The Overlap Breakdown: The Football Tactics Show

The Overlap Breakdown is a weekly football tactics show that brings expert analysis and insights directly to the fans. Join Harrison and Umir as they dive into the weekend’s biggest results, preview the upcoming fixtures, and interview key figures from the football world - ranging from pundits and academy scouts to first-team managers. Get ready for the definitive, in-depth exploration of the beautiful game. Subscribe now and never miss an episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Overlap Breakdown: The Football Tactics Show is a sports podcast hosted by The Overlap, with 22 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #22

  Tom Keane: Former Head of Negotiations at Manchester United | The Overlap Breakdown Podcast

  May 12, 20251h 3mS1

  Welcome back to The Overlap Breakdown! In this episode, our host, Harrison, sits down with Tom Keane, Partner at Brandsmiths and former Head of Negotiations at Manchester United. Tom gives us an exclusive look behind the scenes of the high-stakes summer transfer window of 2022, where he played a key role in securing major signings for the club. From bringing Casemiro in from Real Madrid to negotiating complex deals for Antony and Lisandro Martínez from Ajax, Tom opens up about the triumphs, the tensions, and the tough decisions that shaped United’s squad that summer. He also reflects on the cha...

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  Episode #21

  Champions League Semi-Final Preview, Predictions & Analysis | The Overlap Breakdown

  Apr 27, 202543 minS1

  <p>Welcome back to The Overlap Breakdown Podcast. Today, we’re diving into this week’s Champions League semi-finals, where the stakes couldn’t be higher. </p><br><p>Our expert analysts HTO and Umir go deep on how Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal are preparing to navigate the chaos and control of Luis Enrique’s PSG. On the other side of the bracket, we examine how Simone Inzaghi’s Inter Milan are evolving into Europe’s most complete side — and whether Hansi Flick’s Barcelona have the sharpness in attack to put them away. </p><br><p>From Arsenal’s pressing patterns to...

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  Episode #20

  Laurie Whitwell on Manchester Derby, Ruben Amorim & Transfers News | The Overlap Breakdown

  Apr 8, 20251h 4mS1

  <p>Welcome back to The Overlap Breakdown - where we're joined by Laurie Whitwell, The Athletic’s Manchester United correspondent.</p><br><p>We delve into the significant developments at Old Trafford. We'll explore Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s influence on the club’s direction, the tactical approach of Ruben Amorim as the team’s manager, and the potential signing of a new striker in Liam Delap. </p><br><p>We’ll also discuss the latest on Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford's loan situations, and dive into the club’s transfer plans for the upcoming summer window. </p><br><p>Join us as we bre...

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  Episode #19

  Al-Ettifaq’s Head of Scouting: Recruiting In Premier League, MLS & Saudi Pro League | The Overlap Breakdown

  Mar 25, 202550 minS1

  Welcome back to The Overlap Breakdown! In this episode, our host, Harrison, sits down with Thomas Spring, the Head of Scouting for Al-Ettifaq in the Saudi Pro League. Thomas shares exclusive insights into his work in scouting across three clubs in three leagues: Bournemouth under Eddie Howe in the Premier League, New York Redbulls in Major League Soccer and currently the Saudi Pro League. He discusses the differences in player identification, recruitment strategies, and the unique challenges each league presents. With Saudi Arabia’s rapidly growing football infrastructure and ambitions to elevate the domestic game, Thomas also explores the exciting fu...

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  Episode #18

  Are Modern Football Tactics Making The Game BORING?! | The Overlap Breakdown

  Mar 20, 202537 minS1

  Welcome back to The Overlap Breakdown, in this episode, we’re diving into a question that’s been floating around - has football lost its Mavericks? Has the game become too robotic, too tactical, and ultimately... boring? We’ll explore whether the modern obsession with fitness, structure, and results has stripped football of its personality, both on and off the pitch. Do managers have a duty to entertain, or is getting a result at all costs the only thing that matters? Join the debate and let us know—is football still as exciting as it once was?<p > Hosted on Acast. S...

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