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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
  • Are strikerless formations the future?

    Are strikerless formations the future?
    Jun 5 2025

    On this final show of the season, we’re bringing you the eagerly anticipated listener mailbag.


    We’ll focus on strikerless systems, wing-backs vs full-backs and much, much more.


    Host: Michael Bailey

    With: Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Liam Tharme

    Producer: Mike Stavrou


    On behalf of the entire Tactics team, thank you for all of your entries and your support this season. Please complete our listener survey: https://forms.gle/atPcQnohDvRWQG2M7

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    25 mins
  • Was the 2024/25 Premier League season boring?

    Was the 2024/25 Premier League season boring?
    May 29 2025

    On this week’s show, we’re reviewing the 2024-25 season - looking at statistical trends across the Premier League.


    We’ll also focus on the teams who impressed us, and those who disappointed us.


    Host: Michael Bailey

    With: Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Liam Tharme

    Producer: Mike Stavrou


    Listener survey: https://forms.gle/atPcQnohDvRWQG2M7

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    41 mins
  • Champions League final preview

    Champions League final preview
    May 26 2025

    In this special edition of The Athletic FC Tactics podcast - Duncan Alexander, Mark Carey and Liam Tharme preview the Champions League final between Inter and PSG.


    Two teams with contrasting styles meet in the final in Munich - so we break down how we think this one might play out.


    Host: Duncan Alexander

    With: Mark Carey and Liam Tharme

    Producer: Mike Stavrou and Liam Warburton

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    37 mins
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