Tifo Football Podcast

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/ 

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 intro05:27 - Liverpool near Barcola signing18:08 - Chelsea’s first competitive game under Xabi Alonso35:45 - a quick break 35:47 - THE RONDO43:07 - Fulham’s new era!01:06:46  - another break01:06:48 Perilous times for Palace?

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 Images00:00 - an intro with legs crossed05:34 - Hull City defeat Man Utd23:20 - Brentford bowl over Tottenham36:36 - a quick break 36:38 - THE RONDO - but also diaries and pickle44:01 - Newcastle & Liverpool share the spoils!01:00:40 - another break01:00:42 - Man City make a late comeback against Bournemouth01:09:58 - Arsenal cruise against Coventry City

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

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 Images00:00 - A good or bad intro06:16 - Man Utd midfield moves… and aliens21:45 - Premier League to Premier League transfers 30:23 - a quick break 30:25 - THE RONDO36:50 - More Spurs bomba signings!51:19 - another break51:21 - Arsenal sign Ezri Konsa01:00:20 - Attacking talent in the Premier League

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 Images00:00 - a perfectly cooked intro, in parts…06:48 - Arsenal win the Community Shield!18:04 - A morsel of The Athletic’s juicy DealSheet21:46 - Should Man City fans be worried?33:27 - a quick break 33:29 - THE RONDO37:40 - What should we expect of Chelsea? But first some Fulham55:47 - Is the role of the Sporting Director changing?1:01:07 - more transfer missives from Lord Amitai

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 

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

How fun will Manchester United be to watch this season, how good a fit is Rodri potentially moving to Barcelona be and how will Manchester City fare this season in the post Pep Guardiola 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, Colin Millar & JJ Bull and is produced by Steve Hankey.Join the Tifo Discord Server - https://discord.gg/6nMGtSyyNM Joe & Jon in conversation Tuesday 15th September - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-spectre-of-pep-guardiola-book-launch-with-jon-mackenzie-tickets-1990115339553 Molly Darlington / Stringer  / Getty Images Sport via Getty ImagesTimecodes00:00 - an intro of Parish notices06:40 - Will Man Utd be fun this season?28:57 - a break28:59 - THE RONDO35:03 - Rodri to… Barcelona???44:20 - a break44:22 - How will Man City fare?