
Tifo Football Podcast
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.
Latest episodes

Sep 18, 2023 • 1h 8min
The Serie A Title Race: Who are the challengers?
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 11, 2023 • 1h 12min
Beyond the Premier League: What's going on in England's lower leagues?
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 4, 2023 • 57min
Why are deep-lying midfielders getting more expensive?
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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 28, 2023 • 1h
Have Arsenal fixed their problems?
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 21, 2023 • 59min
Introducing Brentford’s recruitment strategy
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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 14, 2023 • 1h 4min
The tactical trends of the upcoming season
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 7, 2023 • 1h 6min
Inside the finances of football
Jon Mackenzie and Abhishek Raj are here to discuss the inner-workings of finance in football.What matters most when assessing the financial health of a football club?Why are the Glazers selling Manchester United now?Where did the financial troubles begin at Barcelona?Why have Chelsea brought in so many players?How can Arsenal afford their summer signings?This episode of the Tifo Football Podcast is presented by Jon Mackenzie, produced by Mike Zimmermann. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 31, 2023 • 1h 3min
The future of German football with Raphael Honigstein
Jon Mackenzie is here to talk about the future of German football with Raphael Honigstein.How much of Dortmund’s season was down to the way that Bayern’s season unfolded?What went wrong for Julian Nagelsmann at Bayern?Are Leipzig set up to challenge Bayern?Is the 50+1 rule holding back German teams in the Champions League?This episode of the Tifo Football Podcast is presented by Jon Mackenzie, produced by Mike Zimmermann. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 24, 2023 • 1h 7min
Erik ten Hag's Manchester United one year on
Jon Mackenzie, Kees van Hemmen and Aaron Moniz are here to evaluate Manchester United one year through the Erik ten Hag era.Rating Erik ten Hag’s 2022/23 season.Manchester United’s out of possession improvement.Any room for another Ten Hag twist in the market?What does a successful season look like for Manchester United next season?Check out Devils in the Details: https://open.spotify.com/show/1UfjWKYoz41kWYdzI9umb4?si=698a577c365543c5This episode of the Tifo Football Podcast is presented by Jon Mackenzie, produced by Mike Zimmermann. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 17, 2023 • 1h 7min
Women's World Cup 2023 Preview
Jon Mackenzie, Chloe Morgan and Jessy Parker Humphreys are here to preview the 2023 Women’s World Cup.Tournament overview: Australia/New Zealand time difference, logistics, media coverageEngland’s injury issues and expectations.Are the USA de facto favourites?Predictions: Winner, biggest disappointment, bold predictionsThis episode of the Tifo Football Podcast is presented by Jon Mackenzie, produced by Mike Zimmermann. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.