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The Athletic

Hosted by Michael Bailey, revered football tactics writer Michael Cox is joined by more of The Athletic's brightest tactics and data analytics writers 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.

The Athletic Football Tactics Podcast

This week we’re looking at the Premier League teams who are punching above their weight… we’re talking Nottingham Forest, Brighton, Bournemouth, Brentford, Fulham and maybe a few others.

How do these clubs build their status in the English top flight and climb the table in the years after promotion?

Host: Michael Bailey
With: Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Liam Tharme
Producer: Mike Stavrou
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The Premier League’s overachievers

This is the last show of the year, so the perfect time to look back on the tactical highlights of 2024.

We’re talking trends, teams, players, standout moments and of course, our tweak of the YEAR!

Host: Michael Bailey
With: Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Thom Harris
Producer: Mike Stavrou
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2024 tactical trends

In this episode, we navigate through the feast of festive football. 

With so many games played in such a short space of time, we pore over the tactical tidbits that have emerged.
From Fulham in a back five to Chelsea leaking goals to yet another weakness in Manchester United.

We also look at Arsenal’s Saka-shaped hole, which type of passes Manchester City seem unwilling to play and much more.

Host: Michael Bailey

With: Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Thom Harris.

Producer: Steve Hankey.
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Festive Football Tactical Notebook

This week… we’ve had SO MANY brilliant, insightful messages that it was about time to got stuck into our second Tactics Mailbag of the season.

So today we’re talking…

The importance of “Premier League experience” for January signings, when do new managers get “found out”, left-footed central-midfielders and much more!

Host: Michael Bailey
With: Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Liam Tharme
Producer: Mike Stavrou
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Mailbag: PL experience in January and left-footed centre-mids

This week… we’re dipping our toes into the world of pundit cliches.

Should you always shoot across goal, should goalkeepers always save a shot at their near post… and is Zonal Marking any good - the defensive corner tactic, that is. Not the Tactics podcast legend that is Mr Michael Cox. 

Host: Michael Bailey
With: Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Liam Tharme
Producer: Mike Stavrou
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Myth-busting pundit cliches

This week we are all about the tactically interesting teams you should be looking out for throughout the rest of 2025.

What is it about them that has intrigued us; is there an up and coming manager doing something different, and who are the hidden gems in their squad? 

Host: Michael Bailey
With: Michael Cox,Thom Harris and Liam Tharme
Producer: Mike Stavrou
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Tactically interesting teams to watch in 2025

This week we are bringing you a Tactics staple - a key statistic for every team in the Premier League. 

From Liverpool’s direct attacks to Crystal Palace’s runs in behind - we have you covered. 

Host: Michael Bailey
With: Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Liam Tharme
Producer: Mike Stavrou
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Premier League analysed: A stat for every club

The Athletic's Michael Cox, Ali Maxwell and Liam Twomey examine Jose Mourinho's career from Porto, through Chelsea, Inter, Real Madrid, right up to Man Utd, with a particular emphasis on how his style of play has evolved over the years and what that might tell us about how his Spurs reign will pan out.
Zonal Marking is a podcast where The Athletic’s Michael Cox & Ali Maxwell break down the tactical & technical details of football past & present, focusing on a single subject each episode with the help of expert guests.
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Is Jose Mourinho actually a defensive manager?

The Athletic's Michael Cox and Ali Maxwell are joined by Swedish football journalist Frida Fagerlund for an in-depth look at both the playing and coaching career of interim Arsenal head coach Freddie Ljungberg, as they attempt to work out whether he's got what it takes to land the Arsenal job full-time
Zonal Marking is a podcast where The Athletic’s Michael Cox & Ali Maxwell break down the tactical & technical details of football past & present, focusing on a single subject each episode with the help of expert guests.
Subscribe to The Athletic using the special promo code UKPOD and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes.
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Is Ljungberg the answer for Arsenal?

The Athletic's Michael Cox and Ali Maxwell are joined by The Athletic's resident German football writer Raphael Honigstein for a look at the managerial career of Jurgen Klopp and how his tactics & philosophy have evolved from his days conquering the Bundesliga with Dortmund to his current outstanding Liverpool team.
Zonal Marking is a podcast where The Athletic’s Michael Cox & Ali Maxwell break down the tactical & technical details of football past & present, focusing on a single subject each episode with the help of expert guests.
Subscribe to The Athletic and receive 40% off by following this link:
theathletic.com/zonalmarking

 
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The Premier League’s overachievers

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