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Walking Football is a sport primarily played by slightly older people than Tifo but in this video, JJ Bull, Joe Devine, Jon MacKenzie and others play their first ever Walking Football match... against a league-winning team of players double their age. And in doing so, find out there's much more to Walking Football than simply not running.
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[@benallan6179]

For another video you should split into pairs and each coach a team of 8 year olds and see who’s tactical masterclass will prevail in a game against each other

[@areebsiddiqui758]

That's actually a great idea.

[@leonidasking7502]

John wouldnt pass the CRB check 🤣

[@salarabro]

great idea!

[@MarksUkuleleTips]

Please actually do this guys.

[@hanifanuar8720]

It would be a great vid, besides I want to watch more carnage by joe 😂

[@phuripatsrisiriroj9737]

Alex once said in a video "Joe is bad at football and brutally unhealthy but he's tall so that was good"

[@SKa-tt9nm]

Something about turning radius of a glacier, if memory serves.

[@phuripatsrisiriroj9737]

@@SKa-tt9nm Joe has the acceleration of a glacier and a turning circle of a milk float on fire.

[@SKa-tt9nm]

@@phuripatsrisiriroj9737 so good. Alex is the Shakespeare of football analysis.

[@mehmetemin4713]

Joe being too tired to come back on in a walking football game is perfect

[@jbri1]

and against 70-year-olds.

[@antoniobrandao7139]

I never heard of walking football before. When I play with my mates, it’s normal football, the no running part comes naturally after 15 minutes.

[@jayilham6548]

Wouldve been insane way to let us know that Seb has been laid off

[@franalytics5995]

aww man, first alex now seb is gone, they were my favourite analysts

[@_prithvideep]

No Sebs were harmed in the making of this film 😂😂😂

[@JD83000]

@@franalytics5995 what happened to Alex?

[@franalytics5995]

@@JD83000 he resigned and now works for an actual football analytics company

[@andrewquinlan6096]

Seb has left also?

[@colingriffiths221]

Joe was abysmal. I loved every minute.

[@SKa-tt9nm]

He scored like 9 goals in a season for Bayern Munich in that simulation a few months back. Me thinks that might have been a tad optimistic.

[@witchbreed9079]

@@SKa-tt9nm and that’s why Alex was promptly fired.

[@klotzinatorinho]

when he showed him his scars and he asked "where you on a good career projectory" "no not really" lol. that killed me

[@dwarakavamshi8955]

The "Joe Devine Bayern Munich journey" seems more realistic after what I've seen here.

[@SKa-tt9nm]

Really? You see 9 goals in a season? I don’t.

[@darynmiller5151]

Joe has the speed and dexterity of a baked potato

[@KT-ki6gz]

Anxiously awaiting the tactical breakdown of this match 😁

[@OneGoodCrusader]

Jon's stepovers killed me 🤣🤣

[@klotzinatorinho]

i never thought i'd ever see an ostrich play football

[@kaboodlefish]

Reminded me of most of his analysis videos..

[@liamcol09]

Jonaldo

[@Myst_HD]

We need more Dave, he would be a massive contribution to the podcast with his one sentence

[@buckethead133]

Gives me James May vibe. 😂😂

[@T.E.S.S.]

He was in a tifo video before and he was brilliant - look for "what is a foul throw''

[@homosapien5156]

JJ's age: older than you think That one really got me. Absolutely hilarious

[@vipulvij3]

Can’t be a tifo IRL vid without Joe sabotaging his own team

[@ggmu4656]

Damn man nobody talking about the 86 year old playing what a legend And than we complain about back pain in our 20s 😭😭

[@ElVindicto]

I didn’t realise that Uncle Damien was literally Joe’s uncle until this video. I just thought it was a term of endearment the whole team had for him because they all liked his pub so much

[@Damienjb1994]

The interviews about Joe's sending off was something out of Judge Judy lol

[@jpquinn1989]

Loved this, one of my favourite TIFO videos of all time. DieJo Costa up to the dark arts off the ball.

[@IllusionalSamurai]

JJ's a baller 😂😂🔥🔥

[@michaelngiam6270]

Yes! But he could have covered more for the 2nd goal. 😂

[@Falconidae7]

Would be amazing if we can get more videos like this

[@JamailvanWestering]

They should start their own team

[@jdbolick]

Joe will laugh about his ban and relish the ignominy for now. As the years go by, he will have forgotten all about these shenanigans until a group of friends invite him to a game of walking football. Then, as he goes through those doors for the first time in decades, he will see his smiling portrait hung on the club wall with a scarlet red "BANISHED!" stamped underneath it. His friends will recoil in shock, but Joe will merely grin, once more savoring the memory of knocking an old man to the ground in a show of primal dominance.

[@georgeforster8310]

The "Joepoke" is gold 😂

[@DhevC]

I am 29 years old. I already think walking football is an infinitesimally better sport than normal football. Finally a sport for the normal Joe. (Devine) 😊

[@g00dbyemisterA]

I havent been quite as touched by a video in a while. "Hi, I'm Dave" Literal shivers down my spine.

[@SujoyChakravarthi93]

Lord Joe Devine is truly two players in one - Romelu Lukaku's touch at Man United combined with Gennaro Gattuso's general dastardliness. P.S. - Call him Jonathan "Cão Ross" McKenzie now on account of those stepovers (thank you Google Translate) 🍾

[@JoshMarshain]

A lovely Christmas present from the lads at Tifo, Happy Holidays Tifo!

[@dequandavis5020]

The ‘player bio’ segment was absolutely genius

[@charanb5026]

Can we all appreciate the cameraman and the editors?? Big ups to tifo for showing the world these kinda leagues/games exist

[@paulharris3372]

Great video guys, it was a real fun session. Quote of the day must be from 86 year old Charlie " where else can I get 24 carers for nothing" thanks Tifo.

[@Chris10riginal]

aint nobody gonna speak about Mackenzie's flip? 8:58

[@mehmetemin4713]

Jon-ana LuaLua

[@wiener_schnitzelz941]

Tears in my eyes this is one of the best videos I’ve ever seen in every facet

[@nickcalderbank6910]

Small things like these really do help keep communities together in these tough times we are facing. Don't expect much from above, all we can do is act together at a grass roots level to make the world a better place. To the Tifo team I'd like to say thank you for the great work you are doing and Merry Christmas. Keep spreading the Joy.

[@mattypthag]

"Were you on a good career path at the time?" "No not really" haha🤣

[@iv0rysh0es39]

More of this boys. Well done and happy holidays.

[@davidashmore3929]

Fantastic video on walking football. Those guys have a love of the game. Next year Goblin stepover football. Merry Christmas everyone.

[@MickSG.]

I guarantee the intro was all JJ's making. It gives me It's Always Sunny vibes. And JJ is a massive IASIP fan.

[@PCampbell361]

Really enjoyed this video, great stuff Tifo. Happy Christmas! PS. They're definitely breaking into a jog half the time 😂

[@aaronclarke4331]

this is amazing, the editing, the jokes. Well done guys funny as hell

[@lukehferris]

Thanks, Tifo team. I love these challenge videos, especially when you highlight grassroots aspects of football in the community. I know these videos aren't ideal for the KZbin algorithm, but I truly appreciate the creativity and fun that goes into creating them. Cheers!

[@stevphen]

I genuinely think this is some of the best content you've ever made.

[@alfie6098]

Petition for Alice to put her hand on Joe's head and make him try and run at her

[@abdulwaahidshithu5394]

This is gold. You can a movie out of this.

[@TheChris17ish]

Really great stuff from JJ and the TIFO team!! Happy holidays everyone!!

[@TangoAlphaLima]

Now we need a tactics breakdown video of this match with Special Guest Alex Stewart.

[@HappyBirthday0707]

Absolutely brilliant. What a cracking bunch of blokes and a lovely pastime. Dave was MotM for me.

[@mynameisfatmike6742]

What a fantastic video. Joe is every bit as good in person, as his character in the Football Manager video was

[@eeeeewewew]

This was so lovely! Big smile on my face now. Merry Christmas to all at Tifo!

[@jayohlsbs1271]

Such an awesome video, hilarious, heartwarming, and just all around interesting! Love being able to see these aspects of football that everyone can connect with cuz it's what everyone loves about this sport to begin with.

[@Groundsey]

Time to see if Joe really can play up front.

[@Groundsey]

No, no he can’t.

[@dudemaister96]

He's got a terrible first touch, even for a big lad.

[@JJJackson777]

@@dudemaister96 He's got a big touch, even for a terrible lad.

[@bathy94]

"the turning circle of a milk float on fire"

[@flimpeenflarmpoon1353]

Didn't expect Jon to do a frontflip!

[@AliFrostinho]

We need an analysis on this game as a separate video

[@bradley4706]

Tifo IRL has become a really really good channel I must say. Doing everything right.

[@rupeoverlay3153]

This is really wholesome. Big up and Merry Christmas to my favourite KZbin channel. Also, that Astroturf appears to have a muddy end

[@WillMiall]

Funny and very wholesome. Fantastic video! Merry Christmas to everyone at Tifo and to all the awesome community that's built up in the comments and live streams

[@deadirony477]

This is THE GREATEST KZbin channel. Mucho love and respect from Colorado, USA.

[@timlamiam]

Good on those old folks. Not a single one of them have a massive barrel of a gut, they all look healthy. I really hope i can enjoy sports in my 70s like these gents.

[@SujoyChakravarthi93]

Merry Christmas lads - thank you for being the gift that keeps on giving and giving, even when we start getting the vague feeling that there are moments where it's all a bit too much and Joe will actually eat one of you alive. I am not joking and I am not speaking figuratively. Cheers 🎄

[@nthoj6510]

Absolutely LOVE this! One of your BEST VIDEOS! What a concept walking football - and to see all thes youngsters play! Amazing! You may be on a trend here ❤❤❤❤❤

[@rory4605]

An absolute Christmas treat for us Tifos! Thank you guys and gals, keep it up!

[@ispeeeaaakeeewhaaaleee]

I needed this after the WC

[@sasugasresolve7069]

This made me laugh more than any stand up. "Hi, im dave"

[@GMcKean82]

Best thing ever for a hangover 🤣 Great advert for walking football 🤘Fantastic as ever guys & gals & have a great festive break

[@TherealJKparty]

This was awesome guys, I would love to see more videos like this!! Really gave me a reminding on how important community is and wishing I was playing soccer again

[@danielgoncalves2306]

"Joe is bad, is really really bad" 🎶

[@Jim-ow3df]

Now this is heavy metal football

[@oscarwright7656]

11.38 JJ “DONT YOU REMEMBER THE DIAMOND?!” right after the valiant and daring gegenpressing effort

[@oscarwright7656]

Pirates were always going to get the 3 points here, jj lost the dressing room basically immediately

[@FeloniousFunk]

@@oscarwright7656honestly it’s JJ out for me

[@nicbongo]

The Leeds salute at 7:31 🤣

[@cluds136]

As a Paringdon player and a life long Leeds fan I am ashamed to say I missed that!

[@giovannipoggi234]

Love it! Those cheeky old chaps run quite a lot though 😂

[@johngonzalez2440]

I love absolutely everything you guys do. Absolute gold ❤

[@linc3152]

“What’s happened here?” “We were Gagenpressing”

[@DhevC]

“If you like this video, please subscribe to the channel. The Athletic brings the best example of middle aged men chatting absolute bollocks even against old aged pensioners. Except Joe who is so ancient he termed the acronym OAP.

[@alecescalante1385]

How is no one talking about Jon doing that flip 😳 8:50

[@zahidsiddiqui]

This was incredibly wholesome

[@mugen4537]

This is very lovely. Happy holidays to you all at Tifo

[@Supermac97451]

Filming a 6-a side pitch is really hard, well done to the camera team here!!!

[@Hieillua]

Genuinely the best KZbin video I've seen in a very very very long while.

[@beermchoff]

the lad putting it top bins at 2:46 was perfect timing

[@nickgilliver8240]

need more of these kinda videos

[@jesonliu4955]

11:57 Moment of the match

[@peterjazii6925]

Loving the wholesome comment section. We are a great community down here! ❤️ Merry Christmas everyone!

[@scottstables669]

This is the true meaning of Christmas

[@Nick_Gerr-Pries]

Goblin king plays walking football , people’s hero is rubbish at it and JJ is actually ‘trying’ unlike points are bad.

[@MuKori]

I love these types of videos, always a good laugh 😆

[@bucketofcheese1907]

This is outstanding, more videos like this, this had me howling

[@ThereAndBenAgain]

Using the music from Independence Day in the line up is incredible work!!

[@GUTZ420]

you guys are just wonderful ❤

[@wizardaka]

Pleased this was in Essex, also liked outro music.

[@patrickb8972]

Good on you guys. Amazing thing to bring attention to.

[@JoshHenderson16]

The trick to this game appears to be knowing how/when to abuse the no running rule.

[@flatbat8571]

I can't help it - this whole video made me think of the Father Ted episode with the all-priests over-75s football match 🙃

[@georgepalcic731]

love the Leeds salute from Jon 👌

[@baladushi6444]

You guys are the best! Keep them coming ❤️

[@belushithelegend]

This is the video I needed on Christmas

[@cityofmagic4370]

This has been absolutely amazing

[@JackKuzma]

As an Australian, I am livid that Seb did not make the team.

[@jbri1]

'he's a big unit' lol

[@peacefulpaul]

This was wonderful content. Merry Christmas, Tifo and Tipos

[@lisimbachiokejahiyazid4114]

The smooth natural delivery is so amazing!

[@cameronfeist2562]

More content like this please. Best video I've seen all year.

[@P3rkR3vIv3]

It’s the “Can you remember the diamond” in the background which really got me