Tifo Football Podcast

The Euros have begun! Italy beat Turkey 3-0 in the opening game of the tournament, and here to dissect the game is Alex Stewart, Seb Stafford-Bloor and Joe Devine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe tries to keep up with Seb and Alex as the team make their predictions ahead of Euro2020.Who will be the biggest disappointments of the tournament? There are too many prospects to follow in that one.Who are the ones to watch you’ve never heard of, including the hotly contested prize; "best Eastern European midfield".Sadly, we have a pretty good idea what the most controversial subject will be. and it hasn't got much to do with football. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe returns! Accompanied by Seb, just Seb, there's a heated debate about the Europa League Final: what exactly was Solskjaer thinking about with his subs? Was he right? And why do we care so much?All of that lead to what might be the most epic penalty shootout? (we did have a vague memory of a better one but we couldn't remember enough about it to actually bring it up). Villareal's penalties, in particular, seemed to defy the laws of pressure.Things were rounded off nicely with some (perversely) fond memories of the European Super League and a few thoughts about Pochettino's unexpected approach from Spurs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seb and JJ are holding the fort again; under discussion: the final games of the season across Europe. Why are Everton so thoroughly quite good?!Lille are crowned French champions, Atleti seal victory in La Liga, and Callum Davidson is everyone's hero as St Johnstone win the cup... twice!The last UCL places are decided in England and Italy with Leicester suffering disappointment again and, much to Seb's dismay, Juventus scraping home without Cristiano Ronaldo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chelsea were out for revenge against their FA Cup final vanquishers Leicester City. Seb and JJ pick apart the Premier League rematch which came just 75 hours after the Wembley showpiece.The midweek action also saw a goal of the season contender, an exquisite chip from Edinson Cavani, and (much to Seb's dismay) there was another chaotic Spurs performance resulting in defeat at home to Villa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seb and Alex very much enjoyed watching The FA Cup final and were taken by Youri Tieleman's influence on the game, the incredible strength of Kasper Schmeichel’s wrists, and promising young liberos.They also took advantage of Joe's absence to indulge themselves with a look at the Ligue 2 promotion race, the prospects of a Florentine hotshot, and a thrilling final-round championship climax in Turkey featuring some familiar faces. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

JJ Bull, Alex Stewart, and Joe Devine discuss the Premier League's midweek action including a shock Arsenal win over Chelsea and an intriguing match-up between stuttering Leicester and a much-changed Man United.There's an extra special treat this week, too, as Seb Stafford-Bloor sits down with legendary commentator and author of new sort-of-memoir, "Not For Me, Clive". It is of course, as you've guessed, or as you'll know if you've read the episode title, none other than Clive Tyldesley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seb, Alex and JJ shake off the creaks and wobwebs of a Monday morning as they chat through (most of) the weekend’s Premier League action, with an important sojourn to Ligue 1 to acknowledge football's latest fairytale.On the agenda: a mock-up, or should that be a mockery, of this year's Champions League final, the increasingly entertaining Mason Greenwood, and Willian’s return to the scoresheet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe, Seb, and JJ reflect on the Champions League semi-finals, featuring an imperious defensive performance by Manchester City, the dairy way to express your appreciation of Phil Foden, and some spectacular antics from a particularly petulant PSG.The other semi saw a solid and convinving Chelsea win, thanks in no small part to a dramatic capitulation from Real Madrid. The Madridistas were not amused! (we were). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Exciting times on the podcast as we welcome brand spanking new Tifo recruit JJ Bull: his first staff job is to tell us all about Arsenal's strikerless system.Joe and Seb talk through the ins and the outs of the Manchester United protests which put paid to yesterday's game against Liverpool at Old Trafford, and we find out all about Edinson Cavani's (reputed) passion for hunting.All of this, and much more, on today's episode of the Tifo Football Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Manchester City and PSG play a game of two halves, Neymar appears and disappears, and Chelsea control Madrid.Alex and Joe saunter through the Champions League fixtures this week, stopping along the way to visit the Sopranos and Christina Aguilera. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seb and Alex are once again joined by The Athletic's Nick Miller, (Joe stayed up to watch The Oscars) to discuss the 'joy of watching' Allan Saint-Maximin, a soon-to-be well-oiled Chelsea team, some comically bad time-keeping from a referee in Seville and why it STILL wasn't a bad idea to sack Jose Mourinho a week before the League Cup final! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Super League has been shut down, for now... Joe, Seb and Alex reflect on its demise, discuss what repercussions the individuals or indeed clubs should face and what 50+1 ownership means... Plus Seb’s team played Alex’s team, so some *actual* football got a mention too.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James Montague, author of 'The Billionaires Club', joins the podcast to talk through the mechanics of the proposed breakaway Super League, while Joe, Alex and Seb react to the news of Jose Mourinho's sacking. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe, Seb and Alex discuss the Champions League and ask such questions as is De Bruyne the best all-round midfielder in the world? Is Neymar under-appreciated? Why are there no notes on the Chelsea vs Porto game?Plus, Seb sits down with renown author and journalist Mike Calvin to discuss his new book: 'Whose Game Is It Anyway?' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe, Seb and Tifo super-sub, The Athletic's Nick Miller, discuss the Sheringham-Berbatov-Carrick trophy, what came first: team spirit or good results for David Moyes' West Ham and whether or not Leeds traded Bielsa-Ball for a smash and grab victory?  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe, Seb and Alex discuss walking synonyms, Game of Thrones analogies, floor cleaning, and furniture adverts... Oh and the small matter of how Real Madrid, Liverpool, PSG, Bayern, Chelsea, Porto, Man City and Dortmund began their Champions League quarter-finals.Plus, how Kevin de Bruyne's data analysts got him a bumper new deal at Man City. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Manchester City are 6/1 to win the quadruple. Can they? Also, what does Sheffield United's impending relegation tell us about Leeds United's future? Arsenal are back in losing ways, or Liverpool are back in winning ways, you decide. And how many of Europe's elite might not make it to the Champions League next season? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe, Alex and Seb respond to your questions... Is Sergio Aguero better than Alan Shearer? Would a combined Dutch/Belgian league actually work? Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's scouting tips and what do horses really dream of? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe returns to talk England with Alex and Seb. Can they actually win the Euros? Which of Gareth Southgate's brilliant attacking players is going to miss out? Also: Qatar. With Norway's players protesting over the weekend, what's expected of international players in this situation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.