

Tifo Football Podcast
The Athletic
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.
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Jul 2, 2020 • 56min
Paul & Jo Lake: I'm Not Really Here
Paul and Jo Lake, husband and wife, join Tifo to discuss the process of writing Paul's autobiography (ghostwritten by Jo). Paul's story deals with elation and depression; when life doesn't work out the way you expect it to. The couple discuss the intimate nature of the writing process, their feelings a nearly a decade after release, and the reality and impact of serious injury behind the scenes.. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 30, 2020 • 34min
What's Going On At Hull City?
Link to Adam's Hull City investigation: https://theathletic.co.uk/1885422/2020/06/22/hull-city-tigers-allam-championship/?=contentaudio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 25, 2020 • 1h 7min
Muddy Knees Media Co-Founder Iain Macintosh
He sold black bin bags and worked on building sites, but now - Iain Macintosh - the co-founder of Muddy Knees Media, is one of the dedicated team responsible for a podcast sensation. Namely, the Totally Football Show, flagship podcast of the Muddy Knees production house, and vehicle for high flyers such as James Richardson and Producer Ben (now Executive Producer). Iain joins Tifo to answer all sorts of questions about his career to date, the podcast industry, football journalism, and the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 23, 2020 • 1h 3min
What's Going On At Bournemouth?
A high dependence on broadcasting income, an 83% wages-to-turnover ratio, and a difficult set of fixtures ahead, what could relegation look like for AFC Bournemouth? Peter Rutzler joins Tifo to discuss the above, plus, why does the club struggle with the return of injured players? What happened with Ryan Fraser? And what's the future for Eddie Howe? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 18, 2020 • 55min
The Transfer Market & 21st Club
When will the transfer window come back? What can we expect? How much has the Covid-19 pandemic impacted football's finances? Omar Chaudhuri of 21st Club joins Tifo to discuss the above, AND the work he is doing with the Canadian Premier League. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 16, 2020 • 43min
What's Going On At Watford? 2020 Edition
Can Watford survive the drop? Who are the key players in the hunt for safety? Just what happened with Quique Sánchez Flores' second stint at the club? And what about Watford's several young, exciting talents; how close are they to first team appearances? Adam Leventhal joins Tifo to discuss all of the above and more on this special cross-over episode of The Athletic's Premier League Countdown Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 11, 2020 • 53min
Which Football Club Should You Buy?
Tifo is joined by Charles Gould, Founder of Retexo, a data and analytics company with a difference. Charles helps ownership groups find their perfect staff, with an emphasis on sporting directors. Retexo also helps groups decide which football clubs to invest in, and, builds in-depth networks of coaches in order to search out those undervalued in the marketplace. Also, Charles has met a psychopath. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 9, 2020 • 45min
What's Going On At Manchester City? 2020 Edition
Football in returning, and Sam Lee joins Tifo to discuss all things Manchester City. Can the team win the Champions League? How have defensive injuries, Fernadinho's new role and Rodri's arrival impacted the season? And what's the latest with the case currently at the Court of Arbitration for Sport? All of the above and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 4, 2020 • 43min
Ian Burchnall, Head Coach of Östersunds FK
Ian Burchnall, 37 year old from Leicester, is Head Coach at Östersunds FK in Sweden's top football league, a role previously held by Graham Potter. Ian discusses his coaching philosophy, the importance of networking, the extracurricular activities he and his players engage in such as an annual performance in the town (last year's was a musical), and the life of a British coach abroad with his family. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 2, 2020 • 60min
What's Going On At Southampton? 2020 Edition
Two points away from Ralph Hasenhuttl's safe 36, will Southampton beat the drop? (Yes). What was so special about Danny Ings this season? How bad would a Højbjerg departure be? And why does the academy have so few Premier League-level coaches? All this and more, as Tifo are joined by Carl Anka of The Athletic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


