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423 | Flexibility Isn't Weakness
Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Ruben Amorim refusing to adapt his tactics despite having the worst form at Manchester United since the 1940s. What is the point of an inflexible manager? Manchester City are an interesting mix of ideas, but more information is needed. Are Liverpool their record or their performances? Arsenal are built for England more than Europe. Is Vinicius losing Real Madrid, and can Kylian Mbappé sustain this form over a season.
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422 | Who Told You That?
Daniel Tiluk and Carl Anka discuss Manchester United not getting the best from the talent they acquire. Nigeria struggling in World Cup qualification. Why African football is seeing more parity. Nottingham Forest sack Nuno. Why are Manchester City are signing players they likely wouldn't have in seasons previous?
Before the podcast: On getting old.
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421 | Isak's New Castle
Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Liverpool signing Alexander Isak from Newcastle United. Marc Guehi staying at Crystal Palace. Man City losing to Brighton: What era has Pep Guardiola entered? Will Barcelona's high line be exposed as the season progresses? VAR, what is it good for? Why is Lionel Messi best friends with a man (Luis Suarez) who bites, spits, and is racially abusive to fellow professionals and staff?
Before the podcast: On best birthday memories.
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420 | Dino Tactics
Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Liverpool getting past 10-men Newcastle. What is an assist? What should Liverpool's priority be in what's left of the market? Man City need to decide who they are. Arsenal suffering injuries, Eberechi Eze is arriving just in time to his favourite club. Man United are cooked, when will they be not cooked? Kylian Mbappé looks sharp, why might that be? What does the future hold for Rodrygo?
Before the podcast: On "Highest 2 Lowest," and Notting Hill Carnival.
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419 | Time to Go Left and Not Right
Have Hope, Carl Anka, and Daniel Tiluk discuss Manchester United 0-1 Arsenal. Is Eberechi Eze to Arsenal the right move? Manchester City's impressive start. Alexander Isak's fight to leave Newcastle United. Chelsea were lacklustre. Rashford's Barcelona debut. Lamine Yamal's signature moves. Real Madrid out on Rodrygo, or Rodrygo out on Real Madrid? Why is Neymar always crying?
Before the podcast: On daily routine and veganism.
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418 | 2025/26 Preview
Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss 2025/26 season preview. Who wins the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, and the Champions League. Also, some reckless speculation.
Before the podcast: On climate change affecting London temperatures.
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417 | Sesko and Son
Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Benjamin Šeško reportedly choosing Manchester United over Newcastle United. What about Man United's project would appeal more to footballers, coaches, and agents than Newcastle's project? Can Newcastle afford to sell Alexander Isak to Liverpool if they can't attract a decent replacement? Is Lamine Yamal the greatest teenage footballer ever (yes, Pelé)? Son Heung-min is leaving Spurs after 10 years and what's up with Ademola Lookman and Atalanta?
Before the podcast: On the importance of Internet speed.
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416 | Liverpool Refresh
Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Liverpool completing the signing of Hugo Ekitike, the sale of Luis Diaz to Bayern Munich, and their interest in Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak. Is this summer window too much movement for league winners? Arsenal sign Viktor Gyokeres. Chelsea sell Joao Felix to Al-Nassr. Is Felix's move to Saudi Arabia the beginning of his end? What happened to football that a player like him failed to launch? Nigeria win the AFCON. England win the Euros. Chloe Kelly being used to smash Marcus Rashford in British media.
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415 | Rashford in Exile
Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Marcus Rashford to Barcelona on loan, why is Rashford so heavily criticized in commercial media, Victor Gyokeres to Arsenal, Hugo Ekitike to Liverpool, the future of Alexander Isak at Newcastle United, and Lamine Yamal bestowed Barcelona's heavy #10 shirt.
Before the podcast: On what the world is vs. what it's made to be.
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414 | Chelsea, World Champions
Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Chelsea upsetting Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup final. Winning 3-0, what were the keys to Chelsea' s victory: tactical, technical, and physical. Cole Palmer's performance, why are players pulling Marc Cucurella's hair, and get Donald Trump out of the photographs. Is the definition of "intelligence" too narrow when applied to sportspersons, and Lamine Yamal, his camp, and acceptable/lamentable requirements to attend one's birthday party.
Before the podcast: On Internet speed and "epic films."
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413 | The Real Madrid Puzzle
Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Real Madrid losing 4-0 against Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup semi-final, the issues Xabi Alonso will have in reconstructing and reshaping his squad and the futures of Kylian Mbappé, Vinicius Jr, and Rodrygo. Then Have Hope's frustration with top football feeling more rigid than it did in times past, and whether Chelsea have a chance to beat PSG in the final.
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412 | Clubs of the World, Unite!
Daniel Tiluk and Carl Anka discuss Manchester City losing to Al-Hilal at the Club World Cup. Does this prove the competition is something worth playing attention to? Will this experiment last until 2029. What issues are being seen this year that could alter the World Cup next summer. While the DAZN app has been reliable, the sportswashing element of this tournament (which funds both the broadcasting and prize winnings) is worth defining and exploring.
Before the podcast: On offseason rest and reading.
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411 | Worlds Collide
Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss African teams at the Club World Cup despite some good showings, the impressive performances of South American teams, the relative underperformance of European teams and excuses of heat, tiredness, and indifference. At what point will football's popularity wane given the amount of football on offer and the demand on player's bodies, and is women's football the next place for growth?
Before the podcast: On Nigerian weddings and Zohran Mamdani.
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410 | Money Motives
Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Antonio Conte and Napoli thinking about Jadon Sancho and Jack Grealish (what happened to him at Manchester City). Florian Wirtz to Liverpool, do transfer fees matter, and why the FIFA Club World Cup is a great idea on paper, but the implementation of this edition has fallen short.
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409 | 'Daniel, I Don't Give a S***'
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?
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Chelsea Focus | Feat. Rowanne Westhenry
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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408 | Finally Paris
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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407 | Better Late Than Never
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.
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406 | Bad Seasons
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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405 | El Clásico (Feat. Muhammad Butt & Red)
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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404 | Kane Is Able
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.
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403 | 1 of 3
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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402 | Carletto's Way
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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401 | Final Four
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.
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400 | Football Is Dying
Daniel Tiluk, Have Hope, and Carl Anka discuss 400 episodes, the future of football, and some Champions League and Jose Mourinho talk.
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399 | Free Kick!
Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Real Madrid struggling but competing, what is a free kick, Brazilian football in disarray, and which players Manchester City should keep for their rebuild.
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Real Madrid Focus | Feat. Abdul Elakrat
Daniel and Abdul Elakrat discuss the current situation at Real Madrid.
Is there a lack of quality in performances for Real Madrid? Has the standard fallen in football more broadly and at Real Madrid specifically? The slow adaptation of Kylian Mbappe. Has Vinicius Jr. lost himself in trying to fight every battle? Is Trent Alexander-Arnold's profile a proper fit? Jude Bellingham is proving himself without the goals this season. Though we love him, why is Luka Modrić still playing? Also, some bold Champions League, La Liga, and Copa del Rey predictions.
398 | New Era
Have Hope and Daniel Tiluk discuss Newcastle United beating Liverpool in the League Cup final, their first trophy since 1969. Is Eddie Howe the manager, or the manager before the manager. Are English coaches lagging behind their continental counterparts? Are Barcelona the best team in Europe? Inter Milan's Champions League chances, and Kylian Mbappé is having a good season.
Before the podcast: On Cast Away" and "Back to the Future Part II."
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397 | Double Kick in the Teeth
Have Hope and Daniel Tiluk discuss the UEFA Champions League Round of 16. Looking primarily at Bayern Munich v Bayer Leverkusen, the future of Xabi Alonso, Paris Saint-Germain v Liverpool, subtraction by addition in Paris, and Real Madrid v Atletico Madrid, Julian Alvarez's double-touch penalty and the inevitability of Real, Followed by some quarter-final predictions.
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<...Barcelona Focus | Feat. Muhammad Butt
Daniel and Muhammad Butt discuss the current state of Barcelona.
Barcelona's weekend fixture is postposed after team doctor Carles Miñarro Garcia passed away. Why Hansi Flick hit the ground running? Barcelona's offside trap. What caused them to backslide? The continued emergence of Lamine Yamal. The resurrection of Raphinha. What makes Pedri the best midfielder in the Europe. La Liga or Champions League? What does the financial situation at Barça look like, and is it positioned to improve?
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396 | Amad and Mainoo
Daniel Tiluk and Carl Anka discuss the anti-climax of the Premier League title, which story lines are worth the time of engagement (relegation, top five, cup runs). Aston Villa's financial imperative for European football. Have Chelsea forfeited their ambition? Who will win La Liga? Favourites for the Champions League. Manchester United are between a rock and hard place, which players are worth keeping, and is Old Trafford primed to be replaced?
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Liverpool Focus | Feat. Paul Allen
Daniel Tiluk and Paul Allen discuss the current state of Liverpool.
The seamless transition from Jurgen Klopp to Arne Slot. Is there any doubt about the 2024/25 Premier League? How Paul became a Liverpool supporter (Gerrard). The importance and legacy of Mohamed Salah. Is Virgil van Dijk undervalued? Trent Alexander-Arnold to Real Madrid? Premier League or Champions League. Also, Jamie Carragher, John Barnes, and has basketball been solved by Steph Curry?
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...395 | Major Arrogance
Have Hope and Daniel Tiluk discuss Jamie Carragher's disparaging comments on the Africa Cup of Nations, Galatasaray accusing Jose Mourinho of racism, and Have Hope going to Stamford Bridge for fan protests against Chelsea's ownership.
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Manchester United Focus | Feat. Daniel Maluka
Daniel Tiluk and Daniel Maluka discuss the current state of Manchester United.
Was the 2024/25 season a total write-off when INEOS extended Erik ten Hag's contract? Are Manchester United an attractive destination for players? Is Ruben Amorim the right coach to move forward? Which players in the squad should be kept? Thoughts on Marcus Rashford. Are African players judged differently, and why should you keep going with a club when they fall below the standard they set?
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394 | Straight Red
Have Hope and Daniel Tiluk discuss Jude Bellingham's straight red card, the La Liga title race, Manchester City winning 4-0 against Newcastle, Chelsea struggles, Ademola Lookman is called out by Gian Piero Gasperini, Lucas Hernandez red card, v Feyenoord, Napoli or Inter Milan, Bayern's title to lose after drawing with Bayer Leverkusen, and where is the best place for Paul Pogba to land?
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Chelsea Focus | Feat. Rowanne Westhenry
Daniel Tiluk and Rowanne Westhenry discuss the current state of Chelsea. Bad against Brighton. The British government's enforced sale from Roman Abramovich to Clearlake Capital. How does proximity to Stamford Bridge alter how fans absorb the club and its ethos (in other words: the difference between local fans and those abroad)? Why Robert Sanchez..? Is there anything positive looking forward?
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393 | Apollo 13
Have Hope and Daniel Tiluk discuss whether the FA Cup is a significant trophy, the La Liga title race, Manchester City 2-3 Real Madrid, is Pep Guardiola not capable of changing his tactics to suit his team, and why Have Hope is cautious with Ousmane Dembele recent form.
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392 | Final Form Dembele
Daniel Tiluk and Carl Anka discuss Manchester City spending £200 million in the January transfer window. Marcus Rashford and Marco Asensio to Aston Villa. Arsenal 5-1 Manchester City. Has the maturation of Ousmane Dembele taken place under Luis Enrique? Joao Felix to Milan. Around the title races in Europe, and why Ajax captain Jordan Henderson was arguing with a Dutch journalist.
Before the podcast: On Luka Doncic to the Lakers and Anthony Davis to the Mavericks.
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391 | Neymar: Cash Out, Crash Out
Daniel Tiluk, Have Hope and Carl Anka discuss Neymar leaving Saudi Arabia for Brazil. Liverpool's chances of holding their Premier League lead. Can Southampton break Derby County's points record. Manchester United are broke, real broke. Ruben Amorim's treatment of Marcus Rashford. Raphinha finding himself at Barcelona. The new Champions League group stage format isn't hitting like it should, and Have Hope wants penalty goals sold separately.
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390 | The Idea of Havertz
Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Liverpool saving themselves against Brentford through Darwin Nunez. Arsenal dropping points vs. Aston Villa. Is this the worst Manchester United team in history? Barcelona drawing against Getafe. Real Madrid have a four-point lead on Atletico Madrid and a seven-point lead on Barça. Are Napoli being disrespected because their best players include Romelu Lukaku and Scott McTominay? Winter transfers and Ruben Amorim's task.
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