

Tifo Football Podcast
The Athletic
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.
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Jan 7, 2021 • 60min
Sensible Transfers: Draxler, Buendia, Kepa & Lampard’s future
... This time Joe, Seb and Alex cover Kepa Arrizabalaga, Julian Draxler and Emi Buendia. They ask The Athletic's Chelsea correspondent Liam Twomey if Lampard’s departure is now a case of “when” not “if”. And Joey D’Urso is here to talk about football’s 'culture wars'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 5, 2021 • 48min
Sensible Transfers: Dele Alli, Diego Costa, Yves Bissouma & Media Pro
Sensible Transfers is back, but with a twist. We're covering teams in our videos, but for our podcasts we'll be covering players! Today's players include Dele Alli, Diego Costa & Yves Bissouma - where could they go & how would they fit? We also discuss the Media Pro situation in France and why players in the French leagues are currently a bargain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 22, 2020 • 1h 1min
Paul Smith of Maximo Park
Paul Smith, Middlesbrough fan & frontman of Maximo Park, joins Joe for a conversation all about football, music and culture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 17, 2020 • 36min
Ollie Marland from Lost + Found on Port Vale, X-Factor and frozen work boots!
Joe Devine speaks to musician Ollie Marland. Ollie used to play football for Port Vale, but now is a singer...They talk about grafting at League 2 level, playing against some future stars, measuring oneself against Premier League talent, the heartbreaking reality of broken promises in the music industry, and how he is rebuilding his music career with The Wanted’s Tom Parker by releasing So Into You under the alias Lost + Found. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 15, 2020 • 39min
State of the Club: Chelsea
Seb Stafford-Bloor talks to Dom Fifield about Chelsea's recent coaching history, from the money spent to sack Antonio Conte, to the reasoning behind the appointment of Maruizio Sarri, and finally: Frank Lampard's tenure and future. This episode is an extended version of a clip from Tifo Football's recent State of the Club episode on Chelsea. Visit the Tifo Football YouTube channel for the full video, including contributions from David Ornstein and Matt Slater, Alex Stewart on Chelsea's tactics, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 10, 2020 • 48min
Can Tottenham win the Premier League?
After watching Tottenham’s victory in the North London Derby, Joe Devine, Alex Stewart and Seb Stafford-Bloor debate their title credentials, while also discussing where and how Jose Mourinho has had such an impact in North London.For this week's partnership, go to www.virginwines.co.uk/theathletic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 8, 2020 • 39min
Concussion, with Dr Chris Nowinski
Seb Stafford-Bloor is joined by Dr Chris Nowinski, co-founder and CEO of the Concussion Legacy Foundation. Dr Nowinski is an American football player-turned WWE professional wrestler-turned neuroscientist. He suffered a career ending head injury that led him to turn his focus towards neuroscience. Seb talks to him about his journey, and what football can do to better protect the welfare of players. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 3, 2020 • 41min
Tim Spiers on Jimenez, Fabio Silva and recovering from European football
Joe and Seb are joined by The Athletic’s Wolverhampton Wanderers correspondent Tim Spiers, to discuss Raul Jimenez’ head injury and the young understudy who will deputise in his absence - the unknown Fabio Silva. Plus, the trio revisit Tim’s incredibly detailed article on how players recover from gruelling European away games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 1, 2020 • 38min
Josh from You Me At Six on Arsenal & Football
Joe Devine chats with Josh Franceschi from You Me At Six about the Arsenal family, playing 7-a-side with strangers, music’s relationship with football, his friendship with Tomas Rosicky, appearing on FIFA and the power of influence of both musicians and footballers. ... Plus, You Me At Six have a new album out - SUCKAPUNCH Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 26, 2020 • 57min
Fulham, West Ham, Arsenal & Spurs
Seb Stafford-Bloor & Alex Stewart discuss whether Fulham are "this season’s Norwich City" - Pretty going forwards, but can’t defend! In contrast, Arsenal look solid but struggle going forward. West Ham and David Moyes are doing well, so is this the season for gnarly managers - like Mourinho? And did Jose answer the critics, who say he is outdated, by beating Guardiola’s Man City? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.