Source: Tifo Football Podcast — Which Premier League managers would be rehired? Is the big 6 finished? And Iran & the World Cup.
Duration: 1h 18m
World Cup/Geopolitics
Iran's women's team didn't sing the national anthem and didn't give the usual salute. As a consequence, Iranian state TV said these players were wartime traitors and should be dealt with severely upon return.
World Cup 2026
There is no precedent for a World Cup host bombing a participating nation less than four months before the tournament.
Premier League 'Big Six' status
If Spurs get relegated, is the big six finished? But if they were to get promoted again from the Championship, is the big six back?
Liverpool manager search
When you look at the likes of Xabi Alonso being available as a coach, there's going to be a big market for managerial changes this summer. I just don't think [Arne Slot] has the strength to turn around the consensus among Liverpool fans.
World Cup qualification drama
Iraq have a playoff at the end of this month in Mexico. There's a lot of uncertainty over whether their playoff game can go ahead because can they actually travel there? Their coach, Graham Arnold, cannot get to his players at the moment.
Manager changes
If all managers were let go at the end of the season, I think they would take their chances on upgrading on [Michael Carrick] at Manchester United.
Newcastle United tactics
I think Newcastle are in a situation where the same things keep happening tactically. I know the recruitment's been bad, but I also think the coaching has been an issue that has prevented them from really becoming established as a top five or top six side.
Managerial career moves
I think [Unai Emery] might be slightly more looking towards: 'Can I get back into a truly elite managerial role?'
Brighton manager search
I think [Fabian Hürzeler] has become too mainstream for Brighton. They would definitely go for the next up-and-coming 33-year-old Bundesliga hipster.
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