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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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44:46

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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49:39

Where have all the dribblers gone?

The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast ·

2023/11/02

As Michael informs us - in the beginning - the beautiful game almost completely revolved around the art of 'dribbling'. So, as football continues to evolve tactically, how and why did we reach a point where many commentators are now asking: "Where have all the dribblers gone?" The Athletic's Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Liam Tharme join host Ali Maxwell to explore... Who are the best/worst dribblers in the Premier League, what even constitutes a 'dribble' and are coaches like Pep Guardiola really

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46:54

Where have all the dribblers gone?

The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast ·

2023/11/02

As Michael informs us - in the beginning - the beautiful game almost completely revolved around the art of 'dribbling'.So, as football continues to evolve tactically, how and why did we reach a point where many commentators are now asking: "Where have all the dribblers gone?"The Athletic's Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Liam Tharme join host Ali Maxwell to explore...Who are the best/worst dribblers in the Premier League, what even constitutes a 'dribble' and are coaches like Pep Guardiola really

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37:29

Ronaldo, Diego Costa, Benzema: When does a striker peak?

The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast ·

2023/10/26

Ali Maxwell is alongside The Athletic’s Liam Thame, Mark Carey and Michael Cox to explore the varying ‘peak’ performance of strikers, and whether it’s changing over time.From Robbie Fowler who ‘peaked’ aged 20, to Fabio Quagliarella who saved his best ’til 35, the panel dissect why players hit their prime at different ages, but ask if the way we classify ‘peak’ needs updating.Plus, can ones ‘peak’ be predicted, and how is sports science altering the landscape.Produced by Jay Beale. Hosted on Acast

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39:14

Ronaldo, Diego Costa, Benzema: When does a striker peak?

The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast ·

2023/10/26

Ali Maxwell is alongside The Athletic’s Liam Thame, Mark Carey and Michael Cox to explore the varying ‘peak’ performance of strikers, and whether it’s changing over time. From Robbie Fowler who ‘peaked’ aged 20, to Fabio Quagliarella who saved his best ’til 35, the panel dissect why players hit their prime at different ages, but ask if the way we classify ‘peak’ needs updating. Plus, can ones ‘peak’ be predicted, and how is sports science altering the landscape. Produced by Jay Beale. Learn more

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31:01

How to build the perfect footballer

The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast ·

2023/10/19

Jude Bellingham's been described as a player 'who can do everything', so Ali Maxwell, challenged The Athletic's Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Liam Tharme to build the 'perfect' player...A left foot from Messi? As strong as Van Dijk? With Bernardo Silva's brain?Agree or disagree with our selections? Let us know in the comments.Produced by Adonis Pratsides Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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32:46

How to build the perfect footballer

The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast ·

2023/10/19

Jude Bellingham's been described as a player 'who can do everything', so Ali Maxwell, challenged The Athletic's Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Liam Tharme to build the 'perfect' player... A left foot from Messi? As strong as Van Dijk? With Bernardo Silva's brain? Agree or disagree with our selections? Let us know in the comments. Produced by Adonis Pratsides Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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35:27

David Beckham's Data

The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast ·

2023/10/12

Ali Maxwell is alongside The Athletic's Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Duncan Alexander to explore the data behind David Beckham's incredible career - to discern just how good a player DB7 really was...The best crosser of the ball of all time? How accurate was the documentary? Our panel dissect the free-kicks, assists, goals and tactical roles to find out.Produced by Adonis Pratsides Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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38:12

David Beckham's Data

The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast ·

2023/10/12

Ali Maxwell is alongside The Athletic's Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Duncan Alexander to explore the data behind David Beckham's incredible career - to discern just how good a player DB7 really was... The best crosser of the ball of all time? How accurate was the documentary? Our panel dissect the free-kicks, assists, goals and tactical roles to find out. Produced by Adonis Pratsides Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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45:09

Arsenal v Man City: Do head-to-head matches between...

The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast ·

2023/10/05

Ali Maxwell is joined by The Athletic's Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Duncan Alexander to look ahead to the first Premier League meeting between last season's Top 2: Man City and Arsenal... How often have head-to-head games between the eventual top two Premier League teams decided where the title ended up? And ahead of Man City's trip to Arsenal on Sunday, a tactical preview of where the game might be won and lost and some squad selection headaches for both managers analysed. Produced by Adonis

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43:24

Arsenal v Man City: Do head-to-head matches between...

The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast ·

2023/10/05

Ali Maxwell is joined by The Athletic's Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Duncan Alexander to look ahead to the first Premier League meeting between last season's Top 2: Man City and Arsenal...How often have head-to-head games between the eventual top two Premier League teams decided where the title ended up?And ahead of Man City's trip to Arsenal on Sunday, a tactical preview of where the game might be won and lost and some squad selection headaches for both managers analysed.Produced by Adonis Pratsides

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42:37

Ewing Theory: Life after losing a star player

The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast ·

2023/09/28

Host Ali Maxwell is joined by The Athletic's Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Liam Tharme to assess the concept of 'Ewing Theory' - the idea that any team can lose their star player and actually improve? How is this playing out in the Premier League so far this season, at Spurs after Kane... but also at West Ham after Declan Rice, Crystal Palace after Zaha and Brentford without Toney too? And can you become overly-reliant on a goalscorer in particular? The panel also find examples of the phenomenon on

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39:52

Ewing Theory: Life after losing a star player

The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast ·

2023/09/28

Host Ali Maxwell is joined by The Athletic's Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Liam Tharme to assess the concept of 'Ewing Theory' - the idea that any team can lose their star player and actually improve?How is this playing out in the Premier League so far this season, at Spurs after Kane... but also at West Ham after Declan Rice, Crystal Palace after Zaha and Brentford without Toney too?And can you become overly-reliant on a goalscorer in particular?The panel also find examples of the phenomenon on the

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43:31

The Champions League is back!

The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast ·

2023/09/21

Ali Maxwell is joined by The Athletic's Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Liam Tharme to pick out their tactical insights and highlights from the opening round of Champions League group games... Why are Man United so fragile after conceding a goal, and how good was Bayern's Jamal Musiala? - 2:05 As Arsenal cruised to a 4-0 win over PSV in their return to the competition - was that the perfect preparation for this Sunday's North London Derby... and are they a different proposition when Gabriel Jesus

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40:46

The Champions League is back!

The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast ·

2023/09/21

Ali Maxwell is joined by The Athletic's Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Liam Tharme to pick out their tactical insights and highlights from the opening round of Champions League group games...Why are Man United so fragile after conceding a goal, and how good was Bayern's Jamal Musiala? - 2:05As Arsenal cruised to a 4-0 win over PSV in their return to the competition - was that the perfect preparation for this Sunday's North London Derby... and are they a different proposition when Gabriel Jesus leads

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39:27

Bellingham’s ceiling, Brazil’s new era, and where...

The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast ·

2023/09/14

Ali Maxwell is joined by Michael Cox, Liam Tharme and Mark Carey to reflect on Jude Bellingham's performance vs Scotland, debate whether Neymar should be considered one of football's true greats, and ask where the Spanish playmakers have gone?Plus, Nigeria's striker dilemma, Bielsa's Uruguay, and Fernando Diniz's anti-establishment tactics.Produced by Jay Beale. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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41:12

Bellingham’s ceiling, Brazil’s new era, and where...

The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast ·

2023/09/14

Ali Maxwell is joined by Michael Cox, Liam Tharme and Mark Carey to reflect on Jude Bellingham's performance vs Scotland, debate whether Neymar should be considered one of football's true greats, and ask where the Spanish playmakers have gone? Plus, Nigeria's striker dilemma, Bielsa's Uruguay, and Fernando Diniz's anti-establishment tactics. Produced by Jay Beale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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46:35

Bukayo Saka: Goalscorer, Creator, Swiss Army Knife

The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast ·

2023/09/07

Ali Maxwell is joined by Michael Cox, Liam Tharme and Arsenal correspondent Art de Roche, to celebrate Bukayo Saka's evolution into possibly, the best right-sided forward in the world right now...The panel reflect on his breakthrough as a left wing-back, the tactical challenges Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta sets for him and the amazing numbers he's already posting, despite having only turned 22 years old this week!Produced by Adonis Pratsides***Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal by going to

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49:20

Bukayo Saka: Goalscorer, Creator, Swiss Army Knife

The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast ·

2023/09/07

Ali Maxwell is joined by Michael Cox, Liam Tharme and Arsenal correspondent Art de Roche, to celebrate Bukayo Saka's evolution into possibly, the best right-sided forward in the world right now... The panel reflect on his breakthrough as a left wing-back, the tactical challenges Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta sets for him and the amazing numbers he's already posting, despite having only turned 22 years old this week! Produced by Adonis Pratsides *** Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal by going to

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41:04

Do Central Midfielders make the best modern managers?

The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast ·

2023/08/31

Host Ali Maxwell is joined by The Athletic's Mark Carey and Liam Tharme to dig into why so many modern-day head coaches were once central midfielders? As Guardiola, Arteta, Xavi, Pirlo, Motta, Alonso, Amorim and others thrive - what is it about the position that lends itself to coaching and is it the most difficult position to play in a team? Has it contributed to the current hegemony of football tactics and does it also explain why the price of a good deep-lying midfielder has skyrocketed over the

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