Tifo Football Podcast

Roberto De Zerbi’s 18-months at Marseille featured real highs but also moments of severe turbulence, disputes with players and wildly inconsistent results. On today's episode, Jon Mackenzie and Joe Devine 'Ring For Analysis' while reading through Tom Burrow's long-read on the situation, originally published on The Athletic. Read the piece yourself: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7044950/2026/02/14/roberto-de-zerbi-marseille-reign-inside-story/

An incident of alleged racist abuse towards Real Madrid’s Vinícius Júnior by Benfica forward Gianluca Prestianni, Real Madrid’s improved form on the pitch, a bit of a blip for Barcelona and an unexpected situation for Darwin Nunez at Al-Hilal in the Saudi Pro League were all discussed on the Tifo football podcast. This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie, Kaya Kaynak & Tomas Hill Lopez-Menchero and is produced by Steve Hankey.Join the Tifo Discord Server - https://discord.gg/VUW7CRzJAngel Martinez / Stringer / Getty Images Europe via Getty Images00:00 - hola!03:05 - allegations of racism during Benfica vs Real Madrid match12:44 - Real Madrid’s recent results on the pitch23:35 - Squad refreshment for Real Madrid?31:28 - A break31:20 - Kaya’s screensaver & Joe’s delivery habits34:00 - Curling! And the hog line36:15 - Tifo’s Ring For Analysis39:43 - A Barcelona blip50:40 - Barcelona’s fascinating election54:36 - Darwin Nunez’s Saudi situation59:28 - Does moving to the Saudi league work out for players?1:02:37 - Tifo Discord plug! More about pets…

The survival chances of West Ham United & Nottingham Forest plus the potential impact of new interim Tottenham Hotspur coach Igor Tudor were all discussed in the latest Tifo football podcast.This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features JJ Bull, Colin Millar & Reuben Pinder and is produced by Steve Hankey.Join the Tifo Discord Server - https://discord.gg/QCnuw27J Michael Regan / Staff / Getty Images Europe via GettyImages00:00 - an ocean-faring intro07:17 - West Ham United rally16:50 - Multiple formations & pitch size20:33 - The Nuno-fication of West Ham 24:47 - West Ham are in fine form… for now27:32 - Other sack happy Premier League clubs of the past31:55 - What went wrong for Dyche at Nottingham Forest?35:21 - Undermining behaviour in the workplace37:48 - Where Forest may have gone wrong40:21 - Who will go down?42:07 - A break42:09 - THE RONDO47:13 - The Tudor dynasty begins at Tottenham56:28 - How many more games will Spurs win this season?1:00:21 - Points Are Bad 

When Thomas Frank was appointed Tottenham Hotspur’s new head coach in June 2025, his task was to rebuild the club’s culture. But the defining image of his tenure — or rather the defining sound — was booing. And booing directed specifically at him. On today's Tifo Football Podcast, Joe Devine & Jon Mackenzie read and analyse Jack Pitt-Brooke and Jay Harris' inside read on Thomas Frank's sacking at Spurs. In this new format, 'Ring For Analysis', conversation ranges from booing, to unconscious downing of tools and a points-per-game quiz.Carl Recine / Staff / Getty Images Europe via GettyImages-2260368300

Following the announcement of Tottenham Hotspur parting ways with manager Thomas Frank, in the latest Tifo football podcast we discuss why it went wrong, who should replace him in the interim as well as who the longer term appointee should be.This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie, Kaya Kaynak & Colin Millar and is produced by Steve Hankey.JOIN THE DISCORD - https://discord.gg/QCnuw27JOmar Vega / Stringer / Getty Images North America via GettyImages00:00 - A well-written intro05:46 - A semi-sanctioned second intro6:29 - Spur sack Thomas Frank10:30 - Why now and not before?18:00 - The problems a new coach would inherit21:30 - A discordant Discord shout out24:10 - Who should Spurs get as their next current manager?25:07 - “Gambling on stepping up” contenders29:20 - “Too early in their development?” contenders35:18 - another excellent break35:20 - too early for Robbie Keane?40:30 - These fine managers are available50:25 - The risky choice?1:06:15 - The “no questions asked” category1:09:04- The wildcards

The resuscitation of the title race with Manchester City’s late win over Liverpool, Manchester United’s fourth consecutive Premier League victory, this time against ten man Tottenham Hotspur, and another defeat for Newcastle United against an impressive Brentford were all discussed in the latest Tifo football podcast.This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features JJ Bull, Mark Carey & Reuben Pinder and is produced by Steve Hankey.Join the Tifo Discord Server - https://discord.gg/QCnuw27J Matt McNulty / Stringer / Getty Images Europe via GettyImages-223721144100:00 - A trumpeting intro05:17 - It’s still a title race, isn’t it?08:47 - Did Liverpool poo their pants? 12:35 - Four lungs & frogs14:42 - A goal that never was 17:21 - Somehow, Jumanji18:07 - Highlights from Man City vs Liverpool 30:00 - How worried should Liverpool be?33:20 - How will Man City & Arsenal perform before they play each other?38:15 - an attempt at a break38:17 - THE RONDO42:39 - Man Utd win four in a row, and isn’t it fun?47:10 - Joe’s trepidation and an uncomfortable meme52:33 - Newcastle United’s poor form continues1:00:21 - Should Newcastle stick or twist in the manager market?1:03:02 - Points Are Bad

JOIN THE NEW TIFO DISCORD: https://discord.gg/vvfz96FZXrWhat were you doing in 2003? What colour lightsaber would you have if they were real? How often do you walk nude around your flat? All perfectly normal questions to ask when deciding who Man United should hire as their next manager. Joe and Jon group the potential candidates and discuss what they'd bring to Old Trafford in the latest Tifo football podcast.This episode of the Tifo Football Podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie and is produced by Grayson Moody.Timecodes:00:00 - Get well soon Steve!05:30 - How has Michael Carrick done so far?14:30 - What were you doing in 2003?17:55 - Forecasting Man United's results24:13 - Should Michael Carrick get the job?31:39 - Floors, ceilings and Never Nudes35:38 - Man United managerial candidates01:05:51 - A ridiculous Star Wars tangent01:09:37 - Wild card options

Tottenham’s comeback draw against Manchester City, Man Utd’s last gasp win over Fulham & Chelsea’s likewise late winner against West Ham United were all discussed in the latest Tifo football podcast.This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features JJ Bull, Seb Stafford-Bloor & Reuben Pinder and is produced by Steve Hankey.FREDRIK VARFJELL / Contributor / AFP via GettyImages00:00 - A 5/10 intro03:23 - A sumptuous section06:29 - An apathetic first half for Spurs, with a somersault11:00 - Positive things to say about Tottenham15:14 - Man City’s second half switch off21:40 - the mouse died22:00 - Man City transfers24:31 - THE RONDO31:23 - a hair break31:25 - do you wash your hair every day?32:47 - Man Utd win again35:50 - Seb’s ITK aura36:30 - Back to Man Utd & Fulham50:01 - Another win for Chelsea56:48 - who would be the best assassin on the pod?59:20 - players struggling to adapt to the Premier League1:01:43 - The (unforgettable) Points Are Bad

The permutations for Premier League sides as the Champions League (League) phase comes to a conclusion, Arsenal’s management of domestic & European title chases to this point, what the plans should be for Liverpool in the summer, the communication style of Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior and the harm the financial might of English football causes to the broader football ecosystem were all discussed in the latest Tifo football podcast.This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Seb Stafford-Bloor & Oli Kay and is produced by Steve Hankey.Richard Heathcote / Staff / Gettu Images Europe via GettyImages-221395753500:00 - A subtle intro05:48 - Drama as The Champions League… League phase ends09:06 - Arsenal’s 100% in Europe, but is everything all right at home?19:05 - Does modern football suck the joy out of everything?22:12 - A dog joins the podcast!22:45 - Joe talks about walking through the woods24:05 - League leaders & winners as antagonists28:00 - What’s left for Liverpool this season?31:45 - Is a summer rebuild actually what Liverpool need?38:26 - A break38:28 - The merits plus perils of LinkedIn style aphorisms 45:24 - Should you sub a sub?50:05 - ice hockey!52:30 - What do Tottenham Hotspur say about the strength of the Premier League?