Jon Mackenzie is joined by Abel Meszaros to talk about the two biggest surprises in the Bundesliga — Bayer Leverkusen and VfB Stuttgart.Were there signs last season that Alonso would have Leverkusen in a title challenge this season?What have we learned so far about Alonso’s managerial style? Who is Sebastian Hoeness?How sustainable is Stuttgart’s challenge for top of the Bundesliga?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

Rulani Mokwena, Head Coach of Mamelodi Sundowns, discusses his coaching journey and the club's ambitions. He shares his inspiration from Guardiola and Mourinho, the importance of aesthetics in football, and the challenges faced by coaches in sub-Saharan Africa. They also talk about the impact of working with youth players and the CAF Champions League.

Jon Mackenzie, Dermot Corrigan and Jose Perez are here to discuss the next chapter in the illustrious history of Real Madrid.How important is the galacticos era to the identity of the club?Is there still an extent to which the fans expect elite signings every window?How does Mbappe fit into the club’s narrative?How has Jude Bellingham changed the way Real Madrid play?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

Discussion about Tottenham Hotspur's new era under Ange Postecoglou, focusing on rebuilding after Kane's departure, Angeball's tactical approach, the impressive adaptation of Pedro Porro, analyzing the wide forward area, and Vanderven's impact and future challenges.

Jon Mackenzie and James Horncastle are here to discuss why Italy’s title race is so open and which teams are involved in the Scudetto challenge.Serie A has had the most diverse group of title winners across the last few seasons. Why is that the case?Why has there been so much change at Napoli?Has Inter underperformed in the league the past few seasons?Is this make or break season for manager Stefano Pioli at Milan?Where are we at right now in the Juventus saga?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, Ali Maxwell and George Elek are here to discuss the clubs of the English Championship, League One and League Two.What is the general attitude towards lower league football in England?Promotion races and relegation battles.Do TV revenue deals impact the quality of football?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, Stuart James and Mark Carey are here to discuss why deep-lying midfielders becoming so expensive.How much did the sale of Enzo Fernandez influence the value of “Number 6s” recently?What skillset does an elite Number 6 have?How scarce is that skillset?This episode of the Tifo Football Podcast is presented by Jon Mackenzie, produced by Mike Zimmermann.***Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal by going to https://nordvpn.com/tfp to get a Huge Discount off your NordVPN Plan + 4 months for free! It’s completely risk free with Nord’s 30 day money-back guarantee!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jon Mackenzie, Alex Collings and Lorcan Rees are here to discuss the direction that Arsenal are going in the 2023/24 season.What went wrong last season?How have they attempted to fix it this summer?What have we learned so far from this preseason/season?This episode of the Tifo Football Podcast is presented by Jon Mackenzie, produced by Mike Zimmermann.***This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/TIFOFOOTBALL and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jon Mackenzie and Jay Harris are here to discuss the inside details of how Thomas Frank and Brentford operate.Who are Brentford?What is it that makes Brentford’s recruitment so good?Will Brentford continue to be as successful in the top tier per transfers?Listen to Access All Areas: Brentford: https://t.co/T1qJgMH0j2This episode of the Tifo Football Podcast is presented by Jon Mackenzie, produced by Mike Zimmermann.***Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal by going to https://nordvpn.com/tfp to get a Huge Discount off your NordVPN Plan + 4 months for free! It’s completely risk free with Nord’s 30 day money-back guarantee!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jon Mackenzie and Liam Tharme are here to discuss the tactical trends of the last few seasons and anticipating these trends evolving in the near future.What is a box midfield… and what are they for?What are the roles of an inverted full back?How will teams respond to box midfields?Plus, some teams to look out for!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