Pattern Play
Pattern Play is your twice-weekly dose of Premier League chaos, comedy, and analysis. Hosted by Tim Geschwindt and a rotating squad of football-mad contributors – including Linde Sibanda, Chervon Chetty, Jude van Wyk, Matthew Mashiane, Balin Benissan, and Sal Abrahams – we bring you gameweek breakdowns, Fantasy Premier League rants, headlines worth debating, previews worth arguing over, and games worth losing friends over.
From Arsenal meltdowns to United delusions, Chelsea chaos to Liverpool false dawns, Pattern Play is your go-to football fix that’s fun, structured, and accessible – whether you're a casual fan or a tactics nerd. New episodes drop every Monday and Thursday evening. Come for the banter, stay for the insight.
Pattern Play
Episode 18 - From the Bottom to the Top: Promoted Teams Shine, Giants Stumble
Join Tim, Balin, and Jude for a jam-packed episode of Pattern Play! This week, the crew dives into the wild swings of the Premier League: Manchester United’s resurgence, Chelsea’s ongoing struggles, Liverpool’s tactical woes, and the surprising rise of promoted teams. Plus, tactical breakdowns, underdog stories, and a fun “Guess the Player” game to wrap things up.
Key Timestamps:
- 0:00 – Introduction & Episode Overview
- 0:58 – Stocks Rising: Manchester United’s Comeback and Promoted Teams’ Big Wins
- 4:12 – Stocks Falling: Liverpool’s Tactical Issues & Slot’s Struggles
- 7:54 – Chelsea’s Struggles and Tactical Missteps
- 13:49 – Liverpool’s Decline and the Need for Adaptation
- 21:16 – Arsenal’s Set Piece Strategy
- 22:01 – Defensive Strengths and Weaknesses Across the League
- 27:52 – Upcoming Fixtures & Title Hopes
- 29:10 – Man United’s Recent Form and What’s Changed
- 34:00 – City’s Reliance on Key Players
- 36:20 – Bournemouth’s Surprising Performance
- 37:52 – Guess the Player Game
- 39:38 – Closing Remarks & Upcoming Preview
Don’t miss this week’s deep dives, hot takes, and plenty of laughs as the team breaks down all the action!
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