Tifo Football Podcast

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 And did Jose answer the critics, who say he is outdated, by beating Guardiola’s Man City?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.

Joe Devine and Seb Stafford-Bloor talk to Andy Townsend, as he remembers life in the Irish squad under Jack Charlton. They talk about Italia '90, USA '94 and Charlton's effect on both the players he coached and the national psyche during his decade in charge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Devine and Seb Stafford-Bloor learn a lot from Razi Hassan, founder of 'Beyond Entertainment', and Maziar Kouhyar, former Walsall midfielder and Afghanistan international, about the challenges facing British Asians with aspirations of becoming pro footballers, and what Beyond Entertainment are doing to help them overcome these obstacles.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alex is joined by tactics writer JJ Bull for a thematic look at the Premier League. They discuss the rise of the back three, the importance of strategy in recruitment, and why having a handsome manager matters more than you’d think. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alex Stewart talks tactics with Joe Devine... Answering questions like, why did it look like Liverpool were defending with a 4-4-2? Will Firmino be phased out by Jota? How do Man City switch the play without giving the ball a big bosh? And just how much do Ralph Hasenhüttl and Jürgen Klopp have in common? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seb Stafford-Bloor is joined by Rob McDonald, Adam Bushby and Brooks Peck to discuss football’s nearly men... Rob and Adam have a new book, 'From the Jaws of Victory - A History of Football’s Nearly Men'. It is packed full of anecdotes and tales of teams who so nearly tasted victory, including a chapter on Ghana’s 2010 World Cup heartbreak by The Athletic’s Brooks Peck.The quartet talk about their own footballing heartbreak, why we seem to remember those gut-wrenching moments most vividly, and whether we’ll look back on Liverpool’s 2013/14 season in the same way we look back on England ‘96. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Devine and Seb Stafford-Bloor discuss the positives from the Manchester United vs Arsenal game, and how Everton’s “very very good players” give their squad depth. The Tifo pair also speak to The Athletic's George Caulkin, about Newcastle United’s “fine” season and how football during the pandemic is missing more than just fans in seats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alex is joined by Eric Laurie, Head of Academy Performance Analysis at Molde FK. Alex is unexpectedly excited to hear all about developments in academy analysis, how players are getting introspective with video, and why Ole Gunnar Solskjaer loves promoting youth” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Premier League is now a few games old and while we are starting to see philosophies and styles develop in certain teams, like Southampton, we're struggling to see them in others, like Chelsea. Seb Stafford-Bloor and Alex Stewart discuss whether Chelsea are getting the best out of their new signings, Wolves’ ability to seamlessly replace players, and whether Harry Kane looks like a number 10. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Martin Cloake and Kat Law from the Tottenham Hotspur Supporters' Trust join the podcast to talk about the Premier League's PPV initiative and the recourse available to fans' organisations in response to the exorbitant pricing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.