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The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast

Hosted by Michael Bailey, revered football tactics writer Michael Cox is joined by Mark Carey, Liam Tharme and more of The Athletic's brightest tactics and data department to break down the tactical and technical details behind the biggest footballing stories each week - assessing the latest trends, systems, players, managers and all manner of statistics in order to give you a deeper understanding of the game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

This podcast episode explores the tactics and success of Inter Milan, a football team that has been performing exceptionally well in Serie A. The hosts, along with guest John McKenzie, discuss Inter's impressive record, tactical flexibility, and attacking prowess. They analyze Inter's defensive strategies, their resurg...

Champions League notebook: Is the tournament about to come alive?

14 Mar 2024

46m

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This podcast episode explores the recent Champions League round of 16 matches and previews the quarterfinals. The hosts discuss the lack of surprises in the round of 16, with most group winners progressing to the next stage. They also debate the pros and cons of having a top-heavy field in the quarterfinals. The episod...

Klopp vs Guardiola: an era-defining rivalry

07 Mar 2024

46m

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This podcast episode explores the upcoming match between Manchester City and Liverpool, focusing on the rivalry between managers Pep Guardiola and Jürgen Klopp. The speakers discuss the significance of this encounter and speculate on Klopp's future, as well as the influence of these managers on English football. They a...

Breaking Down The Three Horse Title Race

29 Feb 2024

37m

Do teams want superstars anymore?

22 Feb 2024

41m

The Champions League knockouts: A deep dive

15 Feb 2024

45m

How To Beat Elite Teams

08 Feb 2024

47m

The evolution of Klopp's Liverpool tactics

01 Feb 2024

50m

Premier League Stat Attack

25 Jan 2024

49m

Has modern football left Mourinho behind?

18 Jan 2024

41m

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This podcast episode explores the impact of Jose Mourinho on modern football tactics. It discusses Mourinho's recent departure from Roma and his suitability for international football. The episode also delves into Mourinho's management style, tactical evolution, and his approach to structured attacking play. The speake...