Tifo Football Podcast

Manchester City and Chelsea reaching the 2026 FA Cup final, how a new set piece routine sealed victory for Arsenal against Newcastle United, the latest permutations of the Premier League survival battle and Hearts continued push for a historic Scottish title 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 GettyImages 00:00 - A podcast intro 04:59 - A blue FA Cup final 05:56 - What’s your favourite football kit? 09:05 - back to the FA Cup 13:48 - Man City’s depth options 15:10 - Kompany to Man City post Guardiola? 17:18 - What’s it like in Germany Seb? 26:35 - Who’s going to win the FA Cup? 29:14 - a break 29:15 - The Gunners take down The Magpies 30:05 - Reuben does an impression of Steve 31:13 - THE RONDO 39:21 - The Premier League relegation battle 51:51 - Reuben’s sad personal story 52:44 - Hearts are still on course in Scotland! 57:33 - Points Are Bad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was just under 10 years ago, on May 7, 2016, that fans gathered outside Leicester City’s King Power Stadium to celebrate their side being crowned as the most unlikely champions in the history of English football. Fast-forward a decade and the club has been relegated to League One as part of an unthinkable decline. On today's episode, Joe & Jon perform Ring for Analysis, while reading through Rob Tanner's Leicester City post-mortem https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7218400/2026/04/23/leicester-city-relegation-inside-story/ Join the discord! https://discord.gg/CGVn8crYYa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chelsea sacking Liam Rosenior, the general track record of Chelsea’s current owners, the fear American owners have around relegation, Man City going top of the Premier League and the whispers that Italy could replace Iran at the 2026 World Cup were all discussed on this episode of the Tifo football podcast. Plus we speak to Bodø/Glimt’s Sporting Director Håvard Sakariassen! This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie, Mehreen Khan & and is produced by Steve Hankey. Join the Tifo Discord server - https://discord.gg/qKkNm2fb TOBY SHEPHEARD / Contributor / AFP via GettyImages 00:00 - a soft cheese intro 05:02 - Liam Rosenior’s future post Chelsea sacking 21:55 - Chelsea’s owners themselves 32:41 - an advert break 32:43 - More on Chelsea 37:18 - how would missing out on Champions League affect Chelsea? 40:02 - Leicester City relegated 41:28 - Why American owners are worried about relegation 45:36 - Jon’s soft book launch part 1 50:56 - Man City are top of the league 54:52 - Italy to replace Iran at the World Cup??? 59:00 - Interview with Bodø/Glimt’s Sporting Director Håvard Sakariassen 1:18:14 - Jon’s soft book launch part 2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chelsea’s loss to Manchester United and the severe blow dealt to their Champions League qualification hopes, Tottenham’s dropping of two precious points at the death against Brighton in the race for survival and the potential appointment of Marco Rose at 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 Seb Stafford-Bloor, JJ Bull & Reuben Pinder and is produced by Steve Hankey. Join the Tifo Discord Server - https://discord.gg/6nMGtSyyNM DARREN STAPLES / Contributor / AFP via GettyImages 00:00 - a familiar intro 05:09 - Chelsea lose yet again 09:40 - A crow attacked Joe’s wife! 12:30 - Back to Chelsea 18:10 - Chelsea fan protest 21:33 - The difficulties Liam Rosenior faces 27:00 - promising times for Man Utd 30:10 - a break 30:12 - THE RONDO 39:26 - Two precious points dropped for Tottenham 49:26 - Will the Cherries soon be receiving a Rose? 54:40 - Coventry City are back in the Premier League! 1:00:25 - Reuben’s European holiday and befriending Villa fans 1:01:37 - Points Are Bad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe, Jon and Kaya are once again live in the studio to once again discuss this weekend's title race permutations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Graham Scott refereed in the Premier League for a decade before retiring in 2025 to return to his previous career as a journalist. He was a video assistant referee more than 100 times and brings a unique insight into how officials operate, both on the pitch and in the video booth. On today's episode, Joe & Jon perform Ring for Analysis, while reading through this fascinating insight into the mind of a referee, written by Graham Scott. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7183601/2026/04/10/referees-var-video-review/ Join the discord! https://discord.gg/CGVn8crYYa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Atletico Madrid’s progress against Barcelona in the Champions League, their evolution under Diego Simeone and what the future holds for departing AFC Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola 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, Kaya Kaynak & Colin Millar and is produced by Steve Hankey. Join the Tifo Discord server - https://discord.gg/qKkNm2fb Denis Doyle / Stringer / Getty Images Europe via Getty Images 00:00 - An intro 08:50 - Atletico Madrid knock out Barcelona 19:30 - Atletico's evolution & Kaya’s quotes 27:08 - CL permutations without full knowledge of results 32:10 - strongest CL winning narrative? 37:28 - a break 37:30 - THE RONDO 45:10 - Andoni Iraola will leave AFC Bournemouth 53:18 - Where should Iraola go next? 1:04:17 - a recent media acquisition 1:18:18 - should football games be shorter? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yet another damaging defeat for Tottenham under new boss Roberto De Zerbi, a resurgent West Ham United and Liverpool’s rising star Rio Ngumoha were all discussed in this episode of the Tifo Football podcast. This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jack Pitt-Brooke, JJ Bull & Kaya Kaynak and is produced by Steve Hankey. Join the Tifo Discord Server - https://discord.gg/6nMGtSyyNM NICOLAS TUCAT / Contributor / AFP via GettyImages 00:00 - an absolutely fine intro 05:40 - More relegation strife for Tottenham 24:28 - Impressive Granit Xhaka & Sunderland 28:14 - Would De Zerbi stay in the Championship? 31:15 - a break 31:17 - THE RONDO 37:43 - Resurgent West Ham! 48:44 - Who’s going to go down? Who knows?! 52:03 - Rio Ngumoha is great 57:50 - Kaya’s film review 1:07:25 - Points Are Bad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe, Jon and Kaya are live in the studio to discuss this weekend's title race permutations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode, Joe & Jon perform Ring for Analysis, while reading through the second and final part of this remarkable Brian Clough tale, written by Daniel Taylor https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/1289971/2019/10/15/the-remarkable-tale-of-two-boys-who-went-begging-for-pennies-and-ended-up-living-with-brian-clough/ Join the discord! https://discord.gg/CGVn8crYYa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today Reuben Pinder is joined by Jon Mackenzie and Kaya Kaynak to discuss the latest results in the Champions League, the gang play a couple of quizzes, and with the run-in looming, they chat Arsenal and Man City. Join the Tifo Discord Server - https://discord.gg/6nMGtSyyNM Thumbnail credit: Aitor Alcalde / Stringer / Getty Images Europe via GettyImages Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode, Joe & Jon perform Ring for Analysis, while reading through Part One of this remarkable Brian Clough tale, written by Daniel Taylor https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/1289971/2019/10/15/the-remarkable-tale-of-two-boys-who-went-begging-for-pennies-and-ended-up-living-with-brian-clough/ Join the discord! https://discord.gg/CGVn8crYYa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Today's episode, Joe welcomes back Amitai Winehouse, Kaya Kaynak and Jon Mackenzie to chat all things Roberto De Zerbi, Italys international woes, and to take a look back at the season so far to decide who really won the 2025 summer transfer window? Try The Athletic for FREE for 30 days: https://theathletic.com/tifofootball 📗 Tifo's new book, "How to Watch Football" is now available internationally: https://linktr.ee/tifobook Join the Tifo Discord Server - https://discord.gg/6nMGtSyyNM Thumbnail credit: CLEMENT MAHOUDEAU / Contributor / AFP via GettyImages Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Book to see Tifo live in London: https://www.leicestersquaretheatre.com/show/tifo-live/ On today's episode, Joe is joined by Colin Millar, JJ Bull & Reuben Pinder to discuss the news that Igor Tudor and Spurs are parting ways, who should be the next Spurs manager? The gang evaluate Tottenham's top 10 record transfers, and take a look at the England squad ahead of the summer. Plus, we hear from Colin about Kosovo's World Cup qualifying story, and Kaya's review of Lord of the Rings! Join the discord: https://discord.gg/RDFvU8gZeC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two years ago, when Michael Edwards re-joined Liverpool to become CEO of Football for FSG, he did so with the recommendation that the American ownership group seek to expand their football portfolio and explore a multi-club model. But today, it seems unlikely that FSG will follow through on this expectation. On today's episode, Joe & Jon perform Ring for Analysis, while reading through James Pearce's story on this topic, discussing what this means for Liverpool, FSG and Michael Edwards' future. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7125072/2026/03/20/liverpool-fsg-michael-edwards-future/ Join the discord! https://discord.gg/CGVn8crYYa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mohamed Salah’s impending departure from Liverpool, the possibility of Everton playing in the Champions League next season, some juicy World Cup qualifiers including former champions Italy & the MLS Sprint season 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, Reuben Pinder & Colin Millar and is produced by Steve Hankey. Join the Tifo Discord server - https://discord.gg/qKkNm2fb Michael Regan / Staff / Getty Images Europe via GettyImages-2264158173 00:00 - A Colin the Caterpillar & birdwatching intro 08:07 - Mohamed Salah will be leaving Liverpool 14:30 - One of the greatest in Premier League history? 25:23 - Everton on a European tour? 40:40 - A break 40:42 - THE RONDO 46:20 - Crunch World Cup qualifiers 1:00:52 - Francesco Farioli 1:08:21 - MLS Sprint season & questionable impressions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pep Guardiola’s tactical tweak to ensure victory for Man City over Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal in the League Cup final, Tottenham’s hugely significant defeat to Nottingham Forest and how the Premier League relegation battle now looks after such a significant setback for Spurs 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, Thom Harris & Kaya Kaynak and is produced by Steve Hankey. Join the Tifo Discord Server - https://discord.gg/6nMGtSyyNM Alex Livesey / Stringer / Getty Images Europe via GettyImages-2266829710 00:00 - a not so safe space intro 03:44 - Man City win the League Cup 09:30 - The tactical job City did on Arsenal 13:50 - hybrid or man marking 18:50 - Arteta’s cautiousness? 22:30 - the importance of Rodri 25:00 - What say this for the title race? 31:10 - Ben White returns to the England squad! 32:15 - THE RONDO 37:25 - a break 37:27 - Tottenham lose to Forest 46:01 - does relegation loom for Spurs?? We play a game 51:45 - Joe’s horrendous historical leaders quiz 56:05 - Kaya’s review of The Shining 1:01:40 - Points Are Bad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A year ago, Sir Jim Ratcliffe gave a series of interviews in which he spoke at length about the state of Manchester United’s squad, the decision over the future of Old Trafford, the position of then head coach Ruben Amorim, the club’s financial position, and plenty more. On today’s episode, Joe and Jon perform ‘Ring for Analysis’ while reading through this story written by Adam Crafton, Mark Critchley and Chris Weatherspoon: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7125144/2026/03/18/jim-ratcliffe-manchester-united-players-coach-finances/ Join the discord! https://discord.gg/CGVn8crYYa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In an Arsenal focused episode the possibility of a quadruple for The Gunners, the struggles of other English sides in the Champions League and the potential for tactical change from this season to next 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, Kaya Kaynak & James McNicholas and is produced by Steve Hankey. Join the Tifo Discord server - https://discord.gg/qKkNm2fb Warren Little / Staff / Getty Images Europe via GettyImages 00:00 - An Arsenal intro 02:58 - Arsenal progress to Champions League last 8 08:40 - Can Arsenal do the quadruple? 18:50 - English sides struggle in Europe 26:56 - A break 26:58 - THE RONDO 35:03 - How should Arsenal evolve in the summer? 42:00 - How will the Premier League tactics evolve next season? 49:50 - Man to man & hybrid marking 54:30 - Will Arsenal win the League Cup? 55:30 - Kaya’s Jurassic Park review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Differing fortunes for Arsenal and Manchester City in the Premier League title race, a potentially historical season for Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes & Chelsea’s bizarre centre circle huddle 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 and is produced by Steve Hankey. Join the Tifo Discord Server - https://discord.gg/6nMGtSyyNM Carl Recine / Staff / Getty Images Europe via GettyImages-2259528439.jpg 00:00 - an Oscar-worthy intro 03:52 - Arsenal’s late win over Everton 06:40 - Max Dowman 12:24 - Gyökeres celebration… policed 13:55 - West Ham & Man City draw 22:25 - Where does this leave the title race? 30:07 - a break 30:09 - THE RONDO 41:15 - Should Bruno Fernandes win Player of the season? 51:10 - Chelsea’s huddle hullabaloo 55:24 - Chelsea’s man marking malaise 58:20 - Newcastle’s Barcelona blue print? 1:00:31 - Points Are Bad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.