Tifo Football Podcast

You may be aware of the viral moment involving a Hyrox athlete soiling herself during an event this week. Joe and Jon perform Ring for Analysis on an article by Jacob Whitehead that asks why the race to be number one can sometimes cause a number two. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7596471/2026/09/15/fecal-incontinence-athletes-why-explained/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Defeat for Manchester United against Brighton & Hove Albion and what it means for their broader progression under Michael Carrick and the development of Andoni Iraola’s ideas at Liverpool were discussed in this episode of the Tifo Football podcast. This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie, Hamzah Khalique-Loonatand and is produced by Steve Hankey. Carl Recine / Staff / Getty Images europe via GettyImages Join the Tifo Discord Server - https://discord.gg/6nMGtSyyNM Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tottenham still firing blanks in their 0-0 draw with Everton, another defeat for stuttering Aston Villa, a morale boosting draw for Fulham away to Liverpool and another fine result for Hull City, this time a draw at Chelsea 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, Reuben Pinder & Jacob Tanswell and is produced by Steve Hankey. Join the Tifo Discord Server - https://discord.gg/6nMGtSyyNM Matt McNulty / Stringer / Getty Images Europe via Getty Images 00:00 - a mewling intro 04:25 - Californian Villains 06:09 - Tottenham draw a blank again 26:40 - THE RONDO 33:23 - a quick break 33:25 - Aston Villa’s slow start & rebuild 55:40 - Liverpool held by Fulham 1:01:06 - a quick break 1:01:08 - Arsenal defeat Sunderland 1:05:18 - Hull City hold Chelsea 1:12:31 - quick Championship trip, bad times for Coventry City Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A 10-man Manchester City beat Man Utd at Old Trafford. The visitors were reduced to 10 players halfway through the first half as Michael Oliver showed Phil Foden a red card for kicking out at Bruno Fernandes. Man City have a perfect record so far this season, with victories over Bournemouth, Palace, Coventry and now Man Utd. It’s 100% for City but 100% also for Enzo Maresca, who’s shown early in his tenure his desire to continue Pep Guardiola’s approach at Man City. Meanwhile: In two pivotal minutes, David Raya saved a penalty and Bruno Guimaraes scored a superb first goal for Arsenal. Bukayo Saka added a stoppage-time penalty to add gloss to the win. These result leave both teams on 12 points, four ahead of the next best team Hull City. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Enzo Fernandez might be the record British transfer but he’s also one of the most divisive players in the Premier League. Joe and Jon perform Ring for Analysis on an article by Daniel Taylor that explores the Manchester City player’s background and hears from the people who know him best. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7543079/2026/09/04/enzo-fernandez-character-profile/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The favourites for the 2026 men’s Ballon d’Or, Champions League wins for Barcelona, Liverpool & Arsenal plus an exciting start to Ligue Un were all discussed in this episode of the Tifo Football podcast. This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Alex Barker, Anantaajith Raghuraman & JJ Bull and is produced by Steve Hankey. Alex Grimm / Staff / Getty Images Europe via GettyImages Join the Tifo Discord Server - https://discord.gg/6nMGtSyyNM 00:00 - A well-skippered intro 05:52 - Who will win the Ballon d’Or? But also Geoguesser & Balamory 22:18 - A self-indulgent diversion 29:21 - a quick break 29:23 - THE RONDO 36:41 - Barcelona are banging them in 43:49 - Liverpool start the Champions League with a win! 55:47 - another break 55:49 - Napoli beaten by The Arsenal 1:07:46 - A Ligue Un round up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A late draw for Everton with Manchester United, another win for Manchester City, this time against Coventry City, a troubling defeat for Fulham against Crystal Palace and a smash & grab draw for Newcastle United against 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 Kaya Kaynak, Reuben Pinder & Thom Harris and is produced by Steve Hankey. Join the Tifo Discord Server - https://discord.gg/6nMGtSyyNM Carl Recine / Staff / Getty Images Europe via GettyImages-2293814368 00:00 - a hellooooo! Intro 06:34 - Everton level late against Man Utd 23:52 - THE RONDO 30:37 - a quick break 30:39 - Manchester City defeat Coventry City 41:09 - Points Are Bad update! 43:00 - More Man City, some Coventry 49:19 - Crystal Palace turn Fulham upside down 1:02:39 - a quick break 1:02:41 - Newcastle Utd peg back Bournemouth 1:16:36 - A Spurs quiz! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Goals from Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard helped Arsenal to an impressive comeback victory over Chelsea, who themselves again went ahead inside the first five minute. Are Arsenal fun to watch now? Does this game answer our questions about whether Chelsea can be title contenders? And how are Real Madrid getting on under Jose Mourinho? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jose Mourinho’s return to Real Madrid has seen the club invest €260million in the squad this summer. Joe and Jon perform Ring for Analysis on an article by Mario Cortegana, to look at the changes at the Bernabeu and if the normal rules of football apply to the world’s most valuable club. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7555807/2026/09/02/jose-mourinho-real-madrid-transfer-window-rebuild/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The chaotic or coherent transfer activity of Arsenal, Eveton, Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester 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 Jon Mackenzie, Jack Pitt-Brooke & Kaya Kaynak and is produced by Steve Hankey. 00:00 - A dead tree intro 05:15 - How did Arsenal fare in the transfer window? 26:34 - a quick break 26:35 - THE RONDO 35:39 - Everton window and ownership situation 50:44 - How did Tottenham fare in the transfer window? 01:03:46 - another break 01:03:48 - How did Man City fare in the transfer window? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Manchester United’s victory over Ipswich Town, another win for Hull City, a statement away win for Newcastle United over Tottenham Hotspur, another draw for Liverpool, this time against Nottingham Forest plus Manchester City putting four past 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 Colin Millar, Reuben Pinder & Thom Harris and is produced by Steve Hankey. 00:00 - a tigerish intro 04:20 - Man Utd triumph over the Tractor Boys 21:51 - We lose our way significantly 24:33 - Another win for Hull City! 32:24 - a quick break 32:26 - THE RONDO 42:27 - Newcastle beat Tottenham! 00:55 - Newcastle’s quick progress in new era 01:00:55 - another break 01:00:57 - Liverpool draw again, this time to Forest 01:14:08 - Man City punish Crystal Palace 01:19:52 - after 2 games, who is going down?? George Wood / Stringer / Getty Images Sport via Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Juan Manuel Serrano Arce / Stringer / Getty Images Europe via GettyImages 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? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Stu Forster / Staff / Getty Images Europe via Getty Images 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

Carlos Baleba’s mooted move to Manchester United, more “bomba” transfers from Tottenham Hotspur and the very functional, squad depth signing of Ezri Konsa by Arsenal 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, JJ Bull & Jack Pitt-Brooke and is produced by Steve Hankey. Mike Hewitt / Staff / Getty Images Sport via Getty Images 00:00 - A good or bad intro 06:16 - Man Utd midfield moves… and aliens 21:45 - Premier League to Premier League transfers 30:23 - a quick break 30:25 - THE RONDO 36:50 - More Spurs bomba signings! 51:19 - another break 51:21 - Arsenal sign Ezri Konsa 01:00:20 - Attacking talent in the Premier League Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arsenal’s Community Shield victory over Manchester City, what we should expect from Chelsea this season and a buffet of transfer morsels 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, Alex Barker & Amitai Winehouse and is produced by Steve Hankey. ADRIAN DENNIS / Contributor / AFP via Getty Images 00:00 - a perfectly cooked intro, in parts… 06:48 - Arsenal win the Community Shield! 18:04 - A morsel of The Athletic’s juicy DealSheet 21:46 - Should Man City fans be worried? 33:27 - a quick break 33:29 - THE RONDO 37:40 - What should we expect of Chelsea? But first some Fulham 55:47 - Is the role of the Sporting Director changing? 1:01:07 - more transfer missives from Lord Amitai Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matthias Jaissle arrives at Newcastle during another tumultuous summer for the Geordies. Joe and Jon perform Ring for Analysis on an article by Seb Stafford-Bloor, who spoke to former players and staff that have worked with the new Newcastle head coach in Saudi Arabia and Austria. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7494148/2026/08/06/matthias-jaissle-newcastle-united-profile/ Join the discord! https://discord.gg/CGVn8crYYa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We preview Liverpool and Spurs’ seasons under new managers Andoni Iraola and Roberto De Zerbi. What will their sides look like, how is their transfer business looking and who will finish in the top five are all discussion topics discussed in this episode of the Tifo Football podcast. This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie, Dan Kilpatrick & JJ Bull and is produced by Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.