Jon Mackenzie
@jonmackenzie.bsky.social
Writer and presenter at The Athletic. Noticer. Not the CEO of AS Monaco. The Ryan Christie of punditry.
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
podcasts.apple.com
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
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💥 ARE SET PIECES OP? 💥
#134: Set Piece FC (feat. Jon Mackenzie)
🎙: @setpiecesicko.bsky.social @jonmackenzie.bsky.social
🔴 Riding the wave of discourse
⚪️ Arteta's trend-setting Arsenal
🔵 A tactical cross-roads
🟡 Why does it matter?
Listen now 👇
pod.fo/e/347fae
#134: Set Piece FC (feat. Jon Mackenzie)
🎙: @setpiecesicko.bsky.social @jonmackenzie.bsky.social
🔴 Riding the wave of discourse
⚪️ Arteta's trend-setting Arsenal
🔵 A tactical cross-roads
🟡 Why does it matter?
Listen now 👇
pod.fo/e/347fae
The Pot Shot Podcast: #134: Set Piece FC (feat. Jon Mackenzie)
Jon & Jake discuss the increasing importance of set pieces in Premier League football - a trend which sees Arsenal sit top of the table having scored 11 of their 16 goals from set piece situations....
pod.fo
October 31, 2025 at 10:06 AM
💥 ARE SET PIECES OP? 💥
#134: Set Piece FC (feat. Jon Mackenzie)
🎙: @setpiecesicko.bsky.social @jonmackenzie.bsky.social
🔴 Riding the wave of discourse
⚪️ Arteta's trend-setting Arsenal
🔵 A tactical cross-roads
🟡 Why does it matter?
Listen now 👇
pod.fo/e/347fae
#134: Set Piece FC (feat. Jon Mackenzie)
🎙: @setpiecesicko.bsky.social @jonmackenzie.bsky.social
🔴 Riding the wave of discourse
⚪️ Arteta's trend-setting Arsenal
🔵 A tactical cross-roads
🟡 Why does it matter?
Listen now 👇
pod.fo/e/347fae
In today's episode of The Week in Football, we're giving you the skinny ahead of this weekend's Clasico fixture and asking the broader question: have Barca and Real Madrid swapped places over the last few seasons?
youtu.be/4Zhsy3cwEEw?...
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Have Real Madrid and Barcelona swapped identities?
YouTube video by The Athletic FC
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October 25, 2025 at 11:12 AM
In today's episode of The Week in Football, we're giving you the skinny ahead of this weekend's Clasico fixture and asking the broader question: have Barca and Real Madrid swapped places over the last few seasons?
youtu.be/4Zhsy3cwEEw?...
youtu.be/4Zhsy3cwEEw?...
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How the constant occupation of the full-back space helped Arsenal manipulate Atletico Madrid’s defence.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...
Timber, Lewis-Skelly… Rice? How Arsenal’s full-back strategy unpicked Atletico Madrid
Mikel Arteta's tweak helped Arsenal win in Tuesday's Champions League game at the Emirates Stadium
www.nytimes.com
October 22, 2025 at 12:57 PM
How the constant occupation of the full-back space helped Arsenal manipulate Atletico Madrid’s defence.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...
Today's video is all about how Man United destabilise teams by playing direct. Enjoy!
October 20, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Today's video is all about how Man United destabilise teams by playing direct. Enjoy!
You always ask me to share our content on Bluesky so I now expect you all to watch this entire video on where Bayern fit within the wider hierarchy of European football. Enjoy!
youtu.be/6Gw1tmvo0ls
youtu.be/6Gw1tmvo0ls
Are Bayern Munich the best team in the world right now?
YouTube video by The Athletic FC
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October 18, 2025 at 5:51 PM
You always ask me to share our content on Bluesky so I now expect you all to watch this entire video on where Bayern fit within the wider hierarchy of European football. Enjoy!
youtu.be/6Gw1tmvo0ls
youtu.be/6Gw1tmvo0ls
Today on @theathleticfc.bsky.social's The Week in Football show we once and for all put to bed the notion that system = formation by exploring the differences between Glasner's Palace and Amorim's Man United.
@aakinwo.bsky.social, JJ Bull and I are joined by Carl Anka.
Link below
@aakinwo.bsky.social, JJ Bull and I are joined by Carl Anka.
Link below
October 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Today on @theathleticfc.bsky.social's The Week in Football show we once and for all put to bed the notion that system = formation by exploring the differences between Glasner's Palace and Amorim's Man United.
@aakinwo.bsky.social, JJ Bull and I are joined by Carl Anka.
Link below
@aakinwo.bsky.social, JJ Bull and I are joined by Carl Anka.
Link below
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🚨Double dose of @clivepafc.bsky.social today!
1️⃣Friday Night Clive goes live at 5pm UK!
2️⃣the tactics summit with Clive and @jonmackenzie.bsky.social is now out for everyone!
Youtube:
youtu.be/5xqs14EGbBw
Pod players:
podfollow.com/avpmp
1️⃣Friday Night Clive goes live at 5pm UK!
2️⃣the tactics summit with Clive and @jonmackenzie.bsky.social is now out for everyone!
Youtube:
youtu.be/5xqs14EGbBw
Pod players:
podfollow.com/avpmp
How Arteta EVOLVED His Tactics For a New Title Run
YouTube video by ArsenalVision Podcast
youtu.be
October 10, 2025 at 12:36 PM
🚨Double dose of @clivepafc.bsky.social today!
1️⃣Friday Night Clive goes live at 5pm UK!
2️⃣the tactics summit with Clive and @jonmackenzie.bsky.social is now out for everyone!
Youtube:
youtu.be/5xqs14EGbBw
Pod players:
podfollow.com/avpmp
1️⃣Friday Night Clive goes live at 5pm UK!
2️⃣the tactics summit with Clive and @jonmackenzie.bsky.social is now out for everyone!
Youtube:
youtu.be/5xqs14EGbBw
Pod players:
podfollow.com/avpmp
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🎙️ LET ME TALK
Join @samdlee.bsky.social, @davidmooney.co.uk, @jonmackenzie.bsky.social & @city-tactics.bsky.social:
🔹 How the Premier League is changing
🔹 City facing man-to-man systems
🔹 Technicians vs Big Brutes
🔹 What's City's identity?
🎧 Sign up to listen in any podcast app: lmtpod.city
Join @samdlee.bsky.social, @davidmooney.co.uk, @jonmackenzie.bsky.social & @city-tactics.bsky.social:
🔹 How the Premier League is changing
🔹 City facing man-to-man systems
🔹 Technicians vs Big Brutes
🔹 What's City's identity?
🎧 Sign up to listen in any podcast app: lmtpod.city
October 9, 2025 at 10:10 AM
🎙️ LET ME TALK
Join @samdlee.bsky.social, @davidmooney.co.uk, @jonmackenzie.bsky.social & @city-tactics.bsky.social:
🔹 How the Premier League is changing
🔹 City facing man-to-man systems
🔹 Technicians vs Big Brutes
🔹 What's City's identity?
🎧 Sign up to listen in any podcast app: lmtpod.city
Join @samdlee.bsky.social, @davidmooney.co.uk, @jonmackenzie.bsky.social & @city-tactics.bsky.social:
🔹 How the Premier League is changing
🔹 City facing man-to-man systems
🔹 Technicians vs Big Brutes
🔹 What's City's identity?
🎧 Sign up to listen in any podcast app: lmtpod.city
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Another excellent short explanation by @jonmackenzie.bsky.social on the constant battle between defensive solidity and attacking threat, and how tactically flexible top teams need to be.
October 6, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Another excellent short explanation by @jonmackenzie.bsky.social on the constant battle between defensive solidity and attacking threat, and how tactically flexible top teams need to be.
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I haven't been plugging the pod much lately, but I think this episode w @jonmackenzie.bsky.social is the best we've put out in a while. We dug into what Amorim's trying to do, how that fits into the current tactical norm, and what success might look like
I haven't been plugging the pod much lately, but I think this episode w @jonmackenzie.bsky.social is the best we've put out in a while. We dug into what Amorim's trying to do, how that fits into the current tactical norm, and what success might look like
Devils in the Details - A Podcast About Manchester United: #140: Amorim and Tactics vs. Talent (with Jon Mackenzie)
Aaron and Kees welcome Jon Mackenzie of Tifo Football and The Athletic to discuss tactical evolution in the modern Premier League, how tactics interact with player quality to determine results, and...
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October 6, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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I haven't been plugging the pod much lately, but I think this episode w @jonmackenzie.bsky.social is the best we've put out in a while. We dug into what Amorim's trying to do, how that fits into the current tactical norm, and what success might look like
I haven't been plugging the pod much lately, but I think this episode w @jonmackenzie.bsky.social is the best we've put out in a while. We dug into what Amorim's trying to do, how that fits into the current tactical norm, and what success might look like
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Any @arsenalvpodcast.bsky.social patrons out there should definitely give the @clivepafc.bsky.social and @jonmackenzie.bsky.social tactics pod a listen. It was really, really good.
October 5, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Any @arsenalvpodcast.bsky.social patrons out there should definitely give the @clivepafc.bsky.social and @jonmackenzie.bsky.social tactics pod a listen. It was really, really good.
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🚨NEW for Patrons🚨
Tactics Summit w/ @clivepafc.bsky.social & @jonmackenzie.bsky.social
⚽Arsenal’s tactical evolution
🌀How have Arsenal increased space to play in
🎯Focus on set pieces across the league
🔴LFC tactics this season
🎥your process to analyze a game
www.patreon.com/posts/arsena...
Tactics Summit w/ @clivepafc.bsky.social & @jonmackenzie.bsky.social
⚽Arsenal’s tactical evolution
🌀How have Arsenal increased space to play in
🎯Focus on set pieces across the league
🔴LFC tactics this season
🎥your process to analyze a game
www.patreon.com/posts/arsena...
The Arsenal Tactics Summit with Clive Palmer and Jon Makenzie | ArsenalVision Podcast
Get more from ArsenalVision Podcast on Patreon
www.patreon.com
October 3, 2025 at 3:25 PM
🚨NEW for Patrons🚨
Tactics Summit w/ @clivepafc.bsky.social & @jonmackenzie.bsky.social
⚽Arsenal’s tactical evolution
🌀How have Arsenal increased space to play in
🎯Focus on set pieces across the league
🔴LFC tactics this season
🎥your process to analyze a game
www.patreon.com/posts/arsena...
Tactics Summit w/ @clivepafc.bsky.social & @jonmackenzie.bsky.social
⚽Arsenal’s tactical evolution
🌀How have Arsenal increased space to play in
🎯Focus on set pieces across the league
🔴LFC tactics this season
🎥your process to analyze a game
www.patreon.com/posts/arsena...
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Really excited for tomorrow's pod. No Friday Night Clive due to travel to Chicago for "goonerpalooza"
But instead we have a pod with @clivepafc.bsky.social and @jonmackenzie.bsky.social talking Arsenal tactical evolution and more
But instead we have a pod with @clivepafc.bsky.social and @jonmackenzie.bsky.social talking Arsenal tactical evolution and more
a man with a beard is holding a towel and says `` count me in '' while standing in a room .
ALT: a man with a beard is holding a towel and says `` count me in '' while standing in a room .
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October 2, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Really excited for tomorrow's pod. No Friday Night Clive due to travel to Chicago for "goonerpalooza"
But instead we have a pod with @clivepafc.bsky.social and @jonmackenzie.bsky.social talking Arsenal tactical evolution and more
But instead we have a pod with @clivepafc.bsky.social and @jonmackenzie.bsky.social talking Arsenal tactical evolution and more
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On today’s ep w/ @iainmacintosh.bsky.social
What's gone wrong at Liverpool w/ @jonmackenzie.bsky.social?
Has Will Still got Saints firing w/ @georgerees-julian.bsky.social?
Who is Villarreal’s free signing taking La Liga by storm?
🎧 podfollow.com/1823912083
📹 www.youtube.com/watch?v=Phpr...
What's gone wrong at Liverpool w/ @jonmackenzie.bsky.social?
Has Will Still got Saints firing w/ @georgerees-julian.bsky.social?
Who is Villarreal’s free signing taking La Liga by storm?
🎧 podfollow.com/1823912083
📹 www.youtube.com/watch?v=Phpr...
October 1, 2025 at 2:44 PM
On today’s ep w/ @iainmacintosh.bsky.social
What's gone wrong at Liverpool w/ @jonmackenzie.bsky.social?
Has Will Still got Saints firing w/ @georgerees-julian.bsky.social?
Who is Villarreal’s free signing taking La Liga by storm?
🎧 podfollow.com/1823912083
📹 www.youtube.com/watch?v=Phpr...
What's gone wrong at Liverpool w/ @jonmackenzie.bsky.social?
Has Will Still got Saints firing w/ @georgerees-julian.bsky.social?
Who is Villarreal’s free signing taking La Liga by storm?
🎧 podfollow.com/1823912083
📹 www.youtube.com/watch?v=Phpr...
If you like Arsenal, you might like this?
September 29, 2025 at 7:35 PM
If you like Arsenal, you might like this?
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If you've not caught this analysis from @jonmackenzie.bsky.social because it's ostensibly about Arsenal, give it a watch. It's of interest because Frank is not dissimilar to Arteta, and it speaks to the transition TF is navigating from being the blue team to the red.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=T98o...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=T98o...
Why Arsenal are playing more direct
YouTube video by The Athletic FC
www.youtube.com
September 29, 2025 at 1:10 PM
If you've not caught this analysis from @jonmackenzie.bsky.social because it's ostensibly about Arsenal, give it a watch. It's of interest because Frank is not dissimilar to Arteta, and it speaks to the transition TF is navigating from being the blue team to the red.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=T98o...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=T98o...
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We often say that the most entertaining games of football are played at a “good tempo”.
For @theathleticfc.bsky.social, I tried to quantify exactly what that is, and which Premier League teams play with a fast and slow tempo.
Link below!
www.nytimes.com/athletic/662...
For @theathleticfc.bsky.social, I tried to quantify exactly what that is, and which Premier League teams play with a fast and slow tempo.
Link below!
www.nytimes.com/athletic/662...
September 26, 2025 at 8:12 AM
We often say that the most entertaining games of football are played at a “good tempo”.
For @theathleticfc.bsky.social, I tried to quantify exactly what that is, and which Premier League teams play with a fast and slow tempo.
Link below!
www.nytimes.com/athletic/662...
For @theathleticfc.bsky.social, I tried to quantify exactly what that is, and which Premier League teams play with a fast and slow tempo.
Link below!
www.nytimes.com/athletic/662...
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Brilliant analysis from @jonmackenzie.bsky.social here. So much work must have gone into producing this. Give it a watch peeps! 🤌🏾
youtu.be/T98omwBXiV0?...
youtu.be/T98omwBXiV0?...
Why Arsenal are playing more direct
YouTube video by The Athletic FC
youtu.be
September 26, 2025 at 6:33 AM
Brilliant analysis from @jonmackenzie.bsky.social here. So much work must have gone into producing this. Give it a watch peeps! 🤌🏾
youtu.be/T98omwBXiV0?...
youtu.be/T98omwBXiV0?...
A rare outing At The Board for me today where I spend some time looking at how and why Arsenal are playing more directly this season, the De Zerbi influence and why this tactical diversity is good for Arsenal.
youtu.be/T98omwBXiV0
youtu.be/T98omwBXiV0
Why Arsenal are playing more direct
YouTube video by The Athletic FC
youtu.be
September 26, 2025 at 6:42 AM
A rare outing At The Board for me today where I spend some time looking at how and why Arsenal are playing more directly this season, the De Zerbi influence and why this tactical diversity is good for Arsenal.
youtu.be/T98omwBXiV0
youtu.be/T98omwBXiV0