We welcome Tom Dent back onto the podcast for an in-depth interview with Steve Wyss. Hear how he has transitioned from an OBOS Ligaen manager at Stjørdals-Blink to working under Jakob Michelsen as assistant manager at Ham Kam in the Eliteserien. We discuss and dissect their season, which ultimately saw the club escape relegation by finishing 13th. Hear the intricacies of coaching, adapting to the top level along with mental & physical challenges. We discuss the league as a whole and give our team of the year suggestions. Also looking ahead to the future with VAR coming into the Eliteserien for 2023, along with personal and club ambitions. We thank Tom for his generous time again on the NFP and wish him all the best.
Itinerary:-
00:00 Intros
02:14 Moving from Stjørdals-Blink to Ham Kam
07:56 Season Objectives
11:50 Start of season adaptations
19:25 The ‘Ham Kam Way’ Formations & Identity
27:50 Coaching 3-5-2 vs 4-3-3
31:00 Statistics & types of play
38:45 Losing Kristian Eriksen mid-season
44:25 Players adapting to Eliteserien level
50:25 Defeat to Sarpsborg - fallout & rebound
59:31 Goalkeeper change
1:01:10 End of season relief
1:03:55 Tom & Steve’s Eliteserien team of the season
1:13:50 Current strength of Eliteserien football
1:18:40 VAR in Eliteserien for 2023
1:23:34 Ham Kam & Tom Dent future
1:28:35 Influence of Jakob Michelsen
In this episode we are joined by a special guest, the Kalmar Brazilian goalkeeper Ricardo Friedrich. He has had a brilliant season and just recently won Goalkeeper of the Year award in the Allsvenskan. He joins Steve & Jonathan where they quiz him about his career which has seen him play twice for clubs in the far north of Europe, ROPS & Bodø/Glimt. Hear his thoughts on current manager Henrik Rydström and former boss Kjetil Knutsen. How has goalkeeping evolved since he started his playing career and what does the future hold for a man just entering his goalkeeping prime? We thank Ricardo for his generous time and wish him all the best for the future.
Five years ago our man Jonathan Fadugba went to Gothenburg to do an exclusive deep dive into BK Häcken in a trip to Hisingen where he met the legendary former coach, manager and Sporting Director Sonny Karlsson. Listen to the man who helped build Häcken from the ground up. He predicted back in 2017 that the club should compete to win the league title and lays out the blueprint for other clubs to progress towards the top end of the Allsvenskan. We have decided to re-relese this episode in tribute to BK Häcken's title winning 2022 campaign.
The Swedish Allsvenskan title is now in the bag for BK Häcken as they win their maiden Swedish crown. Hear how they managed to win the league despite being considered an unlikly outsider pre-season and with continual doubters during the campaign! Join the boys Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba as we disect their title run and also look into the relegation battle in both Sweden & Norway. Additionally, we discuss the performances of several teams in their European groups this season
In the Allsvenskan BK Häcken are now just one point away from securing a maiden Swedish crown. Can they get over the line? Join Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba and both the Eliteserien & Allsvenskan are close to finishing. Relegation is on the line for several teams, who will stay up?
Join Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba to round up the latest action. Molde have won the Eliteserien title. Find out how they did it and what were the keys to their success. Also, hear why Rosenborg will not be giving them a guard of honour this weekend. Over in Sweden, BK Häcken have a five point gap at the top of the table,. This is a great chance for them to obain their first ever championship, can they hold on? Hear about the crowd unrest in the recent Stockholm derby and how Malmö's season just goes from bad to worse
Itinerary for this episode:- 00:00 Introductions 01:35 Molde re champions 07:30 Erling Moe - the manager 10:48 Molde formation & tactics 13:53 Key Molde players this season 19:55 Guard of honour debate 26:00 Rosenborg assessment 29:00 Some listener questions 36:52 Eliteserien relegation battle 42:50 BK Häcken - title in their hands? 52:00 Hammarby & Kalmar chasing 55:35 Bilal Hussein question 58:59 Stockholm derby & who is hated the most? 1:06:42 Malmö FF terrible season
Join Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba as we look ahead to the midweek European matches, including Bodø/Glimt's trip to Arsenal and Molde vs Shamrock Rovers. It has been a great seaosn for Molde and they are close to securing the Eliteserien title. Hear how tthings are progressing in Norway at botjh ends of the table. Meanwhile, in Sweden several teams are dropping points in what is a very open title race battle!
Our man Jonathan Fadugba interviews Kevin Nicol, the Scotsman currently in charge of OBOS Ligaen club Mjøndalen. Hear his story in football and how things have been at the club since he took over from the long standing Vegard Hansen, who was the previous manager for 17 years! Thanks to Kevin for his time, we appreciate it.
Itinerary:-
00:00 - Intros
01:10 Taking over from Vegard Hansen
04:20 Learning from Hansen & core coaching principles
13:10 Playing career, shaping management, personal influences
21:37 Mjøndalen & coaching youngsters
25:50 Mjøndalen - the club & structure
28:15 Norway - development of players system
31:50 Mjøndalen - model & young players to watch out for
35:35 The future for Kevin Nicol
38:40 Coaching mentors
Join Steve & Jonathan as they look back on the weekend action in Norway & Sweden. Molde are well clear at the top of the Eliteserien table and find out who prevailed in the North of Norway derby. Can Kristiansund still survive? Over in Sweden several teams dropped points and there was a crucial Stockholm derby. Hear how Helsingborg claimed a shock win and we look ahead to the midweek European matches inclusing a big one for this region Djurgården vs Molde
Join Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba as they discuss the recent UEFA draws whih has seen Glimt come up against the likes of Arsenal & PSV. Can any teams from Norway or Sweden progress? Meanwhile, hear about Molde's big win in the Eliteserien, late heartbreak for Hacken & what is going oh so very wrong at Malmö?
Join Steve & Jonathan for the latest round of up the action in Norway & Sweden. There were big results in both league towards the top of the table. Find out how the teams are doing in the final crucial round of European qualifying. Additionally, Henry Nicholls (@footballinDK) has a great interview with FC Copenhagen defender Kevin Diks. We thank Kevin for his time and Henry for securing such a wonderful guest.
Steve & Jonathan are joined by Henry for a 3-way chat about the upcoming crucial European qualifying matches in addition to some of the latest goings on in each domiestic league. Apolgies for Steve's audio for the first half of this episode, he was using the wrong mic!
We are joined by Henry (@footballinDK) who has been on a trip to Denmark to take in some live action. He caught up with Norwegian wonderkid Andreas Schjelderup after the Nordjaelland - Viborg match for a chat. Henry also tells us about his time in Denmark, including his experience in the Copenhagen derby at Parken. Elsewhere, Bodø/Glimt have found some great form both domestically and in Europe. What has been the key to their recent success? Over in Sweden Malmö have slipped up again and hear how one player reortedly missed his own wedding to play in a European game!
Join Steve & Jonathan as they discuss the recent managerial change at Malmö, a wild 4-4 draw in the Allsvenskan & how Hammsrby slipped up in the title race. Over in Norway Kristiansund have finally won a game of football and the top four keep on picking up points. Hear about how Glimt destroyed Linfield in the UCL and we look forward to some very exciting European qualifying games including Viking vs Irish side Sligo Rovers!
Our man Jonathan Fadugba has an in-depth exclusive interview with David Selini, the asisstant manager at IFK Värnamo. Hear about his time in football and the inner workings of the club, who reached the Allsvenskan for the first ever time this season. How can IFK Värnamo make the most of limited budget and resources? Hear David's opinions on tactical styles, man management and his relationship with manager Kim Hellberg.
We thank David for his time for coming on the podcast
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Itinerary 00:00 Intros 02:35 Värnamo vs AIK recent match discussion 09:50 Värnamo - the current season 15:35 David Selini - getting the role at Värnamo 20:18 Day to day life at Värnamo 26:10 General tactical discussion 34:55 In match tactical tweaks and variations 43:22 David Selini the coach -learning tactical styles 48:20 Tactical evolutions in football 55:15 Advice about working in football 58:51 Kim Hellberg the Värnamo manager 1:02:32 Värnamo aims & ambitions 1:06:06 - Strikers in football - the modern role 1:11:33 Värnamo - the future
Join Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba for the latest goings on in Sweden & Norway. There was a really important victory for AIK away to IFK Värnamo but all the talk was surrounding AIK loanee Robin Tihi who had a catastrophic match against his own club. We debate whether players should be able to play against their parent clubs, is it fair? Elsewhere, DIF emerged victorious from a top of the table clash with Häcken. Have the scales tipped in their favour? There have been a lot of transfers both in and out of the Allsvenskan and Jonathan discusses some key moves. Over in Norway Molde are unbetaen in 11 games and going well. We discuss Kristiansund's major problems, Vålerenga's revival and some key departures from the league. Meanwhile, the OBOS Ligaen is past its halfway stage and Steve discusses the dominance of Brann and some financial issues for Stjørdals-Blink.
Join Steve Wyss & Henry Nicholls for a comprehensive Danish Superliga Season Preview. Every team discussed in-depth & 10 players to watch
The boys are back with a bumper episode! Loads to talk about with several surprising results in both Eliteserien & Allsvenskan. Hear how both Malmö and AIK suffered shock defeats, whilst in the Stockholm derby DIF bagged a crucial win. Over in Norway Bodø/Glimt dropped yet more points but Molde also had a poor result. Steve has been entertained by Stefan Billborn's Sarpsborg side this season, hear his thoughts on their style of play plus much more!
Join Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba as we review the latest round in Norway, where there was one big shock result involving Sandefjord. How does Steve see the title race developing now? The Allsvenskan is finally back this coming weekend and we discuss some recent transfer dealings out of the league, including Williot Swedberg to Celta Vigo. Meanwhile, ex Malmo manager Jon Dahl Tomasson has recently been appointed the new Blackburn Rovers manager. How will be do in the Championship as the boys disagree about his potential impact.
Steve is joined by Henry, @footballinDK to review the Danish Superliga campaign. We look back on the title race, which eventually was closer than expected. Who over and under achieved this season and which teams ended up going down? Find out Henry's 'flop' of the year and also who makes his XI of the season?
Thanks to Henry for his great appearances on NFP this season. Check out his new blog/website for more content.
https://footballindenmark.com/blog/road-trip-2021
Itinerary:-
00:00 Intros & general thoughts
05:15 Championship group & title fight
16:02 Relegation group and battle
21:05 Overachieving side - Silkeborg
27:22 Underachievers
32:40 Henry's XI of the season
1:01:44 Top 3 managers of the season
1:09:00 'Flop' of the season
1:13:25 Looking ahead and Henry's new blog/website
In this episode hear how Malmö beat Hammarby to win the Swedish Cup and how they will struggle to keep hold of their star man, youngster Williot Swedberg. Clubs such as Man City and several others are competing for his signature this summer. Meanwhile, BK Häcken continue to go very well in the Allsvenskan in what looks to be a very competitive title race. Over in Norway hear how Molde beat Bodø/Glimt and is there a concern for the defending champions? There are also plenty of concerns at Vålerenga where manager Dag Eilev Fagermo is under some pressure. Hear the thoughts of Steve & Jonathan on the latest events up in Sweden & Norway.
Hear the latest from the Eliteserien & Allsvenskan as a very late equaliser helped Bodø/Glimt avoid embarrassment at home to local rivals Tromsø. Listen to Steve's thoughts from the May 16th round of fixtures as Viking stay top of the table. In Sweden, there was a wild Stockholm derby and one of the worst results for Malmö FF in recent memory as they fell to a shocking 0-4 defeat to DIF. What does Jonathan think is the problem there?
Join Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba to catch up with the latest action in Sweden & Norway. Hammarby have started the season tremendously with a 100% under new manager Martí Cifuentes, what has been the key to their success so far. Malmö are lurking in the background to pounce. Hear about the latest Wyscout blog on Kalmar FF and what has been going wrong for pointless Degerfors? Over in Norway Viking had a statement victory against defending champions Bodø/Glimt. Are they a serious Eliteserien contender?
In this episode with have an exclusive interview as our man Henry, @footballinDK catches up with Randers FC captain Vito Hammershøy-Mistrati. They talk about Randers' great run in Europe this season, his footballing career, aims and ambitions and general chat about football in Denmark. We thank Vito for his time for this great interview!
Join Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba as they discuss the latest news in Eliteserien & Allsvenskan. Bodø/Glimt had another incredible win vs Roma in the Europa Conference League but the aftermath has been shrouded in controversy. Hear the latest on the situation and Steve’s thoughts on proceedings. Meanwhile, both the Eliteserien & Allsvenskan are now two rounds old in 2022. Who has started well and who is struggling?
Itinerary for this episode:-
00:00-03:27 Intros
03:28-21:58 Bodø/Glimt vs Roma - the fallout!
21:59-28:38 Eliteserien First 2 rounds - Viking & Molde 100% record
28:39-33:15 Newly promoted sides & fantasy assets
33:16-37:08 Are Kristiansund in trouble?
37:09-40:48 Lillestrøm fantasy assets
40:49-47:40 Hammarby & Häcken strong start
47:41-54:29 Mjällby - impressive start & fantasy assets
54:30-1:04:04 IFK Göteborg - 100% start & Olle Sultan retirement
1:04:05-1:07:23 Malmö vs Elfsborg reaction
1:07:24-1:30:08 Questions for Sweden
1:30:09 Questions for Norway
Join Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba for a bumper Swedish Allsvenskan Season Preview 2022. EVERY team is discussed in fine detail. Who does Jonathan think will win the title this year? Can either of the Stockholm clubs challenge Malmö for the crown? There are three newly promoted teams this season, can any of them stay up? Find out who to watch out for in 2022, including some Allsvenskan fantasy advice! This is a mammoth show 2.5 hours long with some epic content!
Itinerary for this episode:-
00:00 Introduction
09:17 Malmö
27:00 AIK
36:53 Djurgården
47:11 Hammarby
58:05 Elfsborg
1:06:00 Fantasy advice - top 5
1:15:05 Kalmar
1:22:00 IFK Göteborg
1:27:43 Häcken
1:34:20 Sirius
1:40:41 Norrköping
1:45:00 Mjällby
1:49:54 Fantasy advice - midtable
1:53:42 Värnamo
2:04:32 GIF Sundsvall
2:12:33 Helsingborgs
2:17:38 Degerfors
2:20:49 Varbergs
2:26:40 Final Fantasy advice & conclusion
Join Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba for a comprehensive Norwegian Eliteserien Season Preview 2022. EVERY team is discussed in detail. Who does Steve think is going to do well and who is going to have a disappointing year? Find out some of the key players to watch out for in addition to some fantasy advice, plus much more in this 2 hour special!
Itinerary for this episode:-
00:00 Introductions
4:01 New announcements - Patreon content
15:20 Bodø/Glimt
25:35 Rosenborg
32:10 Molde
41:14 Viking
46:25 Lillestrøm
50:52 Vålerenga
55:39 Top 6 teams fantasy advice
1:01:45 Strømsgodset
1:07:09 Kristiansund
1:11:55 Odd
1:16:33 Kristiansund
1:19:20 Midtable fantasy advice
1:23:00 Aalesund
1:28:43 Ham Kam
1:35:53 Jerv
1:42:55 Haugesund
1:47:53 Tromsø
1:53:55 Sandefjord
1:57:18 Final thoughts
In this episode we are joined by Jordan Gardner who is the chairman and co-owner of Danish club FC Helsingør. He talks to Henry - @footballinDK about his time in football so far, the ambitions for the club and the challenges that come with his role. Steve & Jonathan both talk to Henry about some of the key transfers this year in the Superliga, which has just resumed following its winter break. We also discuss the excellent result for Bodø/Glimt at Celtic Park in the Europa Conference League and catch up with some of the Swedish Cup results
▶ Itinerary for this episode
00:00-01:34 - Intro 01:35-10:45 - Celtic vs Bodø/Glimt Review 10:46-16:35 - Swedish Cup group stage starts 16:36-43:23 - Jordan Gardner Interview 44:24-1:11:20 Danish Superliga discussion & key transfers 1:11:21 - Outro
For the first episode of 2022 Steve is joined by Tino from the Celtic Exchange Podcast and football analyst Kris Hilliam. We get an insight into Celtic as a club and their current style, along with which players to look out for. Steve & Kris then discuss the off season goings on at Bodø/Glimt. How will their significant departures affect the team and have they reinforced well enough? We take a look in-depth at some key statistics and assess what sort of state they are in heading into this tie vs Celtic. We thank both Tino & Kris for their time and appearing as guests on the show. Give them a follow on twitter
@CeltExchange
@FootyAnalyKris
Join Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba for a 2 hour special as we review all of the goings on in Eliteserien & Allsvenskan this season. What were the highs and what were the lows? Hear which players make it into the respective 'team of the season' of both Steve & Jonathan in addition to the best managers and flops. We thank all of our listeners, supporters, Patreons and guests this year, which has seen NFP produce more episodes than ever before. Cheers to you all and have a great festive period!
Part 1 - Norway Review 0-55 mins
Part 2 - Sweden Review 55 mins - End
In this edition of the NFP we have a Danish special as our man Henry @footballinDK has an in-depth interview with FC Midtjylland winger Awer Mabil. The Australian International takes us through his story in football from a tough upbringing which has helped shaped his career. From his time at Adelaide United to a move to Denmark where he has won everything with FC Midtjylland. Find out what he thinks of the game in general, what type of player and person he is and how he mixes both domestic and international football with the brutal schedules! You can follow Awer on twitter @awermabil17 and on Instagram @awermabil10
Join Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba as we review the final round of the Swedish Allsvenskan. Malmö are the champions, but only just scraped over the line. Find out how they managed to win the gold medal and how it affected matters at the bottom of the table. Meanwhile, in Norway there was a dramatic penultimate round with late goals having a big impact at both ends of the Eliteserien standings. We look forward to the final round where the title is still alive and 1 of 3 teams could still get into the relegation playoff.
Join Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba as they talk about the Allsvenskan title race, which will be going to the last match of the season. Hear how Djurgården threw away their chances of success with a shock home loss and how Malmö remain in the driving seat heading into the final round. We talk about the relegation battle in both Norway & Sweden, plus Jonathan gives his opinion of ex IFK Göteborg head coach and new manager at Barnsley in England Poya Asbaghi.
We are joined by special guest Robin Asterhed, who is the new chief scout at Malmö FF. In a great interview, he joins Jonathan Fadugba to discuss leadership, management, scouting and his success at IFK Värnamo where he led the provincial Swedish club to a sensational and shock Superettan league title this season. In 2022, Värnamo will play in the Allsvenskan for the first time in their history. What have been the keys to their success this year? Find out more about Robin as both a person and his time in football so far. He has previously spent over a decade at Malmö FF. Hear about his work developing young players like Anel Ahmedhodžić in their youth academy, plus much more in this excellent in-depth episode.
Join Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba along with special guest Shaun Constable to discuss the latest goings on in both Norway & Sweden. It is the end of the Allsvenskan adventure for Östersunds FK who have been officially relegated. Jonathan and former coach of the club Shaun dissect exactly what has gone wrong at OFK to land them in this position. What legacy do they leave, from the Graham Potter era of winning the Swedish Cup, European adventures to the controversies of recent years.
Meanwhile, there are two very exciting title battles been ongoing in the Eliteserien & Allsvenskan. We go in-depth to find out what went so right for Bodø/Glimt and so wrong for Molde in the last week. Over in Sweden have Malmö taken a decisive stride into regaining their title crown and is it game over for AIK and Elfsborg? We also discuss about the crunch relegation battles in both leagues.
Our special guest Shaun Constable makes yet another fantastic appearance on the NFP. We hear about his time at Moss FK in the Norwegian third tier as head coach. Find out his approach to football, from man management, to tactics and philosophies. Shaun also provides great general insight as a football expert from Scandinavia.
Itinerary for this episode :-
00:00-03:20 Intros
03:21-21:14 Glimt/Molde Eliteserien title battle
21:15-28:04 Roma vs Bodø/Glimt
28:05-34:07 Rosenborg woes & battle for bronze
34:08-40:21 Eliteserien relegation battle
40:22-47:21 Sarpsborg revival
47:22-47:44 Break
47:45-59:55 Shaun Constable - the manager & time at Moss FK
59:56-1:07:25 Allsvenskan title battle & Malmö crucial win
1:07:26-1:13:07 Bad week for AIK
1:13:08-1:18:32 Elfsborg- are they out of the race?
1:18:32-1:32:17 Östersunds FK - relegation & legacy
1:32:18 Värnamo promotion and Superettan latest
On this episode we look back at the sensational win for Bodø/Glimt in the Europa Conference League 6-1 vs AS Roma! What went so well for the Norwegian Champions and so badly for Jose Mourinho? There is a huge match in the Eliteserien this midweek between Molde and Bodø/Glimt. A crucial title decider, who will come out on top? We preview the match in detail and get Steve's thoughts on the fixture. Over in Sweden the battle for the Allsvenskan title is a genuine 4 way affair and two of them meet on Wednesday when Malmö host AIK. We get the lowdown from Jonathan about how both teams are looking heading into such a big match. With both the Eliteserien and Allsvenskan having midweek rounds this week, settle back and listen to the boys as both sets of titles are on the line.
Our man Jonathan Fadugba interviews Mjällby AIF manager Anders Torstensson. He has done an amazing job since taking charge in mid season and the team are currently on a run of 8 consecutive clean sheets in the Allsvenskan! What has been the secret to his success? How has got a back 5 defence to work so well. Find out how the background of Anders has laid the foundations of success at Mjällby and why he was tempted back after a three year break from football. This is a fantastic insightful interview and we thank Anders for his time on the Nordic Football Podcast.
Join Steve Wyss @ Jonathan Fadugba for the latest episode. The title race is getting very close in Sweden with a genuine 4-way battle for the Allsvenskan crown. A lot of teams have dropped some surprising points recently! Meanwhile, in Norway it looks like Molde and Bodø/Glimt are set to battle it out with their showdown next week which could determine the Eliteserien gold medal. Glimt are also preparing for their midweek Europa Conference League against the might of Serie A giants AS Roma! Find out Steve's thoughts ahead of a massive 10 days for the defending champions. For all that, plus loads more settle back and listen to the boys for another action packed episode!
Join Steve Wyss, Jonathan Fadugba & guest Henry - Football in Denmark as we discuss the latest goings on in Scandinavia. There was was a record setting red card in the Eliteserien as Rosenborg lost a man after just 20 seconds vs Kristiansund! Meanwhile, over in the Stockholm derby both DIF and AIK finished the match with 10 men in the top of the table clash. We talk about both title races and close relegation battles in the Allsvenskan & Eliteserien. We are also delighted to be joined by guest Henry @footballinDK who discusses with Jonathan all of the main talking points from the Superliga!
Episode Itinerary:-
00:00 Intros
02:06 Norway Section
32:48 Sweden Section
57:45 Denmark Section - with @footballinDK
1:31:55 Outros
Steve Wyss is joined by Stjørdals-Blink manager Tom Dent for an in-depth feature interview covering a wide range of topics. As a previous guest on the show, find out how Tom’s journey has propelled him from a coaching role at Bodø/Glimt to this senior position at an OBOS Ligaen club. Find out the challenges of being in charge of a semi pro team in a division loaded with several fully professional clubs. What sort of tactics & philosophies does Tom prefer and who has he been influenced by in football? We talk in-depth about mental health in sport. This summer, Tom did a 100 mile charity run in his local area to help promote the mind charity. After some experiences of his own, we discuss the impact of modern society on mental health and how sharing and talking about such matters can be highly beneficial.
Episode Itinerary:- 00:00 Intro 01:30 Appointment at Stjørdals-Blink 05:44 Who are Stjørdals-Blink? 09:10 Tom Dent - coaching and management 13:55 Stjørdals-Blink Season targets/ambitions 17:40 OBOS Ligaen discussion 24:10 Tactics & Philosohpies 35:15 Mental health in sport discussion 47:35 Tom Dent - the future 51:00 Stjørdals-Blink - players to watch and season prognosis
Link to the previous episode that included Tom Dent https://nordicfootballpod.libsyn.com/s2-episode-2-eliteserien-season-preview-2018-1
Link to the just giving page for Tom Dent’s 100 mile run for the mind charity https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/tom-dent1
In this episode we review the recent double game week in the Allsvenskan. The title race is heating up and hear Jonathan's thoughts on the recent results. Who is in the driving seat and who has been dropping points? Down at the bottom Degerfors have been in terrible form but several other sides have also been struggling. Find out how Halmstad & Mjällby have limited their style this season to become mega boring but effective. Jonathan also gives us some in-depth thoughts on the current plight of IFK Göteborg who are once again underachieving. Over in Norway we discuss the recent cup round and the latest goings on in Eliteserien.
Join Steve Wyss, Jonathan Fadugba and once again a special guest Rafa Roldán for the latest episode. We preview the big upcoming Champions League game between Malmö & Juventus. Over in Sweden, there is a genuine four way title battle, and find out how DIF finally managed to end their derby day curse! The Eliteserien also has some great battles going on right now. The transfer window is now shut, so hear Steve's take on proceedings.
In this special episode, Jonathan Fadugba is joined by ex Östersunds FK performance coach Rafa Roldán. We go behind the scenes into life as a performance coach. What do they do day to day. Rafa Roldán takes us behind the scenes into life working in football and his journey working in the Allsvenskan with Östersunds fk. What are the challenges faced in this role and find out how crucial relationships with the players and other members of staff are the cornerstone to success.
Join Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba for the latest episode. It has been a huge week for Malmö FF in the Champions League as they beat Bulgarian side Ludogorets 2-0. Can they now see out the tie and qualify for the group stages? Meanwhile, there has been some controversy at IFK Göteborg, whilst AFC Eskilstuna haven't been helping their PR imagine with some poorly times tweets. Over in Norway the Eliteserien title race is back on after a surprise Molde slip up. There have also been some sensational events at Brann in the last couple of weeks, both on and off the field. Find out Steve's thoughts on their victory against Sandefjord and the infamous 'sex party'. In addition, the boys make some predictions for the upcoming weekend matches including some betting tips.
Sections for this episode
Allsvenkan/Sweden 02:30
Norway/Eliteserien 41:30
Join Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba as they discuss the big result in the recent Stockholm derby between DIF and AIK. The victory for AIK has opened up the Allsvenskan title race as the derby curse once again hit DIF at the worst possible time. Find out the latest news and results of how Scandinavian clubs have been doing in European qualifiers, plus a Rangers vs Malmo 2nd leg UCL preview. In the second half of the episode we discuss in detail the latest transfers in both Eliteserien & Allsvenskan. Who has done well and who has lost out in this summer window so far?
Join Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba as we celebrate a special milestone in NFP history - our 100th episode! It has been a great ride since the years we have started and we are delighted to be able to reach three figures. Thank you for all your support! In this episode we look at some key recent results in the Eliteserien, the progress of Norwegian & Swedish clubs in Europe and the latest goings on in the Allsvenskan.
Jonathan Fadugba is joined by colleague and guest Henry @footballinDK as we preview the upcoming Danish Superligaen season. Last season was a thrilling climax which saw three teams still in the title race heading into the final day of the season. Can Brøndby defend their title or will the big boys of FC København & FC Midtjylland be back at the top? Find out the teams and players to watch as we switch our focus to Denmark for an episode!
Join Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba as they discuss the latest goings on in Norway & Sweden. The Champions League Qualifying matches have just started, find out how Bodo/Glimt & Malmo have been getting on. The Allsvenksan is back from it's 6 week EURO2020 break and Hacken have hit the ground running under their new manager. Hear Jonathan's assessment of their recent victory against Kalmar. Meanwhile, over in Norway hear Steve's take on the regular inconsistency of many teams and why he thinks Molde are a lock in for the gold medal based on recent form.
Join Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba as the boys catch up with the latest goings on in Norway & Sweden. The Eliteserien has been ongoing recently with lots of matches and stories. Who has been impressing Steve and who is in trouble? Sweden's EURO 2020 campaign has been ended by Ukraine, what is Jonathan's take on their tournament and what does the future hold for this national team? The Allsvenskan makes a return this upcoming weekend after a 6 week break and the Eliteserien matches keep racking up, so settle back and take in our latest episode!
Our man Jonathan Fadugba has a great in-depth interview with AFC Eskilstuna striker Ashley Coffey. Hear how the Englishman has adapted to life over in Sweden in the Superettan after first moving over the Sweden from North Yorkshire side Whitby Town. Ashley reveals all in a very honest interview about the challenges, highs and lows about moving to a different country and how he impressed in the Swedish Lower leagues to get his eventual move to the 2nd tier.
Join Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba as they discuss the latest goings on in Norway & Sweden. The Allsvenskan is now taking a 6 week break but who has impressed Jonathan so far and which manager has bit the dust after some poor results? Meanwhile, in Norway Brann have lost ALL 6 of their opening games! What is going on and what is the solution? The defending champions Bodø/Glimt remain unbeaten and are top of the table with new signing Erik Botheim scoring in every match so far. Can he keep up his form? For all that, listener questions answered and more tune in and enjoy the episode!
In the first part of this episode the boys talk about what has been going wrong at Häcken this season. They find themselves bottom of the Allsvenakan table and winless after 7 games. What are their issues and how can they be solved? We tackle a bunch of listener questions about Norway & Sweden and catch up with some of the latest goings on. The entire 2nd half of the episode is dedicated to our special guest Andrea Loberto, a football coach who has been involved with many Scandinavian & European clubs as a coach, assistant manager or head coach. He talks with Steve about tactics, philosophy and general managerial trends along with other topics such as Norway's golden generation, youth coaching and scouting.
The first round of the Eliteserien has now been completed. Hear the thoughts of Steve Wyss on who impressed, who flopped and who was surprising? Steve describes one team as having 'more holes than a piece of Swiss cheese, plus find out which Eliteserien side he thinks play the 'dark arts of football' the best. Meanwhile, over in Sweden the Allsvenskan is 5 rounds old. Who is doing well in the table? We hear how DIFs 100% record has come to an end in spectacular fashion, and what is going wrong at Hacken? For a full round up on recent events in both Norway and Sweden join the boys Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba for more!
Join Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba for an in-depth look at all of the Eliteserien teams ahead of the new season which starts this weekend. Who will be top and who will flop? Find out who Steve rates highly and who he thinks will get relegated.
For you convenience, here is an itinerary below for the episode where you can find each individual team section:- Bodø/Glimt 11:00 Vålerenga 22:20 Molde 31:40 Rosenborg 42:15 Viking 50:50 Stabaek 55:05 Lillestrøm 1:01:45 Brann 1:07:25 Odd 1:16:15 Haugesund 1:21:50 Kristiansund 1:26:40 Sarpsborg 1:31:30 Tromsø 1:36:00 Strømsgodset 1:38:45 Mjøndalen & Sandefjord 1:43:30 10 Players to watch 1:47:05
In this special episode - which is best viewed on Youtube; join the boys Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba as they dissect the 3-4-3 & 3-5-2 tactics that have become very popular in the Swedish Allsvenskan recently. What are the strengths & weaknesses of such systemes. Listen & watch as the boys break down why so many teams are leaning towards three at the back. There were so many aspects to discuss in this bumper tactical episode and we finish with a massive in-depth look at the recent IFK Göteborg - Degerfors match.
In this episode we are joined by Stabaek assistant manager Eirik Kjönö who talks to us about his time in football so far. He became Grorud manager at just 27 years old and led them to an instant promotion, followed by an improbable survival. What are his footballing philosophies and what are his current objectives at Stabaek? We touch on the famed Stabaek youth system, the Norwegian National team and what is the future for this highly rated young coach? Elsewhere, the footballing world has been rocked by the ‘Super League proposals’ Hear Steve & Jonathan’s thoughts on the matter and of course the latest going on in the Swedish Allsvenskan, which has now completed its 2nd round.
Join Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba as the boys look back on the first round of the Allsvenskan 2021. There were three 0-0 draws but also some very interesting football, not least the thrilling 3-2 victory for Malmö against Hammarby! Find out exactly what went wrong for Häcken as Jonathan delivers his verdict on their issues vs Halmstad. Meanwhile, Steve had his eye on AIK vs Degerfors. Post game analysis, fantasy talk and listener questions are all part of this podcast as we round off the return to Allsvenskan action!
Join Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba for a comprehensive in-depth look at the Swedish Allsvenskan season which starts this weekend. EVERY team is discussed in detail and no stone is left unturned! Find out who Jonathan thinks will challenge for the title this season, and who might struggle. This is a mammoth jam-packed episode and as always JF delivers his ‘10 players to watch’ for the upcoming campaign. For you convenience, here is an itinerary below for the episode where you can find each individual team section:-
Malmö 06:00
Häcken 19:30
Djurgården 33:40
Elfsborg 45:05
Norrköping 54:20
Hammarby 1:02:20
IFK Göteborg 1:08:00
AIK 1:14:30
Varbergs 1:21:05
Sirius 1:24:10
Örebro 1:27:50
Kalmar 1:31:50
Mjällby 1:37:15
Östersunds 1:42:20
Degerfors 1:48:25
Halmstads 1:54:10
‘Ten Players to watch’ 1:59:00
Join Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba as first they review the disappointing result for Molde in the Europa League vs Granada (01:45). What hope for a comeback in the 2nd leg? Over in Sweden we have seen more cup action (14:50) and Jonathan takes a look at one key QF fixture in which Häcken (29:55) beat Norrköping (21:50) 3-2. What are the prospects for both sides this season and hear Jonathan give his mini team guide on each outfit. The Eliteserien isn’t kicking off until May now but Steve focuses on newly promoted side Tromsø (40:00). What appeals about the world's most northerly professional football team? Another side in focus is Strømsgodset (50:50), who won the Eliteseiren as recently as 2013. Have they become a somewhat fallen giant and find out why Steve thinks the club are at a crossroads and could go in either direction. Finally, amidst reports of VAR being introduced in Sweden, the boys discuss whether the Eliteserien & Allsvenskan are ready for this technology (1:00:30)
Itinerary for this episode
01:45 Granada vs Molde Review & Preview
14:50 Swedish Cup Quarter Finals
21:50 Norrköping in-depth
29:55 Häcken in-depth
40:00 Tromsø team guide
50:50 Strømsgodset team guide
1:00:30 VAR discussion
In what is perhaps the biggest Allsvenskan transfer for well over a decade, Slovakian international and ex Napoli man Marek Hamšík has signed for IFK Göteborg! Hear the thought of Jonathan Fadugba on this huge move which has sent shockwaves through Scandinavia. Can Hamšík turn IFKG into immediate title contenders? Meanwhile, the Swedish Cup has reached the quarter final stage and has already claimed a few high profile casualties. We discuss the upcoming matches and who could go all the way. Over in Norway the start to the Eliteserien has unfortunately been delayed and we preview Molde’s upcoming Europa League tie vs Spanish club Granada.
In what is perhaps the biggest Allsvenskan transfer for well over a decade, Slovakian international and ex Napoli man Marek Hamšík has signed for IFK Göteborg! Hear the thought of Jonathan Fadugba on this huge move which has sent shockwaves through Scandinavia. Can Hamšík turn IFKG into immediate title contenders? Meanwhile, the Swedish Cup has reached the quarter final stage and has already claimed a few high profile casualties. We discuss the upcoming matches and who could go all the way. Over in Norway the start to the Eliteserien has unfortunately been delayed and we preview Molde’s upcoming Europa League tie vs Spanish club Granada.
Join Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba as they review the thrilling Molde vs Hoffenheim Europa League match which ended 3-3! Elsewhere in Norway Steve talks about some latest goings on at Brann and a couple of new signings who have caught his eye. Over in Sweden there has been plenty of cup action with a few shocks mixed in as well. Find out what went wrong for Malmo as they got beat when a 1/5 favourite! Why are Swedish teams raiding the lower tiers this winter and finally we talk about the Suomen Cup in Finland which is nearing the knockout phase.
It’s 2021 and the boys are back with their first episode of the year! This week we talk about the big upcoming Europa League match between Molde and Hoffenheim. The Norwegian side are huge underdogs for this tie, but can they prevail? We are joined by special guest Archie Rhind -Tutt, Bundesliga expert and reporter for ESPN who gives us the lowdown on Hoffenheim.
Elsewhere, we talk about some of the most notable offseason moves so far in both Norway and Sweden. Which clubs have been active and who needs to do more before the start of the campaign? Hear about a new top striker that Jonathan is excited about seeing in the Allsvenskan and why Steve is impressed with Strømsgodset’s business up front.
Join Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba for a bumper 2 hour long Christmas Special! The final Eliteserien round is now complete. Who has been relegated and who clinched key spots towards the top of the table? Steve gives his thoughts on the upcoming playoff match. Both of the guys announce their respective Eliteserien & Allsvenskan teams of the season. Which players have caught the eye in 2020? Catch up with the latest news in both countries. This is a Christmas special so we also discuss some non football topics such as Xmas movies, top 3 chocolate bars and a long awaited topic on this podcast, what are the top 3 meats out there? For all that & loads more then tune in.
Join Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba as they catch up with the latest events in Norway & Sweden. Hear how Molde The relegation battle is going to go to the final day in the Eliteserien. Who does Steve think will go down and hear how there was late heartbreak for Mjøndalen away to Rosenborg in midweek. The regular season is over in Sweden but Kalmar are once again on for one of their 'great escapes'. Jonathan breaks down every team in the league on how they fared this season. Who overachieved and who had a year to forget?
Ahead of the Molde vs Dundalk Europa League clash on Thursday Steve is joined by special guest Shane Keegan who is one of the coaches at the Irish outfit. What can we expect from Dundalk and how has their own Europa League campaign been going? What sort of state is Irish football in these days and who are the players to watch out for? Elsewhere in Norway Jonathan & Steve discuss the relegation battle and the recent fixture changes which will ensure the Eliteserien season finishes close to Christmas Eve! We have some players in focus this episode at Sandefjord & Varbergs. Over in Sweden it looks like Kalmar might be on for the great escape again, hear Jonathan's thoughts on their recent progress. For all that, and much more settle back and enjoy!
Join Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba as we dedicate most of the episode to the champions of Sweden & Norway. What have been the keys to Malmö’s success this year and how has Jonathan rated Jon Dahl Tomasson’s management at the helm? Hear about how an old legend has played an integral part for MFF and why they have adapted better than other sides during a COVID-affected campaign. Elsewhere in Sweden we talk a little bit about relegation with time running out for the likes of Helsingborgs & Kalmar
Over in Norway Bodø/Glimt have been magnificent this year. Hear the boys pay tribute to Kjetil Knudson’s men and how a team from the north of Norway have revolutionised Norwegian football. Can they now sustain themselves at the forefront in this league or will this prove to be a ‘one season wonder’? Steve & Jonathan also discuss the upcoming Europa League tie between Molde and Arsenal as the Norwegian outfit bid to put themselves in a qualifying position.
On this episode Steve Wyss is joined by Norwegian football analyst & expert Ben Wells. We talk about all things Norway in great detail. Starting with the National team, what have been the recent challenges facing this side, including the forfeit vs Romania and upcoming fixture vs Austria. There is a ‘Golden Generation’ of talent at their disposal but is Lars Lagerbäck the right man to lead them forward? What are the reasons behind this sudden upturn in Norwegian talent?
Ben has covered the OBOS Ligaen for many years so we are able to have a detailed discussion about the state of affairs in the Norwegian 2nd tier. What clubs are going well this year and hear how competitive the division is right now. Plus, who are the best talents to watch out for in OBOS, ready for the next level?
Over in the Eliteserien Steve and Ben discuss the phenomenon of Bodø/Glimt and how this club has revolutionised Norwegian football in the last two years. What is the long term prognosis for them and can they challenge perennially? Detailed talks on Vålerenga & Brann follow. How does Ben rate Dag Eilev Fagermo’s first season at VIF and what has gone so badly wrong at Brann? Should ‘manager of the year’ contender Martí Cifuentes have taken over there mid season?
We round off the pod by talking about Ben’s upcoming book on Norwegian football which is set for release in 2022. This was a great episode to pick the brains of a fantastic expert and we thank him for his time.
Episode Itinerary
01:00 - Norwegian National team - Golden Generation
17:45 - OBOS Ligaen discussion
37:00 - Eliteserien talk - Bodø/Glimt brilliance
54:00 - Vålerenga under Fagermo
59:00 - Brann interrogation - what has gone wrong?
1:04:30 - Martí Cifuentes one of the managers of the season?
1:17:00 - Ben Wells Norwegian Football Book!
Jonathan Fadugba interviews Shaun Constable - a great friend of the podcast and now head coach at Swedish Club Brommapojkarna. In what is his first head coach role, Shaun outlines the difference becoming the main man and stepping up from his previous coaching roles. Find out more about the excellent youth set up at Brommapojkarna, an academy which has produced many a fine talent down the years. What are the ambitions of the club and how are they coping with 3rd division football this season? Hear about how to manage a club of this stature and Shaun talks about tactics, philosophies, and mentality in football. All that and much more, settle in for what is another fantastic interview with Shaun and we thank him for his time.
On this edition of the Nordic Football Podcast find out how Djurgården’s incredible comeback against Malmö has been described as the ‘Theft of the Year’! Meanwhile, over in Norway Bodø/Glimt have finally lost an Eliteserien game. Find out Steve’s thoughts on their clash vs Molde and on whether MFK can qualify out of their Europa League group. Both Steve & Jonathan discuss the relegation battle in the Eliteserien & Allsvenskan and find out which two players have saddened Jonathan on their departure from Sweden. The boys also tackle the recent incidents of racism in the Eliteserien head-on following a very unsavoury affair in Sandefjord at the weekend. For all that and more, tune in now!
On this edition of the Nordic Football Podcast our man Jonathan Fadugba catches up with IK Sirius player Mohammed Saeid for an exclusive interview. Find out what life is like in Swedish football & what has been the secret to Sirius’ success this season? The former Columbus Crew and Colorado Rapids man had a long stint stateside in MLS and offers his thoughts on what has been a well travelled career.
Join Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba as they discuss Scandinavian disappointment in the recent Europa League qualifiers. Transfer deadline day has been and gone, the boys talk about all the key late moves and which teams have done well in the recent window. Will Hugo Vetelsen be a success at Bodø/Glimt and hear what young starlet Imam Jagne can bring to Premier League side Everton. In the Eliteserien Bodø/Glimt are miles clear at the top but things are really heating up behind them in the battle for other medal spots. Hear Steve’s take on the relegation battle in Norway and Jonathan’s opinion on the race behind Malmö in the Allsvenskan. Big shout out to friend of the podcast Tom Dent who will become head coach of OBOS Ligaen side Stjørdals-Blink at the start of next season. We finish off the pod by talking about Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as he approaches his 2 year anniversary in charge of Manchester United. How does Jonathan rate his time at the club, what does the future hold and what problems at the club are currently hindering the Red Devils?
Itinerary for this episode:-
02:00 Scandinavian disappointment in Europe
14:00 Eliteserien Transfers & General talk
38:00 Imam Jagne to Everton!
44:40 Allsvenskan Transfers
51:00 Allsvenskan General talk
59:30 Tom Dent new Stjørdals-Blink manager!
1:02:00 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer/Manchester United discussion
Join Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba as they preview a big night of Europa League action involving Scandinavian teams. Rosenborg face PSV Eindhoven, Malmö are at home to Granada and can KI Klaksvik become the first Faroese team to make a major European group stage? It has been a big week of transfers with the headline being Jens Petter Hauge extremely close to a move to to AC Milan. Hear the thoughts of Jonathan & Steve on this deal and much more!
In this special Viking vs Aberdeen preview episode Steve Wyss is joined by Scottish football expert & twitch streamer ‘Hunkleberry Finn’ as we talk about the upcoming Europa League match on Thursday night. ‘Finn’ is a lifelong Aberdeen supporter so we get the full lowdown on the Dons. Who are their key players to watch out for? What sort of tactical style do they employ? Hear how the Dons have bounced back after an opening day defeat to Rangers and is their perceived style of boring, negative and defensive football a fair assessment? Steve and Finn also talk about the general state of Scottish football. What sort of shape is the SPL in these days and how can clubs like Aberdeen stay competitive against the Old Firm sides? Thanks to our guest who you can follow on Twitch Hunkleberry_Finn and on twitter @HunkleberryFinn
In this episode we talk about the rising stock of talent in the Eliteserien. With the transfer window in operation who are the latest names to look out for in this league? Norwegian expert Steve Wyss gives his views on a number of hotly linked players, who will stay and who will go? In the league itself Bodø/Glimt remain unbeaten and are absolutely flying, can anyone stop them? Hear Steve’s thoughts on the managerial change at Aalesund, can Lars Arne Nilsen save them from relegation? The boys discuss the latest UEFA draws in both the Champions League and Europa. Over in Sweden there was a crazy 4-3 win for Örebro which included a debut hat trick for Deniz Hümmet. Hear how Varbergs have been impressing Jonathan and why are AIK continuing to struggle?
Join Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba as they talk about the latest goings on in Norway & Sweden. In the Allsvenskan it was a battle between two IFKs as Norrköping beat Göteborg 3-1. Hear Jonathan’s thoughts on the game and why he thinks their current tactical style might be hindering IFKG. Are Peking over their slump and hear why the pressure is massively on Olaf Mellberg at Helsingborgs. We have a player in focus, with talented 17 year old Isak Bergmann Johannesson in the spotlight. Jonathan rates him highly and listen to find out his big strengths and just how far he can go. Over in Norway Steve gives his opinion on the latest failings at Molde as they are losing their grip on the title battle. His team focus is on Odd who have been in brilliant form recently. What is working so well and hear how new coach Jan Frode Nornes has them punching above expectations. The Eliteserien player in focus is RBK’s Emil Konradsen Ceide. Hear how this 18 year old has been frustrating Steve with certain parts of his game. Is he overrated or do his better qualities outweigh the bad?
Itinerary for this episode:-
5:00 - Allsvenskan talk
15:00 - IFK Göteborg problems
23:30 - Player in focus - Isak Bergmann Johannesson
35:15 - Helsingborgs slump
41:35 - Eliteserien section begins
52:30 - Odds BK, why have they done so well?
1:02:50 - Player in focus Emil Konradsen Ceide
1:17:45 - Mjøndalen return to form
It’s all change at Brann and AIK as the long standing Lars Arne Nilsen & Rikard Norling have both been sacked by their respective clubs. Hear the thoughts of Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba on the state of affairs and how each team should be planning for the future. Elsewhere, In Norway the title race has leaned towards Bodø/Glimt after their big top of the table win combined Molde dropping some points. Hear how Steve has been impressed with Sandefjord and why Mjøndalen have been unlucky with some refereeing decisions this season. Over in Sweden Malmö have been tearing up the league but suffered cup disappointment to IFK Gothenburg. What has been going wrong for Norrköping and how does Jonathan assess the current relegation battle? We get through a bunch of listener questions to finish the episode.
Join Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba as they discuss the latest goings on up in Norway and Sweden. Things have been going bad for Hammarby and hear Jonathan’s thoughts on why they have failed so miserably so far this season. Meanwhile, Malmö appear to be on the rise again and we have a player in focus on their young talent Amin Sarr. For the first time ever, Elfsborg have their own section on the Nordic Football Podcast as we are forced to acknowledge their excellent start. What has been working well there? Over in Norway Steve talks about the excellent form of Bodø/Glimt & Molde as they face off in a head-to-head title battle. He focuses on the amazing Philip Zinckernagel who has topped the charts in various Eliteserien statistics in 2020. Is he underrated and what has happened to take him to the next level?
In the latest episode we are sensationally joined live on air by long time follower and loyal supporter of the podcast, Cooper 'CJ', otherwise known as TedCruzAteMySon on twitter! He is a committed Rosenborg fan and we talk to him about the issues affecting the Norwegian giants this season. In addition to that Steve gives an in-depth tactical breakdown on Sarpsborg who initially struggled this season by losing their first 5 games. Find out how Mikael Stahre’s unusual formation has been doing in the Eliteserien and why a 3-4-3 formation can be difficult to get right. In the title battle it looks like a two horse race between Molde & Bodø/Glimt. Hear Steve’s thoughts on both teams. Meanwhile, in the Allsvenskan Norrköping have been absolutely flying and Jonathan has plenty of praise for their fantastic start. We talk about the departure of Ian Burchnall from Östersunds, the plight of Helsingborgs and the surprising results of new boys Varbergs & Mjällby.
The Eliteserien has been shown on Eurosport UK this season and we are delighted to be joined by Tim Caple, who has been commentating on the matches. Tim has an extensive commentating career stretching back many years and has covered events from the Olympic Games to the African Nations Cup. Find out what he thinks about Norwegian Football, who has caught his eye and the prognosis on whether the Eliteserien can stay on UK screens in the future. Find out exactly how Tim prepares for commentary, including the in-depth research needed to give an edge and his methods to enlighten the viewer experience of matches.
The season has started! Join Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba as they dissect the opening rounds of the Eliteserien & Allsvenskan. Not a single home team won in Norway whilst there have been some big shocks over in Sweden. Who is looking hot and who has some work to do? We are also joined by Umeå FC manager Brian Clarhaut for an exclusive interview. What is it like managing at Superettan level in Sweden and how has he developed his coaching career in the country? Brian helped pave the way for Romain Gall to move to Scandinavia and we get his thoughts on recruitment & culture, along with a bunch of other stuff!
Episode Itinerary:-
00:20 Allsvenskan Round 1 & 2 Review
19:05 Brian Clarhaut interview
48:30 Eliteserien Round 1 Review
Join Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba as they preview the 2020 Eliteserien season. The football is finally going to kick off more than two months after the normal start date. Molde won the 2019 gold medal but can they defend it this year and hold off the expected challenge of Rosenborg? Matches are going to come thick and fast so which teams have the squad depth to cope? We are joined by Aalesund defender Jonas Grønner for an exclusive interview during which he explains in detail the challenges that footballers in Norway have faced in the build up to this season. Plus, how are Aalesund prepared after a fantastic promotion last season/ What is it like working under Lars Bohinen and just how good is Niklas Castro? Join us for a great season guide to the 2020 Eliteserien campaign.
Episode Itinerary
0:20 -Introduction to the league + latest news 08:30 -Molde 17:15 -Rosenborg 25:00 Vålerenga 28:30 Brann 35:00 Viking 39:00 Jonas Grønner exclusive interview 59:00 Midtable battle for supremacy 01:09:00 Bodø/Glimt - including cat attack on meatmansoccer! 01:24:00 Relegation dogfight 01:36:00 Ten players to watch in 2020!
Join Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba as they preview the 2020 Allsvenskan season. At one stage it didn’t even look like there would be any football in Sweden but after the enforced Coronavirus break everyone is ready to get back to action. There was an incredible three - way battle for the title last year which Djurgården won on the last day. Can they defend their crown or will someone else take glory? All of the contenders are discussed as we deliver a comprehensive preview of the 2020 campaign.
Itinerary
Part 1 - Title challengers and top six discussion (0-55 mins)
Part 2 - Midtable & relegation battle (57-1hr:26 mins)
Part 3 - 10 players to watch (1hr:26 mins+)
On this episode Jonathan Fadugba has an exclusive in-depth interview with Jens Berthel Askou who is the Danish manager currently in charge of Faroese side HB Tórshavn. He talks about the great recent derby victory against local rivals B36 and an assessment of the season so far. What is football really like in the Faroe Islands? Find out how the league has caught the eye and attracted more interest in recent times due the general lack of football elsewhere. Jens discusses his coaching philosophies and how parts of his playing career, which included a spell at English side Norwich City helped shape him as a coach. Find out how man management is a big part of his job and who are the best talents to watch out for in the Betri Deildin league?
On this edition of the NFL we are delighted to welcome back Örebro manager Axel Kjäll on to the show for another exclusive interview. He gives a fantastic insight into the club and find out how his role has changed since the last time we spoke to him a couple of years ago. Kjäll now has a more hands on approach and talks about how to run a football club from top to bottom. Join Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba as they also do some brief analysis on some new players in the Eliteserien & Allsvenskan, Janis Ikaunieks & Anthony van den Hurk.
In this episode we are delighted to welcome Vålerenga youth coach Jack Brazil onto the show for an exclusive interview. Jack goes in-depth about the current situation in Norway. Hear how the country has been dealing with lockdown conditions and how early action by the government might hopefully see a return to football as early as July. We also talk about Jack's career in football which saw him make the move from the Cayman Islands over to Oslo. What has it been like for him adapting to life over in Norway and we find out about his journey in the Vålerenga coaching department.
On this special edition of the NFP we are joined by IFK Göteborg legend and ex-Sunderland player Tobias Hysén for an exclusive in-depth interview. He chats to our man Jonathan Fadugba about a range of things. Obviously, IFK are a major topic of discussion and Tobias talks about both his spells at the club, both on and off the pitch. He takes us behind the scenes at IFK into the crisis that led to his eventual departure. Hysén also gives a great insight into his time at English outfit Sunderland. What was it like having Roy Keane as a manager and Dwight Yorke as a teammate? What really attracted him transfering to China to play alongside Asamoah Gyan? Plus, on Swedish national team duty find out just how good Zlatan Ibrahimovic was both on and off the field. For all that, why he has a great passion for Football manager and loads more then join us for this special edition podcast.
Itinerary for this episode:-
00:30 - Current life & FM Sweden
12:00 - Early career & player development
29:00 Achievements at Djurgården
36:00 Transfer to Sunderland
46:45 Becoming an IFK Göteborg legend
58:00 Leaving IFK - what really happened?
1:10:00 Final Q&As
In these difficult and uncertain times join Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba talk about the impact of Coronavirus on the Norwegian & Swedish Leagues. Back to footballing matters and we have a player in focus section on new BK Häcken striker Alexander Søderlund. Will he be a hit in the Allsvenskan? Jonathan talks in-depth about new AIK signing Paulos Abraham following a controversial move from Brommapojkarna. We end the podcast by talking about our plans going forward with the NFP considering the unexpected changes. We hope to keep things interesting with a number of different side projects. From both of us, we are wishing everyone all the best and stay as safe as you can!
NFP returns for 2020. Join football analysts Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba as we kick things off for the new year. Ever wanted to hear more about the two hosts? We have an in -depth introduction section talking about ourselves and just what drives us towards Norwegian & Swedish football. Following that, some talk on Eliteserien Fantasy which has recently launched and a player in focus section on Rosenborg striker Dino Islamovic. Over in Sweden the pre season is well underway and we talk about how teams are shaping up, in addition to the progress of the Swedish Cup.
Itinerary for this episode:-
- 03:10 Introductions - Who are we? Plans for 2020
- 11:50 Why do we love Norwegian & Swedish football?
- 20:40 Eliteserien Fantasy discussion
- 29:00 Mid session interval
- 29:35 Allsvenskan pre season & Swedish Cup talk
- 43:40 Player in focus analysis - Dino Islamovic (Rosenborg)
- 55:30 Closing thoughts
In our final episode of 2019 we wrap up the Norwegian season and talk about the ultimate conclusions in what was a dramatic relegation battle. The boys discuss their combined Eliteserien & Allsvenskan team of the year and look ahead to 2020. We are also joined by special guest ‘The Northman’ Paul. He gives a first hand account of the Norwegian Cup final and general talk about Viking as a whole in what was a great comeback season for the Stavanger club. Thanks to all for listening this year and we wish everyone all the best.
Episode itinerary :-
2:30 - Eliteserien relegation battle
16:00 - Overachieving / Underachieving clubs this season
20:00 - Combined Eliteserien & Allsvenskan team of the year
49:45 - Listener questions
01:07:30 - Special guest ‘The Northman’
01:31:15 - Final messages
In another exclusive NFP interview, Molde championship winning striker Leke James joins us on the podcast. Find out how the squad adapted to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's departure to capture the gold medal. Leke was the 2nd highest scorer in Eliteserien 2019 and he credits the competition for places at Molde as one of the main factors for hunger and motivation. What is it like being in the same team as serial assist providers, Magnus Wolff Eikrem & Eirik Hestad? Is Erling Moe an underrated manager and what is his relationship like with Ohi Omoijuanfo? We also talk about the Leke James invitational tournament being held over in Nigeria. We round off the interview with with some national team talk and amusing quickfire questions about his homeland!
Our man Jonathan Fadugba has an exclusive interview with Falkenbergs FF manager Hasse Eklund, who joins us to discuss the 'best moment in his managerial career' saving Falkenbergs from relegation in the final minute of the final day in Sweden! Hasse explains the emotions of such a victory and how they constantly had to keep their eye on the scoreboard elsewhere. We also talk about tactics, player recruitment & scouting, plus general Allsvenskan matters such as the grass vs synthetic debate. Hear how Hasse’s playing career developed down the managerial path and what his ambitions are for the future.
In what is an astonishing final day conundrum, who will go down from the Norwegian Eliteserien? A total of 6 teams are still involved and two of them will be bitterly disappointed suffering direct relegation. Join Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba as they preview what is set to be a tense, thrilling and dramatic last day of the season on Sunday!
Our man Jonathan Fadugba was at the recent Wyscout Forum in Amsterdam where he sat downwith Bodø/Glimt sporting director & coach Aasmund Bjørkan. Hear how a ‘local lad’ has been involved with the club for decades, from a playing career to what is now a prominent coaching role. The father of current star left back Fredrik Bjørkan opens up on the ‘clear and defined’ Glimt playing style, scouting and recruitment, plus many other things. Could young starlet and AZ Alkmaar bound Håkon Evjen one day succeed in the English Premier league? Hear some great insight and opinions from Aasmund in our shortened bonus edition podcast.
In this edition, which focuses solely on Norwegian matters, we first have an exclusive interview with Mjøndalen manager Vegard Hansen. He’s been in charge of MIF for 14 years and talks to us about his life and time in Norwegian football. What are the challenges of being involved in a highly pressurised and close relegation battle? How important is it that Mjøndalen survive? What are his tactical philosophies and just how big is the Ælv Classico between Mjøndalen & Strømsgodset? In the second part of the episode join Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba as we talk about Molde being confirmed champions of the Eliteserien, the battle for the top three plus a number of other topics.
We review the last round of the season in Sweden which culminated in a thrilling finish. Hear how DIF came from 0-2 down to secure the point they needed and how Malmö + Hammarby applied the pressure. What does this title win mean for AIK & MFF who have fallen short in 2019? Meanwhile, at the bottom of the table a last gasp winner for Falkenberg secured a shock survival and dumped Kalmar into the relegation playoff. From 51:14 onward we talk about fantasy football. Who won the NFP Allsvenskan league this season and who is doing well in the Eliteserien version?
Perennial survivors by the skin of their teeth, could this finally be the year in which Kalmar are relegated to the Superettan? Our man Jonathan Fadugba breaks down in detail what exactly went wrong for them at the weekend in the 2-3 home loss to Falkenberg. We have a big discussion about the relegation battle with just one match left to play. Meanwhile, things are tight at the top ahead of some crunch Monday night fixtures. Over in Norway Steve Wyss produces a fascinating in-depth tactical analysis of Bodø/Glimt vs Mjøndalen from the previous round. What was the key to Mjøndalen picking up an unlikely point and what are the specific strengths and weakness of this Glimt outfit?
In this edition we are joined by Sarpsborg 08 player Amin Askar for an exclusive in-depth interview. He tells us about his long career in Norwegian football, right from the early years in Moss to his current club Sarpsborg. Along the way there have been plenty of stories. Hear about what it’s like to play under current manager Geir Bakke and why he is so highly respected. We talk about the amazing Sarpsborg Europa League run in 2018 and the great Østfold footballing rivalry between Moss, Fredrikstad & Sarpsborg. In the second part of the episode Allsvenskan matters are once again discussed as the title race hottens up even more. Join Steve Wyss, Jonathan Fadugba and our special guest Amin Askar for a fantastic listen!
We are entering the last phase of the season in both Norway & Sweden. The title race in Sweden is still up for grabs with all of the Stockholm teams and Malmö in contention. We have a special in-depth focus into Djurgården. Why have they been so strong in 2019?Meanwhile, at the bottom hear how Ostersunds are in a huge mess. It is similarly tight in the Eliteserian race for survival. This week, hear how Bodø/Glimt secured massive bragging rights in the north of Norway by hammering Tromsø and we delve deep into what exactly has made them tick this year. For all of the latest news and opinion & more join Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba.
Joining us in this latest episode is Strømsgodset manager Henrik Pedersen. In an exclusive interview with Steve Wyss he reveals the challenges facing at the club who are currently bottom of the Eliteserien. Hear about his methods, philosophies & long term plans for SIF. In addition both Steve & Jonathan discuss the latest situation at both ends of the table in both Norway & Sweden. There are intriguing title battles in each division, but who will come out on top?
The Swedish transfer window is now shut. Hear our Allsvenskan expert Jonathan Fadugba's opinion on how each team has done during this period. We talk in depth about certain clubs and all of the key transfers are discussed. Meanwhile, in Europe there has been plenty of action in the qualifiers, so find out the latest news. AIK are set to face Celtic and Rosenborg have a tie with Dinamo Zagreb where a place in the Champions League Group stage is at stake!
In our latest episode we discuss the recent European results including a brilliant victory for FK Haugesund who now face the mighty PSV Eindhoven. Meanwhile in Norway, the transfer window has just opened and Steve gives us some thoughts on recent deals. Over in Sweden the title race is really close. What has been the key to DIF's success and find out how Hammarby 'bottled it' against Kalmar. Which teams have been performing well statistically and who is struggling?
The title race in Sweden is suddenly much closer after a recent spate of Malmö FF draws. The chasing pack are right upon them and the boys discuss what is becoming a really interesting battle for the gold medal. Loads of transfer news is discussed from both the Allsvenskan & Eliteserien. Plus, how have teams in Scandinavia been doing in the UCL & UEL qualifiers?
In this episode we look ahead to Thursday’s Europa League matches involving Norwegian & Swedish sides. We have a particular focus on Brann v Shamrock Rovers. Joining us on the podcast this week is a special guest from Bergen, Sean Røskeland who has been a loyal season ticket holder at Brann for 12 years. What is the general feeling in the city about Lars Arne Nilsen’s defensive tactics and why have some players such as Gilbert Koomson criticised the Brann boss recently? How far should Brann be aiming in the Europa League and where can they finish in the league? In the second half of the episode we talk about Scandinavian involvement in Europe, including a blast from the past as we discuss the now defunct Royal League. Should it make a return?
In our second episode this week join Steve Wyss + Jonathan Fadugba as they discuss a wide range of issues in both the Allsvenskan & Eliteserien. How significant was the Norrköping victory at AIK on Tuesday night? Meanwhile, down at the bottom Helsingborg have installed Henrik Larsson as their new manager. Hear our thoughts on his appointment. Over in Norway there have been shocks galore in the cup and can the likes of Odd and Bodø/Glimt maintain a title charge? We talk about the upcoming European qualifying matches and answer all of your questions, so get listening!
- In this special episode we go behind the scenes at Östersunds FK. Our man Jonathan Fadugba talks one on one with ex OFK assistant manager Shaun Constable. What is it really like working with the enigmatic Ravel Morrison? Find out how he sees the big differences between Norwegian & Swedish football, plus the ex Sandefjord coach reveals to us exclusively his future plans. Shaun gives his insight into Scandinavian football. Which players, managers & teams have impressed him during his time in Sweden and why? For all that, and more listen to this special episode with our fantastic guest.
Join Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba for the latest espisode. In this edition we talk about both Eliteserien & Allsvenskan fantasy. Who is performing well and who do you need in your team? Find out why Jonathan is annoyed with the Benjamin Nygren transfer situation, whilst Steve launches a scathing attack on Vålerenga for their 0-3 loss to LSK in the weekend Oslo derby. There was also a massive derby victory for IFK over in Sweden. For all that and more, tune in now!
After a busy period of matches in both Norway & Sweden, join Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba as they discuss the latest goings on. It has been a great start to the season for IFK Göteborg can they keep it up and why have they been so good? The current top 5 in Sweden are separated by just one point, listen to what Jonathan thinks of the title race. There has been an interesting transfer deal involving Hammarby who have sold a young starlet for nearly £2.5m despite him only playing 266 mins! Find out more.
Meanwhile, over in Norway Rosenborg’s disastrous start to the season continues and Steve gives us his full analysis of the situation. Could there be a shock winner of the Eliteserien in 2019 with some unfancied teams doing well? Plus, why have Sarpsborg & Strømsgodset been underperforming?
On our latest episode we are joined by Gunnhild Toldnes who works as a reporter for Eurosport Norway TV channel. In an interview with our man Steve Wyss, key points about the Eliteserien are discussed, including an in-depth section about what is going on at Rosenborg after their poor start to the season. Who will win the big match at the weekend in Molde? All that, along with much much more is talked about with Norwegian expert Gunnhild. Over in Sweden meanwhile there have been plenty of developments. Jonathan Fadugba looks at the upturn in form for Malmö, but which team is he not impressed with right now? Plus, how is the joint manager situation working at top of the table Djurgården?
Join Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba as they review the first two rounds in the Norwegian Eliteserien & Swedish Allsvenskan. Who has been catching the eye in both a good and bad way? Hear about the recent controversy in the Hammarby v Kalmar match and how Malmö FF have endured a stuttering start. Over in Norway it has not been a good opening two games for the defending champions Rosenborg, but Molde have been flying out of the blocks. Listen as the boys take your questions on fantasy football and much much more.
Join the Nordic Football Podcast for a special episode. Or man Steve Wyss interviews Tromso Tromsø Simo Valakari. Fresh from an opening day win at snowy Ranheim, we ask him how he managed to orchestrate a comeback in such difficult conditions. Simo won numerous trophies at his previous club SJK in Finland, but what will it take to bring the glory days to the far north of Norway? We hear the ambitious manager’s thoughts on a range of different issues, from his own philosophy to the development of young players through the Tromsø academy. Hear about how two key experienced players are ‘priceless’ and about the special connection Simo has with the fans and city of Tromsø.
Join Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba for a comprehensive season preview of the Swedish top flight Allsvenskan. Every club is discussed in some capacity. Malmö FF have won 4 of the last 6 titles in this division but it's AIK who are the defending champions. There are three newly promoted sides for 2019, including the return of Helsingborgs, but can any of them fare better than the dismal 2018 crop? Listen as the boys discuss the current state of Swedish Football, especially from a financial point of view. Also, ten players to watch in 2019 and what are the best pre season bets for this league?
Join Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba for a comprehensive season preview of the Norwegian top flight Eliteserien. Every club is discussed in some capacity. Will Rosenborg make it 5 titles in a row, or can someone take their crown? Which teams are in danger this year? Listen as the boys discuss the current state of Norwegian Football, especially from a financial point of view. Also, who are some players to watch in 2019 and what are the best pre season bets for this league?
Itinerary for this episode:-
- 0:20 Introduction & who we are
- 06:30 The Eliteserien Talent drain: a crisis for Norwegian football?
- 10:15 A new champion? Molde, RBK, Sarpsborg & the title race
- 34:25 In trouble: The relegation dogfight and newly promoted teams
- 54:25 Midtable battle - Odd, Lillestrøm & KBK
- 63:40 10 players to watch
- 68:25 Ante post Eliteserien season betting
Short Chelsea v Malmo 2nd leg preview with Steve Wyss Joined by Guest Kevin Harper. Talking about Sarri, the team lineups and the match from a betting point of view.
Join Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba as they preview the upcoming Europa League match between Malmo & Chelsea. How will CFC respond after getting hammered 6-0 by Man City and can the Swedish underdogs spring a surprise? Also on the show this week is special guest Vaishali Bhardwaj, a Chelsea expert who covers the team for London's Evening Standard. One final addition in the episode is an interview with Chris Sweeney who has written a book soon to be released on Danish Footballer Thomas Gravesen.
Oh this special edition of the Nordic Football Podcast, our man Jonathan Fadugba has an exclusive interview with Norwegian football coach Tor Thodesen who has recently taken up the head coaching position at HIFK in Finland. Listen, as Tor reveals the challenges ahead for him in the Veikkausliiga along with his thoughts about the current footballing climate in the whole of Scandinavia. What sort of style will he bring to HIFK and can he surprise everyone at the newly promoted outfit?
Join Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba as they look back on the 2018 season in Norway and Sweden respectively. We saw AIK & Rosenborg crowned champions, whist some big name teams like Strømsgodset & IFK Göteborg struggled desperately. Find out who the boys had in their Season overall XIs along with plenty of other stuff to round off the year.
With the surprise news that Molde FK head coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been named 'interim' Manchester United manager join Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba as they discuss the Norwegian in detail. What sort of tactics should fans expect? Is he good enough for the job? How will he handle Paul Pogba? All that along with much more is talked about in-depth by our expert analysts.
Join Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba for the latest episode in which they review the most recent events in Norway & Sweden and preview the upcoming weekend, including the title decider in the Swedish Allsvenskan. Will AIK prevail, or is there a twist in the tale?
Join Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba for the latest episode as two big games from the latest round in Norway and Sweden are analysed. What went so wrong for Brann in their title decider vs Rosenborg? Plus, hear about the drama in Stockholm as AIK left it extremely late to rescue a point against Malmö. We talk about the relegation battle in Sweden as the misery continues at the bottom of the table and answer a range of listener questions at the end of the podcast.
As the title races in both Norway and Sweden reach the crunch end of the season, join Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba as they discuss the key talking points in each respective division. What has been the key to AIKs success this year and can Brann overtake Rosenborg in the Eliteserien? Hear about how two giants in each league find themselves in trouble towards the bottom of the table, but what has been going wrong at Strømsgodset & IFK Göteborg?
Join Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba for the latest episode. The Norwegian Eliteserian has been on a mid season break but it returns this weekend. Find out Steve's thoughts on the latest transfers and opinions on how the rest of the season will unfold. News on European Qualifying is also discussed, whilst in Sweden Jonathan gives us some predictions about the upcoming weekend.....
In this edition Jonathan Fadugba interviews the Örebro SK head coach Axel Kjäll, who is one of the exciting young talented managers in the Swedish Allsvenskan. Following that, the boys talk about the current transfer dealings over in Sweden, and also the latest on how Allsvenskan and Eliteserien team are doing in European qualifying matches.
Join Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba as they preview the big World Cup Quarter Final between England and Sweden. This is the biggest match for both nations in decades and we talk about how both teams match up in terms of style and tactics.
Join Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba as they talk about Sweden's current World Cup run in Russia. How will they do against Switzerland and just how far can they go? Meanwhile, over in Norway the Eliteserien has been continuing alongside the World Cup. There have been numerous managerial changes recently and these are analysed.
NFP returns with Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba discussing the main talking points over in the Sweedish Allsvenskan. Problems at Malmö, good times for the Stockholm teams, whilst could Östersunds suddenly find themselves in a mess? Meanwhile in Norway we are joined by special guest Sean Constable, assistant manager at Sandefjord who talks about the Eliteserien in general, in addition to the troubling times at his club. Where did it go wrong for ex manager Magnus Powell and can they turn things around and avoid the drop this season?
Join Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba for the latest instalment of the Nordic Football Podcast. The new Swedish Allsvenskan season has just gotten underway and the boys discuss all the major talking points from round one. Meanwhile, in Norway the Eliteserien is three rounds old. The poor form of defending champions Rosenborg is just one of the points of interest in this league. In addition, we have a special little section in which Swedish superstar Zlatan Ibrahimovic is the main focus. Should he be in the national team World Cup squad this summer?
Join Steve Wyss and resident Swedish expert Jonathan Fadugba for an in-depth Swedish Allsvenskan 2018 preview. Malmö FF have won 4 of the last 5 championships, can anyone stop them this year? Who will be the main challengers and who could slip down into midtable mediocrity?The media have made their predictions and our man Fadugba is here to dissect their analysis. Every single team is previewed, including those likely to be batting relegation at the bottom of the table. For all you need to know about the Allsvenskan this year then look no further!
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Join us for an exclusive special edition show as ex-Viking manager and one of England's brightest young coaches Ian Burchnall lifts the lid on his time at one of Norway's biggest clubs. In his first major English language interview since leaving Viking, Burchnall joins us to take you behind the scenes on his time at the Stavanger outfit, with exclusive insight and access into what exactly went on at the club.
Join Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba for a Norwegian Eliteserien 2018 season preview. Every single team is discussed in some sort of capacity. Steve puts his neck on the line with predicted finishing positions for all outfits. Who will be involved in the medal battle this season? Who is resigned to midtable obscurity. Which teams will be battling against relegation? We are joined by special guest Tom Dent who is one of the coaches at newly promoted club Bodo Glimt. Tom gives us a great insight into the club in addition to some thoughts about other potential relegation threatened and promoted teams. Finally, we talk about some key or players with great potential to watch this year. For your best in-depth Eliteserien season guide, look no further than this! Note: A link to our patreon page can be found here, we appreciate any support https://www.patreon.com/nordicfootballpodcast
Grimsby Town have recently appointed Michael Jolley as their new manager. Last year, he was kind enough to speak to us on NFP about his time in Sweden at AFC Eskilstuna. Fascinating insight from one of the best up and coming managers in the game.
Nordic Football Podcast is back for a second season. Join Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba as we kick off with one of the biggest matches for one team in Sweden, as tiny minnows Ostersunds host the mighty Arsenal in the Europa League. They are the first Swedish team to reach the knockout round in this competition for 10 years! We preview the match in full and talk about what has made this adventure so special for their English manager Graham Potter. We are joined by our special guest Pete @LeGrove, a big Gunners fan, blogger and podcaster to give us the lowdown on his team ahead of the match. In addition we talk about the latest key transfers in the Norwegian and Swedish leagues, and give some news about the future of NFP heading into 2018 and beyond.
We are delighted to be joined by Stabaek manager Toni Ordinas for an in-depth chat at the end of this episode. In addition, Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba discuss the latest news in the Eliteserien & Allsvenskan. Malmo have been crowned champions, with Rosenborg next in line for that accolade. At the bottom of each table, bad news for two English coaches, whilst Steve thinks Aalesund have failed to act in time to save themselves. For that, and more take a listen!
In this special edition of the Nordic Football Podcast, our man Jonathan Fadugba has been out there in Sweden getting close to the action in Goteborg. We focus solely on Swedish football in this edition, in particular BK Häcken with whom Jon interviews their Sporting Director Sonny Karlsson. Following that is a full and comprehensive analysis of the weekend match against AIK, which Jonathan attended in person and was sensationally won by AIK 6-1!
Join Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba for the latest episode, the highlight of which is a comprehensive match analysis of AFC Eskilstuna vs GIF Sundsvall from the Allsvenskan. Along with all the usual stuff, the relegation battle in both the Eliteserien & Allsvenskan are talked about in-depth along with much much more.
Join Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba for the latest episode, the focal point of which is an in-depth match analysis of Molde vs Odd from the Eliteserien. Thomas Amang scored a late winner for Molde and the boys dissect the match from top to bottom. In addition to that, two players in focus are discussed, Kristiansund's Jean Allassane Mendy & Häcken's Ahmed Yasin. Along with all the usual stuff, the relegation battle in both the Eliteserien & Allsvenskan are talked about in-depth.
Join Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba for the latest Nordic Football Podcast. In this edition we are delighted to be joined by special guest Michael Jolley, the AFC Eskilstuna manager who recently claimed a superb victory against Malmo. A player in focus is one of their key guys, Mohamed Buya Turay. Over in Norway, the recent plight of Valerenga is discussed, along with the transfer of Samuel Adegbenro to Rosenborg, this player is analysed in depth. We also look ahaead to some crunch weekend games, includeding Sandefjord v Viking & AIK v Djurgården
Join Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba for the latest Nordic Football Podcast. In this edition we have a bumper transfer special where every club from the Eliteserien & Allsvenskan is analysed for it's business in this summer window. All 32 teams are discussed, graded along with their prognosis for the rest of the season. In addition, we are joined by Dutch football expert Michiel Jongsma to talk about Ajax, who are Rosenborg's latest opponents in the Europa League.
Join Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba for the latest Nordic Football Podcast. We discuss the crucial upcoming CL and EL qualifiers, including the massive Rosenborg vs Celtic clash. The Nordic transfer window is in full flow and dealings both in and out of the respective leagues are analysed along with some other latest news in Norway and Sweden.
Join Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba for the latest Nordic Football Podcast. In this edition we are joined by a special guest - Östersunds player Jamie Hopcutt. He gives us a great insight into a club that has moved up four tiers under the management of Graham Potter. The latest UCL and EL qualifiers are discussed and previewed in addition to some regular sections, so look no further for your Nordic football fix.
Join Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba for the latest Nordic Football Podcast. In this edition we are joined by Sandefjord assistant manager Shaun Constable, who helps give a great insight into the club. Our match in focus this week is AIK vs Ostersunds which was a tremendous 2-2 draw. Two key players in focus are Malmo's Magnus Wolff Eikrem & Stabaek's Ohi Omoijuanfo. We also present to you a new feature 'eat my shorts' designed to bring quick-fire points at the start of the episode in a race against the 'buzzer'!
Join Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba for the latest Nordic Football Podcast. In this edition Steve gives his thoughts on the recent sacking of Tromso coach Bard Flovik. The guys discuss a game in detail from the weekend as Viking - Haugesund is comprehensively analysed. Over in Sweden some recent transfers are discussed along with managerial changes. Finally, with European football starting again this week, the guys talk about the prospects of Norwegian and Swedish representatives this season.
Join Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba for the latest Nordic Football Podcast. In this edition, the boys comprehensively analyse the impending move to Manchester United of young Swedish defender Victor Lindelof. Everything about him is dissected in detail. In the second half of the podcast, we are joined by special guest Lars Sivertsen, a well known football journalist who has particular expertise in Norwegian football. We are delighted to welcome Lars to this episode and all things regarding the Eliteserien and the Norwegian National team are discussed with him.
Join Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba for the latest Nordic Football Podcast. In this edition, ‘teams in focus’ include two capital city sides, one of which is a sleeping giant and the other falling on hard times of late . Talent corner talks about a young Nordland right wing sensation, and a fantastic up and coming Swedish stud from Gothenburg. All the latest news from both Norway & Sweden are discussed, including the first managerial casualty of the season in the Allsvenskan. Looking ahead, the boys give their thoughts on any crunch upcoming weekend fixtures as the halfway stage of the campaign soon approaches.
Join Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba for the latest Nordic Football Podcast. In this edition, the boys talk about the most hated club in Sweden, an English manager fighting for survival in Norway, Swedish match fixing sensation & the Norwegian cup. That, in addition to a new section 'talent corner' in which some of the top players in Norway and Sweden who you need to hear about are analysed in depth.
Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba make their debut on Nordic Football podcast, discussing the most recent news in Eliteserien & Allsvenskan
