Tifo Football Podcast

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  No goals for Spurs, are Villa in crisis? & Fulham make changes! 15.09.2026 1h 19min

  Tottenham still firing blanks in their 0-0 draw with Everton, another defeat for stuttering Aston Villa, a morale boosting draw for Fulham away to Liverpool and another fine result for Hull City, this time a draw at Chelsea were all discussed in this episode of the Tifo Football podcast.This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie, Reuben Pinder & Jacob Tanswell and is produced by Steve Hankey.Join the Tifo Discord Server - https://discord.gg/6nMGtSyyNM    Matt McNulty / Stringer / Getty Images Europe via Getty Images00:00 - a mewling intro04:25 - Californian Villains06:09 - Tottenham draw a blank again26:40 - THE RONDO33:23 - a quick break 33:25 - Aston Villa’s slow start & rebuild55:40 - Liverpool held by Fulham1:01:06 - a quick break1:01:08 - Arsenal defeat Sunderland1:05:18  - Hull City hold Chelsea1:12:31 - quick Championship trip, bad times for Coventry City Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Manchester City Win the Derby, but Are Arsenal Still Favourites? 13.09.2026 1h 1min

  A 10-man Manchester City beat Man Utd at Old Trafford. The visitors were reduced to 10 players halfway through the first half as Michael Oliver showed Phil Foden a red card for kicking out at Bruno Fernandes.Man City have a perfect record so far this season, with victories over Bournemouth, Palace, Coventry and now Man Utd. It’s 100% for City but 100% also for Enzo Maresca, who’s shown early in his tenure his desire to continue Pep Guardiola’s approach at Man City.Meanwhile: In two pivotal minutes, David Raya saved a penalty and Bruno Guimaraes scored a superb first goal for Arsenal. Bukayo Saka added a stoppage-time penalty to add gloss to the win.These result leave both teams on 12 points, four ahead of the next best team Hull City. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Ring for Analysis: Who is the real Enzo Fernandez? 12.09.2026 1h

  Enzo Fernandez might be the record British transfer but he’s also one of the most divisive players in the Premier League. Joe and Jon perform Ring for Analysis on an article by Daniel Taylor that explores the Manchester City player’s background and hears from the people who know him best. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7543079/2026/09/04/enzo-fernandez-character-profile/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Who will win the Ballon d'Or? & Barcelona, Arsenal & Liverpool in the Champions League 10.09.2026 1h 12min

  The favourites for the 2026 men’s Ballon d’Or, Champions League wins for Barcelona, Liverpool & Arsenal plus an exciting start to Ligue Un were all discussed in this episode of the Tifo Football podcast.This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Alex Barker, Anantaajith Raghuraman  & JJ Bull and is produced by Steve Hankey.Alex Grimm / Staff / Getty Images Europe via GettyImages Join the Tifo Discord Server - https://discord.gg/6nMGtSyyNM   00:00 - A well-skippered intro05:52 - Who will win the Ballon d’Or? But also Geoguesser & Balamory22:18 - A self-indulgent diversion29:21 -  a quick break 29:23 - THE RONDO36:41 - Barcelona are banging them in43:49 - Liverpool start the Champions League with a win!55:47 - another break55:49 - Napoli beaten by The Arsenal1:07:46 - A Ligue Un round up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Man Utd disappoint, Everton joy & will Fulham get relegated? 08.09.2026 1h 18min

  A late draw for Everton with Manchester United, another win for Manchester City, this time against Coventry City, a troubling defeat for Fulham against Crystal Palace and a smash & grab draw for Newcastle United against 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 Kaya Kaynak, Reuben Pinder & Thom Harris and is produced by Steve Hankey.Join the Tifo Discord Server - https://discord.gg/6nMGtSyyNMCarl Recine / Staff / Getty Images Europe via GettyImages-229381436800:00 - a hellooooo! Intro06:34 - Everton level late against Man Utd23:52 - THE RONDO30:37 - a quick break 30:39 - Manchester City defeat Coventry City41:09 - Points Are Bad update!43:00 - More Man City, some Coventry49:19 - Crystal Palace turn Fulham upside down1:02:39 - a quick break1:02:41 - Newcastle Utd peg back Bournemouth1:16:36 - A Spurs quiz! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Arsenal Remind Everyone Why They're Champions, Chelsea Stumble & Mourinho's Real Madrid Lose 06.09.2026 58min

  Goals from Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard helped Arsenal to an impressive comeback victory over Chelsea, who themselves again went ahead inside the first five minute.Are Arsenal fun to watch now? Does this game answer our questions about whether Chelsea can be title contenders? And how are Real Madrid getting on under Jose Mourinho? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Ring for Analysis: Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid Rebuild 05.09.2026 57min

  Jose Mourinho’s return to Real Madrid has seen the club invest €260million in the squad this summer. Joe and Jon perform Ring for Analysis on an article by Mario Cortegana, to look at the changes at the Bernabeu and if the normal rules of football apply to the world’s most valuable club. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7555807/2026/09/02/jose-mourinho-real-madrid-transfer-window-rebuild/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Rating Arsenal's transfer window, Everton fiasco & Man City's new midfield 03.09.2026 1h 16min

  The chaotic or coherent transfer activity of Arsenal, Eveton, Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City were all discussed in this episode of the Tifo Football podcast.This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie, Jack Pitt-Brooke & Kaya Kaynak and is produced by Steve Hankey.00:00 - A dead tree intro05:15 - How did Arsenal fare in the transfer window?26:34 - a quick break 26:35 - THE RONDO35:39 - Everton window and ownership situation 50:44 - How did Tottenham fare in the transfer window?01:03:46 - another break01:03:48 - How did Man City fare in the transfer window? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Man Utd's mentality, why Spurs will be fine & Newcastle aura 01.09.2026 1h 24min

  Manchester United’s victory over Ipswich Town, another win for Hull City, a statement away win for Newcastle United over Tottenham Hotspur, another draw for Liverpool, this time against Nottingham Forest plus Manchester City putting four past Crystal Palace were all discussed in this episode of the Tifo Football podcast.This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Colin Millar, Reuben Pinder & Thom Harris and is produced by Steve Hankey.00:00 - a tigerish intro04:20 - Man Utd triumph over the Tractor Boys21:51 - We lose our way significantly 24:33 - Another win for Hull City!32:24 - a quick break 32:26 - THE RONDO42:27 - Newcastle beat Tottenham!00:55 - Newcastle’s quick progress in new era01:00:55 - another break01:00:57 -  Liverpool draw again, this time to Forest01:14:08 - Man City punish Crystal Palace01:19:52 - after 2 games, who is going down??George Wood / Stringer / Getty Images Sport via Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Xabi Alonso's Chelsea & Premier League Tactical Chaos! 30.08.2026 1h 6min

  Xabi Alonso's Chelsea beat Brighton 4-3 in an entertaining game at Stamford Bridge this weekend, scoring three inside the first half. However, they finished the game with 26% possession, their lowest such statistic at home in 15 years. So, is this confirmation that the Premier League's tactical meta has shifted? Joe Devine is joined by Jon Mackenzie and Kaya Kaynak to discuss this, as well as Chelsea's changes of a title challenge this season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Ring for Analysis: Aston Villa Implosion 29.08.2026 58min

  For the second season in a row, Aston Villa have had a tough start to their campaign. Joe and Jon perform Ring for Analysis on an article by Jacob Tanswell, which explores whether the instability at Villa Park is a real issue, or if there are reasons to be hopeful. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7533338/2026/08/24/aston-villa-premier-league-brighton-watkins-emery/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Barcola to Liverpool, Chelsea’s Alonso debut & Fulham’s new era! 27.08.2026 1h 20min

  Bradley Barcola’s in principle move to Liverpool, the early signs of progress for Chelsea under Xabi Alonso, a new era at Fulham and the prospects for Crystal Palace were all discussed in this episode of the Tifo Football podcast.This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie, Jack Collins & Reuben Pinder and is produced by Steve Hankey.Juan Manuel Serrano Arce / Stringer / Getty Images Europe via GettyImages 00:00 - A ptotemic intro05:27 - Liverpool near Barcola signing18:08 - Chelsea’s first competitive game under Xabi Alonso35:45 - a quick break 35:47 - THE RONDO43:07 - Fulham’s new era!01:06:46  - another break01:06:48 Perilous times for Palace? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Man Utd & Spurs lose, Liverpool & City escape & Arsenal win - The Premier League is back 25.08.2026 1h 16min

  Manchester United’s defeat to Hull City, Brentford’s demolition of Tottenham Hotspur, a lively draw between Newcastle United and Liverpool, Manchester City’s comeback draw against AFC Bournemouth AND Arsenal’s comprehensive victory over Coventry City were all discussed in this episode of the Tifo Football podcast.This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Kaya Kaynak, Jon Mackenzie & Thom Harris and is produced by Steve Hankey.Stu Forster / Staff / Getty Images Europe via Getty Images00:00 - an intro with legs crossed05:34 - Hull City defeat Man Utd23:20 - Brentford bowl over Tottenham36:36 - a quick break 36:38 - THE RONDO - but also diaries and pickle44:01 - Newcastle & Liverpool share the spoils!01:00:40 - another break01:00:42 - Man City make a late comeback against Bournemouth01:09:58 - Arsenal cruise against Coventry City Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Ring for Analysis: How Pep Guardiola Haunts Football 22.08.2026 45min

  Pep Guardiola may be out of football, but his influence is everywhere. Joe and Jon reverse roles for this performance of Ring for Analysis as Jon reads the introduction to his book, The Spectre of Pep: How Guardiola Haunts Modern Football Tactics, which is out now. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Spectre-Pep-Guardiola-Football-Tactics/dp/1399631896 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Baleba to Man Utd? More Spurs ‘bomba’ signings! Konsa to Arsenal 20.08.2026 1h 7min

  Carlos Baleba’s mooted move to Manchester United, more “bomba” transfers from Tottenham Hotspur and the very functional, squad depth signing of Ezri Konsa by Arsenal were all discussed in this episode of the Tifo Football podcast.This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Kaya Kaynak, JJ Bull & Jack Pitt-Brooke and is produced by Steve Hankey.Mike Hewitt / Staff / Getty Images Sport via Getty Images00:00 - A good or bad intro06:16 - Man Utd midfield moves… and aliens21:45 - Premier League to Premier League transfers 30:23 - a quick break 30:25 - THE RONDO36:50 - More Spurs bomba signings!51:19 - another break51:21 - Arsenal sign Ezri Konsa01:00:20 - Attacking talent in the Premier League Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Arsenal stun Man City & how will Chelsea do this season? 18.08.2026 1h 9min

  Arsenal’s Community Shield victory over Manchester City, what we should expect from Chelsea this season and a buffet of transfer morsels were all discussed in this episode of the Tifo Football podcast.This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Kaya Kaynak, Alex Barker & Amitai Winehouse and is produced by Steve Hankey.ADRIAN DENNIS / Contributor / AFP via Getty Images00:00 - a perfectly cooked intro, in parts…06:48 - Arsenal win the Community Shield!18:04 - A morsel of The Athletic’s juicy DealSheet21:46 - Should Man City fans be worried?33:27 - a quick break 33:29 - THE RONDO37:40 - What should we expect of Chelsea? But first some Fulham55:47 - Is the role of the Sporting Director changing?1:01:07 - more transfer missives from Lord Amitai Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Ring for Analysis: Matthias Jaissle, Newcastle’s New Manager 15.08.2026 46min

  Matthias Jaissle arrives at Newcastle during another tumultuous summer for the Geordies. Joe and Jon perform Ring for Analysis on an article by Seb Stafford-Bloor, who spoke to former players and staff that have worked with the new Newcastle head coach in Saudi Arabia and Austria. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7494148/2026/08/06/matthias-jaissle-newcastle-united-profile/ Join the discord! https://discord.gg/CGVn8crYYa  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  How will Liverpool and Spurs do this season? And who will finish in the top 5? 12.08.2026 1h 16min

  We preview Liverpool and Spurs’ seasons under new managers Andoni Iraola and Roberto De Zerbi. What will their sides look like, how is their transfer business looking and who will finish in the top five are all discussion topics discussed in this episode of the Tifo Football podcast.This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie, Dan Kilpatrick & JJ Bull and is produced by Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Man Utd fun! Rodri to Barcelona? And what will Maresca’s Man City be? 06.08.2026 1h 2min

  How fun will Manchester United be to watch this season, how good a fit is Rodri potentially moving to Barcelona be and how will Manchester City fare this season in the post Pep Guardiola were all discussed in this episode of the Tifo Football podcast.This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie, Colin Millar & JJ Bull and is produced by Steve Hankey.Join the Tifo Discord Server - https://discord.gg/6nMGtSyyNM Joe & Jon in conversation Tuesday 15th September - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-spectre-of-pep-guardiola-book-launch-with-jon-mackenzie-tickets-1990115339553 Molly Darlington / Stringer  / Getty Images Sport via Getty ImagesTimecodes00:00 - an intro of Parish notices06:40 - Will Man Utd be fun this season?28:57 - a break28:59 - THE RONDO35:03 - Rodri to… Barcelona???44:20 - a break44:22 - How will Man City fare? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  FIFA scandal, Vini Jr to Arsenal? Other transfers & Newcastle’s new manager 04.08.2026 1h 25min

  A tricky week at the top of FIFA for Gianni Infantino, the rumours around some potentially huge Brazilian transfers for Arsenal, moves for more established names across the rest of the Premier League plus Matthias Jaissle replacing Eddie Howe at Newcastle United  were all discussed in this episode of the Tifo Football podcast.This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Reuben Pinder, Jon Mackenzie, Thom Harris & Seb Stafford Bloor and is produced by Steve Hankey.Join the Tifo Discord Server - https://discord.gg/6nMGtSyyNM Carl Recine / Staff / Getty Images Sport via Getty Images00:00 - an intro of welcome returns07:13 - A week to forget to Gianni Infantino24:51 - a quick break 24:53 - THE RONDO30:13 - What happens if Arsenal actually sign Vinicius Jr?47:49 - Tottenham’s strong window full of bombas59:22- another break59:24 - Bringing in wise elders for Chelsea’s tyros1:09:22 - Howe do Newcastle United move on from Eddie? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.