TheMastermindSite

In the summer of 2021, I took a youth team to an unbeaten campaign, in their first ever season playing together. While winning is never the most important part of youth soccer, I share some of the key tips and tricks that allowed me to achieve success with my team and instill a positive culture where each and every player wanted to return. In the first half of the episode, I also discuss the exciting opportunities coming up on TheMastermindSite.com. Follow the show and my body of work @mastermindsite and @desmondrhys! 

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Produced by Rhys Desmond as part of TheMastermindSite.com. Follow the show @mastermindsite on social media and subscribe to TMS.

This episode was supported by @FootyLingo. Visit FootyLingo to play language and reading comprehension games based on our analyses, and use the code "mastermindsite" at check out for 20% off any subscription plan. That's our social handle, "mastermindsite" for 20% any subscription plan on FootyLingo.com.

HEY, What’s going on? It’s Rhys Desmond here. BACK AGAIN for another podcast episode. And TODAY, I’m going to be doing a special Spin The Ball Q&A. You guys and gals ask SO many good questions and I want to get you some answers. I love helping you grow your craft, and learning from you in the process so I’m bringing back Spin The Ball for an all mailbag, AMA, Q&A, Question McConfession episode. In today's episode, I talk about how to find the balance between being fun and assertive in coaching, how to be more enthusiastic for your players, and give my thoughts on the CONCACAF Champions League and Man City vs. Tottenham this weekend. Be sure to check out @mastermindsite on social media and everything we have going on at themastermindsite.com to never miss an update. 

ABOUT 

Rhys Desmond is the Founder and CEO of TheMastermindSite.com, a football tactics and analysis website, that specializes in education for coaches, players and fans of the beautiful game. You can find him on Twitter and Instagram @desmondrhys and @mastermindsite.

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Music for this episode has been wonderfully provided by Pixabay.

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Kausty Kapoor is back! And of course, he's back to talk about Liverpool, this time with John and Declan on the Deadline Day Podcast in this transfer-centric episode. Kausty, John and Declan discuss who Liverpool should choose as their future replacements for Mane, Salah and Firmino, based off of the three-part series on TheMastermindSite.com written by Rhys Desmond. 

PANEL: 

John Townsend
Twitter: @johntownsend99
Instagram: @johntownsend99

Declan Da Barp
Twitter: @dabarp14

Kausty Kapoor
Instagram: @futbolmasterminds 

Produced by Rhys Desmond as part of TheMastermindSite.com. Follow the show @mastermindsite on social media and subscribe to TMS.

This episode was supported by @FootyLingo. Visit FootyLingo to play language and reading comprehension games based on our analyses, and use the code "mastermindsite" at check out for 20% off any subscription plan. That's our social handle, "mastermindsite" for 20% any subscription plan on FootyLingo.com.

AS Roma and Paulo Fonseca parted ways with the Italian giants finishing just seventh in Serie A, but a more positive semi-final run in the Europa League and some encouraging attack-minded, tactically intriguing football. Legend of the game Jose Mourinho was the man to come in and replace Fonseca, and the Portuguese icon got off to a flying start in his Roma career, winning six from the first seven. But since then, it's been typical Mourinho, with the club now potentially spiraling back into their old ways. This week I talk to Roma expert Edward Stratmann on what needs to happen if Mourinho is to change the club's fortunes around, and the tactics Mourinho has displayed since taking over from Fonseca. Be sure to follow the show @mastermindsite, and give Edward a shout using the links below. 

GUEST

Edward Stratmann is a freelance football writer and tactical analyst, featured on @ASRomaEN, @Arsenal, @Wyscout, @Bundesliga_EN, @Goal, and @MonacoTribune. He is the expert on all things Roma, having fallen in love with the club as a child. You can find him and his plethora of work on Twitter @EdwardStratmann.

HOST

Rhys Desmond is the founder and CEO of TheMastermindSite.com, a football tactics and analysis website, that specializes in education for coaches, players and fans of the beautiful game. You can find him on Twitter and Instagram @desmondrhys and @mastermindsite.

Subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts to never miss an episode, and visit themastermindsite.com for more information, articles, analyses, coaching education and more!

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The music for this episode was provided by minwbu from Pixabay. “Min-2019”.

Sam Holmshaw is the Head of Football Development at Kickabout Academy, the host of @The_SC_Podcast and the Technical Director of @HolmshawAcademy. Rhys describes him as 'The go-to guy when it comes to game models.' You can find his website and game model packages at samholmshaw.com/shop/ and follow him on social media @SamHolmshaw_MSc.

HOST

Rhys Desmond is the Founder and CEO of TheMastermindSite.com, a football tactics and analysis website, that specializes in education for coaches, players and fans of the beautiful game. You can find him on Twitter and Instagram @desmondrhys and @mastermindsite.

Subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts to never miss an episode, and visit themastermindsite.com for more information, articles, analyses, coaching education and more!

FOLLOW US

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MUSIC

The music for this episode was provided by minwbu from Pixabay. “Min-2019”.

Looking for a unique, innovative solution to help your players get through these tough COVID times? Look no further than B42. In this exclusive interview, Rhys Desmond is joined by B42 founder Andi Gschaider to discuss his football training app used by teams and coaches around the world, including pro clubs in Germany like FC Nuremburg. Rhys and Andi discuss how coaches can use the app to inspire their players, how B42 got its name, and the company's desire to make a social impact. Follow the show @mastermindsite on social media, and stay tuned for more exclusive interviews coming this month. 

GUEST
Andi Gschaider is the Founder and CEO of B42, a football training app that inspires and enables ambitious football teams, coaches and players to have their best possible season. You can find him on Linkedin, and you can find B42 on Instagram and the app store. Be sure to visit B42 football app (b-42.com) for more information.

HOST
Rhys Desmond is the Founder and CEO of TheMastermindSite.com, a football tactics and analysis website, that specializes in education for coaches, players and fans of the beautiful game. You can find him on Twitter and Instagram @desmondrhys and @mastermindsite. 

Subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts to never miss an episode, and visit themastermindsite.com for more information, articles, analyses, coaching education and more! 

MUSIC 

Music for this episode has been wonderfully provided by Pixabay. 

Kaustubh Kapoor – Podcaster and Creative Producer for TheMastermindSite.com. @futbolmasterminds on Instagram.

Dawer Aziz - Special Guest and Chelsea fan. @dawaraziz1 on Instagram.

Produced by themastermindsite.com & Rhys Desmond.

The music for this episode was provided by minwbu from Pixabay. “Min-2019”.

@mastermindsite on Twitter and Instagram. @futbolmasterminds on Instagram. Subscribe via email.

Is this the end for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer? Kausty and Dawar discuss all things Liverpool vs. United, and whether or not Solskjaer's time in charge of the Red Devils is done. The lads also discuss Ranieri's first win with Watford after their heroic second-half-comeback and Tottenham's lack of cohesion and creativity in midfield. Subscribe on Itunes and Spotify and follow the show @futbolmasterminds on Instagram.

PANEL

Kaustubh Kapoor – Podcaster and Creative Producer for TheMastermindSite.com. @futbolmasterminds on Instagram.

Dawer Aziz - Special Guest and Chelsea fan. @dawaraziz1 on Instagram.

Produced by themastermindsite.com & Rhys Desmond. 

The music for this episode was provided by minwbu from Pixabay. “Min-2019”.

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On a special edition of Futbol Masterminds, Rhys, Kausty and Dawar get together to discuss the changing nature of the Premier League - becoming more and more of a business and more and more of a "billionaire's playground." The panel also discuss the tight title race this season, and whether or not Manchester United are still in with a shout. Rhys also shares his thoughts on why Fred and McTominay are not the problem for Manchester United, and Kausty and Dawar kick off a new segment with some questions about futbol analytics. Follow the social on social media @mastermindsite and @futbolmasterminds! 

PANEL

Rhys Desmond – Owner and CEO of TheMastermindSite.com. @DesmondRhys on Twitter and Instagram.

Kaustubh Kapoor – Podcaster and Creative Producer for TheMastermindSite.com. @futbolmasterminds on Instagram.

Dawer Aziz - Special Guest and Chelsea fan. @dawaraziz1 on Instagram.

The music for this episode was provided by minwbu from Pixabay. “Min-2019”.

@mastermindsite on Twitter and Instagram. @futbolmasterminds on Instagram. Subscribe via email.

Kaustubh Kapoor – Podcaster and Creative Producer for Futbol Masterminds & TheMastermindSite.com.
@futbolmasterminds on Instagram.

Dawer Aziz - Podcaster for TheMastermindSite.com.
@dawaraziz1 on Instagram.

John Townsend - Podcaster for TheMastermindSite.com.
Twitter: @johntowsend99
Instagram: @johntownsend99

Declan Da Barp - Podcaster for TheMastermindSite.com.
Twitter: @dabarp14
Instagram: @declandabarp

Produced by themastermindsite.com and Rhys Desmond @desmondrhys, @mastermindsite.

Rhys Desmond – Owner and CEO of TheMastermindSite.com. @DesmondRhys on Twitter and Instagram.

Kaustubh Kapoor – Podcaster and Creative Producer for TheMastermindSite.com. @futbolmasterminds on Instagram.

Dawer Aziz - Special Guest and Chelsea fan. @dawaraziz1 on Instagram.

The music for this episode was provided by minwbu from Pixabay. “Min-2019”.

@mastermindsite on Twitter and Instagram. @futbolmasterminds on Instagram. Subscribe via email.

Kaustubh Kapoor – Podcaster and Creative Producer for Futbol Masterminds & TheMastermindSite.com. @futbolmasterminds on Instagram.

Dawer Aziz - Podcaster for TheMastermindSite.com. @dawaraziz1 on Instagram.

Russell Tho - Ex-Co Host of Futbol Masterminds, PSG bandwaggoner. 

Rhys Desmond – Owner and CEO of TheMastermindSite.com.
@DesmondRhys on Twitter and Instagram.

Kaustubh Kapoor – Podcaster and Creative Producer for TheMastermindSite.com.
@futbolmasterminds on Instagram.

Dawer Aziz - Special Guest and Chelsea fan.
@dawaraziz1 on Instagram.

The music for this episode was provided by minwbu from Pixabay. “Min-2019”.

@mastermindsite on Twitter and Instagram. @futbolmasterminds on Instagram. Subscribe via email.

Rhys Desmond – Owner and CEO of TheMastermindSite.com. @DesmondRhys on Twitter and Instagram.

Kaustubh Kapoor – Podcaster and Creative Producer for TheMastermindSite.com. @futbolmasterminds on Instagram.

Dawer Aziz - Special Guest and Chelsea fan. @dawaraziz1 on Instagram.

The music for this episode was provided by minwbu from Pixabay. “Min-2019”.

@mastermindsite on Twitter and Instagram. @futbolmasterminds on Instagram. Subscribe via email.

Kaustubh Kapoor – Podcaster and Creative Producer for TheMastermindSite.com. @futbolmasterminds on Instagram.

John Townsend Twitter and Instagram: @johntownsend99

Declan Da Barp Twitter: @dabarp14. Instagram: @declandabarp

Rhys Desmond – Owner and CEO of TheMastermindSite.com.
@DesmondRhys on Twitter and Instagram.

Kaustubh Kapoor – Podcaster and Creative Producer for TheMastermindSite.com.
@futbolmasterminds on Instagram.

Dawer Aziz - Special Guest and Chelsea fan.
@dawaraziz1 on Instagram.

The music for this episode was provided by minwbu from Pixabay. “Min-2019”.

@mastermindsite on Twitter and Instagram. @futbolmasterminds on Instagram. Subscribe via email.

Italy have officially won Euro 2020! Kausty and Rhys break down their thoughts from the final match between England and Italy, including Gareth Southgate's substitutions, England's penalty woes, and the Player of the Tournament going to Gianluigi Donnarumma. Be sure to follow the show @futbolmasterminds on Twitter and subscribe via Spotify and Itunes!

PANEL

Rhys Desmond – Owner and CEO of TheMastermindSite.com.
@DesmondRhys on Twitter and Instagram.

Kaustubh Kapoor – Podcaster and Creative Producer for TheMastermindSite.com.
@futbolmasterminds on Instagram.

The music for this episode was provided by minwbu from Pixabay. “Min-2019”.

@mastermindsite on Twitter and Instagram.
@futbolmasterminds on Instagram.
Subscribe via email.

Following the conclusion of the Euro 2020 semi-finals, the Futbol Masterminds break down the matchups between Italy and Spain + Denmark and England. Declan then tries to convince John and Victor why Italy will win, with Victor and John pushing back with echoes of "It's coming home." Follow @futbolmasterminds on Instagram to see more of the show and subscribe via Itunes and Spotify!

PANEL

Declan Da Barp – Podcaster for TheMastermindSite.com. 
@dabarp14 on Twitter and Instagram.   

John Townsend – Podcaster for TheMastermindSite.com. 
@johntownsend99 on Twitter and Instagram.   

Victor Onoh – Podcaster and Writer for TheMastermindSite.com.
@vicshotit on Twitter and @viccgraam on Instagram.

Produced and edited by...
Rhys Desmond - CEO and Owner of TheMastermindSite.com
@DesmondRhys on Twitter and Instagram.

The music for this episode was provided by minwbu from Pixabay. “Min-2019”.

@mastermindsite on Twitter and Instagram.
@futbolmasterminds on Instagram.
Subscribe via email themastermindsite.com/subscribe.

Following the conclusion of all four Quarter Final match-ups, the Futbol Masterminds discuss the winners and losers of the round, and make their bold predictions for the semi-finals. Follow @futbolmasterminds on Instagram to see more of the show and subscribe via Itunes and Spotify!

Rhys Desmond – Owner and CEO of TheMastermindSite.com.
@DesmondRhys on Twitter and Instagram.

Kaustubh Kapoor - Podcaster and Creative Producer for TheMastermindSite.com.
@futbolmasterminds on Instagram.

Russell Tho - Podcaster and Creative Producer for TheMastermindSite.com.
@RussellTho96 on Instagram.

-> Italy – Euro 2020 – Tactical Analysis
-> England - Euro 2020 - Tactical Analysis 

The music for this episode was provided by minwbu from Pixabay. “Min-2019”.

@mastermindsite on Twitter and Instagram.
@futbolmasterminds on Instagram.
Subscribe via email themastermindsite.com/subscribe.

Kausty and Rhys dissect all eight Round of 16 ties, including in-depth analyses of Gareth Southgate's winning tactics for England against Germany, and Didier Deschamps' losing tactics for France against Switzerland. Kausty has some choice words to say about Paul Pogba, but Rhys comes to the Manchester United man's defense, calling it one of the standout performances from a player at the tournament so far. Rhys and Kausty also disagree on how Southgate should progress his team moving forward, and make their picks for the final of this summer's championships. Follow @futbolmasterminds on Instagram to see more of the show and subscribe via Itunes and Spotify!

Rhys Desmond – Owner and CEO of TheMastermindSite.com.
@DesmondRhys on Twitter and Instagram.

Kaustubh Kapoor - Podcaster and Creative Producer for TheMastermindSite.com.
@futbolmasterminds on Instagram.

-> Netherlands – Euro 2020 – Tactical Analysis
-> Italy – Euro 2020 – Tactical Analysis
-> England – Euro 2020 – Tactical Analysis
-> Sweden – Euro 2020 – Tactical Analysis

The music for this episode was provided by minwbu from Pixabay. “Min-2019”.

@mastermindsite on Twitter and Instagram.
@futbolmasterminds on Instagram.
Subscribe via email themastermindsite.com/subscribe.

Spin The Ball is back! And back with a bang, as Rhys and the panel get together to play the British game show Would I Lie To You? football styled. Each panelist comes up with two football stories from their past, one truth and one lie, as the others attempt to guess which is which. Stories include Declan's experience playing soccer with priests in Rome, Victor's dislocated kneecap, Rhys' hamburger infused 1on1 session and Alex's interesting encounter with a global star. Subscribe to the show via itunes and spotify and follow on Twitter @mastermindsite. Submit ideas for the show using the links below or at themastermindsite.com.

PANEL

Rhys Desmond - CEO and Owner of TheMastermindSite.com.
@DesmondRhys

Declan Da Barp – Podcaster for TheMastermindSite.com. 
@dabarp14 on Twitter and Instagram. 

John Townsend – Podcaster for TheMastermindSite.com. 
@johntownsend99 on Twitter and Instagram. 

Victor Onoh – Podcaster and Writer for TheMastermindSite.com.
@vicshotit on Twitter.

Alex Venegas - Podcaster for TheMastermindSite.com.

@mastermindsite or @DesmondRhys on Twitter and Instagram.  
themastermindsite.com@gmail.com via email.
Leave a comment on this episode.
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The music and sound for this episode was provided by Pixabay and Anchor.

After the conclusion of Groups D, E, and F, the Futbol Masterminds get together to discuss all the events from the week that was at the Euros, including those two massive 2-2 draws in the Group of Death! Follow @futbolmasterminds on Instagram to see more of the show and subscribe via Itunes and Spotify!

Declan Da Barp – Podcaster for TheMastermindSite.com.
@dabarp14 on Twitter and Instagram.

John Townsend – Podcaster for TheMastermindSite.com.
@johntownsend99 on Twitter and Instagram.

Sujay Guarav - Podcaster and Writer for TheMastermindSite.com.
Check out his work here.

Produced and edited by:

Rhys Desmond – Owner and CEO of TheMastermindSite.com.
@DesmondRhys on Twitter and Instagram.

The music for this episode was provided by minwbu from Pixabay. “Min-2019”.

@mastermindsite on Twitter and Instagram.
@futbolmasterminds on Instagram.
Subscribe via email themastermindsite.com/subscribe.

After the conclusion of Groups A, B, and C, Rhys and Russell go through the alphabet to discuss all the events from the week that was at the Euros. Russell has some bold predictions as always - this time switching allegiances as to who he thinks is ready to win the tournament, and breaking down why Spain and England have been so poor. Rhys meanwhile breaks down the tactics of why Italy and Netherlands have been so successful so far, and what Belgium needs to figure out moving forward. Follow @futbolmasterminds on Instagram to see more of the show and subscribe via Itunes and Spotify!

Rhys Desmond – Owner and CEO of TheMastermindSite.com.
@DesmondRhys on Twitter and Instagram.

Russell Tho - Podcaster and Creative Producer for TheMastermindSite.com.
@RussellTho96 on Instagram.

-> Netherlands – Euro 2020 – Tactical Analysis
-> Italy – Euro 2020 – Tactical Analysis
-> 5 Underrated Players to Watch at this Summer’s Euros
-> France 1-0 Germany – Tactical Analysis

The music for this episode was provided by minwbu from Pixabay. “Min-2019”.

@mastermindsite on Twitter and Instagram.
@futbolmasterminds on Instagram.
Subscribe via email themastermindsite.com/subscribe.

Brandon Wallis - Podcast Host for BundesligaDaily.com.
@2801brandon on Twitter and Instagram.

Ethan Wallis - Podcast Co-Host for BundesligaDaily.com.
@ethanwsss on Instagram and @ethan_wallis_ on Twitter

FOLLOW TMS

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@bundesligatms on Twitter and Instagram.
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The music for this episode was provided by Pixabay.

Rhys is joined by a brand new set of panelists to discuss the events from the Euros between June 14th and 16th, including Italy's dominance at the tournament so far, France's commanding victory over Germany, Ronaldo's record breaking goal haul and much, much more. Follow @futbolmasterminds on Instagram to see more of the show and subscribe via Itunes and Spotify!

Rhys Desmond – Owner and CEO of TheMastermindSite.com.
@DesmondRhys on Twitter and Instagram.

Declan Da Barp - Podcaster for TheMastermindSite.com. 
@dabarp14 on Twitter and Instagram. 

John Townsend - Podcaster for TheMastermindSite.com. 
@johntownsend99 on Twitter and Instagram. 

Victor Onoh - Podcaster and Writer for TheMastermindSite.com.
@vicshotit on Twitter. 

The music for this episode was provided by minwbu from Pixabay. “Min-2019”.

@mastermindsite on Twitter and Instagram.
@futbolmasterminds on Instagram.
Subscribe via email themastermindsite.com/subscribe.

The Euros have officially kicked off! This week the Futbol Masterminds break down everything going on in the Euros so far, with a special look at the first seven matches of the tournament taking place between June 11th and June 13th. Follow @futbolmasterminds on Instagram to see more of the show and subscribe via Itunes and Spotify!

Rhys Desmond – Owner and CEO of TheMastermindSite.com.
@DesmondRhys on Twitter and Instagram.

Kaustubh Kapoor - Creative Producer for TheMastermindSite.com.
@futbolmasterminds on Instagram.

Russell Tho - Creative Producer for TheMastermindSite.com.
@RussellTho96 on Instagram.

The music for this episode was provided by minwbu from Pixabay. “Min-2019”.

@mastermindsite on Twitter and Instagram.
@futbolmasterminds on Instagram.
Subscribe via email themastermindsite.com/subscribe.

Have you ever wanted a football podcast guided towards discussing topics set by you - the listener? Welcome to Spin The Ball! On episode number two of the show, Rhys is joined by Adam Palermo of TheMastermindSite and Bundesliga Daily to select the 'Mount Rushmore' (top four) of various footballing categories. Topics include Best Managers, Underrated Players, U-23 Players Most Likely To Win The Ballon D'Or and Academy Products to Break into Their First Team in the Last Five Years. After ranking all of the Mount Rushmores, Rhys and Adam discuss your ideas submitted this week and spin the ball to decide what's coming up next week. You can submit ideas for the show @mastermindsite on social media or via the links below.

Rhys Desmond is the creator and owner of TheMastermindSite.com. @DesmondRhys.

Adam Palermo is a writer for TheMastermindSite.com and BundesligaDaily.com. 

@mastermindsite or @DesmondRhys on Twitter and Instagram.   themastermindsite.com@gmail.com via email. Leave a comment on this episode. Subscribe via email themastermindsite.com/subscribe.

The music and sound for this episode was provided by Pixabay and Anchor.

Brandon Wallis - Podcast Host for BundesligaDaily.com.
@2801brandon on Twitter and Instagram.

Ethan Wallis - Podcast Co-Host for BundesligaDaily.com. 
@ethanwsss on Instagram and @ethan_wallis_ on Twitter.

FOLLOW TMS

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MUSIC

The music for this episode was provided by Pixabay.

The moment we've been waiting for...that's taken a year to arrive...is now finally here this Friday as the UEFA European Championships of 2020 kick off. The Futbol Masterminds break down their predictions and thoughts on all six groups, and discuss who is most likely to win the tournament. Follow @futbolmasterminds on Instagram to see more of the show and subscribe via Itunes and Spotify!

Rhys Desmond – Owner and CEO of TheMastermindSite.com.
@DesmondRhys on Twitter and Instagram.

Kaustubh Kapoor - Creative Producer for TheMastermindSite.com.
@futbolmasterminds on Instagram.

Russell Tho - Creative Producer for TheMastermindSite.com.
@RussellTho96 on Instagram.

-> 5 Underrated Players to Watch at this Summer’s Euros
-> Euro 2020 – England – Tactical Preview
-> Why England’s tactical flexibility makes them favourites for Euro 2020
-> Euro 2020 – Portugal – Tactical Preview
-> How Greece shocked the world at Euro 2004

The music for this episode was provided by minwbu from Pixabay. “Min-2019”.

@mastermindsite on Twitter and Instagram.
@futbolmasterminds on Instagram.
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Have you ever wanted a football podcast guided towards discussing topics set by you - the listener? Here at TheMastermindSite.com we are about to provide you with exactly that. Every week, Rhys Desmond, CEO of TheMastermindSite, will be joined by guests from around the world to discuss ideas sent in by you - the listeners. On this inaugural show, Rhys is joined by TMS legend Sam The Man to iron out the final details of the podcast and discuss all the listener submitted ideas for the first week of action. Rhys and Sam then prepare the ball to be spun for the very first time, deciding the topic of next week's show. And it's a good one. Submit ideas for the show @mastermindsite on social media or via the links below.

Rhys Desmond is the creator and owner of TheMastermindSite.com. @DesmondRhys.

Sam The Man is a CONCACAF soccer expert, excel spreadsheet guru, and Toronto FC fan.

@mastermindsite or @DesmondRhys on Twitter and Instagram.  
themastermindsite.com@gmail.com via email.
Leave a comment on this episode.
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The music and sound for this episode was provided by Pixabay and Anchor.

This week the supposed underdogs pulled through in both the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League final fixtures, with Chelsea and Villarreal coming out victorious over Manchester City and Manchester United. The Futbol Masterminds break down all of their thoughts from the two finals, including Chelsea's stellar defense, Guardiola's strange tactics, and that crazy penalty kick shootout. The panel then delve into a discussion over the potential managerial merry go round, after Antonio Conte's departure from Inter Milan announced this week, and rumours regarding the future of Zinedine Zidane and Mauricio Pochettino. Follow @futbolmasterminds on Instagram to see more of the show and subscribe via Itunes and Spotify!

PANEL

Rhys Desmond – Owner and CEO of TheMastermindSite.com.
@DesmondRhys on Twitter and Instagram.

Kaustubh Kapoor - Creative Producer for TheMastermindSite.com.
@futbolmasterminds on Instagram.

Russell Tho - Creative Producer for TheMastermindSite.com.
@RussellTho96 on Instagram.

READ MORE 

-> UEFA Champions League Final -Manchester City 0-1 Chelsea – Tactical Analysis
-> UEFA Champions League Final – Chelsea vs. Man City – Tactical Preview
-> Pep Guardiola – Manchester City – Tactical Analysis (2020-21 Edition)
-> Thomas Tuchel – Chelsea – Tactical Analysis
-> Ole Gunnar Solskjaer – Manchester United – Tactical Analysis
-> Unai Emery – Villarreal – Tactical Analysis

The music for this episode was provided by minwbu from Pixabay. “Min-2019”.

@mastermindsite on Twitter and Instagram.
@futbolmasterminds on Instagram.
Subscribe via email themastermindsite.com/subscribe

Brandon Wallis – Podcast Host for BundesligaDaily.com. 
@2801brandon on Twitter and Instagram.

Daniel Tilson – Podcast Host for BundesligaDaily.com. 
@tilson.dan on Instagram.

FOLLOW TMS

@mastermindsite on Twitter and Instagram.
@bundesligatms on Twitter and Instagram.
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MUSIC

The music for this episode was provided by Pixabay.

This past weekend, the 2020-21 Premier League season came to an end, along with all of Europe's top five leagues. In an exciting and dramatic final matchday, Leicester City crashed out of the top four, leaving the Futbol Masterminds to argue about whether or not they "bottled it". The panel also discuss Liverpool's subsequent top four comeback, Harry Kane's impending, or rather unlikely, move away from Tottenham Hotspur, Lille's Ligue 1 title win and Atletico's La Liga title thanks to Luis Suarez. Follow @futbolmasterminds on Instagram to see more of the show and subscribe via Itunes and Spotify!

Rhys Desmond – Owner and CEO of TheMastermindSite.com.
@DesmondRhys on Twitter and Instagram.

Kaustubh Kapoor - Creative Producer for TheMastermindSite.com.
@futbolmasterminds on Instagram.

Russell Tho - Creative Producer for TheMastermindSite.com.
@RussellTho96 on Instagram.

-> Leicester City - Tactical Analysis (2020-21)
-> Who Should Replace Jose Mourinho as Tottenham Boss
-> How LOSC Lille Won the 2020-21 Ligue 1 Title
-> Atletico Madrid - Tactical Analysis (2020-21) 

The music for this episode was provided by minwbu from Pixabay. “Min-2019”.

@mastermindsite on Twitter and Instagram.
@futbolmasterminds on Instagram.
Subscribe via email - themastermindsite.com/subscribe

Brandon Wallis – Podcast Host for BundesligaDaily.com. 
@2801brandon on Twitter and Instagram.

Daniel Tilson – Podcast Host for BundesligaDaily.com. 
@tilson.dan on Instagram.

FOLLOW TMS

@mastermindsite on Twitter and Instagram.
@bundesligatms on Twitter and Instagram.
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The music for this episode was provided by Pixabay.

It was a weekend of football like none other, with two domestic league cups to discuss, new developments in the title races in Spain and France, and a goalkeeper scoring a header in the Premier League. Kausty, Russell, Rhys and new guest Shomik get together to discuss Leicester's stunning FA Cup final win, Dortmund's resurgence in the DFB Pokal and Bundesliga top four race, and Alisson's incredible headed goal. The panel then end off with a discussion about Barcelona crashing out of the La Liga title race, and whether or not Ronald Koeman is to blame. Follow @futbolmasterminds on Instagram to see more of the show and subscribe via Itunes and Spotify!

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-> Chelsea 0-1 Leicester – FA Cup Final – Tactical Analysis
-> Dortmund dominate the DFB Pokal Final – Match Recap & Analysis
-> Can Dortmund Claim Top Four? – Tactical Analysis
-> Where Liverpool Have Gone Wrong This Season – Tactical Analysis

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Last week Jurgen Klopp recorded his first ever win at Old Trafford, at a time when they desperately needed a win to stay in the top four race. Kaustubh Kapoor and Russell Tho break down all the major events of the match. The panel discuss Nat Phillips' mixed performance, Rhys Williams' '40' pace, Diogo Jota's insanity, that awkward Klopp-Mane handshake moment, and a few things about Manchester United too. Subscribe on Itunes and Spotify and follow the show on Instagram @futbolmasterminds and via themastermindsite.com.

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-> Jurgen Klopp – Liverpool – Tactical Analysis (2020-21 Edition)
-> Ole Gunnar Solskjaer – Manchester United – Tactical Analysis
-> Where Liverpool Have Gone Wrong This Season – Tactical Analysis

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Russell is back(!!), and back in style to discuss all the top European leagues in episode #11 of the Futbol Masterminds show. The panel first delve into Chelsea vs. Man City, Timo Werner and panenkas, before moving to Serie A, discussing Juventus' top four hopes being dashed before their eyes. The panel then give their picks in the respective races for the La Liga and Ligue 1 title, before discussing the potential Ballon d'Or race between Lewandowski and Messi. Follow @futbolmasterminds on Instagram to see more of the show and subscribe via Itunes and Spotify!

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In a week that saw Neymar battered and bruised at the hands of Manchester City, Christian Pulisic dazzle against Real Madrid, and Edinson Cavani terrorize Roma to bits, the UCL and UEL semi-finals did not disappoint. Kausty and Rhys break down all the action from the semis in both competitions, discussing the individual performances of the likes of Neymar, Cavani and Bruno Fernandes, before making their predictions for the second legs. Submit questions and follow the show @futbolmasterminds on Instagram, or on themastermindsite.com.   

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-> UCL / UEL Semi-Finals – what we learned this week

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In the aftermath of the failed European Super League, Kausty and Rhys break down the victory that has been won for football fans around the globe, while also taking a critical lens to whether or not we can truly celebrate, or if we should be worried for the rest of footballing time. The Futbol Masterminds then delve into a discussion surrounding Jose Mourinho's sacking from Tottenham Hotspur, the timing, the subsequent cup final defeat to Manchester City and the desperate state of Ryan Mason's Spurs side. To cap it all off, Kausty and Rhys bring you their UEFA Champions League Semi-Final predictions, including who they think will make it all the way to the final. Submit questions and follow the show @futbolmasterminds on Instagram, or on themastermindsite.com. 

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-> Explaining Germany's 50+1 Rule
-> How Fans Stopped The European Super League

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On Sunday April 18th, 2021, twelve of Europe's elite clubs made a shocking announcement that they had agreed to take part in a "European Super League". The announcement was instantly condemned by UEFA, FIFA, the FA, and fans around the globe...not to mention the Futbol Masterminds. Rhys, Kausty and special guest Vivek dissect some of the many issues to do with the European Super League, before delving into a discussion on racism in football and England's Euro 2020 squad.  Submit questions and follow the show @futbolmasterminds on Instagram, or on themastermindsite.com. 

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The music for this episode was provided by minwbu from Pixabay. “Min-2019”.

Leicester City spent the entirety of the 2019-20 season in the top four, only to miss out on Champions League football on the final day with a devastating defeat to Manchester United. With Leicester's recent 3-2 loss to West Ham United, the Futbol Masterminds examine the Champions League football race that appears to be tighter than ever before, with the Hammers and Foxes competing with the likes of Liverpool and Chelsea for a spot in next season's competition. The panel also discuss whether clubs should spend money on transfers or youth academies, what's been missing for Brighton & Hove Albion this season, and the upcoming Champions League fixture between Dortmund and Manchester City. Submit questions and follow the show @futbolmasterminds on Instagram, or on themastermindsite.com. 

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The music for this episode was provided by minwbu from Pixabay. “Min-2019”.

Over the past decade at Manchester City, Sergio Aguero has established himself as one of the best strikers in Premier League history. After the announcement that he will be leaving City at the end of the season, the Futbol Masterminds examine the Argentine's career and whether or not Pep's team need to replace him with a summer buy. The panel also break down Tuchel's first defeat as Chelsea boss, Timo Werner's lack of goals (again), Liverpool's hot streak, and Lampard's future. To cap it all off, Russell has some strong takes about Serie A and whether or not it's truly a top four league. Follow @futbolmasterminds on Instagram to see more of the show and subscribe via Itunes and Spotify!

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Ahead of the upcoming UEFA Champions League quarter final matches, Kausty, Russell and Rhys break down their predictions for each enthralling match-up. After the panel give their predictions, chaos ensues as Russell forgets the recording is live and goes on a tangent about Virgil Van Dijk and Erling Haaland's dad. Follow @futbolmasterminds on Instagram to see more of the show and subscribe via Itunes and Spotify!

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The music for this episode was provided by minwbu from Pixabay. “Min-2019”.