Episodes
Friday Apr 07, 2023
Friday Apr 07, 2023
In this episode of the TFA Podcast, host Adam Scully is joined by TFA analyst Caio Miguel to discuss the recent sacking of Graham Potter at Chelsea.
The duo analyse what went wrong tactically for Potter at Stamford Bridge, issues with the club’s recruitment, similarities with the coach’s time at Brighton, the changeover from Thomas Tuchel and how a new manager would fare with this current crop of players. You don’t want to miss this one!
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Tuesday Mar 28, 2023
TFA Scouted: The prolific Nigerian ripping it up in Belgium
Tuesday Mar 28, 2023
Tuesday Mar 28, 2023
On this episode of the TFA Scouted podcast, host Adam Scully and co-host Bryant Marques discuss the rising Nigerian star Victor Boniface who has had a sensational season with Union Saint-Gilloise in Belgium.
In the verbal scout report, we analyse Boniface’s strengths and weaknesses, his role in USG’s tactics and have a discussion surrounding which clubs the 22-year-old could move to in the summer, with AC Milan already reportedly interested in securing his signature.
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Friday Mar 24, 2023
TFA Podcast: How to identify the best young players in world football
Friday Mar 24, 2023
Friday Mar 24, 2023
On this episode of the TFA Podcast, host Adam Scully is joined once more by Velez Chief Scout and TFA legend Lee Scott as the duo discuss scouting youth football to find the best talents.
This episode also has topics such as scouting realistically, scouting international tournaments as well as club football, the importance of player development, having an established player development system within the club as well as a discussion surrounding whether or not conglomerates such as the City Group are healthy for the sport. You don’t want to miss this one!
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Friday Mar 10, 2023
TFA Podcast: How to tactically analyse games of football
Friday Mar 10, 2023
Friday Mar 10, 2023
On this episode of the TFA Podcast, host Adam Scully is joined by Bryant Marques and Caio Miguel to discuss and debate different methods of analysing football.
The trio talk about the most important aspects to look out for, the vitality of first-half analysis, the role of punditry in bringing something to the table, and much, much more. You don’t want to miss this one!
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Friday Feb 24, 2023
TFA Podcast: Are formations becoming irrelevant in tactical analysis?
Friday Feb 24, 2023
Friday Feb 24, 2023
On this episode of the TFA Podcast, host Adam Scully is joined by TFA Analyst Caio Miguel and TFA Recruitment Analyst Bryant Marques as the trio discuss formations.
This episode is centred around formations in football, the benefits of quantifying teams into shapes such as the 4-3-3 and the 4-4-2, the drawbacks of formations, whether they are useful in more functional or relationist playing styles and whether they are relevant for tactical analysis anymore.
This is a can’t-miss debate! Please leave a rating on the podcast if you enjoyed!
Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
TFA Scouted: Bayer Leverkusen and Ecuador’s Piero Hincapié
Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
On this episode of the TFA Scouted Podcast, host Adam Scully and co-host Bryant Marques take a look at Bayer Leverkusen and Ecuador’s highly-rated centre-back Piero Hincapié, who has recently been linked with a move to Tottenham Hotspur.
In this verbal scout report, the duo deep-dive into Hincapié’s style of play, his strengths, and weaknesses while also discussing what clubs the 21-year-old could suit should he leave the German giants in the near future.
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Tuesday Jan 24, 2023
TFA Scouted: Celtic’s Greek goalscorer Giorgos Giakoumakis
Tuesday Jan 24, 2023
Tuesday Jan 24, 2023
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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Friday Jul 22, 2022
René Meulensteen: My beliefs and inspirations
Friday Jul 22, 2022
Friday Jul 22, 2022
In this podcast episode, host Adam Scully sat down with René Meulensteen, the current Australia assistant manager and former Manchester United assistant coach under Sir Alex Ferguson.
René discussed his illustrious coaching career and beliefs, his inspirations, as well as providing an in-depth look behind the curtain at one of the most successful periods in Man United's history.
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Thursday May 05, 2022
Thursday May 05, 2022
Welcome to our fortnightly TFA Tactics Show - all about tactics, data and analysis.
In today's show, Gabe, Daniel and Emerson discuss the following topics:
➤ Joaquin and Real Betis season
➤ Carlo Ancelotti and Real Madrid - a tacticless formation?
➤ Everton and their culture
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Tuesday Apr 20, 2021
Total Football Analysis EPL Podcast #36
Tuesday Apr 20, 2021
Tuesday Apr 20, 2021
Matchday 32 was a ho hum Premier League week while the Champions League semi finals and FA Cup weekend were alright. Not so fast, on Sunday the big, big news emerged of the European Super League, which swallowed the Spur’s sacking of Mourinho. We found one person crazy enough to advocate for the ESL, or at least to make a “fair and balanced” conversation. We unpack the ESL and discuss why Mou was sent packing.
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Chris Mumford(@clmum), a Professor of Innovation at UNC Chapel Hill, is joined by Soccer Analyst Harshal Patel(@harshalp93) and Professional Player Dre Fortune (@drefo_8)