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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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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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51:56

Big Ange's Big Spurs Overhaul

The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast ·

2023/08/24

Ali Maxwell is joined by The Athletic's Mark Carey, Liam Tharme and Tottenham writer Charlie Eccleshare to dissect the radical tactical overhaul in progress at Spurs...How quick, is too quick to try and implement a new tactical system and playing style - especially after losing Harry Kane so late in the window? And what can we learn from an impressive win over Manchester United last weekend?How does Ange Postecoglu's impact compare to Mikel Arteta's three years ago at Arsenal, is Bissouma good

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54:41

Big Ange's Big Spurs Overhaul

The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast ·

2023/08/24

Ali Maxwell is joined by The Athletic's Mark Carey, Liam Tharme and Tottenham writer Charlie Eccleshare to dissect the radical tactical overhaul in progress at Spurs... How quick, is too quick to try and implement a new tactical system and playing style - especially after losing Harry Kane so late in the window? And what can we learn from an impressive win over Manchester United last weekend? How does Ange Postecoglu's impact compare to Mikel Arteta's three years ago at Arsenal, is Bissouma good

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49:16

Tonali 'box-crashing', Caicedo's talents & Saka vs...

The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast ·

2023/08/17

Ali Maxwell is joined by The Athletic's Mark Carey, Liam Tharme and Duncan Alexander, to reflect on the opening weekend of a new Premier League season...When did Newcastle's Sandro Tonali start making those runs into the box, is Richarlison the right profile of striker for Postecoglu's Spurs and is Saka the best right-sided forward in world football right now?Plus, defenders taking goal kicks, man-to-man trends and more as our panel open their tactical notebooks once again.Produced by Adonis

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52:01

Tonali 'box-crashing', Caicedo's talents & Saka vs...

The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast ·

2023/08/17

Ali Maxwell is joined by The Athletic's Mark Carey, Liam Tharme and Duncan Alexander, to reflect on the opening weekend of a new Premier League season... When did Newcastle's Sandro Tonali start making those runs into the box, is Richarlison the right profile of striker for Postecoglu's Spurs and is Saka the best right-sided forward in world football right now? Plus, defenders taking goal kicks, man-to-man trends and more as our panel open their tactical notebooks once again. Produced by Adonis

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37:26

The Big Tactical Premier League Season Preview - Part...

The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast ·

2023/08/08

Host Ali Maxwell is joined by The Athletic's Mark Carey, Liam Tharme, Ahmed Walid and Thom Harris, to preview the rest of the Premier League teams and the biggest tactical question they'll each have to answer this season;Will Sheffield Utd have to change system after losing so many players?Why Everton are still reliant Dominic Calvert-Lewin's fitness.Will Manchester City continue to use ball-to-feet wingers?Could a more possession-based style help Nottingham Forest survive again?If building from the

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39:11

The Big Tactical Premier League Season Preview - Part...

The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast ·

2023/08/08

Host Ali Maxwell is joined by The Athletic's Mark Carey, Liam Tharme, Ahmed Walid and Thom Harris, to preview the rest of the Premier League teams and the biggest tactical question they'll each have to answer this season; Will Sheffield Utd have to change system after losing so many players? Why Everton are still reliant Dominic Calvert-Lewin's fitness. Will Manchester City continue to use ball-to-feet wingers? Could a more possession-based style help Nottingham Forest survive again? If

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48:58

The Big Tactical Premier League Season Preview - Part...

The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast ·

2023/08/04

Host Ali Maxwell is joined by The Athletic's Mark Carey, Liam Tharme, Ahmed Walid and Thom Harris, to preview the new Premier League season - and the big tactical dilemmas facing each team... In part one, the panel debate; How quickly the Spurs players can adapt to new manager Ange Postecoglu's principles If Brighton can 'evolve' before they're worked out Why Brentford can cope without Ivan Toney for the first six months What Newcastle will have learnt about Anthony Gordon from his success with

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47:13

The Big Tactical Premier League Season Preview - Part...

The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast ·

2023/08/04

Host Ali Maxwell is joined by The Athletic's Mark Carey, Liam Tharme, Ahmed Walid and Thom Harris, to preview the new Premier League season - and the big tactical dilemmas facing each team...In part one, the panel debate;How quickly the Spurs players can adapt to new manager Ange Postecoglu's principlesIf Brighton can 'evolve' before they're worked outWhy Brentford can cope without Ivan Toney for the first six monthsWhat Newcastle will have learnt about Anthony Gordon from his success with Englands

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27:02

Access All Areas: Brentford - How to build a Premier...

The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast ·

2023/07/25

Jay Harris introduces The Athletic's new podcast series, Access All Areas: Brentford. It's a behind the scenes look at how to build a modern Premier League team. In this episode - episode 2 of the series - Jay talks to those responsible for Brentford's famed recruitment strategy to detail how they scout and how they convince players that west London is a place for them to thrive. To listen to the full series click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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26:17

Access All Areas: Brentford - How to build a Premier...

The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast ·

2023/07/25

Jay Harris introduces The Athletic's new podcast series, Access All Areas: Brentford. It's a behind the scenes look at how to build a modern Premier League team.In this episode - episode 2 of the series - Jay talks to those responsible for Brentford's famed recruitment strategy to detail how they scout and how they convince players that west London is a place for them to thrive.To listen to the full series click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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0:53

Introducing the Daily Football Briefing

The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast ·

2023/07/18

The Athletic has just launched its brand new, daily 10 minute podcast for all those people who are just too busy in the mornings for anything longer.It’s called The Daily Football Briefing and will bring you right up to speed with the biggest stories from the night before and what to expect from the day ahead. Missed a big transfer story? David Ornstein will have you covered. What’s the latest about that club’s takeover saga? Matt Slater will have the latest. What’s Lionel Messi getting up to in

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1:38

Introducing the Daily Football Briefing

The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast ·

2023/07/18

The Athletic has just launched its brand new, daily 10 minute podcast for all those people who are just too busy in the mornings for anything longer. It’s called The Daily Football Briefing and will bring you right up to speed with the biggest stories from the night before and what to expect from the day ahead. Missed a big transfer story? David Ornstein will have you covered. What’s the latest about that club’s takeover saga? Matt Slater will have the latest. What’s Lionel Messi getting up to in

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28:38

UCL Final Reaction: How Manchester City beat Inter Milan

The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast ·

2023/06/11

Host Ali Maxwell is joined - straight after the full-time whistle - by The Athletic's Michael Cox, Liam Tharme and Ahmed Walid, to dissect Manchester City's 1-0 win over Inter Milan in the Champions League final... The panel break down the tactical story of a cagey finale in Istanbul, big team selection decisions and the culmination of City's tactical evolution into a truly formidable 'cup side'. Produced by Adonis Pratsides Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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27:53

UCL Final Reaction: How Manchester City beat Inter Milan

The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast ·

2023/06/11

Host Ali Maxwell is joined - straight after the full-time whistle - by The Athletic's Michael Cox, Liam Tharme and Ahmed Walid, to dissect Manchester City's 1-0 win over Inter Milan in the Champions League final...The panel break down the tactical story of a cagey finale in Istanbul, big team selection decisions and the culmination of City's tactical evolution into a truly formidable 'cup side'.Produced by Adonis Pratsides Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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40:37

Cup vs League & Champions League Final Preview

The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast ·

2023/06/08

Host Ali Maxwell is joined by The Athletic’s Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Liam Tharme to discuss whether tournament and league football needs to be treated differently, perhaps even viewed as entirely different disciplines...Plus, a look ahead to this weekend’s Champions League final, as Manchester City look to complete the treble vs Inter Milan.Produced by Jay Beale Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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42:22

Cup vs League & Champions League Final Preview

The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast ·

2023/06/08

Host Ali Maxwell is joined by The Athletic’s Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Liam Tharme to discuss whether tournament and league football needs to be treated differently, perhaps even viewed as entirely different disciplines... Plus, a look ahead to this weekend’s Champions League final, as Manchester City look to complete the treble vs Inter Milan. Produced by Jay Beale Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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48:37

Premier League Season Review... in just 10 games

The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast ·

2023/06/01

Host Ali Maxwell is joined by The Athletic's Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Liam Tharme to review a record-breaking and unforgettable Premier League season... in just 10 matches.From early warning signs of De Bruyne x Haaland's link up and Arsenal's leaky defence, to Spurs self-destruction, Villa's transformation and Leeds' lack of goals. Plus, an interesting discussion about xG underperformance in strikers who do a lot more than shoot and where the cut-off for parachuting in an interim manager should

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50:22

Premier League Season Review... in just 10 games

The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast ·

2023/06/01

Host Ali Maxwell is joined by The Athletic's Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Liam Tharme to review a record-breaking and unforgettable Premier League season... in just 10 matches. From early warning signs of De Bruyne x Haaland's link up and Arsenal's leaky defence, to Spurs self-destruction, Villa's transformation and Leeds' lack of goals. Plus, an interesting discussion about xG underperformance in strikers who do a lot more than shoot and where the cut-off for parachuting in an interim manager should

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39:14

Alternative Team of the Season

The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast ·

2023/05/25

Host Ali Maxwell is joined by Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Liam Tharme to pick their alternative Premier League Team of the Season - The catch? They can only select one player from each team in the bottom half of the table (plus one bonus pick)...Forget Saka v Salah as the guys condemn the lack general lack of viable full-back options, wrestle with the data and accidentally unearth the best player in the bottom half of the league.Produced by Adonis Pratsides Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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