Total Football Analysis Podcast

Tacticians vs Ideologues: Which approach is more successful?

Arsene Wenger has often been hailed as a visionary, a man who changed Premier League football for the better. But the Frenchman never lifted Europe’s grandest prize. Even Pep Guardiola has been labelled as the father of modern football tactics but has failed in the UEFA Champions League for twelve years now. 

Yet, coaches like Jose Mourinho and Carlo Ancelotti, who have been criticised in the past for their approaches to football, have been far more successful on the continental stage. But can the same be said for domestic competitions? 

Are adaptable tacticians more successful than philosophy-driven ideologues? 

In the latest episode of the TFA Podcast, host Adam Scully is joined by Coach Scott Martin as Scott dissects his latest magazine piece titled, “Ideologues vs Tacticians: The battle for domestic and continental titles,” whereby he analyses 15 years' worth of data to decipher whether adaptable tacticians are more successful than the Wenger’s of the football world. 

The data will shock you! 

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TFA Scouted: The next Lisandro Martínez

On this episode of the TFA Scouted podcast, host Adam Scully is joined by his co-host Bryant Marques as the duo analyse a player with a very similar profile to Manchester United star Lisandro Martínez.

In this verbal scout report, the duo discusses the style of play, strengths and weaknesses of Royal Antwerp Gastón Ávila, formerly of Boca Juniors, while also predicting the Argentine defender’s potential and where his future may lie.

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João Nuno Fonseca: Coaching in a top five league

On this episode of the TFA Podcast, host Adam Scully is joined by the former assistant coach of Stade de Reims, Nantes and Benfica’s U23s, João Nuno Fonseca. 

João discusses his time coaching at the highest level, the importance of being flexible as a coach, coaching different tactical styles, his tenure working with the City Group, the influence of Jose Mourinho on his career, how an analyst can improve their eye for the game, why the human element of football is easily forgotten and so much more. You don’t want to miss this one! 

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TFA Scouted: Italy’s youngest debutant in over a decade

On this episode of the TFA Scouted podcast, host Adam Scully is joined by his co-host Bryant Marques as the duo discuss a player who could potentially be the leader of the next generation of Italian players – Simone Pafundi!

In this verbal scout report, the duo analyses the teenager’s strengths and weaknesses as well as discussing the wider problem of a lack of youth development in Serie A and with the national team under the guidance of Roberto Mancini.

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TFA Podcast: Relationism vs Positional Play – Diniz vs De Zerbi

In this episode of the TFA Podcast, host Adam Scully is joined by TFA analyst Caio Miguel to discuss the idea of relationism in contrast with the worldwide trend of positional play by using two extremes from either end of the scale – Fernando Diniz’s Fluminense and Roberto De Zerbi’s Brighton. 

The duo discuss the strengths and weakness of each tactical style as well as the similarities and the differences as we move into a new era for football tactics. You don’t want to miss this one! 

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TFA Scouted: The Danish keeper ready for the Premier League

In this episode of the TFA Scouted podcast, host Adam Scully and co-host Bryant Marques analyse one of the brightest young goalkeepers in European football right now. Listen to the episode to find out who it is!

In this verbal scout report, the duo looks at his strengths and weaknesses while also discussing what a modern goalkeeper entails. Furthermore, Adam and Bryant look at potential clubs he could move to in the future, including a Premier League side who may be searching for a new keeper pretty soon.

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TFA Podcast: How do international tournaments affect club football?

In this episode of the TFA Podcast, host Adam Scully is joined by TFA analyst Scott Martin to discuss his recent article for the TFA Magazine titled: “Fact or Fiction: The truth around international tournament-induced slumps”.

Today, the duo dissects the effects that international tournaments have on the top-five European leagues with a particular focus on how the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar has had on some of the biggest teams in football right now – and it’s crazy!

We also take a close look at the 2021 Euros + Copa America, as well as the 2014 and 2018 World Cups to see if there is a common trend among all the post-international tournament league seasons. This is a must-listen episode!

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TFA Scouted: Cedric Itten’s redemption arc in Switzerland – podcast

In this episode of the TFA Scouted podcast, host Adam Scully is joined by his regular co-host Bryant Marques as the duo analyse BSC Young Boys’ Cedric Itten who is having a redemption arc back in his native Switzerland.

In this verbal scout report, we dissect Itten’s strengths, weaknesses and his role in a split-striker system while also discussing what went wrong for him at Rangers and in the Bundesliga.

Finally, Adam and Bryant offer insight into clubs Itten could potentially move to should he make another attempt to move to a top-five league.

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TFA Podcast - Graham Potter’s sacking: Chelsea’s recurring tactical problems and personnel issues

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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TFA Scouted: The best youngster in Sweden right now?

On this episode of the TFA Scouted podcast, host Adam Scully and co-host Bryant Marques discuss IFK Göteborg’s highly-rated young attacker Hussein Carneil who is undoubtedly one of the best talents in Swedish football right now.

In this verbal scout report, the duo analyse Carneil’s style of play, his strengths and weaknesses and debate where the playmaker can go to further his development in the future.

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