Talking Tactics

Daniel and Carl discuss a Manchester City fan chasing Pep Guardiola on a bike, and what about celebrity and social media culture allows for these moments. Raheem Sterling is moving to Chelsea, and what that means for Raphinha, Ousmane Dembélé, and Barcelona. Paul Pogba to Juventus, Harry Maguire remains captain and one word on Cristiano Ronaldo. Michel Platini beat the feds. The Women's Euros and Women's AFCON are in full swing, and we take your questions on if American athletes could be remixed to play football. Join our Fantasy Premier League here: https://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto-join/pimim7 Or use this code to join: pimim7 Think about being a TT patron... https://www.patreon.com/join/talkingtactics Rate us five stars on Apple Podcasts! https://www.getpodcast.reviews/id/1127264410 Follow Talking Tactics https://www.twitter.com/taIkingtactics https://www.instagram.com/talkingtactics https://www.facebook.com/talkingtactics352 Talking Tactics Special Coup de tête: https://bit.ly/2DXSMVk Ha

Have Hope and Daniel discuss where Cristiano Ronaldo should go if Manchester United sell him, and is he a good fit anywhere (you guys asked about the Chelsea links in particular). Paris Saint-Germain are hiring Christophe Galtier: Is he the one to win Champions League? Manchester City and Arsenal agreed on Gabriel Jesus, Kalvin Phillips from Leeds United to Man City is finished, with that done: Where will Raphinha go, and is it a choice between Barcelona and Chelsea? Have Hope had a debate topic on his channel: "Greatest striker of their generation: Lewandowski, Suárez, or Benzema?" We end with some news stories like Eriksen. to Man United, Salah's new deal, Barça's free agent signings, and AFCON being moved from 2023 to 2024. Think about being a TT patron... https://www.patreon.com/join/talkingtactics Rate us five stars on Apple Podcasts! https://www.getpodcast.reviews/id/1127264410 Follow Talking Tactics https://www.twitter.com/taIkingtactics https://www.instagram.com/talkingtactics https://www.facebook.

Daniel is joined by Dan Soff (of Touchline Fracas & Chessy Hour) to discuss how the transfer market is the best time in football's calendar. Chelsea loaning Romelu Lukaku to Inter Milan. How the Chelsea board has been altered by new ownership. Todd Boehly's handling of player acquisition, and the knock-on effect for Thomas Tuchel. How does Dan feel about Raheem Sterling. But before all that: What's in a name, and why even support this club? They end with a quick comment on how the media report transfer news, how Cristiano Ronaldo should go about the next eight months, and something for the pocket-watching Sadio Mané haters. Follow Dan’s work https://twitter.com/chessyhour https://twitter.com/touchlinefracas https://twitter.com/daniel_soff Think about being a TT patron https://www.patreon.com/join/talkingtactics Rate us five stars on Apple Podcasts! https://www.getpodcast.reviews/id/1127264410 Follow Talking Tactics https://www.twitter.com/taIkingtactics https://www.instagram.com/talkingtactics https://www

Have Hope and Daniel discuss how Chelsea's ownership group are shaping the board, and how it could affect Thomas Tuchel. Is Raheem Sterling enough to fix the Blues' attack? Have Hope has faith in Antonio Conte's Tottenham project. The guys wonder about Klopp's ability to hang without Sadio Mané, and with Darwin Núñez. For Mané, if Bayern Munich lose Robert Lewandowski is he enough to make the difference. Paul Pogba released "The Pogmentary" on Amazon Prime. Do young footballers need documentaries? What did we like/dislike about Pogba's effort, and which player(s) would we like to see documented? We end with Arsène Wenger's comments on Africa/African footballers. Think about being a TT patron... https://www.patreon.com/join/talkingtactics Rate us five stars on Apple Podcasts! https://www.getpodcast.reviews/id/1127264410 Follow Talking Tactics https://www.twitter.com/taIkingtactics https://www.instagram.com/talkingtactics https://www.facebook.com/talkingtactics352 Talking Tactics Special Coup de tête: https

Daniel and Carl are joined by friend of the pod Red to discuss the future of Real Madrid and Eden Hazard. Ghana are having a transfer window. Who will manage Paris Saint-Germain next season? Erling Haaland to Manchester City is official. Darwin Nunez is set for Liverpool. Which striker is a better fit? And your questions on Barcelona, the World Cup, teams we like to see lose, and players we loved to watch. Follow Red on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/red9248 Think about being a TT patron... https://www.patreon.com/join/talkingtactics Rate us five stars on Apple Podcasts! https://www.getpodcast.reviews/id/1127264410 Follow Talking Tactics https://www.twitter.com/taIkingtactics https://www.instagram.com/talkingtactics https://www.facebook.com/talkingtactics352 Talking Tactics Special Coup de tête: https://bit.ly/2DXSMVk Have Hope's Website https://havehopefootballhut.com Follow us https://www.twitter.com/HaveHopeHut https://www.twitter.com/Ankaman616 https://www.twitter.com/DanielTiluk Learn more about

Talking Tactics discuss Robert Lewandowski's mission to leave Bayern Munich. Is Barcelona his destination, and if so does it work? We imagine if Barça's finances weren't ruined, and they could pair Ousmane Dembélé with Lewandowski. Romelu Lukaku is said to want an Inter Milan return. While it might make sense on the pitch, does it make sense off of it? We consider the amount of money Chelsea spent to get him, and whether leaving after one season is plausible. Lionel Messi scored five goals against Estonia. We wonder how many goals Messi could've scored playing for a European nation, as South America's level of competition varies far less, with few chances to play non-professionals. Think about being a TT patron... https://www.patreon.com/join/talkingtactics Rate us five stars on Apple Podcasts! https://www.getpodcast.reviews/id/1127264410 Follow Talking Tactics https://www.twitter.com/taIkingtactics https://www.instagram.com/talkingtactics https://www.facebook.com/talkingtactics352 Talking Tactics Special

Talking Tactics discuss Real Madrid 1-0 Liverpool. Should we have known this would happen? Who is the best goalkeeper in the world? Benzema didn't have a good game, but got his fifth medal. Vinicius is building his résumé. Kroos, Casemiro, and Modric: what more can be said? Madrid will be a problem for their rivals move forward. Did Liverpool have a successful season? Lewandowski to Barcelona. Ralf Rangnick won't continue with Manchester United. Your questions about Sterling, Mane, and the World Cup. Think about being a TT patron... https://www.patreon.com/join/talkingtactics Rate us five stars on Apple Podcasts! https://www.getpodcast.reviews/id/1127264410 Follow Talking Tactics https://www.twitter.com/taIkingtactics https://www.instagram.com/talkingtactics https://www.facebook.com/talkingtactics352 Talking Tactics Special Coup de tête: https://bit.ly/2DXSMVk Have Hope's Website https://havehopefootballhut.com Follow us https://www.twitter.com/HaveHopeHut https://www.twitter.com/Ankaman616 https://www.

Talking Tactics are joined by friend of the pod Red to discuss Kylian Mbappé remaining at Paris Saint-Germain. Red (as a Real Madrid supporter) has some problems with the way it went. What's next for Real Madrid, considering the time lost chasing Mbappé, and is his dream to play for Madrid over? The Champions League final is this week, what should we expect with Madrid v Liverpool? AC Milan return to the top of Serie A. Manchester City left it late, but somehow won their sixth Premier League. And we take your questions on Bayern Munich, Chelsea, Antonio Conte, and 2006 Barça v 2007 Milan. *Apologies for the first 40 minutes of audio, Daniel had some microphone problems. Follow Red on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/red9248 Think about being a TT patron... https://www.patreon.com/join/talkingtactics Rate us five stars on Apple Podcasts! https://www.getpodcast.reviews/id/1127264410 Follow Talking Tactics https://www.twitter.com/taIkingtactics https://www.instagram.com/talkingtactics https://www.facebook.co

Talking Tactics discuss AC Milan closing in on their first Serie A title in ten years. Man City drawing 2-2 with West Ham, and if they've opened a door for Liverpool. The Reds beat Chelsea in the FA Cup final, the second piece in their pursuit of four trophies. It was Chelsea's fourth loss in six years, and third straight, in the FA Cup final. Should Kepa have played over Mendy (sorry for the length of that debate), and the state of Mason Mount. Lewandowski to Barcelona? Also your questions about Arsenal, Spurs, Vinicius, Camavinga, and why satisfaction isn't good enough for Real Madrid. Think about being a TT patron... https://www.patreon.com/join/talkingtactics Rate us five stars on Apple Podcasts! https://www.getpodcast.reviews/id/1127264410 Follow Talking Tactics https://www.twitter.com/taIkingtactics https://www.instagram.com/talkingtactics https://www.facebook.com/talkingtactics352 Talking Tactics Special Coup de tête: https://bit.ly/2DXSMVk Have Hope's Website https://havehopefootballhut.com Foll

Talking Tactics discuss Real Madrid beating Manchester City in the Champions League semi-final, setting up a rematch of 2018's final with Liverpool. Reports suggest Erling Haaland to Man City is all but announced, we wonder whether the Norwegian striker is the right player to win City their first Champions League. Would you give your biggest rival a guard of honour? Chelsea gave two Romelu Lukaku goals back to Wolves. Arsenal v Tottenham will decide the top four race. Can Milan hold on their Serie A lead? Why is Kylian Mbappe to Madrid taking so long, is he really considering an extension with Paris Saint-Germain? Think about being a TT patron... https://www.patreon.com/join/talkingtactics Rate us five stars on Apple Podcasts! https://www.getpodcast.reviews/id/1127264410 Follow Talking Tactics https://www.twitter.com/taIkingtactics https://www.instagram.com/talkingtactics https://www.facebook.com/talkingtactics352 Talking Tactics Special Coup de tête: https://bit.ly/2DXSMVk Have Hope's Website https://ha

In this episode of "Talking with..." Daniel sits down with Amadi Thiam. They discuss Amadi growing up playing football around the world, and when it ended. How did he come to support Chelsea, and navigating the ebbs and flows of supporting a football club over a period of over 20 years.. What got Amadi into sports journalism after his playing days finished, and how working in football can sometimes make football feel like burden more than fun. What did it feel like when his beloved Senegal won AFCON? How did he become a GIF master? And a quick fire round with books from the 1970s, step overs, and the 1994 World Cup. Follow Amadi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/amadoit__ Think about being a TT patron... https://www.patreon.com/join/talkingtactics Rate us five stars on Apple Podcasts! https://www.getpodcast.reviews/id/1127264410 Follow Talking Tactics https://www.twitter.com/taIkingtactics https://www.instagram.com/talkingtactics https://www.facebook.com/talkingtactics352 Talking Tactics Special Coup de tê

Talking Tactics discuss Chelsea losing to Everton. Why Thomas Tuchel is struggling to get the best from his attack, and whether last season's Champions League was fraudulent. Real Madrid won La Liga, and they've become Diaspora FC in quick time. Mino Raiola passed away last week aged 54; the super agent had an amazing roster of clients, so we lament his passing, and pay him homage. Then your questions on stats, Son, Ancelotti, gambling, peak v longevity, and a few other things. Think about being a TT patron... https://www.patreon.com/join/talkingtactics Rate us five stars on Apple Podcasts! https://www.getpodcast.reviews/id/1127264410 Follow Talking Tactics https://www.twitter.com/taIkingtactics https://www.instagram.com/talkingtactics https://www.facebook.com/talkingtactics352 Talking Tactics Special Coup de tête: https://bit.ly/2DXSMVk Have Hope's Website https://havehopefootballhut.com Follow us https://www.twitter.com/HaveHopeHut https://www.twitter.com/Ankaman616 https://www.twitter.com/DanielTiluk

Talking Tactics discuss Bayern Munich winning the Bundesliga 10 consecutive years. Is that good for German football, and should they have four automatic Champions League spots? Paris Saint-Germain fans booed Messi's goal and the 1-1 result against Lens which saw them win Ligue 1 — they want more. Barcelona lost to a volcano: is Xavi's honeymoon phase over? We preview the Champions League semi-finals, and give our predictions. Also, Chelsea scraped a win, Liverpool beat Everton, and Manchester United continue to struggle as the race for Top 4 remains confusing between them, Arsenal, and Tottenham. Think about being a TT patron... https://www.patreon.com/join/talkingtactics Rate us five stars on Apple Podcasts! https://www.getpodcast.reviews/id/1127264410 Follow Talking Tactics https://www.twitter.com/taIkingtactics https://www.instagram.com/talkingtactics https://www.facebook.com/talkingtactics352 Talking Tactics Special Coup de tête: https://bit.ly/2DXSMVk Have Hope's Website https://havehopefootballhut.

In this episode of "Talking with..." Daniel sits down with Zito Madu. They discuss Zito's football journey. From Nigeria to the United States, finding places to play in Detroit and surrounding areas. Giving up football to spite his father, walking on his university's team, playing professionally in Turkey, then joining SB Nation to write about the game. That led to a conversation on writing, reading, and the fun of being a writer. We touch on his love for Arsenal, AC Milan, and Marseille, then some Nigeria banter before the quick-fire round. Follow Zito on Twitter: https://twitter.com/_Zeets Find Zito's work here: https://www.zitomadu.com Linked pieces On Nigeria and freedom: https://www.sbnation.com/2017/9/5/16231462/soccer-immigration-united-states On the pandemic and sports: https://www.sbnation.com/2020/3/12/21177017/coronavirus-sports-cancellations-soccer-champions-league-nba-march-madness-ncaa-tournament Think about being a TT patron... https://www.patreon.com/join/talkingtactics Rate us five stars o

Talking Tactics discuss Manchester United beating Norwich City with a Cristiano Ronaldo hat-trick. Why Cristiano is both solution, and cause of the problem. Is Liverpool v Manchester City the best rivalry in English football, or does some combination of Ferguson's Man United, Wenger's Arsenal, and Mourinho's Chelsea have a better case; and do you need animosity to be rivals? Real Madrid keep winning from behind, proving a winner's mentality. Benzema's Ballon d'Or credentials are growing. Have Hope wishes he could go on loan. And we take your questions on "bottle genes," Queen Lizzie's teams, and why is football culture so loose with Islamic phrases amongst others. *Taped while watching the second half of Napoli 1-1 Roma. Think about being a TT patron... https://www.patreon.com/join/talkingtactics Rate us five stars on Apple Podcasts! https://www.getpodcast.reviews/id/1127264410 Follow Talking Tactics https://www.twitter.com/taIkingtactics https://www.instagram.com/talkingtactics https://www.facebook.com/ta

In this episode of "Talking with..." Daniel sits down with Tosin Makinde of CBS Sports. They discuss his Manchester United origin story. What it's like to move countries as a kid, and find your way in new environments. The footballing culture in England as opposed to the United States. Is there any question as to who Tosin would play for internationally? Man United's seeming appointment of Erik ten Hag. What it's like to cover football as work, and the ultimate ambition for his broadcasting career. We end with some quick fire questions on the World Cup/Nigeria, football films, the mixtape era, and more trivial fun. Follow Tosin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Nigerianscamsss Access Tosin's work on CBS: https://www.cbssports.com/writers/tosin-makinde/ Think about being a TT patron... https://www.patreon.com/join/talkingtactics Rate us five stars on Apple Podcasts! https://www.getpodcast.reviews/id/1127264410 Follow Talking Tactics https://www.twitter.com/taIkingtactics https://www.instagram.com/talkingtact

Talking Tactics discuss Manchester City 2-2 Liverpool. Did the game match the hype, and who is favourite to win the title? Everton beat Manchester United, Cristiano Ronaldo had a bad performance - we wonder if lashing out at fans was in response to his own struggles? Why are so many journalists against skillfulness? Arsenal are slipping, Spurs aren't.. Chelsea beat Southampton 6-0; yet despite scoring twice Werner still suffers. Who takes Serve A? PSG's double hat-trick, and we answer your questions about Lukaku and players from Real Madrid we'd take. Think about being a TT patron... https://www.patreon.com/join/talkingtactics Rate us five stars on Apple Podcasts! https://www.getpodcast.reviews/id/1127264410 Follow Talking Tactics https://www.twitter.com/taIkingtactics https://www.instagram.com/talkingtactics https://www.facebook.com/talkingtactics352 Talking Tactics Special Coup de tête: https://bit.ly/2DXSMVk Have Hope's Website https://havehopefootballhut.com Follow us https://www.twitter.com/HaveHop

In this episode of "Talking with..." Daniel sits down with Carl Anka of The Athletic. They discuss his trip to Ghana and Nigeria, where he covered both World Cup qualification ties between the west African rivals. They explore his personal ties with Ghana, whether he found writing easier while on assignment, the process of entering and accessing stadiums, African Fanta, playing against kids in the park, and the qualification matches themselves, with some quick-fire questions to end. And, of course, which jollof is better? Follow Carl on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Ankaman616 Access Carl's work on The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/author/carl-anka/ Think about being a TT patron... https://www.patreon.com/join/talkingtactics Rate us five stars on Apple Podcasts! https://www.getpodcast.reviews/id/1127264410 Follow Talking Tactics https://www.twitter.com/taIkingtactics https://www.instagram.com/talkingtactics https://www.facebook.com/talkingtactics352 Talking Tactics Special Coup de tête: https://bi

Talking Tactics discuss Chelsea losing to Brentford. Have Hope thinks Lukaku is proof of Serie A tax being real. Ralf Rangnick continues his inability to change Manchester United's fortunes, as his team drop more points against Leicester. Manchester City and Liverpool are playing the biggest game of the Premier League season on April 10th, we give some contextual and pre-match thoughts. Pedri is that guy. Imagine if Benzema took all the penalties. Were the Juventus v Inter referees really that bad? Messi, Neymar, and Mbappé all scored in the same game, finally. And we take your questions. Think about being a TT patron... https://www.patreon.com/join/talkingtactics Rate us five stars on Apple Podcasts! https://www.getpodcast.reviews/id/1127264410 Follow Talking Tactics https://www.twitter.com/taIkingtactics https://www.instagram.com/talkingtactics https://www.facebook.com/talkingtactics352 Talking Tactics Special Coup de tête: https://bit.ly/2DXSMVk Have Hope's Website https://havehopefootballhut.com Fol

Talking Tactics discuss Italy missing the World Cup for the second time in a row. Should Mancini have taken Balotelli, what happened to Jorginho and Donnarumma, and might the heavyweight's absence be used by FIFA to accelerate the Wenger calendar? Canada are in the World Cup for the first time since 1986, have they shown the United States a blueprint? Are west Africa in trouble against north Africa, and Have Hope isn't hopeful for the second leg of the Jollof Derby between Ghana and Nigeria. Football is political, but could misinform you if you aren't careful. And could Roman Abramovich stop the sale of Chelsea Football Club should his reported poisoning by [redacted] be found true? Think about being a TT patron... https://www.patreon.com/join/talkingtactics Rate us five stars on Apple Podcasts! https://www.getpodcast.reviews/id/1127264410 Follow Talking Tactics https://www.twitter.com/taIkingtactics https://www.instagram.com/talkingtactics https://www.facebook.com/talkingtactics352 Talking Tactics Specia