Tifo Football Podcast

Unai Emery's time at Arsenal got off to a flying start, with a long unbeaten run after initial league defeats to Chelsea and Manchester City. But since, it's not been plain sailing. Alex & Joe discuss the team, their loss to Manchester United, if there's any space for Mesut Ozil, and just what is going on with Aaron Ramsey? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Less pressing, additional players, a new formation & a tweaked system. How has Jurgen Klopp adapted the Liverpool of last season, into the team currently at the top of the Premier League table? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A first in a series of interviews with football journalists, exploring different aspects of the profession.In this episode, Seb Stafford-Bloor chats with the chief sports writer for The Independent, Jonathan Liew, about match reporting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does Mauricio Pochettino want? Will he take the Manchester United job, or stay at Spurs? And what's happening with Tottenham's new stadium? Seb Stafford-Bloor joins Joe to discuss all of the above, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alex and Joe discuss Manchester City's victory over Liverpool, and the new look at Solskjaer's Manchester United. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seb Stafford-Bloor is joined by Jonathan Northcroft, to discuss his book Deadlines and Darts with Dele; Jonathan's diary from following England at the 2018 World Cup - celebrating England's rebirth in Russia and other unexpected tales. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alex and Joe get all excited about Ralph Hasenhüttl at Southampton, after Arsenal suffered a surprise loss at St Mary's this weekend. Also discussed is the idea of tactical identity amongst the top six clubs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe and Alex discuss how Manchester City were defeated in their recent trip to Stamford Bridge by an excellently drilled Chelsea side. There's also talk of Ralph Hassenhutl at Southampton, and a few more bits for good measure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe and Alex return. For this, the first in the new season, the pair look at Manchester United, their work against Southampton at the weekend, a little on the outgoing Mark Hughes, and potential replacements for Jose Mourinho. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seb Stafford-Bloor is joined by Daniel Taylor, Chief Football Writer for The Guardian and the Observer and ghostwriter of Kevin Keegan's autobiography 'My Life in Football'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonathan Wilson speaks to Tifo's Seb Stafford-Bloor about his new book The Barcelona Legacy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seb Stafford-Bloor is joined by Michael Calvin, sports journalist and author of State of Play: Under the Skin of the Modern Game. Michael discusses the personal stories that are the bedrock of football. From the isolation of young players to scary concussion statistics, from mental health to money - Michael gets under the skin of football and reveals why it is truly the game of our lives.You can purchase State of Play here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/State-Play-Under-Skin-Modern/dp/178089631X/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

France win a thrilling game against Croatia and lift the World Cup trophy. The Tifo team discuss the tactics of the game, and their favourite moments & goals from the entire tournament alongside a teary and emotional Philippe, buoyed by the victory of his home nation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Tifo team gather to discuss Belgium's victory over England and their Team of the Tournament, along with some comment responses. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sorrow, heartbreak, dismay. Three abstract concepts that Croatian fans are definitely not experiencing on Day 23 of the World Cup. It's curtains for England, and the Tifo team gather to discuss the second semi-final & England's performance weighted against an impressive and, ultimately, superior Croatia team. Also: How might Croatia shape up against France? And another word on Raheem Sterling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

France edge Belgium to the World Cup final. The Tifo team gathers to discuss the game in its aftermath, the tactical tweaks; a Fellaini False 10 and a positive, impressive French performance. There's also hypothetical talk of England making the final day, and a tallying of points for podcasters! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

England ease past Sweden on their way to meet Croatia in the semi-finals, who nearly stumbled to a positive Russia before finishing off the hosts on penalties. The Tifo team gathers to discuss the day's events. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's day 20, and the Tifo team are gathered to discuss Brazil, Belgium, France and Uruguay. Swedish-Londoner Alexander pops in to say hello and give us the lowdown on England's challenge on Saturday, plus Alex & Joe are befuddled and overjoyed by Roberto Martinez's formation-shifting Belgium. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

England win a penalty shoot-out, Sweden surprise a brittle Switzerland, and Alex talks about Hyperion - the best book of all time. It's day 19, here's the Tifo team's thoughts on both games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Tifo team are a man down, but Joe & Alex muddle through, discussing Day 18's fantastic offering: Brazil versus Mexico and Belgium versus Japan. On a non-footballing note, Philippe left his diary in the office, and this podcast includes select passages. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.