Tifo Football Podcast

Would Iraola work at Liverpool? PSG three-peat? & Palace win another trophy 02.06.2026 1h 4m

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.

LIVE: PSG Beat Arsenal in the Champions League Final & Slot Leaves Liverpool 30.05.2026 1h 8m

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.

Ring for Analysis: Part Two - Inside Arsenal’s Premier League Title 30.05.2026 1h 4m

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.

Tottenham's executive failure, Italy's new top four & English teams dominance in Europe 28.05.2026 1h 26m

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.

Goodbye Pep, West Ham inside read, Leeds & Farke debate & Points are BAD 26.05.2026 1h 24m

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.

LIVE: Tottenham Survive. Final Premier League Day Reaction 24.05.2026 1h 11m

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.

Ring for Analysis: Inside Arsenal’s Premier League Title 23.05.2026 1h 3m

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.

Arsenal Champions! Next season’s Top 4 predicted & Villa win the Europa League 21.05.2026 1h 19m

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.

Guardiola to leave Man City, Arsenal take a big step & Celtic win 19.05.2026 1h 17m

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.

LIVE: The Problem with Salah's Statement, FA Cup Final & Carrick's Man Utd Future 17.05.2026 1h 9m

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.

Ring for Analysis: The solution to Italy's football crisis 16.05.2026 1h 2m

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.

Xabi Alonso to Chelsea? Future of set pieces, Scottish title & Spying 14.05.2026 1h 4m

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.

Real Madrid chaos, Mourinho return? & Liverpool: Slot's future 12.05.2026 1h 12m

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.

LIVE: Arsenal Squeeze Past West Ham to Keep the Title Alive 10.05.2026 1h

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.

Ring for Analysis: Part two - is John Terry his own worst enemy? 09.05.2026 57m

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.

Arsenal's best week, Arteta's future & summer transfers 07.05.2026 1h 3m

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.

Did Man City lose the Premier League? Chelsea's crisis deepens & Forest's incredible form 05.05.2026 1h 17m

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.

LIVE: Man Utd Impress vs Liverpool & Tottenham Win Back-to-Back 03.05.2026 49m

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.

Ring for Analysis: is John Terry his own worst enemy? 02.05.2026 42m

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.

Arsenal referee decisions, PSG v Bayern & who will be in the Premier League next season? 30.04.2026 57m

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.