Hosted by Michael Bailey, revered football tactics writer Michael Cox is joined by more of The Athletic's brightest tactics and data analytics writers to break ...
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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47:19
Myth-busting pundit cliches
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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49:24
Mailbag: PL experience in January and left-footed centre-mids
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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42:44
Festive Football Tactical Notebook
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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49:45
2024 tactical trends
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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Hosted by Michael Bailey, revered football tactics writer Michael Cox is joined by more of The Athletic's brightest tactics and data analytics writers to break down the tactical and technical details behind the biggest footballing stories each week - assessing the latest trends, systems, players, managers and all manner of statistics in order to give you a deeper understanding of the game.
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