Chelsea and Manchester United both pull the trigger on their managers, and Patrick and Ted break down what these sackings actually tell us about modern football. Why are clubs and coaches increasingly at odds? How much power do medical departments really have? And are results even the main driver anymore?

We dig into Chelsea’s decision to part ways with Enzo Maresca, Manchester United’s shock Ruben Amorim dismissal, and whether United are quietly performing better than the narrative suggests. Along the way, we cover January transfer rumours (Camavinga to Man City, can Brennan Johnson be fixed, Marc Guehi, Semenyo, and more), defensive work, set pieces, injury management, and how fine margins are shaping the Premier League title race and relegation battle.

All that, plus what’s coming next for The Transfer Flow in 2026.

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00:00 – Intro

00:53 – Chelsea and Manchester United sack their managers

03:16 – Why modern clubs and coaches keep clashing

06:22 – Control and fit in elite football

09:00 – Head coach vs manager: where power really sits

10:57 – Butting heads with the medical staff

13:32 – Rosenior to be Chelsea’s next manager?

18:44 – Getting along with decision makers

20:05 – Ted’s Brennan Johnson goof

23:02 – Best clubs for Camavinga?

24:18 – Rodrygo news?

25:59 – Ordonez to Liverpool?

28:18 – Marc Guehi rumours

30:02 – What moves will Man City make?

31:36 – Is Semenyo worth the price?

36:48 – Don’t make moves for the sake of making moves

38:00 – Manchester United sack Ruben Amorim

39:27 – Did Amorim want to be fired?

41:31 – The numbers aren’t too bad..

45:08 – But they’ve been terrible

47:05 – Do United still have pull with managers?

47:46 – Kompany to replace Pep at Man City?

50:00 – The Premier League table, variance, and relegation noise

54:48 – Set pieces, marginal gains, and tactical tweaks

01:01:07 – What’s coming next and community updates (TTF Conference!)

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