Jon Mackenzie is joined by Thom Harris to explore some of the under-the-radar coaches in La Liga and discuss their eventual career pathways…How does Michel’s fluidity at Girona work?Who are the players Girona brought in to make the difference?Can Garcia Pimienta make it at the elite level after Las Palmas?How has Ernesto Valverde’s time at Barcelona influenced people’s ideas of him?This episode of the Tifo Football Podcast is presented by Jon Mackenzie, produced by Mike Zimmermann. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this bonus episode of the Tifo Football Podcast, Mike Zimmermann is joined by Alessandro De Piero.What is the most memorable moment from his Juventus career?Reliving the World Cup triumph in 2006.How is he helping to grow Serie A in the United States?What are the expectations for Italy heading into Euro 2024? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Football experts Jon, Aaron, and Kees discuss Manchester United's season woes, analyzing tactical failures, lack of solutions, and future prospects. They explore the club's underperformance, defensive issues, and need for strategic rebuild. Insights into elite coaching challenges and manager evolution in modern football are also shared.

Data analyst Josh Williams joins the podcast to discuss Liverpool's analytics revolution under FSG ownership, exploring the club's data-driven approach, the role of Michael Edwards, and how data will influence new manager appointments. The episode sheds light on Liverpool's success story and offers valuable insights for football clubs worldwide.

Jon Mackenzie, Mark Carey, and Liam Tharme discuss the tactical approaches of up-and-coming coaches like Still, Motta, and Fonseca. They delve into deep build-up play, defensive numbers, and ball possession strengths. The hosts analyze the potential success of these coaches and what sets them apart in the football world.

Football tactics expert, Martin Rafelt, discusses the importance of patience in positional play and the future of football tactics. Topics include the contradiction between winning mentality and positional play, the impact of impatience on teams relying on counter-pressing, and the balance between riskier approaches and patience in tactics.

Nathan Clark discusses Postecoglou's 6 months at Spurs, tactical weaknesses, and potential for title contention. Topics include squad improvements, adapting full backs' roles, challenges in finding versatile players, financial advantage, Postecoglou's tactical evolution, idealistic coaching style, and long-term project assessment.

Youth development experts Stephen Ganavas and talent scout Llew Davies discuss the purpose of youth development, the impact of clubs letting go promising youngsters, and highlight the most exciting players in different age groups. They explore the challenges of developing young footballers in the 21st century, emphasizing the need for a holistic approach and balanced growth. The conversation also touches on emerging talents like Tigo Land, Jao Neves, and Dean Hoisin, as well as successful youth development programs at clubs like Juventus.

Jon Mackenzie is joined by Kris O’Hare to explore the role that psychology plays in coaching and find out more about some of Kris’s methodologies in his role as a coach/psychologist hybrid at Villarreal.How did he end up in football coaching?How many teams use this sort of approach in their coaching structure? Is it becoming more popular?What are the benefits of this approach?Are Spanish clubs are more open to this sort of approach to coaching than in the UK?This episode of the Tifo Football Podcast is presented by Jon Mackenzie, produced by Mike Zimmermann. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thomas Gronnemark, throw-in specialist who worked with Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool, discusses the importance of effective throw-ins in modern football. He highlights techniques for long, fast, and clever throw-ins, emphasizing their impact on possession and performance. The discussion covers tactical benefits, training methods, player utilization, and strategic implications for team success.