We're down a man again, and this time it's Ryan. So, in his absence, Gary and Chris focus on the looming 2014 season in Major League Soccer. See, we told you it'd be just like the old days. The main event is an interview with former United States international Alexi Lalas about the recent announcement that David Beckham has exercised his option to secure a team on the cheap, and has chosen to do so in a market that's already been tried out in MLS: Miami, Florida.
We also discuss the pros and cons of Toronto FC's expensive shot at glory, which includes the signings of Jermain Defoe and Michael Bradley as well as a loan deal for goalkeeper Julio Cesar. There are a couple of other topics covered too, not least a rushed DC United assessment agains the will of the show's host. Chris 1, Gary 0.
Finally, we briefly pay tribute to the late Tom Finney; some people are worth mentioning regardless of the show's main topic.
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24 February 2014
7 February 2014
TFT EP 003: World Cup, Liverpool and a coaching conundrum
This week we're down a man, but the show must go on. In the latest twofootedtackle, we take a wide-ranging look at FIFA's handling of the World Cup, and the problems faced by Brazil, Qatar and - with the Sochi Olympics now underway - 2018 World Cup hosts Russia.
We're joined by Laurence McKenna to discuss Liverpool's 2013/14 season and beyond, with the inevitable focus being on Luis Suarez and Brendan Rodgers, two men who've knuckled down and avoided the most extreme part of the spotlight this year, to the benefit of the club.
And to round off the show this week, Chris and Ryan mull over the virtues of two different coaching types: young and exuberant, and older and wiser. Which is best, and is there a compromise?
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We're joined by Laurence McKenna to discuss Liverpool's 2013/14 season and beyond, with the inevitable focus being on Luis Suarez and Brendan Rodgers, two men who've knuckled down and avoided the most extreme part of the spotlight this year, to the benefit of the club.
And to round off the show this week, Chris and Ryan mull over the virtues of two different coaching types: young and exuberant, and older and wiser. Which is best, and is there a compromise?
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