Talking Tactics

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

Talking Tactics discuss Tottenham’s comeback without Harry Kane. Chelsea starting Giroud vs Barcelona? Chaos at West Ham. Manchester United beating Liverpool 2-1. Mourinho flaming Frank de Boer. Jamie Carragher’s spitting episode, and should he be sacked? Any guaranteed Germany starters. How good is Mbappe? Will Neymar ever leave PSG for Real Madrid? How good were we at football growing up? Champions League / World Cup finals we want, and Carl gives recommended reads. “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 Syria: http://es.pn/2pB1OQP On Robben: http://es.pn/2hIrpab On West Ham: https://ind.pn/2FA7Mxx Music from Tosin K. Subscribe | Apple: apple.co/2ad5MwS Follow | Sound

Talking Tactics discuss Manchester City beating Chelsea 1-0. Antonio Conte's interesting approach to the game. Whether he should leave he club now or later. Arsenal have lost four straight games, is that enough to get Arsene Wenger out of office? Can protests even work? What is the best France XI? Why football films are usually trash, and the news of N'Golo Kante's fainting episode led to us to the untimely passing of Fiorentina captain Davide Astori. We also did some recommended reads and heroes / villains of the week. Talking Tactics Special "Coup de tête: The Story of Zinedine Zidane & the World Cup" | March 27th 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 Messi: http://reut.rs/2D3Yuo1 On Conte: http://nyti.ms/2oLw1yV Music from Tosin K. Subscribe | Apple: apple.co/2ad5MwS Follow | S

Talking Tactics are joined by NiiNii FC (of BlueLionsTV) to discuss Manchester United beating Chelsea 2-1 at Old Trafford. What happened to Morata? Is Conte the right man for Chelsea? Has Lukaku shown signs of progress? What is the False 9? Manchester City destroyed Arsenal in the League Cup final. Ederson or Courtois? Why was Diego Costa sold to Atletico Madrid? Dele Alli and Harry Kane are diving, and Alli or Ruben Loftus-Cheek? Also some recommended reads, and our heroes / villains of the week. Follow NiiNii on Twitter: https://twitter.com/niiniifc Subscribe to BlueLionsTV: http://bit.ly/2oqCQ9e 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 Torres: http://es.pn/2HQB499 On Diego Costa: http://bit.ly/2BQujns On Sampdoria: http://bit.ly/2CqDc88 On Fabian Delph: https://ind.pn/2HEVkL5 On Nut

Talking Tactics discuss Chelsea vs. Barcelona, are England back in the Champions League? Should Porto be banned? Drogba or Henry in a final? West Brom players take a taxi? The worst striker in Premier League history. Messi or Maradona? Would the best left-footed XI beat the best right-footed XI? Can Arsenal beat Manchester City in the League Cup final? Favourite Liverpool players. How should England's 'golden era' have played? Have Hope's stuck in the 90s. Fixing football's overspending; and yet another child sex abuse scandal. If you been sexually abused, or know anyone who’s been abused, please tell someone your story. https://rapecrisis.org.uk https://www.rainn.org 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) Keh on North Korea: http://nyti.ms/2zIcvtM White / Devin on PSG: http://bit.ly/2E

Talking Tactics discuss Tottenham beating Arsenal in the North London Derby, Manchester United losing to Newcastle United, the Champions League returns with two big fixtures (Juventus v Tottenham & Real Madrid v Paris Saint-Germain), Chelsea beat West Brom, the relegation battle is tight, Mario Balotelli was subject to racist abuse in France, and after answering your questions, Carl gives some recommended reads, Have Hope tells his Brick Academy updates (Karim Benzema gets a special honour), and Daniel gives his hero/villain of the week. 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) Rory Smith on Europe: http://nyti.ms/2EZJHgB Barney Ronay on Dembele: http://bit.ly/2HbTf8Y Music from Tosin K. Subscribe | Apple: apple.co/2ad5MwS Follow | SoundCloud: bit.ly/29Qt9XO Learn more about your ad choi

Talking Tactics discuss Liverpool 2-2 Tottenham. Which goal was better: Wanyama or Salah? Should referees do better and/or should players be better at gamesmanship? Is Harry Kane world class? Chelsea were struggling to beat Watford, we watched up until 3-1: Is Conte the man to take Chelsea forward? What's happened to Inter Milan? Is Tom Brady the GOAT? Who are the franchise players of Europe's top clubs? Where is Riyad Mahrez, and why won't Leicester City let him leave? 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) Rory Smith on Odegaard: http://nyti.ms/2nF0yOi Music from Tosin K. Subscribe | Apple: apple.co/2ad5MwS Follow | SoundCloud: bit.ly/29Qt9XO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Talking Tactics discuss Benzema's form (05:27). Is spitting worse than a bad tackle (09:54)? Aubameyang to Arsenal, Giroud to Chelsea, and Batshuayi to Dortmund (15:30)? Will Kane stay at Tottenham (30:52)? The stupidity of third-place games (31:58). Tottenham’s trophy cabinet / Will Wenger win a League Cup (36:33)? Dream games (39:20). Nike being lazy (42:21). Should referees be more strict (47:43)? League Cup fixes (48:55). Mane asks about Man United and Sterling (51:07). Marcelo level with Messi (51:50)? Champions League winner (53:50)? Top 4 / Bottom 3 (54:04). Recommended reads / Have Hope Football Hut update (57:14), and heroes and villains (58:08). 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) Daniel Tiluk on Spitting: http://ble.ac/2DLXW7u Music from Tosin K. Subscribe | Apple: apple.

Talking Tactics discuss the Alexis Sanchez to Manchester United, Henrikh Mkhitaryan to Arsenal swap deal. What happens if Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang goes to Arsenal, and how good is he (12:55)? Who got the better deal (23:15)? Chelsea's odd striker search (29:17). Marco Silva sacked as Watford manager (39:43). Why are old professionals so salty (46:18)? Can Paris Saint-Germain beat Real Madrid (51:45)? Should England be more like Germany (53:50)? The rest of the Premier League weekend (56:49). Recommended reads (01:01:38), Brick Academy (01:03:45), and heroes / villains (1:05:14). 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) Miguel Delaney on Alexis: https://ind.pn/2F3hMLC Carl met Prince William: http://bit.ly/2E3KDQZ Music from Tosin K. Subscribe | Apple: apple.co/2ad5MwS Follow | SoundClou

Talking Tactics are joined by Greg Johnson (of Football.London) to discuss Liverpool giving Man City their first EPL loss. How good is Roberto Firmino (15:50)? Are people overreacting to City’s loss (20:23)? How would Man United buying Alexis Sanchez affect their attack (23:55)? Real Madrid are 19 points behind Barcelona (32:14)! Zidane or Iniesta (39:22)? The FA implement the “Rooney Rule” (40:10). The late Cyrille Regis’ legacy as a trailblazer for black footballers (48:48). Why hire Ryan Giggs as a manager (56:17)? The rest of the EPL weekend (1:00:00). Brick Academy update (01:04:10), recommended reads (1:04:38), heroes and villains (1:07:20). Follow Greg on Twitter https://twitter.com/gregianjohnson https://twitter.com/football_ldn Visit https://www.football.london 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/DanielTil

Talking Tactics discuss our big predictions for 2018. Philippe Coutinho to Barcelona for £142m (20:00). How many matches do we watch (38:17)? Someone wants to talk about Serie A (40:57). Sunderland are trash (44:29). Are English referees poor (47:02)? Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte are at war, we're here for it (50:38). Brick Academy update (58:05), recommended reads (1:01:40) and heroes and villains of the winter break (1:04:20). 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) Rory Smith on Chaplains: http://nyti.ms/2CSiTwH Ryan O’Hanlon on Coutinho: http://bit.ly/2qIH5jV Giles Tremlett on Man City: http://bit.ly/2o5VXYl Subscribe | Apple: apple.co/2ad5MwS Follow | SoundCloud: bit.ly/29Qt9XO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Talking Tactics discuss Antoine Griezmann dressing in blackface, can ignorance be an excuse for racism? Could this affect Griezmann and the French national team? Accepting Manchester City have won the Premier League: Will they go undefeated and break the EPL’s goals, points and wins records? Should Dele Alli be suspended? The most “overrated” team in the EPL era, tackle various other topics, fantasy football update, recommended reads and answer your questions. 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) Ryan O’Hanlon on Man City: http://bit.ly/2kJ7h7W Subscribe | Apple: apple.co/2ad5MwS Follow | SoundCloud: bit.ly/29Qt9XO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Talking Tactics discuss Manchester United 1-2 Manchester City, Have Hope divorcing Jose Mourinho, can Manchester City go invincible? Why isn’t Romelu Lukaku working? Ederson showering Mourinho with milk, what’s wrong with Christian Benteke? UCL Round of 16 draw reaction, should the EPL play outside England? More explanation on Have Hope’s horsemen, with other topics / questions tackled in-between. 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 Subscribe | Apple: apple.co/2ad5MwS Follow | SoundCloud: bit.ly/29Qt9XO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Talking Tactics discuss why UEFA and the Premier League make us criminals, preview Bayern Munich vs. PSG in the Champions League, Mark Clattenburg comments on Chelsea vs. Tottenham game, Manchester United beat Arsenal 3-1, should Pogba have been sent off? Stop calling Koscielny world-class. Is Lacazette better than Lukaku? Is De Gea the world’s best goalkeeper? Can Man United beat Manchester City without Pogba? Some good, old-fashioned “Messi vs. Ronaldo,” and various other topics. 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 Subscribe | Apple: apple.co/2ad5MwS Follow | SoundCloud: bit.ly/29Qt9XO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Talking Tactics discuss the 2018 World Cup draw. Why do these things take so long? A group-by-group discussion, favourites for the knock-out stages and various other conversations surrounding next year's World Cup in Russia. 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 Subscribe | Apple: apple.co/2ad5MwS Follow | SoundCloud: bit.ly/29Qt9XO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Talking Tactics discuss Liverpool 1-1 Chelsea, why Bakayoko hasn’t been great, Mohamed Salah’s blossoming, who is Africa’s best player? Manchester City keep winning, how good could Raheem Sterling be without Guardiola? Manchester United play Martial and Rashford together, will it last? Real Madrid closing ground on Barcelona, does Ligue 1 hold PSG back? How long before Dortmund sack Peter Boaz? Various other topics and recommended reads. 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) Rory Smith on Burnley: http://nyti.ms/2zvIaeQ Paolo Bandini on Milan: http://bit.ly/2iZ0Q0f Subscribe | Apple: apple.co/2ad5MwS Follow | SoundCloud: bit.ly/29Qt9XO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Talking Tactics discuss Arsenal beating Tottenham Hotspur 2-0, why can't Arsenal replicate these performances every week, are Martial and Rashford similar, who is better Hazard or De Bruyne, should Buffon have sat out for Juventus, Adebayor's comments on Arsenal's softness, various other topics, some listener questions, heroes/villains of the week and recommended reads. 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) NY Times on Milan: http://nyti.ms/2B9fAkH Subscribe | Apple: apple.co/2ad5MwS Follow | SoundCloud: bit.ly/29Qt9XO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices