Tifo Football Podcast

Xabi Alonso's Chelsea beat Brighton 4-3 in an entertaining game at Stamford Bridge this weekend, scoring three inside the first half. However, they finished the game with 26% possession, their lowest such statistic at home in 15 years. So, is this confirmation that the Premier League's tactical meta has shifted? Joe Devine is joined by Jon Mackenzie and Kaya Kaynak to discuss this, as well as Chelsea's changes of a title challenge this season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the second season in a row, Aston Villa have had a tough start to their campaign. Joe and Jon perform Ring for Analysis on an article by Jacob Tanswell, which explores whether the instability at Villa Park is a real issue, or if there are reasons to be hopeful. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7533338/2026/08/24/aston-villa-premier-league-brighton-watkins-emery/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bradley Barcola’s in principle move to Liverpool, the early signs of progress for Chelsea under Xabi Alonso, a new era at Fulham and the prospects for Crystal Palace 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, Jack Collins & Reuben Pinder and is produced by Steve Hankey.

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00:00 - A ptotemic intro

05:27 - Liverpool near Barcola signing

18:08 - Chelsea’s first competitive game under Xabi Alonso

35:45 - a quick break

35:47 - THE RONDO

43:07 - Fulham’s new era!

01:06:46 - another break

01:06:48 Perilous times for Palace?

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Manchester United’s defeat to Hull City, Brentford’s demolition of Tottenham Hotspur, a lively draw between Newcastle United and Liverpool, Manchester City’s comeback draw against AFC Bournemouth AND Arsenal’s comprehensive victory over Coventry City were all discussed in this episode of the Tifo Football podcast.

This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Kaya Kaynak, Jon Mackenzie & Thom Harris and is produced by Steve Hankey.

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00:00 - an intro with legs crossed

05:34 - Hull City defeat Man Utd

23:20 - Brentford bowl over Tottenham

36:36 - a quick break

36:38 - THE RONDO - but also diaries and pickle

44:01 - Newcastle & Liverpool share the spoils!

01:00:40 - another break

01:00:42 - Man City make a late comeback against Bournemouth

01:09:58 - Arsenal cruise against Coventry City
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Pep Guardiola may be out of football, but his influence is everywhere. Joe and Jon reverse roles for this performance of Ring for Analysis as Jon reads the introduction to his book, The Spectre of Pep: How Guardiola Haunts Modern Football Tactics, which is out now. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Spectre-Pep-Guardiola-Football-Tactics/dp/1399631896 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.