Tifo Football Podcast

The Guardian’s Ed Aarons joins Tifo to talk about his new book, Made In Africa. Charting the course of early pioneers and latter day stars, it examines the challenges faced by African players moving to the United Kingdom, exploring the treatment they faced and - often - the legacy they were able to leave in spite of such tremendous prejudice Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's happening with the new stadium expansion and the new training ground? How are the club expanding their commercial operation? Should supporters be concerned about transfer speculation? And which player has improved the most since Brendan Rodgers' arrival? The Athletic's Rob Tanner joins Tifo to discuss all of the above and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The A-League's transfer system is a unique beast. Joining Tifo to shine a light on it is Justin McMahon, head of football analysis at Sydney FC. Why are there no domestic transfer fees? How can you surprise a team you play three times a year? And how does opposition analysis work during a game? All these questions answered and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How good is Dominic Calvert-Lewin? What's the situation with Jean-Philippe Gbamin? And how successful was Everton's campaign with Angry Birds? Patrick Boyland of The Athletic joins Tifo to discuss the above and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Barrow AFC have been nicknamed "Barrowcelona" by their fans, for the progressive and attractive type of football they play. Manager, Ian Evatt, joins Tifo to discuss his approach to management - and how, influenced by Pep Guardiola, he's turned Barrow into the best non-league side in the country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why hasn't the club replaced their sporting director? How has the re-structure affected Jorge Mendes' role? And just how good is Adama Traore? Tim Spiers joins the Tifo team to discuss the above and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do you coach a team during a global pandemic? Well, Tifo spoke to James Clarkson, head coach of the Houston Dash, to find out. James discusses video conferencing for team meetings, how to deal with new arrivals locked-down as soon as they move to the city, and, just for fun, what it's like to coach a team *not* during a global pandemic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The PIF, Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund, is on the cusp of a takeover of Newcastle United. In this episode, James Montague explains why Saudi Arabia, and its Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, wants to buy a Premier League football club. And - how should Newcastle supports respond? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Raphael Honigstein joins Joe Devine and Seb Stafford-Bloor to answer the above questions and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alex Stewart, Seb Stafford-Bloor, Jack Pitt-Brooke and Charlie Eccleshare join Joe Devine to discuss the above and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.