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We’re bringing you a special episode of the podcast this week - it’s time to talk World Cup tactics.
We’ll dive into international tournament prep, opposition analysis and much more!
With a very special guest - assistant coach of the Canada men’s national team, Ewan Sharp.
Host: Michael Bailey
Guests: Joshua Kloke, Liam Tharme & Ewan Sharp
Producer: Mike Stavrou
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With the World Cup right around the corner, we’re discussing the most tactically interesting teams at this summer’s tournament.
Plus, we’ll assess how the favourites are looking — and… how to build a successful World Cup squad.
Host: Michael Bailey
Guests: Michael Cox, Conor O’Neill & Liam Tharme
Producer: Mike Stavrou
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What can we learn from the tactics employed in 2025/26?
Are we too reliant on set pieces (even employing MMA fighters to help!) and how will that shape recruitment this summer?
Plus what makes the ‘perfect ball’ and we look ahead to the Champions League final.
Host: Michael Bailey
With: Michael Cox & Liam Tharme
Producer: Si Watts
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Pep Guardiola will leave Manchester City this summer after 10 trophy-laden years.
So how did he change the landscape of Premier League tactics?
And what comes next for Man City?
Host: Michael Bailey
Guests: Michael Cox, Mark Carey & Thom Harris
Producer: Mike Stavrou
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It’s that time of the year, already — our very special alternative Premier League Team of the Season.
Who has impressed us from the sides in the bottom half of the table?
Host: Michael Bailey
Guests: Michael Cox, Mark Carey & Liam Tharme
Producer: Mike Stavrou, Simon Watts
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This week, we’re reviewing a compelling set of Champions League semi-finals.
From Arsenal’s defensive solidity, to the most complete side in Europe, Paris Saint-Germain.
Host: Michael Bailey
Guests: Michael Cox, Mark Carey & Liam Tharme
Producer: Mike Stavrou
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With only five players across Europe’s top five leagues on 20 goals or more.
Today we’re asking: where have all the goalscorers gone?
Host: Michael Bailey
Guests: Michael Cox, Mark Carey & Liam Tharme
Producer: Mike Stavrou, Si Watts
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Bruno Fernandes is on the cusp of breaking the Premier League record for most assists in a single season.
So why hasn’t the record been beaten in more than 20 years?
And what’s the secret behind Fernandes’ creative genius?
Host: Michael Bailey
Guests: Michael Cox & Mark Carey
Producer: Mike Stavrou
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This week, there’s only one story in town — the Premier League title clash between Manchester City and Arsenal.
Can Mikel Arteta finally get the better of his old mentor?
Or will Pep Guardiola pull yet another tactical rabbit out of his hat?
Host: Michael Bailey
Guests: Michael Cox, Mark Carey & Liam Tharme
Producer: Mike Stavrou, Si Watts
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This week, we’re diving into the world of attacking partnerships.
How have roles at the top of the pitch changed over time?
And must all attackers be able to defend?
Host: Matt Davies-Adams
Guests: Michael Cox, Mark Carey & Liam Tharme
Producer: Mike Stavrou
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This week, we’re discussing midfield combinations.
From your creators, to destroyers; how do player roles complement each other?
Let’s build a complete midfield!
Host: Michael Bailey
Guests: Michael Cox, Mark Carey & Liam Tharme
Producer: Mike Stavrou
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This week, we’re discussing football’s relentless schedule.
What impact is it having on players and matches?
And… can we measure whether football is actually more intense than it used to be?
Host: Michael Bailey
Guests: Michael Cox, Mark Carey & Liam Tharme
Producer: Mike Stavrou
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This week, we’re discussing an enthralling round of Champions League Round of 16 ties.
From Premier League struggles and Pep Guardiola’s European record, to how good Bayern Munich and Real Madrid really are.
Host: Michael Bailey
Guests: Michael Cox, Mark Carey & Duncan Alexander
Producer: Mike Stavrou
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In this episode, we’re discussing whether the appointments of Liam Rosenior at Chelsea, Michael Carrick at Manchester United and Igor Tudor at Tottenham Hotspur have paid off or not.
What have they changed at their respective clubs, and are they better off for it?
Host: Michael Bailey
With: Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Cerys Jones.
Producer: Steve Hankey.
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This week, we’re discussing football’s new rules!
We’ll talk the increased remit of VAR, throw-in countdowns and our own suggestions for new football laws.
Host: Duncan Alexander
Guests: Michael Cox, Mark Carey
Producer: Mike Stavrou
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It’s mailbag time!
On this episode we’ll discuss:
Wingers, penalty rebounds, tactical fouls and much more!
Host: Michael Bailey
Guests: Michael Cox, Mark Carey, Liam Tharme
Producer: Mike Stavrou
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It’s February — and we have real jeopardy in both the Premier League title race and relegation battle.
So this week, we’ll discuss the tactics we have seen, and will see from the teams at the top and bottom of the table.
Host: Michael Bailey
Guests: Michael Cox, Mark Carey, Liam Tharme
Producer: Mike Stavrou
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This week — we’re talking tactical trends… from low blocks, to headed clearances and the return of long-range screamers.
Host: Michael Bailey
Guests: Michael Cox, Mark Carey, Liam Tharme
Producer: Mike Stavrou
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This week — we’re diving into the world of weather.
How do the elements impact what happens on the pitch?
From the rainy, cold and windy nights at Stoke.
To the scorching heat of the 1994 World Cup in the U.S.
We’ll discuss it all.
Host: Michael Bailey
With: Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Conor O'Neill
Producer: Mike Stavrou
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Arsenal are top of the Premier League, but only seventh for open play xG.
So is that a Mikel Arteta issue - or a league-wide one?
Host: Duncan Alexander
With: Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Ahmed Walid
Producer: Mike Stavrou
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