Two years ago, when Michael Edwards re-joined Liverpool to become CEO of Football for FSG, he did so with the recommendation that the American ownership group seek to expand their football portfolio and explore a multi-club model. But today, it seems unlikely that FSG will follow through on this expectation. On today's episode, Joe & Jon perform Ring for Analysis, while reading through James Pearce's story on this topic, discussing what this means for Liverpool, FSG and Michael Edwards' futu...
Mar 27, 2026•1 hr
Mohamed Salah’s impending departure from Liverpool, the possibility of Everton playing in the Champions League next season, some juicy World Cup qualifiers including former champions Italy & the MLS Sprint season were all discussed on this episode of the Tifo football podcast. This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie, Reuben Pinder & Colin Millar and is produced by Steve Hankey. Join the Tifo Discord server - https://discord.gg/qKkNm2fb Mi...
Mar 25, 2026•1 hr 16 min
Pep Guardiola’s tactical tweak to ensure victory for Man City over Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal in the League Cup final, Tottenham’s hugely significant defeat to Nottingham Forest and how the Premier League relegation battle now looks after such a significant setback for Spurs were all discussed in this episode of the Tifo Football podcast This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie, Thom Harris & Kaya Kaynak and is produced by Steve Hankey. Join the T...
Mar 23, 2026•1 hr 8 min
A year ago, Sir Jim Ratcliffe gave a series of interviews in which he spoke at length about the state of Manchester United’s squad, the decision over the future of Old Trafford, the position of then head coach Ruben Amorim, the club’s financial position, and plenty more. On today’s episode, Joe and Jon perform ‘Ring for Analysis’ while reading through this story written by Adam Crafton, Mark Critchley and Chris Weatherspoon: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7125144/2026/03/18/jim-ratcliffe-manch...
Mar 20, 2026•1 hr
In an Arsenal focused episode the possibility of a quadruple for The Gunners, the struggles of other English sides in the Champions League and the potential for tactical change from this season to next were all discussed on this episode of the Tifo football podcast. This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie, Kaya Kaynak & James McNicholas and is produced by Steve Hankey. Join the Tifo Discord server - https://discord.gg/qKkNm2fb Warren Little /...
Mar 18, 2026•1 hr 1 min
Differing fortunes for Arsenal and Manchester City in the Premier League title race, a potentially historical season for Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes & Chelsea’s bizarre centre circle huddle were all discussed in this episode of the Tifo Football podcast This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Reuben Pinder, Features Jon Mackenzie & Kaya Kaynak and is produced by Steve Hankey. Join the Tifo Discord Server - https://discord.gg/6nMGtSyyNM Carl Recine / Staff / Getty I...
Mar 16, 2026•1 hr 10 min
FIFA has cut over $100 million from its operating budget for this summer’s World Cup in North America, with multiple departments at the organization’s U.S. headquarters in Miami asked to make “efficiencies”. On today’s episode, Joe and Jon perform ‘Ring for Analysis’ while reading through this story written by Adam Crafton: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7103618/2026/03/10/fifa-world-cup-budget-cut/?source=emp_shared_article Join the discord! https://discord.gg/CGVn8crYYa Hosted on Acast. See ...
Mar 13, 2026•51 min
A truly nightmarish night for Tottenham Hotspur in the Champions League, the confusing and contrasting home and away records of some Premier League sides, a tough run for Manchester City, Newcastle United’s draw against Barcelona plus lean times for Leicester City were all discussed on the Tifo football podcast. This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie, Kaya Kaynak & Tomas Hill Lopez-Menchero and is produced by Steve Hankey. Join the Tifo Disc...
Mar 11, 2026•1 hr 3 min
After a non-Premier League weekend, inspired by a Discord question we speculate what would happen if every single Premier League manager became a free agent in the summer. Would clubs stick or twist with their current coach? We play The Rondo, it’s another bad week for JJ… We discuss if the notion of The Big 6 clubs is done and dusted if Tottenham Hotspur are relegated. We then speak about how the current war in the Middle East may impact the men’s World Cup and is impacting the Women’s Asia Cup...
Mar 09, 2026•1 hr 18 min
Liverpool’s shock defeat to bottom side Wolverhampton Wanderers, the likelihood of Tottenham Hotspur winning a game again plus the prospect of Wrexham achieving back to back to back to back promotions all the way to the Premier League were all discussed on the Tifo football podcast. This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features JJ Bull, Reuben Pinder & Jack Pitt-Brooke and is produced by Steve Hankey. Join the Tifo Discord server - https://discord.gg/qKkNm2fb Ju...
Mar 05, 2026•1 hr 10 min
Arsenal’s narrow 2-1 win over Chelsea, the current state of affairs with regards to set pieces in the Premier League, the bracket for the knockout stages of the Champions League and Tottenham Hotspur tumbling closer to the Premier League abyss were all discussed in the latest Tifo football podcast. This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie, Seb Stafford-Bloor & Liam Twomey and is produced by Steve Hankey. Join the Tifo Discord Server - https://...
Mar 02, 2026•1 hr 13 min
The positive momentum of both Manchester United & Manchester City, the shock exit of Internazionale from the Champions League at the hands or Norwegian side Bodø/Glimt and the improving form of Arsenal striker Viktor Gyökeres were all discussed on the Tifo football podcast. This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Kaya Kaynak, Thom Harris & Colin Millar and is produced by Steve Hankey. Join the Tifo Discord server - https://discord.gg/az6JGAGq PAUL ELLI...
Feb 26, 2026•1 hr 5 min
Arsenal’s emphatic 4-1 victory away to Tottenham Hotspur in the North London derby plus a turbulent & troublesome season for Nottingham Forest were both discussed in the latest Tifo football podcast. This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features JJ Bull, Nick Miller, Kaya Kaynak & Alex Barker and is produced by Steve Hankey. Join the Tifo Discord Server - https://discord.gg/UnmbkFJP Mike Hewitt / Staff / Getty Images Europe via GettyImages-2263001281 00:00 -...
Feb 23, 2026•1 hr 5 min
Roberto De Zerbi’s 18-months at Marseille featured real highs but also moments of severe turbulence, disputes with players and wildly inconsistent results. On today's episode, Jon Mackenzie and Joe Devine 'Ring For Analysis' while reading through Tom Burrow's long-read on the situation, originally published on The Athletic. Read the piece yourself: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7044950/2026/02/14/roberto-de-zerbi-marseille-reign-inside-story/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...
Feb 20, 2026•59 min
An incident of alleged racist abuse towards Real Madrid’s Vinícius Júnior by Benfica forward Gianluca Prestianni, Real Madrid’s improved form on the pitch, a bit of a blip for Barcelona and an unexpected situation for Darwin Nunez at Al-Hilal in the Saudi Pro League were all discussed on the Tifo football podcast. This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie, Kaya Kaynak & Tomas Hill Lopez-Menchero and is produced by Steve Hankey. Join the Tifo Di...
Feb 19, 2026•1 hr 5 min
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 07:1...
Feb 16, 2026•1 hr 9 min
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 ...
Feb 13, 2026•1 hr 7 min
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 ...
Feb 12, 2026•1 hr 13 min
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 - ...
Feb 09, 2026•1 hr 10 min
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 Mack...
Feb 04, 2026•1 hr 20 min
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 S...
Feb 02, 2026•1 hr 10 min
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 J...
Jan 29, 2026•57 min
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...
Jan 26, 2026•1 hr 9 min
Arsenal’s incredible Champions League form this season, how they stack up against the great 2008 Man Utd side, a win for Thomas Frank and Tottenham and the potential job choices that may face Bayern’s Vincent Kompany were all discussed in the latest Tifo football podcast. This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie & Seb Stafford-Bloor and is produced by Steve Hankey. OLI SCARFF / Contributor / AFP via GettyImages We’re asking you to fill out a q...
Jan 22, 2026•59 min
Manchester United’s dominant win over Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City, A dramatic week for Crystal Palace & their manager Oliver Glasner, the continuing crisis surrounding Thomas Frank at Tottenham Hotspur and the potential for European qualification for David Moyes and Everton were all discussed in the latest Tifo football podcast. This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features JJ Bull, Jack Pitt-Brooke & Reuben Pinder and is produced by Steve Hankey. DARREN...
Jan 19, 2026•1 hr 17 min
Real Madrid sacking Xabi Alonso, a potential managerial mega market in the summer and potential permanent Manchester United managers, based on vibes, were all discussed in the latest Tifo football podcast. This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie, Reuben Pinder & Tomas Hill Lopez-Menchero and is produced by Steve Hankey. OSCAR DEL POZO / Contributor / AFP via Getty Images 00:00 - Un nuevo intro 03:11 - Another alternative intro 04:51 - A spraw...
Jan 14, 2026•1 hr 2 min
Some fantastic FA Cup upsets including holders Crystal Palace and the rising force of Wrexham, the potential appointment of Michael Carrick at Manchester United and the transition from Enzo Maresca to Liam Rosenior at Chelsea were all discussed in the latest Tifo football podcast. This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features JJ Bull, Luke Bosher & Kaya Kaynak and is produced by Steve Hankey. George Wood / Stringer / Getty Images Europe via Getty Images 00:00 - ...
Jan 12, 2026•1 hr 8 min
Manchester United’s potential interim managers, Chelsea’s new head coach and West Ham United’s Premier League survival prospects were all discussed in the latest Tifo football podcast. This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie & Seb Stafford-Bloor and is produced by Steve Hankey. Listen to The Athletic FC’s episode with Liam Rosenior here - https://pod.fo/e/344882 Ahmad Mora / Stringer / Getty Images Europe via Getty Images 00:00 - The first, i...
Jan 08, 2026•1 hr 5 min
The breaking news of the sacking of Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim was the only thing 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. Justin Setterfield / Staff / Getty Images Sport via Getty Images 00:00 - not the intro we deserved, but the intro we needed 07:04 - Amorim’s cryptic comments before sacking 12:00 - so why was he sacked? 18:0...
Jan 05, 2026•1 hr 13 min
Aston Villa’s incredible run of form, continuing with a win over Manchester United, a pulsating 2-2 draw between Newcastle United and Chelsea and a festive Tifo quiz all feature in the final Tifo Football podcast of 2025… This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features JJ Bull, Jon Mackenzie, Kaya Kaynak & Reuben Pinder and is produced by Steve Hankey. Dan Istitene / Staff / Getty Images Sport via Getty Images 00:00 - a nostalgic intro 05:32 - Aston Villa’s phenom...
Dec 22, 2025•1 hr 6 min
