Tactical Analysis

Football wouldn’t be the same without some of the more robust players we’ve seen over the years. From Graeme Souness’ full blooded approach to the game, to the modern player’s evolution into a discreet saboteur, we’re on top of it all. Features high tackles, red mist and many chinnings. This show is sponsored by bet365 Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: [email protected] ***Please take the time to rate and review us on iTunes or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alex and Joe get all excited about Ralph Hasenhüttl at Southampton, after Arsenal suffered a surprise loss at St Mary's this weekend. Also discussed is the idea of tactical identity amongst the top six clubs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We talk about the questions of race and racism in sports media that Raheem Sterling has helped surface, about why it's necessary to think critically about race simply to do soccer analysis well, and then over to the weirdness of Chelsea - Man City and why are Chelsea so good at defending sometimes... and finally the relegation scrap. A lot in here! Caley got to talk about discourse.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSupport the show

Back in the studio this week is Quickly Kevin regular Tom Craine as we take a look at Terry Smith's failed spell at Chester City in the late 90s. Deploying such tactics as 'regular 442 rules', appointing "three captains" and passing on half time advice such as "they keep putting it in the hole"; Terry (an American who came to the English football league via the NFL) had been accused of not knowing much about football. We took to a Chester City documentary to discover the truth. There's also an update on Man Utd's away hotel room pairings and an amazing new Eddie McGoldrick chant. Twitter: @quicklykevin Facebook: quicklykevin Instagram: quicklykevin Email: hello@quicklykevin For your chance to win an exclusive 'Graham Says: Hit Les' Quickly Kevin mug leave us a 90's Football based 'Review Haiku' on iTunes!! Thanks, Chris, Josh and Michael. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gary is joined by former Everton and Southampton 1st team assistant coach, Fran Alonso. Currently the head coach at University of Liverpool, Fran discusses the impact of Spanish culture on the English game, working alongside Ronald Koeman and Mauricio Pochettino, feedback for elite players, and match day for an assistant coach. They also discuss the growth of tactics in the women's game and Fran's role as Technical Director with Southampton Women's FC. This culture podcast is brought to you by WorldStrides Excel.

Gary is joined by expert tactical analyst Adin Osmanbasic to discuss the his views on the game. Adin has worked with Columbus Crew in MLS and writes for leading tactical website Spielvrlagerung. They discuss how coaching and analysis have merged, influence of Rene Maric, positional play and the type of player you require, social media, coach education, Pep & Jose, and of course, he has phenomenal advice for coaches who are looking at improving the depth of their analysis.

We once again ride the Fortnite bus into our favourite sport/dramedy as we look ahead to the most anticipated ding dong of the season so far as Man City visit Anfield (via a new route), Spurs try to compose themselves after doing their best to halt a Lionel Messi masterclass and Jose Mourinho gets ready to tussle with his old foe Rafa Benitez. On top of all this, cabbages fly, England try a bold new technique of planning ahead, and dinner is on Mike Ashley. This show is sponsored by bet365 Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: [email protected] ***Please take the time to rate and review us on iTunes or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Further reading: Antonia Valencia gets himself in a bit of trouble: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45730077 A testing evening for Spurs: https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/european/mauricio-pochettino-tottenham-barcelona-lionel-messi-destroyed-a8567621.html Ross Barkley on Maurizio Sarri’s methods: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/oct/03/ross-barkley-maurizio-sarri-chelsea The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo, Daniel Storey, Matt Davies-Adams and Michael Cox wax lyrical about Liverpool’s draw with Chelsea and mull over Mou’s self-sabotage. Plus, Champions League, WSL, the artists formerly known as Videoton RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Chelsea 1 - 1 Liverpool (02m 00s)• PART 1b: City, Spurs, Arsenal and mistaken identities (10m 50s)• PART 2a: West Ham 3 - 1 Man United and Mou’s dirty protest (15m 30s) • PART 2b: Can Valencia do a Sevilla? - with Alvaro Romeo (25m 00s) • PART 2c: Totally Live in Manchester and classic football shirt chat (29m 00s) • PART 3a: Champions League previews and the artists formerly known as Videoton (32m 40s) • PART 3b: European round-up and WSL news (37m 00s) • PART 4: The rest of the weekend’s action and the new Lewandowski (45m 20s) • PART 5: The odds with Paddy Power’s Lee Price (53m 30s)• PART 6: Exeunt omnes and a word on Jurassic Park (55m 40s) LIVE NEWS:• [**Totally Football Live in Manchester on Friday 5 October** at the RNCM will feature Jimbo, Rory Smith, Daniel Storey and James Horncastle](https://www.seetickets.com/tour/the-totally-football-show-live) - and [**we're giving away £150 of clobber from classicfootballshirts.co.uk**](www.classicfootballshirts.co.uk)CHARITY NEWS:• we’re working with **CALM**, the Campaign Against Living Miserably, who are dedicated to preventing male suicide. [Head to the Calm Zone](https://www.thecalmzone.net/) PARISH NOTICES:• we’re sponsored by [**Paddy Power** - home of the Money Back Special](http://www.paddypower.com/) GET IN TOUCH:• find us on [**Facebook**](https://www.facebook.com/thetotallyfootballshow/) • send us a [**tweet: @TheTotallyShow **](http://www.twitter.com/thetotallyshow) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gary Neville and Martin Tyler discuss England's tactics with playing out from defence and Neville reveals some personal experiences on where it's been both good and bad, including when Manchester United faced Barcelona in the 2009 Champions League final. The Gary Neville Podcast is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/the-gary-neville-podcast You can listen to The Gary Neville Podcast on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play The Gary Neville Podcast". Watch every episode of The Gary Neville Podcast on YouTube here: The Gary Neville Podcast on YouTube For all the latest Premier League news, head to skysports.com/premier-league For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]

France win a thrilling game against Croatia and lift the World Cup trophy. The Tifo team discuss the tactics of the game, and their favourite moments & goals from the entire tournament alongside a teary and emotional Philippe, buoyed by the victory of his home nation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

France edge Belgium to the World Cup final. The Tifo team gathers to discuss the game in its aftermath, the tactical tweaks; a Fellaini False 10 and a positive, impressive French performance. There's also hypothetical talk of England making the final day, and a tallying of points for podcasters! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tactical whizz man Roberto Martinez masterminded an impressive win over Brazil as Belgium show what they’re made of, while France continued to do exactly what they need to do, giving the terrifying impression that they’re hiding the true scale of their power. Also Hugh Lloris got a dragon fly in his mouth. Urgh. Elsewhere Gary Neville has some interesting moments, there’s an alternative view of Mark Lawrenson and an update from our beloved Stewart Donaldson. If that still isn’t enough for you then we also look ahead to a couple of games that are taking place this afternoon… This show is sponsored by bet365 Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: [email protected] ***Please take the time to rate and review us on iTunes or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Further reading Alan Shearer isn’t happy with Neymar: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44748245 Roberto Martinez, tactical genius: https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/brazil-vs-belgium-world-cup-2018-kevin-de-bruyne-goal-highlights-replay-roberto-martinez-tactics-how-a8435616.html How England should approach Sweden: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/jul/06/three-things-england-get-right-defeat-sweden-world-cup-quarter-final The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's day 20, and the Tifo team are gathered to discuss Brazil, Belgium, France and Uruguay. Swedish-Londoner Alexander pops in to say hello and give us the lowdown on England's challenge on Saturday, plus Alex & Joe are befuddled and overjoyed by Roberto Martinez's formation-shifting Belgium. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gary talks to a group of coaches with an incredible range of experiences and views on the game. Craig Harrington (former Turks & Caicos Head Coach), Erwin van Bennekom (Duke Women's Soccer Coach), Jose Maria Bakero (Barcelona and Spain player) and Dan Micchiche (England U-16 Coach) discuss how they would prepare their team, choose their staffs, prevent boredom, and tell us what to expect from the tournament tactically.

Steve Zakuani recaps the Sounders’ 2-1 win in Toronto, breaking down Head Coach Brian Schmetzer’s tactics and why the counterattack worked at BMO Field. Former Sounder Zach Scott stops by to preview the Sounders’ match against Portland and talk about the history of the Portland-Seattle rivalry.

If last week was a bad weekend for Vancouver Whitecaps, this one was far worse. Not only did they lose 6-0 in Kansas City, seven of their Western rivals picked up three points and they fell out of the promotion places when you look at points per game. Clearly not the response sought or expected after the failings in the last two matches. We pick over carcass of that loss in KC and there's a lot to ponder. Where did it all go wrong and where does the team go from here? Team selection, tactics, poor discipline, horrible defending, and Robbo's postgame comments. We talk about all those things and a lot more. Plus we have a chat with LAFC assistant coach Marc Dos Santos, see how the weekend played out for the MLS western teams, find out if the Cap killer Johnny Russell fancies a chocolate digestive, play Do You Know Who I Am? and Half Man Half Biscuit are back in our Wavelength section.

Joe Devine is joined by Alex Stewart to discuss the weekend of football just passed. The pair take a tactical glance at the Manchester derby, Southampton's trials at Arsenal, and life at Chelsea without David Luiz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pat Nevin returns to the Totally Football Show alongside AC Jimbo, Julien Laurens and James Horncastle to look back on an extraordinary week in the Champions League, with a stunning performance by Liverpool and even more stunning goal by Cristiano Ronaldo. Plus… RUNNING ORDER:• PART 1: Remembering Ray Wilkins (00m 40s)• PART 2: Liverpool 3 - 0 City - game over? (04m 40s) • PART 3a: City v United preview - what does Pep do? (14m 00s)• PART 3b: Liverpool v Everton preview - Klopp to rotate for Sam’s last rodeo (18m 20s)• PART 4a: We need to talk about Ronaldo (21m 50s) • PART 4b: Sevilla 1 - 2 Bayern, Barca 4 - 1 Roma - a sarcophagi (36m 10s)• PART 5a: Serie A round-up; announcements and correspondence (40m 00s) • PART 5b: The relegation battle and the Chelsea conundrum (47m 20s)• PART 6: Paddy Power’s Movers & Shakers with Lee Price (60m 30s) • PART 7: Adios and Wrestlemania plug (62m 40s) PARISH NOTICES:• join [**Paddy Power’s Rewards Club**](http://www.paddypower.com/) - home of the Money Back Special• get your shave on with our friends [**Cornerstone**, who are giving you £10 off your first order](https://www.cornerstone.co.uk/totally) • [football + intellectualism = **The Game of Our Lives podcast**](https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/game-of-our-lives/id1353981875?mt=2)GET IN TOUCH:• find us [on **Facebook**, - home of the Totally Football Quiz](http://www.twitter.com/thetotallyshow)• send us a [tweet: **@TheTotallyShow**](http://www.twitter.com/thetotallyshow) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tactical expert and UEFA 'A' Licensed coach, Stevie Grieve gives his views on match analysis and how we should be watching the game. He also discusses his new online e-learning course and how he believes coach education should be aligned with the modern game.

One day, Manchester United's tactics look brilliant. The next, foolish. So, which is it? The two Mikes examine the differences between an impressive win over Liverpool and a listless Champions League exit at the hands of Sevilla, and whether the Special One's playbook won't work in the current era of world football. Plus, with just Manchester City and Liverpool left in the quarterfinals, is it fair to ask if it reflects poorly on the Premier League? Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

Hot on the heels of Man United’s ignominious Champions League exit, Jimbo is joined by James Horncastle, Julien Laurens and the returning Michael Cox to discuss Mou’s tactical shortcomings and his astonishing post-match comments. Is he - like Wenger - a man out of time? Also on today’s Totally Football Show…RUNNING ORDER:• PART 1a: Sevilla dump United out of the CL; Mou’s outmoded tactics (01m 40s)• PART 1b: The Big Question; Man U v Brighton FA Cup preview (15m 00s) • PART 2a: Chelsea get Messi-ed; the Courtouis dip (17m 40s)• PART 2b: Roma and Bayern also progress (23m 00s) • PART 3a: TFS announcements; Jimbo on classic kits (28m 50s)• PART 3b: Mark Hughes in at Southampton; Wigan v Saints FA Cup preview (34m 30s)• PART 3c: Leicester v Chelsea and Swans v Spurs FA Cup previews (38m 00s) • PART 4a: Son’s military service; Serie A update (43m 00s)• PART 4b: Big trouble in Lil’ Lille; Ligue 1 news (45m 50s)• PART 4c: Dulwich Hamlet update; Karen Brady’s 2011 flight of fancy (52m 10s) • PART 5: PL previews; and injuries through celebrations (55m 00s)• PART 6: Paddy Power’s Movers & Shakers with Lee Price (59m 00s) • PART 7: The Big Answer and adios (61m 50s)LIVE NEWS:• Final call for our live gig at **Vicar Street in Dublin on Monday 19 March** are available at [www.ticketmaster.ie](http://www.ticketmaster.ie/The-Totally-Football-Show-Live-tickets/artist/5242479?tm_link=artist_artistvenue_module). Jimbo will be joined by James Horncastle, Julien Laurens and Pat Nevin - who’ll also be doing an exclusive DJ set. _There’ll be stories there that you won’t hear anywhere else_ PARISH NOTICES:• join [**Paddy Power’s Rewards Club** - home of the Money Back Special](http://www.paddypower.com/)• get your shave on with our friends [**Cornerstone**, who are giving you £10 off your first order](https://www.cornerstone.co.uk/totally) • [football + intellectualism = **The Game of Our Lives podcast with David Goldblatt**](https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/game-of-our-lives/id1353981875?mt=2)GET IN TOUCH:• find us on [**Facebook**, - home of the Totally Football Quiz every Friday at 1230 GMT](https://www.facebook.com/thetotallyfootballshow/)• send us a [tweet: **@TheTotallyShow**](http://www.twitter.com/thetotallyshow) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

United strengthened their grip on second place by beating Liverpool, but the main headlines this weekend came from the London Stadium where West Ham imploded on the pitch and exploded off it. Jimbo, Rafa Honigstein, Daniel Storey and Matt Davies discuss those ugly scenes, Arsenal’s latest false dawn, Sergio Ramos’ bathroom break and more…RUNNING ORDER:• PART 1a: Pogba Out, Rashford in = United 2 - 1 Liverpool (02m 10s)• PART 1b: Chelsea head to Barcelona (09m 20s) • PART 2a: Kane crocked - but Son rises to the occasion (13m 10s)• PART 2b: The West Ham section (16m 10s) • PART 2c: Ugly scenes in Lille and at PAOK v AEK (26m 20s) • PART 3: Wenger in! (29m 40s)• PART 3b: Europa League round-up; Bundesliga review (36m 00s)• PART 4: Stripes, stats, and Sergio Ramos; Mertersacker and miscellany (44m 20s) • PART 5: Goals of the weekend; the rest of the PL weekend (50m 50s)• PART 6: Dulwich Hamlet update; Championship news; Serie A review; the Old Firm (58m 30s)• PART 7: Paddy Power’s Movers & Shakers with Lee Price (64m 10s) • PART 8: Adios (66m 40s)LIVE NEWS:• [The last few tickets for our gig at **Vicar Street in Dublin on Monday 19 March** are available at www.ticketmaster.ie](http://www.ticketmaster.ie/The-Totally-Football-Show-Live-tickets/artist/5242479?tm_link=artist_artistvenue_module). Jimbo will be joined by James Horncastle, Julien Laurens and Pat Nevin - who’ll also be doing an exclusive DJ set.CHARITY NEWS:• We’re working with **CALM**, the Campaign Against Living Miserably, who are dedicated to preventing male suicide. Find out more at the [**Calm Zone**](http://www.thecalmzone.net) PARISH NOTICES:• join [**Paddy Power’s Rewards Club**](http://www.paddypower.com/)• get your shave on with our friends [**Cornerstone**, who are giving you £10 off your first order](https://www.cornerstone.co.uk/totally)• combine your knowledge of the footy with your knowledge of the FTSE at **[Football Index](https://www.footballindex.co.uk/)**. Enter the offer code TOTALLY to trade up to £1000 risk free. T&Cs applyGET IN TOUCH:• find us on [**Facebook**](https://www.facebook.com/thetotallyfootballshow/) - home of the Totally Football Quiz every Friday at 1230 GMT• send us a **[tweet: @TheTotallyShow](http://www.twitter.com/thetotallyshow)** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Juventus and their sentient statue Giorgio Chiellini bring Spurs’ Champions League dream to an end, Aleksandar Mitrovic rubs further salt into Geordie wounds and there are rumbles of discontent at West Ham. Again. Furthermore there’s a welcome return for Jaffa Cakes, we hear of your nemesi and there’s a further chance to restore some family honour… This show is sponsored by bet365 Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: [email protected] Further reading: West Ham’s drama explained: http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/west-ham-united-board-protest-march-meetings-hooligans-icf-action-group-a8244951.html Jose Mourinho and Jurgen Klopp’s tactical differences: https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2018/mar/08/jose-mourinho-jurgen-klopp-football-aesthetics-manchester-united-liverpool Sanchez Watt’s interesting evening: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43314870 The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alex Stewart joins Joe Devine to discuss statistics in football. Most notable xG & xA, and the future of these metrics. What is xG? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSaeaFcm1SY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pat Nevin is our special guest on today’s Totally Football Show, and he joins James Richardson, Julien Laurens and James Horncastle to review all the Champions League and FA Cup business, look ahead to the weekend’s football, and wax lyrical about his favourite bands and more…RUNNING ORDER:• PART 1a: Chelsea 1 - 1 Barcelona; Hazard as a (false) 9; is it enough for the second leg?; (01m 30s)• PART 1b: Sevilla 0 - 0 Man U - another Mou borefest, but that De Gea save!, Pogba problems (09m 10s)• PART 2a: Pat on New Order, Cocteau Twins, Depeche Mode and more (17m 30s)• PART 2b: Wigan stun City; the exceptional Paul Cook (25m 00s)• PART 2c: Arsenal v City League Cup final preview (30m 30s)• PART 3a: Announcements, and more Pat musical tales (34m 45s)• PART 3b: More CL chat; youth development (39m 10s)• PART 4a: The Big Questions; Man U v Chelsea - any chance of it getting tasty? (44m 50s)• PART 4b: Liverpool v West Ham preview; memories of a young David Moyes; more 80s bands you probably don’t remember (49m 10s)• PART 4c: West Brom’s race to the bottom and other PL previews (52m 30s)• PART 5a: Serie A news (54m 00s)• PART 5b: Ligue 1’s Super Sunday; St Etienne ’76; Neymar fallout (55m 10s)• PART 6a: Scottish news (61m 40s)• PART 6b: Pat’s thoughts on Big Sam’s Everton; Palace v Spurs (63m 40s)• PART 6c: Pat’s film and music picks (66m 00s)• PART 7: Paddy Power’s Movers & Shakers (68m 20s)• PART 8: The Big Answers and adios (71m 10s)PAT’S PICKS• [**Heleno**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHO53hsdRDQ)• **[The Miracle of Bern](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wQLKpgAmWQ)**• [**British Sea Power**](https://www.britishseapower.co.uk/Home?ProdTitle=HOME)LIVE NEWS:• Enjoyed what you heard today? Jimbo, Pat and co will be live at **Vicar Street in Dublin on Monday 19 March**. It's the only place you can hear Pat's Morrissey story and hear him spin some discs, so get your tickets now!PARISH NOTICES:• join [**Paddy Power’s Rewards Club**](http://www.paddypower.com/)• get your shave on with our friends [**Cornerstone**, who are giving you £10 off your first order](https://www.cornerstone.co.uk/totally)GET IN TOUCH:• find us on [**Facebook** - home of the Totally Football Quiz every Friday at 1230 GMT](https://www.facebook.com/thetotallyfootballshow/)• send us a [tweet: **@TheTotallyShow**](http://www.twitter.com/thetotallyshow) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A chat about the Liverpool Spice Boys with Rob Smyth and Scott Murray: the players, tactics, stories and whether those bloody white suits caused history to judge them too harshly. There's also another Journeyman Of The Week and we pick some of our favourite festive period matches. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nessundorma.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Manchester City has turned into the Barcelona of English football this season after eleven victories and a draw against Everton at the openings of the Premier League. This feat comes ....

What a week in Whitecapsland! It started with a horror show Cascadia derby defeat in Seattle, was followed by a smash and grab victory in Kansas City, and ended with Vancouver Whitecaps clinching a playoff spot and needing just three more points from their remaining games to grab a first round bye. We look back at both matches, standout players, the Whitecaps tactics and hear from Vancouver head coach Carl Robinson and his Sporting KC counterpart Peter Vermes. We also turn our attention to the upcoming World Cup qualifiers with some international Whitecaps, as we talk Costa Rica with Kendall Waston, and New Zealand with Stefan Marinovic and Deklan Wynne. And there's still time to look at the death throes of WFC2, talk fish and chips with Robert Earnshaw, chat with Jordan Harvey about his favourite season, and have The Fall return for this week's Wavelength section. Here's the full episode rundown:02.29: Sporting KC v Vancouver review and analysis15.10: Carl Robinson and Peter Vermes postgame audio21.07: Sporting KC v Vancouver standout players25.17: Seattle v Vancouver - a quick post mortem30.30: Analysing the Whitecaps tactics44.20: Robert Earnshaw on Fish and Chips46.38: World Cup Whitecaps52.01: Kendall Waston interview and Costa Rica chat56.31: Stefan Marinovic and Deklan Wynne interviews, and New Zealand chat70.57: Jordan Harvey's favourite season75.26: BC Soccer Web headlines86.52: Wavelength - The Fall91.46: The future death of WFC2 The AFTN Soccer Show is brought to you in partnership with BCsoccerweb.com, your one stop site for all your BC, Canadian, and North American soccer news and links. Have a listen!

Jack Sessions hosts (@SessionsJack) the latest @purelyarsenalFP podcast with regular star special guests, Michael Harris (@ChopperH5791), Neil Shah (@neilby70), and Mark Harrison (@ArsenesGlasses_). The lads chat about Arsenal's awful performance in the 4-0 loss to Liverpool at Anfield. We also discuss shocking defending from back to front, Wenger's line up, not starting Lacazette, the return of Kos /Alexis not helping, not having one shot on target, lack of desire, Xhaka-Ramsey concerns, big transfer issues with time running out, Arsene Wenger's faults and much much more!

The summer doldrums get a shot of excitement with yet another mailbag. The two Mikes answer your many questions, including: The USMNT is much more tolerable to watch under Arena than Klinsmann...true?Thoughts on Coutinho as a midfielder vs. left forward? How do you feel about Firmino as a striker vs. top rated strikers?Why is Olivier Giroud so underrated?Is Eric Dier going or staying, and should Spurs really hold on to him if United is offering this much? Who are y’all cheering for ...

Joe Devine is joined by Alex Stewart to talk about the evolution of international football tactics at the 1994 & 1998 World Cups. The pair also discuss whether Alex is, as suggested by a listener, a "hipster" for thinking that Johan Cruyff is the "greatest ever". To view our entire World Cup focus on TifoFootball.com - https://www.tifofootball.com/focus/history-world-cup/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Devine is joined by Alex Stewart to discuss the evolution of tactics between 1982 and 1990, and Stephen Tudor to talk about Denmark's victorious European Championships in 1992. To view our entire World Cup focus on TifoFootball.com - https://www.tifofootball.com/focus/history-world-cup/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Devine is joined by Alex Stewart to discuss the development of international tactics during the period of 1930-1950. To enter the giveaway for this week, post #umaxitgiveaway1 in the comment section on any of our YouTube videos this week. To view our entire World Cup focus on TifoFootball.com - https://www.tifofootball.com/focus/history-world-cup/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After 25 years, 617 appearances and 250 goals for Roma, Francesco Totti is finally retiring. Last week, we made a video looking at the various tactical uses of the player and today Joe Devine is joined by Alex Stewart to continue the discussion. You can view our video on Totti here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWNtMDjwrGU&t= Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The two Mikes discuss Higuain shaking off the "choker" label, Juventus holding off another great attacking side, and Atletico coming up empty at the hands of their rivals. Then, it's time for a long talk about what went wrong with Arsenal this year, what changes could mean (and whether they seem likely), and what the future holds for the club if it finishes sixth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSupport the show

Under manager Leonardo Jardim, Monaco have staged a radical shift in their player acquisition policy. From big spend, to smart academy investment, a team stocked with youthful talent has now reached the latter stages of this season’s Champions League. In this episode, Joe Devine is joined by Alex Stewart, to discuss the tactics that have granted Monaco’s success, along with the environment that has enabled that. Jardim's tactics at Monaco - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPnDLpaDUWc&t= Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another week, another Cascadian derby, another Fredy Montero goal. Only trouble was this week it ended in a 2-1 defeat. We dissect Vancouver Whitecaps' loss against the Portland Timbers. Was it the cliched game of two halves that it felt? Where did it all go wrong, who stood out, who was targeted, and should the 'Caps have taken something from it? We get the thoughts from 'Caps coach Carl Robinson and striker Fredy Montero after the match, about the game and where they go from here with three more tough away games coming up fast. We also chat with Christian Bolanos, who had a poor first half display but was likely the best player on the pitch for the Whitecaps in the second half. It's an honest take after the game, and there may be a little frustration starting to show. See what you think. With the MLS Transfer Window closing soon, are the 'Caps still likely to add some new faces? We hear from Robbo and ponder where they need to be and will they come? There's also chat about tactics, fitness levels, Kekuta Manneh, a look ahead to next week's Canadian derby at Montreal, and more. Have a listen!

Joe Devine is joined by Alex Stewart to discuss zonal and man marking. From Helenio Herrera to Tony Pulis; defending is often seen as dull. But when you take a closer look at the complexities of defensive systems, you’ll find artistry on par with the attacking game. Zonal vs Man Marking - https://youtu.be/BLMhylkO2eo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joey Vishny’s (@jvishny) once again hosting the lads from both coasts, Jeff Hallett (@jeff_hallett) in LA, Bryan Painter (@bryan_painter) in NYC break down Liverpool's sound 1-nil away win at Goodison, get our Seat Index ratings, and preview next Tuesday's tie at Anfield, hosting Stoke City. We looked for patterns in the recent run of form, culminating in the Derby. We look at the squad from back to front, with a focus on the back line & Henderson. Should Klavan play once Matip returns? Should Barkley have been sent off? All these & more on this episode of Talk On. What else can you find on this channel? Purely Arsenal - Arsenal FC Podcast Talk On - Liverpool FC Podcast Let's Get Hammered - West Ham FC Podcast Stoppage Time - EPL Weekly Review & Game Show Cafe Football - History & Ideas in the Game Now on Soundcloud footballpurists.com Want to join the Football Purists team? Email [email protected]

Defense presents a lot of problems when it comes to statistical analysis, and it gets very tricky when you start to move beyond chances created or conceded. The easy-to-define link between what players are doing and the endpoint of expected goals and goals on offense isn't so easy to follow backwards from the same result on defense. The two Mikes examine why defensive stats aren't great, and why reacting to what an offense is doing is hard to quantify beyond the reaction itself. Learn mo...

Rog and Davo relive the tactical battle between Antonio Conte and Pep Guardiola, marvel at tiny Bournemouth's comeback win over high-flying Liverpool and duck-and-cover while recapping Spurs 5 - 0 Swansea. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What we talk about when we talk about pressing actually varies more than most pundits would have you believe. For instance, Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur have similar approaches, but one big difference. Bayer Leverkusen has a tendency to turn their pressing into hockey on grass. The two Mikes dive a little deeper into types of pressing and their desired results, and then sort out all these Champions League changes everyone is freaking out about. ...

What do Vancouver Whitecaps need to do now to take the next step in MLS and beyond? A roundtable discussion.

Vancouver Whitecaps v RSL and TFC2 postgame show. Featuring Marco Carducci, Ben McKendry, Caleb Clarke, Tyler Rosenlund and Jason Bent.

Vancouver Whitecaps' Portland aftermath is discussed. What went wrong and can it be fixed?