Jon Mackenzie
@jonmackenzie.bsky.social
Writer and presenter at The Athletic. Noticer. Not the CEO of AS Monaco. The Ryan Christie of punditry.
A little video about the big game yday
February 9, 2026 at 8:07 PM
A little video about the big game yday
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Jeremy Jacquet has been tipped by some to become the next great French CB. This week's post for @thetransferflow.bsky.social looks at:
- What Jacquet brings to the table
- Transitioning to the PL
- The big bet Liverpool are placing on Jacquet's development
www.thetransferflow.com/p/what-are-l...
- What Jacquet brings to the table
- Transitioning to the PL
- The big bet Liverpool are placing on Jacquet's development
www.thetransferflow.com/p/what-are-l...
What are Liverpool getting in Jeremy Jacquet?
The £60m French youngster looks to solve the Reds' center back problems.
www.thetransferflow.com
February 5, 2026 at 3:26 PM
Jeremy Jacquet has been tipped by some to become the next great French CB. This week's post for @thetransferflow.bsky.social looks at:
- What Jacquet brings to the table
- Transitioning to the PL
- The big bet Liverpool are placing on Jacquet's development
www.thetransferflow.com/p/what-are-l...
- What Jacquet brings to the table
- Transitioning to the PL
- The big bet Liverpool are placing on Jacquet's development
www.thetransferflow.com/p/what-are-l...
A little video about Spurs
February 2, 2026 at 8:22 PM
A little video about Spurs
I joined the guys at Beyond90 to talk aesthetics in football
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AAj...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AAj...
Does Football NEED to Look Good? - ball don't lie - ep1 - ft.Jon Mackenzie
YouTube video by beyond90ftbl
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February 2, 2026 at 8:06 PM
I joined the guys at Beyond90 to talk aesthetics in football
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AAj...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AAj...
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The difference between Arsenal and Manchester United on Sunday?
One side took risks, the other played it safe.
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One side took risks, the other played it safe.
@jonmackenzie.bsky.social
January 26, 2026 at 4:36 PM
The difference between Arsenal and Manchester United on Sunday?
One side took risks, the other played it safe.
@jonmackenzie.bsky.social
One side took risks, the other played it safe.
@jonmackenzie.bsky.social
Chelsea Sensible Transfers has dropped if you want to know what to buy the club who has everything...
youtu.be/zyN5f0LD-tg
youtu.be/zyN5f0LD-tg
Sensible Transfers: Chelsea
YouTube video by The Athletic FC
youtu.be
January 24, 2026 at 11:46 AM
Chelsea Sensible Transfers has dropped if you want to know what to buy the club who has everything...
youtu.be/zyN5f0LD-tg
youtu.be/zyN5f0LD-tg
Traitors gonna trait!
(I have never watched so no idea if this even works)
(I have never watched so no idea if this even works)
January 23, 2026 at 9:54 PM
Traitors gonna trait!
(I have never watched so no idea if this even works)
(I have never watched so no idea if this even works)
This is an amazing study
1/12 Really proud of this paper! We borrowed tools from biology to ask a simple question: does who you play with actually matter in football? (Spoiler: it does, a lot.) 🧬 🤝 ⚽
Paper here: authors.elsevier.com/a/1mUusArnpe...
Paper here: authors.elsevier.com/a/1mUusArnpe...
January 23, 2026 at 9:24 PM
This is an amazing study
A Michael Carrick-themed DYN video for you today
January 19, 2026 at 6:31 PM
A Michael Carrick-themed DYN video for you today
Why a back four won't magically fix Man United
youtube.com/shorts/0w97a...
youtube.com/shorts/0w97a...
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
youtube.com/shorts/0w97a...
youtube.com/shorts/0w97a...
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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
www.nytimes.com
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
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
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...
Reposted by Jon Mackenzie
🚨*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-...
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...
Reposted by Jon Mackenzie
Excellent analysis from Kish (@lilywhitelab.bsky.social) and @jonmackenzie.bsky.social
Can Frank Fix Spurs? ft. Jon Mackenzie | The Lilywhite Lounge - Episode 13
YouTube video by Lilywhite Lab
youtu.be
December 1, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Excellent analysis from Kish (@lilywhitelab.bsky.social) and @jonmackenzie.bsky.social