Joe and JJ are joined by The Athletic's Carl Anka, following Senegal's first-ever Africa Cup of Nations win, to reflect on the tournament and Sadio Mane's legacy... The guys also discuss Adama Traore's start to life under Xavi at Barcelona, as well as, shock FA Cup wins for Middlesbrough, Boreham Wood & Nottingham Forest.

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Senegal's AFCON Glory, Barcelona's Adama Traore & FA Cup Upsets

Joe, Seb and JJ discuss the weekend's big transfer news including, Anthony Martial, Bruno Guimaraes, Dusan Vlahovic and Donny van de Beek... Plus, Joe explains his problem with new Everton boss Frank Lampard, the trio look ahead to this week's AFCON semi-finals and reflect on Ed Woodward's Manchester United legacy. As mentioned briefly on today's podcast, here is Laura Williamson's article on Manchester United's handling of Mason Greenwood's arrest. https://theathletic.com/3101510/2022/01/31/manchester-uniteds-handling-of-greenwood-arrest-is-a-reminder-that-football-doesnt-care-about-women/

Lampard's Everton, Woodward's Legacy & Why La Liga Suits Martial

In this episode of the Tifo Football Podcast, Joe, Alex and Seb discuss Manchester United’s 1-0 victory over West Ham — an important victory that puts them 4th, just 1 point ahead of West Ham who currently sit in 5th. We touch on Burkina Faso and Gabon’s dramatic penalty shoot out in what was the first game of the AFCON knockout stages, featuring an incredible 14 yellow cards! Shorter stories include the results of the Premier League’s 23rd Gameweek and Joe’s vivid analogies that somehow include Alex being pushed off a cliff!

Last-minute Man United, AFCON penalties, & pushing Alex off a cliff

In this episode of the Tifo Football Podcast, Joe, JJ and Seb discuss Everton's turmoil given their recent decision to sack Rafa Benitez after less than seven months, whilst Philippe Coutinho gets a warm welcome after his impressive Aston Villa debut. Shorter features include: The Africa Cup of Nations' emerging stars, incidents between Real Betis and Sevilla fans causing their Copa Del Rey match to be rescheduled, and a potential Tifo quiz at Uncle Damien's pub! ﻿https://youtu.be/12AvGV_wFmE

Bye-Bye Benitez, Hello Coutinho, Lead Pipe & Uncle Damien

In this episode of the Tifo Football Podcast, Joe, Seb and Alex discuss the the potential favourites for the Africa Cup of Nations after Cameroon's opening game against Burkina Faso, before taking a look at Erling Haaland's multilingual profanity! Shorter features include: Philippe Coutinho's recent move to Aston Villa, RB Leipzig's Christopher Nkunku and the Serie A's tight margins.

Africa Cup of Nations & The Bundesliga

Joe Devine, JJ Bull and Seb Stafford-Bloor discuss the New Year's Premier League fixtures, mainly on the wonderfully chaotic match between Chelsea and Liverpool and the controversial City win over Arsenal. Joe continues his rant against the very existence of penalties from his Twitter rampage, whilst Seb and JJ share their concerns for the future of football. Also, the Tifo crew will be following AFCON closely over the next month, so stay tuned for coverage on the pod!

Chelsea's Pulisic Problem, Watford vs. AFCON & Abolishing Penalties

Today’s episode of the tifo podcast is the full accompaniment to Tifo’s State of the Club episode on Sir Alex Ferguson. Danny Taylor and Oli Kay join Seb Stafford-Bloor to discuss Ferguson’s press conferences, the day of Roy Keane’s sacking and the his relationship with the Glazers.

The Alex Ferguson Podcast

The Tifo team reflects on a fascinating draw between Spurs and Liverpool. Things get a little heated between Seb and JJ over the Robertson v Kane red card stuff... Plus, plenty more failed attempts to agree over Ederson's challenge on Ryan Fraser and whether Arsenal are improving or just playing some really bad teams...

Puppet-Master Conte, Saint Kane & Bielsa's Big Flaw

Joe, Seb and JJ reconvene, following yet another man-of-the-match display by Conor Gallagher, to analyse his influence on a team he probably won't play for, for much longer... They also reflect on the latest stand-off between Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and their club captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, why Raheem Sterling has managed to score 100 Premier League goals - despite not being a striker - Plus, why it's a surprise that Dwight McNeil is still a Burnley player.

Tardy Aubameyang, Sterling's Century & Gallagher's Ceiling

In this episode, Joe and Alex talk through Everton's transfers as they currently sit in 16th place, Man Utd's 4-2-2-2 in Ralf Rangnick's opening game as interim manager against Crystal Palace, Jude Bellingham's controversial interview after Dortmund's 3-2 loss against Bayern Munich and Kasper Schmeichel's mixup with the one-hand-goalkeeper rule!

Everton's Transfers, Man Utd's 4-2-2-2 & Jude Bellingham

Seb and JJ chat about the obvious Rangnick influences upon the 1-1 draw between Chelsea and Manchester United and how United will function with Rangnick as a consultant.  They also talk about Everton’s transfer policy and disappointing squad, the non-clashing kits of Leeds & Brighton, the difference between an asteroid and a meteorite and Palace’s woeful defending against set pieces.

The Impending Rangnick Revolution at United

Joe, Seb and JJ reconvene following, what proved to be, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's last game in charge at Manchester United... Plus, Liverpool's 4-0 thumping of Arsenal, Conte's energetic new Spurs, Norwich on a winning streak and Leicester losing again. Plus, the gang look forward to this week's Champions League action!

Solskjaer leaves Manchester United, Norwich won again & The Champions League!

Joe, Seb & Alex reconvene during the international break to discuss whether Steven Gerrard has jeopardised his 'dream' of managing Liverpool by taking the job at Aston Villa... Also, why Norwich appointing Dean Smith covers all the bases, how Arsenal have surprised Joe and how tactically flexible Vieira's Crystal Palace are. Plus, Seb and Alex reflect on some interesting international football and, in particular, USA's scary progress ahead of hosting the World Cup in 2026.

Risky Gerrard, Sassy Arsenal & Crystal Palace: Cool By Association

Joe, Seb and JJ reconvene, following a Manchester Derby with a hint of schoolyard bully about it... Plus, the gang analyse how West Ham shocked Liverpool, why Aston Villa AND Norwich both sacked their respective managers over the weekend and how hard Antonio Conte is already working his new Spurs players.

Smith & Farke Sacked, Manchester Derby Bullying + West Ham's 'Big Lads'

The Tifo team digest the news that Nuno Espirito Santo has been sacked by Tottenham and ponder what effect his rumoured replacement, Antonio Conte, will have on the current squad? Plus, more on how the Spurs news helps to contextualise a much-improved Manchester United performance, Seb and Alex admit they were wrong about Arsenal's Aaron Ramsdale, Brighton "get gritty" and Michael Olise's decision-making.

What Will Conte's Spurs Look Like? + Apologising To Aaron Ramsdale

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