Tifo Football Podcast

Joe Devine is joined by Alex Stewart to talk about the evolution of international football tactics at the 1994 & 1998 World Cups. The pair also discuss whether Alex is, as suggested by a listener, a "hipster" for thinking that Johan Cruyff is the "greatest ever". To view our entire World Cup focus on TifoFootball.com - https://www.tifofootball.com/focus/history-world-cup/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Devine is joined by Alex Stewart to discuss the evolution of tactics between 1982 and 1990, and Stephen Tudor to talk about Denmark's victorious European Championships in 1992. To view our entire World Cup focus on TifoFootball.com - https://www.tifofootball.com/focus/history-world-cup/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Devine is joined by Paul Ansorge to talk about the 1978 World Cup in Argentina, the controversy surrounding the tournament, and within that context, how we might look forward and think about the Qatar tournament in 2022. To view our entire World Cup focus on TifoFootball.com - https://www.tifofootball.com/focus/history-world-cup/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Devine is joined by Paul Ansorge to discuss the Brazil world cup in 1950, home to the game now nicknamed the Maracanazo, arguably the football game which had the most devastating affect on a nation of a team involved. To view our entire World Cup focus on TifoFootball.com - https://www.tifofootball.com/focus/history-world-cup/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Devine is joined by Alex Stewart to discuss the development of international tactics during the period of 1930-1950. To enter the giveaway for this week, post #umaxitgiveaway1 in the comment section on any of our YouTube videos this week. To view our entire World Cup focus on TifoFootball.com - https://www.tifofootball.com/focus/history-world-cup/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Devine is joined by Seb Stafford-Bloor, sub editor for umaxit.com. They discuss cup finals, manager movements, and three-at-the-back based criticisms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Antonio Conte has won the Premier League in his first season with Chelsea. In this episode, Joe Devine is joined by Nick Miller to discuss the Italian manager, his work this season & his future. Brief History of Antonio Conte - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpYjxp7Ia_Y Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After 25 years, 617 appearances and 250 goals for Roma, Francesco Totti is finally retiring. Last week, we made a video looking at the various tactical uses of the player and today Joe Devine is joined by Alex Stewart to continue the discussion. You can view our video on Totti here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWNtMDjwrGU&t= Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Devine is joined by Alex Stewart to discuss Mauricio Pochettino's tactics at Tottenham Hotspur. Our video on Tottenham's tactics - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4rI0ocw7JQ&t= Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jose Mourinho; one of the world greatest football coaches, and perhaps football management's foremost professional nuisance. Mourinho's barbs have pricked many peers throughout the years, and in this episode, Joe Devine is joined by Paul Ansorge to take a more in-depth look at the man, and the character. Jose Mourinho's rivalries - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IBJyC9YlFU&t=2s Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Under manager Leonardo Jardim, Monaco have staged a radical shift in their player acquisition policy. From big spend, to smart academy investment, a team stocked with youthful talent has now reached the latter stages of this season’s Champions League. In this episode, Joe Devine is joined by Alex Stewart, to discuss the tactics that have granted Monaco’s success, along with the environment that has enabled that. Jardim's tactics at Monaco - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPnDLpaDUWc&t= Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe is joined by umaxit.com content editor Seb Stafford-Bloor to discuss John Terry's announcement, and defending; in the England team and beyond. The episode also includes a reading of uMAXit writer Stephen Tudor's article on the waving of imaginary cards. John Terry: A Brief History Of - https://youtu.be/H9x7J7MN8AM Waving imaginary cards is not an outrage – the outrage it causes is: https://www.tifofootball.com/features/waving-imaginary-cards-is-not-an-outrage-the-outrage-it-causes-is/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Devine is joined by Alex Stewart to discuss Raheem Sterling; his career, revival under Pep Guardiola, and the use of statistics to negate irrational narratives. Raheem Sterling | By The Numbers - https://youtu.be/cbpjyXxM7JI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Devine is joined by Alex Stewart to discuss zonal and man marking. From Helenio Herrera to Tony Pulis; defending is often seen as dull. But when you take a closer look at the complexities of defensive systems, you’ll find artistry on par with the attacking game. Zonal vs Man Marking - https://youtu.be/BLMhylkO2eo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Devine is joined by Nick Miller to talk about Manchester United player Zlatan Ibrahimovic; his career, personality and future. Zlatan Ibrahimovic: A Brief History Of - https://youtu.be/s5Z3KRmlVkw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Devine is joined by Paul Ansorge to discuss ex-Manchester United player Eric Cantona. Eric Cantona's Kung Fu Kick: A Brief History Of - https://youtu.be/DTY6zInqYt0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Devine is joined by Alex Stewart to discuss Napoli's attractive style of play under manager Maurizio Sarri. Maurizio Sarri's Napoli 2016/17 - https://youtu.be/ZWJkzjouJgk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe is joined by Alex Stewart to discuss Hoffenheim under Julian Nagelsmann; his mantra, the pendulum effect, wing-backs and thoughts from our commenters. Julian Nagelsmann's Hoffenheim - https://youtu.be/ilq5hMy1yZc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices