.

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  • Creator
    Theodore Knutson
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    79
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Theodore Knutson
  • Show Website
    The Transfer Flow Podcast

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