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The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast
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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Ratings & Reviews
4.6 stars from 557 ratings
Great ep lads. Just on something that came up in the latest episode: the Scottish championship might be the best league in Europe for competition. Everything that is said about the English champ about competition and exciting is also true of the Scottish champ, but for the opposite reason....Read full review »
D.Adams02 via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 04/29/24
I love hearing you guys talk. Your passion for data, football and communicating your findings really comes through. Naturally I gravitate towards the teams and leagues I am interested in but even when I am willing to stretch to unfamiliar topics, I find myself getting rewarded and come away from...Read full review »
Nathan_robbo via Apple Podcasts · Australia · 04/27/24
I used to love Michael’s analysis when he was humble 20 something writing about football (I found him in the build up to the 2010 World Cup), now he talks as if reclined on his throne, casually tossing out the final word on any given player or performance. 3 stars for the show, they rest of...Read full review »
Nico_laos via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/18/24
Recent Episodes
In this episode, we talk about back three formations. Ruben Amorim loves them, and he’ll be the boss at Manchester United from next week.  And Simone Inzaghi’s Internazionale, also featuring a back three, beat Arsenal this week, had already drawn with Man City; and are yet to concede a...
Published 11/07/24
This week, we’re focusing on Barcelona after an incredible pair of results for Hansi Flick’s side. Barcelona’s 4-0 win over Real Madrid in El Clasico came just three days after their 4-1 victory over Bayern Munich in the Champions League. Not bad! So, how has Hansi Flick done it? Let’s find...
Published 10/31/24
Published 10/31/24
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