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Ova D Ba

127 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago -

Ova D Ba hosts & students of the game: Abdullah-Isa Amole & Sodiq Ganiyu tactically analyse various games in the English Premier League & UEFA Champions League, focusing on specifics rather than cliches that hide the detail & improving the quality of tactical discussion with their audience & anyone who'll listen. Along with the above, Ova D Ba will discuss issues adjacent to the game that pique the interest such as: 'how you measure a manager's success', 'which other major refereeing decisions were met with as much acrimony as VAR' & 'the fear factor in football', as well as major sporting books regarding formations, psychology & strategy. Ova D Ba are yet to win any Premier league trophies but hope you'll over look that & enjoy discussing football with us!

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Episodes

S2E41 - Lacking Bite

February 25, 2021 08:00 - 54 minutes - 40.8 MB

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 ...

S2E40 - Darkest Day this Century (LIV vs EVE EPL 2020/21)

February 22, 2021 08:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MB

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 ...

S2E39 - Different Opposition, Same Result (BAR v PSG UCL 2020/21)

February 19, 2021 08:00 - 57 minutes - 40.8 MB

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, Mau...

S2E38 - The Gun Show (MNC v TOT EPL 2020/21)

February 15, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 44.7 MB

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 defensi...

S2E37 - A Crisis of Confidence (LIV vs MNC EPL 2020/21)

February 09, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 46.9 MB

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: htt...

S2E36 - Podcasting by Numbers (ARS vs MNU EPL 2020/21)

January 31, 2021 08:00 - 48 minutes - 33.8 MB

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...

S2E35 - Arsenal's Young Blood (SOU v ARS EPL 2020/21)

January 28, 2021 08:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MB

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 t...

S2E34 - Normal Service Has Resumed

January 24, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 50.3 MB

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 – Intro 00:01:07 – 00:02:05 – Plan for the Show 00:02:05 – 00:30:41 – UCL Knockout Prediction...

S2E33 - Top 6 Pragmatism Or Just Another Draw? (LIV vs MNU EPL 2020/21)

January 20, 2021 08:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MB

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...

S2E32 - Just Buy Better Players

January 10, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MB

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 – Intro 00:00:49 – 00:02:57 – Plans for the Show 00:02:57 – 00:25:24 – Chelsea 00:25:24 – 00:38:31 – Manchester City 00:26:...

S2E31 - Deadly Duo Decimate Leeds (TOT vs LEE EPL 2020/21)

January 03, 2021 08:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MB

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 – 00:0...

S2E30 - Make Chelsea's Attack Great Again (ARS vs CHE EPL 2020/21)

December 27, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 45 MB

 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...

S2E29 - Great Scott! (MNU vs LEE EP 2020/21)

December 21, 2020 08:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MB

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’...

S2E29 - Great Scott! (MNU vs LEE EPL 2020/21)

December 21, 2020 08:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MB

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’...

S2E28 - Lucky Liverpool (LIV vs TOT EPL 2020/21)

December 18, 2020 08:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MB

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! ...

S2E27 - Boring In Spite of Ole? (MNU vs MNC EPL 2020/21)

December 13, 2020 08:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MB

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 tea...

S2E26 - Knockoff Gladbach Knocked Out (BMG vs RMA UCL 2020/21)

December 10, 2020 08:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MB

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...

S2E26 - Knockoff Gladbach Knocked Out

December 10, 2020 08:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MB

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...

S2E25 - Money over Hardwork (CHE vs LEE EPL 2020/21)

December 06, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MB

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!...

S2E24 - Listen! (BVB vs LAZ UCL 2020/21)

December 03, 2020 08:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MB

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 ...

S2E23 - London is...Light Blue (CHE vs TOT EPL 2020/21)

November 30, 2020 08:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MB

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 settle...

S2E22 - Atalanta's Revenge (LIV vs ATA UCL 2020/21)

November 27, 2020 08:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MB

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...

S2E22 - Atalanta's Revenge

November 27, 2020 08:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MB

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...

S2E21 - 33% Possession, 100% of the Points (TOT vs MNC EPL 2020/21)

November 22, 2020 08:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MB

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...

S2E20 - Glad I'm Not a Betting Man (EPL 2020/21)

November 18, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 60.8 MB

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 – Intro 00:01:22 – 00:02:32 – International Break 00:02:37 – 00:10:19 – They Saw a Game: MNC vs LIV 00:10:19 – 00:59:45 – Over- and Underachievers 00:59:4...

S2E20 - Glad I'm Not a Betting Man

November 18, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 60.8 MB

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 – Intro 00:01:22 – 00:02:32 – International Break 00:02:37 – 00:10:19 – They Saw a Game: MNC vs LIV 00:10:19 – 00:59:45 – Over- and Underachievers 00:59:4...

S2E19 - A Damp Squib (MNC vs LIV EPL 2020/21)

November 09, 2020 08:00 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MB

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 descriptio...

S2E18 - A Fierce Fight for Third (RMA vs INT UCL 2020/21)

November 04, 2020 08:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MB

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 goa...

S2E17 - Arsenal Partey-ing before Lockdown (MNU v ARS EPL 2020/21)

November 02, 2020 08:00 - 54 minutes - 37.1 MB

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 D...

S2E16 - Where's Ronaldo? (JUV v BAR UCL 2020/21)

October 29, 2020 08:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MB

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 Koem...

S2E15 - Bore Draw (MNU vs CHE EPL 2020/21)

October 25, 2020 07:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MB

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...

S2E14 - Bayern's Box to Box Domination (BAY vs AM UCL 2020/21)

October 22, 2020 07:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MB

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 ...

S2E13 - Deja Vu (PSG vs MNU 2020/21 UCL)

October 21, 2020 07:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MB

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 sim...

S2E12 - Textbook Wolves (LEE vs WOL EPL 2020/21)

October 20, 2020 07:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MB

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 w...

S2E11 - The Big Picture

October 19, 2020 07:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MB

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 w...

S2E10 - Proving Doubters Wrong (EVE vs LIV 2020/21 EPL)

October 18, 2020 07:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MB

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 Evert...

S2E10 - Proving Doubters Wrong (EVE vs LIV EPL 2020/21)

October 18, 2020 07:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MB

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 Evert...

S2E9 - Champions League Predictions

October 16, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 47.8 MB

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...

S2E8 - Pro: At Least We Did Not Get Thrashed by Villa... (MNU vs TOT EPL 2020/21)

October 05, 2020 07:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MB

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 i...

S2E7 - Fascinating and Frenetic Football (LEE vs MNC EPL 2020/21)

October 04, 2020 07:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MB

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 ...

S2E6 - Meta-Analysis (LIV vs ARS EPL 2020/21)

September 29, 2020 07:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MB

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: 00:00:0...

S2E5 - What Inferiority Complex? (MNC vs LEI EPL 2020/21)

September 29, 2020 07:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MB

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 itsel...

S2E4 - Saiss Slip-Up

September 24, 2020 07:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MB

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 – Intro 00:00:52 – 00:01:54 – Call to Action 00:01:56 – 00:18:11 – Thoughts on the Game 00:0...

S2E4 - Saiss Slip-Up (WOL vs MNC EPL 2020/21)

September 24, 2020 07:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MB

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 – Intro 00:00:52 – 00:01:54 – Call to Action 00:01:56 – 00:18:11 – Thoughts on the Game 00:0...

S2E4 - Saiss Slip & Slide (WOL vs MNC EPL 2020/21)

September 24, 2020 07:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MB

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 – Intro 00:00:52 – 00:01:54 – Call to Action 00:01:56 – 00:18:11 – Thoughts on the Game 00:0...

S2E3 - Please Someone Stop Liverpool (CHE vs LIV English Premier League 2020/21)

September 21, 2020 07:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MB

Link to match highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aACJVPHuN3U New 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 – 00:00:5...

S2E3 - Please Someone Stop Liverpool (CHE vs LIV EPL 2020/21)

September 21, 2020 07:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MB

Link to match highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aACJVPHuN3U New 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 – 00:00:5...

S2E2 - The Champions (LIV vs LEE EPL 2020/21)

September 14, 2020 07:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MB

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 def...

S1E44 - Whatever Men Can Do... (OL vs WLF UWCL 2019/20)

September 01, 2020 07:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MB

Link to match highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2oHDo_y7GI Link 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, t...

S1E44 - Whatever Men Can Do... (OL vs WLF UCL 2019/20)

September 01, 2020 07:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MB

Link to match highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2oHDo_y7GI Link 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, t...

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