The Total Football Analysis Podcast

TFA Interview: Gabriele Cioffi on managing in Serie A

On this episode of the TFA Podcast, host Adam Scully was joined by the former Udinese, Hellas Verona and Crawley Town manager Gabriele Cioffi to discuss his coaching journey.

Gabriele talks about his post-playing career which led to him managing in Serie A, locking horns with some of the best tacticians in the world including Jose Mourinho, Luciano Spalletti and Massimiliano Allegri, while also discussing his tactical philosophy and coaching principles. This is a must-listen episode!

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TFA Scouted: Future England star defender Levi Colwill

On this episode of the TFA Scouted podcast, host Adam Scully and co-host Bryant Marques discuss Brighton’s star defender Levi Colwill, on loan from Chelsea this season.

The duo analyse the centre-back’s style of play, his strengths and weaknesses since joining the Seagulls, his future at Stamford Bridge, potential future clubs, and much, much more.

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TFA Podcast: Mark Parsons on his tactical philosophy

On this episode of the TFA Podcast, host Adam Scully speaks to Washington Spirit head coach and the former manager of the Netherlands Women's national team, Mark Parsons.

Mark discusses his coaching journey from Chelsea to the NWSL, looking at how his coaching and tactical philosophy have developed over time, as well as discussing the importance of developing players within your game model plus his time as the manager of the Netherlands, and so much more.

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TFA Scouted: Celtic’s Greek goalscorer Giorgos Giakoumakis

On this episode of the TFA Scouted podcast, host Adam Scully and co-host Bryant Marques discuss Celtic’s wantaway centre-forward Giorgos Giakoumakis.

In this verbal scout report, the duo analyse Giakoumakis’ strengths and weaknesses, and look at clubs that could potentially sign the Greek goalscorer, as well as debate whether Giakoumakis is good enough for the Premier League.

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TFA Podcast: Jack Ross on man-management and tactical flexibility

On this episode of the TFA Podcast, Adam Scully sits down with Jack Ross, the former manager of Alloa, St. Mirren, Sunderland, Hibs and Dundee.

Jack tells us all about the trials and tribulations of football management, why it’s impossible to create a winning culture, the importance of Sporting Directors, how to be a good man manager, the development of his tactical and coaching philosophy, his inspirations and much, much more.

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TFA Scouted: Morocco and Genk’s rising star Bilal El Khannous

On this episode of the TFA Scouted podcast, host Adam Scully and co-host Bryant Marques mull over one of the brightest young African talents in Europe right now – Bilal El Khannous.

In this verbal scout report, the duo analyse his strengths and weaknesses, as well as look at his role in Genk’s league-leading tactical set-up while also discussing potential future clubs for the youngster.

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TFA Podcast: The future of goalkeeping with Dr John Harrison

On this episode of the TFA Podcast, host Adam Scully sits down with expert goalkeeper analyst Dr John Harrison from Goalkeeper.com to discuss his revolutionary metrics to analyse goalkeeper performance.

John discusses the future of goalkeeper analytics, the future of the position, the different variables that his metrics take into account, the improvement of David de Gea in goal, and much, much more.

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TFA Scouted: Fiorentina U19s head coach Alberto Aquilani

On this episode of the TFA Scouted podcast, host Adam Scully and co-host Bryant Marques discuss their first head coach of the series, analysing the tactical philosophy of the former AS Roma and Liverpool midfielder Alberto Aquilani, who is currently in charge of Fiorentina’s U19s.

The duo mull over Fiorentina Primavera’s style of play, comparing Aquilani’s football to other teams while looking at clubs and leagues Aquilani could potentially move to in the future.

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TFA Podcast: Top five players and coaches to watch out for in 2023

On the latest episode of the TFA Podcast, to celebrate the release of the TFA 23 for 23 Magazine, host Adam Scully is joined by David Astill, Fintan O’Reilly and Lee Scott to discuss our top five players and coaches to watch out for in 2023 – a list that includes Will Still, Sam Coffey, Endrick and Kieran McKenna.

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TFA Scouted: Sweden and Hellas Verona’s Isak Hien

The TFA Scouted debut episode is here! In this series, we will be talking about a new manager or player each week who has massive potential in the future and speaking about their strengths, weaknesses and styles of play.

In our first edition, host Adam Scully co-host Bryant Marques discuss Sweden international and Hellas Verona centre-back Isak Hien who has had a rapid rise in the sport over the past few seasons.

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