Podcast

Week In The Tackle

News, Soccer, Sports, Sports News

We look back at the last week in the world of football and/or soccer (whatever you prefer) and tackle the things we thought were interesting.

@tomrenniesoccer hosts!

Soccer chart
#146
Episodes
305
Releases
Twice a week
Typical length
35 min
On air since
2021
Latest episode
1 day ago

Episodes

305 episodes, newest first

  1. Liverpool Get Arsenaled, Manchester United Give Up & Tom Can’t Stand Nuno

    Show notes

    It’s a loaded Monday Monologue as Tom Rennie discusses Arsenal’s win over Liverpool, the Reds needing to learn the Dark Arts, Manchester United’s pitiful loss to Chelsea, Brighton taking down Manchester City, Tom’s disdain for Nuno & more! Sorry Tim.

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    41 min
  2. Liverpool v Arsenal - a meeting of two contenders?

    Show notes

    Arsenal expert Adrian Clarke joins us to reflect on being battered by the cod army, can they get back to their rightful plaice against Liverpool?

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    20 min
  3. Villains Beat the Villains & Carrick is not the Problem at Manchester United

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    It’s a loaded Monday Monologue as Tom Rennie discusses Manchester United’s embarrassing loss to Bournemouth, United’s problems coming down to the ownership, Aston Villa’s big win over Manchester City, Tottenham finally coming good (told you) and of course, some West Ham rantings and rumblings! Sorry Tim.

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    45 min
  4. Danny Higginbotham on (Another) Manchester United Meltdown

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    He played for all the worst teams you know, and now he’s one of the top analysts in the game. Our friend Danny Higginbotham sits down with Tom Rennie to discuss the ongoing misery at his beloved Manchester United… From the embarrassing loss to Como, Bruno Fernandes scathing postmatch comments, how embarrassing it is for a captain to speak publicly like that, the lack of consequences or leadership at the club, if Michael Carrick will survive and more. Tom and Danny cover it all! Sorry Tim.

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    32 min
  5. Can Brighton Win the Premier League?

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    It’s the Monday Monologue as Tom Rennie recaps Chelsea’s win over Everton, Jordan Henderson much-needed leadership for the Blues, Everton’s dismal display, Christian Norgaard’s historically bad cameo and Brighton continuing to dominate the league. Wouldn’t it be great if the Seagulls won the whole thing? Sorry Tim.

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    35 min
  6. Melissa Reddy on Manchester City’s Defiance & Antonio Conte’s Second Attempt at Manchester United

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    The fantastic Melissa Reddy joins Tom Rennie to discuss the ongoing Manchester City case, a story that she’s covered since 2018… from the attitude of the Manchester City fans, Pep Guardiola’s defiance throughout the entire process, including his infamous press conference saying he will leave if he’s being lied to, if Man City games should be taken off television… Mel covers it all. Then, with the news that Antonio Conte is open to coaching Manchester United, she details the Italian’s first attempt to get the job in 2021. Sorry Tim.

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    26 min
  7. Stay Humble? Not at Man City.

    Show notes

    Tom Rennie looks back at the weekend and tackles Manchester City's revelling in their guilt at Anfield, but at great cost to the rest of us, and themselves. Plus, Alvaro Arbeloa is already playing the Real Madrid card at Fulham, and it's the return of 'what is going on inside Nuno's head'!

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    44 min
  8. Enzo Maresca gives a masterclass in Man City PR, Simon Bajkowski joins us.

    Show notes

    Simon Bajkowski from the Manchester Evening News joins Tom Rennie to discuss Enzo Maresca's first press conference since Man City were found guilty of charges relating to financial breaches over a decade.

    Tom also looks ahead to the Liverpool game on Sunday.

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    32 min
  9. Manchester City Are Cheats

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    It’s the story that rocked the football world… and of course Tom was off when it broke. He’s back to break down Manchester City reportedly being found guilty of 114 charges relating to breaches of the Premier League’s financial rules, from the systematic issues with financial disparity in the game to what sort of punishments City could (and should) face. Sorry Tim.

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    35 min
  10. Paul Parker on the England Team & Why Can’t Tom Drink at the Match?

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    Former Manchester United, Chelsea and England defender Paul Parker joins Tom Rennie to discuss England under Thomas Tuchel, what comes next after the World Cup and what we can learn from this international break. Then, Tom explains why he thinks fans should be allowed to drink alcohol in the stands at football matches in England — an idea backed by the new Prime Minister. Sorry Tim.

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    37 min
  11. Clueless De Zerbi & No One is Scared of Arsenal

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    Tottenham are in trouble and it’s Roberto De Zerbi who seems fragile, nobody has ever called it the Dockers Derby, and Arsenal are getting found out because the old ways don’t work. Tom Rennie recaps all the major storylines on Week in the Tackle! Sorry Tim.

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    38 min
  12. Dave Kitson on being a Secret Tottenham Fan & the trouble with Roberto De Zerbi

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    Former Stoke City, Portsmouth & Sheffield United striker Dave Kitson sits down with Tom Rennie to discuss playing for other clubs while supporting Tottenham, to preview a massive clash between Aston Villa and Spurs and to explain why he’s already worried about Roberto De Zerbi at his beloved club. Then, Tom laments the current state of the Carabao Cup. Sorry Tim.

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    35 min
  13. Manchester Derby Controversy, Delusional De Zerbi & Nottingham Forest on the Rise

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    It’s a Monologue Monday with Tom Rennie as he breaks down all of the drama surrounding the Manchester Derby, Roberto De Zerbi’s strange comments as Tottenham continues to slide and Nottingham Forest’s impressive win over Aston Villa. Plus, Tom remembers West Ham legend Ludek Miklosko. Sorry Tim.

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    37 min
  14. Big Six Greed & Scott Saunders on Manchester United

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    Tom Rennie is joined by Scott Saunders of the Promised Land Podcast to recap Manchester United’s win over Sabah in the Champions League and to preview this week’s Manchester Derby. Then, Tom dives into the Premier League Big Six’s opposition to the collective sale of commercial rights. Sorry Tim.

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    32 min
  15. Is Kai Havertz the Key for Arsenal & Everton’s Surprising Star

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    Tom Rennie looks back at Everton’s star summer signing, checks notes, Ainsley Maitland-Niles, and incredible equalizer against Man United, talks about Neco Williams disallowed goal which they got right on VAR for the wrong reasons, praises Kai Havertz, but doesn’t like the look of Fulham. Sorry Tim.

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    36 min
  16. Everton’s Shambolic Window, Adrian Clarke on Arsenal-Chelsea & Celebrating Goals Without VAR

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    Our friend Adrian Clarke of talkSPORT joins us to preview the massive match between Arsenal & Chelsea. Plus, Tom shares his thoughts on Everton’s disastrous transfer window, if the Toffees are a threat to go down, and enjoying West Ham’s time in the Championship (so far). Sorry Tim.

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    33 min
  17. The Mavericks are back at Man City & Chelsea! Plus Isak isn't looking so good.

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    @tomrennie soccer has his Monday monologue on the weekend that was! He's happy to see the mavericks back in Cherki, Palmer and more... but was not impressed by Isak, Spurs and the Old Trafford roof!

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    39 min
  18. Will signing Emi Martinez make Chelsea number one challengers to Arsenal?

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    @tomrenniesoccer went to Fulham v Chelsea on Monday and was really impressed by the Blues, and thought they were a top goalkeeper away from being challengers. Do they now have one?

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    20 min
  19. Manchester United mauled, Spurs spanked & Villa vanquished!

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    @tomrenniesoccer looks back at the first weekend of Premier League weekend! He was doing the commentary of Hull v Man U, did he see it coming? Also some thoughts on Spurs & Villa, plus why the way you leave a club matters.

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    35 min
  20. Arsenal thrash Coventry as the Premier League begins!

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    @tomrenniesoccer just got back from Arsenal's thrashing of Coventry, and gives you his review! Are the Gunners going to walk the title, how bad were Coventry, and why doesn't everyone give a poster away with the programme?

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    26 min