This week we are looking at how positions and roles on the pitch have changed over the past five years.

For example, what do No.8s do differently now and how have the No.9s responsibilities changed?

Host: Michael Bailey

With: Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Liam Tharme

Producer: Mike Stavrou

Building the ideal modern day centre-back: https://pod.fo/e/2ac7ed 

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We have a special guest with us - Paul Power from sports data company, SkillCorner, joins us to chat about how clubs really use data in recruitment and analysis

Plus… what the future could hold in terms of football’s relationship with AI?

Host: Michael Bailey

With: Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Paul Power

Producer: Mike Stavrou

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This week we’re diving into the world of centre-backs! 

What traits do they need in today’s game, what does a good partnership now look like… and how has the role changed?

Host: Michael Bailey

With: Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Liam Tharme

Producer: Mike Stavrou

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This week we are analysing the winter transfer window signings who could have a big, tactical impact on their clubs over the rest of this season and beyond.

We go for some obvious ones — but we’ll also talk about moves you may have missed! 

Host: Michael Bailey

With: Mark Carey, Liam Tharme, Thom Harris and Michael Cox

Producer: Mike Stavrou

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This week we are bringing you a Tactics staple - a key statistic for every team in the Premier League. 

From Liverpool’s direct attacks to Crystal Palace’s runs in behind - we have you covered. 

Host: Michael Bailey

With: Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Liam Tharme

Producer: Mike Stavrou

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This week we are all about the tactically interesting teams you should be looking out for throughout the rest of 2025.

What is it about them that has intrigued us; is there an up and coming manager doing something different, and who are the hidden gems in their squad? 

Host: Michael Bailey

With: Michael Cox,Thom Harris and Liam Tharme

Producer: Mike Stavrou

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This week… we’re dipping our toes into the world of pundit cliches.

Should you always shoot across goal, should goalkeepers always save a shot at their near post… and is Zonal Marking any good - the defensive corner tactic, that is. Not the Tactics podcast legend that is Mr Michael Cox. 

Host: Michael Bailey

With: Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Liam Tharme

Producer: Mike Stavrou

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This week… we’ve had SO MANY brilliant, insightful messages that it was about time to got stuck into our second Tactics Mailbag of the season.

So today we’re talking…

The importance of “Premier League experience” for January signings, when do new managers get “found out”, left-footed central-midfielders and much more!

Host: Michael Bailey

With: Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Liam Tharme

Producer: Mike Stavrou

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In this episode, we navigate through the feast of festive football. 

With so many games played in such a short space of time, we pore over the tactical tidbits that have emerged.

From Fulham in a back five to Chelsea leaking goals to yet another weakness in Manchester United.

We also look at Arsenal’s Saka-shaped hole, which type of passes Manchester City seem unwilling to play and much more.

Host: Michael Bailey

With: Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Thom Harris.

Producer: Steve Hankey.

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This is the last show of the year, so the perfect time to look back on the tactical highlights of 2024.

We’re talking trends, teams, players, standout moments and of course, our tweak of the YEAR!

Host: Michael Bailey

With: Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Thom Harris

Producer: Mike Stavrou

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