Tifo Football Podcast

Harry Kane has come a long way from a loan spell at Millwall to the Ballon d’Or. Joe and Jon perform Ring for Analysis on an article by Jack Pitt-Brooke, who has been watching Kane since his debut at 18. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7721009/2026/10/27/ballon-dor-harry-kane/

Michael Carrick remains Manchester United manager, but for how long and how do they fix their bigger, longer term problems? Liverpool knocked Chelsea out of the League Cup on penalties after a normal time. And Fleetwood Town are Never Going Back Again after knocking out Arsenal in the League Cup. All of this and more was discussed in this episode of the Tifo Football podcast.This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Colin Millar, JJ Bull & Jon Mackenzie and is produced by Steve Hankey.Dan Istitene / Staff / Getty Images Sport via Getty Images Join the Tifo Discord Server - https://discord.gg/6nMGtSyyNM 00:00 - an oily intro05:18 - Joe has been outside of London08:44 - Carrick remains Man Utd boss18:02 - The purgatory of modern Man Utd28:38 - Man Utd’s player trading follies39:20 - saddles and debt44:25 - a break, The Rondo, and spoons apparently…51:57 - Xabi Alonso loses back at Liverpool1:00:08 - a break1:00:10 - Arsenal’s Dreams are Second Hand News after defeat to Fleetwood Town

Aston Villa’s victory over Manchester City showing the rebuild under Unai Emery is well under way, a routine win for Arsenal over Everton in a rain swept North London, Tottenham’s historically rare victory away to Chelsea, another defeat for Crystal Palace and under pressure Pierre Sage plus Real Madrid’s win over Barcelona in El Clásico were ALL discussed in this episode of the Tifo Football podcast.This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Kate Mason, features Reuben Pinder, Kaya Kaynak & Thom Harris and is produced by Steve Hankey.Join the Tifo Discord Server - https://discord.gg/6nMGtSyyNM DARREN STAPLES / Contributor / AFP via Getty Images 00:00 - An intro that was completely fair to Reuben04:16 - A reborn Aston Villa defeat Man City14:34 - Is Unai Emery the best manager in the Premier League?18:50 - Issues for Donnarumma & Guehi at Man City26:54 - a quick break & THE RONDO37:37 - Arsenal chalk up a rainy routine win over Everton’s tiny, tiny squad43:04 - a quick break43:06 - Tottenham defeat Chelsea!55:19 - Another noisy defeat for Crystal Palace1:00:19 - Real Madrid stun Barcelona in El Clásico1:06:15 - Star of the Week

Manchester United very much fail to bounce back against Bournemouth. Is Michael Carrick's time done? And has Andoni Iraola has achieved a total cultural victory over Premier League football?Kate Mason hosts Jon, Seb and Jack to discuss the above, festive treats and post-watershed ASMR.

Former Manchester United manager Erik Ten Hag has spoken for the first time about his time at Old Trafford, Ronaldo and the circumstances surrounding his departure. Joe and Jon perform Ring for Analysis on an exclusive interview with The Athletic’s Laurie Whitwell. Part 1 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7701054/2026/10/20/ten-hag-ronaldo-man-utd/ Part 2 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7702847/2026/10/21/erik-ten-hag-interview-man-united-legends-mainoo/

A potential moment of reckoning for Michael Carrick after Manchester United’s 4-1 defeat to Como, Arsenal’s entertaining 2-2 draw away at Bayern Munich and Aston Villa’s 3-1 win of Viking FK were all discussed in this episode of the Tifo Football podcast.This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Joey D’Urso, Kaya Kaynak & Jon Mackenzie and is produced by Steve Hankey.PIERO CRUCIATTI / Contributor / AFP via Getty Images Join the Tifo Discord Server - https://discord.gg/6nMGtSyyNM 00:00 - a peppy intro03:28 - The Man Utd soap opera continues12:13 - impressions of Carrick as a coach & deeper problems20:50 - so, what next?26:42 - a break & THE RONDO34:14 - Arsenal hold back the behemoth Bayern, but we talk about films instead51:05 - a break51:07 - Villa conquer the Vikings!58:21 - The wheel of D’Urso

Brighton’s brilliant early form and potential title tilt, the continuation of worrying performances for Crystal Palace, a first Premier League win of the season for Brighton and Sunderland’s sorry season so far were all discussed in this episode of the Tifo Football podcast.This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features JJ Bull, Jon Mackenzie & Thom Harris and is produced by Steve Hankey.Join the Tifo Discord Server - https://discord.gg/6nMGtSyyNM GLYN KIRK / Contributor / AFP via Getty Images 00:00 - An intro from The Seven Kingdoms05:01 - Can Brighton continue to challenge for the title?18:52 - Fabian Hurtzeler destined for a “bigger” club?27:04 - a quick break & THE RONDO34:32 - Crystal Palace are not taking care of business 48:52 -a quick break48:54 - Sweet Cherries and bothered Black Cats57:03 - Star of the Week

Manchester United’s 1-1 drew away against Leeds. What does it mean for Michael Carrick?Arsenal squeezing by Forest. What does it mean for the title challenge (or is there one?)And double-glazing! Jon, Joe and Kaya discuss.

The Independent Football Regulator has published a report highlighting the precarious financial position many English football clubs find themselves in. Joe and Jon perform Ring for Analysis on an article by Matt Slater that paints a worrying picture about the state of football. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7686126/2026/10/13/football-regulator-premier-league-efl-finances/