The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast

The podcast discusses strategies for playing against elite teams, explores the importance of a unique style, and analyzes tactical approaches to beating top teams. It also examines Brentford's tactical flexibility, analyzes Arsenal's tactics against Liverpool, and encourages listeners to sign up for The Athletic.

In this episode, The Athletic’s Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Liam Tharme join Ali Maxwell to discuss the tactical differences between the two eras of Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool tenure.We’re broadly speaking splitting Klopp’s teams into the 2019 - 21 side as “Liverpool 1.0” and looking at this current iteration as “Liverpool 2.0”What were peak Klopp Liverpool tactically?What has and hasn’t changed in the transition to this new team?And what kind of a squad is he leaving for whoever Liverpool’s new manager is?Produced by Steve Hankey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this podcast, the hosts discuss various statistics and rankings of Premier League clubs, including fouls and bookings made by players. They also analyze West Ham manager David Moyes' cautious approach to substitutions and delve into the impact of bench depth on team performance. The podcast covers interesting stats about Aston Villa, Liverpool, and Sheffield United's struggles in the Premier League. The hosts also reveal their secret metric for determining Premier League stats order.

Michael Cox, Mark Carey, and Liam Tharme discuss whether modern football has left Mourinho behind. They analyze his coaching style, adaptability, and success in knockout matches, as well as his suitability for international management. The podcast also explores the importance of timing and coaching styles in international football.

Guest Michael Cox and others discuss Arsenal's need for a clinical striker, the evolving role of strikers in football, Arsenal's wastefulness in front of goal, and the physical profile of Premier League number nines.

Topics include full backs moving into midfield, statistical trends of 2023, the rise of two-way wingers, evolving formations and phases of play in football, the disappointing performance of Chelsea in 2023, and a call for subscriptions and sponsorship of women's sports.

Exploring the importance of 'Plan B' in football tactics, including using center backs and making strategic substitutions. Analyzing alternative approaches to create scoring opportunities. Discussing the evolving role of substitutes and the concept of 'game-changers'. Highlighting the value of quality crossers and the significance of creating space. Examining the influence of substitutions in the Premier League and promoting State Firm's 'Ensuring Coverage' initiative to close the gender gap in sports media.

Discussing penalties in football, including the increase in penalties and impact of VAR, the high conversion rate in the Premier League, the intersection of football and fashion, goalkeeper personalities in shootouts, the psychology and science of penalty taking, and exploring penalty techniques and anecdotes.

Exploring the debate on whether Bernardo Silva is the best player in the Premier League. Reflecting on the managerial career of Terry Venables. Analyzing Bernardo Silva's rare versatility and tactical acumen. Discussing the strategy of building a Premier League team around specific players.

Both Manchester United and England's Lionesses face a crucial fortnight ahead under their respective Dutch coaches Erik ten Hag and Sarina Wiegman.To compare and contrast their styles Ali Maxwell is joined by The Athletic's Michael Cox, Liam Tharme and Charlotte Harpur to discuss their similar coaching identities and explore how much that is tied to their nation's football identity.The panel analyse their on-pitch tactical focus, with influences from Johan Cruyff and Louis van Gaal as well as their off-pitch handling of the media and personnel with their respective squads.Produced by Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices