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
S1E43 - Kings of Europe (PSG v BAY UCL 2019/20)
August 25, 2020 07:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MBLink to match highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWkz3_J3VqI On this episode the Over the Bar hosts tactically analyse the final match of the UEFA Champions League, between PSG and Bayern Munich in Lisbon. PSG’s squad were built to try and win this competition but have failed to get beyond the quarter finals on most occasions. However, this season they made it to the final and have to face many people’s favourites, Bayern Munich. We dissect the tactics, the goals and also the id...
S1E42 - Nothing to See Here (OL vs BAY UCL 2019/20)
August 21, 2020 07:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MBLink to match highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aF_KoDnDgn0 Over the Bar tactically analyse the Olympique Lyonnais versus Bayern game. This game was predictable and predictably we went well off track to talk about Kepa and Goalkeeper analysis. Enjoy! P.S. Sorry about some of the noise artefacts (beard scratching and leather sofa noises) in the audio, we’re trying some new lapel microphones and not used to them yet. Sources: Available in description on the YouTube version...
¿Más Que un Club? (RBL vs AM and BAR vs BAY UCL 2019/20)
August 16, 2020 07:00 - 2 hours - 89.8 MBLink to match highlights: RB Leipzig versus Atletico Madrid https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wUBPgpgXyM Barcelona versus Bayern Munich https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJTemDPTYIA This is a day of morning for our memory of Barcelona. On this episode we tactically analyse Atletico RB Leipzig vs Madrid and Barcelona vs Bayern Munich. Real Madrid and Barcelona have dominated this competition for numerous years but these ties signal a change of the guard. Along with picking through the debris,...
S1E41 - ¿Más Que un Futbolista? (RBL vs AM and BAR vs BAY UCL 2019/20)
August 16, 2020 07:00 - 2 hours - 89.8 MBLink to match highlights: RB Leipzig versus Atletico Madrid https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wUBPgpgXyM Barcelona versus Bayern Munich https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJTemDPTYIA This is a day of morning for our memory of Barcelona. On this episode we tactically analyse Atletico RB Leipzig vs Madrid and Barcelona vs Bayern Munich. Real Madrid and Barcelona have dominated this competition for numerous years but these ties signal a change of the guard. Along with picking through the debris,...
S1E40 - Here We Go Again (MNC v RM and BAR v NAP UCL 2019/20)
August 10, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 69.3 MBOn this episode the Over the Bar hosts tactically analyse the UEFA Champions League 2nd legs; Manchester City vs Real Madrid and Barcelona vs Napoli. The former was balanced in favour of Manchester City whilst the latter was honours even. Both Manchester City and Barcelona haven’t won their domestic titles and feel they have something to prove in European competition, especially the former after overcoming the Fifa Fair Play alleged breach. Besides the matches we also briefly discuss the dif...
S1E40 - Aw Snap Here We Go Again (MNC v RM and BAR v NAP UCL 2019/20)
August 10, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 69.3 MBOn this episode the Over the Bar hosts tactically analyse the UEFA Champions League 2nd legs; Manchester City vs Real Madrid and Barcelona vs Napoli. The former was balanced in favour of Manchester City whilst the latter was honours even. Both Manchester City and Barcelona haven’t won their domestic titles and feel they have something to prove in European competition, especially the former after overcoming the Fifa Fair Play alleged breach. Besides the matches we also briefly discuss the dif...
S1E39 - Squeaky Bum Time (LEI v MNU EPL 2019/20)
July 27, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBLink to match highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HVgi-pKsvU On this episode we tactically analyse the decider for the final Champions League spot. Leicester City raced away early during the season into 2nd then 3rd behind Liverpool and Manchester City but were severely hampered by injuries and suspensions during the Restart. Manchester United have had a mean record before and during Restart, with a long unbeaten run culminating in a chance at Champions League football next seas...
S1E39 - Squeaky Bum Time (LEI v MNU 2019/20 EPL)
July 27, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBLink to match highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HVgi-pKsvU On this episode we tactically analyse the decider for the final Champions League spot. Leicester City raced away early during the season into 2nd then 3rd behind Liverpool and Manchester City but were severely hampered by injuries and suspensions during the Restart. Manchester United have had a mean record before and during Restart, with a long unbeaten run culminating in a chance at Champions League football next seas...
S1E38 - Bobby Dazzler and Liverpool Shine in Thriller (LIV vs CHE EPL 2019/20)
July 23, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 53 MBLink to match highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQnuBjMmCSw In the last game of the season, Liverpool were looking to halt the slide with a match against Chelsea who have secured a Champions League spot. Although there was naught but pride to play for, given the pedigree of the two teams and Liverpool wanting to prove a point after throwing away points to the on again off again Arsenal this game thankfully delivered. With 8 goals and an extra time at the end touching on Catenac...
S1E37 - Harry Kane, 2nd to None! (TOT vs LEI 2019/20 EPL)
July 20, 2020 07:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBLink to match highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNb8Hc2Tj9Q Mourinho has never lost to Leicester City and was aiming to keep it that way and spoil Leicester’s party. In this week’s episode we tactically analyse this meeting and the continuing saga that is European qualification. No frills this week, just tactical analysis to keep it short. Enjoy! Time stamps: 00:09 – 00:49 – Intro 00:49 – 01:16 – Call to Action 07:35 – 13:44 – Thoughts on the Game 13:44 – 21:33 – Tottenha...
S1E36 - Is It An Error If Your Season Is Already Over? (ARS vs LIV and LEI vs SHU 2019/20 EPL)
July 17, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 80.8 MBLink to match highlights: Arsenal versus Liverpool https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqLJw8OYHHI Leicester City versus Sheffield United https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiVDB7GT7yU During this BUMPER episode Over the Bar have analysed Liverpool versus Arsenal and Leicester City versus Sheffield United. Liverpool have very little to play for, but in their past 5 English Premier League encounters Liverpool have not lost so it would be intriguing given Arsenal’s late push for European football....
S1E35 - Can't Wait for AFTV's Reaction (TOT vs ARS 2019/20 EPL)
July 13, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBLink to match highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJ0-JO-cxII Mourinho has never lost to Arsenal and Mourinho was going to make certain of that in this match too as Tottenham make a late push for the European spots in this 2020 North London derby. In this episode we tactically analyse this tense battle between the new and old blood, then discuss the Champions League Quarter final draw and the FA’s Homegrown Player Rule. Enjoy! Sources: Moxley N, ‘Premier League and FA clash...
S1E34 - Quality Over Quantity (ARS vs LEI and SHU vs WLV 2019/20 EPL)
July 09, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 50 MBLink to match highlights: Arsenal versus Leicester City https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rEMuZukkfM Sheffield United versus Wolves https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aF-SFO-pYoM To shake things up and keep things from getting too repetitive, we tactically analyse the encounters between top 4 challengers: Arsenal, Leicester City, Wolves and Sheffield United. We touch on why we focus on the traditional top 6 rather than the likes of Sheffield United despite their tactical quirks and get int...
S1E33 - Can We Have a Hand? (SHU vs TOT and WLV vs ARS 2019/20 EPL)
July 05, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 72.6 MBLink to match highlights: Sheffield United versus Tottenham https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwOckEQ3Qu4 Manchester City vs Liverpool https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPr4WE2_d1w Wolverhampton Wanderers versus Arsenal https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wi59qhGcDE On this week’s episodes, we have another BUMPER edition with the hosts tactically analysing some key Premier League 2019/20 fixtures; Sheffield United versus Tottenham, Manchester City versus Liverpool and Wolverhampton Wanderers ve...
S1E32 - (BREAKING) Liverpool are Champions! (MNU vs SHU and CHE vs MNC 2019/20 EPL)
June 26, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 73.6 MBLink to match highlights: Manchester United vs Sheffield United: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhc7zdcgAWw Chelsea vs Manchester City: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVWFEpXX1wA Bumper episode this week as we’re tactically analysing two matches; Manchester United versus Sheffield United (to change things up a little) and Chelsea versus Manchester City. Manchester United needed a win against Sheffield United as Tottenham kept the pressure on for the top 4 spots with a win against relega...
S1E31 - Pogba and Fernandes Rescue United (TOT vs MNU 2019/20 EPL)
June 20, 2020 07:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBLink to match highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VINruPLffzE Manchester United and Tottenham’s first match back in the Premier League after the restart. United lost in a training match against Championship team West Bromwich recently, so we knew that this game could be a bit awkward. Over the Bar tactically analyse this potentially important match in the context of the top 4 race, with dripping praise for Pogba and Fernandes, defensive non-events and some joyous celebrations. Enjo...
S1E31 - Pogba and Fernandes Rescue United (TOT vs MNU EPL 2019/20)
June 20, 2020 07:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBLink to match highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VINruPLffzE Manchester United and Tottenham’s first match back in the Premier League after the restart. United lost in a training match against Championship team West Bromwich recently, so we knew that this game could be a bit awkward. Over the Bar tactically analyse this potentially important match in the context of the top 4 race, with dripping praise for Pogba and Fernandes, defensive non-events and some joyous celebrations. Enjo...
S1E30 - Luiz: "Restart the Restart?" (MNC vs ARS 2019/20 EPL)
June 18, 2020 07:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBLink to match highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OySIByseZQ Finally! The Premier League is back! The Over the Bar hosts rejoice over football being back and giving their lives a bit of meaning after a brief trip down memory lane. No more attritional football. Here we have Manchester City attacking and Arsenal doing their best to not get embarrassed in what was an interesting game considering the circumstances for Arsenal; chasing a top four spot. We tactically analyse this match,...
S1E30 - Luiz: "Restart the Restart?" (MNC vs ARS EPL 2019/20)
June 18, 2020 07:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBLink to match highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OySIByseZQ Finally! The Premier League is back! The Over the Bar hosts rejoice over football being back and giving their lives a bit of meaning after a brief trip down memory lane. No more attritional football. Here we have Manchester City attacking and Arsenal doing their best to not get embarrassed in what was an interesting game considering the circumstances for Arsenal; chasing a top four spot. We tactically analyse this match,...
S1E29 - Cheaters Never Prosper? (URU vs GHA 2010 WC)
June 13, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBLink to match highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3axl6JVrdNs Link to full game: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17hkf5pRorc Over the Bar’s last trip down memory lane before the English Premier League FINALLY restarts. This week we tactically analyse one of the most memorable World Cup matches of all time. We touch on how Suárez’s 200 IQ Hand of God may have proven cheaters prosper but was the optimal play, the Uruguayan warrior spirit is enviable, there is an odd paucity of ambide...
S1E29 - Cheaters Never Prosper? (URU vs GHA WC 2010)
June 13, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBLink to match highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3axl6JVrdNs Link to full game: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17hkf5pRorc Over the Bar’s last trip down memory lane before the English Premier League FINALLY restarts. This week we tactically analyse one of the most memorable World Cup matches of all time. We touch on how Suárez’s 200 IQ Hand of God may have proven cheaters prosper but was the optimal play, the Uruguayan warrior spirit is enviable, there is an odd paucity of ambide...
S1E28 - ¡Viva Iniesta! (NED vs ESP 2010 WC)
June 08, 2020 07:00 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MBLink to match highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDCKxithWK4 A trip down memory lane, to the noisy Soccer City final between the Netherlands and Spain. This was at the height of Guardiola’s Barcelona. They had lost out to Mourinho’s Inter Milan but following their victory in the 2008 Euros they had the opportunity in this final to add to their cabinet on their first attempt against the Dutch, for whom this was their third attempt. Over the Bar tactically analyse the match as well a...
S1E28 - ¡Viva Iniesta! (NED vs ESP WC 2010)
June 08, 2020 07:00 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MBLink to match highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDCKxithWK4 A trip down memory lane, to the noisy Soccer City final between the Netherlands and Spain. This was at the height of Guardiola’s Barcelona. They had lost out to Mourinho’s Inter Milan but following their victory in the 2008 Euros they had the opportunity in this final to add to their cabinet on their first attempt against the Dutch, for whom this was their third attempt. Over the Bar tactically analyse the match as well a...
S1E27 - This is America! (USA vs JPN WWC 2015)
June 01, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 46.6 MBA trip down memory lane for the Over Bar Hosts, to the USA versus Japan rematch after Japan staged a great fight back in the 2011 Women’s World Cup in Germany on penalties. This week we tactically analyse the match, discuss the effect of crowds in the women’s game, why attendance is such a hot button topic and commentary bias. Enjoy! (Apologies for the dip in sound quality for a few minutes at around the 42:00 mark) Sources: Please go to the YouTube video description for the full list of...
S1E27 - This is America! (USA vs JPN 2015 WWC)
June 01, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 46.6 MBA trip down memory lane for the Over Bar Hosts, to the USA versus Japan rematch after Japan staged a great fight back in the 2011 Women’s World Cup in Germany on penalties. This week we tactically analyse the match, discuss the effect of crowds in the women’s game, why attendance is such a hot button topic and commentary bias. Enjoy! (Apologies for the dip in sound quality for a few minutes at around the 42:00 mark) Sources: Please go to the YouTube video description for the full list of...
S1E26 - A Klassik, Right Down to the Score (BVB vs BAY 2019/20 GB)
May 28, 2020 07:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBLink to match highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIQe7H9LS6I This episode, we look forward, to Der Klassiker. Touted as the German Clasico, this game was poised to be a thriller, with Borussia Dortmund still in contention for the title rather than only rans if they beat their rivals. The Over the Bar hosts tactically analyse what turned out to be a gripping game, decided by a ‘wunder goal’. Enjoy! Sources: Premier League, ‘Vardy has chance to topple Cisse as most lethal scorer’ ...
S1E25 - Messi's Only Chance? (GER vs ARG WC 2014)
May 25, 2020 07:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBLink to match highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCcnQiuyUlQ A trip down memory lane to the Maracaña, Brazilian hearts are bleeding after joga bonito has just faced the might of Die Mannschaft and Argentina snuck into the finals via penalties against the Dutch to help Lionel Messi quieten the doubters by winning the greatest trophy in football. We tactically analyse this great World Cup 2014 final, talk about the dangers of outcome-based decision making and how those at the top ...
S1E25 - Messi's Only Chance? (GER vs ARG 2014 WC)
May 25, 2020 07:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBLink to match highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCcnQiuyUlQ A trip down memory lane to the Maracaña, Brazilian hearts are bleeding after joga bonito has just faced the might of Die Mannschaft and Argentina snuck into the finals via penalties against the Dutch to help Lionel Messi quieten the doubters by winning the greatest trophy in football. We tactically analyse this great World Cup 2014 final, talk about the dangers of outcome-based decision making and how those at the top ...
S1E24 - Equally Poor Women's World Cup (USA vs NED WWC 2019)
May 18, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBLink to match highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6VeZAZdff0 A trip down memory lane, but this time we tactically analyse the Women’s World Cup 2019 final in France between the tournament favourites, USA, and the Netherlands. We were worried given last week’s analysis of the men’s World Cup final that this might be a dour affair, but there was a lot to discuss in the game and surrounding the game. Enjoy! Correction: We state that there is higher incidence of injury on artificial ...
S1E24 - Equally Poor Women's World Cup (USA vs NED 2019 WWC)
May 18, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBLink to match highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6VeZAZdff0 A trip down memory lane, but this time we tactically analyse the Women’s World Cup 2019 final in France between the tournament favourites, USA, and the Netherlands. We were worried given last week’s analysis of the men’s World Cup final that this might be a dour affair, but there was a lot to discuss in the game and surrounding the game. Enjoy! Correction: We state that there is higher incidence of injury on artificial ...
S1E23 - Park the Frenching Bus (FRA vs CRO 2018 WC)
May 11, 2020 07:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBLink to match highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybVDF8CbK9o A trip down memory lane to when Mbappe was still a relative unknown, only 2 years ago, at World Cup 2018 in France. We look back at this game and relive the moment when Mbappe established himself on the world stage, Pogba ‘proved’ he was world class despite all the criticism aimed at him by pundits and his manager alike in England. We also discuss the innocence of African football and questionable narratives adopted by som...
S1E23 - Park the Frenching Bus [FRA vs CRO WC 2018]
May 11, 2020 07:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBLink to match highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybVDF8CbK9o A trip down memory lane to when Mbappe was still a relative unknown, only 2 years ago, at World Cup 2018 in France. We look back at this game and relive the moment when Mbappe established himself on the world stage, Pogba ‘proved’ he was world class despite all the criticism aimed at him by pundits and his manager alike in England. We also discuss the innocence of African football and questionable narratives adopted by som...
S1E23 - Park the Frenching Bus (FRA vs CRO WC 2018)
May 11, 2020 07:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBLink to match highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybVDF8CbK9o A trip down memory lane to when Mbappe was still a relative unknown, only 2 years ago, at World Cup 2018 in France. We look back at this game and relive the moment when Mbappe established himself on the world stage, Pogba ‘proved’ he was world class despite all the criticism aimed at him by pundits and his manager alike in England. We also discuss the innocence of African football and questionable narratives adopted by som...
S1E22 - Chelsea's Form and Function (AX vs CHE 2019/20 UCL)
May 04, 2020 07:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MBLink to match highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_eAsXoUl-vs A final trip down the Champions League 2019/20 memory lane with Lampard and the boys. Unfortunately, the inexperience of Chelsea’s youngsters was evident, and the hosts focus on these issues, tactically analysing Chelsea’s pressing technique, being rewarded for repeated poor decision making and separately Batshuayi’s being. Enjoy! Sources: UK ‘Social bubble’ COVID-19 exit plan: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/global-healt...
S1E22 - Chelsea's Form and Function (AX vs CHE 23-10-19 UCL)
May 04, 2020 07:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MBLink to match highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_eAsXoUl-vs A final trip down the Champions League 2019/20 memory lane with Lampard and the boys. Unfortunately, the inexperience of Chelsea’s youngsters was evident, and the hosts focus on these issues, tactically analysing Chelsea’s pressing technique, being rewarded for repeated poor decision making and separately Batshuayi’s being. Enjoy! Sources: UK ‘Social bubble’ COVID-19 exit plan: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/global-healt...
S1E21 - Chelsea Gonna Give it to Ya (CHE vs AX 2019/20 UCL)
April 28, 2020 16:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBLink to match highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eD3DIeCGHsk Link to Mr. X meme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WutlOjp2JsI We take a trip down memory lane to a more happy time in Chelsea’s Champions League campaign (I’m referencing the Bayern thrashing for any Chelsea fans who forgot). This Champion’s league group match was an absolute joy to tactically analyse. We slightly veer of topic as usual and discuss Chelsea’s pressing, issues with personnel and our love of Total Foot...
S1E20 - Conte has fallen (INT vs BAR 2019/20 UCL)
April 21, 2020 15:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBAnother trip down memory lane, one that Inter Milan fans probably want to avoid, regardless it was a great game for Barcelona as they wrapped up the last game of the group in first with the luxury of leaving their maestro back in Catalunia. We tactically analyse the game as well as consider how one should rate players in cup competitions. Enjoy! Link to match highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fjz8rTc3xcE Time stamps: 00:09 – 01:10 – Intro 03:53 – 21:53 – Inter Tactics 05:12 –...
S1E20 - Conte has fallen
April 21, 2020 15:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBAnother trip down memory lane, one that Inter Milan fans probably want to avoid, regardless it was a great game for Barcelona as they wrapped up the last game of the group in first with the luxury of leaving their maestro back in Catalunia. We tactically analyse the game as well as consider how one should rate players in cup competitions. Enjoy! Link to match highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fjz8rTc3xcE Time stamps: 00:09 – 01:10 – Intro 03:53 – 21:53 – Inter Tactics 05:12 –...
S1E19 - Successive Sumptuous Suárez Strikes Sink Inter
April 17, 2020 05:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBLink to match highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZY9ymlaNjM Barcelona haven’t won the Champions League in almost 8 years now despite having one of the greatest footballers of all time in their ranks throughout. Conte and his men look to keep that pattern going in this phenomenal game between Barcelona and Inter Milan from the group stages of the 2019/20 UEFA Champions League. Enjoy! Time stamps: 00:09 – 00:43 – Intro 01:42 – 00:00 – Barcelona Tactics 11:27 – 12:41 & 17:08 – 2...
S1E19 - Successive Sumptuous Suárez Strikes Sink Inter (BAR vs INT 2019/20 UCL)
April 17, 2020 05:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBLink to match highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZY9ymlaNjM Barcelona haven’t won the Champions League in almost 8 years now despite having one of the greatest footballers of all time in their ranks throughout. Conte and his men look to keep that pattern going in this phenomenal game between Barcelona and Inter Milan from the group stages of the 2019/20 UEFA Champions League. Enjoy! Time stamps: 00:09 – 00:43 – Intro 01:42 – 00:00 – Barcelona Tactics 11:27 – 12:41 & 17:08 – 2...
S1E18 - (Pun intended) Real...Good Game (RM vs PSG 2019/20 UCL)
April 12, 2020 20:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MBOver the Bar getting back to normality with another trip down memory lane when Mourinho was getting Spurs to purr & stadiums were still full and not health hazards for the normal reasons. We are in Madrid as Real Madrid seek to get a bit of retribution for their previous match in Paris, where they were soundly beaten. In this match we touch on decision making and why it’s so hard to analyse player’s actions from the inside and outside & relive a really thrilling match. Enjoy! Link to match...
S1E18 - (Pun intended) Real...Good Game
April 12, 2020 20:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MBOver the Bar getting back to normality with another trip down memory lane when Mourinho was getting Spurs to purr & stadiums were still full and not health hazards for the normal reasons. We are in Madrid as Real Madrid seek to get a bit of retribution for their previous match in Paris, where they were soundly beaten. In this match we touch on decision making and why it’s so hard to analyse player’s actions from the inside and outside & relive a really thrilling match. Enjoy! Link to match...
S1E17 - Real Madrid, Please, Please Track the Runners (PSG vs RM 2019/20 UCL)
April 08, 2020 12:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBOver the Bar hosts as with other pop culture podcast have had to take a slightly different tac this week. We’ve decided to tactically review the matches that we missed earlier in the year. This week we have a look at the spectacular game between PSG and Real Madrid. Zizou had a real task on his hands due to his midfield problems. This was another great show! Okurrrrrt! Man of the match: Idrissa Gana Gay aka Pressa Gay Time stamps: 00:09 – 00:59 – Intro 02:31 – 07:22 – PSG tactics 07...
S1E17 - Real Madrid, Please, Please Track the Runners
April 08, 2020 12:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBOver the Bar hosts as with other pop culture podcast have had to take a slightly different tac this week. We’ve decided to tactically review the matches that we missed earlier in the year. This week we have a look at the spectacular game between PSG and Real Madrid. Zizou had a real task on his hands due to his midfield problems. This was another great show! Okurrrrrt! Man of the match: Idrissa Gana Gay aka Pressa Gay Time stamps: 00:09 – 00:59 – Intro 02:31 – 07:22 – PSG tactics 07...
S1E16 - Anfield breached & Tottenham have fallen in Leipzig (RB vs TOT & LIV vs AM 2019/20 UCL)
March 12, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 52.9 MBTottenham have lost their confidence & were expected to lose face in Leipzig after the 0-1 drubbing Tottenham had suffered in London. Klopp had thrown down the gauntlet to Atlético, daring them to try & win in Liverpool. We analyse these two sequels as well as question the media’s agenda with Mourinho & also common decision-making errors. Enjoy! Time stamps: 00:09 – 00:36 – Intro 00:38 – 38:56 – Part 1 01:52 – 10:24 – RB Leipzig Tactics 10:26 – 21:49 – Tottenham Hotspur Tactics 13:05 ...
S1E16 - Anfield breached & Tottenham have fallen in Leipzig
March 12, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 52.9 MBTottenham have lost their confidence & were expected to lose face in Leipzig after the 0-1 drubbing Tottenham had suffered in London. Klopp had thrown down the gauntlet to Atlético, daring them to try & win in Liverpool. We analyse these two sequels as well as question the media’s agenda with Mourinho & also common decision-making errors. Enjoy! Time stamps: 00:09 – 00:36 – Intro 00:38 – 38:56 – Part 1 01:52 – 10:24 – RB Leipzig Tactics 10:26 – 21:49 – Tottenham Hotspur Tactics 13:05 ...
S1E15 - Manchester Stays Red (MNU vs MNC 2019/20 EPL)
March 12, 2020 14:00 - 52 minutes - 35.7 MBOle is at the wheel & after Josep’s pep talk is confident to try & manage the double in Manchester. Many have written United off as comparable given the insane points tallies of their noisy neighbours & bitter Merseyside rivals, but in this game United answer some of those doubters. This was a great game for United fans & a great episode for us. Enjoy! Time stamps: 00:09 – 00:37 – Intro 02:11 – 12:52 – Manchester United Tactics 12:56 – 29:30 – Manchester City Tactics 12:59 – 14:49 – Ed...
S1E15 - Manchester Stays Red
March 12, 2020 14:00 - 52 minutes - 35.7 MBOle is at the wheel & after Josep’s pep talk is confident to try & manage the double in Manchester. Many have written United off as comparable given the insane points tallies of their noisy neighbours & bitter Merseyside rivals, but in this game United answer some of those doubters. This was a great game for United fans & a great episode for us. Enjoy! Time stamps: 00:09 – 00:37 – Intro 02:11 – 12:52 – Manchester United Tactics 12:56 – 29:30 – Manchester City Tactics 12:59 – 14:49 – Ed...
S1E14 - Gnabry’s Stamford Bridge encore & Madrid see red against Man City
March 01, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 49.1 MBYou’re in for a real treat as Bayern Munich bamboozled Chelsea with neat interchanges & lightning quick play, whilst Real Madrid flattered to deceive against Manchester City. Great games & we had a fun time reviewing them, as well getting a bit side-tracked by the issues in performance review & sensationalism in football journalism. Enjoy! Time stamps: 00:09 – 01:05 – Intro 01:07 – 42:28 – Part 1 02:11 – 23:30 – Chelsea Tactics 04:40 – 10:25 – Problems with benchmarking 23:31 – 29:...
S1E14 - Gnabry’s Bridge encore & Madrid see red against Man City (CHE vs BAY & RM vs MNC 2019/20 UCL)
March 01, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 49.1 MBYou’re in for a real treat as Bayern Munich bamboozled Chelsea with neat interchanges & lightning quick play, whilst Real Madrid flattered to deceive against Manchester City. Great games & we had a fun time reviewing them, as well getting a bit side-tracked by the issues in performance review & sensationalism in football journalism. Enjoy! Time stamps: 00:09 – 01:05 – Intro 01:07 – 42:28 – Part 1 02:11 – 23:30 – Chelsea Tactics 04:40 – 10:25 – Problems with benchmarking 23:31 – 29:...