Despite the 'Captain, Leader, Legend' moniker at Chelsea, John Terry hasn't found the transition from player to coach straightforward. Added to which, his recent social media activity has drawn critical attention and comment. In part one of a two-part series, Joe & Joe perform Ring for Analysis on an article by Daniel Taylor and Gregg Evans published in early April 2026. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7148627/2026/04/03/john-terry-chelsea Join the discord! https://discord.gg/CGVn8crYYa Hos...
May 02, 2026•43 min
Two differing Champions League semi-finals in Atlético Madrid 1-1 Arsenal & Paris St German 5-4 Bayern Munich, Scott Parker leaving as Burnley manager and the race for promotion to the Premier League 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, Colin Millar & Kaya Kaynak and is produced by Steve Hankey. Join the Tifo Discord server - https://discord.gg/qKkNm2fb Angel Martinez / ...
Apr 30, 2026•57 min
Manchester City and Chelsea reaching the 2026 FA Cup final, how a new set piece routine sealed victory for Arsenal against Newcastle United, the latest permutations of the Premier League survival battle and Hearts continued push for a historic Scottish title were all discussed in this episode of the Tifo Football podcast. This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Seb Stafford-Bloor, JJ Bull & Reuben Pinder and is produced by Steve Hankey. Join the Tifo Disco...
Apr 28, 2026•1 hr 4 min
It was just under 10 years ago, on May 7, 2016, that fans gathered outside Leicester City’s King Power Stadium to celebrate their side being crowned as the most unlikely champions in the history of English football. Fast-forward a decade and the club has been relegated to League One as part of an unthinkable decline. On today's episode, Joe & Jon perform Ring for Analysis, while reading through Rob Tanner's Leicester City post-mortem https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7218400/2026/04/23/leices...
Apr 25, 2026•1 hr 11 min
Chelsea sacking Liam Rosenior, the general track record of Chelsea’s current owners, the fear American owners have around relegation, Man City going top of the Premier League and the whispers that Italy could replace Iran at the 2026 World Cup were all discussed on this episode of the Tifo football podcast. Plus we speak to Bodø/Glimt’s Sporting Director Håvard Sakariassen! This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie, Mehreen Khan & and is produc...
Apr 23, 2026•1 hr 21 min
Chelsea’s loss to Manchester United and the severe blow dealt to their Champions League qualification hopes, Tottenham’s dropping of two precious points at the death against Brighton in the race for survival and the potential appointment of Marco Rose at AFC Bournemouth were all discussed in this episode of the Tifo Football podcast. This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Seb Stafford-Bloor, JJ Bull & Reuben Pinder and is produced by Steve Hankey. Join th...
Apr 21, 2026•1 hr 9 min
Joe, Jon and Kaya are once again live in the studio to once again discuss this weekend's title race permutations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 19, 2026•1 hr
Graham Scott refereed in the Premier League for a decade before retiring in 2025 to return to his previous career as a journalist. He was a video assistant referee more than 100 times and brings a unique insight into how officials operate, both on the pitch and in the video booth. On today's episode, Joe & Jon perform Ring for Analysis, while reading through this fascinating insight into the mind of a referee, written by Graham Scott. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7183601/2026/04/10/refer...
Apr 17, 2026•1 hr 14 min
Atletico Madrid’s progress against Barcelona in the Champions League, their evolution under Diego Simeone and what the future holds for departing AFC Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola 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 & Colin Millar and is produced by Steve Hankey. Join the Tifo Discord server - https://discord.gg/qKkNm2fb Denis Doyle / Stringer / Getty Images...
Apr 16, 2026•1 hr 24 min
Yet another damaging defeat for Tottenham under new boss Roberto De Zerbi, a resurgent West Ham United and Liverpool’s rising star Rio Ngumoha were all discussed in this episode of the Tifo Football podcast. This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jack Pitt-Brooke, JJ Bull & Kaya Kaynak and is produced by Steve Hankey. Join the Tifo Discord Server - https://discord.gg/6nMGtSyyNM NICOLAS TUCAT / Contributor / AFP via GettyImages 00:00 - an absolutely fine i...
Apr 14, 2026•1 hr 13 min
Joe, Jon and Kaya are live in the studio to discuss this weekend's title race permutations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 13, 2026•1 hr 3 min
On today's episode, Joe & Jon perform Ring for Analysis, while reading through the second and final part of this remarkable Brian Clough tale, written by Daniel Taylor https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/1289971/2019/10/15/the-remarkable-tale-of-two-boys-who-went-begging-for-pennies-and-ended-up-living-with-brian-clough/ Join the discord! https://discord.gg/CGVn8crYYa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 10, 2026•1 hr
Today Reuben Pinder is joined by Jon Mackenzie and Kaya Kaynak to discuss the latest results in the Champions League, the gang play a couple of quizzes, and with the run-in looming, they chat Arsenal and Man City. Join the Tifo Discord Server - https://discord.gg/6nMGtSyyNM Thumbnail credit: Aitor Alcalde / Stringer / Getty Images Europe via GettyImages Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 08, 2026•57 min
On today's episode, Joe & Jon perform Ring for Analysis, while reading through Part One of this remarkable Brian Clough tale, written by Daniel Taylor https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/1289971/2019/10/15/the-remarkable-tale-of-two-boys-who-went-begging-for-pennies-and-ended-up-living-with-brian-clough/ Join the discord! https://discord.gg/CGVn8crYYa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 02, 2026•58 min
On Today's episode, Joe welcomes back Amitai Winehouse, Kaya Kaynak and Jon Mackenzie to chat all things Roberto De Zerbi, Italys international woes, and to take a look back at the season so far to decide who really won the 2025 summer transfer window? Try The Athletic for FREE for 30 days: https://theathletic.com/tifofootball 📗 Tifo's new book, "How to Watch Football" is now available internationally: https://linktr.ee/tifobook Join the Tifo Discord Server - https://discord.gg/6nMGtSyyNM Thumb...
Apr 01, 2026•1 hr 22 min
Book to see Tifo live in London: https://www.leicestersquaretheatre.com/show/tifo-live/ On today's episode, Joe is joined by Colin Millar, JJ Bull & Reuben Pinder to discuss the news that Igor Tudor and Spurs are parting ways, who should be the next Spurs manager? The gang evaluate Tottenham's top 10 record transfers, and take a look at the England squad ahead of the summer. Plus, we hear from Colin about Kosovo's World Cup qualifying story, and Kaya's review of Lord of the Rings! Join the d...
Mar 30, 2026•1 hr 6 min
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
