Center Mid Philosopher

Dangerous Derbies Part 2: West Ham vs. Millwall & Hajduk Split vs. Dinamo Zagreb

Thank you to our primary sponsor Augustus Roark! Shop and check out all they have to offer below! https://www.augustus-roark.com Thanks for joining the Center Mid Philosopher for part two of "101 Fiercest Darbies", a deep psychological and sociological study of various football rivalries that offers insights into the world. The episode explores the intense rivalry between Millwall and West Ham United, which is one of the longest-standing and most bitter in English football. Both teams originated in the East End of London and were located less than three miles apart. The rivalry dates back to 1899 when they first played each other in the FA Cup, known as the Dockers Derby. The teams' origins are rooted in industry, with Millwall being founded by the JT Morton Factory and West Ham by the Tim's Ironworks football club. During World War I and II, the rivalry intensified as they were working on opposing docks, vying for the same business. The rivalry is deeply embedded in British football culture and has been depicted in numerous books and movies. The episode also touches on the rise of British hooliganism and the formation of firms in the 1970s. The Center Mid Philosopher believes that understanding football rivalries can offer insights into multi-generational prejudices, class, wealth, race, and religion. Shop CMP Merch! https://bit.ly/3HOQGul We hope you enjoy the show!

Beyond Goals: Decoding Football with Liam Tharme & Data Analysis

Thank you to our primary sponsor Augustus Roark! Shop and check out all they have to offer below! https://www.augustus-roark.com Welcome back! Matt discusses the impact of data analysis on football, specifically in terms of evaluating young players and analyzing playing styles. Liam Tharme, a football tactics writer and podcaster for The Athletic, shares his insights and emphasizes the importance of data analysis for clubs in making informed decisions and gaining a competitive edge. Matt also mentions the influence of a team's playing style on coaches and the types of players that receive high transfer fees, using examples of teams like PSV and Nottingham Forest. Additionally, the conversation covers topics such as the current state of West Ham United, with fans divided on their preferred playing style. Liam Tharme's background, including his experiences attending university in London and earning a master's degree in performance analysis, is also touched upon during the conversation. Really poroud of this one! We hope you enjoy. Shop CMP Merch! https://bit.ly/3HOQGul We hope you enjoy the show!

Klopp's Curtain Call: LFC Seeks Successor as the Reds Roar On, FFP Doom for City? and AFCON Magic

Thank you to our primary sponsor Augustus Roark! Shop and check out all they have to offer below! https://www.augustus-roark.com Shop CMP Merch! https://bit.ly/3HOQGul Matt, Zack, and Caleb discuss Jurgen Klopp's sudden departure from Liverpool FC and possible coaching candidates to replace him. While exhaustion is believed to be the primary reason for Klopp's exit, his unique pressing and counterattacking football style might not be a good fit for international football. The team's financial stability and opportunity for coaches to make it their own make Liverpool a compelling option. The episode also touches on the struggles of Barcelona's soccer team, with coaching instability and financial issues. Manchester City's ongoing alledged FFP breaches is definitely of concern. The gang expresses excitement about the current state of soccer teams and emerging talent in the AFCON tournament and the English Premier League. They wrap up by sharing their current favorite 11's! We hope you enjoy the show!

Dangerous Derbies: The First Set of Matt's Favorite Rivalries in the World of Football

Matt explores the intense and historic soccer rivalries all around the world. Amsterdam's Ajax and Rotterdam's Feyenoord in the Netherlands, FC Copenhagen in Denmark, Dortmund and Schalke in Germany, Gremio and International in Brazil, East Bengal and Mohan Bagan in India and several more! These derbies, each rooted in unique cultural, historical, and political contexts, have led to mass hysteria and violent incidents including fan avalanches, assassinations, bomb attacks, and clashes between working-class and wealthy fans. Some prominent figures, like Johan Cruyff and Ronaldinho, have shifted allegiances between competing teams. Despite the horrifying histories of fan violence, these rivalries highlight the deep passion and dedication of fans to their respective teams. The world of football is so rooted in history, that sometimes political lines get blurred. One thing is for sure, this episode will depict just how intense rivalries in football can get. Thank you to our primary sponsor Augustus Roark! Shop and check out all they have to offer below! https://www.augustus-roark.com Shop CMP Merch! https://www.shopmmedia.com/shop/center-mid-philosopher/14?page=1&limit=60&sort_by=category_order&sort_order=asc Socials - IG - https://instagram.com/thecentermidphilosopher/ Augustus Roark - https://instagram.com/augustus_royale/ Morrisette Media is a digital media/marketing agency based in Richmond, VA, that specializes in the creative side of marketing and branding. We love to work with small to medium-sized businesses to help grow and promote their brand to their target customers through highly thought-out commercial video and photo. https://morrisettemedia.com Socials - IG - https://instagram.com/morrisettemedia

Andrei Markovits on Anti-Semitism in Sports, American Resistance to Soccer, and Best Matches Ever

Andrei S. Markovits is an Arthur F. Thurnau Professor and the Karl W. Deutsch Collegiate Professor of Comparative Politics and German Studies at the University of Michigan. He is the author and editor of many books, scholarly articles, conference papers, book reviews, and newspaper contributions in English and many foreign languages on topics as varied as German and Austrian politics, anti-Semitism, anti-Americanism, social democracy, social movements, the European right and the European left. Markovits has also worked extensively on comparative sports culture in Europe and North America. In August 2021, Markovits published a memoir entitled The Passport as Home: Comfort in Rootlessness. Thank you to our primary sponsor Augustus Roark! Shop and check out all they have to offer below! https://www.augustus-roark.com Shop CMP Merch! https://www.shopmmedia.com/shop/center-mid-philosopher/14?page=1&limit=60&sort_by=category_order&sort_order=asc Socials - IG - https://instagram.com/thecentermidphilosopher/ Augustus Roark - https://instagram.com/augustus_royale/ Morrisette Media is a digital media/marketing agency based in Richmond, VA, that specializes in the creative side of marketing and branding. We love to work with small to medium-sized businesses to help grow and promote their brand to their target customers through highly thought-out commercial video and photo. https://morrisettemedia.com Socials - IG - https://instagram.com/morrisettemedia