Tifo Football Podcast
Tifo Football Podcast provides in-depth tactical, historical, and geopolitical analysis of football. Produced by the team behind the Tifo Football YouTube channel, it offers detailed breakdowns of the beautiful game.
Episodes
Spain Shock France & Manchester United Transfer Chat
Spain beat both France and the odds. Not only that but they do so in a dominant fashion, progressing to the final in the process. How did they do it? Are they the favourites now? Meanwhile, Manchester United's transfer window is off to an interesting start. Jon, Joe, Kaya, and JJ discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
England Make The Semis & Thomas Tuchel’s Post-Match Interview
England are through to the semi-finals of the World Cup after an extra time victory over Norway. A Bellingham brace, some contentious refereeing, Erling Haaland taken off with time still left on the clock and a Thomas Tuchel post-match interview. Regulars Jon, Joe, JJ and Kaya discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Spain, Mikel Merino & Who Will Actually Win the World Cup?
Spain defeat Belgium with another late goal to book their semi-final place against France. Joe Devine, Jon Mackenzie, JJ Bull and Kate Mason are joined by special guest, comedian Alfie Dundas to discuss the match, play their regular games and predict who will win the World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Quarter Finals Kick Off. France Defeat Morocco and Premier League Transfers Heat Up.
The quarter-final round has begun with France's dispatching of Morocco. Manchester United agree a deal to sign Andrey Santos. Arsenal are rumoured to be in for Bruno Guimarães. Kate Mason hosts Kaya Kaynak, Jon Mackenzie and guest comedian Ian Stone to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Argentina's Dramatic Comeback & the Future of the USMNT
Argentina staged a dramatic comeback from two goals down against Egypt, and the USMNT exit the competition at the hands of Belgium. What does the future hold for American soccer? Joe Devine is joined by Kaya Kaynak, Ryan Hunn and JJ Bull to discuss the above and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Portugal Exit, Trump & Infantino and Reflecting on England
Spain, yet to concede a goal, send Portugal home and Cristiano Ronaldo to tears. Donald Trump loudly blows FIFA's cover and there are plenty more thoughts on England's early morning chaos in and against Mexico. Joe, JJ and Seb are joined by returning special guest Mehreen Khan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
England Survive Mexico! Post-Match Reaction
England beat Mexico in Mexico City and the TIfo boys are here with a short post-match reaction podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Norway Beat Brazil and Balogun's Suspension Suspended.
Exactly when England will take on Mexico at the Estadio Azteca remains unclear both at the time of recording and at the time of editing. Meanwhile, two Brazilian penalties awarded were not enough to equal an Erling Haaland brace. And Florian Balogun's controversial red card has been much more controversially put on pause, as he is cleared to face Belgium. Loading up on energy drinks to get through
France Beat Paraguay & Cape Verde's Incredible Performance Against Argentina
France narrowly surpass Paraguay's dazzling display of violence. It takes all three Argentina goals to put an end to Cape Verde's remarkable tournament run. Arsenal nearly do some transfers. Joe Devine is joined by JJ Bull, Seb Stafford-Bloor and comedian Jacob Hawley to talk it through. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Egypt beat Australia on penalties, Portugal vs Croatia chaos & Klopp close to Germany gig
It's another series of wild twists and turns in the round of 32. Penalties see Egypt progress while Australia go home. The Portugal/Croatia game heads to a dramatic 90+19 full-time whistle. And Jurgen Klopp is reportedly to replace Julian Nagelsmann as Germany coach. Kate Mason hosts Kaya Kaynak, JJ Bull and Seb Stafford-Bloor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Spain Breeze Past Austria, Usmnt to the RO16 and Arsenal Transfers
Well the games keep coming and they don't stop coming. Spain knock out Austria with a comfortable control. The US knock out Bosnia and Herzegovina despite Balogun's controversial red card. Joe and Jon are joined by The Athletic's Liam Tharme and stand-up comedian Alfie Dundas to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
England Come Back to Win. Tonali to Spurs & Glasner to Forest
It's a packed out sofa set in the Tifo studio to talk England's late, exhausting victory against DR Congo and qualification to the Round of 16. Tottenham Hotspur are to sign Sandro Tonali for a fee that could reach one hundred million pounds. To discuss Joe Devine is joined by Jon Mackenzie, Kaya Kaynak, Kate Mason and Carl Anka Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mbappe Brings the Magic, Norway's Narrow Victory and Koeman Steps Down
France ease past Sweden in the RO32 with two goals from Mbappe and a third from Barcola. We ask: is Michael Olise the best player in the world right now? Elsewhere Norway narrowly get by Ivory Coast, and Netherlands coach Ronald Korman steps down from his position after exiting the tournament on penalties to Morocco. Joe Devine is joined by Kaya Kaynak, JJ Bull and Kate Mason to discuss the above
Germany's shock exit, Brazil beat Japan & Canada progress!
In the biggest shock of the World Cup so far, Paraguay have knocked out Germany on penalties in their Round of 32 game. The Tifo team, having just completed a live watchalong, give their immediate reaction to this result, as well as to Brazil's earlier victory over Japan and Canada's progression past South Africa on Sunday. Joe Devine is joined by Jon Mackenzie, Kaya Kaynak & JJ Bull. Hosted
England Win Group, Round of 32 Look Ahead
England rally in the second half to win against Panama, top their group and secure an, at least somewhat, favourable draw in the first knockout round. Later, in the latter half of the podcast many, but not all, results are confirmed and Steve Clarke resigns. To discuss Jon, Joe and JJ were joined by Kate Mason. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
France Beat Norway, Scotland Misery & Who’s Going to Win It?
France beat a rotated Norway, Senegal make life difficult for Scotland, and who will win the World Cup? Joe Devine and JJ Bull are joined by Kate Mason and comedian Sean Burke to discuss all of the above and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ecuador Surprise Germany, Scotland Disappoint and South Africa Are Through
Ecuador earn a hard fought victory over already-qualified Germany. Scotland take the bold tactical decision to repeatedly surrender the ball in front of goal to Brazil. The true and total ramifications for the 3rd placers table are as vast as they are unknowable. To discuss are Jon, Joe and JJ. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
England Struggle Against Ghana & Ronaldo Scores
Ghana hold England to a nil-nil draw and Portugal demolish Uzbekistan. Joe, JJ, Carl and Kaya were live on the sofa to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Messi Breaks the Record, Argentina Are Beatable & Egypt Win Their First World Cup Game
Lionel Messi becomes the top scorer in World Cup history, but Argentina show some cracks along the way and Egypt take all the points against New Zealand. Jon, Joe and Seb are joined again by Stadio's Musa Okwonga. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What's the Deal with Belgium? Spain Show Up & the Best Players so Far
Belgium and Iran play out an entertaining goalless draw, Spain show up to the World Cup with Lamine Yamal starring in a dominant first half display against Saudi Arabia, and the panel discuss which players have stood out the most so far in the World Cup. On today's episode, Joe Devine is joined by stalwart Seb Stafford-Bloor, and both halves of iconic football podcast Stadio: Ryan Hunn and Musa Ok
Germany's Last-Minute Winner and How Ancelotti Fixed Brazil
Seb and Jon are joined by Chris Evans, journalist and author of How To Win The World Cup. They all put flesh to the leather sofa to talk Germany, Côte d'Ivoire, Brazil and Haiti. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Usmnt Prove the Doubters Wrong & Jesse Marsch’s Celebrations
Jon and Joe were joined on the couch by editor of Equator magazine Jonathan Shainin and stand-up comedian Michael Odewale to talk a very North American day of the World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
England Statement Win & Messi vs Ronaldo
Jon, Joe, Kaya and JJ were live on World Cup day seven to talk England, England, England and a couple of other bits too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mbappe Makes History and Spurs Do Transfers, with Tadiwa Mahlunge
Jon, Joe and Kaya were joined live in the studio by comedian Tadiwa Mahlunge to talk World Cup day 6 and Premier League transfers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Yan Diomande Shines and Cape Verde Draw Against Spain
Joe, JJ and Colin were live on the Tifo sofa to opine on all the twists and turns in groups E, F, G and H on day five of the World Cup! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Japan draw w/ Netherlands, Germany dominate Curacao, with Al Nash!
The Tifo team were joined by comedian Al Nash for a live podcast streamed in the aftermath of Japan's 2-2 draw with the Netherlands. Topics include USMNT's big win, Scotland's 1-0 victory over Haiti and all the action from the World Cup on Sunday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Why are fans down on England? How will Scotland do? And why every World Cup game is political
England and Scotland’s chances at the 2026 World Cup, what will be the most interesting thing about the tournament and the potential dark horses plus final champions 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, JJ Bull & Joey D’Urso and is produced by Steve Hankey.Join t
Ring for Analysis: England players left out
The makeup of Thomas Tuchel’s final 26-man squad for the World Cup this summer certainly created a stir.On this episode, Jon & Joe perform Ring for Analysis on this article by Rob Tanner: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7309045/2026/05/27/england-world-cup-tuchel-maguire-gibbs-white-palmer-fodenJoin the discord! https://discord.gg/CGVn8crYYa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf
Incredible Spygate update, Man Utd sign Éderson & FIFA ban water bottles!
FIFA banning fans bringing water bottles into stadiums during the summer World Cup, incredible new details from the Southampton spy gate scandal, Manchester United’s new midfield signing Éderson & the departure of Marco Silva from Fulham were all discussed on the latest Tifo Football podcast.Plus our guest Archie Bland is really good at Fantasy Premier League…This episode of the Tifo football
Would Iraola work at Liverpool? PSG three-peat? & Palace win another trophy
Liverpool sacking Arne Slot and potentially hiring Andoni Iraola, a possible Paris St Germain three-peat in the Champions League and Crystal Palace’s UEFA Conference League victory 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 & Alex Barker and is produced by Steve Hankey
LIVE: PSG Beat Arsenal in the Champions League Final & Slot Leaves Liverpool
Jon, Joe and Kaya were live on the studio sofa to talk Champion's League final and the potential of Iraola to Liverpoool Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ring for Analysis: Part Two - Inside Arsenal’s Premier League Title
In this second and final part, Jon & Joe perform Ring for Analysis on the latter half of this article by James McNicholas https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7291434/2026/05/19/inside-arsenal-premier-league-title-win/Join the discord! https://discord.gg/CGVn8crYYa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tottenham's executive failure, Italy's new top four & English teams dominance in Europe
The deeper, executive and management questions that surround the underperformance of clubs like Tottenham Hotspur, West Ham United, Chelsea and AC Milan plus Crystal Palace’s UEFA Conference League success were discussed on the latest Tifo Football podcast.This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie, Jack Pitt-Brooke & Jonathan Shainin and is produ
Goodbye Pep, West Ham inside read, Leeds & Farke debate & Points are BAD
The end of multiple eras at Manchester City & Liverpool, West Ham United’s relegation and the impressive survival of Leeds United were all discussed in this episode of the Tifo Football podcast.Plus, we draw Points Are Bad to a close…This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie, JJ Bull, Reuben Pinder & Kaya Kaynak and is produced by Steve Hanke
LIVE: Tottenham Survive. Final Premier League Day Reaction
Jon and Joe are joined on the final day of the Premier League season by a slightly crunchy Alex Barker to talk Tottenham Hotspur's survival, West Ham's not. And ask: what was this season? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ring for Analysis: Inside Arsenal’s Premier League Title
The story of Arsenal’s 2025-26 triumph is relatively unusual in modern football. Yes, it has some of the classic components: an exceptional team, a coaching guru and the obligatory enormous expenditure on transfers. But it is distinct because it is a tale of persistence and continuity.On this episode, Jon & Joe perform Ring for Analysis on this article by James McNicholas https://www.nytimes.c
Arsenal Champions! Next season’s Top 4 predicted & Villa win the Europa League
Arsenal’s first Premier League title in 22 years, the fallout from the Championship playoffs spygate affair, who will challenge for the Premier League next season as Aston Villa’s Europa League success were all discussed on the latest Tifo Football podcast.This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie, Kaya Kaynak & Mehreen Khan and is produced by St
Guardiola to leave Man City, Arsenal take a big step & Celtic win
Pep Guardiola will leave his role as Manchester City manager this summer, Enzo Maresca is expected to replace him. We discuss the impact Pep has made in the Premier League and what he should take up next. Also! Arsenal suffer past Burnley, Hearts get their hearts broken on the final day of the season and JJ attempts to turn around his Rondo form.This episode of the Tifo Football Podcast is hosted
LIVE: The Problem with Salah's Statement, FA Cup Final & Carrick's Man Utd Future
Jon, Joe and sort of, kinda, producer Nathan were live in the studio to talk Mohammed Salah's socials, Pep Guardiola's 42nd(?) trophy and Michael Carrick's new contract. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ring for Analysis: The solution to Italy's football crisis
Sassuolo, a tiny football club in Italy, are thriving. At a time when it feels as though Italian football is in crisis, Sassuolo are providing hope that some clubs are doing it the right way.On this episode, Jon & Joe perform Ring for Analysis on this article by James Horncastle: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7254743/2026/05/07/italy-football-crisis-sassuolo-carnevaliJoin the discord! https
Xabi Alonso to Chelsea? Future of set pieces, Scottish title & Spying
The Scottish Premiership title race going to the final day, the spygate scandal surrounding the Championship playoffs, rumours linking Xabi Alonson with the Chelsea manager seat and how to fix set pieces were all discussed on the latest Tifo Football podcast.This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie, JJ Bull & Hamzah Khalique-Loonat and is p
Real Madrid chaos, Mourinho return? & Liverpool: Slot's future
Barcelona’s La Liga victory, ructions at Real Madrid, the possibility of Jose Mourinho returning to the Bernabeu as manager and Arne Slot’s Liverpool future were all discussed in this episode of the Tifo Football podcast.This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Mark Carey, Jack Pitt-Brooke & Reuben Pinder and is produced by Steve Hankey.Join the Tifo Discord
LIVE: Arsenal Squeeze Past West Ham to Keep the Title Alive
Jon, Joe and Kaya are live in the studio again to talk West Ham vs Arsenal, Man City vs Bournemouth and Fernandes vs Rice Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ring for Analysis: Part two - is John Terry his own worst enemy?
In the second and final part, 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-chelseaJoin the discord! https://discord.gg/CGVn8crYYa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Arsenal's best week, Arteta's future & summer transfers
A fantastic week for Arsenal as they progressed to their first Champions League final in twenty years against Paris St Germain. We discuss the semi-final victory over Atlético Madrid, the stylistic choices Mikel Arteta has made on his road towards success with The Gunners and whether that will succeed in the end. We also look ahead to the future and where Arsenal may strengthen depending on how th
Did Man City lose the Premier League? Chelsea's crisis deepens & Forest's incredible form
Manchester City’s 3-3 draw with Everton, Arsenal’s 3-0 win over Fulham and Chelsea’s humbling 3-1 defeat to Nottingham Forest in the Premier League 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 Discord Server - h
LIVE: Man Utd Impress vs Liverpool & Tottenham Win Back-to-Back
Joe and Kaya are joined by producer Nathan on the mic and are live in the studio to talk Man U... nited vs Liverpool and Villa at home to Spurs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ring for Analysis: is John Terry his own worst enemy?
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.co
Arsenal referee decisions, PSG v Bayern & who will be in the Premier League next season?
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
Man City's future, Arsenal's new corner routine & who will be relegated?
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 S
Ring for Analysis: Leicester City's cautionary tale of incompetence, dysfunction and decline
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 th
Chelsea sack Rosenior, why America fears relegation & Italy for Iran?
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
Are Chelsea falling apart? Spurs improve & Marco Rose to Bournemouth?
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
LIVE: Have Arsenal lost control of the title race?
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.
Ring for Analysis: Why referees hate VAR
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 mi
Atletico Madrid's revolution & Where should Iraola manage next?
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
De Zerbi's first Spurs game, West Ham's huge improvement & how good is Rio Ngumoha?
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://di
LIVE: The title race is back! Man City win, Arsenal lose
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.
Ring for Analysis: Part Two of The greatest Brian Clough story
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.co
Brilliant Bayern and can Man City really catch Arsenal?
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/6nMGtSyyNMThumbnail credit: Aitor Alcalde / Stringer / Getty Images Europe via GettyImages Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor
Ring for Analysis: The greatest Brian Clough story
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 mor
De Zerbi & Ranking 2025’s Biggest Transfers
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 international
Spurs, De Zerbi, Record Transfers & England's Squad
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
Ring for Analysis: Liverpool's Multi-Club Confusion
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 P
Where does Salah rank? Everton’s European hopes & MLS calendar shift
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 & Co
Guardiola masterclass? Arsenal wobble and Spurs relegation looms
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 podcastThis episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine
Ring for Analysis: How have Ratcliffe's Man Utd comments aged?
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 Critc
Can Arsenal win the quadruple? & How should they evolve in the summer?
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 p
Arsenal move closer, is Bruno Fernandes POTS? And Chelsea's weird huddle
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 podcastThis episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Reuben Pinder, Features Jon Mackenzie & Kaya Kaynak and is produced by Steve
Ring for Analysis: FIFA cut World Cup budget by $100m
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-
Spurs GK chaos, Premier League’s weird away table and Messi & Barcelona
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 M
Which Premier League managers would be rehired? Is the big 6 finished? And Iran & the World Cup.
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
Liverpool shock, Spurs panic & could Wrexham be promoted?
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 P
Arsenal beat Chelsea, a kind Champions League draw and Tottenham are in real danger
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 Staffo
Man Utd rise, Man City momentum & Gyökeres plays best game
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 Mil
Arsenal beat Tottenham & which relegation would be funniest?
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:
Inside Roberto De Zerbi's wild ride at Marseille
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/
Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Darwin Nunez de-registered in Saudi
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
West Ham rally, Forest sack Dyche & Spurs hire Igor Tudor
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/QCnuw
Inside Frank's sacking at Tottenham Hotspur
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
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