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The Overlap Breakdown: The Football Tactics Show

The Overlap Breakdown: The Football Tactics Show

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The Overlap Breakdown is a weekly football tactics show that brings expert analysis and insights directly to the fans.


Join Harrison and Umir as they dive into the weekend’s biggest results, preview the upcoming fixtures, and interview key figures from the football world - ranging from pundits and academy scouts to first-team managers.


Get ready for the definitive, in-depth exploration of the beautiful game. Subscribe now and never miss an episode!

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  • Tom Keane: Former Head of Negotiations at Manchester United | The Overlap Breakdown Podcast

    Tom Keane: Former Head of Negotiations at Manchester United | The Overlap Breakdown Podcast
    May 12 2025
    Welcome back to The Overlap Breakdown! In this episode, our host, Harrison, sits down with Tom Keane, Partner at Brandsmiths and former Head of Negotiations at Manchester United. Tom gives us an exclusive look behind the scenes of the high-stakes summer transfer window of 2022, where he played a key role in securing major signings for the club. From bringing Casemiro in from Real Madrid to negotiating complex deals for Antony and Lisandro Martínez from Ajax, Tom opens up about the triumphs, the tensions, and the tough decisions that shaped United’s squad that summer. He also reflects on the challenges of executing elite transfers under immense scrutiny, and what it takes to operate at the very top of football's negotiation table. Beyond United, Tom breaks down how Profit and Sustainability Rules are really shaping club strategies, analyses the Chelsea model under their new ownership, and gives us an agent’s perspective on Trent Alexander-Arnold’s potential move to Real Madrid.

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Champions League Semi-Final Preview, Predictions & Analysis | The Overlap Breakdown

    Champions League Semi-Final Preview, Predictions & Analysis | The Overlap Breakdown
    Apr 28 2025

    Welcome back to The Overlap Breakdown Podcast. Today, we’re diving into this week’s Champions League semi-finals, where the stakes couldn’t be higher.


    Our expert analysts HTO and Umir go deep on how Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal are preparing to navigate the chaos and control of Luis Enrique’s PSG. On the other side of the bracket, we examine how Simone Inzaghi’s Inter Milan are evolving into Europe’s most complete side — and whether Hansi Flick’s Barcelona have the sharpness in attack to put them away.


    From Arsenal’s pressing patterns to Barcelona’s possession puzzles, we break down the key tactical trends shaping both ties, the standout players to watch, and what each manager needs to get right to book their ticket to the final. This is your essential preview for two of the most fascinating semi-finals in years.

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    43 mins
  • Laurie Whitwell on Manchester Derby, Ruben Amorim & Transfers News | The Overlap Breakdown

    Laurie Whitwell on Manchester Derby, Ruben Amorim & Transfers News | The Overlap Breakdown
    Apr 8 2025

    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.

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    1 hr and 4 mins
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