Best Tifo Podcasts (2024)

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RootsPod Episode 70: Spared by the Occurrence of Barely Precedented Events 47:57

2h ago47:57

47:57

The major world events will continue until the performances improve. Differing prescriptions are offered to fix what ails the midfield. Prayers for a Dom Dwyer-ssaince are uttered.By RootsBlog

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RootsPod Episode 69: Nice 41:05

14d ago41:05

41:05

We discuss whether our expectations for the season really have changed, and try not to tempt the sports gods when talking about Pittsburgh. Jon demonstrates how to be a frustrating deponent.By RootsBlog

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RootsPod 68: Upward Trajectories and Ceilings 39:06

10d ago39:06

39:06

We talk about what’s on many minds these days: Should Gregg Berhalter keep his job? After concluding that, no, he should not, we get back to business, and discuss Roots’ continued rise, the challenge posed by upcoming opponent Louisville City, and the Soul’s huge playoff clash with FC Olympia.By RootsBlog

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RootsPod Episode 67: Durdling Passes 41:27

16d ago41:27

41:27

We give our midseason MVP awards. Jon admits that you shouldn’t listen to anything he has to say. Peter teaches us a new word.By RootsBlog

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RootsPod Episode 66: We Don’t Do Math Here 49:07

29d ago49:07

49:07

We discuss Jon’s vendetta against the USL W League, the emergence of Trayvone Reid, the appearance of Dom Dwyer, and the best way to get to Monterey.By RootsBlog

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RootsPod Episode 65: The Bol Bol of Victor Wembanyamas 48:24

2M ago48:24

48:24

A winning streak! A palpable winning streak! We discuss the Roots’ newfound formula for success with special guest Juan of Los Roots. Is it ugly? Who cares! Winning is better than losing.By RootsBlog

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What did we learn from the 23/24 season? 1:13:17

2M ago1:13:17

1:13:17

Jon Mackenzie is joined by Liam Tharme to give an overview of some of the most interesting tactical trends from the season… Why were there a lot more goals in the Premier League? How has Xabi Alonso balanced stale but safe possession vs more direct but risky approach? Were Manchester City worse this season? Are we entering an age where promoted tea…

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RootsPod Episode 64: Good News and Bad News 46:15

2M ago46:15

46:15

The Soul provide a breath of fresh air, but we’re not ready to hit the panic button on Roots’ season just yet. There is some disagreement about whether we’ll see Dom Dwyer any time soon, though.By RootsBlog

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Should football clubs be better at developing individuals? 58:45

2M ago58:45

58:45

Jon Mackenzie is joined by Harry Brooks to explore what it is that individual coaches do and if clubs could get more upside from using them… Why did Harry make the decision to work with individuals? What does prep look like for Harry’s sessions? Do clubs refuse players to work with individual coaches? Should clubs hire / implement coaches with tech…

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Will French football ever find its identity? 1:15:13

3M ago1:15:13

1:15:13

Jon Mackenzie and Alex Barker are joined by Tom Williams to explore “modern” French football through the narrative of Va Va Voom, Tom’s new book… What prompted Tom to write the book? What was his process? What is the “modern history” of French football? Is Paris Saint-Germain good or bad for French football? What impact did financial crisis have on…

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RootsPod Episode 63: A tifo of a wikipedia article 46:56

3M ago46:56

46:56

We discuss the managerial change, whether any other personnel changes might be in the offing, and the current reasons for real optimism (the Dom Dwyer signing, and positive momentum on the Malibu Lot). Peter mispronounces “maelstrom.”By RootsBlog

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Should football clubs be better at substitutions? 1:07:10

3M ago1:07:10

1:07:10

Jon Mackenzie is joined by Sammy Lander to explore the idea of a substitution coach and the general concept of substitutes. What does the day in a life of a substitution coach look like? What are the edges that can be found in coaching substitutes? Why do certain players succeed as substitutes? What are the things that make coaches good at making s…

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Spain's Up-and-Coming Coaches 1:04:56

3M ago1:04:56

1:04:56

Jon Mackenzie is joined by Thom Harris to explore some of the under-the-radar coaches in La Liga and discuss their eventual career pathways… How does Michel’s fluidity at Girona work? Who are the players Girona brought in to make the difference? Can Garcia Pimienta make it at the elite level after Las Palmas? How has Ernesto Valverde’s time at Barc…

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Bonus: Interview with Alessandro Del Piero 24:50

3M ago24:50

24:50

On this bonus episode of the Tifo Football Podcast, Mike Zimmermann is joined by Alessandro De Piero. What is the most memorable moment from his Juventus career? Reliving the World Cup triumph in 2006. How is he helping to grow Serie A in the United States? What are the expectations for Italy heading into Euro 2024? Learn more about your ad choices…

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RootsPod Episode 62: CamdenRileyPod 37:39

3M ago37:39

37:39

The Bloggers welcome very special guest Camden Riley, center back for your Oakland Roots, to the Pod! We talk about Camden’s soccer journey from Dallas to Oakland, the state of soccer in the U.S., and Camden’s outlook for the team this year. Camden also mispronounces Emre Can’s name in an unlikely way.…

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How we got Man United so wrong this season 1:17:25

3M ago1:17:25

1:17:25

Jon Mackenzie is joined by Aaron Moniz and Kees van Hemmen to revisit this season from a Manchester United perspective and explore what it was that meant we got Man United so wrong this season… How would you tell the story of Man United this season to someone who hasn’t followed it? What is the tactical reason that this season has gone so horribly …

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RootsPod Episode 61: Puzzle Pieces Where They Don’t Belong

3M ago

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Welp.By RootsBlog

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The Story of Liverpool's Analytics Revolution 1:07:18

4M ago1:07:18

1:07:18

Jon Mackenzie is joined by Josh Williams to explore the role that data has played in Liverpool’s revolution under owners FSG and to think about what the future of the club looks like from a data POV. How much of the success of the last decade doesn’t come without FSG’s purchase of Liverpool? When FSG arrived at the club, what were their intentions …

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The Art of Analysing Up-and-Coming Coaches 57:26

4M ago57:26

57:26

Jon Mackenzie is joined by Mark Carey and Liam Tharme to explore the ideas of some up and coming managers (Still, Motta, Fonseca) and to dig into the deeper question of how do we decide if a manager is *good* or not… What is Will Still’s tactical approach? What is the correlation between Thiago Motta’s deep build up with strong defensive numbers? W…

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Patience, Positional Play and the Future of Football Tactics 1:07:35

4M ago1:07:35

1:07:35

Jon Mackenzie is joined by Martin Rafelt to explore the idea of patience as a category within football, particularly in relation to positional play - before then digging deeper into where football tactics is right now. What is positional play? Exploring the contradiction between “winning mentality” and “positional play”. How can impatience be bad f…

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RootsPod Episode 70: Spared by the Occurrence of Barely Precedented Events 47:57

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RootsPod Episode 69: Nice 41:05

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RootsPod 68: Upward Trajectories and Ceilings 39:06

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RootsPod Episode 67: Durdling Passes 41:27

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RootsPod Episode 66: We Don’t Do Math Here 49:07

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RootsPod Episode 65: The Bol Bol of Victor Wembanyamas 48:24

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What did we learn from the 23/24 season? 1:13:17

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RootsPod Episode 64: Good News and Bad News 46:15

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Should football clubs be better at developing individuals? 58:45

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Will French football ever find its identity? 1:15:13

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RootsPod Episode 63: A tifo of a wikipedia article 46:56

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Should football clubs be better at substitutions? 1:07:10

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Spain's Up-and-Coming Coaches 1:04:56

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Bonus: Interview with Alessandro Del Piero 24:50

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RootsPod Episode 62: CamdenRileyPod 37:39

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How we got Man United so wrong this season 1:17:25

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RootsPod Episode 61: Puzzle Pieces Where They Don’t Belong

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The Story of Liverpool's Analytics Revolution 1:07:18

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The Art of Analysing Up-and-Coming Coaches 57:26

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Patience, Positional Play and the Future of Football Tactics 1:07:35

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