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The Overlap Breakdown: The Football Tactics Show

The Overlap Breakdown: The Football Tactics Show

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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!


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The Overlap Breakdown: The Football Tactics Show - Champions League Semi-Final Preview, Predictions & Analysis | The Overlap Breakdown
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04/28/25 • 42 min

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.


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.


From Arsenal’s pressing patterns to Barcelona’s possession puzzles, we break down the key tactical trends shaping both ties, the standout players to watch, and what each manager needs to get right to book their ticket to the final. This is your essential preview for two of the most fascinating semi-finals in years.


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The Overlap Breakdown: The Football Tactics Show - Tuanzebe: Ronaldo’s Secret to Success & Defending Against Neymar | The Overlap Breakdown
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02/24/25 • 52 min

Welcome to The Overlap Breakdown! This episode, our host and analyst, Harrison, heads to Suffolk to sit down with Axel Tuanzebe, now playing under Kieran McKenna in the Premier League with Ipswich Town. Axel opens up about his journey at Manchester United under both José Mourinho and Ole Gunnar Solskjær, shares invaluable advice from Cristiano Ronaldo, reflects on his experience playing abroad with Napoli, and relives the thrill of securing promotion with Aston Villa through the Championship Playoff final at Wembley.

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The Overlap Breakdown: The Football Tactics Show - Are Modern Football Tactics Making The Game BORING?! | The Overlap Breakdown
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03/20/25 • 36 min

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?

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The Overlap Breakdown: The Football Tactics Show - Why Strikers Are Disappearing from Modern Football | The Overlap Breakdown
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02/21/25 • 34 min

Welcome to The Overlap Breakdown Podcast! Our analysts, Harrison and Umir, sit down to explore how the death of the classic 4-4-2 and two-man strike partnerships, combined with the rise of individual coaching and the demand for positional versatility, have reshaped the role of the No. 9. With modern tactical setups prioritising rigid structures both in and out of possession, teams now give up far less space, making it harder than ever for traditional strikers to thrive. From pressing systems to fluid attacking rotations, we’ll explain why classic goal-scorers are becoming a dying breed and whether the striker role, as we once knew it, is truly extinct.

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The Overlap Breakdown: The Football Tactics Show - Abdoulaye Doucoure: Ancelotti’s Philosophy & Moyes’ Everton Tactics | The Overlap Breakdown
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02/10/25 • 61 min

Welcome to The Overlap Breakdown Podcast! Our analysts, Harrison and Umir, sit down with special guest Abdoulaye Doucoure to discuss his journey through football, from being coached by Carlo Ancelotti to experiencing his lowest moments as a professional under Frank Lampard. In this episode, they explore how Sean Dyche’s tactics and coaching are often misunderstood, how David Moyes’ tactical tweaks have helped stabilise Everton and the importance of faith in football during Doucoure’s career. Get an exclusive insight into the philosophies, challenges, and key moments that have shaped Doucoure’s time in the Premier League.

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The Overlap Breakdown: The Football Tactics Show - Amorim’s United Struggle & Are Arsenal’s Title Hopes Over? | The Overlap Breakdown
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01/21/25 • 58 min

Welcome to Episode 7 of The Overlap Breakdown Podcast! Join Harrison and Umir, professional football analysts, as they dive into another thrilling Premier League weekend. Are Arsenal out of the title race after a frustrating 2-2 draw with Aston Villa? What’s behind Manchester United’s struggles as they lose 3-1 to Brighton at home? Are Liverpool running away with the league? Plus, Manchester City get back on track with a 6-0 thrashing of Ipswich Town with Andoni Iraola’s Bournemouth flying high, just one point off the Champions League places!

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The Overlap Breakdown: The Football Tactics Show - Inside Liverpool’s Recruitment Revolution: The Data, Scouting, & Strategy | The Overlap Breakdown
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03/03/25 • 71 min

Welcome to The Overlap Breakdown!


This episode, our host and analyst, Harrison, sits down with Patrick Montgomery, the former Lead Recruitment Analyst for Liverpool, who played a pivotal role in scouting and signing top talents for both Jürgen Klopp and Arne Slot.


Patrick shares exclusive insights into how he helped identify and recruit world-class players like Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mané, Virgil van Dijk, and more, shaping one of the most dominant teams in modern football.


He also breaks down Liverpool’s evolving recruitment strategies, the challenges of scouting elite talent, and what it takes to build a squad capable of competing at the highest level.


If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and consider leaving a five-star review to help others find the show.


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The Overlap Breakdown: The Football Tactics Show - One Perfect Signing For EVERY Premier League Club | The Overlap Breakdown
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01/15/25 • 52 min

This week, Harrison and Umir take on the challenge of nominating one perfect signing for every Premier League club this transfer window!


From title contenders to relegation battlers, we’ll explore the ideal player each team should target to address their biggest needs and elevate their squad.


Join us as we break down how these potential signings could transform their new clubs, whether it’s solving tactical weaknesses, adding depth, or bringing a creative spark.


From rising stars to seasoned pros, we’ll highlight why these players fit the bill and how they could make an instant impact this season.


Subscribe to The Overlap Breakdown now and never miss an episode. And if you’re enjoying the show, please consider leaving us a five-star review to help others discover the show. Thank you for listening!


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The Overlap Breakdown: The Football Tactics Show - Ex-Arsenal Academy Coach on Saka’s Growth & Nwaneri’s Rise | The Overlap Breakdown
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01/02/25 • 60 min

Welcome to The Overlap Breakdown Podcast. This week, Harrison sits down with special guest Temisan Williams, a former Arsenal and Spurs academy coach with a wealth of experience in youth development.


In this episode, they dive into Bukayo Saka’s incredible breakthrough at Arsenal, Ethan Nwaneri’s rapid rise through the ranks, and what makes "The Arsenal Way" so unique.


Temisan also shares insights on the role of biomechanics in modern coaching and how it’s revolutionising player performance. Get an exclusive look into the philosophies and techniques behind nurturing the next generation of football stars.


Subscribe to The Overlap Breakdown now and never miss an episode. And if you’re enjoying the show, please consider leaving us a five-star review to help others discover the show. Thank you for listening!


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The Overlap Breakdown: The Football Tactics Show - Ten Hag On The Brink? & Saka Running Riot | The Overlap Breakdown EP 2

Ten Hag On The Brink? & Saka Running Riot | The Overlap Breakdown EP 2

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10/08/24 • 63 min

Welcome to the latest episode of The Overlap Breakdown Podcast! Join Harrison and special guest Carl Anka from The Athletic as they break down the weekend’s biggest results.


Can Bukayo Saka break Thierry Henry’s record for most assists in a Premier League season? Is this the beginning of the end for Erik ten Hag at Manchester United after five winless games? And could Liverpool push themselves into the title race under Arne Slot, with nine wins in his first ten matches in charge?


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How many episodes does The Overlap Breakdown: The Football Tactics Show have?

The Overlap Breakdown: The Football Tactics Show currently has 21 episodes available.

What topics does The Overlap Breakdown: The Football Tactics Show cover?

The podcast is about Premier League, News, Football, Podcasts, Epl, Sports, Soccer, Analysis and Sports News.

What is the most popular episode on The Overlap Breakdown: The Football Tactics Show?

The episode title 'Abdoulaye Doucoure: Ancelotti’s Philosophy & Moyes’ Everton Tactics | The Overlap Breakdown' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Overlap Breakdown: The Football Tactics Show?

The average episode length on The Overlap Breakdown: The Football Tactics Show is 53 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Overlap Breakdown: The Football Tactics Show released?

Episodes of The Overlap Breakdown: The Football Tactics Show are typically released every 10 days, 15 hours.

When was the first episode of The Overlap Breakdown: The Football Tactics Show?

The first episode of The Overlap Breakdown: The Football Tactics Show was released on Sep 30, 2024.

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