The Tactical Stand

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A podcast which will tactically analyse the big football games of the week.

Ayush Roy


    • Jun 1, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 48m AVG DURATION
    • 31 EPISODES


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    Episode 28: The Last Dance

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 90:35


    In our last episode, we analyse the Champions League and Europa League finals, and follow that up by discussing our team's favourite matches, players who impressed us the most and players who disappointed the most this season.

    Episode 27: European Final Previews

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 50:46


    In this episode, we look back at some of the leagues in Europe. And then we tactically preview the Champions League final and the Europa League final, followed by our predictions.

    Episode 26: Chelsea Troubles

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 41:01


    In this episode, we analyse the FA Cup final and look into Europe's top leagues, as we move closer to the end of the season.

    The Spanish Inquisition

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 44:36


    In this episode, we discuss the epic La Liga title race as it comes to a close, and also discuss Manchester City and Chelsea, two sides who are currently at the peak of European football.

    European Intricacies

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2021 49:34


    In this episode, we talk about the recent protests at Old Trafford which led to the game between Manchester United and Liverpool being called off. We also analyse the first leg of the two Champions League first-legs, whilst previewing the second legs.

    The Reigning Blues

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2021 49:05


    In this episode, we discuss Manchester City's Carabao Cup triumph over Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea's vital victory over West Ham in the battle for a place in the Top Four. We also look into the title races in France and Spain and give our predictions for the UCL and UEL semi-finals.

    The Beginning of the End...?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2021 31:50


    In this episode, we discuss the European Super League and what it means for the future of football and for the fans, both match-going and global fans.

    Episode 21: Wanting it a bit more

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 49:08


    In this episode, we analyse Bayern's home defeat to PSG in the Champions League quarter final first-leg. We also look into a very important El Clasico, and Leed United's shock victory over Champions-elect Manchester City.

    Episode 20: The London Aberration

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2021 47:26


    In this episode, we analyse Chelsea's shock defeat to West Brom and Arsenal's dismal performance against Liverpool. We also have a look into Europe and see how Atletico Madrid have squandered a huge lead in La Liga

    Episode 19: There's Always a First

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2021 48:56


    In our latest episode, we discuss how Mumbai City FC won their maiden ISL title and how Arteta won his first North London Derby!!

    Episode 18: The Red Letter Weekend

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 49:43


    In this episode, we analyse how Manchester United ended Manchester City's 28-match unbeaten run. We also discuss on how Liverpool got into their current crisis situation and look into some big derbies across Europe. 

    Episode 17: And then there was Tuchel

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2021 57:54


    In this episode, we discuss Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel's style of football following their latest games, an impressive victory over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League and their recent stalemate against Manchester United. 

    Episode 16: Don Carlo's Heroics

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2021 55:37


    In this episode, we tactically analyse the Milan Derby as well as the Merseyside Derby. We also discuss the Mbappe Show at Camp Nou and predict a few scorelines in our "Paul the Octopus" section!!

    Episode 15: The Reds' Blues

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2021 35:45


    In this episode, we discuss Liverpool's shocking defeat to Leicester City and analyse Manchester City's dominance. We also start a new Paul The Octopus section!!

    Episode 14: Woeful Days at Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 46:04


    In this episode, we analyse how Manchester City beat Liverpool at Anfield for the first time since 2003. We also look into Manchester United's 3-3 draw to Everton and Chelsea's midweek victory over local rivals Tottenham Hotspur. 

    Episode 13: The Forwards Dilemma

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 48:07


    In this episode, we analyse the Arsenal vs Manchester United stalemate. We also discuss on what has been the most impressive change in Tuchel's Chelsea as well as the changes Jose Mourinho should make in the absence of his talisman, Harry Kane. 

    Special: The Year of Bruno

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2021 41:14


    In this Tactical Stand Special, we talk about the impact that Bruno Fernandes has had on the Manchester United team, as he completes a year at the club.

    Episode 12: The "Frank" Report

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 44:28


    In this episode, we discuss Frank Lampard's recent sacking and where it went wrong, whilst also analysing Liverpool's dreadful week!

    Episode 11: The Midfield Conundrum

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2021 54:43


    In our latest podcast, the team alongside football writer Kaustabh Pandey discuss Liverpool and Manchester United's stalemate, Barcelona's Supercopa final defeat to Athletic Club and Inter Milan's brilliant victory over Juventus. 

    Episode 10: When Bayern got Bayern'd

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 47:07


    In this episode, we discuss how Bayern Munich got a taste of their own medicine in their first defeat since September, and how Manchester City got the better of their local rivals Manchester United to reach a 4th consecutive Carabao Cup final!

    Episode 9: Lampard in Trouble?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2021 59:09


    In our latest episode, we discuss what Lampard got wrong and what Pep got right in their weekend matchup. We also delved into the teams in-form, Arsenal and Manchester United and their tactics.  

    Episode 8: A Big Sam Masterclass

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2020 50:34


    In this episode, we discuss Arsenal's victory over local rivals Chelsea, how impressed we were with West Brom's defensive approach and how unimpressed we were with Tottenham Hotspur's defensive approach. 

    Episode 7: Mourinho Misery

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 47:50


    In this episode, we discuss Mourinho and Tottenham Hotspur's problems following their two consecutive defeats, should Marcelo Bielsa change his approach in matches and how Bayern Munich reached the top of the table at Christmas.

    Episode 6: A Manchester Derby to Forget

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2020 52:36


    In our latest episode, we discuss Ole and Pep's tactics in their Manchester Derby stalemate, what happened when the two G.O.A.T's faced off and why Atletico Madrid can't beat their local rivals Real Madrid

    Episode 5: A Very White North London

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2020 51:24


    In this episode, we discuss the things that went right and wrong in the North London Derby, how Barcelona slumped to defeat against newly promoted side Cadiz and what Leipzig did to challenge champions Bayern Munich!

    Episode 4: The London and Kolkata Derby

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 51:05


    In this episode, we discuss how Mourinho returned to his old tricks, how Manchester United completed a terrific second-half comeback and what happened in "the biggest football match in Asia"! 

    Episode 3: The Three M's - Mourinho, Marcelo and Milan

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2020 57:01


    In this episode, we discuss how Mourinho got the better of Pep again, how Leeds play a "high risk, high reward" style of football and how AC Milan beat Napoli, with help from a certain "young" forward called Zlatan!     

    Special: The Curious Case of Charlton - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020 32:05


    In the second part of this Tactical Stand special, we cover Charlton's situation in the last two years. What happened right after owner Roland Duchâtelet left, how circumstances suddenly got worse, why the club was in fear of going into administration during lockdown and finally whether their current situation is a blessing or curse!

    Special: The Curious Case of Charlton - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2020 31:17


    In the first part of this Tactical Stand Special, we discuss about Charlton Athletic and their troubles following their relegation from the Premier League in 2007. We then exclusively cover the "dark years" under then-owner Roland Duchâtelet. 

    Episode 2: Villans Victorious

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2020 44:10


    In our second episode, we discuss how Aston Villa shocked Arsenal on home territory, how Klopp and Pep played "a game of chess" and how Bayern Munich won yet another Der Klassiker Derby! 

    Episode 1: Gunners Glory, Devils Despair

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2020 44:09


    In our first episode, we discuss on how Arteta got the better of Ole, how Antonio's injury has caused more problems than expected and how Pep is getting the best of an out-of-position Cancelo.

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