The Overlap Breakdown: The Football Tactics Show (The Overlap)
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| 30 Sep 2024 | United In Crisis? Palmer’s Freakish Form & Arsenal PL Favourites | The Overlap Breakdown EP 1 | 00:52:35 | |
Welcome to the debut episode of The Overlap Breakdown Podcast! Join Harrison and Umir as they dive into the weekend’s results; Are Erik Ten Hag's Manchester United ALREADY in a crisis? The tactics and numbers behind Cole Palmer's stellar start to life under Enzo Maresca. And how Arsenal have managed to stamp themselves as potential Premier League favourites following a late but convincing win against Leicester City. SUBSCRIBE TO THE OVERLAP CHANNEL HERE https://www.youtube.com/c/theoverlap?sub_confirmation=1 SUBSCRIBE TO THE OVERLAP NEWSLETTER https://substack.com/@theoverlapnewsletter SUBSCRIBE TO THE OVERLAP US https://www.youtube.com/@TheOverlapUS LISTEN TO OUR PODCASTS Stick to Football - https://tr.ee/JI6l3Dj-4O The Overlap - https://tr.ee/h07F3Fsuh3 It Was What It Was - https://podfollow.com/1745066482 The Overlap US - https://podfollow.com/1769260064 The Breakdown Podcast - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090262142896 Twitter: https://twitter.com/wearetheoverlap Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearetheoverlap TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wearetheoverlap ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 08 Oct 2024 | Ten Hag On The Brink? & Saka Running Riot | The Overlap Breakdown EP 2 | 01:03:06 | |
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? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 15 Oct 2024 | The Premier League Returns! & England’s Next Manager? | The Overlap Breakdown EP 3 | 00:59:25 | |
Welcome to the third episode of The Overlap Breakdown Podcast. Join Harrison and professional football analyst and scout Umir as they preview the upcoming Premier League fixtures and debate who should be England’s next manager. Liverpool vs. Chelsea is shaping up to be the game of the weekend, with Arne Slot and Enzo Maresca meeting for the first time. Can Spurs capitalise on their strong underlying stats against West Ham? And who will take charge of England for the next major international tournament? SUBSCRIBE TO THE OVERLAP CHANNEL HERE https://www.youtube.com/c/theoverlap?sub_confirmation=1 SUBSCRIBE TO THE OVERLAP NEWSLETTER https://substack.com/@theoverlapnewsletter SUBSCRIBE TO THE OVERLAP US https://www.youtube.com/@TheOverlapUS LISTEN TO OUR PODCASTS Stick to Football - https://tr.ee/JI6l3Dj-4O The Overlap - https://tr.ee/h07F3Fsuh3 It Was What It Was - https://podfollow.com/1745066482 The Overlap US - https://podfollow.com/1769260064 The Breakdown Podcast - https://podfollow.com/1771490639/view ---------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090262142896 Twitter: https://twitter.com/wearetheoverlap Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearetheoverlap TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wearetheoverlap Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 22 Oct 2024 | Liverpool Title Challengers? & Arsenal Stunned | The Overlap Breakdown EP 4 | 00:38:37 | |
Welcome to Episode 4 of The Overlap Breakdown Podcast! Join Harrison and Umir as they dive into another thrilling Premier League weekend. Have Liverpool thrown themselves into the title race? Why does Chelsea's Enzo Maresca deserve praise despite the loss? Are Arsenal’s discipline issues becoming a real concern? Plus, Manchester City beat Wolves narrowly in the last minute despite their onslaught. SUBSCRIBE TO THE OVERLAP CHANNEL HERE https://www.youtube.com/c/theoverlap?sub_confirmation=1 SUBSCRIBE TO THE OVERLAP NEWSLETTER https://substack.com/@theoverlapnewsletter SUBSCRIBE TO THE OVERLAP US https://www.youtube.com/@TheOverlapUS LISTEN TO OUR PODCASTS Stick to Football - https://tr.ee/JI6l3Dj-4O The Overlap - https://tr.ee/h07F3Fsuh3 It Was What It Was - https://podfollow.com/1745066482 The Overlap US - https://podfollow.com/1769260064 The Breakdown Podcast - https://podfollow.com/1771490639/view ---------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090262142896 Twitter: https://twitter.com/wearetheoverlap Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearetheoverlap TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wearetheoverlap Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 05 Nov 2024 | Neil Harris: 20 Years as Man Utd Academy Coach | The Overlap Breakdown Ep 5 | 00:54:49 | |
Welcome to Episode 5 of The Overlap Breakdown Podcast! Welcome to The Overlap Breakdown Podcast! Join hosts Harrison and Umir, along with special guest Neil Harris, a veteran academy coach with 21 years of experience at Manchester United, as they dive into youth development, the evolution of academy tactics across the country, and the top players Neil has coached along the way. If you’re enjoying the podcast, please hit subscribe to never miss an episode, and consider leaving us a five-star review to help others discover the show. Thank you for listening! SUBSCRIBE TO THE OVERLAP CHANNEL HERE https://www.youtube.com/c/theoverlap?sub_confirmation=1 SUBSCRIBE TO THE OVERLAP NEWSLETTER https://substack.com/@theoverlapnewsletter SUBSCRIBE TO THE OVERLAP US https://www.youtube.com/@TheOverlapUS LISTEN TO OUR PODCASTS Stick to Football - https://tr.ee/JI6l3Dj-4O The Overlap - https://tr.ee/h07F3Fsuh3 It Was What It Was - https://podfollow.com/1745066482 The Overlap US - https://podfollow.com/1769260064 The Breakdown Podcast - https://podfollow.com/1771490639/view ---------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090262142896 Twitter: https://twitter.com/wearetheoverlap Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearetheoverlap TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wearetheoverlap Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 18 Nov 2024 | Rene Meulensteen Exclusive Interview | The Overlap Breakdown | 01:09:54 | |
Welcome to The Overlap Breakdown Podcast! Harrison sits down with special guest René Meulensteen, former first-team coach under Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United from 2007-2013. In this episode, they discuss winning the Champions League in 2008, René's role in developing Cristiano Ronaldo into one of the greatest players of all time, and the innovative coaching methods that defined the best years of the Sir Alex Ferguson era. Get an exclusive look into what made Manchester United’s golden years so special, straight from one of the masterminds behind the success. SUBSCRIBE TO THE OVERLAP CHANNEL HERE https://www.youtube.com/c/theoverlap?sub_confirmation=1 SUBSCRIBE TO THE OVERLAP NEWSLETTER https://substack.com/@theoverlapnewsletter SUBSCRIBE TO THE OVERLAP US https://www.youtube.com/@TheOverlapUS LISTEN TO OUR PODCASTS Stick to Football - https://tr.ee/JI6l3Dj-4O The Overlap - https://tr.ee/h07F3Fsuh3 It Was What It Was - https://podfollow.com/1745066482 The Overlap US - https://podfollow.com/1769260064 The Breakdown Podcast - https://podfollow.com/1771490639/view ---------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090262142896 Twitter: https://twitter.com/wearetheoverlap Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearetheoverlap TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wearetheoverlap Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 27 Nov 2024 | Amorim’s United Era Begins & Pep’s Crisis Deepens | The Overlap Breakdown | 00:49:52 | |
Join Harrison and Umir as they unpack another action-packed weekend of football. Is Pep Guardiola facing a real crisis at Manchester City after another poor performance? How good were Spurs and does Ange deserve more credit? Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United era kicks off—what can fans expect after his debut game against Ipswich Town? Plus, we discuss Steve Cooper’s sacking and debate the best player outside the ‘Big Six.’ SUBSCRIBE TO THE OVERLAP CHANNEL HERE https://www.youtube.com/c/theoverlap?sub_confirmation=1 SUBSCRIBE TO THE OVERLAP NEWSLETTER https://substack.com/@theoverlapnewsletter SUBSCRIBE TO THE OVERLAP US https://www.youtube.com/@TheOverlapUS LISTEN TO OUR PODCASTS Stick to Football - https://tr.ee/JI6l3Dj-4O The Overlap - https://tr.ee/h07F3Fsuh3 It Was What It Was - https://podfollow.com/1745066482 The Overlap US - https://podfollow.com/1769260064 The Breakdown Podcast - https://podfollow.com/1771490639/view ---------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090262142896 Twitter: https://twitter.com/wearetheoverlap Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearetheoverlap TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wearetheoverlap Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 11 Dec 2024 | Chelsea’s Title Push & Ashworth’s Shocking United Exit | The Overlap Breakdown | 00:41:46 | |
Welcome to Episode 6 of The Overlap Breakdown Podcast! Can Maresca’s revolution bring long-term success to Chelsea - and what’s going on with INEOS at Manchester United? Plus, Arsenal and City stumble in the title race. If you’re enjoying the podcast, please hit subscribe to never miss an episode, and consider leaving us a five-star review to help others discover the show. Thank you for listening! LISTEN TO OUR PODCASTS Stick to Football - https://tr.ee/JI6l3Dj-4O The Overlap - https://tr.ee/h07F3Fsuh3 It Was What It Was - https://podfollow.com/1745066482 The Overlap US - https://podfollow.com/1769260064 The Breakdown Podcast - https://podfollow.com/1771490639/view ---------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090262142896 Twitter: https://twitter.com/wearetheoverlap Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearetheoverlap TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wearetheoverlap Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 23 Dec 2024 | Top Bundesliga Scout on Ralf Rangnick, Omar Marmoush and AI | The Overlap Breakdown | 01:01:56 | |
Welcome to The Overlap Breakdown Podcast! This week, Harrison sits down with special guest Tom Reynolds, first-team scout for Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt. Tom's also had extensive experience working under Ralf Rangnick. In this episode, they explore the growing impact of artificial intelligence in football scouting and recruitment, the revolutionary role of data in modern player analysis, and Tom's insights from his time at both Frankfurt & Lokomotiv Moscow. Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at how cutting-edge technology is shaping the future of football. If you’re enjoying the podcast, please hit subscribe to never miss an episode, and consider leaving us a five-star review to help others discover the show. Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 27 Dec 2024 | The Premier League Mid-Season Awards! | The Overlap Breakdown | 00:31:19 | |
It's time for our Premier League mid-season awards on The Overlap Breakdown! For our last show of 2024 - we're looking back on the first half of the season, dishing out awards for the best goal, best signings, most improved and more. Subscribe to The Overlap Breakdown channel 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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 02 Jan 2025 | Ex-Arsenal Academy Coach on Saka’s Growth & Nwaneri’s Rise | The Overlap Breakdown | 01:00:53 | |
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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 15 Jan 2025 | One Perfect Signing For EVERY Premier League Club | The Overlap Breakdown | 00:52:37 | |
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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 21 Jan 2025 | Amorim’s United Struggle & Are Arsenal’s Title Hopes Over? | The Overlap Breakdown | 00:58:27 | |
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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 10 Feb 2025 | Abdoulaye Doucoure: Ancelotti’s Philosophy & Moyes’ Everton Tactics | The Overlap Breakdown | 01:01:15 | |
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 24 Feb 2025 | Tuanzebe: Ronaldo’s Secret to Success & Defending Against Neymar | The Overlap Breakdown | 00:52:12 | |
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 21 Feb 2025 | Why Strikers Are Disappearing from Modern Football | The Overlap Breakdown | 00:34:48 | |
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 03 Mar 2025 | Inside Liverpool’s Recruitment Revolution: The Data, Scouting, & Strategy | The Overlap Breakdown | 01:11:40 | |
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 20 Mar 2025 | Are Modern Football Tactics Making The Game BORING?! | The Overlap Breakdown | 00:36:39 | |
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? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 25 Mar 2025 | Al-Ettifaq’s Head of Scouting: Recruiting In Premier League, MLS & Saudi Pro League | The Overlap Breakdown | 00:49:54 | |
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 future of the Saudi Pro League, its increasing investment, and what it takes to build a competitive squad on the global stage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 08 Apr 2025 | Laurie Whitwell on Manchester Derby, Ruben Amorim & Transfers News | The Overlap Breakdown | 01:03:39 | |
Welcome back to The Overlap Breakdown - where we're joined by Laurie Whitwell, The Athletic’s Manchester United correspondent. 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. 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. Join us as we break down the key stories surrounding Manchester United, offering insight into the club's present and future under new ownership and management. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||