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.
What can Man City actually appeal? And Ronaldo's Portugal exit
The nature of what Manchester City can appeal and when we may hear a final judgement plus the future of Cristiano Ronaldo were all discussed in this episode of the Tifo Football podcast. This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Reuben Pinder, JJ Bull & Thom Harris and is produced by Steve Hankey. Join the Tifo Discord Server - https://discord.gg/6nMGtSyyNM We’re doing a live show! We’re back at the Leicester Square Theatre on Monday 8th February 2027. Tickets are available now, go to the Leicester Square Theatre website to get them -…
The eyes of the football world have been on Manchester City since the news broke of the guilty verdicts relating to breaches of the Premier League’s financial regulations. But how does it feel from within? Joe and Jon perform Ring for Analysis on an article by Jack Pitt-Brooke that examines what it’s like to be a City fan today. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7633523/2026/10/01/manchester-city-fans-support-premier-league-verdict/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 24 min
Man City’s “sham” contracts, Pep Guardiola’s legacy & Hull City with Alfie!
Manchester City’s verdict story takes on new angles and Joe Devine is joined by Reuben Pinder, Jon Mackenzie and Alfie Potts-Harmer to discuss them - plus Hull City! 00:00 - A very Pocket Monsters Intro 03:38 - Happy Clappers 04:34 - Man City: Crime and Punishment 24:18 - Pep’s Place in the Drama 35:58 - A Quick Break 36:02 - The Rondo 47:31 - The Tiebreaker! 49:20 - Etihad on the Defensive 01:06:09 - A Second Quick Break 01:06:25 - Hull deep dive Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
29 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 17 min
Man City verdict - what should happen next?
Today’s episode of the Tifo podcast is hosted by Joe Devine and attended by Colin Millar, Kaya Kaynak and Thom Harris to discuss, and is produced by Benji Brooks! Michael Regan / Staff / Getty Images Europe via GettyImages 00:00 - A Very Chaotic Intro 05:41 - Breaking down the Charges 14:45 - On or off-field Crisis? 30:00 - A Quick Break 30:04 - Rondo 51:00 - Crime and Punishment 01:02:56 - Another Quick Break 01:03:08 - Anthony Gordinho 01:04:32 - Spain v England Reactions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
26 Sep 2026 · 50 min
Ring for Analysis: Why don't goalkeepers cost more?
One of the big money transfers this summer saw James Trafford move from Manchester City to Leeds United for over £40million. But expensive goalkeepers are a rarer commodity than outfield players. Joe is joined by Seb Stafford-Bloor to perform Ring for Analysis on Seb’s own article that asks why the goalkeeper market is so quiet. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7483209/2026/08/03/goalkeepers-transfer-analysis-top-10-james-trafford/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 11 min
Mourinho’s Real Madrid drama, Brentford’s consistency & Monaco top the league!
A stumbling start for Jose Mourinho’s second era at Real Madrid, the understated brilliance of Brentford and the march of AS Monaco to the top of Ligue 1 were all discussed in this episode of the Tifo Football podcast. This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Kaya Kaynak, Colin Millar & Alex Barker and is produced by Steve Hankey. THOMAS COEX / Contributor / AFP via GettyImages-2293689875 Join the Tifo Discord Server - https://discord.gg/6nMGtSyyNM 00:00 - a f**k off intro 03:37 - Mourinho drama at Real Madrid 13:06 - Tactical & vibe issues at Real Madrid…
22 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 22 min
Brighton demolish Arsenal, Man City are top & Spurs lose again
Brighton’s brilliant win over Arsenal, Manchester City’s goalfest victory over Sunderland, yet another defeat for Tottenham and the latest lay of the land in the Bundesliga were all discussed in this episode of the Tifo Football podcast. This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Kaya Kaynak, Reuben Pinder & Seb Stafford-Bloor and is produced by Steve Hankey. Join the Tifo Discord Server - https://discord.gg/6nMGtSyyNM Julian Finney / Staff / Getty Images Sport via Getty Images 00:00 - a farty intro 03:35 - Brighton hammer Arsenal, and handling seagulls 10:30…
19 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 5 min
Ring for Analysis: Why do athletes soil themselves so frequently?
You may be aware of the viral moment involving a Hyrox athlete soiling herself during an event this week. Joe and Jon perform Ring for Analysis on an article by Jacob Whitehead that asks why the race to be number one can sometimes cause a number two. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7596471/2026/09/15/fecal-incontinence-athletes-why-explained/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
17 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 31 min
What's going wrong at Man Utd? & When will Liverpool be good?
Defeat for Manchester United against Brighton & Hove Albion and what it means for their broader progression under Michael Carrick and the development of Andoni Iraola’s ideas at Liverpool were discussed in this episode of the Tifo Football podcast. This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie, Hamzah Khalique-Loonatand and is produced by Steve Hankey. Carl Recine / Staff / Getty Images europe via GettyImages Join the Tifo Discord Server - https://discord.gg/6nMGtSyyNM Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
15 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 20 min
No goals for Spurs, are Villa in crisis? & Fulham make changes!
Tottenham still firing blanks in their 0-0 draw with Everton, another defeat for stuttering Aston Villa, a morale boosting draw for Fulham away to Liverpool and another fine result for Hull City, this time a draw at Chelsea 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, Reuben Pinder & Jacob Tanswell and is produced by Steve Hankey. Join the Tifo Discord Server - https://discord.gg/6nMGtSyyNM Matt McNulty / Stringer / Getty Images Europe via Getty Images 00:00 - a mewling intro 04:25…
13 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 2 min
Manchester City Win the Derby, but Are Arsenal Still Favourites?
A 10-man Manchester City beat Man Utd at Old Trafford. The visitors were reduced to 10 players halfway through the first half as Michael Oliver showed Phil Foden a red card for kicking out at Bruno Fernandes. Man City have a perfect record so far this season, with victories over Bournemouth, Palace, Coventry and now Man Utd. It’s 100% for City but 100% also for Enzo Maresca, who’s shown early in his tenure his desire to continue Pep Guardiola’s approach at Man City. Meanwhile: In two pivotal minutes, David Raya saved a penalty and Bruno Guimaraes scored a superb first goal for Arsenal.…
12 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 1 min
Ring for Analysis: Who is the real Enzo Fernandez?
Enzo Fernandez might be the record British transfer but he’s also one of the most divisive players in the Premier League. Joe and Jon perform Ring for Analysis on an article by Daniel Taylor that explores the Manchester City player’s background and hears from the people who know him best. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7543079/2026/09/04/enzo-fernandez-character-profile/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 12 min
Who will win the Ballon d'Or? & Barcelona, Arsenal & Liverpool in the Champions League
The favourites for the 2026 men’s Ballon d’Or, Champions League wins for Barcelona, Liverpool & Arsenal plus an exciting start to Ligue Un were all discussed in this episode of the Tifo Football podcast. This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Alex Barker, Anantaajith Raghuraman & JJ Bull and is produced by Steve Hankey. Alex Grimm / Staff / Getty Images Europe via GettyImages Join the Tifo Discord Server - https://discord.gg/6nMGtSyyNM 00:00 - A well-skippered intro 05:52 - Who will win the Ballon d’Or? But also Geoguesser & Balamory 22:18 - A…
8 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 19 min
Man Utd disappoint, Everton joy & will Fulham get relegated?
A late draw for Everton with Manchester United, another win for Manchester City, this time against Coventry City, a troubling defeat for Fulham against Crystal Palace and a smash & grab draw for Newcastle United against 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 Kaya Kaynak, Reuben Pinder & Thom Harris and is produced by Steve Hankey. Join the Tifo Discord Server - https://discord.gg/6nMGtSyyNM Carl Recine / Staff / Getty Images Europe via GettyImages-2293814368 00:00 - a…
6 Sep 2026 · 58 min
Arsenal Remind Everyone Why They're Champions, Chelsea Stumble & Mourinho's Real Madrid Lose
Goals from Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard helped Arsenal to an impressive comeback victory over Chelsea, who themselves again went ahead inside the first five minute. Are Arsenal fun to watch now? Does this game answer our questions about whether Chelsea can be title contenders? And how are Real Madrid getting on under Jose Mourinho? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5 Sep 2026 · 58 min
Ring for Analysis: Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid Rebuild
Jose Mourinho’s return to Real Madrid has seen the club invest €260million in the squad this summer. Joe and Jon perform Ring for Analysis on an article by Mario Cortegana, to look at the changes at the Bernabeu and if the normal rules of football apply to the world’s most valuable club. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7555807/2026/09/02/jose-mourinho-real-madrid-transfer-window-rebuild/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
3 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 17 min
Rating Arsenal's transfer window, Everton fiasco & Man City's new midfield
The chaotic or coherent transfer activity of Arsenal, Eveton, Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City 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, Jack Pitt-Brooke & Kaya Kaynak and is produced by Steve Hankey. 00:00 - A dead tree intro 05:15 - How did Arsenal fare in the transfer window? 26:34 - a quick break 26:35 - THE RONDO 35:39 - Everton window and ownership situation 50:44 - How did Tottenham fare in the transfer window? 01:03:46 - another break 01:03:48 - How did Man City fare…
1 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 24 min
Man Utd's mentality, why Spurs will be fine & Newcastle aura
Manchester United’s victory over Ipswich Town, another win for Hull City, a statement away win for Newcastle United over Tottenham Hotspur, another draw for Liverpool, this time against Nottingham Forest plus Manchester City putting four past Crystal Palace were all discussed in this episode of the Tifo Football podcast. This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Colin Millar, Reuben Pinder & Thom Harris and is produced by Steve Hankey. 00:00 - a tigerish intro 04:20 - Man Utd triumph over the Tractor Boys 21:51 - We lose our way significantly 24:33 - Another…
30 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 6 min
Xabi Alonso's Chelsea & Premier League Tactical Chaos!
Xabi Alonso's Chelsea beat Brighton 4-3 in an entertaining game at Stamford Bridge this weekend, scoring three inside the first half. However, they finished the game with 26% possession, their lowest such statistic at home in 15 years. So, is this confirmation that the Premier League's tactical meta has shifted? Joe Devine is joined by Jon Mackenzie and Kaya Kaynak to discuss this, as well as Chelsea's changes of a title challenge this season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
29 Aug 2026 · 59 min
Ring for Analysis: Aston Villa Implosion
For the second season in a row, Aston Villa have had a tough start to their campaign. Joe and Jon perform Ring for Analysis on an article by Jacob Tanswell, which explores whether the instability at Villa Park is a real issue, or if there are reasons to be hopeful. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7533338/2026/08/24/aston-villa-premier-league-brighton-watkins-emery/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
27 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 20 min
Barcola to Liverpool, Chelsea’s Alonso debut & Fulham’s new era!
Bradley Barcola’s in principle move to Liverpool, the early signs of progress for Chelsea under Xabi Alonso, a new era at Fulham and the prospects for Crystal Palace 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, Jack Collins & Reuben Pinder and is produced by Steve Hankey. Juan Manuel Serrano Arce / Stringer / Getty Images Europe via GettyImages 00:00 - A ptotemic intro 05:27 - Liverpool near Barcola signing 18:08 - Chelsea’s first competitive game under Xabi Alonso 35:45 - a quick…
25 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 17 min
Man Utd & Spurs lose, Liverpool & City escape & Arsenal win - The Premier League is back
Manchester United’s defeat to Hull City, Brentford’s demolition of Tottenham Hotspur, a lively draw between Newcastle United and Liverpool, Manchester City’s comeback draw against AFC Bournemouth AND Arsenal’s comprehensive victory over Coventry City were all discussed in this episode of the Tifo Football podcast. This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Kaya Kaynak, Jon Mackenzie & Thom Harris and is produced by Steve Hankey. Stu Forster / Staff / Getty Images Europe via Getty Images 00:00 - an intro with legs crossed 05:34 - Hull City defeat Man Utd 23:20…
22 Aug 2026 · 46 min
Ring for Analysis: How Pep Guardiola Haunts Football
Pep Guardiola may be out of football, but his influence is everywhere. Joe and Jon reverse roles for this performance of Ring for Analysis as Jon reads the introduction to his book, The Spectre of Pep: How Guardiola Haunts Modern Football Tactics, which is out now. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Spectre-Pep-Guardiola-Football-Tactics/dp/1399631896 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
20 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 7 min
Baleba to Man Utd? More Spurs ‘bomba’ signings! Konsa to Arsenal
Carlos Baleba’s mooted move to Manchester United, more “bomba” transfers from Tottenham Hotspur and the very functional, squad depth signing of Ezri Konsa by Arsenal were all discussed in this episode of the Tifo Football podcast. This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Kaya Kaynak, JJ Bull & Jack Pitt-Brooke and is produced by Steve Hankey. Mike Hewitt / Staff / Getty Images Sport via Getty Images 00:00 - A good or bad intro 06:16 - Man Utd midfield moves… and aliens 21:45 - Premier League to Premier League transfers 30:23 - a quick break 30:25 - THE…
18 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 9 min
Arsenal stun Man City & how will Chelsea do this season?
Arsenal’s Community Shield victory over Manchester City, what we should expect from Chelsea this season and a buffet of transfer morsels were all discussed in this episode of the Tifo Football podcast. This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Kaya Kaynak, Alex Barker & Amitai Winehouse and is produced by Steve Hankey. ADRIAN DENNIS / Contributor / AFP via Getty Images 00:00 - a perfectly cooked intro, in parts… 06:48 - Arsenal win the Community Shield! 18:04 - A morsel of The Athletic’s juicy DealSheet 21:46 - Should Man City fans be worried? 33:27 - a…
15 Aug 2026 · 46 min
Ring for Analysis: Matthias Jaissle, Newcastle’s New Manager
Matthias Jaissle arrives at Newcastle during another tumultuous summer for the Geordies. Joe and Jon perform Ring for Analysis on an article by Seb Stafford-Bloor, who spoke to former players and staff that have worked with the new Newcastle head coach in Saudi Arabia and Austria. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7494148/2026/08/06/matthias-jaissle-newcastle-united-profile/ Join the discord! https://discord.gg/CGVn8crYYa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 17 min
How will Liverpool and Spurs do this season? And who will finish in the top 5?
We preview Liverpool and Spurs’ seasons under new managers Andoni Iraola and Roberto De Zerbi. What will their sides look like, how is their transfer business looking and who will finish in the top five are all discussion topics discussed in this episode of the Tifo Football podcast. This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie, Dan Kilpatrick & JJ Bull and is produced by Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
6 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 3 min
Man Utd fun! Rodri to Barcelona? And what will Maresca’s Man City be?
How fun will Manchester United be to watch this season, how good a fit is Rodri potentially moving to Barcelona be and how will Manchester City fare this season in the post Pep Guardiola 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, Colin Millar & JJ Bull and is produced by Steve Hankey. Join the Tifo Discord Server - https://discord.gg/6nMGtSyyNM Joe & Jon in conversation Tuesday 15th September -…
4 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 26 min
FIFA scandal, Vini Jr to Arsenal? Other transfers & Newcastle’s new manager
A tricky week at the top of FIFA for Gianni Infantino, the rumours around some potentially huge Brazilian transfers for Arsenal, moves for more established names across the rest of the Premier League plus Matthias Jaissle replacing Eddie Howe at Newcastle United were all discussed in this episode of the Tifo Football podcast. This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Reuben Pinder, Jon Mackenzie, Thom Harris & Seb Stafford Bloor and is produced by Steve Hankey. Join the Tifo Discord Server - https://discord.gg/6nMGtSyyNM Carl Recine / Staff / Getty Images…
20 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 19 min
Spain Win the World Cup & Morgan Rogers Moves to Chelsea
Spain have won The World Cup, they do so having conceded just a single goal. But what does it all mean? Who else should have been sent off? Who snuck into the trophy lift photo? Should England not have done better against this Argentinian side? Why aren't there more handbags involved in this? What as the one good thing about the extended half-time break? How many teams should a World Cup have? And what do we think about Morgan Rogers going to Chelsea for £117m? To answer all these and more are Joe Devine, Jon Mackenzie, JJ Bull, Kaya Kaynak and special guest Kate Mason. Hosted on Acast. See…
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