Episode 1669: Jose’s Special Plan, Sergio’s Success
Jose Mourinho came up with a plan to defy Liverpool and it resulted in his team being passed off the pitch and failing to score in another defeat – his 5th in 13 matches at Spurs.
Nevertheless most Spurs fans seem happy with what has been redefined as progress. We try to break down this apparent paradox.
Even though the result was close, Liverpool and Tottenham were playing totally different types of football on Saturday. And Mourinho’s intuitive attacking looked outmoded. My piece:https://t.co/u3T46Im2X1
— Jack Pitt-Brooke (@JackPittBrooke) January 13, 2020
We also talk about Sergio Aguero’s record-breaking feats and the sadness in Declan Rice’s eyes.
Guardiola is asked if Aguero is his best striker. “The best is Messi.”
Ok then, is he the best No.9?
“Messi is No.9, No.10, No.11, No.6, No.4…”
— Sam Lee (@SamLee) January 12, 2020
We talk to Carlos Martin Rio of Panenka magazine about what’s happening with Barcelona’s overtures to Xavi, and why they seem to be convinced Xavi is their man, despite showing little apparent promise in his managerial career so far.
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It’s early January, the Dáil is still in recess – it can only have been a slow, even serene week in the Irish political news-cycle… RIGHT?
Ken is joined by historian Brian Hanley to discuss the RIC, Irish memory and the development of Irish nationalismhttps://t.co/vTjwZG8Kh7 pic.twitter.com/0YL3C5G3jd
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As devastating bushfires continue to rage in Australia, we speak to Australian sports journalist @rohan_connolly about the climate change denial still prevalent in the country, political inaction and the global sporting events under threathttps://t.co/wDmZHF9bFN pic.twitter.com/F8KJWWdRVy
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