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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.

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Episodes

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 financial rules. On the pitch, Manchester City lost to Tottenham Hotspur away, their third consecutive defeat on the road. Harry Kane became Tottenham’s record goalscorer in this game. We chat about why he so good. Arsenal couldn’t handle a resurgent ...

Feb 07, 202348 min

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 red and white? It probably has nothing to do with Arsenal’s pursuit of Moises Caicedo, and we also don’t make that link but it works for an episode description… Caicedo looks set to be yet another brilliant buy (and sale at some point) for Brighto...

Jan 31, 20231 hr 7 min

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 moral failure of the entire football club? Chelsea versus Liverpool was not that interesting. So instead we spoke about Chelsea's new lengthy contracts. Are they an unusual outlier or a presage of things to come? We move on to a win for West Ham in ...

Jan 24, 20231 hr 4 min

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 North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur. For Spurs, this defeat raises many, many questions. Moving on to Manchester, a win for United over City continued the Ten Hagian revolution for the Red Devils. But are they in the title mix now too? Liverpool lost...

Jan 17, 20231 hr 5 min

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 Southampton sink without a trace on the South Coast? Is the new owner's long term plan working? Manchester United have a 100% winning record since the post World Cup, and at the time of recording before anyone goes near the comments in like five weeks time...

Jan 10, 20231 hr 11 min

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 Devine and produced by Nathan A Clark Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 18, 20221 hr 4 min

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 talk through the upcoming World Cup final between France and Argentina. Produced by Nathan A Clark Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 15, 20221 hr 1 min

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 are bad sees the last predictions of the tournament. The Tifo podcast is presented by Joe Devine and produced by Nathan A Clark Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Dec 14, 20221 hr 1 min

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 episode. The Tifo podcast is presented by Joe Devine and produced by Nathan A Clark Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 13, 202252 min

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 Devine and produced by Nathan A Clark Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 11, 20221 hr 6 min

Brazil fall, Argentina Progress

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 Anka to do so. And points are bad. They're really, really bad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 10, 20221 hr 20 min

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 JJ Bull and produced by Nathan A Clark Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 06, 20221 hr

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 05, 20221 hr 1 min

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 podcast is presented by Joe Devine and produced by Nathan A Clark Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 04, 20221 hr 11 min

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 03, 202255 min

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 and produced by Nathan A Clark Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 02, 20221 hr 17 min

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 Tifo team discuss the above and more in tonight’s livestream podcast. The Tifo podcast is presented by Joe Devine and produced by Nathan A Clark Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Dec 01, 20221 hr 11 min

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 Caoimhe O’Neill to discuss the above and more. The Tifo podcast is presented by Joe Devine and produced by Nathan A Clark Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Nov 30, 20221 hr 15 min

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 and produced by Nathan A Clark Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 29, 20221 hr 10 min

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. The Tifo podcast is presented by Joe Devine and produced by Nathan A Clark Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 28, 20221 hr 20 min

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 Devine and produced by Nathan A Clark Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 27, 20221 hr 12 min

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 joined by Michael Bailey. The Tifo podcast is presented by Joe Devine and produced by Nathan A Clark Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 27, 20221 hr 18 min

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 after losing their second game to Senegal. The Tifo team are joined by The Athletic’s Chris Kamrani to discuss all of the above, as well as JJ’s first-round observations. The Tifo podcast is presented by Joe Devine and produced by Nathan A...

Nov 25, 20221 hr 13 min

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 points are bad! The Tifo podcast is presented by Joe Devine and produced by Nathan A Clark Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 24, 20221 hr 6 min

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 form of Adam Leventhal. The Tifo podcast is presented by Joe Devine and produced by Nathan A Clark Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 23, 20221 hr

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 cruised to victory over Australia. And in a huge news day, Ronaldo left Manchester United and the club also appears to be up for sale! The team discuss all of the above and more, including more points, that are all bad. The Tifo podcast is presen...

Nov 22, 20221 hr 10 min

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 were also joined by The Athletic’s UK Editor-in-Chief, Alex Kay-Jelski, to discuss the One Love Armband controversy. The Tifo podcast is presented by Joe Devine and produced by Nathan A Clark Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...

Nov 21, 20221 hr 2 min

The World Cup Begins

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 with Ecuador. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 20, 202252 min

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? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 18, 202254 min

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 Pique has been speaking about how football needs to evolve to keep the kids interested. We talk about why it’s seemingly so difficult to make changes in football and, to forewarn you, Joe gets ranty. Plus, we discuss the difficult position football...

Nov 15, 20221 hr 17 minEp. 214
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