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Chelsea face Atletico Madrid in the 2020/21 UEFA Champions League knockout stages. Atleti are missing a couple of key players (e.g. Gimenez and Carrasco) but that was unlikely to change the pragmatic style Diego Simeone is known for. Simeone’s team knocked out one of the favourites last year, in Liverpool with devastating counter attacking play. Tuchel has only just taken the helm in the past couple of weeks and this game would be but one of a few in a season defining run of games. Ova D Ba tactically analyse this clash as well as discussing the plight of some EPL managers who have been struggling as of late.Enjoy! Link to match highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00Dhc2iu1lk Time stamps:· 00:00:09 – 00:00:00 – Intro· 00:00:00 – 00:19:25 – Thoughts on the Game· 00:01:31 – 00:02:20 – Atleti Disclaimer· 00:09:57 – 00:19:25 – Managers and the Media· 00:12:28 – 00:14:29 – The Best Defender in the World?· 00:19:29 – 00:30:40 – Atletico Madrid Tactics· 00:30:44 – 00:48:23 – Chelsea Tactics· 00:41:14 – 00:44:14 – Communicate· 00:48:27 – 00:55:47 – Goal (‘68)· 00:55:51 – 00:56:05 – Outro Socials: Follow us on Twitter for notifications and updates when a new podcast has gone live.Please subscribe to us on YouTube, give the video a thumbs up…& hit the bell icon to get notifications.Similarly, please give us a like & follow on FacebookIf you want to support us financially please have a look at our Patreon page for continued support and Paypal for one off donations.Finally, we are available on all podcast platforms (e.g. Spotify, iTunes, TuneIn, etc.). Please review us wherever you listen as it goes a long way Podcast Website: http://www.buzzsprout.com/791540Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2tfSSZ0YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9yPApx0K8N5w0JTogrQwCAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Over-the-Bar-Pod-107922444086809/?view_public_for=107922444086809Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/overthebarPayPal: www.paypal.me/overthebarTwitter: @OvertheBarPodSupport the show (http://patreon.com/overthebar)

All season Ova D Ba have joked about how James Rodrigues is more of a liability than asset. All season we’ve wondered how Carlo Ancelotti would find a way to find space for this prototypical luxury player. Ova D Ba analyse Carlo Ancelotti’s pragmatism versus Klopp’s Liverpool who were buoyed by their victory against Red Bull Leipzig in the UEFA Champions League. Given RB Leipzig don’t defend with the same tenacity as most English Premier League teams this was a completely different test. We also discuss why we do not think the Liverpool FBs can actually play WMs.Enjoy! Link to match highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpyMGrbTnow Time stamps:· 00:00:09 – 00:00:41 – Intro· 00:00:45 – 00:09:24 – Thoughts on the Game· 00:09:28 – 00:25:48 – Liverpool Tactics· 00:16:39 – 00:17:44 – Can Liverpool’s FBs play WM?· 00:25:52 – 00:36:05 – Everton Tactics· 00:36:09 – 00:42:32 – Goal (‘3)· 00:42:36 – 00:42:49 – Outro Socials: Follow us on Twitter for notifications and updates when a new podcast has gone live.Please subscribe to us on YouTube, give the video a thumbs up…& hit the bell icon to get notifications.Similarly, please give us a like & follow on FacebookIf you want to support us financially please have a look at our Patreon page for continued support and Paypal for one off donations.Finally, we are available on all podcast platforms (e.g. Spotify, iTunes, TuneIn, etc.). Please review us wherever you listen as it goes a long way Podcast Website: http://www.buzzsprout.com/791540Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2tfSSZ0YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9yPApx0K8N5w0JTogrQwCAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Over-the-Bar-Pod-107922444086809/?view_public_for=107922444086809Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/overthebarPayPal: www.paypal.me/overthebarTwitter: @OvertheBarPodSupport the show (http://patreon.com/overthebar)

Barcelona have got Ronald Koeman, a club legend, in to weather the Barca ship as they try and rebuild. Recently they’ve seen an improvement in their domestic league form. The UEFA Champions League knockout stages are a completely different kettle of fish, which Barcelona have simply not been able to manage in recent years. Ova D Ba tactically analyse this rematch of the 2017 knockout stages which saw 11 goals get scored over the two legs. We also discuss Barcelona’s wage structure. Also, Mauricio Pochettino has won a trophy so we have to respect him now, enough said.Enjoy! Link to match highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpyMGrbTnow Time stamps:· 00:00:09 – 00:00:29 – Intro· 00:00:33 – 00:14:57 – Thoughts on the Game· 00:01:24 – 00:14:57 – Those Barca Wages are Gross· 00:15:01 – 00:34:20 – Barcelona Tactics· 00:16:02 – 00:22:19 – Barca’s Non-Negotiable Press· 00:34:24 – 00:48:26 – Paris Saint Germain Tactics· 00:48:30 – 00:58:04 – Goal (‘32)· 00:58:08 – 00:58:21 – Outro Socials: Follow us on Twitter for notifications and updates when a new podcast has gone live.Please subscribe to us on YouTube, give the video a thumbs up…& hit the bell icon to get notifications.Similarly, please give us a like & follow on FacebookIf you want to support us financially please have a look at our Patreon page for continued support and Paypal for one off donations.Finally, we are available on all podcast platforms (e.g. Spotify, iTunes, TuneIn, etc.). Please review us wherever you listen as it goes a long way Podcast Website: http://www.buzzsprout.com/791540Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2tfSSZ0YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9yPApx0K8N5w0JTogrQwCAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Over-the-Bar-Pod-107922444086809/?view_public_for=107922444086809Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/overthebarPayPal: www.paypal.me/overthebarTwitter: @OvertheBarPodSupport the show (http://patreon.com/overthebar)

It isn’t long ago that the Spurs (and United) fans could dream that their team could take of the hectic season to dictate their new normal. How quickly things change in this truncated season. Kane has been rushed back to the squad to keep the squad’s chances of achieving a Champions League spot alive. The Ova D Ba hosts tactically analyse how Guardiola has adjusted his system to take advantage of the players at his disposal. We also talk briefly about THAT goal and other indefensible defensive errors we have seen recently.Enjoy! Link to match highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpyMGrbTnow Time stamps:00:00:09 – 00:00:43 – Intro00:00:47 – 00:21:46 – Thoughts on the Game00:07:23 – 00:11:37 – The Dunning-Kruger Podcast00:11:37 – 00:21:46 – THAT Goal00:21:50 – 00:37:16 – Manchester City Tactics00:37:20 – 00:53:59 – Tottenham Hotspur Tactics00:54:03 – 01:02:14 – Goal (‘50)01:02:19 – 01:02:40 – Outro Socials: Follow us on Twitter for notifications and updates when a new podcast has gone live.Please subscribe to us on YouTube, give the video a thumbs up…& hit the bell icon to get notifications.Similarly, please give us a like & follow on FacebookIf you want to support us financially please have a look at our Patreon page for continued support and Paypal for one off donations.Finally, we are available on all podcast platforms (e.g. Spotify, iTunes, TuneIn, etc.). Please review us wherever you listen as it goes a long way Podcast Website: http://www.buzzsprout.com/791540Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2tfSSZ0YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9yPApx0K8N5w0JTogrQwCAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Over-the-Bar-Pod-107922444086809/?view_public_for=107922444086809Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/overthebarPayPal: www.paypal.me/overthebarTwitter: @OvertheBarPodSupport the show (http://patreon.com/overthebar)

Ova D Ba tackle this wonderful game between the last two English Premier League champions. In recent weeks Liverpool have had Burnley and Brighton & Hove Albion ruin what was their truly staggering unbeaten home run. Manchester City conversely are in a very rich vain of form and seemingly have worked out all their defensive kinks. We discuss the tactics, varying formations, passing IQ and difficulties for centre midfielders filling in at centre back.Enjoy! Link to match highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcvvCinUtI4 Time stamps:00:00:09 – 00:00:49 – Intro00:00:53 – 00:00:00 – Thoughts on the Game00:02:45 – 00:06:42 – Chelsea‘s Forgotten Players00:12:19 – 00:16:39 – Let’s Appreciate Defenders00:16:39 – 00:20:37 – A Liverpool Fan’s Bias00:20:41 – 00:45:46 – Liverpool Tactics00:21:51 – 00:26:03 – Alisson Errors Breakdown00:45:50 – 01:00:44 – Manchester City Tactics01:00:48 – 01:10:06 – Goal (’73)01:10:10 – 01:10:23 – Outro Socials: Follow us on Twitter for notifications and updates when a new podcast has gone live.Please subscribe to us on YouTube, give the video a thumbs up…& hit the bell icon to get notifications.Similarly, please give us a like & follow on FacebookIf you want to support us financially please have a look at our Patreon page for continued support and Paypal for one off donations.Finally, we are available on all podcast platforms (e.g. Spotify, iTunes, TuneIn, etc.). Please review us wherever you listen as it goes a long way Podcast Website: http://www.buzzsprout.com/791540Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2tfSSZ0YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9yPApx0K8N5w0JTogrQwCAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Over-the-Bar-Pod-107922444086809/?view_public_for=107922444086809Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/overthebarPayPal: www.paypal.me/overthebarTwitter: @OvertheBarPodSupport the show (http://patreon.com/overthebar)

In the wake of another Chelsea manager’s sacking, the Ova D Ba co-hosts tactically analyse the Arsenal versus Manchester United match after given their unsolicited two pence on Lampard’s departure and how his successor may be able to get the most out of the Chelsea squad. We also consider Solskjaer’s recent use of Pogba as a wide midfielder and the advantages and disadvantages of putting a central midfielder in an unorthodox position.Enjoy! Link to match highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOX1p-g74p8Time stamps:00:00:09 – 00:00:33 – Intro00:00:37 – 00:17:09 – Thoughts on the Game00:00:43 – 00:17:09 – Tuchel’s Chelsea00:17:13 – 00:28:53 – Arsenal Tactics00:00:36 – 00:48:36 – Manchester United Tactics00:31:04 – 00:41:00 – What Would Pep Do (With This United Squad)00:48:40 – 00:48:53 – Outro Socials: Follow us on Twitter for notifications and updates when a new podcast has gone live.Please subscribe to us on YouTube, give the video a thumbs up…& hit the bell icon to get notifications.Similarly, please give us a like & follow on FacebookIf you want to support us financially please have a look at our Patreon page for continued support and Paypal for one off donations.Finally, we are available on all podcast platforms (e.g. Spotify, iTunes, TuneIn, etc.). Please review us wherever you listen as it goes a long way Podcast Website: http://www.buzzsprout.com/791540Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2tfSSZ0YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9yPApx0K8N5w0JTogrQwCAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Over-the-Bar-Pod-107922444086809/?view_public_for=107922444086809Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/overthebarPayPal: www.paypal.me/overthebarTwitter: @OvertheBarPodSupport the show (http://patreon.com/overthebar)

As the Premier League almost ceremoniously take the time to react to another Chelsea manager losing their job, Arsenal creep slowly up the table. Arsenal struggled to find the back of the net earlier in the season but Arteta has improved the team’s creativity by harnessing the fearlessness and hunger of the Arsenal youth in place of the seasoned and more expensive players in the Arsenal squad. Southampton have generally performed exceptionally since Hasenhuttl took over and sit high in the table. Both have been in good form recently, but this was a test for both given the mid-week fixture congestion. It was fascinating to see how each team adapted the team to deal with these demands and the questions posed by their opponents.Enjoy! Link to match highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ow9PhLa0NRE Time stamps:00:00:09 – 00:00:29 – Intro00:00:33 – 00:05:42 – Thoughts on the Game00:00:41 – 00:02:45 – Lampard Out00:05:46 – 00:21:39 – Southampton Tactics00:21:00 – 00:31:16 – Arsenal Tactics00:31:20 – 00:36:22 – Goal (‘8)00:36:26 – 00:36:50 – Outro Socials: Follow us on Twitter for notifications and updates when a new podcast has gone live.Please subscribe to us on YouTube, give the video a thumbs up…& hit the bell icon to get notifications.Similarly, please give us a like & follow on FacebookIf you want to support us financially please have a look at our Patreon page for continued support and Paypal for one off donations.Finally, we are available on all podcast platforms (e.g. Spotify, iTunes, TuneIn, etc.). Please review us wherever you listen as it goes a long way Podcast Website: http://www.buzzsprout.com/791540Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2tfSSZ0YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9yPApx0K8N5w0JTogrQwCAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Over-the-Bar-Pod-107922444086809/?view_public_for=107922444086809Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/overthebarPayPal: www.paypal.me/overthebarTwitter: @OvertheBarPodSupport the show (http://patreon.com/overthebar)

On this episode, the Ova D Ba co-hosts are joined by Phininder Balaghan to discuss the UEFA Champions League knockout draw and Manchester United’s absence. We then discuss the teams that have and haven’t surprised us thus far in the English Premier League. There’s also brief talk on how the CB role may develop and proper post-exit etiquette.Enjoy! Buzzsprout Time stamps:00:00:09 – 00:01:05 – Intro00:01:07 – 00:02:05 – Plan for the Show00:02:05 – 00:30:41 – UCL Knockout Predictions00:03:21 – 00:10:30 – Borussia Monchengladbach versus Manchester City00:05:52 – 00:10:30 – Sterling, Wijnaldum and Proper Post-Exit Etiquette00:10:30 – 00:12:07 – Lazio versus Bayern Munich00:12:07 – 00:14:25 – Atletico Madrid versus Chelsea00:14:25 – 00:19:26 – Red Bull Leipzig versus Liverpool00:16:31 – 00:19:13 – Liverpool Shooting Blanks00:19:26 – 00:19:35 – Porto versus Juventus00:19:35 – 00:23:05 – Barcelona versus Paris Saint Germain00:23:05 – 00:23:52 – Sevilla versus Borussia Dortmund00:23:52 – 00:30:38 – Atalanta versus Real Madrid00:25:41 – 00:30:38 – Dream Liverpool and Real Madrid Centre Back Pair00:30:43 – 01:12:13 – EPL Update00:30:55 – 00:33:22 – Super Frank to Win the Leag…00:33:23 – 00:44:17 – Centre Back Hybrids00:45:17 – 00:53:08 – Arteta Out?00:53:08 – 00:58:37 – Everton: A Liverpool Fan’s Perspective00:58:37 – 01:05:38 – Top 6 Form01:05:38 – 01:08:29 – Farewell Sheffield United01:08:29 – 01:10:50 – City’s Games in Hand01:10:50 – 01:12:01 – Leicester – The EPL Wildcard01:12:15 – 01:12:48 – Outro Socials: Follow us on Twitter for notifications and updates when a new podcast has gone live.Please subscribe to us on YouTube, give the video a thumbs up…& hit the bell icon to get notifications.Similarly, please give us a like & follow on FacebookIf you want to support us financially please have a look at our Patreon page for continued support and Paypal for one off donations.Finally, we are available on all podcast platforms (e.g. Spotify, iTunes, TuneIn, etc.). Please review us wherever you listen as it goes a long way Podcast Website: http://www.buzzsprout.com/791540Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2tfSSZ0YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9yPApx0K8N5w0JTogrQwCAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Over-the-Bar-Pod-107922444086809/?view_public_for=107922444086809Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/overthebarPayPal: www.paypal.me/overthebarTwitter: @OvertheBarPodSupport the show (http://patreon.com/overthebar)

Phininder Balaghan joins the Ova D Ba co-hosts to discuss the latest top 6 battle. Liverpool are unsurprisingly far from their dizzying heights last season but remain a force to reckon with at Anfield with an astonishing unbeaten run. Manchester United were one of a few teams to take any points from Liverpool last season and Ole was looking to do the same this season. With every team’s resources depleted by COVID-19, the top 6 have moved to pragmatism. Was this game yet another exhibition of that or were we just unlucky? Enjoy!Link to match highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UTrkZfHsFQ Time stamps:00:00:09 – 00:01:19 – Intro00:01:20 – 00:28:54 – Thoughts on the Game00:02:16 – 00:12:38 – Players That Don't Fit the Intended Style00:12:38 – 00:15:09 – Gomes/Matip Replacement00:28:56 – 00:42:39 – Liverpool Tactics00:32:11 – 00:35:03 – Red Tabletop?00:42:41 – 00:56:56 – Manchester United Tactics00:52:35 – 00:54:55 – Pragmatism During a Marathon00:56:58 – 00:57:26 – Outro Socials: Follow us on Twitter for notifications and updates when a new podcast has gone live.Please subscribe to us on YouTube, give the video a thumbs up…& hit the bell icon to get notifications.Similarly, please give us a like & follow on FacebookIf you want to support us financially please have a look at our Patreon page for continued support and Paypal for one off donations.Finally, we are available on all podcast platforms (e.g. Spotify, iTunes, TuneIn, etc.). Please review us wherever you listen as it goes a long way Podcast Website: http://www.buzzsprout.com/791540Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2tfSSZ0YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9yPApx0K8N5w0JTogrQwCAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Over-the-Bar-Pod-107922444086809/?view_public_for=107922444086809Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/overthebarPayPal: www.paypal.me/overthebarTwitter: @OvertheBarPodSupport the show (http://patreon.com/overthebar)

On this episode the Ova D Ba hosts evaluate the performance of the top 6 (Liverpool # Manchester City # Tottenham Hotspur # Chelsea # Manchester United and Arsenal despite their position in the league) as well as also Leeds United and Wolverhampton Wanderers. Typical detours abound as well as anime references.Enjoy! Buzzsprout Time stamps:00:00:09 – 00:00:47 – Intro00:00:49 – 00:02:57 – Plans for the Show00:02:57 – 00:25:24 – Chelsea00:25:24 – 00:38:31 – Manchester City00:26:28 – 00:31:09 – False 9s and Defenders’ Fixedness00:38:43 – 00:44:27 – Liverpool00:44:27 – 00:53:55 – Tottenham Hotspur00:53:57 – 01:01:30 – Arsenal01:01:30 – 01:12:21 – Manchester United01:12:27 – 01:20:15 – Leeds United01:20:15 – 01:22:39 – Wolverhampton Wanderers01:22:52 – 01:23:05 – Outro Socials: Follow us on Twitter for notifications and updates when a new podcast has gone live.Please subscribe to us on YouTube # give the video a thumbs up…& hit the bell icon to get notifications.Similarly # please give us a like & follow on FacebookIf you want to support us financially please have a look at our Patreon page for continued support and Paypal for one off donations.Finally # we are available on all podcast platforms (e.g. Spotify # iTunes # TuneIn # etc.). Please review us wherever you listen as it goes a long way Podcast Website: http://www.buzzsprout.com/791540Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2tfSSZ0YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9yPApx0K8N5w0JTogrQwCAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Over-the-Bar-Pod-107922444086809/?view_public_for=107922444086809Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/overthebarPayPal: www.paypal.me/overthebarTwitter: @OvertheBarPodSupport the show (http://patreon.com/overthebar)

The philosopher versus the pragmatist. The beloved artist versus the shunned serial winner. Whatever the ideas held about the managers of these two teams. They are sitting in similar places in the Premier League at the New Year and Ova D Ba tactically analyses this match where Mourinho attacked and Leeds struggled to. We also briefly discuss moral philosophy of tweet etiquette.Enjoy! Link to match highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrFzQ-VvvqY Time stamps:00:00:09 – 00:00:44 – Intro00:00:46 – 00:00:00 – Thoughts00:01:31 – 00:05:54 – The ‘Perfect’ Promoted Team00:05:54 – 00:14:08 – Rage Against the Machine00:14:10 – 00:28:05 – Tottenham Hotspur Tactics00:28:07 – 00:40:28 – Leeds United Tactics00:40:30 – 00:48:24 – Goal (‘43)00:48:26 – 00:48:41 – Outro Socials: Follow us on Twitter for notifications and updates when a new podcast has gone live.Please subscribe to us on YouTube, give the video a thumbs up…& hit the bell icon to get notifications.Similarly, please give us a like & follow on FacebookIf you want to support us financially please have a look at our Patreon page for continued support and Paypal for one off donations.Finally, we are available on all podcast platforms (e.g. Spotify, iTunes, TuneIn, etc.). Please review us wherever you listen as it goes a long way Podcast Website: http://www.buzzsprout.com/791540Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2tfSSZ0YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9yPApx0K8N5w0JTogrQwCAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Over-the-Bar-Pod-107922444086809/?view_public_for=107922444086809Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/overthebarPayPal: www.paypal.me/overthebarTwitter: @OvertheBarPodSupport the show (http://patreon.com/overthebar)

Two teams in a similar geographical positions but worlds apart in their English Premier League standings. Arteta’s side has struggled to score despite Aubameyang being in amazing form last season with; 2nd with 22 goals. Arteta had improved the atmosphere around the camp, especially winning silverware but certain sections of his fanbase were growing dissatisfied with his defence first approach and ‘by the numbers’ attacking system. This episode Ova D Ba tactically analyse this clash between these fierce London rivals as well as briefly consider the other aspects that a manager is actually assessed on.Enjoy! Link to match highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vYQBaQ9Zw0 Sources:Clear Review, ‘Measuring Performance Management Effectiveness: 5 Steps to an Effective System’ (unknown) https://www.clearreview.com/resources/guides/how-to-measure-performance-management/ Deborah Holstein, ‘4 Ways to Reduce Bias in Performance Reviews’ (2019) https://www.hrtechnologist.com/articles/performance-management-hcm/4-ways-to-reduce-bias-in-performance-reviews/ M Arraya, ‘Design and construct a performance measurement system in sports organisations’ (2016) Time stamps:00:00:09 – 00:00:40 – Intro00:00:42 – 00:22:38 – Thoughts on the Game00:02:18 – 00:11:50 – Make Chelsea’s Attack Great Again00:11:50 – 00:20:37 – Performance Measurement on the Manager Merry-go-round00:22:40 – 00:42:51 – Arsenal Tactics00:24:52 – 00:27:01 – Obligatory ‘Did He Dive?’ Debate00:42:53 – 00:57:51 – Chelsea Tactics00:54:55 – 00:57:47 – Getting More from Werner00:57:53 – 01:05:19 – Goal (‘44)01:05:19 – 01:05:32 – Outro Socials: Follow us on Twitter for notifications and updates when a new podcast has gone live.Please subscribe to us on YouTube, give the video a thumbs up…& hit the bell icon to get notifications.Similarly, please give us a like & follow on FacebookIf you want to support us financially please have a look at our Patreon page for continued support and Paypal for one off donations.Finally, we are available on all podcast platforms (e.g. Spotify, iTunes, TuneIn, etc.). Please review us wherever you listen as it goes a long way Podcast Website: http://www.buzzsprout.com/791540Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2tfSSZ0YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9yPApx0K8N5w0JTogrQwCAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Over-the-Bar-Pod-107922444086809/?view_public_for=107922444086809Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/overthebarPayPal: www.paypal.me/overthebarTwitter: @OvertheBarPodSupport the show (http://patreon.com/overthebar)

Manchester United versus Leeds United. The United derby. The Roses rivalry.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer faced off against Bielsa who has thrown the rule book out the window for newly promoted team, winning hearts in the process. His team value process over results and play with unbelievable heart and this game was yet another exhibition of that as they fought to get three points despite the widening goal margin throughout. It was fascinating to consider tactically. We also considered Leeds United’s turnovers, set pieces and whether they are too east to press.Enjoy!Link to match highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qzqgfhp4dQ Time stamps:00:00:09 – 00:01:09 – Intro00:01:11 – 00:10:46 – Thoughts on the Game00:02:06 – 00:03:56 – Goalkeeper’s Union00:03:56 – 00:10:46 – Tactical IQ, Turnovers and Transitions00:10:48 – 00:25:20 – Manchester United Tactics00:25:22 – 00:48:38 – Leeds United Tactics00:26:25 – 00:28:57 – Leeds United Set Pieces00:30:20 – 00:33:02 – Are Leeds Too Easy to Press?00:48:40 – 00:58:52 – Goal (‘4)00:58:54 – 00:59:07 – Outro Socials: Follow us on Twitter for notifications and updates when a new podcast has gone live.Please subscribe to us on YouTube, give the video a thumbs up…& hit the bell icon to get notifications.Similarly, please give us a like & follow on FacebookIf you want to support us financially please have a look at our Patreon page for continued support and Paypal for one off donations.Finally, we are available on all podcast platforms (e.g. Spotify, iTunes, TuneIn, etc.). Please review us wherever you listen as it goes a long way Podcast Website: http://www.buzzsprout.com/791540Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2tfSSZ0YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9yPApx0K8N5w0JTogrQwCAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Over-the-Bar-Pod-107922444086809/?view_public_for=107922444086809Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/overthebarPayPal: www.paypal.me/overthebarTwitter: @OvertheBarPodSupport the show (http://patreon.com/overthebar)

On this episode the Ova D Ba co-hosts tactically analyse perhaps one of the most important games of the season as the champions come up against the title challengers. Klopp versus Mourinho. Liverpool versus Tottenham Hotspur. This game did not disappoint as while the team’s played as expected there was something for everyone, fluid attacking movement and doggedness in equal measure. We also talk a bit about the UEFA Champions League knock out draw and Mourinho’s deflection tactics.Enjoy!Link to match highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X39ZUasiq7s Time stamps:00:00:09 – 00:00:33 – Intro00:00:35 – 00:20:46 – Thoughts on the Game00:01:54 – 00:13:26 – UCL Draw00:20:48 – 00:33:29 – Liverpool Tactics00:33:31 – 00:51:39 – Tottenham Hotspur Tactics00:51:41 – 00:57:15 – Goal (‘89)00:57:17 – 00:57:30 – OutroSocials: Follow us on Twitter for notifications and updates when a new podcast has gone live.Please subscribe to us on YouTube, give the video a thumbs up…& hit the bell icon to get notifications.Similarly, please give us a like & follow on FacebookIf you want to support us financially please have a look at our Patreon page for continued support and Paypal for one off donations.Finally, we are available on all podcast platforms (e.g. Spotify, iTunes, TuneIn, etc.). Please review us wherever you listen as it goes a long way Podcast Website: http://www.buzzsprout.com/791540Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2tfSSZ0YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9yPApx0K8N5w0JTogrQwCAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Over-the-Bar-Pod-107922444086809/?view_public_for=107922444086809Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/overthebarPayPal: www.paypal.me/overthebarTwitter: @OvertheBarPodSupport the show (http://patreon.com/overthebar)

Link to match highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-VNseu093w On the past 3 occasions Manchester United have upset expectations by winning against one of the best teams to grace the English Premier League. This derby likely lacked atmosphere due to the fans’ absence but maybe also due to both side being unwilling to risk losing all the points available whilst languishing in ‘upper-mid table’. Solskjaer and Guardiola both are having their reputations questioned, one due to his team crashing out of the Champion’s League and the other because his team are not meeting the high standards he has set for himself and his teams. We tactically analyse this tense affair.Enjoy! Sources:Alex Keble, ‘Are Man Utd winning games because of Solskjaer or in spite of him?’ (goal.com, 7th December 2020) https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/are-man-utd-winning-games-because-of-solskjaer-or-in-spite/14npix77vtjpb10storodgpmkpCharlotte Duncker, ‘Are man Utd making any progress under Solskjaer? Under-fire boss needs more than a derby win to silence critics’ (11th December 2020) https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/are-man-utd-making-any-progress-under-solskjaer-under-fire/ybq8vvpo6xhx15hhwmc37bzuj Time stamps:00:00:09 – 00:01:26 – Intro00:01:28 – 00:26:14 – Thoughts on the Game00:03:32 – 00:12:20 – Manchester City Blues Without Silva00:12:20 – 00:26:14 – In Spite of Ole?00:26:16 – 00:37:40 – Manchester United Tactics00:37:42 – 00:55:09 – Manchester City Tactics00:55:11 – 00:55:25 – OutroSocials: Follow us on Twitter for notifications and updates when a new podcast has gone live.Please subscribe to us on YouTube # give the video a thumbs up…& hit the bell icon to get notifications.Similarly # please give us a like & follow on FacebookIf you want to support us financially please have a look at our Patreon page for continued support and Paypal for one off donations.Finally # we are available on all podcast platforms (e.g. Spotify # iTunes # TuneIn # etc.). Please review us wherever you listen as it goes a long way Podcast Website: http://www.buzzsprout.com/791540Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2tfSSZ0YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9yPApx0K8N5w0JTogrQwCAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Over-the-Bar-Pod-107922444086809/?view_public_for=107922444086809Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/overthebarPayPal: www.paypal.me/overthebarTwitter: @OvertheBarPodSupport the show (http://patreon.com/overthebar)

Link to match highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jaUl7yaGw50 On this episode the co-hosts attempt to resuscitate the life that should have been in this game as Real Madrid and Borussia Monchengladbach fought over the two knockout stage positions up for grabs in Group B of the UEFA Champions League. Unfortunately for us Borussia Monchengladbach sent a shadow team, or at least they played like one. Regardless we focus on the tactics and have a blast. Enjoy! Sources:Zonal Marking, ‘Why have Arsenal become obsessed with crossing the ball?’ (9th December 2020) Time stamps:00:00:09 – 00:01:09 – Intro00:01:20 – 00:08:32 – Manchester United Blues00:08:34 – 00:25:51 – Real Madrid Tactics00:20:17 – 00:24:06 – Just Not Good Enough00:25:53 – 00:41:47 – Tactics00:36:59 – 00:38:25 – Arteta’s ‘Pure Maths’00:41:49 – 00:46:04 – Goals00:46:06 – 00:46:19 – Outro Socials: Follow us on Twitter for notifications and updates when a new podcast has gone live.Please subscribe to us on YouTube, give the video a thumbs up…& hit the bell icon to get notifications.Similarly, please give us a like & follow on FacebookIf you want to support us financially please have a look at our Patreon page for continued support and Paypal for one off donations.Finally, we are available on all podcast platforms (e.g. Spotify, iTunes, TuneIn, etc.). Please review us wherever you listen as it goes a long way Podcast Website: http://www.buzzsprout.com/791540Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2tfSSZ0YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9yPApx0K8N5w0JTogrQwCAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Over-the-Bar-Pod-107922444086809/?view_public_for=107922444086809Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/overthebarPayPal: www.paypal.me/overthebarTwitter: @OvertheBarPodSupport the show (http://patreon.com/overthebar)

Link to match highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_anraVPaPE&feature=onebox On this episode the Over the Bar hosts tactically analyse the fierce battle between the newbie, Lampard and veteran manager, Bielsa. Lampard hugely benefited from his social capital and competent stint at Derby to snatch the big job and is currently in a strong position to fight for Premiership. As we’ve eluded to, this episode we consider briefly whether managers or money make the difference. Enjoy! Time stamps:00:00:09 – 00:00:33 – Intro00:00:33 – 00:06:26 – Thoughts on the Game00:02:23 – 00:06:26 – Money Over Hardwork00:06:28 – 00:35:52 – Chelsea Tactics00:10:16 – 00:14:36 – Fans are Back and Having Their Say00:26:46 – 00:30:36 – An Ode to Giroud00:32:23 – 00:34:33 – Giroud versusTammy00:35:58 – 00:55:28 – Leeds United Tactics00:55:30 – 01:03:26 – Goal (‘4)01:03:28 – 01:03:41 – Outro Socials: Follow us on Twitter for notifications and updates when a new podcast has gone live.Please subscribe to us on YouTube, give the video a thumbs up…& hit the bell icon to get notifications.Similarly, please give us a like & follow on FacebookIf you want to support us financially please have a look at our Patreon page for continued support and Paypal for one off donations.Finally, we are available on all podcast platforms (e.g. Spotify, iTunes, TuneIn, etc.). Please review us wherever you listen as it goes a long way Podcast Website: http://www.buzzsprout.com/791540Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2tfSSZ0YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9yPApx0K8N5w0JTogrQwCAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Over-the-Bar-Pod-107922444086809/?view_public_for=107922444086809Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/overthebarPayPal: www.paypal.me/overthebarTwitter: @OvertheBarPodSupport the show (http://patreon.com/overthebar)

Link to match highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUvnR50s2uo Group F top spot is being fought for by Borussia Dortmund and Lazio. Lazio have drawn against the potentially weaker sides in the group but beat Borussia Dortmund at their home ground in Italy. This game gave Lazio a chance to stay in the driver seat with regards progressing to the lucrative knockout stage of the UEFA Champions League. This was intensely fought battle between two slick sides and we enjoyed tactically analysing Favre and Inzaghi’s sides respectively.Enjoy! Time stamps:00:00:09 – 00:01:02 – Intro00:01:04 – 00:15:41 – Thoughts on the Game00:01:37 – 00:11:24 – Referee!00:11:33 – 00:13:25 – Defending the Box 10100:13:25 – 00:15:41 – Brexit and U18 Recruitment00:15:43 – 00:31:48 – Borussia Dortmund Tactics00:16:26 – 00:17:40 – The Other Hazard00:31:50 – 00:44:42 – Lazio Tactics00:44:44 – 00:52:52 – Goal (‘44)00:52:54 – 00:53:11 – Outro Socials: Follow us on Twitter for notifications and updates when a new podcast has gone live.Please subscribe to us on YouTube, give the video a thumbs up…& hit the bell icon to get notifications.Similarly, please give us a like & follow on FacebookIf you want to support us financially please have a look at our Patreon page for continued support and Paypal for one off donations.Finally, we are available on all podcast platforms (e.g. Spotify, iTunes, TuneIn, etc.). Please review us wherever you listen as it goes a long way Podcast Website: http://www.buzzsprout.com/791540Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2tfSSZ0YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9yPApx0K8N5w0JTogrQwCAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Over-the-Bar-Pod-107922444086809/?view_public_for=107922444086809Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/overthebarPayPal: www.paypal.me/overthebarTwitter: @OvertheBarPodSupport the show (http://patreon.com/overthebar)

Link to match highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeG1dmEZ8hc Chelsea versus Tottenham Hotspur; typically an exciting game both on and off the pitch. Recently with Mourinho having heated exchanges for his mentee after Tottenham were bested last season. This time the two managers have potentially more to gain given the lofty positions near or at the apex of the English Premier League and as such both had a lot to play for. Given we’re 10 games in we discuss how Chelsea has settled into the season thus far, especially some of their key signings. We also tactically analyse the two sides in this tense battle in the capital.Enjoy! Time stamps:00:00:09 – 00:00:52 – Intro00:00:52 – 00:27:30 – Thoughts on the Game00:03:44 – 00:09:32 – Mendy and the Defence00:09:39 – 00:19:31 – Ziyech00:14:49 – 00:19:31 – Havertz00:19:31 – 00:27:32 – Outcome Based Tactics00:27:32 – 00:39:30 – Chelsea Tactics00:39:32 – 00:48:30 – Tottenham Hotspur Tactics00:48:32 – 00:48:46 – Outro Socials: Follow us on Twitter for notifications and updates when a new podcast has gone live.Please subscribe to us on YouTube, give the video a thumbs up…& hit the bell icon to get notifications.Similarly, please give us a like & follow on FacebookIf you want to support us financially please have a look at our Patreon page for continued support and Paypal for one off donations.Finally, we are available on all podcast platforms (e.g. Spotify, iTunes, TuneIn, etc.). Please review us wherever you listen as it goes a long way Podcast Website: http://www.buzzsprout.com/791540Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2tfSSZ0YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9yPApx0K8N5w0JTogrQwCAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Over-the-Bar-Pod-107922444086809/?view_public_for=107922444086809Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/overthebarPayPal: www.paypal.me/overthebarTwitter: @OvertheBarPodSupport the show (http://patreon.com/overthebar)

Link to match highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9AnDP3EJkw A fortnight ago Liverpool embarrassed Gasperini’s men, 5 – 0 in their own backyard. This game, Liverpool were greatly diminished by injuries and had an eye on their Saturday game but Atalanta just did not care and came for Liverpool with a vengeance. Atalanta have been especially prolific in Serie A and the UEFA Champions League and without doubt this game was an exhibition of how they achieve that attacking flair. We tactically analyse Gasperini’s men and also comment on TiFo podcast’s comments on balancing recruitment against the tactical philosophy and zeitgeist. Enjoy! Time stamps:00:00:09 – 00:00:58 – Intro00:01:01 – 00:22:43 – Thoughts on the Game00:01:46 – 00:05:05 – Liverpool’s B Side00:05:25 – 00:22:43 – Recruitment or Tactics?00:08:31 – 00:12:10 – Damned if You Press, Damned if You Don’t00:22:45 – 00:37:54 – Liverpool Tactics00:37:56 – 00:49:50 – Atalanta Tactics00:49:52 – 00:57:52 – Goal (‘64)00:57:54 – 00:58:17 – Outro Socials: Follow us on Twitter for notifications and updates when a new podcast has gone live.Please subscribe to us on YouTube, give the video a thumbs up…& hit the bell icon to get notifications.Similarly, please give us a like & follow on FacebookIf you want to support us financially please have a look at our Patreon page for continued support and Paypal for one off donations.Finally, we are available on all podcast platforms (e.g. Spotify, iTunes, TuneIn, etc.). Please review us wherever you listen as it goes a long way Podcast Website: http://www.buzzsprout.com/791540Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2tfSSZ0YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9yPApx0K8N5w0JTogrQwCAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Over-the-Bar-Pod-107922444086809/?view_public_for=107922444086809Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/overthebarPayPal: www.paypal.me/overthebarTwitter: @OvertheBarPodSupport the show (http://patreon.com/overthebar)

Link to match highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=no6WCLOHEFc On this episode we discuss the tactical battle between Mourinho and Guardiola. Manchester City have struggled for goals this season and this game was par for course. Mourinho and his backroom staff had a real treat for Pep’s men after the international break with Son, Bergwijn and Lo Celso spearheading Tottenham’s incisive counter attacks at the heart of Manchester City’s defence. We also discuss Pep’s comments on his centre back’s proactive defending and how to assess Kevin De Bruyne who is expected to carry Manchester City almost single-handedly in attack currently against the top teams. Enjoy! Time stamps:00:00:09 – 00:00:43 – Intro00:00:45 – 00:05:31 – Thoughts on the Game00:01:02 – 00:04:45 – Challengers Emerge: Chelsea and Tottenham00:05:33 – 00:18:13 – Tottenham Hotspur Tactics00:14:34 – 00:18:05 – Reactive versus Proactive Defending Part 100:18:15 – 00:39:25 – Manchester City Tactics00:18:23 – 00:21:37 – Where Have All the Goals Gone?00:21:42 – 00:27:16 – Reactive versus Proactive Defending Part 200:34:09 – 00:37:33 – De Bruyne00:39:27 – 00:39:40 – Outro Socials: Follow us on Twitter for notifications and updates when a new podcast has gone live.Please subscribe to us on YouTube, give the video a thumbs up…& hit the bell icon to get notifications.Similarly, please give us a like & follow on FacebookIf you want to support us financially please have a look at our Patreon page for continued support and Paypal for one off donations.Finally, we are available on all podcast platforms (e.g. Spotify, iTunes, TuneIn, etc.). Please review us wherever you listen as it goes a long way Podcast Website: http://www.buzzsprout.com/791540Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2tfSSZ0YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9yPApx0K8N5w0JTogrQwCAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Over-the-Bar-Pod-107922444086809/?view_public_for=107922444086809Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/overthebarPayPal: www.paypal.me/overthebarTwitter: @OvertheBarPodSupport the show (http://patreon.com/overthebar)

On this episode Ova D Ba hosts and a guest, friend of the show, Phininder Balaghan recap the season thus far. We discuss over- and underachievers, managers who have surprised us and teams that we’re worried for. Lastly, we also hash it out on whether promoted teams have spent enough or not. Enjoy!Time stamps:00:00:09 – 00:00:49 – Intro00:01:22 – 00:02:32 – International Break00:02:37 – 00:10:19 – They Saw a Game: MNC vs LIV00:10:19 – 00:59:45 – Over- and Underachievers00:59:45 – 01:08:41 – Under- and Overachieving Managers01:18:41 – 01:25:23 – You Just Didn’t Spend Enough01:25:23 – 01:28:14 – Most Erroneous Predictions01:28:16 – 01:28:30 – Outro Socials: Follow us on Twitter for notifications and updates when a new podcast has gone live.Please subscribe to us on YouTube, give the video a thumbs up…& hit the bell icon to get notifications.Similarly, please give us a like & follow on FacebookIf you want to support us financially please have a look at our Patreon page for continued support and Paypal for one off donations.Finally, we are available on all podcast platforms (e.g. Spotify, iTunes, TuneIn, etc.). Please review us wherever you listen as it goes a long way Podcast Website: http://www.buzzsprout.com/791540Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2tfSSZ0YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9yPApx0K8N5w0JTogrQwCAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Over-the-Bar-Pod-107922444086809/?view_public_for=107922444086809Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/overthebarPayPal: www.paypal.me/overthebarTwitter: @OvertheBarPodSupport the show (http://patreon.com/overthebar)

Link to match highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2X2UX2i163U A Modern Classic. Manchester City versus Liverpool. Guardiola versus Klopp. Clockwork Precision vs Controlled Chaos. Unfortunately this fixture was about as damp as the weather. Still many talking points on and off the pitch, as such the Ova D Ba co-hosts tactically analyse the match as well as the dynamics of employee/employer negotiations in football. Enjoy! Sources:Available in the YouTube video description Buzzsprout Time stamps:00:00:09 – 00:00:26 – Intro00:00:28 – 00:28:44 – Thoughts on the Game00:00:38 – 00:01:29 – FIFA Update00:01:34 – 00:19:18 – Alaba and Collective Bargaining00:19:33 – 00:24:49 – The Laws are in a State00:28:46 – 00:37:00 – Manchester City Tactics00:37:02 – 00:54:02 – Liverpool Tactics00:38:23 – 00:46:09 – Firmino and Goal Analysis (‘31)00:41:43 – 00:46:09 – Goal Analysis (’31)00:54:04 – 00:54:26 – Outro Socials: Follow us on Twitter for notifications and updates when a new podcast has gone live.Please subscribe to us on YouTube, give the video a thumbs up…& hit the bell icon to get notifications.Similarly, please give us a like & follow on FacebookIf you want to support us financially please have a look at our Patreon page for continued support and Paypal for one off donations.Finally, we are available on all podcast platforms (e.g. Spotify, iTunes, TuneIn, etc.). Please review us wherever you listen as it goes a long way Podcast Website: http://www.buzzsprout.com/791540Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2tfSSZ0YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9yPApx0K8N5w0JTogrQwCAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Over-the-Bar-Pod-107922444086809/?view_public_for=107922444086809Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/overthebarPayPal: www.paypal.me/overthebarTwitter: @OvertheBarPodSupport the show (http://patreon.com/overthebar)

Link to match highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vOEnWxGdwA There was all to play for in this tie as Group B was still wholly undecided, with all clubs still able to progress. Both Real Madrid and Inter Milan have not secured points expected pushovers Shaktar and Munchengladbach and given the fact they will be playing each other back to back and the three points, this was a must win game. Both teams being fans of counter-pressing this game was end-to-end, hectic and full of goals. Ova D Ba tactically analyse this absolutely heart-stopper. Enjoy! Time stamps:00:00:09 – 00:01:29 – Intro00:01:02 – 00:01:29 – Call to Action00:01:31 – 00:13:29 – Thoughts on the Game00:01:38 – 00:03:53 – Chasing Losses00:03:55 – 00:13:29 – Cute or Clever?00:13:31 – 00:30:53 – Real Madrid Tactics00:27:19 – 00:29:14 – Is Hazard’s Spontaneity Conducive to Team Play?00:30:55 – 00:49:01 – Inter Milan Tactics00:36:06 – 00:38:23 – Don’t Pass to Me00:49:03 – 00:57:16 – Goal (’35 and ‘80)00:49:03 – 00:51:59 – Goal (’35)00:51:59 – 00:57:16 – Goal (’80)00:57:18 – 00:57:37 – Outro Socials: Follow us on Twitter for notifications and updates when a new podcast has gone live.Please subscribe to us on YouTube, give the video a thumbs up…& hit the bell icon to get notifications.Similarly, please give us a like & follow on FacebookIf you want to support us financially please have a look at our Patreon page for continued support and Paypal for one off donations.Finally, we are available on all podcast platforms (e.g. Spotify, iTunes, TuneIn, etc.). Please review us wherever you listen as it goes a long way Podcast Website: http://www.buzzsprout.com/791540Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2tfSSZ0YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9yPApx0K8N5w0JTogrQwCAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Over-the-Bar-Pod-107922444086809/?view_public_for=107922444086809Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/overthebarPayPal: www.paypal.me/overthebarTwitter: @OvertheBarPodSupport the show (http://patreon.com/overthebar)

Link to match highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRa8yyQ4iBo Two titans of football face off, for the bragging rights. AFTV rejoice! As finally Arsenal beat a ‘Top 6’ side. Let the memes roll in about how Arsenal bodied United. Ova D Ba take a slightly different tack and tactically analyse the match, consider what Ole could have done and also the effect of globalisation on our beloved sport. Enjoy! Sources:iQualify UK, ‘How Does Globalisation Influence Organisational Decision Making and Strategy?’ (unknown) https://www.iqualifyuk.com/library/business-management-section/how-does-globalisation-influence-organisational-decision-making-and-strategy/Raphael Honigstein, ‘Football tactics explained – by one of the best young minds in the game’ (The Athletic, 16th March 2020) https://theathletic.co.uk/1669125/2020/03/16/rene-maric-borussia-monchengladbach/Adam Bate, ‘The Game is the Same’ (Foreign Policy, 24th June 2014) https://foreignpolicy.com/2014/06/24/the-game-is-the-same/Michael Cox, ‘Cox: ‘Generic’ Juventus and Barcelona highlight folly of European Super League’ (The Athletic, 28th October 2020) https://theathletic.co.uk/2167440/2020/10/28/juventus-barcelona-champions-league/Michael Cox, ‘Michael Cox analysis of Atalanta against Ajax’ (The Athletic, 28th October 2020) https://theathletic.co.uk/2165721/2020/10/28/atalanta-ajax-analysis-champions-league-michael-cox/ Time stamps:00:00:09 – 00:01:39 – Intro00:01:16 – 00:01:39 – Call to Action00:01:41 – 00:21:01 – Thoughts on the Game00:08:34 – 00:21:01 – Globalisation, Stagnation and Innovation00:21:03 – 00:31:46 – Manchester United Tactics 00:31:48 – 00:49:33 – Arsenal Tactics00:36:16 – 00:41:38 – Armchair Tactics00:49:35 – 00:53:38 – Goal (‘69)00:53:40 – 00:53:57 – Outro Socials: Follow us on Twitter for notifications and updates when a new podcast has gone live.Please subscribe to us on YouTube, give the video a thumbs up…& hit the bell icon to get notifications.Similarly, please give us a like & follow on FacebookIf you want to support us financially please have a look at our Patreon page for continued support and Paypal for one off donations.Finally, we are available on all podcast platforms (e.g. Spotify, iTunes, TuneIn, etc.). Please review us wherever you listen as it goes a long way Podcast Website: http://www.buzzsprout.com/791540Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2tfSSZ0YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9yPApx0K8N5w0JTogrQwCAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Over-the-Bar-Pod-107922444086809/?view_public_for=107922444086809Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/overthebarPayPal: www.paypal.me/overthebarTwitter: @OvertheBarPodSupport the show (http://patreon.com/overthebar)

Link to match highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vD7oU3joncc Titans of the Champions League. These two teams have absolutely dominated their respective domestic leagues but struggled consistently in the Champions League despite not having the excuses of fixture congestion or intense competition that English clubs ardently rely on. CR7 was unfortunately unavailable for selection as he was under quarantine. However, Ova D Ba got the opportunity to tactically analyse Pirlo and Koeman, legends as players for their respective clubs as well as Lionel Messi. Enjoy! Time stamps:00:00:09 – 00:01:05 – Intro00:01:08 – 00:13:16 – Thoughts on the Game00:01:37 – 00:02:38 – FIFA Training Regime00:03:08 – 00:13:16 – Pirlo’s Thesis00:13:18 – 00:29:12 – Juventus Tactics00:14:19 – 00:17:42 – Liverpool Fullback’s Assists Masterclass00:22:03 – 00:24:33 – Man-marking as a Centre-Back00:29:14 – 00:47:25 – Barcelona Tactics00:38:32 – 00:39:56 – Dembele’s Predictability00:39:59 – 00:42:13 – Outcome-Based Commentary00:47:27 – 00:47:39 – Outro Socials: Follow us on Twitter for notifications and updates when a new podcast has gone live.Please subscribe to us on YouTube, give the video a thumbs up…& hit the bell icon to get notifications.Similarly, please give us a like & follow on FacebookIf you want to support us financially please have a look at our Patreon page for continued support and Paypal for one off donations.Finally, we are available on all podcast platforms (e.g. Spotify, iTunes, TuneIn, etc.). Please review us wherever you listen as it goes a long way Podcast Website: http://www.buzzsprout.com/791540Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2tfSSZ0YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9yPApx0K8N5w0JTogrQwCAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Over-the-Bar-Pod-107922444086809/?view_public_for=107922444086809Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/overthebarPayPal: www.paypal.me/overthebarTwitter: @OvertheBarPodSupport the show (http://patreon.com/overthebar)

Link to match highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FaHhkSW27B0 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Frank Lampard, novice managers in charge of top tier clubs have struggled during these first few matchdays to keep their teams from conceding and as such have thrown away many points despite how high Liverpool and Manchester City have raised the standards. Before tactically analysing the game, the Ova D Ba hosts go on a slight detour to talk about psychology, Rashford MBE and an online study on abuse that footballers receive.Enjoy! PS We do stray very far from our typical topics but felt they were important to mention. Sources:Daniel Kahnemann, ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ (2011)Buzzsprout Time stamps:00:00:09 – 00:01:58 – Intro00:02:01 – 00:00:01 – Thoughts on the Game00:02:21 – 00:06:08 – Ova D Ba00:06:08 – 00:08:52 – Free School Lunches00:08:56 – 00:29:27 – Signify Group’s Online Abuse Study00:29:29 – 00:40:10 – Manchester United Tactics00:29:32 – 00:32:20 – Azpi Foul and VAR00:40:12 – 00:56:41 – Chelsea Tactics00:40:56 – 00:45:01 – Bad Tactics00:56:44 – 00:57:02 – OutroSocials: Follow us on Twitter for notifications and updates when a new podcast has gone live.Please subscribe to us on YouTube, give the video a thumbs up…& hit the bell icon to get notifications.Similarly, please give us a like & follow on FacebookIf you want to support us financially please have a look at our Patreon page for continued support and Paypal for one off donations.Finally, we are available on all podcast platforms (e.g. Spotify, iTunes, TuneIn, etc.). Please review us wherever you listen as it goes a long way Podcast Website: http://www.buzzsprout.com/791540Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2tfSSZ0YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9yPApx0K8N5w0JTogrQwCAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Over-the-Bar-Pod-107922444086809/?view_public_for=107922444086809Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/overthebarPayPal: www.paypal.me/overthebarTwitter: @OvertheBarPodSupport the show (http://patreon.com/overthebar)

Link to match highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7m-c6VUUpBk Matchday one of the 2020/21 UEFA Champions League for Group A’s Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid. Atletico Madrid in the past few years have played a very dogged style and have won some games that on the balance of possession they had no chance (Liverpool). They were looking to replicate that performance in Bavaria. Over the Bar analyse what went wrong in this game, the gamble in playing Suarez in a counter attacking side and pose potential solutions.Enjoy!Time stamps:00:00:09 – 00:01:12 – Intro00:01:13 – 00:07:37 – Thoughts on the Game00:01:31 – 00:06:37 – Suarez00:07:39 – 00:18:23 – Bayern Munich Tactics00:16:38 – 00:18:18 – Joao Felix in the Defensive Phase00:19:10 – 00:28:23 – Atletico Madrid Tactics00:24:32 – 00:27:37 – Crosses: Dos and Don’ts00:28:25 – 00:35:07 – Goal (‘41)00:35:09 – 00:35:49 – OutroSocials: Follow us on Twitter for notifications and updates when a new podcast has gone live.Please subscribe to us on YouTube, give the video a thumbs up…& hit the bell icon to get notifications.Similarly, please give us a like & follow on FacebookIf you want to support us financially please have a look at our Patreon page for continued support and Paypal for one off donations.Finally, we are available on all podcast platforms (e.g. Spotify, iTunes, TuneIn, etc.). Please review us wherever you listen as it goes a long way Podcast Website: http://www.buzzsprout.com/791540Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2tfSSZ0YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9yPApx0K8N5w0JTogrQwCAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Over-the-Bar-Pod-107922444086809/?view_public_for=107922444086809Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/overthebarPayPal: www.paypal.me/overthebarTwitter: @OvertheBarPodSupport the show (http://patreon.com/overthebar)

Link to match highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVsMN5WUL6g Reminiscent of when Ole Gunnar Solskjaer came into the job in the 2018/19 season, Manchester United have been struggling of late and face an opponent who has their way year in year out with their domestic league, Paris Saint Germain. Back in the 2018/19 season Solskjaer won a lot of plaudits for the way his players displayed a desire and hunger to win against the odds in Paris. Over the Bar tactically analyses this similarly exciting match, as well as touching on the newly proposed European Premier League planned for 2022/23 and Petr Cech returning to Chelsea. Enjoy! Time stamps:00:00:09 – 00:01:41 – Intro00:01:17 – 00:01:41 – Call to Action00:01:44 – 00:09:04 – Thoughts on the Game00:02:36 – 00:05:45 – Petr Cech is a Chelsea Player (Again)00:05:45 – 00:09:04 – The Bigger Picture00:09:06 – 00:26:55 – PSG Tactics00:26:57 – 00:40:49 – Manchester United Tactics00:28:51 – 00:30:43 – Losing our Principles00:40:51 – 00:47:04 – Goal (‘87)00:47:06 – 00:47:32 – Outro Socials: Follow us on Twitter for notifications and updates when a new podcast has gone live.Please subscribe to us on YouTube, give the video a thumbs up…& hit the bell icon to get notifications.Similarly, please give us a like & follow on FacebookIf you want to support us financially please have a look at our Patreon page for continued support and Paypal for one off donations.Finally, we are available on all podcast platforms (e.g. Spotify, iTunes, TuneIn, etc.). Please review us wherever you listen as it goes a long way Podcast Website: http://www.buzzsprout.com/791540Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2tfSSZ0YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9yPApx0K8N5w0JTogrQwCAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Over-the-Bar-Pod-107922444086809/?view_public_for=107922444086809Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/overthebarPayPal: www.paypal.me/overthebarTwitter: @OvertheBarPodSupport the show (http://patreon.com/overthebar)

Link to match highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7R5mpiQsjE On this episode of the podcast, the hosts tactically analyse the clash between Leeds United and Wolverhampton Wanderers. Given the average number of goals scored this season, Leeds United’s style and the first draw only coming in matchday 5, we thought hopefully that there may be fireworks but Wolves’ defence, attack and luck stole the show. We discuss van Dijk’s injury, how Liverpool could manage their squad to deal with the loss of such a great player and also a teardown of the Wolves squad. Enjoy! PS Sorry about the beeping at points, our camera was playing up. Buzzsprout Time stamps:00:00:09 – 00:00:36 – Intro00:00:38 – 00:12:16 – Thoughts on the Game00:02:23 – 00:04:05 – Competitive Balance00:04:05 – 00:05:25 – The Cost of Player Development00:05:25 – 00:10:04 – Van Dijk’s Injury00:10:04 – 00:12:16 – VAR Isn’t and Can’t Be Objective00:12:18 – 00:22:44 – Leeds United Tactics00:22:46 – 00:44:44 – Wolverhampton Wanderers Tactics00:33:24 – 00:44:44 – Wolves Team Teardown00:44:46 – 00:50:56 – Goal (‘71)00:50:58 – 00:51:27 – OutroSocials: Follow us on Twitter for notifications and updates when a new podcast has gone live.Please subscribe to us on YouTube, give the video a thumbs up…& hit the bell icon to get notifications.Similarly, please give us a like & follow on FacebookIf you want to support us financially please have a look at our Patreon page for continued support and Paypal for one off donations.Finally, we are available on all podcast platforms (e.g. Spotify, iTunes, TuneIn, etc.). Please review us wherever you listen as it goes a long way Podcast Website: http://www.buzzsprout.com/791540Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2tfSSZ0YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9yPApx0K8N5w0JTogrQwCAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Over-the-Bar-Pod-107922444086809/?view_public_for=107922444086809Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/overthebarPayPal: www.paypal.me/overthebarTwitter: @OvertheBarPodSupport the show (http://patreon.com/overthebar)

On this special episode, the Over the Bar hosts and their special guest, Phininder Balaghan, discuss all the proposals made by the Big 6 in Project Big Picture. Question whether it was ever intended to pass and even our contribution as fans of football to the Big 6’s efforts for total domination of English professional football. Enjoy! PS Parachute payments (in combination with Solidarity payments) equal about £100M over 3 years for relegated teams that are not immediately promoted within the next two years. Sources:Available in YouTube video descriptionTime stamps:00:00:09 – 00:01:28 – Intro00:01:30 – 00:01:57 – Plan for the Show00:01:57 – 00:04:53 – Get in Your Financial Lane00:04:53 – 00:07:48 – History Repeating Itself00:07:48 – 00:10:39 – Firing Blanks and Making Compromises00:10:39 – 00:14:38 – £250M to EFL and £100M to FA00:18:00 – 00:21:06 – 18-team EPL and 24-team EFL Leagues00:21:06 – 00:24:42 – Change to Championship Playoffs00:24:42 – 00:32:53 – Women’s Super League Working Group, Scrapping the Community Shield and League Cup00:25:37 – 00:26:53 – A Podcast Existential Crisis00:32:53 – 00:34:32 – Change to EPL Broadcast Rights Income Distribution00:34:32 – 00:37:08 – EFL 25% Share of EPL Broadcast Rights Income00:37:08 – 00:40:02 – Phasing Out of Parachute Payments00:40:02 – 00:43:43 – Hard Salary Caps in EFL and FFP00:43:43 – 00:47:56 – Loan Market Expansion00:47:56 – 00:48:45 – Annual Infrastructure Maintenance Payments00:48:45 – 00:48:58 – £205M Charity Donation00:48:58 – 00:50:14 – EPL Away Ticket Price Cap and Away Travel Subsidies00:50:14 – 00:57:35 – Long-term Shareholder Special Votes and Irrevocable EFL Broadcast Rights Given to EPL00:57:37 – 00:57:51 – OutroSocials: Follow us on Twitter for notifications and updates when a new podcast has gone live.Please subscribe to us on YouTube, give the video a thumbs up…& hit the bell icon to get notifications.Similarly, please give us a like & follow on FacebookIf you want to support us financially please have a look at our Patreon page for continued support and Paypal for one off donations.Finally, we are available on all podcast platforms (e.g. Spotify, iTunes, TuneIn, etc.). Please review us wherever you listen as it goes a long way Podcast Website: http://www.buzzsprout.com/791540Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2tfSSZ0YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9yPApx0K8N5w0JTogrQwCAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Over-the-Bar-Pod-107922444086809/?view_public_for=107922444086809Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/overthebarPayPal: www.paypal.me/overthebarTwitter: @OvertheBarPodSupport the show (http://patreon.com/overthebar)

Link to match highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkowKZjBBfY Historically the fixture with the most red cards and this game did not stray very far from expectations with one actual red card and one that should have undoubtedly been given. Over the Bar tactically analyse this derby, despite there being no fans the game really exploded into life from the first few minutes and we comb over the refereeing decisions, tactics and goals. We also discuss the possible rationale for Everton’s press, reaffirm that Firmino is actually a class act after one host’s belief was shaken and objectively analyse the 3rd minute goal. Enjoy! Sources:TiFo Football, ‘How Do You Beat Liverpool Tactically?’ (17th September 2020) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdclN03_at0&t=268sTiFo Football, ‘Why is Everton’s Calvert-Lewin so good in the air?’ (9th October 2020) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WgmI2V-fYABuzzsprout Time stamps:00:00:09 – 00:01:05 – Intro00:01:07 – 00:05:57 – Thoughts on the Game00:01:45 – 00:05:57 – Pickford and His Doubters00:05:59 – 00:29:44 – Everton Tactics00:10:21 – 00:12:34 – Calvert-Lewin’s Heading Technique00:21:39 – 00:24:31 – Reaffirming Firmino’s Class00:27:27 – 00:29:44 – How Everton Didn’t Exploit Liverpool’s Weaknesses00:19:01 – 00:29:44 – Everton’s Press and Thinking One Step Ahead00:29:46 – 00:42:21 – Liverpool Tactics00:42:23 – 00:49:25 – Goal (3‘)00:49:27 – 00:49:40 – OutroSocials: Follow us on Twitter for notifications and updates when a new podcast has gone live.Please subscribe to us on YouTube, give the video a thumbs up…& hit the bell icon to get notifications.Similarly, please give us a like & follow on FacebookIf you want to support us financially please have a look at our Patreon page for continued support and Paypal for one off donations.Finally, we are available on all podcast platforms (e.g. Spotify, iTunes, TuneIn, etc.). Please review us wherever you listen as it goes a long way Podcast Website: http://www.buzzsprout.com/791540Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2tfSSZ0YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9yPApx0K8N5w0JTogrQwCAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Over-the-Bar-Pod-107922444086809/?view_public_for=107922444086809Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/overthebarPayPal: www.paypal.me/overthebarTwitter: @OvertheBarPodSupport the show (http://patreon.com/overthebar)

On this episode, the Over the Bar hosts have a guest on from the video only podcast, S2E1 (available on YouTube), Phininder Balaghan again to give his predictions on the Champions League. This season’s premier European competition is poised to be particularly explosive given the truncated pre-season, current defensive record of Premier League clubs and fixture congestion. This exercise definitely reaffirmed to us just how little we know about the intricacies of other leagues, but we hope you’ll agree with at least some of our predictions. If not we’d love to hear why not. Enjoy! PS Apologies if there is any echo with the audio. We had to record at separate locations, and I may have made a few recording errors. Time stamps:00:00:09 – 00:00:39 – Intro00:01:23 – 00:02:08 – Plan for the Show00:02:11 – 00:05:25 – Group A00:05:27 – 00:10:52 – Group B00:10:52 – 00:16:50 – Group D00:16:50 – 00:19:45 – Group C00:20:23 – 00:22:02 – Group E00:22:02 – 00:25:27 – Group F00:25:27 – 00:29:39 – Group G00:29:39 – 00:36:10 – Group H00:36:12 – 00:42:29 – Top Scorers, Last Four, Overachievers and Underachievers00:42:29 – 00:46:50 – In Another Player’s Shoes00:52:43 – 01:08:48 – Recruitment, Replacement or Training01:08:50 – 01:09:32 – OutroSocials: Follow us on Twitter for notifications and updates when a new podcast has gone live.Please subscribe to us on YouTube, give the video a thumbs up…& hit the bell icon to get notifications.Similarly, please give us a like & follow on FacebookIf you want to support us financially please have a look at our Patreon page for continued support and Paypal for one off donations.Finally, we are available on all podcast platforms (e.g. Spotify, iTunes, TuneIn, etc.). Please review us wherever you listen as it goes a long way Podcast Website: http://www.buzzsprout.com/791540Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2tfSSZ0YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9yPApx0K8N5w0JTogrQwCAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Over-the-Bar-Pod-107922444086809/?view_public_for=107922444086809Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/overthebarPayPal: www.paypal.me/overthebarTwitter: @OvertheBarPodSupport the show (http://patreon.com/overthebar)

Link to match highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=et53oCo5OZ4 Tottenham Hotspur have historically struggled against most top 6 teams, but with Jose Mourinho at the helm he’s turning them from a bunch of nice guys to… as they humbled Manchester United. On this episode we knee jerk react to the result and look for heads to roll. In the midst of that some tactical analysis breaks out regarding the match and a goal (37’ Son). It was a fun one.Enjoy! PS On the regain statistic it is not super relevant given the date the book was published, but I used it to counter my argument for a bit more balance. Also I was being hyperbolic with regards to the level of competition in the early 2000s. Matchday revenue is about 25% so not as important as sponsorship deals but important.Sources:Chris Anderson and David Sally, ‘The Numbers Game’ (2011) p.170Time stamps:00:00:09 – 00:01:56 – Intro00:01:29 – 00:01:56 – Call to Action00:01:58 – 00:00:00 – Thoughts on the Game00:02:21 – 00:13:31 – Let’s Knee Jerk React To this Result00:13:31 – 00:17:08 – Candid Talk About Money00:17:08 – 00:21:22 – Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, the Nice Guy00:21:22 – 00:29:39 – Transfer Talk and Unrealistic Expectations00:29:41 – 00:35:20 – Manchester United Tactics00:35:22 – 00:44:45 – Tottenham Hotspur Tactics00:44:47 – 00:52:05 – Goal (‘37)00:52:07 – 00:52:35 – Outro Socials: Follow us on Twitter for notifications and updates when a new podcast has gone live.Please subscribe to us on YouTube, give the video a thumbs up…& hit the bell icon to get notifications.Similarly, please give us a like & follow on FacebookIf you want to support us financially please have a look at our Patreon page for continued support and Paypal for one off donations.Finally, we are available on all podcast platforms (e.g. Spotify, iTunes, TuneIn, etc.). Please review us wherever you listen as it goes a long way Podcast Website: http://www.buzzsprout.com/791540Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2tfSSZ0YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9yPApx0K8N5w0JTogrQwCAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Over-the-Bar-Pod-107922444086809/?view_public_for=107922444086809Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/overthebarPayPal: www.paypal.me/overthebarTwitter: @OvertheBarPodSupport the show (http://patreon.com/overthebar)

Leeds have brightened up the Premier League since the first matchday against Liverpool. Guardiola reveres Bielsa for his footballing philosophy and despite our worries in that first game that the man-marking may leave Leeds United quite exposed, Leeds Untied have persisted and are 5th in the English Premier League. Despite teams like Manchester City having games in hand, this an outstanding start to the League for a recently promoted team. We also discuss in Extra Time how players see their players, assets or employees.Enjoy! PS Sorry about a bit of rambling. I tried to stay on track but it’s fun to wander.Sources:Available in the YouTube video description due to prohibitive characters available hereTime stamps:00:00:09 – 00:01:16 – Intro00:00:44 – 00:01:16 – Call to Action00:01:18 – 00:10:03 – Thoughts on the Game00:01:32 – 00:03:19 – Housekeeping00:10:05 – 00:30:26 – Leeds United Tactics00:30:28 – 00:37:14 – Goal (‘17)00:37:16 – 00:54:58 – Extra Time: Players, Subjects or Objects00:55:00 – 00:55:27 – Outro Socials: Follow us on Twitter for notifications and updates when a new podcast has gone live.Please subscribe to us on YouTube, give the video a thumbs up…& hit the bell icon to get notifications.Similarly, please give us a like & follow on FacebookIf you want to support us financially please have a look at our Patreon page for continued support and Paypal for one off donations.Finally, we are available on all podcast platforms (e.g. Spotify, iTunes, TuneIn, etc.). Please review us wherever you listen as it goes a long way Podcast Website: http://www.buzzsprout.com/791540Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2tfSSZ0YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9yPApx0K8N5w0JTogrQwCAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Over-the-Bar-Pod-107922444086809/?view_public_for=107922444086809Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/overthebarPayPal: www.paypal.me/overthebarTwitter: @OvertheBarPodSupport the show (http://patreon.com/overthebar)

Link to match highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osQbXJFqS3w Leicester City were looking to build on their impressive standings from the 2019/20 Premier League season whilst correcting their poor showing against Manchester City, Liverpool and Manchester United. Their first opportunity to show that they are not out of place in the top 6 was against the 2019/20 runners-up, Manchester City. This game was a rollercoaster, we try and do it justice tactically analysing the match itself, the 53rd minute goal and also Leicester City’s Plan B. P.S. Apologies for the drop in sound quality during the Leicester Tactics section as one of the microphones stopped recording correctly.Time stamps:00:00:09 – 00:01:15 – Intro00:01:15 – 00:01:44 – Call to Action00:01:46 – 00:00:00 – Thoughts on the Game00:05:49 – 00:07:44 – Everyone Has a Plan Until…00:07:44 – 00:15:00 – Win = Good?00:15:02 – 00:40:30 – Manchester City Tactics00:16:36 – 00:23:29 – Is a High Line Unfair on Defenders?00:24:57 – 00:29:07 – Rodri vs Fernandinho00:40:28 – 00:51:46 – Leicester City Tactics00:51:48 – 00:58:20 – Goal (‘53)00:58:22 – 00:58:41 – Outro Socials: Follow us on Twitter for notifications and updates when a new podcast has gone live.Please subscribe to us on YouTube, give the video a thumbs up…& hit the bell icon to get notifications.Similarly, please give us a like & follow on FacebookIf you want to support us financially please have a look at our Patreon page for continued support and Paypal for one off donations.Finally, we are available on all podcast platforms (e.g. Spotify, iTunes, TuneIn, etc.). Please review us wherever you listen as it goes a long way Podcast Website: http://www.buzzsprout.com/791540Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2tfSSZ0YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9yPApx0K8N5w0JTogrQwCAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Over-the-Bar-Pod-107922444086809/?view_public_for=107922444086809Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/overthebarPayPal: www.paypal.me/overthebarTwitter: @OvertheBarPodSupport the show (http://patreon.com/overthebar)

Link to match highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZKbW8L3O-8 The fixture with the most goals in Premier League history and this time didn’t disappoint either. In this episode we get a little bit meta by analysing our analysis of Pep Guardiola against Leicester City from the last episode as well as comparing the difference between this game and the reverse at the end of last year which won Arteta some plaudits as Arsenal beat the Champions 2 – 1.Enjoy! Time stamps:00:00:09 – 00:01:15 – Intro00:01:15 – 00:01:56 – Call to Action00:01:58 – 00:13:26 – Thoughts on the Game00:02:56 – 00:06:19 – Liverpool Just Wanted it More00:06:26 – 00:13:26 – Pep Talk00:13:28 – 00:31:19 – Liverpool Tactics00:15:14 – 00:18:46 – Salah is Selfish but it Doesn’t Matter00:22:31 – 00:24:04 – Bad Decisions, Good Outcomes00:31:21 – 00:45:50 – Arsenal Tactics00:45:52 – 00:55:27 – Goals00:55:28 – 00:55:43 – Outro Socials: Follow us on Twitter for notifications and updates when a new podcast has gone live.Please subscribe to us on YouTube, give the video a thumbs up…& hit the bell icon to get notifications.Similarly, please give us a like & follow on FacebookIf you want to support us financially please have a look at our Patreon page for continued support and Paypal for one off donations.Finally, we are available on all podcast platforms (e.g. Spotify, iTunes, TuneIn, etc.). Please review us wherever you listen as it goes a long way Podcast Website: http://www.buzzsprout.com/791540Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2tfSSZ0YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9yPApx0K8N5w0JTogrQwCAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Over-the-Bar-Pod-107922444086809/?view_public_for=107922444086809Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/overthebarPayPal: www.paypal.me/overthebarTwitter: @OvertheBarPodSupport the show (http://patreon.com/overthebar)

Link to match highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgjIJwT5pbk Tactical analysis of Wolves versus Manchester City. Wolves did well in this fixture against the ten men of Manchester City. We dissect a couple of goals, try and distinguish poor play from periodisation as well as talk briefly about whether you ever give up trying to win an EPL match.Enjoy!Time stamps:00:00:09 – 00:00:52 – Intro00:00:52 – 00:01:54 – Call to Action00:01:56 – 00:18:11 – Thoughts on the Game00:07:44 – 00:10:16 – Do You Ever Give Up?00:10:16 – 00:14:56 – When is Periodisation Just Bad Football?00:14:56 – 00:18:11 – Effect of Red Cards00:18:13 – 00:28:13 – Wolverhampton Wanderers Tactics00:28:15 – 00:43:41 – Manchester City Tactics00:29:15 – 00:31:00 – Good Individuals and Bad Teams00:43:43 – 00:57:24 – Goals (32’ & 78’)00:57:26 – 00:57:42 – OutroSocials: Follow us on Twitter for notifications and updates when a new podcast has gone live.Please subscribe to us on YouTube, give the video a thumbs up…& hit the bell icon to get notifications.Similarly, please give us a like & follow on FacebookIf you want to support us financially please have a look at our Patreon page for continued support and Paypal for one off donations.Finally, we are available on all podcast platforms (e.g. Spotify, iTunes, TuneIn, etc.). Please review us wherever you listen as it goes a long way Podcast Website: http://www.buzzsprout.com/791540Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2tfSSZ0YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9yPApx0K8N5w0JTogrQwCAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Over-the-Bar-Pod-107922444086809/?view_public_for=107922444086809Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/overthebarPayPal: www.paypal.me/overthebarTwitter: @OvertheBarPodSupport the show (http://patreon.com/overthebar)

Link to match highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aACJVPHuN3UNew season, new kits, new signings, same result. Liverpool are already starting to gain a head of steam and bedding in their new players. We tactically analyse the match, but also dissect the Chelsea midfield, discuss Plan A versus B for teams in 4th to 6th and what to do with ten men. It’s a great show...also with less rambling.Enjoy!PS There is some explicit language intermittently.Time stamps:00:00:09 – 00:00:55 – Intro00:00:55 – 00:01:10 – Call to Action00:01:12 – 00:13:13 – Thoughts on the Game00:03:50 – 00:05:49 – Handball Rule Gripes00:05:49 – 00:13:13 – Chelsea Midfield Imbalance00:13:15 – 00:31:56 – Tactics00:15:31 – 00:19:13 – What can you do with 10?00:19:13 – 00:27:20 – Plan A vs B Revisited00:31:58 – 00:41:19 – Liverpool Tactics00:41:20 – 00:46:33 – Goals00:46:35 – 00:46:53 – Outro Socials: Follow us on Twitter for notifications and updates when a new podcast has gone live.Please subscribe to us on YouTube, give the video a thumbs up…& hit the bell icon to get notifications.Similarly, please give us a like & follow on FacebookIf you want to support us financially please have a look at our Patreon page for continued support and Paypal for one off donations.Finally, we are available on all podcast platforms (e.g. Spotify, iTunes, TuneIn, etc.). Please review us wherever you listen as it goes a long way Podcast Website: http://www.buzzsprout.com/791540Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2tfSSZ0YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9yPApx0K8N5w0JTogrQwCAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Over-the-Bar-Pod-107922444086809/?view_public_for=107922444086809Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/overthebarPayPal: www.paypal.me/overthebarTwitter: @OvertheBarPodSupport the show (http://patreon.com/overthebar)

Link to match highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27UUxL7p7gE The champions of the first and second tiers of the English football pyramid clash. Bielsa’s dogmatic style which has inspired a few great Premier League managers against the pragmatic heavy metal of Jurgen Klopp. This was a game to behold, truly bombastic, with seven goals scored at a breath-taking pace. Over the Bar have tactically analysed the challengers and been hugely impressed. We also discuss game theory for defenders and Sodiq’s predictions for the Premier League 2020/21 Top 3.Enjoy! Sources:Nizaar Kinsella, ‘Why is Chelsea’s £71M record signing Kepa showing signs of struggle?’(Goal.com, 27th November 2019) https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/why-is-chelseas-71m-record-signing-kepa-showing-signs-of/7czny0ar5erm1qu79eyjb9i85Mak Pakhei, ‘Leeds United 2019/20: their pressing system – scout report’ (Total Football Analysis, 5th May 2020) https://totalfootballanalysis.com/team-analysis/leeds-united-2019-20-pressing-system-scout-report-tactical-analysis-tacticsAdam Smith, ‘Premier League club styles revealed in advanced Opta stats’ (17th May 2020) https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11661/11802620/premier-league-club-styles-revealed-in-advanced-opta-statsTifo Football, ‘Jurgen Klopp vs Marcelo Bielsa’ (9th September 2020) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5zEErAzhe8Paul MacInnes, ‘Premier League 2019-20 preview No 14: Norwich City’ (The Guardian, 6th August 2019) https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/aug/06/premier-league-201920-preview-no-14-norwich-cityCameron Meighan, ‘Premier League 2019/20: Offensive set piece trends – tactical analysis’ (Total Football Analysis, 10th April 2020) https://totalfootballanalysis.com/set-piece-analysis/premier-league-201920-offensive-set-piece-trends-in-premier-league-tactical-analysis Time stamps:00:00:09 – 00:00:38 – Intro00:00:39 – 00:00:56 – Call to Action00:00:58 – 00:03:24 – Catch-Up00:03:25 – 00:19:20 – Thoughts on the Game00:04:23 – 00:17:14 – Sodiq’s Premier League 2020/21 Quick-Fire Predictions00:09:12 – 00:11:27 – Defensive Game Theory00:19:25 – 00:34:31 – Liverpool Tactics00:20:06 – 00:23:51 – Reductivism and Defensive Culture Clash00:34:34 – 00:49:43 – Leeds United Tactics00:47:06 – 00:49:43 - Leeds United’s Potential Defensive Weakness00:49:45 – 00:57:21 – Goals00:57:23 – 00:57:37 – Outro Socials: Follow us on Twitter for notifications and updates when a new podcast has gone live.Please subscribe to us on YouTube, give the video a thumbs up…& hit the bell icon to get notifications.Similarly, please give us a like & follow on FacebookIf you want to support us finSupport the show (http://patreon.com/overthebar)

Link to match highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2oHDo_y7GILink to our women’s World Cup 2019 podcast (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N13xIxYzobo&list=PL783T8AvecVYlvm8CBgGE_Cu89KaQRK8p&index=3 A rematch of the 2015/16 and 2017/18 UEFA Women’s Champions League finals between Olympique Lyonnais and Wolfsburg. On both occasions, Olympique Lyonnais came away with the trophy. OL have won the competition an impressive four times in a row. Given their record currently, they are effectively the Harlem Globetrotters of women’s football both domestically and in European international competition Sources:Available in the description of the YouTube version of the podcastTime stamps:00:00:09 – 00:01:46 – Intro00:00:41 – 00:01:46 – Call to Action00:01:48 – 00:18:04 – Thoughts on the Game00:02:23 – 00:18:04 – Dominance and the Women’s Game00:18:04 – 00:29:04 – Olympique Lyonnais Féminin Tactics00:29:08 – 00:40:35 – Wolfsburg Tactics00:40:42 – 00:51:46 – Goals00:51:46 – 00:53:15 – Plans for next episodes00:53:16 – 00:53:48 – Outro Socials: Follow us on Twitter for notifications and updates when a new podcast has gone live.Please subscribe to us on YouTube, give the video a thumbs up…& hit the bell icon to get notifications.Similarly, please give us a like & follow on FacebookIf you want to support us financially please have a look at our Patreon page and Paypal for one off donations.Finally, we are available on all podcast platforms (e.g. Spotify, iTunes, TuneIn, etc.). Please review us wherever you listen as it goes a long way Podcast Website: http://www.buzzsprout.com/791540Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2tfSSZ0YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9yPApx0K8N5w0JTogrQwCAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Over-the-Bar-Pod-107922444086809/?view_public_for=107922444086809Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/overthebarPayPal: www.paypal.me/overthebarTwitter: @OvertheBarPodSupport the show (http://patreon.com/overthebar)

Link to match highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWkz3_J3VqI On this episode the Over the Bar hosts tactically analyse the final match of the UEFA Champions League, between PSG and Bayern Munich in Lisbon. PSG’s squad were built to try and win this competition but have failed to get beyond the quarter finals on most occasions. However, this season they made it to the final and have to face many people’s favourites, Bayern Munich. We dissect the tactics, the goals and also the idea of a Plan B.Enjoy! Time stamps:00:09 – 00:47 – Intro00:47 – 01:07 – Call to Action01:09 – 06:43 – Thoughts on the Game06:54 – 25:01 – PSG Tactics23:36 – 25:01 – A Plan B?25:02 – 42:21 – Bayern Munich Tactics42:23 – 47:50 – Goals47:50 – 52:01 – Who’s to Say Which Style is Better?52:03 – 52:18 – Outro Socials: Follow us on Twitter for notifications and updates when a new podcast has gone live.Please subscribe to us on YouTube, give the video a thumbs up…& hit the bell icon to get notifications.Similarly, please give us a like & follow on FacebookIf you want to support us financially please have a look at our Patreon page.Finally, we are available on all podcast platforms (e.g. Spotify, iTunes, TuneIn, etc.). Please review us wherever you listen as it goes a long way Podcast Website: http://www.buzzsprout.com/791540Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2tfSSZ0YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9yPApx0K8N5w0JTogrQwCAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Over-the-Bar-Pod-107922444086809/?view_public_for=107922444086809Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/overthebarPayPal: www.paypal.me/overthebarTwitter: @OvertheBarPodSupport the show (http://patreon.com/overthebar)

Link to match highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aF_KoDnDgn0 Over the Bar tactically analyse the Olympique Lyonnais versus Bayern game. This game was predictable and predictably we went well off track to talk about Kepa and Goalkeeper analysis.Enjoy! P.S. Sorry about some of the noise artefacts (beard scratching and leather sofa noises) in the audio, we’re trying some new lapel microphones and not used to them yet.Sources:Available in description on the YouTube version of the podcastTime stamps:00:00:09 – 00:01:03 – Intro00:01:03 – 00:01:38 – Call to Action00:01:40 – 00:09:17 – Thoughts on the Games00:04:54 – 00:09:17 – Tactical Genius or Overthinking?00:09:17 – 00:37:58 – Olympique Lyonnais Tactics00:09:37 – 00:29:35 – The Modern-Day Goalkeepers and Kepa00:38:03 – 00:49:53 – Bayern Munich Tactics00:50:05 – 00:55:36 – Goals00:55:38 – 00:58:49 – UCL Finals Predictions00:58:51 – 00:59:12 – Outro Socials: Follow us on Twitter for notifications and updates when a new podcast has gone live.Please subscribe to us on YouTube, give the video a thumbs up…& hit the bell icon to get notifications.Similarly, please give us a like & follow on FacebookIf you want to support us financially please have a look at our Patreon page.Finally, we are available on all podcast platforms (e.g. Spotify, iTunes, TuneIn, etc.). Please review us wherever you listen as it goes a long way Podcast Website: http://www.buzzsprout.com/791540Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2tfSSZ0YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9yPApx0K8N5w0JTogrQwCAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Over-the-Bar-Pod-107922444086809/?view_public_for=107922444086809Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/overthebarTwitter: @OvertheBarPodSupport the show (http://patreon.com/overthebar)

Link to match highlights:RB Leipzig versus Atletico Madrid https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wUBPgpgXyMBarcelona versus Bayern Munich https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJTemDPTYIAThis is a day of morning for our memory of Barcelona. On this episode we tactically analyse Atletico RB Leipzig vs Madrid and Barcelona vs Bayern Munich. Real Madrid and Barcelona have dominated this competition for numerous years but these ties signal a change of the guard. Along with picking through the debris, we talk agent provocateurs, strengths and weaknesses. Time stamps:00:00:09 – 00:02:45 – Intro00:02:47 – 01:02:24 – Part 100:02:47 – 00:09:00 – Thoughts on the Game: RBL vs AM00:09:30 – 00:29:40 – RB Leipzig Tactics00:25:48 – 00:27:53 – Pressing vs Harrying00:29:41 – 00:45:39 – Atletico Madrid Tactics00:45:42 – 01:02:24 – Goals01:02:24 – 01:03:40 – Predictions01:03:42 – 02:10:17 – Part 201:03:42 – 01:07:38 – Thoughts on the Game: BAR vs BAY01:07:46 – 01:33:17 – Barcelona Tactics01:08:36 – 01:14:29 – Agent Provocateurs and Bogus Tactics01:25:11 – 01:33:17 – Greatest Strength and Greatest Weakness?01:33:17 – 01:50:21 – Bayern Munich Tactics01:50:27 – 02:10:17 – Goals02:10:19 – 02:10:42 – OutroSocials: Follow us on Twitter for notifications and updates when a new podcast has gone live.Please subscribe to us on YouTube, give the video a thumbs up…& hit the bell icon to get notifications.Similarly, please give us a like & follow on FacebookIf you want to support us financially please have a look at our Patreon page.Finally, we are available on all podcast platforms (e.g. Spotify, iTunes, TuneIn, etc.). Please review us wherever you listen as it goes a long way Podcast Website: http://www.buzzsprout.com/791540Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2tfSSZ0YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9yPApx0K8N5w0JTogrQwCAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Over-the-Bar-Pod-107922444086809/?view_public_for=107922444086809Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/overthebarTwitter: @OvertheBarPodSupport the show (http://patreon.com/overthebar)

On this episode the Over the Bar hosts tactically analyse the UEFA Champions League 2nd legs; Manchester City vs Real Madrid and Barcelona vs Napoli. The former was balanced in favour of Manchester City whilst the latter was honours even. Both Manchester City and Barcelona haven’t won their domestic titles and feel they have something to prove in European competition, especially the former after overcoming the Fifa Fair Play alleged breach. Besides the matches we also briefly discuss the different weights of errors by position. P.S. Sorry for heavy breathing in Part 2 and calling Manolas, ManoloSources:Rabona TV, ‘A New Real Madrid: Europe’s Best Defence, Unbelievable Depth & Strong Leaders’ (YouTube, 15th July 2020) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mPPSgLPU2cTiFo Podcast, ‘Coaching goalkeepers, with Les Cleevely’ (YouTube, 6th August 2020) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbj6hxzNdts Time stamps:00:00:09 – 00:02:02 – Intro00:02:02 – 00:02:39 – Call to Action00:02:41 – 01:03:23 – Part 100:02:41 – 00:07:05 – Thoughts on the Game00:03:15 – 00:07:05 – Zizou: Professor or Fraud?00:07:05 – 00:22:19 – Manchester City Tactics00:22:20 – 00:43:28 – Real Madrid Tactics00:23:30 – 00:29:41 – When Ramos is Away, Man City Can Play00:32:58 – 00:40:19 – Real Madrid’s Aging Press00:40:22 – 00:41:52 – When is Periodisation Just Bad Football?00:43:28 – 01:03:18 – Goals00:47:42 – 00:52:19 – Weighting Mistakes01:03:22 – 01:40:34 – Part 201:03:22 – 01:07:57 – Thoughts on the Game01:07:57 – 01:19:31 – Barcelona Tactics01:19:31 – 01:29:57 – Napoli Tactics01:29:57 – 01:40:34 – Goals01:40:36 – 01:40:48 – Outro Socials: Follow us on Twitter for notifications and updates when a new podcast has gone live.Please subscribe to us on YouTube, give the video a thumbs up…& hit the bell icon to get notifications.Similarly, please give us a like & follow on FacebookIf you want to support us financially please have a look at our Patreon page.Finally, we are available on all podcast platforms (e.g. Spotify, iTunes, TuneIn, etc.). Please review us wherever you listen as it goes a long way Podcast Website: http://www.buzzsprout.com/791540Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2tfSSZ0YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9yPApx0K8N5w0JTogrQwCAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Over-the-Bar-Pod-107922444086809/?view_public_for=107922444086809Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/overthebarTwitter: @OvertheBarPodSupport the show (http://patreon.com/overthebar)

Link to match highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HVgi-pKsvU On this episode we tactically analyse the decider for the final Champions League spot. Leicester City raced away early during the season into 2nd then 3rd behind Liverpool and Manchester City but were severely hampered by injuries and suspensions during the Restart. Manchester United have had a mean record before and during Restart, with a long unbeaten run culminating in a chance at Champions League football next season. Separately we also clear up some of the ideas that have been floating around regarding the Restart (e.g. Home advantage has disappeared) and also talk strategies for promoted teams.Enjoy! P.S. Sorry for the drop in audio quality here and there.Source:Sources available in YouTube video descriptionYouTube: https://youtu.be/OOdG4ZOVnikTime stamps:00:00:09 – 00:01:49 – Intro00:01:49 – 00:02:16 – Call to Action00:02:18 – 00:60:00 – Thoughts on the Game00:06:00 – 00:19:50 – Leicester City Tactics00:19:50 – 00:32:29 – Manchester United Tactics00:32:30 – 00:36:00 – Keepers' Union00:36:00 – 00:45:15 – Goals00:45:17 – 01:05:06 – Extra Time: Restart ‘Myths’, Promotion and Relegation00:46:08 – 00:49:07 – Restart ‘Myths’00:49:07 – 01:04:36 – Promotion and Relegation01:05:07 – 01:05:23 – Outro Socials: Follow us on Twitter for notifications and updates when a new podcast has gone live.Please subscribe to us on YouTube, give the video a thumbs up…& hit the bell icon to get notifications.Similarly, please give us a like & follow on FacebookIf you want to support us financially please have a look at our Patreon page.Finally, we are available on all podcast platforms (e.g. Spotify, iTunes, TuneIn, etc.). Please review us wherever you listen as it goes a long way Podcast Website: http://www.buzzsprout.com/791540Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2tfSSZ0YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9yPApx0K8N5w0JTogrQwCAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Over-the-Bar-Pod-107922444086809/?view_public_for=107922444086809Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/overthebarTwitter: @OvertheBarPodSupport the show (http://patreon.com/overthebar)

Link to match highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQnuBjMmCSw In the last game of the season, Liverpool were looking to halt the slide with a match against Chelsea who have secured a Champions League spot. Although there was naught but pride to play for, given the pedigree of the two teams and Liverpool wanting to prove a point after throwing away points to the on again off again Arsenal this game thankfully delivered. With 8 goals and an extra time at the end touching on Catenaccio, this was a blockbuster episode truly fit for Champions.Enjoy!Sources:Available in YouTube video descriptionYouTube: https://youtu.be/iKbVnETURzUTime stamps:00:00:09 – 00:01:20 – Intro00:01:21 – 00:02:18 – Call to Action00:02:20 – 00:03:53 – Thoughts on the Game00:04:06 – 00:17:22 – Liverpool Tactics00:17:26 – 00:37:22 – Chelsea Tactics00:17:26 – 00:21:19 – Kepa Arrizabalaga00:26:43 – 00:29:55 – A Cross to Bear00:31:05 – 00:36:28 – Chelsea’s Speed of Play00:37:27 – 01:06:57 – Goals, Goals and More Goals01:06:57 – 01:16:52 – Extra Time: Catenaccio Explained01:16:54 – 01:17:00 – Outro Socials: Follow us on Twitter for notifications and updates when a new podcast has gone live.Please subscribe to us on YouTube, give the video a thumbs up…& hit the bell icon to get notifications.Similarly, please give us a like & follow on FacebookIf you want to support us financially please have a look at our Patreon page.Finally, we are available on all podcast platforms (e.g. Spotify, iTunes, TuneIn, etc.). Please review us wherever you listen as it goes a long way Podcast Website: http://www.buzzsprout.com/791540Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2tfSSZ0YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9yPApx0K8N5w0JTogrQwCAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Over-the-Bar-Pod-107922444086809/?view_public_for=107922444086809Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/overthebarTwitter: @OvertheBarPodSupport the show (http://patreon.com/overthebar)

Link to match highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNb8Hc2Tj9Q Mourinho has never lost to Leicester City and was aiming to keep it that way and spoil Leicester’s party. In this week’s episode we tactically analyse this meeting and the continuing saga that is European qualification. No frills this week, just tactical analysis to keep it short.Enjoy!Time stamps:00:09 – 00:49 – Intro00:49 – 01:16 – Call to Action07:35 – 13:44 – Thoughts on the Game13:44 – 21:33 – Tottenham Tactics23:44 – 33:56 – Leicester City Tactics33:56 – 48:22 – Goals48:24 – 48:38 – OutroTiFo, ‘Catenaccio Explained’ (YouTube, 14th October 2016) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ou44jxozOtcDrunk Driving Case: Kitson (1955) 39 Criminal Appeal Review 66Socials:Follow us on Twitter for notifications and updates when a new podcast has gone live.Please subscribe to us on YouTube, give the video a thumbs up…& hit the bell icon to get notifications.Similarly, please give us a like & follow on FacebookIf you want to support us financially please have a look at our Patreon page.Finally, we are available on all podcast platforms (e.g. Spotify, iTunes, TuneIn, etc.). Please review us wherever you listen as it goes a long way Podcast Website: http://www.buzzsprout.com/791540Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2tfSSZ0YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9yPApx0K8N5w0JTogrQwCAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Over-the-Bar-Pod-107922444086809/?view_public_for=107922444086809Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/overthebarTwitter: @OvertheBarPodSupport the show (http://patreon.com/overthebar)

Link to match highlights:Arsenal versus Liverpool https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqLJw8OYHHILeicester City versus Sheffield United https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiVDB7GT7yUDuring this BUMPER episode Over the Bar have analysed Liverpool versus Arsenal and Leicester City versus Sheffield United. Liverpool have very little to play for, but in their past 5 English Premier League encounters Liverpool have not lost so it would be intriguing given Arsenal’s late push for European football. The other encounter between Leicester City and Sheffield United Enjoy!PS We have had to change our naming convention on YouTube as we need to be more Search Engine Optimised till we get a bit of traction there.Sources:Available in description of the YouTube videoYouTube video: https://youtu.be/UopPuAbcC2wTime stamps:00:00:09 – 00:01:00 – Intro00:01:00 – 00:01:26 – Call to Action00:01:28 – 00:52:37 – Part 100:04:27 – 00:10:13 – What Makes a Great Leader at the Back?00:10:13 – 00:23:50 – Arsenal Tactics00:11:40 – 00:14:29 – Should We Attack or Defend?00:14:44 – 00:17:04 – Proactive Strategies00:17:27 – 00:21:58 – Arsenal’s Press00:23:54 – 00:34:39 – Liverpool Tactics00:34:40 – 00:52:37 – Goalz00:45:52 – 00:47:45 – The Water Breaks00:52:40 – 01:13:35 – Extra Time – Coloured Commentary and Manchester City’s CAS Ban Uplifted00:53:15 – 01:03:50 – Coloured Commentary 01:03:52 – 01:13:35 – Manchester City’s CAS Decision01:13:38 – 01:57:14 – Part 201:14:36 – 01:22:43 – Thoughts on the Game01:22:56 – 01:37:00 – Leicester City Tactics01:37:00 – 01:46:48 – Sheffield United Tactics01:46:49 – 01:57:14 – Goals01:57:16 – 01:57:32 – OutroSocials: Follow us on Twitter for notifications and updates when a new podcast has gone live.Please subscribe to us on YouTube, give the video a thumbs up…& hit the bell icon to get notifications.Similarly, please give us a like & follow on FacebookIf you want to support us financially please have a look at our Patreon page.Finally, we are available on all podcast platforms (e.g. Spotify, iTunes, TuneIn, etc.). Please review us wherever you listen as it goes a long way Podcast Website: http://www.buzzsprout.com/791540Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2tfSSZ0YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9yPApx0K8N5w0JTogrQwCAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Over-the-Bar-Pod-107922444086809/?view_public_for=107922444086809Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/overthebarTwitter: @OvertheBarPod Support the show (http://patreon.com/overthebar)

Link to match highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJ0-JO-cxII Mourinho has never lost to Arsenal and Mourinho was going to make certain of that in this match too as Tottenham make a late push for the European spots in this 2020 North London derby. In this episode we tactically analyse this tense battle between the new and old blood, then discuss the Champions League Quarter final draw and the FA’s Homegrown Player Rule.Enjoy! Sources:Moxley N, ‘Premier League and FA clash over homegrown quotas for post-Brexit football’ (26th April 2020) https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/premier-league-fa-clash-over-21927725Goal, ‘Premier League Home Grown Players rule – how does it work?’ (9th March 2018) https://www.goal.com/en/news/premier-league-home-grown-players-rule-how-does-it-work/1mww3y06t775v1a7c6139l53jiWallace S, ‘Premier League considers ending homegrown squad quotas post-Brexit in favour of rewarding player game-time’ (The Telegraph, 8th February 2020) https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2020/02/08/premier-league-considers-ending-homegrown-squad-quotas-post/He J and Kaplan S, ‘The debate about quotas’ (2017) https://www.gendereconomy.org/the-debate-about-quotas/Women and Law’s Glass Ceiling – Elliot C and Quinn F, ‘English Legal System (Oxford University Press 18th edition)’Man of the match:Time stamps:00:00:09 – 00:00:54 – Intro00:00:54 – 00:01:11 – Call to Action00:04:46 – 00:07:08 – Thoughts on the Game00:07:08 – 00:19:25 – Tottenham Hotspur Tactics00:08:10 – 00:09:25 – Serge’s Section00:19:25 – 00:34:02 – Arsenal Tactics00:19:59 – 00:29:31 – Universality and the Most Difficult Positions in Football00:34:02 – 00:45:43 – Goals00:45:45 – 01:00:21 – Extra Time: Champion’s League and the FA’s Homegrown Player Rule00:45:45 – 00:50:16 – Champions League00:50:16 – 00:51:09 – Correction00:51:09 – 01:00:21 – FA Homegrown Player Rule01:00:23 – 01:00:38 – OutroSocials: Follow us on Twitter for notifications and updates when a new podcast has gone live.Please subscribe to us on YouTube, give the video a thumbs up…& hit the bell icon to get notifications.Similarly, please give us a like & follow on FacebookIf you want to support us financially please have a look at our Patreon page.Finally, we are available on all podcast platforms (e.g. Spotify, iTunes, TuneIn, etc.). Please review us wherever you listen as it goes a long way Podcast Website: http://www.buzzsprout.com/791540Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2tfSSZ0YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9yPApx0K8N5w0JTogrQwCAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Over-the-Bar-Pod-107922444086809/?view_public_for=107922444086809Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/overthebarTwitter: @OvertheBarPodSupport the show (http://patreon.com/overthebar)

Link to match highlights:Arsenal versus Leicester City https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rEMuZukkfMSheffield United versus Wolves https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aF-SFO-pYoM To shake things up and keep things from getting too repetitive, we tactically analyse the encounters between top 4 challengers: Arsenal, Leicester City, Wolves and Sheffield United. We touch on why we focus on the traditional top 6 rather than the likes of Sheffield United despite their tactical quirks and get into the nuances of the team’s presses. It was a joy discussing the games and we hope you enjoy this episode. Sorry for the Sound quality in sections. I accidentally made an editing error with the original version and so couldn’t correct it (a bit of distortion).Sources:Available in the YouTube video descriptionYouTube link: https://youtu.be/-7msMZ6mBxUTime stamps:00:00:09 – 00:01:10 – Intro00:01:10 – 00:01:31 – Call to Action00:01:33 – 00:43:43 – Part 100:01:33 – 00:08:06 – Thoughts on the Game00:08:06 – 00:20:24 – Arsenal Tactics00:08:16 – 00:11:00 – 2nd Goalkeeper’s Persistence and Pay Reductions00:12:56 – 00:15:36 – Differences between the Arsenal and Leicester City Press00:15:38 – 00:16:38 – Quality vs Quantity00:20:24 – 00:32:39 – Leicester City Tactics00:22:05 – 00:25:00 – Movement of Arsenal’s Far-Sided Centre Back00:32:39 – 00:43:43 – Goals00:43:45 – 01:12:30 – Part 200:43:45 – 00:49:12 – Thoughts on the Game00:49:12 – 00:56:15 – Sheffield United Tactics00:50:48 – 00:54:31 – Sheffield United’s Overloads00:56:15 – 01:06:34 – Wolverhampton Wanderers Tactics01:06:35 – 01:12:31 – Goal01:10:45 – 01:12:19 – Some Sympathy for the Commentators01:12:33 – 01:12:49 – Outro Socials: Follow us on Twitter for notifications and updates when a new podcast has gone live.Please subscribe to us on YouTube, give the video a thumbs up…& hit the bell icon to get notifications.Similarly, please give us a like & follow on FacebookIf you want to support us financially please have a look at our Patreon page.Finally, we are available on all podcast platforms (e.g. Spotify, iTunes, TuneIn, etc.). Please review us wherever you listen as it goes a long way Podcast Website: http://www.buzzsprout.com/791540Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2tfSSZ0YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9yPApx0K8N5w0JTogrQwCAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Over-the-Bar-Pod-107922444086809/?view_public_for=107922444086809Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/overthebarTwitter: @OvertheBarPodSupport the show (http://patreon.com/overthebar)