Episodes

  • Man United & England: How to build a complete midfield
    Apr 2 2026

    This week, we’re discussing midfield combinations.


    From your creators, to destroyers; how do player roles complement each other?


    Let’s build a complete midfield!


    Host: Michael Bailey

    Guests: Michael Cox, Mark Carey & Liam Tharme

    Producer: Mike Stavrou

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    39 mins
  • The impact of football’s relentless schedule
    Mar 26 2026

    This week, we’re discussing football’s relentless schedule.


    What impact is it having on players and matches?


    And… can we measure whether football is actually more intense than it used to be?


    Host: Michael Bailey

    Guests: Michael Cox, Mark Carey & Liam Tharme

    Producer: Mike Stavrou

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    36 mins
  • Have Premier League clubs really struggled in Europe?
    Mar 19 2026

    This week, we’re discussing an enthralling round of Champions League Round of 16 ties.


    From Premier League struggles and Pep Guardiola’s European record, to how good Bayern Munich and Real Madrid really are.


    Host: Michael Bailey

    Guests: Michael Cox, Mark Carey & Duncan Alexander

    Producer: Mike Stavrou

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    36 mins
  • Varying fortunes of recent managerial hires
    Mar 12 2026

    In this episode, we’re discussing whether the appointments of Liam Rosenior at Chelsea, Michael Carrick at Manchester United and Igor Tudor at Tottenham Hotspur have paid off or not.


    What have they changed at their respective clubs, and are they better off for it?

    Host: Michael Bailey


    With: Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Cerys Jones.


    Producer: Steve Hankey.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    49 mins
  • Are football's new laws overcomplicating the game?
    Mar 5 2026

    This week, we’re discussing football’s new rules!


    We’ll talk the increased remit of VAR, throw-in countdowns and our own suggestions for new football laws.


    Host: Duncan Alexander

    Guests: Michael Cox, Mark Carey

    Producer: Mike Stavrou

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    38 mins
  • The evolution of wingers, club DNA & tactical fouls
    Feb 26 2026

    It’s mailbag time!


    On this episode we’ll discuss:


    Wingers, penalty rebounds, tactical fouls and much more!


    Host: Michael Bailey

    Guests: Michael Cox, Mark Carey, Liam Tharme

    Producer: Mike Stavrou

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    33 mins
  • Arsenal's attacking woes & a proper relegation battle
    Feb 19 2026

    It’s February — and we have real jeopardy in both the Premier League title race and relegation battle.


    So this week, we’ll discuss the tactics we have seen, and will see from the teams at the top and bottom of the table.


    Host: Michael Bailey

    Guests: Michael Cox, Mark Carey, Liam Tharme

    Producer: Mike Stavrou

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    38 mins
  • Premier League trends: How to break down low blocks
    Feb 12 2026

    This week — we’re talking tactical trends… from low blocks, to headed clearances and the return of long-range screamers.


    Host: Michael Bailey

    Guests: Michael Cox, Mark Carey, Liam Tharme

    Producer: Mike Stavrou

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    38 mins