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Tifo Football Podcast

The Athletic·Hosted by Joe Devine, Jon Mackenzie, JJ Bull and Kaya Kaynak·624 episodes

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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.

Why listen

Tifo Football Podcast turns football news into smart, funny analysis with Joe Devine and a rotating group of The Athletic writers and analysts. Episodes mix Premier League reaction, tactical breakdowns, football politics, and recurring segments like Ring for Analysis, so listeners get both the week's talking points and the deeper context behind them. It is a strong fit for football fans who want more than scoreline reaction but still enjoy conversational chemistry and oddball tangents.

Episodes

1 hr 4 min
Jun 2, 2026
Would Iraola work at Liverpool? PSG three-peat? & Palace win another trophy

Liverpool sacking Arne Slot and potentially hiring Andoni Iraola, a possible Paris St Germain three-peat in the Champions League and Crystal Palace’s UEFA Conference League victory were all discussed in this episode of the Tifo Football podcast.This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Reuben Pinder, features Jon Mackenzie, Kaya Kaynak & Alex Barker and is produced by Steve Hankey.Join the Tifo Discord Server - https://discord.gg/6nMGtSyyNM Thumbnail: Ryan Pierse / Staff / Getty Images Sport via Getty Images 00:00 - a hungry and perfectly paced intro04:07 - Liverpool sack Slot16:47 - Liverpool under Iraola?29:49 - a break 29:51 - THE RONDO39:00 - PSG on for a three-peat?46:30 - Is the CL easier to win now than 10 years ago?51:15 - Arsenal’s PL victory parade55:12 - a break 55:14 - Palace won the Conference League Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 hr 8 min
May 30, 2026
LIVE: PSG Beat Arsenal in the Champions League Final & Slot Leaves Liverpool

Jon, Joe and Kaya were live on the studio sofa to talk Champion's League final and the potential of Iraola to Liverpoool Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 hr 4 min
May 30, 2026
Ring for Analysis: Part Two - Inside Arsenal’s Premier League Title

In this second and final part, Jon & Joe perform Ring for Analysis on the latter half of this article by James McNicholas https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7291434/2026/05/19/inside-arsenal-premier-league-title-win/Join the discord! https://discord.gg/CGVn8crYYa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 hr 26 min
May 28, 2026
Tottenham's executive failure, Italy's new top four & English teams dominance in Europe

The deeper, executive and management questions that surround the underperformance of clubs like Tottenham Hotspur, West Ham United, Chelsea and AC Milan plus Crystal Palace’s UEFA Conference League success were discussed on the latest Tifo Football podcast.This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie, Jack Pitt-Brooke & Jonathan Shainin and is produced by Steve Hankey.Equator magazine - https://www.equator.org/ Join the Tifo Discord Server - https://discord.gg/6nMGtSyyNMADRIAN DENNIS / Contributor / AFP via Getty ImagesRichard Heathcote / Staff / Getty Images Sport via Getty Images00:00 - a plain t-shirt intro09:32 - Executive malfunction at Tottenham Hotspur21:00 - consequences of coach choices27:54 - Jon’s tea party analogy and how ot make a good football system33:42 - A break33:44 - The Rondo 42:35 - Navigating “big club” versus “small club” operational policy49:40 - the problem with overly reducing football to numbers1:00:37 - another break1:00:39 - Crystal Palace won the Conference League!1:09:52 - Italy’s top four this season Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 hr 24 min
May 26, 2026
Goodbye Pep, West Ham inside read, Leeds & Farke debate & Points are BAD

The end of multiple eras at Manchester City & Liverpool, West Ham United’s relegation and the impressive survival of Leeds United were all discussed in this episode of the Tifo Football podcast.Plus, we draw Points Are Bad to a close…This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie, JJ Bull, Reuben Pinder & Kaya Kaynak and is produced by Steve Hankey.Join the Tifo Discord Server - https://discord.gg/6nMGtSyyNM Thumbnail: Carl Recine / Staff / Getty Images Sport via Getty Images 00:00 - a tunnel of intro08:22 - The Pep Guardiola era ends17:15 - Why one cannot fully celebrate Pep’s achievements…28:29 - An era drawing to an end at Anfield30:26 - a break 30:28 - THE RONDO43:10 - West Ham were relegated50:00 - West Ham transfer hit or miss quiz52:39 - Were West Ham unlucky?55:06 - a break 55:08 - Leeds United survive!1:09:30 - Points Are Bad ends! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 hr 11 min
May 24, 2026
LIVE: Tottenham Survive. Final Premier League Day Reaction

Jon and Joe are joined on the final day of the Premier League season by a slightly crunchy Alex Barker to talk Tottenham Hotspur's survival, West Ham's not. And ask: what was this season? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 hr 3 min
May 23, 2026
Ring for Analysis: Inside Arsenal’s Premier League Title

The story of Arsenal’s 2025-26 triumph is relatively unusual in modern football. Yes, it has some of the classic components: an exceptional team, a coaching guru and the obligatory enormous expenditure on transfers. But it is distinct because it is a tale of persistence and continuity.On this episode, Jon & Joe perform Ring for Analysis on this article by James McNicholas https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7291434/2026/05/19/inside-arsenal-premier-league-title-win/Join the discord! https://discord.gg/CGVn8crYYa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 hr 19 min
May 21, 2026
Arsenal Champions! Next season’s Top 4 predicted & Villa win the Europa League

Arsenal’s first Premier League title in 22 years, the fallout from the Championship playoffs spygate affair, who will challenge for the Premier League next season as Aston Villa’s Europa League success were all discussed on the latest Tifo Football podcast.This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie, Kaya Kaynak & Mehreen Khan and is produced by Steve Hankey.ADRIAN DENNIS / Contributor / AFP via Getty ImagesMaja Hitij / Staff / Getty Images Sport via Getty Images00:00 - A grade 9 intro07:11 - Arsenal are Premier League champions16:17 - Why Arsenal are worthy champions20:00 - What happens now it finally happens24:30 - Jon talks about Andoni Iraola27:23 - A break27:25 -The Rondo 34:00 - Southampton’s punishment for Spygate50:07 - another break50:09 - Early Premier League top 4 predictions for next season1:08:32 - Aston Villa win the Europa League! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 hr 17 min
May 19, 2026
Guardiola to leave Man City, Arsenal take a big step & Celtic win

Pep Guardiola will leave his role as Manchester City manager this summer, Enzo Maresca is expected to replace him. We discuss the impact Pep has made in the Premier League and what he should take up next. Also! Arsenal suffer past Burnley, Hearts get their hearts broken on the final day of the season and JJ attempts to turn around his Rondo form.This episode of the Tifo Football Podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features JJ Bull, Colin Millar & Reuben Pinder and is produced by Grayson Moody. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 hr 9 min
May 17, 2026
LIVE: The Problem with Salah's Statement, FA Cup Final & Carrick's Man Utd Future

Jon, Joe and sort of, kinda, producer Nathan were live in the studio to talk Mohammed Salah's socials, Pep Guardiola's 42nd(?) trophy and Michael Carrick's new contract. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 hr 2 min
May 16, 2026
Ring for Analysis: The solution to Italy's football crisis

Sassuolo, a tiny football club in Italy, are thriving. At a time when it feels as though Italian football is in crisis, Sassuolo are providing hope that some clubs are doing it the right way.On this episode, Jon & Joe perform Ring for Analysis on this article by James Horncastle: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7254743/2026/05/07/italy-football-crisis-sassuolo-carnevaliJoin the discord! https://discord.gg/CGVn8crYYa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 hr 4 min
May 14, 2026
Xabi Alonso to Chelsea? Future of set pieces, Scottish title & Spying

The Scottish Premiership title race going to the final day, the spygate scandal surrounding the Championship playoffs, rumours linking Xabi Alonson with the Chelsea manager seat and how to fix set pieces were all discussed on the latest Tifo Football podcast.This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie, JJ Bull & Hamzah Khalique-Loonat and is produced by Steve Hankey.00:00 - a febrile intro that jumps the shark07:12 - the drama in Scotland continues!13:35 - spygate!23:04 - A break23:06 - The Rondo 30:50 - Xabi Alonso to… Chelsea???44:00 - how set pieces may changeJulian Finney / Staff / Getty Images Sport via Getty ImagesFADEL SENNA / Contributor / AFP via Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 hr 12 min
May 12, 2026
Real Madrid chaos, Mourinho return? & Liverpool: Slot's future

Barcelona’s La Liga victory, ructions at Real Madrid, the possibility of Jose Mourinho returning to the Bernabeu as manager and Arne Slot’s Liverpool future were all discussed in this episode of the Tifo Football podcast.This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Mark Carey, Jack Pitt-Brooke & Reuben Pinder and is produced by Steve Hankey.Join the Tifo Discord Server - https://discord.gg/6nMGtSyyNM ANDY BUCHANAN / Contributor / AFP via GettyImages 00:00 - a Eureka intro4:58 - Barcelona have won La Liga6:14 - ruckuses at Real Madrid17:40 - Real Madrid’s tactical issues21:54 - a break 21:56 - THE RONDO25:48 - THE RONDO… again32:11 - Somehow, Mourinho returned?48:20 - Marcus Rashford to stay at Barca?50:47 - a break 50:50 - lacklustre Liverpool draw with inconsistent Chelsea1:05:39 - Points Are Bad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 hr
May 10, 2026
LIVE: Arsenal Squeeze Past West Ham to Keep the Title Alive

Jon, Joe and Kaya are live in the studio again to talk West Ham vs Arsenal, Man City vs Bournemouth and Fernandes vs Rice Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

57 min
May 9, 2026
Ring for Analysis: Part two - is John Terry his own worst enemy?

In the second and final part, Joe & Joe perform Ring for Analysis on an article by Daniel Taylor and Gregg Evans published in early April 2026. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7148627/2026/04/03/john-terry-chelseaJoin the discord! https://discord.gg/CGVn8crYYa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 hr 3 min
May 7, 2026
Arsenal's best week, Arteta's future & summer transfers

A fantastic week for Arsenal as they progressed to their first Champions League final in twenty years against Paris St Germain. We discuss the semi-final victory over Atlético Madrid, the stylistic choices Mikel Arteta has made on his road towards success with The Gunners and whether that will succeed in the end. We also look ahead to the future and where Arsenal may strengthen depending on how they do in the final month of the season.This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Kaya Kaynak & James McNicholas and is produced by Steve Hankey.Justin Setterfield / Staff / Getty Images Sport via Getty Images00:00 - a standard Tifo intro4:42 - The Arsenal atmosphere on a memorable Champions League night16:30 - Arsenal vs Atlético semi second leg20:30 - Bukayo Saka and England25:07 - A break25:09 - The Rondo 31:22 - Arsenal vs PSG in the Champions League final lookahead46:31 - another break46:33 - A crucial moment for Mikel Arteta59:48 - Arsenal’s summer plans? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 hr 17 min
May 5, 2026
Did Man City lose the Premier League? Chelsea's crisis deepens & Forest's incredible form

Manchester City’s 3-3 draw with Everton, Arsenal’s 3-0 win over Fulham and Chelsea’s humbling 3-1 defeat to Nottingham Forest in the Premier League were all discussed in this episode of the Tifo Football podcast.This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Seb Stafford-Bloor, JJ Bull & Reuben Pinder and is produced by Steve Hankey.Join the Tifo Discord Server - https://discord.gg/6nMGtSyyNM Alex Livesey / Stringer / Getty Images Europe via GettyImages00:00 - An odyssey of an intro 07:16 - Everton 3-3 Man City15:29 - Was this game a microcosm for the season?25:25 - Will Phil Foden sign a new deal at Man City?23:23 - Joe’s lovely roof garden28:24 - a break 28:26 - THE RONDO40:35 - Arsenal 3-0 Fulham and parrots47:30 - some permutationing51:46 - Things are still bad for Chelsea01:00:34 - Nottingham Forest are on fire!01:05:00 - a whip around Italy, Spain & Scotland1:08:34 - Points Are Bad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

49 min
May 3, 2026
LIVE: Man Utd Impress vs Liverpool & Tottenham Win Back-to-Back

Joe and Kaya are joined by producer Nathan on the mic and are live in the studio to talk Man U... nited vs Liverpool and Villa at home to Spurs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

42 min
May 2, 2026
Ring for Analysis: is John Terry his own worst enemy?

Despite the 'Captain, Leader, Legend' moniker at Chelsea, John Terry hasn't found the transition from player to coach straightforward. Added to which, his recent social media activity has drawn critical attention and comment. In part one of a two-part series, Joe & Joe perform Ring for Analysis on an article by Daniel Taylor and Gregg Evans published in early April 2026. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7148627/2026/04/03/john-terry-chelseaJoin the discord! https://discord.gg/CGVn8crYYa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

57 min
Apr 30, 2026
Arsenal referee decisions, PSG v Bayern & who will be in the Premier League next season?

Two differing Champions League semi-finals in Atlético Madrid 1-1 Arsenal & Paris St German 5-4 Bayern Munich, Scott Parker leaving as Burnley manager and the race for promotion to the Premier League were all discussed on this episode of the Tifo football podcast. This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie, Colin Millar & Kaya Kaynak and is produced by Steve Hankey.Join the Tifo Discord server - https://discord.gg/qKkNm2fb Angel Martinez / Stringer / Getty Images Europe via GettyImages-224447036200:00 - a sweet and delicious intro04:13 - Arsenal non-penalty decision18:35 - Will Atlético or Arsenal go through?24:34 - A break24:36 - The Rondo 31:40 - PSG vs Bayern Munich43:03 - ice cream football metaphor46:24 - another break46:26 - Scott Parker leaves Burnley 50:36 - Championship final day55:27 - What we didn’t talk about Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 hr 3 min
Apr 28, 2026
Man City's future, Arsenal's new corner routine & who will be relegated?

Manchester City and Chelsea reaching the 2026 FA Cup final, how a new set piece routine sealed victory for Arsenal against Newcastle United, the latest permutations of the Premier League survival battle and Hearts continued push for a historic Scottish title were all discussed in this episode of the Tifo Football podcast.This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Seb Stafford-Bloor, JJ Bull & Reuben Pinder and is produced by Steve Hankey.Join the Tifo Discord Server - https://discord.gg/6nMGtSyyNM Alex Livesey / Stringer / Getty Images Europe via GettyImages00:00 - A podcast intro 04:59 - A blue FA Cup final05:56 - What’s your favourite football kit?09:05 - back to the FA Cup13:48 - Man City’s depth options15:10 - Kompany to Man City post Guardiola?17:18 - What’s it like in Germany Seb?26:35 - Who’s going to win the FA Cup?29:14 - a break 29:15 - The Gunners take down The Magpies30:05 - Reuben does an impression of Steve31:13 - THE RONDO39:21 - The Premier League relegation battle51:51 - Reuben’s sad personal story52:44 - Hearts are still on course in Scotland!57:33 - Points Are Bad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 hr 11 min
Apr 25, 2026
Ring for Analysis: Leicester City's cautionary tale of incompetence, dysfunction and decline

It was just under 10 years ago, on May 7, 2016, that fans gathered outside Leicester City’s King Power Stadium to celebrate their side being crowned as the most unlikely champions in the history of English football. Fast-forward a decade and the club has been relegated to League One as part of an unthinkable decline.On today's episode, Joe & Jon perform Ring for Analysis, while reading through Rob Tanner's Leicester City post-mortem https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7218400/2026/04/23/leicester-city-relegation-inside-story/Join the discord! https://discord.gg/CGVn8crYYa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 hr 21 min
Apr 23, 2026
Chelsea sack Rosenior, why America fears relegation & Italy for Iran?

Chelsea sacking Liam Rosenior, the general track record of Chelsea’s current owners, the fear American owners have around relegation, Man City going top of the Premier League and the whispers that Italy could replace Iran at the 2026 World Cup were all discussed on this episode of the Tifo football podcast. Plus we speak to Bodø/Glimt’s Sporting Director Håvard Sakariassen!This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie, Mehreen Khan & and is produced by Steve Hankey.Join the Tifo Discord server - https://discord.gg/qKkNm2fb TOBY SHEPHEARD / Contributor / AFP via GettyImages 00:00 - a soft cheese intro05:02 - Liam Rosenior’s future post Chelsea sacking21:55 - Chelsea’s owners themselves32:41 - an advert break32:43 - More on Chelsea37:18 - how would missing out on Champions League affect Chelsea?40:02 - Leicester City relegated41:28 - Why American owners are worried about relegation45:36 - Jon’s soft book launch part 150:56 - Man City are top of the league54:52 - Italy to replace Iran at the World Cup???59:00 - Interview with Bodø/Glimt’s Sporting Director Håvard Sakariassen1:18:14 - Jon’s soft book launch part 2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 hr 8 min
Apr 21, 2026
Are Chelsea falling apart? Spurs improve & Marco Rose to Bournemouth?

Chelsea’s loss to Manchester United and the severe blow dealt to their Champions League qualification hopes, Tottenham’s dropping of two precious points at the death against Brighton in the race for survival and the potential appointment of Marco Rose at AFC Bournemouth were all discussed in this episode of the Tifo Football podcast.This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Seb Stafford-Bloor, JJ Bull & Reuben Pinder and is produced by Steve Hankey.Join the Tifo Discord Server - https://discord.gg/6nMGtSyyNMDARREN STAPLES / Contributor / AFP via GettyImages 00:00 - a familiar intro05:09 - Chelsea lose yet again09:40 - A crow attacked Joe’s wife!12:30 - Back to Chelsea18:10 - Chelsea fan protest21:33 - The difficulties Liam Rosenior faces27:00 - promising times for Man Utd30:10 - a break 30:12 - THE RONDO39:26 - Two precious points dropped for Tottenham49:26 - Will the Cherries soon be receiving a Rose?54:40 - Coventry City are back in the Premier League!1:00:25 - Reuben’s European holiday and befriending Villa fans1:01:37 - Points Are Bad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

59 min
Apr 19, 2026
LIVE: Have Arsenal lost control of the title race?

Joe, Jon and Kaya are once again live in the studio to once again discuss this weekend's title race permutations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 hr 14 min
Apr 17, 2026
Ring for Analysis: Why referees hate VAR

Graham Scott refereed in the Premier League for a decade before retiring in 2025 to return to his previous career as a journalist. He was a video assistant referee more than 100 times and brings a unique insight into how officials operate, both on the pitch and in the video booth.On today's episode, Joe & Jon perform Ring for Analysis, while reading through this fascinating insight into the mind of a referee, written by Graham Scott.https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7183601/2026/04/10/referees-var-video-review/Join the discord! https://discord.gg/CGVn8crYYa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 hr 23 min
Apr 16, 2026
Atletico Madrid's revolution & Where should Iraola manage next?

Atletico Madrid’s progress against Barcelona in the Champions League, their evolution under Diego Simeone and what the future holds for departing AFC Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola were all discussed on this episode of the Tifo football podcast. This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie, Kaya Kaynak & Colin Millar and is produced by Steve Hankey.Join the Tifo Discord server - https://discord.gg/qKkNm2fb Denis Doyle / Stringer / Getty Images Europe via Getty Images00:00 - An intro08:50 - Atletico Madrid knock out Barcelona19:30 - Atletico's evolution & Kaya’s quotes27:08 - CL permutations without full knowledge of results 32:10 - strongest CL winning narrative?37:28 - a break37:30 - THE RONDO 45:10 - Andoni Iraola will leave AFC Bournemouth 53:18 - Where should Iraola go next?1:04:17 - a recent media acquisition 1:18:18 - should football games be shorter? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 hr 13 min
Apr 14, 2026
De Zerbi's first Spurs game, West Ham's huge improvement & how good is Rio Ngumoha?

Yet another damaging defeat for Tottenham under new boss Roberto De Zerbi, a resurgent West Ham United and Liverpool’s rising star Rio Ngumoha were all discussed in this episode of the Tifo Football podcast.This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jack Pitt-Brooke, JJ Bull & Kaya Kaynak and is produced by Steve Hankey.Join the Tifo Discord Server - https://discord.gg/6nMGtSyyNM NICOLAS TUCAT / Contributor / AFP via GettyImages00:00 - an absolutely fine intro05:40 - More relegation strife for Tottenham24:28 - Impressive Granit Xhaka & Sunderland 28:14 - Would De Zerbi stay in the Championship?31:15 - a break 31:17 - THE RONDO37:43 - Resurgent West Ham!48:44 - Who’s going to go down? Who knows?!52:03 - Rio Ngumoha is great57:50 - Kaya’s film review1:07:25 - Points Are Bad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 hr 2 min
Apr 13, 2026
LIVE: The title race is back! Man City win, Arsenal lose

Joe, Jon and Kaya are live in the studio to discuss this weekend's title race permutations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 hr
Apr 10, 2026
Ring for Analysis: Part Two of The greatest Brian Clough story

On today's episode, Joe & Jon perform Ring for Analysis, while reading through the second and final part of this remarkable Brian Clough tale, written by Daniel Taylor https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/1289971/2019/10/15/the-remarkable-tale-of-two-boys-who-went-begging-for-pennies-and-ended-up-living-with-brian-clough/Join the discord! https://discord.gg/CGVn8crYYa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

57 min
Apr 8, 2026
Brilliant Bayern and can Man City really catch Arsenal?

Today Reuben Pinder is joined by Jon Mackenzie and Kaya Kaynak to discuss the latest results in the Champions League, the gang play a couple of quizzes, and with the run-in looming, they chat Arsenal and Man City.Join the Tifo Discord Server - https://discord.gg/6nMGtSyyNMThumbnail credit: Aitor Alcalde / Stringer / Getty Images Europe via GettyImages Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

57 min
Apr 2, 2026
Ring for Analysis: The greatest Brian Clough story

On today's episode, Joe & Jon perform Ring for Analysis, while reading through Part One of this remarkable Brian Clough tale, written by Daniel Taylor https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/1289971/2019/10/15/the-remarkable-tale-of-two-boys-who-went-begging-for-pennies-and-ended-up-living-with-brian-clough/Join the discord! https://discord.gg/CGVn8crYYa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 hr 21 min
Apr 1, 2026
De Zerbi & Ranking 2025’s Biggest Transfers

On Today's episode, Joe welcomes back Amitai Winehouse, Kaya Kaynak and Jon Mackenzie to chat all things Roberto De Zerbi, Italys international woes, and to take a look back at the season so far to decide who really won the 2025 summer transfer window?Try The Athletic for FREE for 30 days: https://theathletic.com/tifofootball📗 Tifo's new book, "How to Watch Football" is now available internationally: https://linktr.ee/tifobookJoin the Tifo Discord Server - https://discord.gg/6nMGtSyyNMThumbnail credit: CLEMENT MAHOUDEAU / Contributor / AFP via GettyImages Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 hr 6 min
Mar 30, 2026
Spurs, De Zerbi, Record Transfers & England's Squad

Book to see Tifo live in London: https://www.leicestersquaretheatre.com/show/tifo-live/On today's episode, Joe is joined by Colin Millar, JJ Bull & Reuben Pinder to discuss the news that Igor Tudor and Spurs are parting ways, who should be the next Spurs manager? The gang evaluate Tottenham's top 10 record transfers, and take a look at the England squad ahead of the summer. Plus, we hear from Colin about Kosovo's World Cup qualifying story, and Kaya's review of Lord of the Rings!Join the discord: https://discord.gg/RDFvU8gZeC  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

59 min
Mar 27, 2026
Ring for Analysis: Liverpool's Multi-Club Confusion

Two years ago, when Michael Edwards re-joined Liverpool to become CEO of Football for FSG, he did so with the recommendation that the American ownership group seek to expand their football portfolio and explore a multi-club model. But today, it seems unlikely that FSG will follow through on this expectation. On today's episode, Joe & Jon perform Ring for Analysis, while reading through James Pearce's story on this topic, discussing what this means for Liverpool, FSG and Michael Edwards' future. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7125072/2026/03/20/liverpool-fsg-michael-edwards-future/Join the discord! https://discord.gg/CGVn8crYYa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 hr 15 min
Mar 25, 2026
Where does Salah rank? Everton’s European hopes & MLS calendar shift

Mohamed Salah’s impending departure from Liverpool, the possibility of Everton playing in the Champions League next season, some juicy World Cup qualifiers including former champions Italy & the MLS Sprint season were all discussed on this episode of the Tifo football podcast. This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie, Reuben Pinder & Colin Millar and is produced by Steve Hankey.Join the Tifo Discord server - https://discord.gg/qKkNm2fb Michael Regan / Staff / Getty Images Europe via GettyImages-226415817300:00 - A Colin the Caterpillar & birdwatching intro08:07 - Mohamed Salah will be leaving Liverpool14:30 - One of the greatest in Premier League history?25:23 - Everton on a European tour?40:40 - A break40:42 - THE RONDO46:20 - Crunch World Cup qualifiers1:00:52 - Francesco Farioli1:08:21 - MLS Sprint season & questionable impressions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 hr 8 min
Mar 23, 2026
Guardiola masterclass? Arsenal wobble and Spurs relegation looms

Pep Guardiola’s tactical tweak to ensure victory for Man City over Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal in the League Cup final, Tottenham’s hugely significant defeat to Nottingham Forest and how the Premier League relegation battle now looks after such a significant setback for Spurs were all discussed in this episode of the Tifo Football podcastThis episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie, Thom Harris & Kaya Kaynak and is produced by Steve Hankey.Join the Tifo Discord Server - https://discord.gg/6nMGtSyyNM Alex Livesey / Stringer / Getty Images Europe via GettyImages-226682971000:00 - a not so safe space intro03:44 - Man City win the League Cup09:30 - The tactical job City did on Arsenal13:50 - hybrid or man marking18:50 - Arteta’s cautiousness?22:30 - the importance of Rodri25:00 - What say this for the title race?31:10 - Ben White returns to the England squad!32:15 - THE RONDO37:25 - a break 37:27 - Tottenham lose to Forest 46:01 - does relegation loom for Spurs?? We play a game51:45 - Joe’s horrendous historical leaders quiz56:05 - Kaya’s review of The Shining1:01:40 - Points Are Bad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

59 min
Mar 20, 2026
Ring for Analysis: How have Ratcliffe's Man Utd comments aged?

A year ago, Sir Jim Ratcliffe gave a series of interviews in which he spoke at length about the state of Manchester United’s squad, the decision over the future of Old Trafford, the position of then head coach Ruben Amorim, the club’s financial position, and plenty more. On today’s episode, Joe and Jon perform ‘Ring for Analysis’ while reading through this story written by Adam Crafton, Mark Critchley and Chris Weatherspoon: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7125144/2026/03/18/jim-ratcliffe-manchester-united-players-coach-finances/Join the discord! https://discord.gg/CGVn8crYYa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 hr 1 min
Mar 18, 2026
Can Arsenal win the quadruple? & How should they evolve in the summer?

In an Arsenal focused episode the possibility of a quadruple for The Gunners, the struggles of other English sides in the Champions League and the potential for tactical change from this season to next were all discussed on this episode of the Tifo football podcast.This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie, Kaya Kaynak & James McNicholas and is produced by Steve Hankey.Join the Tifo Discord server - https://discord.gg/qKkNm2fb Warren Little / Staff / Getty Images Europe via GettyImages00:00 - An Arsenal intro02:58 - Arsenal progress to Champions League last 808:40 - Can Arsenal do the quadruple?18:50 - English sides struggle in Europe26:56 - A break26:58 - THE RONDO35:03 - How should Arsenal evolve in the summer?42:00 - How will the Premier League tactics evolve next season? 49:50 - Man to man & hybrid marking54:30 - Will Arsenal win the League Cup?55:30 - Kaya’s Jurassic Park review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 hr 9 min
Mar 16, 2026
Arsenal move closer, is Bruno Fernandes POTS? And Chelsea's weird huddle

Differing fortunes for Arsenal and Manchester City in the Premier League title race, a potentially historical season for Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes & Chelsea’s bizarre centre circle huddle were all discussed in this episode of the Tifo Football podcastThis episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Reuben Pinder, Features Jon Mackenzie & Kaya Kaynak and is produced by Steve Hankey.Join the Tifo Discord Server - https://discord.gg/6nMGtSyyNM Carl Recine / Staff / Getty Images Europe via GettyImages-2259528439.jpg00:00 - an Oscar-worthy intro03:52 - Arsenal’s late win over Everton06:40 - Max Dowman12:24 - Gyökeres celebration… policed13:55 - West Ham & Man City draw 22:25 - Where does this leave the title race?30:07 -  a break30:09 - THE RONDO41:15 - Should Bruno Fernandes win Player of the season?51:10 - Chelsea’s huddle hullabaloo55:24 - Chelsea’s man marking malaise58:20 - Newcastle’s Barcelona blue print?1:00:31 - Points Are Bad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

50 min
Mar 13, 2026
Ring for Analysis: FIFA cut World Cup budget by $100m

FIFA has cut over $100 million from its operating budget for this summer’s World Cup in North America, with multiple departments at the organization’s U.S. headquarters in Miami asked to make “efficiencies”. On today’s episode, Joe and Jon perform ‘Ring for Analysis’ while reading through this story written by Adam Crafton: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7103618/2026/03/10/fifa-world-cup-budget-cut/?source=emp_shared_article Join the discord! https://discord.gg/CGVn8crYYa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 hr 3 min
Mar 11, 2026
Spurs GK chaos, Premier League’s weird away table and Messi & Barcelona

A truly nightmarish night for Tottenham Hotspur in the Champions League, the confusing and contrasting home and away records of some Premier League sides, a tough run for Manchester City, Newcastle United’s draw against Barcelona plus lean times for Leicester City were all discussed on the Tifo football podcast. This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie, Kaya Kaynak & Tomas Hill Lopez-Menchero and is produced by Steve Hankey.Join the Tifo Discord server - https://discord.gg/rJhFJSFnJn Eddie Keogh / Stringer / Getty Images Europe via GettyImages Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 hr 18 min
Mar 9, 2026
Which Premier League managers would be rehired? Is the big 6 finished? And Iran & the World Cup.

After a non-Premier League weekend, inspired by a Discord question we speculate what would happen if every single Premier League manager became a free agent in the summer. Would clubs stick or twist with their current coach? We play The Rondo, it’s another bad week for JJ…We discuss if the notion of The Big 6 clubs is done and dusted if Tottenham Hotspur are relegated.We then speak about how the current war in the Middle East may impact the men’s World Cup and is impacting the Women’s Asia Cup currently.  This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Reuben Pinder, JJ Bull & Colin Millar and is produced by Steve Hankey.Join the Tifo Discord Server - https://discord.gg/6nMGtSyyNM Tom Dulat / Stringer / Getty Images Europe via GettyImagesStu Forster / Staff / Getty Images Europe via GettyImages00:00 -  a dripping intro04:00 - Which PL teams would rehire their current manager if they had a clean slate?41:58 - a break42:00 - THE RONDO49:36 - a refreshed relegation opportunity for Tottenham55:10 - If Spurs go down, is the big 6 finished?1:03:05 - The impact of the war in Iran on football1:12 - Points Are Bad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 hr 9 min
Mar 5, 2026
Liverpool shock, Spurs panic & could Wrexham be promoted?

Liverpool’s shock defeat to bottom side Wolverhampton Wanderers, the likelihood of Tottenham Hotspur winning a game again plus the prospect of Wrexham achieving back to back to back to back promotions all the way to the Premier League were all discussed on the Tifo football podcast. This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features JJ Bull, Reuben Pinder & Jack Pitt-Brooke and is produced by Steve Hankey.Join the Tifo Discord server - https://discord.gg/qKkNm2fb Justin Setterfield / Staff / Getty Images Europe via GettyImages-225472585100:00 - an intro for Poppy 04:26 - Wolves beat Liverpool!09:40 - Where is the joy?19:40 - Stalling England's love train. 22:10 - The role Wolves will play in the relegation battle25:46 - Liverpool's forward line & candid Arne Slot31:52 - A break31:55 - THE RONDO37:08 - When will Tottenham win again? And birds of prey48:23 - Who is to blame?52:55 - The rise and rise and rise and rise(?) of Wrexham58:28 - How should we feel about Wrexham being promoted? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 hr 12 min
Mar 2, 2026
Arsenal beat Chelsea, a kind Champions League draw and Tottenham are in real danger

Arsenal’s narrow 2-1 win over Chelsea, the current state of affairs with regards to set pieces in the Premier League, the bracket for the knockout stages of the Champions League and Tottenham Hotspur tumbling closer to the Premier League abyss were all discussed in the latest Tifo football podcast.This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie, Seb Stafford-Bloor & Liam Twomey and is produced by Steve Hankey.Join the Tifo Discord Server - https://discord.gg/UnmbkFJP Mike Hewitt / Staff / Getty Images Europe via GettyImages-181350751800:00 -  A rogue intro02:40 - Arsenal set pieces subdue Chelsea10:20 - Chelsea’s disciplinary issues15:30 - Reece James: fitness & leadership 17:50 - Changing Chelsea set piece schemes19:20 - Set pieces need to stop!32:40 - Set peacocks33:55 - Can set pieces be beautiful?38:34 - THE RONDO44:14 - A break before A MUTINY44:16 - Seb wants to talk about video games48:10 - Jon wants to talk about Arsenal’s nerves53:16 - The Champions League last 16 bracket59:50 - Are we SURE Spurs won’t get relegated?1:05:45 - Points Are Bad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 hr 4 min
Feb 26, 2026
Man Utd rise, Man City momentum & Gyökeres plays best game

The positive momentum of both Manchester United & Manchester City, the shock exit of Internazionale from the Champions League at the hands or Norwegian side Bodø/Glimt and the improving form of Arsenal striker Viktor Gyökeres were all discussed on the Tifo football podcast. This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Kaya Kaynak, Thom Harris & Colin Millar and is produced by Steve Hankey.Join the Tifo Discord server - https://discord.gg/az6JGAGqPAUL ELLIS / Contributor / AFP via Getty Images00:00 - A scented intro04:35 - Man Utd momentum?09:24 - Benjamin Šeško starting?18:35 - Senne Lammens & shower gel24:17 - Champions League check in, Inter knocked out by brilliant Bodo Glimt!32:08 - A break32:10 - THE RONDO37:28 - Man City momentum 50:50 - Good Gyökeres57:00 - Colin's warm thoughts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 hr 4 min
Feb 23, 2026
Arsenal beat Tottenham & which relegation would be funniest?

Arsenal’s emphatic 4-1 victory away to Tottenham Hotspur in the North London derby plus a turbulent & troublesome season for Nottingham Forest were both discussed in the latest Tifo football podcast.This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features JJ Bull, Nick Miller, Kaya Kaynak & Alex Barker and is produced by Steve Hankey.Join the Tifo Discord Server - https://discord.gg/UnmbkFJP Mike Hewitt / Staff / Getty Images Europe via GettyImages-226300128100:00 - A sneaky intro04:10 - A sanctioned Arsenal intro06:13 - The skies of North London are Red10:00 - Why do players make unforced errors?17:00 - Cause for concern in Arsenal’s title tilt?20:17 - Has the new manager bounced already… bounced for Spurs?23:59 - Which team being relegated would be most funny?32:15 - The effect of going for the opposite thing34:17 - A break34:19 - THE RONDO40:18 - A Tricky season for Nottingham Forest44:38 - The logic of each managerial change54:30 - JJ’s parrot mask55:55 - Points Are Barkered Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

59 min
Feb 20, 2026
Inside Roberto De Zerbi's wild ride at Marseille

Roberto De Zerbi’s 18-months at Marseille featured real highs but also moments of severe turbulence, disputes with players and wildly inconsistent results. On today's episode, Jon Mackenzie and Joe Devine 'Ring For Analysis' while reading through Tom Burrow's long-read on the situation, originally published on The Athletic. Read the piece yourself: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7044950/2026/02/14/roberto-de-zerbi-marseille-reign-inside-story/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 hr 4 min
Feb 19, 2026
Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Darwin Nunez de-registered in Saudi

An incident of alleged racist abuse towards Real Madrid’s Vinícius Júnior by Benfica forward Gianluca Prestianni, Real Madrid’s improved form on the pitch, a bit of a blip for Barcelona and an unexpected situation for Darwin Nunez at Al-Hilal in the Saudi Pro League were all discussed on the Tifo football podcast. This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie, Kaya Kaynak & Tomas Hill Lopez-Menchero and is produced by Steve Hankey.Join the Tifo Discord Server - https://discord.gg/VUW7CRzJAngel Martinez / Stringer / Getty Images Europe via Getty Images00:00 - hola!03:05 - allegations of racism during Benfica vs Real Madrid match12:44 - Real Madrid’s recent results on the pitch23:35 - Squad refreshment for Real Madrid?31:28 - A break31:20 - Kaya’s screensaver & Joe’s delivery habits34:00 - Curling! And the hog line36:15 - Tifo’s Ring For Analysis39:43 - A Barcelona blip50:40 - Barcelona’s fascinating election54:36 - Darwin Nunez’s Saudi situation59:28 - Does moving to the Saudi league work out for players?1:02:37 - Tifo Discord plug! More about pets… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 hr 8 min
Feb 16, 2026
West Ham rally, Forest sack Dyche & Spurs hire Igor Tudor

The survival chances of West Ham United & Nottingham Forest plus the potential impact of new interim Tottenham Hotspur coach Igor Tudor were all discussed in the latest Tifo football podcast.This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features JJ Bull, Colin Millar & Reuben Pinder and is produced by Steve Hankey.Join the Tifo Discord Server - https://discord.gg/QCnuw27J Michael Regan / Staff / Getty Images Europe via GettyImages00:00 - an ocean-faring intro07:17 - West Ham United rally16:50 - Multiple formations & pitch size20:33 - The Nuno-fication of West Ham 24:47 - West Ham are in fine form… for now27:32 - Other sack happy Premier League clubs of the past31:55 - What went wrong for Dyche at Nottingham Forest?35:21 - Undermining behaviour in the workplace37:48 - Where Forest may have gone wrong40:21 - Who will go down?42:07 - A break42:09 - THE RONDO47:13 - The Tudor dynasty begins at Tottenham56:28 - How many more games will Spurs win this season?1:00:21 - Points Are Bad  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.