

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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Jun 25, 2017 • 29min
World Cup History (Argentina 1978 & Qatar 2022)
Joe Devine is joined by Paul Ansorge to talk about the 1978 World Cup in Argentina, the controversy surrounding the tournament, and within that context, how we might look forward and think about the Qatar tournament in 2022.To view our entire World Cup focus on TifoFootball.com - https://www.tifofootball.com/focus/history-world-cup/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 19, 2017 • 30min
World Cup History (1950)
Joe Devine is joined by Paul Ansorge to discuss the Brazil world cup in 1950, home to the game now nicknamed the Maracanazo, arguably the football game which had the most devastating affect on a nation of a team involved.To view our entire World Cup focus on TifoFootball.com - https://www.tifofootball.com/focus/history-world-cup/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 11, 2017 • 25min
World Cup History (1930-1950)
Joe Devine is joined by Alex Stewart to discuss the development of international tactics during the period of 1930-1950. To enter the giveaway for this week, post #umaxitgiveaway1 in the comment section on any of our YouTube videos this week.To view our entire World Cup focus on TifoFootball.com - https://www.tifofootball.com/focus/history-world-cup/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 4, 2017 • 38min
Moving Managers & Cup Finals
Joe Devine is joined by Seb Stafford-Bloor, sub editor for umaxit.com. They discuss cup finals, manager movements, and three-at-the-back based criticisms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 28, 2017 • 26min
Antonio Conte
Antonio Conte has won the Premier League in his first season with Chelsea. In this episode, Joe Devine is joined by Nick Miller to discuss the Italian manager, his work this season & his future.Brief History of Antonio Conte - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpYjxp7Ia_Y Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 21, 2017 • 34min
Francesco Totti Tactics
After 25 years, 617 appearances and 250 goals for Roma, Francesco Totti is finally retiring. Last week, we made a video looking at the various tactical uses of the player and today Joe Devine is joined by Alex Stewart to continue the discussion.You can view our video on Totti here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWNtMDjwrGU&t= Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 15, 2017 • 37min
Pochettino's Tottenham Tactics
Joe Devine is joined by Alex Stewart to discuss Mauricio Pochettino's tactics at Tottenham Hotspur.Our video on Tottenham's tactics - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4rI0ocw7JQ&t= Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 7, 2017 • 21min
Jose Mourinho's Rivalries
Jose Mourinho; one of the world greatest football coaches, and perhaps football management's foremost professional nuisance. Mourinho's barbs have pricked many peers throughout the years, and in this episode, Joe Devine is joined by Paul Ansorge to take a more in-depth look at the man, and the character.Jose Mourinho's rivalries - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IBJyC9YlFU&t=2s Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 30, 2017 • 28min
Jardim's Monaco Tactics
Under manager Leonardo Jardim, Monaco have staged a radical shift in their player acquisition policy. From big spend, to smart academy investment, a team stocked with youthful talent has now reached the latter stages of this season’s Champions League. In this episode, Joe Devine is joined by Alex Stewart, to discuss the tactics that have granted Monaco’s success, along with the environment that has enabled that.Jardim's tactics at Monaco - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPnDLpaDUWc&t= Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 23, 2017 • 26min
John Terry & Defending
Joe is joined by umaxit.com content editor Seb Stafford-Bloor to discuss John Terry's announcement, and defending; in the England team and beyond. The episode also includes a reading of uMAXit writer Stephen Tudor's article on the waving of imaginary cards.John Terry: A Brief History Of - https://youtu.be/H9x7J7MN8AMWaving imaginary cards is not an outrage – the outrage it causes is:https://www.tifofootball.com/features/waving-imaginary-cards-is-not-an-outrage-the-outrage-it-causes-is/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.