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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.

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46:28

The evolution of Klopp's Liverpool tactics

The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast ·

2024/02/01

In this episode, The Athletic’s Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Liam Tharme join Ali Maxwell to discuss the tactical differences between the two eras of Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool tenure.We’re broadly speaking splitting Klopp’s teams into the 2019 - 21 side as “Liverpool 1.0” and looking at this current iteration as “Liverpool 2.0”What were peak Klopp Liverpool tactically?What has and hasn’t changed in the transition to this new team?And what kind of a squad is he leaving for whoever Liverpool’s new

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45:22

Premier League Stat Attack

The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast ·

2024/01/25

In this episode, the Tactics Pod team launch a load of stats into your ears, so strap in.The Athletic’s Michael Cox, Thom Harris and Liam Tharme join Ali Maxwell to sift through forty five minutes of figures, including…Who is the fouliest footballer in the Premier League so far this season?Which side loves turning the opposition around at the coin toss?What is the biggest (statistical) problem with Manchester United this season?And seventeen more.Produced by Adonis Pratsides and Steve Hankey.

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48:07

Premier League Stat Attack

The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast ·

2024/01/25

In this episode, the Tactics Pod team launch a load of stats into your ears, so strap in. The Athletic’s Michael Cox, Thom Harris and Liam Tharme join Ali Maxwell to sift through forty five minutes of figures, including… Who is the fouliest footballer in the Premier League so far this season? Which side loves turning the opposition around at the coin toss? What is the biggest (statistical) problem with Manchester United this season? And seventeen more. Produced by Adonis Pratsides and Steve

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39:47

Has modern football left Mourinho behind?

The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast ·

2024/01/18

The Athletic's Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Liam Tharme join host Ali Maxwell, to reflect on Jose Mourinho's fall from grace - 20 years on from winning the Champions League with Porto. Has modern club football left Mourinho behind. Do a younger generation of footballers tire of his methods too quickly and has he ever been a 'defensive' coach? Plus, why he is perfectly suited to international management now. Produced by Adonis Pratsides Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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37:02

Has modern football left Mourinho behind?

The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast ·

2024/01/18

The Athletic's Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Liam Tharme join host Ali Maxwell, to reflect on Jose Mourinho's fall from grace - 20 years on from winning the Champions League with Porto.Has modern club football left Mourinho behind. Do a younger generation of footballers tire of his methods too quickly and has he ever been a 'defensive' coach?Plus, why he is perfectly suited to international management now.Produced by Adonis Pratsides Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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45:37

Does Arsenal's 'dream striker' really exist?

The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast ·

2024/01/11

Since Arsenal were dumped out of the FA Cup, the prevailing 'narrative' has been their desperate need to sign a more clinical goalscorer in the January transfer window... But does a number 9 who could fulfil all the requirements of an Arsenal striker even exist?Host Ali Maxwell is joined by The Athletic's Michael Cox, Mark Carey & Liam Tharme - for their first podcast of 2024 - to explore the 'unrealistic' expectations on the modern-day Premier League forward.How would an iconic frontman like

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48:23

Does Arsenal's 'dream striker' really exist?

The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast ·

2024/01/11

Since Arsenal were dumped out of the FA Cup, the prevailing 'narrative' has been their desperate need to sign a more clinical goalscorer in the January transfer window... But does a number 9 who could fulfil all the requirements of an Arsenal striker even exist? Host Ali Maxwell is joined by The Athletic's Michael Cox, Mark Carey & Liam Tharme - for their first podcast of 2024 - to explore the 'unrealistic' expectations on the modern-day Premier League forward. How would an iconic frontman like

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47:15

The tactical trends of 2023

The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast ·

2023/12/21

In this episode, we discuss the tactical trends of 2023. The Athletic’s Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Liam Tharme join Ali Maxwell to explore… First up, full backs and defenders moving into midfield. Inversions, actions and equal & opposite reactions are all covered here. Did the back three become an endangered species in 2023 and will wingbacks go the way of the Dodo in 2024? What were the big statistical trends this year? More goals, fewer red cards and the comeback of… the comeback. The 2023

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44:30

The tactical trends of 2023

The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast ·

2023/12/21

In this episode, we discuss the tactical trends of 2023.The Athletic’s Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Liam Tharme join Ali Maxwell to explore…First up, full backs and defenders moving into midfield. Inversions, actions and equal & opposite reactions are all covered here.Did the back three become an endangered species in 2023 and will wingbacks go the way of the Dodo in 2024?What were the big statistical trends this year? More goals, fewer red cards and the comeback of… the comeback.The 2023

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41:36

Game changers: Do you still need a Plan B?

The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast ·

2023/12/14

The Athletic's Michael Cox, Liam Tharme and Mark Carey join host Ali Maxwell to try and work out the best way to 'chase' a football match... Has modern football moved away from the stereotypical 'plan B' of earlier Premier League eras and how do teams like Liverpool, Arsenal and Newcastle keep finding late goals. Plus, how the role of the substitute might be evolving into a more specialist role and what is now asked of 'game-changers' like Harvey Elliott, Youri Tielemans, Elijah Adebayo and

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38:51

Game changers: Do you still need a Plan B?

The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast ·

2023/12/14

The Athletic's Michael Cox, Liam Tharme and Mark Carey join host Ali Maxwell to try and work out the best way to 'chase' a football match...Has modern football moved away from the stereotypical 'plan B' of earlier Premier League eras and how do teams like Liverpool, Arsenal and Newcastle keep finding late goals.Plus, how the role of the substitute might be evolving into a more specialist role and what is now asked of 'game-changers' like Harvey Elliott, Youri Tielemans, Elijah Adebayo and

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44:28

The art of taking a penalty

The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast ·

2023/12/07

The Athletic's Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Liam Tharme join host Ali Maxwell to discuss penalties in football...Are there too many, are they too big a reward in the VAR era, or, is it in fact becoming more difficult to score?Plus, the best player in the Premier League at winning penalties, who sent the keeper the wrong way every time, are left-footers better than right-footers and if further rule changes are in order.Produced by Adonis Pratsides Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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47:13

The art of taking a penalty

The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast ·

2023/12/07

The Athletic's Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Liam Tharme join host Ali Maxwell to discuss penalties in football... Are there too many, are they too big a reward in the VAR era, or, is it in fact becoming more difficult to score? Plus, the best player in the Premier League at winning penalties, who sent the keeper the wrong way every time, are left-footers better than right-footers and if further rule changes are in order. Produced by Adonis Pratsides Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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39:20

Is Bernardo Silva the best player in the Premier League?

The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast ·

2023/11/29

In this episode, we discuss Michael Cox’s argument that Bernardo Silva is the best player in the Premier League. The Athletic’s Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Liam Tharme join Ali Maxwell to explore… First up, there’s a discussion and reflection on the managerial career of Terry Venables. The former England and Barcelona manager passed away this week at the age of 80 after a long illness. Then, on to Bernardo Silva. How rare is his level and type of versatility? Does his ability as an elite all

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36:35

Is Bernardo Silva the best player in the Premier League?

The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast ·

2023/11/29

In this episode, we discuss Michael Cox’s argument that Bernardo Silva is the best player in the Premier League.The Athletic’s Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Liam Tharme join Ali Maxwell to explore…First up, there’s a discussion and reflection on the managerial career of Terry Venables. The former England and Barcelona manager passed away this week at the age of 80 after a long illness.Then, on to Bernardo Silva.How rare is his level and type of versatility?Does his ability as an elite all rounder mean

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42:43

Ten Hag, Wiegman & Dutch tactical identity

The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast ·

2023/11/23

Both Manchester United and England's Lionesses face a crucial fortnight ahead under their respective Dutch coaches Erik ten Hag and Sarina Wiegman.To compare and contrast their styles Ali Maxwell is joined by The Athletic's Michael Cox, Liam Tharme and Charlotte Harpur to discuss their similar coaching identities and explore how much that is tied to their nation's football identity.The panel analyse their on-pitch tactical focus, with influences from Johan Cruyff and Louis van Gaal as well as their

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45:28

Ten Hag, Wiegman & Dutch tactical identity

The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast ·

2023/11/23

Both Manchester United and England's Lionesses face a crucial fortnight ahead under their respective Dutch coaches Erik ten Hag and Sarina Wiegman. To compare and contrast their styles Ali Maxwell is joined by The Athletic's Michael Cox, Liam Tharme and Charlotte Harpur to discuss their similar coaching identities and explore how much that is tied to their nation's football identity. The panel analyse their on-pitch tactical focus, with influences from Johan Cruyff and Louis van Gaal as well as

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42:29

Leverkusen, Girona and surprise league leaders

The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast ·

2023/11/16

A collection of Europe’s major leagues have had surprise league leaders topping the tables this season. The Athletic’s Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Thom Harris join Ali Maxwell to explore… Xabi Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen. What do they do in and out of possession, how have their new signings settled in and can they sustain it to beat Bayern Munich to the Bundesliga? We also talk about an even bigger surprise in La Liga. At time of recording Girona top La Liga by two points ahead of Real Madrid with

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39:44

Leverkusen, Girona and surprise league leaders

The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast ·

2023/11/16

A collection of Europe’s major leagues have had surprise league leaders topping the tables this season.The Athletic’s Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Thom Harris join Ali Maxwell to explore…Xabi Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen. What do they do in and out of possession, how have their new signings settled in and can they sustain it to beat Bayern Munich to the Bundesliga?We also talk about an even bigger surprise in La Liga. At time of recording Girona top La Liga by two points ahead of Real Madrid with former

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48:31

How to play with 10 (or 9) men

The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast ·

2023/11/09

After Spurs and Man United suffered defeats in big games this week, where a red card (or two) was a big factor - The Athletic's Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Liam Tharme join host Ali Maxwell to debate the best ways for a manager to deal tactically with a sending off... Did Big Ange's surprisingly high defensive line make sense, can you stick with three-at-the-back and is it actually harder to play against ten men? Produced by Adonis Pratsides Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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