Talking Tactics

Daniel Tiluk is joined by Sam Tighe (of ESPN) to discuss Manchester United potential sacking of Michael Carrick and hiring Mauricio Pochettino. Manchester United 4-4 Aston Villa. At what point does history fade into the background when discussing contemporary issues? Sam watched Barcelona 3-0 Aston Villa in the Champions League, what does Camp Nou feel like under Hansi Flick? Brighton and its scouting network puts all clubs with more resources (read: Chelsea Football Club) to shame.

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Talking Tactics Links

https://talkingtactics-shop.fourthwall.com⁠ (Merch Store)

https://havehopefootballhut.com⁠

⁠https://x.com/Ankaman616⁠

https://danieltiluk.substack.com⁠
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Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Manchester United impending sack of Michael Carrick. Is Mauricio Pochettino the manager to make it work? Manchester City couldn't beat Nottingham Forest. Arsenal keep winning in their way. What does the poppy mean to you? Atletico Madrid 1-2 Barcelona. Valencia 0-3 Real Madrid. The trials and tribulations of "Chinicius."

Talking Tactics Links

Merch Store: https://talkingtactics-shop.fourthwall.com

Daniel: https://offtarget.substack.com

Have Hope: https://havehopefootballhut.com

Carl Anka: https://theathletic.com/author/carl-anka
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Daniel Tiluk is joined by Mutanda Kwesele (head coach of the U.S. U-15 and U-16 Boys' National Team Futures) to discuss his new coaching position, and the structures required to give every footballer in the American pipeline a chance to develop in their time. How differences in coaching lends itself to varying athletes and athletic profiles. Then the viral controversy surrounding the 3-year-old child in Florida whose family was involved with directors and police - creating an adverse climate for a talented young player. Lastly, some comments on the World Cup and Mutanda's relationship with Pep Guardiola-less Manchester City.

Follow Mutanda: https://www.instagram.com/therisingpoint1/

Learn more about his position: https://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2026/10/ynt/us-soccer-hires-head-coach-mutanda-kwesele-under-15-16-boys-national-team

Talking Tactics Links

Merch Store: https://talkingtactics-shop.fourthwall.com

Daniel: https://offtarget.substack.com

Have Hope: https://havehopefootballhut.com

Carl Anka: https://theathletic.com/author/carl-anka
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Daniel Tiluk is joined by Dan Soff (of Touchline Fracas) to discuss Chelsea 2-0 Manchester United. The early stages of Xabi Alonso. Cole Palmer's form. Morgan Rogers addition to the team. Estevao actually playing. Did Michael Carrick sabotage himself? Enzo Fernandez with Manchester City is a net positive for Chelsea. What is the meaning of "tax," as applied to Florian Wirtz and Kai Havertz. Then some quick comments on Harry Kane winning the Ballon d'Or, AFCON is back on a two-year schedule, and the 115 charges faced by Man City.

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Talking Tactics

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Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Harry Kane winning the 2026 Ballon d'Or. What the award means for football as the game develops. How many might Lamine Yamal win, and will Kylian Mbappé ever be so lucky? Has early Real Madrid altered the perception of Jose Mourinho from his Benfica stint. Can Yan Diomandé keep out Vinicius? Which one manager, goalie, defender, midfielder, and striker do you want to save the world if it were needed? Chelsea drama with Estevao and Xabi Alonso - Manchester United are in good time for once in that regard. Again, who calls the police on a child/child's family?

Merch store: ⁠https://talkingtactics-shop.fourthwall.com⁠

Have Hope - ⁠https://havehopefootballhut.com⁠

Carl Anka - ⁠https://x.com/Ankaman616⁠

Daniel Tiluk - ⁠https://danieltiluk.substack.com⁠
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