Jon Mackenzie
@jonmackenzie.bsky.social
Writer and presenter at The Athletic. Noticer. Not the CEO of AS Monaco. The Ryan Christie of punditry.
Why a back four won't magically fix Man United
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Why A Back Four Won't Fix Man Utd's Tactics | #manutd #premierleague
YouTube video by The Athletic FC
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January 12, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Why a back four won't magically fix Man United
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Across Pep’s tenure at City his teams have averaged just 2.66 matches per season where our share of possession has been <= 50%.
24 matches in 9 seasons. Last season there were 3 matches in 57 played.
As we enter the New Year this term, City have averaged <= 50% possession in 7 of our 27 matches.
24 matches in 9 seasons. Last season there were 3 matches in 57 played.
As we enter the New Year this term, City have averaged <= 50% possession in 7 of our 27 matches.
January 1, 2026 at 9:37 AM
Across Pep’s tenure at City his teams have averaged just 2.66 matches per season where our share of possession has been <= 50%.
24 matches in 9 seasons. Last season there were 3 matches in 57 played.
As we enter the New Year this term, City have averaged <= 50% possession in 7 of our 27 matches.
24 matches in 9 seasons. Last season there were 3 matches in 57 played.
As we enter the New Year this term, City have averaged <= 50% possession in 7 of our 27 matches.
Christmas Eve Ultras w. @carloncarpenter.bsky.social
December 24, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Christmas Eve Ultras w. @carloncarpenter.bsky.social
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How Erling Haaland is taking advantage of a key Man City move.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/691...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/691...
Why Erling Haaland is the Premier League’s cutback king
The Manchester City striker continues to demonstrate why he is the perfect person to take advantage of this specific attacking move
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December 24, 2025 at 7:56 AM
How Erling Haaland is taking advantage of a key Man City move.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/691...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/691...
*comes on Bluesky*
*sees Spurs fans still relitigating Ange on Bluesky*
*leaves Bluesky*
*sees Spurs fans still relitigating Ange on Bluesky*
*leaves Bluesky*
December 23, 2025 at 7:43 PM
*comes on Bluesky*
*sees Spurs fans still relitigating Ange on Bluesky*
*leaves Bluesky*
*sees Spurs fans still relitigating Ange on Bluesky*
*leaves Bluesky*
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Despite being 2-0 down at half-time to Newcastle United, Enzo Maresca stuck to his game plan — because he knew the hosts would eventually tire out...
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December 22, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Despite being 2-0 down at half-time to Newcastle United, Enzo Maresca stuck to his game plan — because he knew the hosts would eventually tire out...
🎙️ @jonmackenzie.bsky.social
🎙️ @jonmackenzie.bsky.social
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This week on The Show, we spent some time talking about the unfolding relegation battle at the bottom of the table. Who's already gone? Who looks like pulling away? And who will finish in the infamous 18th place?
youtu.be/Ai3ziW69kis
youtu.be/Ai3ziW69kis
Who will actually get relegated from the Premier League?
YouTube video by The Athletic FC
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December 20, 2025 at 11:13 AM
This week on The Show, we spent some time talking about the unfolding relegation battle at the bottom of the table. Who's already gone? Who looks like pulling away? And who will finish in the infamous 18th place?
youtu.be/Ai3ziW69kis
youtu.be/Ai3ziW69kis
This week on The Show, we spent some time talking about the unfolding relegation battle at the bottom of the table. Who's already gone? Who looks like pulling away? And who will finish in the infamous 18th place?
youtu.be/Ai3ziW69kis
youtu.be/Ai3ziW69kis
Who will actually get relegated from the Premier League?
YouTube video by The Athletic FC
youtu.be
December 20, 2025 at 11:13 AM
This week on The Show, we spent some time talking about the unfolding relegation battle at the bottom of the table. Who's already gone? Who looks like pulling away? And who will finish in the infamous 18th place?
youtu.be/Ai3ziW69kis
youtu.be/Ai3ziW69kis
I've made a habit of reading A Christmas Carol every Christmas Eve and I recommend the experience. You can get through it v quickly and it's such a good parable against the creeping temptation of insularity.
December 19, 2025 at 6:35 PM
I've made a habit of reading A Christmas Carol every Christmas Eve and I recommend the experience. You can get through it v quickly and it's such a good parable against the creeping temptation of insularity.
Ive really mastered the algos
@jonmackenzie.bsky.social is this supposed to be some sort of a podcast version of a panto or what?
December 19, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Ive really mastered the algos
This has been getting mid reviews in the theatre media but I saw it today and loved it so if you're in London and fancy a Shakespeare, check and see if there are any tickets left?
December 19, 2025 at 12:59 AM
This has been getting mid reviews in the theatre media but I saw it today and loved it so if you're in London and fancy a Shakespeare, check and see if there are any tickets left?
Have just become aware of the existence of this scientific paper...
December 18, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Have just become aware of the existence of this scientific paper...
I made a video about how Spurs are too timid under Thomas Frank...
December 15, 2025 at 4:37 PM
I made a video about how Spurs are too timid under Thomas Frank...
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🚨*𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗣𝗢𝗗𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗧*🚨
🛞𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗛𝗨𝗕:- 𝗘𝗣𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗗𝗘 𝟱𝟭
🎙️This is the 1st 10 minutes of the show, as @jonmackenzie.bsky.social joins Bailey to discuss Semenyo links to City, team development this season and the tactical meta changes in the Premier League.
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🛞𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗛𝗨𝗕:- 𝗘𝗣𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗗𝗘 𝟱𝟭
🎙️This is the 1st 10 minutes of the show, as @jonmackenzie.bsky.social joins Bailey to discuss Semenyo links to City, team development this season and the tactical meta changes in the Premier League.
➡️ soundcloud.com/9320pod/the-...
December 12, 2025 at 9:28 AM
🚨*𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗣𝗢𝗗𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗧*🚨
🛞𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗛𝗨𝗕:- 𝗘𝗣𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗗𝗘 𝟱𝟭
🎙️This is the 1st 10 minutes of the show, as @jonmackenzie.bsky.social joins Bailey to discuss Semenyo links to City, team development this season and the tactical meta changes in the Premier League.
➡️ soundcloud.com/9320pod/the-...
🛞𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗛𝗨𝗕:- 𝗘𝗣𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗗𝗘 𝟱𝟭
🎙️This is the 1st 10 minutes of the show, as @jonmackenzie.bsky.social joins Bailey to discuss Semenyo links to City, team development this season and the tactical meta changes in the Premier League.
➡️ soundcloud.com/9320pod/the-...
How Villa caused Arsenal problems at the weekend...
December 8, 2025 at 7:50 PM
How Villa caused Arsenal problems at the weekend...
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Excellent analysis from Kish (@lilywhitelab.bsky.social) and @jonmackenzie.bsky.social
Can Frank Fix Spurs? ft. Jon Mackenzie | The Lilywhite Lounge - Episode 13
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December 1, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Excellent analysis from Kish (@lilywhitelab.bsky.social) and @jonmackenzie.bsky.social
I'm off work this week but I still found time to write a script about the Chelsea-Arsenal game from yesterday which Reuben delivered excellently. Enjoy!
December 1, 2025 at 4:42 PM
I'm off work this week but I still found time to write a script about the Chelsea-Arsenal game from yesterday which Reuben delivered excellently. Enjoy!
This week's TAWIF Show is all about Arne Slot. We explore some of the intangible aspects of Liverpool's season so far and then ask if there are any tangible solutions that Slot can find to turn things around.
youtu.be/DdCCjEN6RxQ
youtu.be/DdCCjEN6RxQ
Can Arne Slot fix Liverpool?
YouTube video by The Athletic FC
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November 29, 2025 at 5:19 PM
This week's TAWIF Show is all about Arne Slot. We explore some of the intangible aspects of Liverpool's season so far and then ask if there are any tangible solutions that Slot can find to turn things around.
youtu.be/DdCCjEN6RxQ
youtu.be/DdCCjEN6RxQ
Enjoy the NLD? #DidYouNotice how Arsenal completely dismantled the Spurs back five...?
November 24, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Enjoy the NLD? #DidYouNotice how Arsenal completely dismantled the Spurs back five...?
I rewatch the BBC adaptation of Little Dorrit every year and every year it fucking slaps
November 16, 2025 at 1:17 AM
I rewatch the BBC adaptation of Little Dorrit every year and every year it fucking slaps
The international break gives us a nice excuse to catch you up with some of the up-and-coming managers around Europe at the moment. A nice appearance from @alexanderbarker.bsky.social as we cover coaches from Serie A, the Bundesliga, Ligue 1, LaLiga and the Championship.
youtu.be/oYGu78c3IVM
youtu.be/oYGu78c3IVM
Who are the next great Premier League managers?
YouTube video by The Athletic FC
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November 15, 2025 at 12:07 PM
The international break gives us a nice excuse to catch you up with some of the up-and-coming managers around Europe at the moment. A nice appearance from @alexanderbarker.bsky.social as we cover coaches from Serie A, the Bundesliga, Ligue 1, LaLiga and the Championship.
youtu.be/oYGu78c3IVM
youtu.be/oYGu78c3IVM
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Enjoyed this, @jonmackenzie.bsky.social.
Will Man City beat Liverpool & what do stats predict 10 games in?
Podcast Episode · Tifo Football Podcast · 06/11/2025 · 1h 5m
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November 8, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Enjoyed this, @jonmackenzie.bsky.social.
This week on The Show, we're repredicting the Premier League with @markcarey93.bsky.social's permission. Within that, I've got sections on:
* Bournemouth style shift?
* What's gone wrong for Newcastle?
* Are Spurs actually better defensively?
youtu.be/X1D20uOexEU?...
* Bournemouth style shift?
* What's gone wrong for Newcastle?
* Are Spurs actually better defensively?
youtu.be/X1D20uOexEU?...
Re-predicting the Premier League after 10 games
YouTube video by The Athletic FC
youtu.be
November 8, 2025 at 11:16 AM
This week on The Show, we're repredicting the Premier League with @markcarey93.bsky.social's permission. Within that, I've got sections on:
* Bournemouth style shift?
* What's gone wrong for Newcastle?
* Are Spurs actually better defensively?
youtu.be/X1D20uOexEU?...
* Bournemouth style shift?
* What's gone wrong for Newcastle?
* Are Spurs actually better defensively?
youtu.be/X1D20uOexEU?...
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November 6, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Something for everyone here
Well @jonmackenzie.bsky.social talking about the old gods being dead while the new ones struggle to be born in the context of Arsenal’s set piece strategy is extremely my shit
October 31, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Something for everyone here