Talking Tactics

Daniel Tiluk and Carl Anka look ahead to the 2026/27 EPL season, discussing Arsenal's title defense, Manchester City without Pep Guardiola and possibly Rodri, Manchester United's squad building, Chelsea's veteran signings and what becomes of Enzo Fernandez, Liverpool's new look with Andoni Iraola, but no Mohamed Salah, and which other teams seem interesting before the season starts.

Didn't really get to Spain, Germany, France, Italy, and the UCL because of the clock, but we'll drill into those areas next week!

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Daniel Tiluk is joined by Paul Ansorge to discuss the 2026 World Cup, FIFA's attempt to ruin a great competition, UEFA boycotts, and labels of corruption. England's failure against Argentina. France's stumble against Spain. Would Paul ever want to do a weekly podcast about Manchester United again, and what is a "podcast" in today's understanding? Also, interwoven discussions on mental health and the corrosive, predatory nature of many, if not all, gambling institutions.

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Daniel Tiluk is joined by Muhammad Butt to discuss the England national team, the Spain national team, his correct World Cup prediction, the annoyance of Argentina 2-1 England, why Thomas Tuchel gave way to the bad tendencies of his team, the position of Jude Bellingham, role of Harry Kane, emergence of Djed Spence, short arms of Jordan Pickford, and the cultural reasons that spawn notions of a maladapted "English mentality."

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Daniel Tiluk is joined by Jonathan Johnson to discuss the France national team, the promise of their 2026 World Cup fading against Spain, the departure of Didier Deschamps, the arrival of Zinedine Zidane, which areas are places of concern (midfield and full-back), and what the French attack may look like with a more progressive manager in the fold. Why is Kylian Mbappé so brilliant with the national team/at World Cups? Also, the state of French football with regard to marketing television rights.

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Daniel Tiluk is joined by Dan Orlowitz to discuss the Japan national team, their 2026 World Cup performances, development of Japanese players, the sporting hierarchy in Japan, how the J.League is evolving, and what Samurai Blue could and should look like over the next few tournaments.

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