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The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast

The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast

By: The Athletic
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 Hosted by Michael Bailey, revered football tactics writer Michael Cox is joined by Mark Carey, Liam Tharme and more of The Athletic's brightest tactics and data department to break down the tactical and technical details behind the biggest footballing stories each week - assessing the latest trends, systems, players, managers and all manner of statistics in order to give you a deeper understanding of the game.

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2019 - The Athletic
Episodes
  • Champions League notebook

    Champions League notebook
    Nov 6 2025

    The Champions League returned this week with some huge clashes and intriguing results.


    So, at the halfway point of the league phase — how are the favourites shaping up, and who has caught our eye on Europe’s biggest stage?


    Host: Michael Bailey

    With: Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Liam Tharme

    Producers: Mike Stavrou, Ben Green & Steve Hankey



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    48 mins
  • How to fix Liverpool

    How to fix Liverpool
    Oct 30 2025

    The defending Premier League champions have lost four league matches in a row.


    So, where is it going wrong for Arne Slot’s Liverpool — and crucially, how do they fix their issues?


    Host: Michael Bailey

    With: Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Liam Tharme

    Producer: Mike Stavrou

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    39 mins
  • A guide to the 4-4-2 formation

    A guide to the 4-4-2 formation
    Oct 23 2025

    This season there have been zero instances of teams starting with a 4-4-2 in the Premier League.


    In the late 2000s the majority of teams lined up in a 4-4-2 - but since then, that figure has been steadily dropping.


    We find out why.


    Host: Michael Bailey

    With: Mark Carey, Liam Tharme and Michael Cox

    Producer: Mike Stavrou

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    38 mins
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