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The Tactics Podcast | Wirtz, Cherki & More: Analysing The Questions Surrounding The Big Transfers Of The Summer So Far

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 00:30:00 +0100

In this episode of the Get Football Tactics Podcast, Neel and Alex discuss some of the summer's biggest confirmed transfers. They theorise how Liverpool might shape up for 2025/26 with the addition of Florian Wirtz and Jeremie Frimpong, whether City's pressing issues can be solved by the likes of Rayan Cherki and Tijjani Reijnders, what Real Madrid's squad might still need, and much more.

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The Tactics Podcast | Is Thomas Frank A Good Fit For Tottenham Hotspur?

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 00:30:00 +0100

In this episode of the Get Football Tactics Podcast, Neel and Alex discuss Thomas Frank's move to Tottenham Hotspur. They analyse his work at Brentford and talk through the potential challenges he might face at a club that expects to compete higher up the table. They also go over the squad to look at how the profiles might fit his style and what transfers might be needed.

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The Tactics Podcast | Previewing Every Team At The Club World Cup

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 00:30:00 +0100

In this episode of the Get Football Tactics Podcast, Neel and Alex look ahead to the FIFA Club World Cup. They briefly preview and point out some things to watch from every single team at the tournament, going from Palmeiras' tactical shift to LAFC's counterattacking threat, from Manchester City's chance for a new beginning to Al Hilal's ambitions, and much more.

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The Tactics Podcast | Xabi Alonso, Pep Lijnders & Other Early Summer Coaching Moves

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 01:30:00 +0100

In this episode of the Get Football Tactics Podcast, Neel and Alex talk through a number of coaching moves that are set to take place or are being rumoured early on this summer. They discuss the challenges for Xabi Alonso at Real Madrid, what Pep Lijnders might bring to Manchester City, who Juventus could hire next, where Xavi might go and much more.

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The Tactics Podcast | 2024/25 Season Review

Wed, 28 May 2025 00:30:00 +0100

In this episode of the Get Football Tactics Podcast, Neel and Alex looked back at the 2024/25 season, going through all the topics that they covered in previous episodes and reviewing the predictions made. In the process, they go over each of Europe's big five leagues and top teams.

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The Tactics Podcast | How Inter Have Become One Of Europe's Best Teams

Wed, 21 May 2025 00:30:00 +0100

In this episode of the Get Football Tactics Podcast, Neel and Alex take a look at the sustained success of Inter under Simone Inzaghi. They discuss the Italian giants' tactical setup and versatility, highlight the ways in which they can break through opposing defences and how they set up without the ball. They also talk through some potential weaknesses and analyse their interesting approach to squad-building.

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The Tactics Podcast | Real Betis, Villarreal and Athletic Club: La Liga's Best Of The Rest

Wed, 14 May 2025 00:30:00 +0100

In this episode of the Get Football Tactics Podcast, Neel and Alex analyse the teams competing for the final UEFA Champions League spots in La Liga. They discuss Real Betis' memorable campaign that is set to culminate in their first European final, why Villarreal are the most entertaining team in the division, and why Athletic Club could impress in the Champions League next season.

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The Tactics Podcast | Assessing Tottenham Hotspur's Next Head Coach Candidates

Wed, 07 May 2025 00:30:00 +0100

In this episode of the Get Football Tactics Podcast, Neel and Alex go over a list of names of those who could succeed Ange Postecoglu at Tottenham Hotspur. They discuss why some strongly-linked candidates like Mauricio Pochettino and Andoni Iraola might not be the best picks and suggest a few alternatives such as Sebastian Hoeneß and Francesco Farioli.

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The Tactics Podcast | How Good A Job Has Vincenzo Italiano Done At Bologna?

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 00:30:00 +0100

In this episode of the Get Football Tactics Podcast, Neel and Alex take a look at Vincenzo Italiano's first season at Bologna. They briefly go over his previous work before analysing how he proved to be a great successor to Thiago Motta, the ways in which he has improved the side and the questions that still linger.

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The Tactics Podcast | Chelsea Season Review

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 00:30:00 +0100

In this episode of the Get Football Tactics Podcast, Neel and Alex are joined by Sam (CFC Central) to look back on Chelsea's 2024/25 campaign. They take stock of their pre-season expectations of the squad and head coach Enzo Maresca before discussing some positives and negatives in terms of tactics and players. Finally, they outline a few options as to have the club might move forward, including key transfer positions and potential alternate head coach options.

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The Tactics Podcast | Surprise Overperformers Mainz In The Bundesliga Top Four Race

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 00:30:00 +0100

In this episode of the Get Football Tactics Podcast, Neel and Alex are joined by Fahd Ahmed to take a look at Mainz as well as the other teams involved in the race for the Champions League spots in the Bundesliga. They analyse how Bo Henrisken's side have managed to exceed expectations, while also touching on competitors such as Eintracht Frankfurt and RB Leipzig.

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The Tactics Podcast | What Next For Xabi Alonso?

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 00:30:00 +0100

In this episode of the Get Football Tactics Podcast, Neel and Alex talk through Xabi Alonso's options for next season. They first analyse his time as Bayer Leverkusen's head coach over the last couple of years and specifically assess his work this season before discussing how he might fit a couple of other clubs, including Real Madrid.

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The Tactics Podcast | How Barcelona Have Taken La Liga By Storm

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 00:30:00 +0100

In this episode of the Get Football Tactics Podcast, Neel and Alex discuss how Barcelona have exceeded their expectations this season. They analyse Hansi Flick's intense tactics and why they have been so effective in La Liga besides pointing out some room for improvement and potential weaknesses.

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The Tactics Podcast | Why Liverpool Are Set For A Bigger Rebuild This Summer

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 00:30:00 +0000

In this episode of the Get Football Tactics Podcast, Neel and Alex are joined by Mohamed Fathalli to take a look at Liverpool's season so far and assess the tasks they will have at hand this summer. They discuss their thoughts on the pros and cons of Arne Slot's tactics besides raising a few potential questions before going on to suggest a few approaches the Reds might use to rebuild their squad on the back of some expected departures.

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The Tactics Podcast | How PSG Have Emerged As Serious UCL Contenders

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 00:30:00 +0000

In this episode of the Get Football Tactics Podcast, Neel and Alex take a close look at PSG's recent developments and memorable win over Liverpool, which cemented their status as serious contenders in this year's UEFA Champions League. They talk through the tactical tweaks and finer details that have helped the Parisians exceed expectations in Europe and also analyse what their upcoming match-ups could look like.

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The Tactics Podcast | Raffaele Palladino's Fiorentina

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 00:30:00 +0000

In this episode of the Get Football Tactics Podcast, Neel and Alex take a close look at Raffaele Palladino's Fiorentina. They analyse their unique defensive tactics and the resultant strengths and weaknesses in the side before going on to discuss the positives and limitations of their in-possession approach. As ever, they pick out a couple of standout players and end with their predictions for the season.

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The Tactics Podcast | Rebuilding Manchester United's Squad Without Signing Back-Three Specialists

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 00:30:00 +0000

In this episode of the Get Football Tactics Podcast, Neel, Alex and Varun go through a squad rebuilding exercise for Manchester United. They each come up with three reasonable signings and some potential sales to mould the squad in a way that better suits Ruben Amorim's system without overcommitting to back-three specialists. They discuss their proposed signings as well as the feasibility of the task in reality.

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The Tactics Podcast | Can Aston Villa’s Winter Signings Turn Their Season Around?

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 00:30:00 +0000

In this episode of the Get Football Tactics Podcast, Neel, Varun and Alex discuss Aston Villa's season so far. They analyse a few causes behind their drop-off compared to last season and note a few recent tweaks that might help improve them. They also go through each of their winter signings and talk about what they might add to the squad before sharing their predictions.

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The Tactics Podcast | Are RB Leipzig Having An Identity Crisis?

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:30:00 +0000

In this episode of the Get Football Tactics Podcast, Neel and Alex discuss RB Leipzig's disappointing season so far. Although they are fourth in the Bundesliga standings, their underlying numbers are a lot worse and they also crashed out of the UEFA Champions League league phase. The two analyse Leipzig's tactical issues and challenges balancing a shift in style with the overall Red Bull identity before going on to highlight some standout players and sharing their predictions for the season.

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The Tactics Podcast | How Antonio Conte Has Orchestrated Napoli's Title Charge

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:30:00 +0000

In this episode of the Get Football Tactics Podcast, Neel and Varun talk through Napoli surprise Serie A title charge under Antonio Conte. They analyse how the Italian tactician has managed to get the most out of a changing squad, how he adapted his tactics to suit the players at his disposal and how Napoli have one of the best defences in the league among other things.

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The Tactics Podcast | How Nottingham Forest Have Put Together An Unforgettable Season

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 00:30:00 +0000

In this episode of the Get Football Tactics Podcast, Neel, Alex and Varun unpack Nottingham Forest's sensational season so far. They discuss how the club's unique approach to recruitment after winning promotion to the Premier League has helped them strengthen the squad and also analyse how their tactics are perfectly suited to succeed in the current context of the Premier League.

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The Tactics Podcast | Borussia Dortmund's Downfall

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 00:30:00 +0000

In this episode of the Get Football Tactics Podcast, Neel, Alex and Varun dissect how Borussia Dortmund went from consistently competing at the top of the Bundesliga to the bottom half of the current standings. They touch on the tactical issues that led to Nuri Şahin's sacking but place greater emphasis on long-term issues that have taken the club on a downward trajectory. Finally, they discuss some potential next steps including the next coaching appointment.

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The Tactics Podcast | How Newcastle United Have Turned Their Season Around

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 00:30:00 +0000

In this episode of the Get Football Tactics Podcast, Neel, Varun and Alex analyse Newcastle United's season so far. They start by highlighting some concerns from last season which continued in the early stages of this term before pointing out some tweaks that changed their fortunes. As ever, they discuss the side's strengths and weaknesses and end with predictions.

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The Tactics Podcast | Can Atletico Madrid Sustain Their La Liga Title Challenge?

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 00:30:00 +0000

In this episode of the Get Football Tactics Podcast, Neel and Varun are joined by Spanish football expert Jamie Kemp to discuss Atlético Madrid's season so far. They touch on their interesting summer transfer window, rocky start and significant subsequent turnaround while assessing the team's strengths and weaknesses and predicting what they might achieve at the end of the season.

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The Tactics Podcast | Pioli to Fonseca to Conceicao: Are Milan on the Right Track?

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 00:30:00 +0000

In this episode of the Get Football Tactics Podcast, Neel, Varun and Alex discuss Milan's recent coaching changes. After analysing the circumstances around Paulo Fonseca's arrival at the start of the season, they talk through the positives and negatives of Milan's season so far before debating whether hiring Sérgio Conceição was the right decision.

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The Tactics Podcast | 2024 Team of the Year and Awards

Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:30:00 +0000

In this episode of the Get Football Tactics Podcast, Neel, Alex and Varun look back at 2024. They start with a team of the year draft, with each host building an XI for their coach of the year pick. After that, they agree on a combined team of the year and finally discuss some unique team and coach awards.

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The Tactics Podcast | Is Ange Postecoglu's Tottenham Project On Track?

Wed, 25 Dec 2024 00:30:00 +0000

In this episode of the Get Football Tactics Podcast, Neel, Varun and Alex analyse Tottenham Hotspur's season so far. They look at how the team has evolved since Ange Postecoglu's arrival at the start of last season and discuss some issues that have persisted, including their inability to control games and adapt to match situations. Finally, they suggest some solutions and predict how the rest of the season might play out.

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The Tactics Podcast | Can Mbappe Still Click at Real Madrid?

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 00:30:00 +0000

In this episode of the Get Football Tactics Podcast, Neel, Varun and Alex discuss Real Madrid's season so far. They go through a myriad of issues, mostly focusing on Real Madrid's tactics in possession and how the addition of Kylian Mbappé as well as departure of Toni Kroos has seen them drop off from last season. They also discuss some potential solutions and point out problems out of possession, ending with predictions on how the season might go.

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The Tactics Podcast | Can Chelsea Challenge the Title Contenders?

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 00:30:00 +0000

In this episode of the Get Football Tactics Podcast, Neel, Alex and Varun analyse Chelsea's strong start to the season after a summer shake-up. They discuss what the Blues have done well to prove many analysts' concerns wrong, before going on to point out a few potential issues and predict how they might fare by the end of the season.

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The Tactics Podcast | Champions League Check-In: Overperformances, Shocks & More

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 00:30:00 +0000

In this episode of the Get Football Tactics Podcast, Neel, Alex and Varun pick out nine interesting teams in the UEFA Champions League so far. They quickly analyse the campaigns of Borussia Dortmund, Monaco, Atalanta, Brest, Lille, Celtic, Paris Saint-Germain, RB Leipzig and Stuttgart besides predicting how they might fare going forward.

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The Tactics Podcast | Explaining Bayer Leverkusen's Drop-off

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 00:30:00 +0000

In this episode of the Get Football Tactics Podcast, Neel, Alex and Varun analyse Bayer Leverkusen's season so far. Their results have been some way off what they were last term when they managed an invincible domestic double, even though they managed to keep hold of all of their key players and head coach in the summer. So, the trio dig into what has changed, discussing their underlying numbers as well as some tactical and personnel tweaks that might not be working as well as Leverkusen would like.

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The Tactics Podcast | Can Pep Guardiola Save Manchester City's Season?

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 00:30:00 +0000

In this episode of the Get Football Tactics Podcast, Neel, Varun and Alex analyse Manchester City on the back of their run of four consecutive losses. The trio highlight various factors that have led to City declining from their peak, delving into squad-building and tactical issues. Finally, they discuss some potential solutions and predict how the remainder of the season might play out.

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The Tactics Podcast | Andoni Iraola's Countercultural Bournemouth

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:30:00 +0000

In this episode of the Get Football Tactics Podcast, Neel and Varun are joined by The Athletic's Jon Mackenzie. They dive into the details behind Andoni Iraola's high-flying Bournemouth, who recently defeated both Manchester City and Arsenal after accumulating their best-ever Premier League points tally. The trio touch on the concept of hybrid pressing and how it applies to the Cherries, discuss their unique style of physicality and also highlight some limitations of their approach among other things.

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The Tactics Podcast | Auditing Manchester United's Squad for Ruben Amorim

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 00:30:00 +0000

In this episode of the Get Football Tactics Podcast, Varun, Neel and Alex analyse Manchester United's squad's suitability to new head coach Rúben Amorim's system. They go position-by-position to discuss which players are the best fits for each of the expected roles, also suggesting a few potential transfer targets and picking out some players who might not get a lot of game time.

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The Tactics Podcast | Are Bayern Munich back on the right track under Vincent Kompany?

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 00:30:00 +0000

In this episode of the Get Football Tactics Podcast, Neel, Varun and Alex examine Bayern Munich's start to the season under Vincent Kompany. At the time of recording, they were on top of the Bundesliga but had lost two of their three Champions League fixture. The trio analysed how the Belgian coach's tactics have brought them back on course to dominate the league, but could have some issues that will be exploited in Europe.

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The Tactics Podcast | Why Monaco Can Challenge PSG in Ligue 1

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 00:29:00 +0100

In this episode of the Get Football Tactics Podcast, Neel, Varun and Alex analyse Monaco, who are currently level on points with PSG at the top of Ligue 1. They dive into Adi Hütter's exciting tactics that have created one of Ligue 1's best and most entertaining attacks and also discuss their recent defensive improvements. Finally, they pick out a number of very promising youngsters to keep an eye on before sharing their predictions for Monaco's season.

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The Tactics Podcast | Dino Toppmöller's Eintracht Frankfurt: The Bundesliga's Great Entertainers

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 00:30:00 +0100

In this episode of the Get Football Tactics Podcast, Neel, Alex and Varun discuss Eintracht Frankfurt, who are currently up in third place in the Bundesliga with one of the league's best attacking records. They analyse Dino Toppmöller's tactics and how they play into Frankfurt's end-to-end matches, highlight strengths and weaknesses and share their opinions on star players such as Hugo Ekitike and Omar Marmoush.

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The Tactics Podcast | Dissecting Thiago Motta's Juventus

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 00:30:00 +0100

In this episode of the Get Football Tactics Podcast, Neel and Varun are joined by Get Italian Football News editor in chief Kaustubh Pandey to take a deep dive into Thiago Motta's first few matches as Juventus' head coach. They discuss the contexts behind the move and analyse what has and has not worked so far before ending with their predictions for the season.

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The Tactics Podcast | How Serious are Arsenal's Struggles?

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 00:30:00 +0100

In this episode of the Get Football Tactics Podcast, Neel, Alex and Varun dissect Arsenal's subpar start to the season. They take a look at how weaknesses in their squad building have been exposed as overreliance on certain individuals has led the Gunners to drop off significantly in their absence. Finally, they go on to predict how the season might pan out for Mikel Arteta's side.

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The Tactics Podcast | Are PSG Better Off Without Mbappe?

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 00:30:00 +0100

In this episode of the Get Football Tactics Podcast, Neel, Alex and Varun discuss Paris Saint-Germain's initial changes after the departure of Kylian Mbappé. They analyse how PSG's rejigged attack is shaping up after some balance issues caused by the star French forward last season and also take a look at their midfield and defence to highlight some other issues before making their predictions for the season.

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The Tactics Podcast | Have Barcelona Flicked the right switch?

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 00:30:00 +0100

In this episode of the Get Football Tactics Podcast, Neel, Alex and Varun dissect Hansi Flick's Barcelona after their first set of fixtures. They have an in-depth discussion on the pros and cons of the team's more direct approach and also highlight potential weaknesses before going on to predict how their season might pan out.

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The Tactics Podcast | Arne Slot's fast start at Liverpool

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 00:30:00 +0100

In this episode of the Get Football Tactics Podcast, Neel, Alex and Varun discuss Arne Slot's instant impact at Liverpool. They dive into his tactical approach both in and out of possession, looking at some early strengths and potential question marks before going on to highlight some key players.

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The Tactics Podcast | Breakout Talents To Watch in 2024/25

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 00:30:00 +0100

Neel, Alex and Varun each pick out two breakout talents to watch this season, including Newcastle United midfielder Lewis Miley, 2007-born Sporting CP wing-back Geovany Quenda and Juventus attacker Samuel Mbangula. They outline each player's profile, strengths and weaknesses before going on to forecast their season and future.

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The Tactics Podcast | European Teams To Watch in 2024/25

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 00:30:00 +0100

Neel, Alex and Varun pick out two European teams to watch this season each, including the likes of Atalanta, Francesco Farioli's Ajax, West Ham and José Mourinho's Fenerbahçe. They analyse the teams' strengths and weaknesses and predict whether they will overperform or underperform relative to expectations.

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The Tactics Podcast | 2024/25 La Liga Season Preview

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 00:30:00 +0100

The Get Football Tactics Podcast's final season preview takes a look at La Liga. Neel, Alex and La Liga expert Vishal discuss Real Madrid's addition of Kylian Mbappé, Barcelona's continued struggles, Atlético Madrid's squad overhaul as well as a few other European contenders and interesting teams.

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The Tactics Podcast | 2024/25 Premier League Season Preview

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 00:30:00 +0100

Ahead of the new season, Neel, Alex and Varun are previewing some of Europe's biggest leagues in a series of episodes of the Get Football Tactics Podcast. This week, they look ahead to the Premier League season, predominantly focusing on the race for the best of the rest spots behind the title contenders in which they discuss the likes of Chelsea, Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United among others.

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The Tactics Podcast | 2024/25 Serie A Season Preview

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 00:30:00 +0100

Ahead of the new season, Neel, Alex and Varun will be previewing some of Europe's biggest leagues in the upcoming episodes of the Get Football Tactics Podcast. This week, they analyse how the top teams in Serie A are shaping up, going over Inter's stability, managerial changes at Juventus, Milan and Napoli as well as Roma's exciting transfer window.

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The Tactics Podcast | 2024/25 Bundesliga Season Preview

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 00:30:00 +0100

Ahead of the new season, Neel, Varun and Alex will be previewing some of Europe's biggest leagues in the upcoming episodes of the Get Football Tactics Podcast. First up, they look ahead to the new German Bundesliga season, discussing Bayern's changes, Leverkusen's title defence chances, Dortmund's transition, Stuttgart's business and more.

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The Tactics Podcast | Tactical Trends to watch in 2024/25

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 00:30:00 +0100

In this episode of the Get Football Tactics Podcast, Neel, Alex and Varun discuss some tactical trends they expect to see more of in 2024/25. Their picks include top teams lining up with four centre-backs, hybrid pressing and passing patterns among other things.

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The Tactics Podcast | Interesting Transfers: Onana, Wieffer, Olise and more

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 00:30:00 +0100

In this episode of the Get Football Tactics Podcast, Neel, Varun and Alex pick out three completed transfers each that they found interesting. They analyse the players' profiles as well as how they might fit at their new club, going over moves such as Amadou Onana joining Aston Villa, Mats Wieffer to Brighton & Hove Albion and Bayern Munich signing Michael Olise among others.

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The Tactics Podcast | Spain vs Germany (EURO 2024) Live Analysis

Sun, 07 Jul 2024 12:55:16 +0100

In this special episode of the Get Football Tactics Podcast, Neel and Varun talked through the EURO 2024 quarter-final between Spain and Germany live on an X (formerly Twitter) Space. They started with some preview and predictions before discussing their thoughts on both sides' tactics and tweaks as the game developed.

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The Tactics Podcast | Maresca, De Zerbi, Motta & More: The Managerial Merry-Go-Round

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 00:30:00 +0100

Neel, Alex and Varun pick out three managerial moves each from the many that have already been announced this summer, analysing how they might pan out both for the club and coach in question. Their list of names includes Enzo Maresca joining Chelsea, Hansi Flick going to Barcelona, Bayern Munich's appointment of Vincent Kompany, Roberto De Zerbi's move to Marseille, Thiago Motta joining Juventus and a few others.

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The Tactics Podcast | Manchester United transfer talk: Branthwaite, Zirkzee, Neves and more

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 01:52:00 +0100

In this episode of the Get Football Tactics Podcast, Varun, Alex and Neel take a look at the big transfer window coming up for Manchester United, assessing a whole host of names that have been linked to them across various positions from defence, midfield and attack. Finally, they discuss what a good transfer window would look like for the Red Devils.

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The Tactics Podcast | Copa América 2024 Preview: Favourites, Contenders & Predictions

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 14:03:32 +0100

In this episode of the Get Football Tactics Podcast, Neel is joined by South American football writer Louis Smith to preview the upcoming Copa América. They discuss the state of the traditional favourites such as Brazil and Argentina as well as contenders like Uruguay and Colombia before briefly touching on all 12 other contestants to predict the groups and knockouts.

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The Tactics Podcast | Euro 2024 Preview: Favourites, Contenders & Predictions

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 15:01:59 +0100

In this episode of the Get Football Tactics Podcast, Neel, Alex and Varun look ahead to the upcoming Euros by briefly diving into the approaches, squads and tactics of some of the strongest teams going into the tournament. They then discuss their predictions across the groups and, of course, the final knockout stages.

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The Tactics Podcast | 2023/24 UCL Final Live Analysis

Sun, 02 Jun 2024 04:57:04 +0100

In this special episode of the Get Football Tactics Podcast, Neel and Alex talked through the 2023/24 UEFA Champions League final live on an X (formerly Twitter) Space. They started with some preview and predictions before discussing their thoughts on both sides' tactics as the game developed and concluding with their summary of the match.

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The Tactics Podcast | 2023/24 Season Review

Tue, 28 May 2024 00:30:00 +0100

In this episode of the Get Football Tactics Podcast, Neel, Alex and Varun looked back at the 2023/24 season, going through all the topics that were discussed in previous episodes. The trio focused on their takes and predictions, highlighting some of the best and worst ones.

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The Tactics Podcast | Is De Rossi up for the big challenge at Roma?

Mon, 20 May 2024 14:02:00 +0100

In this episode of the Get Football Tactics Podcast, Neel, Alex and Varun take a close look at Roma, who have seemingly enjoyed a good second half of the season since Daniele De Rossi has taken over. They discussed his record so far and the differences in his approach, in contrast to José Mourinho's, before diving into his tactics including improved possession-play and defensive issues. Finally, the trio analysed the issues in Roma's squad building and the difficult position they find themselves in going into the summer.

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The Tactics Podcast | Why Gasperini's Atalanta are one of a kind

Tue, 14 May 2024 00:30:00 +0100

In this episode of the Get Football Tactics Podcast, Neel, Alex and Varun analysed Atalanta, who qualified for their first-ever continental final last week. They discussed Gian Piero Gasperini's long stint at the club as well as his influence on Italian football before diving into his one-of-a-kind tactics, including his incredibly player-oriented defensive approach and fluid wing-focused attacking. The trio picked out a few players to watch in the team, and finally discussed why Gasperini has never moved on to an elite club.

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The Tactics Podcast | Is Will Still the next big manager?

Tue, 07 May 2024 00:30:00 +0100

In this episode of the Get Football Tactics Podcast, Neel and Varun analysed Will Still, the highly-rated 31-year-old head coach who recently resigned from Reims. They discussed his career history and the unique path he took to reach the top level, as well as analysing the way he sets his sides up and the tactical principles he seems to follow. Finally, the trio discussed where he could go next, throwing in clubs like West Ham and Sunderland.

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The Tactics Podcast | Is Arne Slot a good fit for Liverpool?

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 00:30:00 +0100

In this episode of the Get Football Tactics Podcast, Neel and Varun discussed Arne Slot's career so far, looking back at his track record at previous clubs and analysing his current Feyenoord side in depth to understand his tactics, core principles and coaching approach. The duo then looked at how he might fit at Liverpool, addressing some strengths and potential areas of concern.

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The Tactics Podcast | Real Madrid's success and the addition of Mbappé

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 00:30:00 +0100

In this episode of the Get Football Tactics Podcast, Neel, Alex & Varun analysed Real Madrid's development under Carlo Ancelotti, focusing on how they've successfully implemented a fluid system this season despite the loss of star striker Karim Benzema while integrating Jude Bellingham. The trio discussed the strengths and weaknesses of their player-focused tactical approach, and also argued about the prospect of the addition of Kylian Mbappé to this side.

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The Tactics Podcast | Joao Neves, Nico Williams, Leny Yoro: Where should they go?

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 00:30:00 +0100

In this episode of the Get Football Tactics Podcast, Neel, Alex & Varun discussed six exciting under-23 talents who are being linked with transfers this summer — João Neves, Rayan Cherki, Nico Williams, Mats Wieffer, Jeremie Frimpong and Leny Yoro. The trio analysed their skillsets and profiles and predicted where they would fit best.

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The Tactics Podcast | Scrutinising Vincenzo Italiano's Fiorentina

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 00:30:00 +0100

In this episode of the Get Football Tactics Podcast, Neel and Alex took a close look at Italiano's three seasons at Fiorentina, analysing the shift in his tactics in possession and the consequent attacking drop-off they have suffered this season. They discussed whether it was a tactical issue or a personnel issue, before going on to highlight some of their key players. Finally, the duo discussed where Italiano might end up next as he will reportedly leave Fiorentina at the end of this season.

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The Tactics Podcast |UCL Preview: Favourites and Predictions

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 00:30:00 +0100

In this episode of the Get Football Tactics Podcast, Neel, Varun and Alex analysed the eight remaining contestants in the UEFA Champions League. They discussed the favourites such as Real Madrid, Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal in-depth by analysing their strengths and weaknesses and suitability to knockout football, but also touched on the four other teams and assessed their chances. Finally, the trio predicted their knockout favourites.

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The Tactics Podcast | Premier League title race: Who dares win?

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 00:30:00 +0000

In this episode of the Get Football Tactics Podcast, Neel, Varun and Alex analysed the English Premier League title race, with each host making a case for the three contenders. The trio raised arguments for and against why each team has what it takes to get over the line in the home stretch of the season, and finally ended with their predictions.

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The Tactics Podcast | Atlético Madrid 2.0: Simeone's progressive evolution

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 00:30:00 +0000

In this episode of the Get Football Tactics Podcast, Neel, Varun and Alex analysed Atlético Madrid and focused on their evolution in recent years under Diego Simeone. They dissected their modernised in-possession tactics including on-ground build-up play and fluidity in midfield, as well as their pressing approach out of possession. The trio picked out a couple of players to watch before finally predicting how they would fare in the league and Champions League this season.

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The Tactics Podcast | Alguacil's Real Sociedad: Can diamonds last forever?

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 00:30:00 +0000

In this episode of the Get Football Tactics Podcast, Neel, Varun and Alex discuss Imanol Alguacil's Real Sociedad, focusing on their alternations between a 4-4-2-diamond and 4-3-3 in attack. They look at the pros and cons of both as well as diagnosing some of their struggles this season. The trio also took a look at their defensive tactics and incredibly intense pressing before going on to analyse some key players such as Takefusa Kubo and Martin Zubimendi.

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The Tactics Podcast | Is Ruben Amorim ready for an elite club?

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 00:30:00 +0000

In this episode of the Get Football Tactics Podcast, Neel, Varun and Alex thoroughly dissected Rúben Amorim's tactics at Sporting, flagging and addressing concerns about his approach both in and out of possession as well as predicting how they might translate to a future role. Finally, the trio discussed where he might go next and what the best options would be for him.

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The Tactics Podcast | Las Palmas - Europe's Boldest Promoted Side

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 00:30:00 +0000

In this episode of the Get Football Tactics Podcast, Neel and Alex discussed the newly-promoted La Liga side, who are attracting a lot of eyeballs with their unique style of play. The duo broke down the pros and cons of their extremely passing-based approach in possession as well as their incredibly high defensive line. They also picked out a couple of interesting players, before going on to predict how they might fare in future seasons.

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The Tactics Podcast | Xabi Alonso's Infallible Bayer Leverkusen

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 00:30:00 +0000

In this episode of the Get Football Tactics Podcast, Neel and Varun analysed Bayer Leverkusen's incredible season so far under Xabi Alonso, going into depth on their tactics, stats and players as well as exploring their incredible flexibility and versatility both in and out of possession. All things considered, the duo conclude with an overview of how Xabi Alonso is ready for just about any job in the world.

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One To Watch | The secret to youth recruitment (ft. David Igono)

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 10:01:25 +0000

In this episode, Alfred and our guest David (@undervalu) discuss sporting directors and the key concepts of alignment and continuity with regards to youth recruitment.

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The Tactics Podcast | In Defence of David Moyes' West Ham

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 00:30:00 +0000

In this episode of the Get Football Tactics Podcast, Neel, Alex and Varun discuss West Ham's tactics under David Moyes, focusing on their defence-focused counterattacking approach. The trio dug into some of their stats and explained why they don't paint the full picture at face value. Finally, the question is asked on how sustainable this approach is and what the next steps they ought to take are.

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One To Watch | Is Lucas Bergvall ready for Tottenham? (ft. Simon Gebre)

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 00:30:00 +0000

In this episode, Alfred and our guest Simon Gebre (first team analyst Stockholm FC) discuss everything about Swedish football, from third-tier to Premier League moves, the legendary IF Brommapojkarna academy, Lucas Bergvall and Roony Bardghji, while also diving into some lesser-known local talents and the ins-and-outs of working as an independent to joining a football club.

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The Tactics Podcast | Analysing Xavi replacements for Barcelona

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 00:30:00 +0000

In this episode of the Get Football Tactics Podcast, Neel, Alex and Varun discussed Barcelona's current situation, quickly analysing the issues Xavi has faced which have led to his imminent departure before going on to discuss a long list of replacement candidates. The trio analysed the strengths and weaknesses of each and also considered the situation from their respective careers' perspectives.

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The Tactics Podcast | Does Klopp leave Liverpool in a good place?

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 00:30:00 +0000

In this episode of the Get Football Tactics Podcast, Neel, Alex and Varun discuss Klopp's tenure at Liverpool assessing the factors that made him so successful, before going on to discuss what their next move should be. The trio analyse a number of potential managerial candidates as well as highlighting the importance of sorting out the sporting direction structure.

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One To Watch | Who is having the best Winter window?

Fri, 26 Jan 2024 08:20:35 +0000

In this episode, Kish and Alfred discuss the winter transfer window, going over the intricacies of this exciting period of the football world. They each pick one club who they judge is having the best window so far.

Kish - West Ham Utd

Alfred - Olympique Lyonnais

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The Tactics Podcast | Why Roma's Problems Run Deeper Than Mourinho

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 15:31:00 +0000

In this episode of the Get Football Tactics Podcast, Alex and Neel analysed Roma's issues on the back of Mourinho's sacking. After diving into their specific tactical issues both in and out of possession as well as some concerning underlying numbers, the duo also broke down their poor recruitment and squad building, which is a larger issue at the club. Finally, they discuss a couple of suggestions about what they Roma should do next.

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One To Watch | Brazilian strikers are back (ft Nathan Joyes)

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 00:30:00 +0000

In this episode, Alfred, Kish and our guest Nathan Joyes, founder of The Copa Club magazine, discuss South American football and the entertainment that lies within the disorder in those leagues, with shouts on the next up-and-coming talents from the region.

Valentín Barco - Boca Juniors/Brighton
Victor Hugo - CR Flamengo

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The Tactics Podcast | How Motta’s Bologna are tactically reinventing Serie A

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 00:35:00 +0000

In this episode of the Get Football Tactics Podcast, Neel, Alex and Varun discuss Bologna's impressive season so far under Thiago Motta, taking a deep dive into the intricacies of their tactics as well as why they have proven successful in Serie A. The trio analysed a few key players including Joshua Zirkzee and Riccardo Calafiori. Finally, they predicted how Bologna might fare this season and where Motta should go next.

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The Tactics Podcast | Asian Cup 2024 Preview: Teams, Tactics and Players to Watch

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 00:30:00 +0000

In this episode of the Get Football Tactics Podcast, Neel and Samy Kiani (@kiani_samy70499 on Twitter) look ahead to the AFC Asian Cup tournament by discussing the key tactical trends and players of the major contenders — Japan, South Korea, Australia, Saudi Arabia, Iran and Qatar. The duo highlight a couple of other interesting teams to watch before going on to predict each of the groups and the final result of the tournament.

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The Tactics Podcast | AFCON 2024 Preview: Teams, Tactics and Players to Watch

Wed, 03 Jan 2024 00:30:00 +0000

In this episode of the Get Football Tactics Podcast, Neel and Maher Mezahi (@MezahiMaher) look ahead to the AFCON 2024 tournament by discussing the key tactical trends and players of the major contenders. There is focus on the Ivory Coast, Senegal, Egypt, Morocco, Algeria, Nigeria, Ghana and Cameroon as well as a few other interesting teams to watch. The duo then predict outcome of each of the groups and the final result of the tournament.

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The Tactics Podcast | Are Peter Bosz’s PSV actually that good?

Wed, 27 Dec 2023 13:56:27 +0000

In this episode of the Get Football Tactics Podcast, Neel, Alex and Varun discuss PSV's incredible first half of the season which at the time of publishing is a 100% record in the league with 16 wins from 16 going into the new year. Besides dissecting their tactics and analysing what the data says about them, the team took the opportunity to analyse Peter Bosz in depth and assess why he is enjoying such great success at PSV despite disappointing stints in Germany and France.

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One To Watch | Khvicha Kvaratskhelia changed Georgian football (ft. Mikha Gabechava)

Fri, 22 Dec 2023 00:30:00 +0000

In this episode, Alfred and Mikha (KAA Gent) have a very insightful discussion about life as a football scout and Georgian football, covering some of our guest's favourite rising talents.

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The Tactics Podcast | How Unai Emery has transformed Aston Villa

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 00:30:00 +0000

In this episode of the Get Football Tactics Podcast, Neel, Alex and Varun analyse Aston Villa's incredibly impressive season so far which has seen them shoot into the top three of the Premier League. The team look in depth into their tactics under Unai Emery, analysing their unique out of possession approach and fluid in possession style. They also discussed and contextualised some of their performances and data, and finally looked at why Emery is enjoying great success with them despite a disappointing stint at Arsenal.

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One To Watch | Winter Moves: PSG want a Champions League proven midfielder

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 11:49:14 +0000

In this episode, Kish and Alfred are looking at RC Lens and their left-wingback needs for the winter window following team starter Deiver Machado's adductor injury. Players that were discussed include:

Quentin Merlin - FC Nantes
Gideon Mensah - AJ Auxerre
Bradley Locko - Stade Brestois
Amadou Dante - Sturm Graz

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The Tactics Podcast | Stuttgart: Relegation to Champions League

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 00:30:00 +0000

In this episode of the Get Football Tactics Podcast, Neel, Alex and Varun look at the rise of Stuttgart this season. They analysed how Stuttgart have gone from surviving via the relegation playoff last season to staying behind Bayer Leverkusen and Bayern Munich in the title race this season. There is an in-depth discussion on their tactics picking out a number of key players who stood out. Finally, the crew use some data to forecast how Stuttgart might fare in the future.

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Sporting Directors’ Corner | The Calm Before The Storm

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 00:30:00 +0000

In this episode, Shailash and David look at the upcoming January transfer window and the impact on a sporting director. They look at whether the approach is more tactical or strategic and how the window navigated before, during and after.

Sporting Directors' Corner aims to look at football in the context of Sporting Directors, to delve deeper into this multi-faceted role and its impact within football across the globe. Keep an eye out for the next episode and let us know any feedback you have in the comments.

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One To Watch | Winter Moves: PSG want a Champions League proven midfielder

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 00:30:00 +0000

In this episode, Kish and Alfred search for a Champions League-proven midfielder to answer PSG's winter needs:

Pierre-Emile Højbjerg - Tottenham
Rodrigo de Paul - Atlético Madrid
João Mário - Benfica
Piotr Zieliński - Napoli

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The Tactics Podcast | Making Sense of Manchester United’s Mess.

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 00:30:00 +0000

In this episode of the Get Football Tactics Podcast, Neel, Alex and Varun took a deep dive into the current mess at Manchester United, analysing the tactical, stylistic and personnel issues that have led them to this state. The team also discuss Erik ten Hag's time at Ajax and how he reacted to bad situations there to assess whether or not he should stay in charge of United.

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Sporting Directors’ Corner | The 5 Audiences

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 00:30:00 +0000

In this episode, Shailash and David look at the 5 different audiences that Sporting Directors engage with. There is a conversation around whether some are more important than others and a look at the directors that communicate better than others. The audiences in no specific order are:

Players
Managers
Ownership
Media
Supporters

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One To Watch | Winter Moves: Manchester Utd & Union Berlin

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 00:30:00 +0000

In this episode, Kish and Alfred have their eyes set on the Winter transfer window, and aim to look at some key targets for two of Europe's underperforming sides: Manchester United and Union Berlin.

Johan Bakayoko (PSV) and Jeremie Frimpong (Bayer Leverkusen) for United.

Hyun-Seok Hong (KAA Gent), Adrián Bernabé (Parma) and Shinta Appelkamp (Fortuna Dusseldorf) for Union Berlin

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The Tactics Podcast | How are Girona competing with LaLiga’s big three?

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 00:30:00 +0000

In this episode of the Get Football Tactics Podcast, Neel, Alex and Varun discuss Girona who are disrupting the hierarchy in LaLiga. They set the context on Girona's background before diving into their incredibly impressive work so far this season which has seen them shoot to the top of La Liga. There is a breakdown of their approach and tactics in possession with a focus on their flexibility, as well as assessing their defensive tactics and underlying numbers. The team then pick out a few key players to watch before ending with predictions for the remainder of the season.

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One To Watch | Midfield Showdown: Christos Zafeiris v Arthur Vermeeren

Thu, 23 Nov 2023 00:30:00 +0000

In this episode Alfred and Kish talk about two of their favourite midfield prospects, and have a general discussion about the benefits of minor league development.

Christos Zafeiris - Slavia Prague

Arthur Vermeeren - Royal Antwerp

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The Tactics Podcast | Why have Union Berlin plummeted to the bottom of the Bundesliga?

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 00:30:00 +0000

In this episode of the Get Football Tactics Podcast, Neel, Alex and Varun discuss Union Berlin, looking at last seasons success versus this seasons struggles. Have the team just lost the rub of the green or have their opponents adapted to better combat them? The conversation also looks at how real the threat of relegation is for them as they currently occupy the bottom of the table.

Note: This episode was recorded before the news of Urs Fischer's departure at the club

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One To Watch | Striker Showdown: Joshua Zirkzee vs Akor Adams

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 00:30:00 +0000

In this episode, Kish and Alfred go back and forth talking about the striker role and two of their favourite up-and-coming players in that position:

Kish talks about Joshua Zirkzee - Bologna FC 1909

Alfred talks about Akor Adams - Montpellier HSC

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The Tactics Podcast | Who is to blame for Napoli’s poor title defence?

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 00:30:00 +0000

In this episode of the Get Football Tactics Podcast, Neel, Alex and Varun discuss Napoli on the back of Rudi Garcia's departure and the announcement of Walter Mazzarri's arrival. They analyse Napoli's fantastic 2022/23 season and then assess why their title defence has been pretty poor so far this term, identifying and discussing various factors including some questionable tactics from Garcia and poor transfer business. The conversation also looks at injuries and out of form players as well as other off-field issues and plenty more.

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Sporting Directors’ Corner | Big Transfers

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 00:30:00 +0000

In this episode, Shailash and David look at Big Transfers. What constitutes a big transfer besides the money involved and factors need to be looked at when executing such a deal. There is a discussion on if a big transfer is seen as a project and why this matters, from relationships to wages to other stars. The conversation ends by looking at whether certain types of Sporting Directors are more suited to attract and complete a big transfer.

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One To Watch | Leftback showdown: Patrick Dorgu vs Valentín Barco

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 00:30:00 +0000

In this episode, Kish and Alfred go back to back to try and decide who is the next left-back prospect to breakout. They've each picked one player who they believe to be the next big thing:

Alfred takes Patrick Dorgu - US Lecce

Kish takes Valentín Barco - Boca Juniors

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The Tactics Podcast | Can Farioli’s impressive Nice win Ligue 1?

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 00:30:00 +0000

In this episode of the Get Football Tactics Podcast, Neel, Alex and Varun talk about Nice's impressive start to the season under Francesco Farioli. They set the scene and then analyse Nice's tactics in-depth including their extremely strong defensive record which currently places them at the very top among top-five league clubs in Europe this season. Key players are highlighted with some marked as ones to watch before finally predicting how their season might go.

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