Tifo Football Podcast

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Risky Gerrard, Sassy Arsenal & Crystal Palace: Cool By Association Nov 16, 2021

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Joe, Seb & Alex reconvene during the international break to discuss whether Steven Gerrard has jeopardised his 'dream' of managing Liverpool by taking the job at Aston Villa... Also, why Norwich appointing Dean Smith covers all the bases, how Arsenal have surprised Joe and how tactically flexible Vieira's Crystal Palace are.

Plus, Seb and Alex reflect on some interesting international football and, in particular, USA's scary progress ahead of hosting the World Cup in 2026.

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Smith & Farke Sacked, Manchester Derby Bullying + West Ham's 'Big Lads' Nov 09, 2021

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Joe, Seb and JJ reconvene, following a Manchester Derby with a hint of schoolyard bully about it... Plus, the gang analyse how West Ham shocked Liverpool, why Aston Villa AND Norwich both sacked their respective managers over the weekend and how hard Antonio Conte is already working his new Spurs players.

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What Will Conte's Spurs Look Like? + Apologising To Aaron Ramsdale Nov 02, 2021

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The Tifo team digest the news that Nuno Espirito Santo has been sacked by Tottenham and ponder what effect his rumoured replacement, Antonio Conte, will have on the current squad? Plus, more on how the Spurs news helps to contextualise a much-improved Manchester United performance, Seb and Alex admit they were wrong about Arsenal's Aaron Ramsdale, Brighton "get gritty" and Michael Olise's decision-making.

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A New Low for United & Solskjaer + Barca's Remodel and How Everton Imploded Oct 26, 2021

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Joe, Seb and Alex reconvene following Manchester United's humiliation at Old Trafford on Sunday... The trio attempt to agree on whether or not Liverpool actually needed to be *that* good to win, whether Ole Gunnar Solskjaer should have resigned, who his managerial replacement could be and what the big plan for Jadon Sancho was before he was signed?

Plus, how Barcelona are attempting to boost their transfer kitty, how Claudio Ranieri's Watford shocked Everton and how Man City loanee, Tommy Doyle, is getting on in Hamburg. Plus, merch.

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How Long Until Newcastle Are Actually Good, Lukaku's Dry-Spell & Solskjaer's 'Tiger Problem' Oct 19, 2021

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Joe, JJ and Seb reconvene to reflect on another Manchester United defeat and the consequences of re-signing Cristiano Ronaldo... Plus, how many current Newcastle players will survive the inevitable rebuild, why Lukaku is struggling to score, Pedri's release clause and more...

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The Newcastle Takeover and are Manchester United in Trouble? Oct 12, 2021

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Joe and Alex have a lengthy discussion about the Newcastle Takeover and what it means for the team and Steve Bruce, now that Newcastle are the richest team in the League by far.

Also, they take a look at why Manchester United might be in a little bit of trouble. Are they missing more than a defensive/central midfielder?

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Phil Foden's Ceiling, PSG's Cheat-Squad & Arteta's Arsenal 'Still Downloading' Oct 05, 2021

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JJ Bull and Alex Stewart get super into the respective tactical masterclasses on display at Anfield on Sunday, and discuss Salah's 'Messi-goal', Bernardo Silva's transformation and Phil Foden's ceiling... Whether McTominay is an attacking midfielder in a defensive midfielder's body and how Graham Potter would get more out of the current Arsenal squad than Arteta is. Plus, why PSG's team is much better on paper than on a football pitch!

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Tuchel's Tinkering, Bruno's Apology & How Soon is Too Soon to Sack A Spurs Manager? Sep 28, 2021

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Seb actually flies back in to the UK to vent his anger at Spurs and Nuno Espirito Santo, to Joe and JJ... Plus, why Bruno felt the need to apologise for a missed penalty, whether Tuchel tinkered too much for the City game, why the jury is still out on Arteta's Arsenal & why football video games are getting worse.

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The Ndombele Boom & Bust, Toney's Touch + Benitez' Competence Sep 21, 2021

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Joe, Seb and the returning Alex Stewart discuss the highlights from another fascinating Premier League weekend... While Seb preaches for optimism at Everton, Alex marvels at Ivan Toney's start to life in the top-flight. Plus, more on Ronaldo's impact on Mason Greenwood and a lot of rain on the continent.

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Tanganga Sent Off, Harvey Elliott's Injury and Karma for Leverkusen Sep 14, 2021

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Joe and Seb are lonely together in this week's podcast as JJ and Alex are on holiday.

In this week's podcast:

- Crystal Palace battered Spurs at Selhurst Park, Joe and Seb were particularly intrigued by the battle between Tanganga and Zaha.

- Manchester United are top of the league! Also, how Sancho and Pogba can exist away from the limelight and prosper?

- Harvey Elliott's horrific injury and 100 Premier League goals for Mo Salah.

- A triumph for karma in the Leverkusen v Dortmund match.

- A roundup of the Premier League action this week (not including Everton v Burnley)

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