Tifo Football Podcast

The Tifo team jaunt through a variety of topics on the eve of a new season of European football, including: Expectations and realities for Manchester City & Manchester United, Dominic Solanke's move to Spurs, Pedro Neto's to Chelsea, the summer window in Spain, and the hopes and dreams of the Premier League's promoted teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A short announcement for our upcoming season on the podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jon Mackenzie is joined by Liam Tharme to give an overview of some of the most interesting tactical trends from the season…Why were there a lot more goals in the Premier League?How has Xabi Alonso balanced stale but safe possession vs more direct but risky approach?Were Manchester City worse this season?Are we entering an age where promoted teams are going to struggle to stay up?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

Jon Mackenzie is joined by Harry Brooks to explore what it is that individual coaches do and if clubs could get more upside from using them…Why did Harry make the decision to work with individuals?What does prep look like for Harry’s sessions?Do clubs refuse players to work with individual coaches?Should clubs hire / implement coaches with technical specialism more?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

Jon Mackenzie and Alex Barker are joined by Tom Williams to explore “modern” French football through the narrative of Va Va Voom, Tom’s new book…What prompted Tom to write the book? What was his process?What is the “modern history” of French football?Is Paris Saint-Germain good or bad for French football?What impact did financial crisis have on the league and its identity?Va-Va-Voom: The Modern History of French FootballThis episode of the Tifo Football Podcast is presented by Jon Mackenzie and Alex Barker, produced by Mike Zimmermann. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sammy Lander, an expert in coaching substitutes, discusses the day-to-day work of a substitution coach. They explore the challenges faced by substitutes, the significance of well-timed substitutions, and the impact of strategic decisions on a team's momentum in football matches.

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.