Talking Tactics

Talking Tactics discuss the opening games of the World Cup. Our early thoughts on the tournament. Spain 3-3 Portugal. Cristiano Ronaldo’s immense performance. Can Brazil and France improve enough to win the tournament? Mexico’s 1-0 upset victory over Germany, and can the defending champions rebound? Is beating Panama enough to believe in Belgium? Messi failed to score his penalty, Argentina dropped points. Africa has been disappointing, we lament the continent’s struggles. The World Cup is more compelling than club football, and we answer your questions. Rate us five stars on Apple Podcasts! http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1127264410 Talking Tactics Special Coup de tête: https://bit.ly/2DXSMVk Follow Talking Tactics https://twitter.com/TaIkingTactics Follow us https://twitter.com/HaveHopeHut https://twitter.com/AnkaMan616 https://twitter.com/DanielTiluk Subscribe / Apple: apple.co/2ad5MwS Follow / SoundCloud: bit.ly/29Qt9XO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead of the 2018 World Cup, Talking Tactics preview Group H. Japan (01:20) - Dan Orlowitz https://twitter.com/aishiterutokyo Colombia (13:55) - Simon Edwards https://twitter.com/SimonEdwardsSAF Poland (26:50) - Christopher Lash https://twitter.com/rightbankwarsaw https://rightbankwarsaw.com Senegal (39:53) - Amadi Thiam https://twitter.com/amadoit__ Our Predictions (57:58) Rate us five stars on Apple Podcasts! http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1127264410 Follow Talking Tactics https://twitter.com/TaIkingTactics Intro Music / Tosin K. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead of the 2018 World Cup, Talking Tactics preview Group G. England (00:40) - Daniel Storey https://twitter.com/danielstorey85 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gazza-in-Italy/dp/B07D79KJGF https://www.football365.com Panama (19:25) - David Sakata https://twitter.com/DavidSakata https://twitter.com/Diario_Pro Tunisia (32:00) - Maher Mezahi https://twitter.com/mezahimaher Belgium (44:15) - Sven Claes https://twitter.com/svenclaes Our Predictions (57:20) Rate us five stars on Apple Podcasts! http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1127264410 Talking Tactics Special Coup de tête: The Story of Zinedine Zidane & the World Cup https://bit.ly/2DXSMVk Follow Talking Tactics https://twitter.com/TaIkingTactics Intro Music / Tosin K. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead of the 2018 World Cup, Talking Tactics preview Group F. Mexico (00:57) - Cesar Hernandez https://twitter.com/cesarhfutbol https://twitter.com/mexsoccershow Sweden (14:24) - Nima Tavallaey https://twitter.com/NimaTavRood https://twitter.com/SempreInterCom South Korea (27:35) - Steve Price https://twitter.com/kleaguefootball Germany (37:55) - Lars Pollmann https://twitter.com/LarsPollmann https://twitter.com/yellowwallpod Our Predictions (52:35) Rate us five stars on Apple Podcasts! http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1127264410 Talking Tactics Special Coup de tête: The Story of Zinedine Zidane & the World Cup https://bit.ly/2DXSMVk Follow Talking Tactics https://twitter.com/TaIkingTactics Intro Music / Tosin K. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead of the 2018 World Cup, Talking Tactics preview Group E. Costa Rica (00:40) - Yeah, about that… https://twitter.com/TaIkingTactics Switzerland (03:00) - Craig https://twitter.com/FootballSwiss Serbia (11:40) - Nebojša Marković https://twitter.com/MarkovicNeb https://soundcloud.com/user-208236251 Brazil (25:40) - Jack Lang https://twitter.com/jacklang Our Predictions (49:20) Rate us five stars on Apple Podcasts! http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1127264410 Talking Tactics Special Coup de tête: The Story of Zinedine Zidane & the World Cup https://bit.ly/2DXSMVk Follow Talking Tactics https://twitter.com/TaIkingTactics Intro Music / Tosin K. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead of the 2018 World Cup, Talking Tactics preview Group D. Croatia (01:10) - Richard Wilson https://twitter.com/timomouse Iceland (12:35) - Jim Hart https://twitter.com/Catenacciari https://www.thesefootballtimes.co Argentina (24:20) - Roy Nemer https://twitter.com/RoyNemer https://mundoalbiceleste.com Nigeria (38:40) - Deji Faremi https://twitter.com/deejayfaremi Our Predictions (52:50) Rate us five stars on Apple Podcasts! http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1127264410 Talking Tactics Special Coup de tête: The Story of Zinedine Zidane & the World Cup https://bit.ly/2DXSMVk Follow Talking Tactics https://twitter.com/TaIkingTactics Intro Music / Tosin K. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead of the 2018 World Cup, Talking Tactics preview Group C. Australia (00:35) - Scott McIntyre https://twitter.com/mcintinhos https://twitter.com/TheAsianGame Peru (13:30) - Peter Galindo https://twitter.com/GalindoPW https://twitter.com/PeruWaltz Denmark (26:48) - Claus Røndbjerg https://twitter.com/DanishFooty https://twitter.com/ClaudeInFrench France (36:40) - Florent Bodin https://twitter.com/Florent_Bodin “Le K Benzema” https://www.netflix.com/title/80241876 Our Predictions (52:00) Rate us five stars on Apple Podcasts! http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1127264410 Talking Tactics Special Coup de tête: The Story of Zinedine Zidane & the World Cup https://bit.ly/2DXSMVk Follow Talking Tactics https://twitter.com/TaIkingTactics Intro Music / Tosin K. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead of the 2018 World Cup, Talking Tactics preview Group B. Portugal (00:50) - Cristiano Oliveira https://twitter.com/10CO10 https://twitter.com/BenficaPodcast Iran (13:40) - Pezhman Pars https://www.instagram.com/pezhmanpars https://twitter.com/GolBezan Morocco (25:28) - Jalal Bounouar https://twitter.com/BounouarJalal https://almarssadpro.com Spain (35:57) - Rik Sharma https://twitter.com/riksharma_ Our Predictions (49:28) Rate us five stars on Apple Podcasts! http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1127264410 Talking Tactics Special Coup de tête: The Story of Zinedine Zidane & the World Cup https://bit.ly/2DXSMVk Follow Talking Tactics https://twitter.com/TaIkingTactics Music / Tosin K. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead of the 2018 World Cup, Talking Tactics preview Group A. Russia (00:40) - Toke Theilade https://twitter.com/TokeTheilade https://twitter.com/RusFootballNews http://russianfootballnews.com Saudi Arabia (13:00) - Ahmed https://twitter.com/nyianderr Egypt (22:00) - Ahmad Yousef https://twitter.com/EgyptianPlayers https://www.kingfut.com Uruguay (36:45) - Jessie Losch https://twitter.com/JessieLosch Our Predictions (49:50) Talking Tactics Special Coup de tête: The Story of Zinedine Zidane & the World Cup https://bit.ly/2DXSMVk Rate us five stars on Apple Podcasts! http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1127264410 Follow Talking Tactics https://twitter.com/TaIkingTactics Music / Tosin K. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Talking Tactics discuss the 2018 UEFA Champions League final, did Ramos intentionally injure Salah? The disaster that was Loris Karius. Gareth Bale’s stunning goal, and was it better than Zidane’s goal vs. Leverkusen. Fabinho signs for Liverpool. Was this a successful season for Liverpool despite losing the final. Real Madrid win three UCL titles in a row, can they win four? Fulham were promoted via the play-off. We talk about the weirdness of John Terry. Should Chelsea want Sarri as manager? And our podcast has reached a milestone of 100 episodes, so we talked about how it began, what it means to us, and why it’s dope. Rate us five stars on Apple Podcasts! http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1127264410 Talking Tactics Special Coup de tête: https://bit.ly/2DXSMVk Follow Talking Tactics https://twitter.com/TaIkingTactics Follow us https://twitter.com/HaveHopeHut https://twitter.com/AnkaMan616 https://twitter.com/DanielTiluk Recommended Read(s) Recommended View(s) Outro / Tosin K. Subscribe / Apple: apple.co/2

Talking Tactics are joined by Paul of the Rant Cast, and discuss Unai Emery to Arsenal (03:50). Santi Cazorla is leaving the Emirates (10:25). World Cup squads are being announced. Nainggolan, Martial, Icardi, and Morata have been dropped (13:13). Are England good (28:20)? Jose Out (35:42)! Conte v Willian / Martial swap (40:21). Europa League final review (43:39), Champions League final preview (44:20). Magic in football / Harry Potter houses (57:02). Portugal / Poland (59:33). First non-European/non-South American nation to win a World Cup (1:00:40)? Recommended read (1:03:43). Carl is working with the Players’ Tribune this summer (1:06:56)! Rate us five stars on Apple Podcasts! http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1127264410 Talking Tactics Special Coup de tête: https://bit.ly/2DXSMVk Follow Talking Tactics https://twitter.com/TaIkingTactics Follow us https://twitter.com/HaveHopeHut https://twitter.com/AnkaMan616 https://twitter.com/DanielTiluk Recommended Read(s) On Sir Alex: https://es.pn/2IzukAN On Karanka

Talking Tactics discuss our earliest World Cup/football memories (00:50). This season is finally ending (4:00)! Revisiting our Premier League predications / grading the top six (5:00). Arsenal (6:47). Chelsea (11:21). Liverpool (13:52). Tottenham (17:09). Man United (20:38). Man City (23:26). Invincibles or Centurions (26:40)? Barcelona stumble against Levante (30:50). Europa League final: Marseille v Atletico Madrid (35:27). FA Cup final: Chelsea v Man United (37:16). The West Brom job, and PL relegation (41:33). Hamburg are relegated (44:07). “Deserved” v “robbed” (45:30). Versatile outfield footballers (46:55). Champions League player shuffles (49:17). Have Hope hates Cinderella stories (51:43). Isco v Bale (54:35). Best/worst surprises of the season (54:55). Grading the season (57:18). We can’t do math, so stay in school (58:36). Rate us five stars on Apple Podcasts! http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1127264410 Talking Tactics Special Coup de tête: https://bit.ly/2DXSMVk Follow Talking Tactics https://twitt

Talking Tactics discuss Arsene Wenger’s farewell (04:25). The health of Sir Alex Ferguson (11:10). Should Martial leave Manchester United (16:20)? Unknown players who will shine at the World Cup (20:55). Darren Moore, West Brom, and the Rooney Rule (22:42). Barcelona 2-2 Real Madrid, and an unbeaten La Liga campaign (36:04). Why Napoli didn’t “deserve” to win Serie A (41:58). Allegri/Enrique to Arsenal (43:50)? Will football see change next year (47:32)? The shaded throw-in (48:03). Domestic league v Champions League (49:28)? Good season for Chelsea (51:05)? Fantasy PL (53:30). Have Hope’s “World Cup Memories” (54:41). Recommended reads/views + outro (55:25). Rate us five stars on Apple Podcasts! http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1127264410 Talking Tactics Special Coup de tête: https://bit.ly/2DXSMVk Follow Talking Tactics https://twitter.com/TaIkingTactics Follow us https://twitter.com/HaveHopeHut https://twitter.com/AnkaMan616 https://twitter.com/DanielTiluk Recommended Read(s) On Morata: https://bit.ly/2I3

Talking Tactics discuss Napoli losing (2:27), Chelsea and Bakayoko (4:50), is Garth Crooks in the sunken place (10:17)? Should David Moyes stay at West Ham(12:10)? Are Wolves Premier League ready (13:36)? Darren Moore, undefeated (15:44), how will Arsenal play Atletico (17:11)? Ticket prices and selling Wembley (24:46), swap Guardiola and Mark Hughes (28:45), J. Cole’s “K.O.D.” (30:48), F*ck Kayne (33:17), Champions League semi-finals (34:20), has the 2014-18 World Cup cycle been good (38:40)? Zidane v Iniesta v Xavi (48:00), recommended reads / Brick Academy (55:55) and outro (56:33). Carl’s radio appearance: May 6th, 8PM BST on BBC Radio 1Xtra Rate us five stars on Apple Podcasts! http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1127264410 Talking Tactics Special Coup de tête: https://bit.ly/2DXSMVk Follow Talking Tactics https://twitter.com/TaIkingTactics Follow us https://twitter.com/HaveHopeHut https://twitter.com/AnkaMan616 https://twitter.com/DanielTiluk Recommended Read(s) On Zidane: https://ind.pn/2HDJLqX On Vieir

Talking Tactics discuss Arsene Wenger leaving Arsenal, his legacy, future, and potential successor. Mohamed Salah wins PFA Player of the Year over Kevin De Bruyne (it led to Mourinho slander). Liverpool/Roma and Bayern/Madrid play Champions League semis. Chelsea and Manchester United advanced to the FA Cup final: Tottenham flop, and is winning it a “success?” Napoli beat Juventus, Italy has a title race! Plus various other topics, and we answer questions, and several recommended reads. Rate us five stars on Apple Podcasts! http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1127264410 Talking Tactics Special Coup de tête: https://bit.ly/2DXSMVk Follow Talking Tactics https://twitter.com/TaIkingTactics Follow us https://twitter.com/HaveHopeHut https://twitter.com/AnkaMan616 https://twitter.com/DanielTiluk Recommended Read(s) On Wenger: https://bit.ly/2F3hjsu On Klopp: https://bit.ly/2KaI4ij On Strootman: https://ind.pn/2HmNHsc On Kimmich: https://bit.ly/2q50szU On Pochettino: https://nyti.ms/2vFfOBp On Juventus: https://es.pn/2

Talking Tactics discuss the week that was, Roma knocking out Barcelona in the Champions League, Buffon’s meltdown/red card vs. Real Madrid, Liverpool eliminating Man City, the CL semi-final draw, Man United losing to West Brom and handing Man City the EPL title, can Man City start a dynasty, what is the greatest EPL team ever, one football rule we would want changed, various other topics, answer your questions, heroes and villains and recommended reads. Rate us five stars on Apple Podcasts! http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1127264410 Talking Tactics Special Coup de tête: https://bit.ly/2DXSMVk Follow Talking Tactics https://twitter.com/TaIkingTactics Follow us https://twitter.com/HaveHopeHut https://twitter.com/AnkaMan616 https://twitter.com/DanielTiluk Recommended Read(s) On Man City: https://ind.pn/2vkdakx On Mourinho: https://ind.pn/2J1ZZqm On Morocco: https://on.wsj.com/2J2EUMx On Barcelona: https://bit.ly/2HFUZIx Music / Tosin K. Subscribe / Apple: apple.co/2ad5MwS Follow / SoundCloud: bit.ly/29Qt9XO

Talking Tactics discuss the Manchester Derby, Have Hope demands an apology to Mourinho. A renewed Pogba. Did Herrera spit on purpose? Why is Kane so ruthless? Should Arsenal get some credit? Chelsea lose to West Ham. PL relegation. Warnock wants Nuno to “have class.” Should FIFA reinstate the Golden Goal? UCL QF second legs: Can Man City turn around their 3-0 deficit to Liverpool? Balotelli takes aim at Italian racism. Various other topics, with heroes/villains + recommended reads. Rate us five stars on Apple Podcasts! http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1127264410 Talking Tactics Special Coup de tête: https://bit.ly/2DXSMVk Follow Talking Tactics https://twitter.com/TaIkingTactics Follow us https://twitter.com/HaveHopeHut https://twitter.com/AnkaMan616 https://twitter.com/DanielTiluk Recommended Read(s) On Mourinho: https://bit.ly/2uYRAle On Ederson: https://bit.ly/2Js36c9 On Messi: https://bit.ly/2Hkk5w8 On Pardew: https://bit.ly/2uVQuGZ Music / Tosin K. Subscribe / Apple: apple.co/2ad5MwS Follow / SoundClo

Talking Tactics discuss the UCL quarter-final, Bayern Munich 6-0 Borussia Dortmund reminded us of Germany 7-1 Brazil, so we reflected. What is wrong with club football, and can it be fixed? The ongoing situation between Antonio Conte and Chelsea. Can Lacazette and Aubameyang play together? Who will be relegated in the EPL? Is this World Cup Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo's last chance? Those and various other topics tackled in-between. Rate us five stars on Apple Podcasts! http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1127264410 Talking Tactics Special Coup de tête: https://bit.ly/2DXSMVk Follow Talking Tactics https://twitter.com/TaIkingTactics Follow us https://twitter.com/HaveHopeHut https://twitter.com/AnkaMan616 https://twitter.com/DanielTiluk Music from Tosin K. Subscribe | Apple: apple.co/2ad5MwS Follow | SoundCloud: bit.ly/29Qt9XO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In French, “coup de tête” has three meanings. It can mean “headed goal,” “head butt,” or “impulsive action.” When telling the story of Zinedine Zidane and the World Cup, it’s impossible to avoid headed goals, head butts, and impulsive actions. Zidane was the best midfielder of his generation, and is arguably the greatest midfielder to ever wear football boots, but equalling the greatness of the Frenchman’s career was the stunning way it ended. This Talking Tactics Special explores Zidane’s amazing journey from the 1998 World Cup final — when he became France’s idol — to its incredible climax in the 2006 World Cup final. Narrator • Carl Anka Featuring • Paul Ansorge • Dr. John Marks • Maher Mezahi • Emanuele Giulianelli • Have Hope Special thanks • Y. Sharma / Art • Florent Bodin / Advisor Writer / Producer • Daniel Tiluk Music • Have Hope Follow Talking Tactics https://twitter.com/TaIkingTactics Rate us five stars on Apple Podcasts! http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1127264410 Learn more about your ad choices

Talking Tactics discuss Mourinho’s press conference. Have Hope ponders the meaning of “great.” From the mailbag: Is calling Mohamed Salah the “best African player in Premier League history” going too far? Nigeria’s best player? Who is going through in the UCL quarter-final? Is Sergio Ramos one of the best defenders ever? What makes a good manager? Can Lukaku match Drogba? The NBA play-offs and our favourite NBA team, and who will survive “Avengers: Infinity War?” Also, Carl offers one recommended read, and we talk heroes / villains of the week. TT Special | “Coup de tête: The Story of Zinedine Zidane & the World Cup” March 27th | https://www.instagram.com/p/BgEetjCH56I Rate us five stars on Apple Podcasts! http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1127264410 Follow Talking Tactics https://twitter.com/TaIkingTactics Follow us https://twitter.com/HaveHopeHut https://twitter.com/AnkaMan616 https://twitter.com/DanielTiluk Recommended Read(s) On Basaksehir: http://bit.ly/2DG85Sl Music from Tosin K. Subscribe | Apple: ap