Talking Tactics

Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Thomas Tuchel, his mother, and Jude Bellingham's attitude. Was Gareth Southgate the right person even if an unattractive name. Is there a correct way to approach hiring of a national team manager? Can African nations compete with European nations when in many cases they only have access to talent European nations don't want or can't house. Gary Lineker, Palestine, and Match of the Day's relevance. Cristiano Ronaldo emotional after Portugal's Nations League win. Why are some portions of the Internet revelling in a 17-year-old's poor performance?

Before the podcast: On Lil Wayne and "Peanuts 2 N Elephant"

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Daniel Tiluk and Rowanne Westhenry discuss Chelsea winning the UEFA Conference League, achieving their Top 4 objective to play Champions League football, looking towards summer needs (goalkeeper, striker, experience), the addition of Liam Delap, do BlueCo have an idea of what they're doing, and the fanbase's internal divisions (online/offline, inside-the-groud/outside-the-ground, older/ newer, and tribal/contextual).

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Daniel Tiluk and Carl Anka discuss Paris Saint-Germain winning the Champions League for the first time in their history. Luis Enriqué's coaching ability. Ousmane Dembélé putting all the pieces together. Best midfield since... | Are this version of Inter Milan done? Carl's trip to Bilbao, Spain for the Europa League final, and the potential of the Unity Cup between Nigeria, Jamaica, Ghana, and Trinidad & Tobago.

Before the podcast: On the NBA Finals and Mission Impossible films.

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Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss the end of the domestic football calendar. Aston Villa miss the Champions League. Man City, Chelsea, and Newcastle get through. Manchester United struggle. Tottenham win a trophy. Ange Postecoglou and Enzo Maresca are arrogant in their completed objectives. Bundesliga is Bayern's to lose. Ten Hag to Leverkusen. Napoli win Serie A with Scott McTominay and Romelu Lukaku as key figures. Is Antonio Conte scamming again? Was Kylian Mbappe why Real Madrid struggled. Barcelona's amazing season.Conference League and Champions League previews.

Before the podcast: On the importance of sleep and sleeping schedules.

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Have Hope and Daniel discuss whether winning a European trophy erases a disaster season. Should the Europa League winner get into the Champions League. Have Hope receiving hate for his Chelsea and Mbappe opinions. Is there a better player in the world right now than Lamine Yamal, is there a greater alive footballer than Leo Messi. Attending the 2025 Unity Cup (Nigeria, Ghana, Jamaica, and Trinidad & Tobago) in London. Then we take questions from our Patreon subscriber discord server.

Before the podcast: On COVID altering how video conferencing is seen.

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Daniel is joined by Muhammad Butt and Abdul (Red) to discuss all things Barcelona and Real Madrid in the aftermath of Barcelona 4-3 Real Madrid, Carlo Ancelotti's imminent departure, Xabi Alonso's imminent arrival, and Barça's elimination from the UEFA Champions League.

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Have Hope and Daniel Tiluk discuss Harry Kane winning a trophy, Chelsea beating Liverpool after their championship, Barcelona and Real Madrid deciding La Liga on Sunday, Antonio Conte scamming his way to Serie A, what will happen in the Champions League semi-finals, and Have Hope's desire for the away-goals rule and the Golden Goal will never die.

Before the podcast: On Rockstar postponing GTA VI.

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Daniel Tiluk discusses Liverpool winning the 2024/25 Premier League title. Barcelona beating Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey final, their first of three trophies required to win a treble. Real Madrid living in the land of conspiracy theory. Antonio Rudiger losing his head, and the reaction to his anger in Germany. Why Carlo Ancelotti to Brazil isn't that crazy.

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Have Hope and Daniel discuss Carlo Ancelotti's inability to maximise Real Madrid. Mbappé's addition. Barcelona dominating everyone and everything. Would Drogba trade his 2012 Champions League narrative for the 2012 AFCON with Ivory Coast? Inter Milan or Napoli in Serie A. Is there a treble winner this season?

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A UEFA Champions League quarter-final recap: Barcelona v Borussia Dortmund, Paris Saint-Germain v Aston Villa, Inter Milan v Bayern Munich, and Arsenal v Real Madrid.

On Patreon: On rewatching the same movie.

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