The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast

The international break is upon and that means one thing: review time.

We’re doing things slightly differently this time. Host Kate Mason is joined by Rob Green and Liam Tharme to pick a position on the pitch for all 20 Premier League clubs to improve.

We also hear from our club show hosts on where their respective clubs need an upgrade; Ian Irving of Talk of the Devils, Ian Stone of Handbrake Off, Tony Evans of Walk On and Matt Davies-Adams of Straight Outta Cobham.

Host: Kate Mason
Panelists: Rob Green, Liam Tharme
Producers: Mike Stavrou, Liam Warburton
Executive producer: Max Curwen Bingley
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As we go into our final matchweek before the November international break, we take a look at which teams are floundering at the bottom of the table, and which, against all odds, are still standing strong.

With all three newly promoted clubs out of the relegation zone, Kate Mason is joined by Rob Green and tactics writer Liam Tharme to dive into why and how the newcomers are exceeding initial expectations.

Host: Kate Mason
Panelists: Rob Green, Liam Tharme
Executive producers: Adam Jones, Max Curwen Bingley
Producer: Mike Stavrou
Videographer: Grayson Moody
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It’s a big one this weekend as Arsenal travel to Merseyside to take on Liverpool. This comes following an all time classic upset after they were knocked out of the Carabao Cup by fourth tier side Fleetwood Town.

Kate Mason is joined in the studio by Rob Green and tactics writer Liam Tharme to preview all the action at Anfield - a game so good they cleared the whole day for it - as well as break down the trending tactics of the season so far.

Plus, we ask ourselves the question, can you actually fix Manchester United?

Host: Kate Mason
Panelists: Rob Green, Liam Tharme
Executive Producers: Adam Jones, Max Curwen Bingley
Producer: Mike Stavrou, Jay Beale
Videographer: Liam Warburton
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It’s a jam packed show this week as Kate Mason is joined in the studio by tacticos Liam Tharme and Rob Green to discuss all the weekend’s goings on, including a fierce London derby as Chelsea host rivals Spurs.

Plus, we’re joined by former Brighton defender Adam Webster to get an inside look at all things football on the south coast. What’s it like to play for Roberto de Zerbi? How do you stop Erling Haaland? And, the question on everyone’s lips - how are Brighton that good?

Host: Kate Mason
Panelists: Rob Green, Liam Tharme, Adam Webster
Executive producers: Adam Jones, Max Curwen Bingley
Producer: Mike Stavrou
Videographer: Liam Warburton
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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