Best Suomen Podcasts (2024)

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FFS Awaydays: VPS Vaasa vs SJK Seinäjoki, 12.4.2024 20:26

5d ago20:26

20:26

Blog: show notes and links https://finnishfootballshow.com/2024/04/13/ffs-awaydays-vps-sjk/ IN THIS EPISODE... SJK fans Mark W and Julian take us on the bus to watch VPS take on SJK, on the way explaining why SJK's Klopit supporter group is singing about 'spinach pancakes and minced meat sauce'. Yep, really! The Spinach Pancake song "Ehkä ei oo per…

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Veikkausliiga 2024 Preview 44:33

13d ago44:33

44:33

Blog: show notes and links https://finnishfootballshow.com/2024/04/05/veikkausliiga-2024-preview/ IN THIS EPISODE... We cut it fine, but we got this out just in time for the big kick-off on Saturday 6.4.2024. In this episode, Mark W and Keke get things started, before handing over to some FFS listeners who present their team's chances in the league…

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Match Report: Finland 2-1 Estonia. Euro 2025 Qualifiers: Helmarit Squad Announced to face Norway & Italy. 36:59

14d ago36:59

36:59

Blog: show notes and links https://finnishfootballshow.com/2024/04/03/match-report-finland-2-1-estonia-euro-2025-qualifiers-preview/ IN THIS EPISODE... Following the disappointment of the defeat to Wales. The Huuhkajat took on Estonia and delivered up a lukewarm performance, played on a terrrble pitch, in front of not that many supporters. Mark W a…

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24.3.2024 Match Report: Wales 4-1 Finland. The Huuhkajat Crash Out Of Euro 2024 Qualifiers. 42:48

26d ago42:48

42:48

Blog: show notes and links https://finnishfootballshow.com/2024/03/24/huuhkajat-match-report-wales-4-1-finland/ IN THIS EPISODE... UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifiers, Nations League, Path A A demoralising 4-1 defeat for Finland, away to Wales in the Euro 2024 playoff, was not going to put off the FFS team – even Mark H made an appearance 😮 They discussed Ma…

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18.3.2024 Huuhkajat Preview: Euro2024 Play-off – Wales vs Finland. Robert Taylor's Statement. Helmarit Win Pinatar Cup. Liigacup Update. 1:03:35

1M ago1:03:35

1:03:35

Blog: show notes and links https://finnishfootballshow.com/2024/03/18/huuhkajat-preview-euro2024-play-off-wales-vs-finland/ IN THIS EPISODE... Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff, 21st Mar 2024 A pod of two halves as Mark W & Rich kick things off with updates on the Liigacup and news from Veikkausliiga teams. The main event is, naturally, the Euro 2024 p…

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19.2.2024 Helmarit Squad Announced for Pinatar Cup. Liigacup Update. 36:50

2M ago36:50

36:50

Blog: show notes and links https://finnishfootballshow.com/2024/02/19/helmarit-squad-for-pinatar-cup-liigacup-update/ IN THIS EPISODE... The Finnish women's national team, the Helmarit, will be in Pinatar Cup action this week. For those not familiar with the Pinatar Cup, Mark W & Keke give you an explanation, an introduction to the Finland squad an…

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10.2.2024 Nations League Opponents Confirmed - Huuhkajat To Play England! Finns Overseas. Recent Transfers. 45:40

2M ago45:40

45:40

Blog: show notes and links https://finnishfootballshow.com/2024/02/10/nations-league-opponents-confirmed-finns-overseas-transfers/ IN THIS EPISODE... New year, new format FFS. Shorter shows, but more regularly. Hopefully! As the Veikkausliiga teams build up to the season starting, behind the scenes there's plenty of action. In this episode, Mark W,…

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6.2.2024 Head coach confusion. HIFK bankruptcy. ⁠Liigacup starts. Suomen Cup draw. ⁠Upcoming Nations League draw. 42:31

2M ago42:31

42:31

Blog: show notes and links https://finnishfootballshow.com/2024/02/06/head-coach-confusion-hifk-bankruptcy-liigacup-suomen-cup-nations-league-draw/ IN THIS EPISODE... There hasn't been too much action on the pitch, bt there's been plenty off it. In this episode, Mark W, Rich & Keke look at the managerial situation at HJK and SJK and get to teh …

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12.12.2023 Helmarit Nations League Match reports. Veikkausliiga Update. 56:29

4M ago56:29

56:29

Blog: show notes and links https://finnishfootballshow.com/2023/12/12/helmarit-match-reports-veikkausliiga-news-update-new-sjk-coach-hjk-final-euro-match/ IN THIS EPISODE... Women's Nations League 2023, Group B2, Games 5 & 6. Whew, this really is a jam-packed episode, as Mark W and Rich review the final two Women's Nations League games for Finland'…

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24.11.2023 Match Reports: Euro 2024 Qualifiers. Helmarit Nations League Preview. 51:02

5M ago51:02

51:02

Blog: show notes and links https://finnishfootballshow.com/2023/11/24/huuhkajat-match-reports-euro-2024-qualifiers-euro-2024-playoffs-helmarit-nations-league-preview/ IN THIS EPISODE... UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifiers, Group H, Games 9 & 10. A positive end to the Euro 2024 qualifying campaign for the Huuhkajat. A 'dictionary definition dead-rubber' vs No…

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14.11.2024: Huuhkajat Euro2024 Qualifiers Preview, HJK in Europa Conference, Veikkausliiga’s Crisis Clubs 1:04:10

5M ago1:04:10

1:04:10

Blog: show notes and links https://finnishfootballshow.com/2023/11/14/huuhkajat-euro2024-qualifiers-hjk-in-europa-conference-league-veikkausliigas-crisis-clubs/ IN THIS EPISODE... Olympia Stadion, Helsinki, 17th Nov 2023 | San Marino Stadium, Serravalle, 20th Nov 2023. Mark W battled on bravely with a heavy cold, luckily, Ally & Keke joined him to …

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7.11.2023 Helmarit Match Reports: Finland 3-0 Croatia & Croatia 0-2 Finland. Veikkausliiga Ends. HJK in Europa Conference Action. Managers On The Move. 50:40

6M ago50:40

50:40

Blog: show notes and links https://finnishfootballshow.com/2023/11/07/finland-3-0-croatia-and-croatia-0-2-finland-veikkausliiga-ends-hjk-europa-conference-managers-on-the-move/ IN THIS EPISODE... Women's Nations League 2023, Group B2, Games 3 & 4. Mark W and Keke review the two most recent games for the Finland women's national team, as the Helmari…

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24.10.2023 Helmarit Preview: Women’s Nations League - Finland vs Croatia Double-header. Veikkausliiga Finale - HJK Helsinki Crowned Champions (Again!) 39:04

6M ago39:04

39:04

Blog: show notes and links https://finnishfootballshow.com/2023/10/24/helmarit-preview-finland-vs-croatia-hjk-helsinki-crowned-veikkausliiga-champions/ IN THIS EPISODE... Bolt Arena, Helsinki, 27th Oct 2023 | Sibenik, Croatia, 31st Oct 2023 Mark W and Keke preview the next round of games in the Women's Nations League, as the Helmarit face a double-…

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19.10.2023 Huuhkajat Match Reports: Euro 2024 Qualifiers Calamity 58:19

6M ago58:19

58:19

Slovenia 3-0 Finland & Finland 1-2 Kazakhstan IN THIS EPISODE... UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifiers, Group H, Games 7 & 8 A shocking couple of days for the Huuhkajat, which started with a resounding away defeat against Slovenia and culminated in a last-minute defeat against Kazakhstan. Both of which condemn Finland to miss out on automatic qualification…

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11.10.2023 Euro2024 Qualifiers – Slovenia vs Finland, Finland vs Kazakhstan. Plus Veikkausliiga Update. 50:53

6M ago50:53

50:53

IN THIS EPISODE... Euro 2024. Stadion Stožice, Ljubljana, 14th Oct 2023 | Olympia Stadion, Helsinki, 17th Sept 2023 Mark W and Ally preview the fourth round of qualifying fixtures for Euro 2024, as Finland's Huuhkajat travel to Slovenia before facing Kazakhstan at home in a Group H that remains open with only one point (and a few goals) separating …

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3.10.2023 Suomen Cup Finals, Ilves Fan - Jamie, Veikkausliiga Update 25:57

7M ago25:57

25:57

IN THIS EPISODE... Mark W chats to Ilves fan Jamie about his day out at the men's Suomen Cup final, as Ilves beat Honka 2-1 to win the trophy and salvage what was shaping-up to be a poor season. In the women's Suomen Cup final, KuPS beat HJK 5-0. Mark & Jamie also talk about the recent round of Veikkausliiga games and how the Haastajasarja has help…

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28.9.2023 Match Reports: Finland 4-0 Slovakia & Romania 0-1 Finland. Veikkausliiga Update plus VPS Fan, Ville 1:02:13

7M ago1:02:13

1:02:13

IN THIS EPISODE... Women's Nations League 2023, Group B2, Games 1 & 2. Mark W and Rich look back at Finland's two recent games in the Women's Nations League, as the Helmarit took maximum points from Slovakia and Romania. A relatively straightforward 4-0 home win, followed by a battle against heat, humidty and Romania, played on a soft, freshly-plou…

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18.9.2023 Inaugural Women’s Nations League, Helmarit Squad, Veikkausliiga Update 34:03

7M ago34:03

34:03

IN THIS EPISODE... Women's Nations League 2023. Veritas Stadion, Turku, 22nd Sept 2023 | Stadionul Arcul de Triumf, Bukarest, 26th Sept 2023 Mark W and Keke preview the inaugural Women's Nations League, bringing you a brief overview of this new competiton and how the qualfying competitons for the women's tournaments are neatly aligned! They look at…

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12.9.2023 Match Reports: Kazakhstan 0-1 Finland & Finland 0-1 Denmark 49:19

7M ago49:19

49:19

IN THIS EPISODE... UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifiers, Group H, Games 5 & 6 The Huuhkajat battled to three more important points to remain among the contenders at the top of qualifying group H. The 1-0 win away to Kazakhstan saw a dogged Finland control possession and take a late win, through Oliver Antman, in a scrappy match. Roles were reversed against De…

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Preview: Euro 2024 Qualifiers – Kazakhstan vs Finland, Finland vs Denmark #KAZFIN #FINDEN 43:34

8M ago43:34

43:34

IN THIS EPISODE... Euro 2024. Astana Arena, Astana, 7th Sept 2023 | Olympia Stadion, Helsinki, 10th Sept 2023. Mark W, Keke, Ally and Rich preview the third round of qualifying fixtures for Euro 2024, as Finland's Huuhkajat travel to Kazakhstan before facing Denmark at home in a very finely-balanced Group H. They talk through a familiar looking Fin…

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30.8.2023 Veikkausliiga about to split, HJK into Europa Conference, Managerial Changes, Suomen Cup 55:59

8M ago55:59

55:59

IN THIS EPISODE... We're fast approaching the business end of the season, when the Veikkausliiga splits into the Mestaruussarja (Champions series) and the Haastajasrja (Challenger series). So Mark W & Rich take a detailed look at the recent Veikkausliiga action, including WTF have they put in the water in Vaasa? And who has tampered with the lasagn…

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28.7.2023 Finnish Clubs in Champions League and Europa Conference, Veikkausliiga update, Robert Taylor & Leo Messi 1:04:58

9M ago1:04:58

1:04:58

IN THIS EPISODE... After the recent fun of watching the Huuhkajat score a hatful of goals, the team is back to look at the recent action for the Finnish club sides. Mark W, Keke, Ally & Rich start by looking at the early rounds of European action, with HJK progressing in the Champions League, and KuPS, Haka & Honka in Europa Conference acti…

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In Conversation with Juha Pirinen 57:48

9M ago57:48

57:48

IN THIS EPISODE... In this episode, Keke and Mark W are joined by another Huuhkajat star, Juha Pirinen. A versatile left-sided player and former Finland international with 20 caps, two Veikkausliiga Championships and a Suomen Cup to his name. 'Piri' talks us through his early career playing in the Veikkausliiga, starting at his hometown club, Haka,…

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22.6.2023 Match Reports: Finland 2-0 Slovenia & Finland 6-0 San Marino 1:01:37

10M ago1:01:37

1:01:37

IN THIS EPISODE... UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifiers, Group H, Games 3 and 4 The Huuhkajat gain two wins (and two clean sheets) to build a lead at the top of qualifying group H on goal difference. The 2-0 win against Slovenia saw Finland ride their luck while facing many goalscoring opportunities from their opponents. While during the 6-0 win against San M…

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Preview: Euro2024 Qualifiers #FINSVN #FINSMR 32:30

10M ago32:30

32:30

IN THIS EPISODE... Euro 2024. Olympia Stadion, Helsinki – 16th and 19th June 2023 Mark W, Rich and Keke preview the second round of qualifying fixtures for Euro 2024, as Finland takes on Slovenia and San Marino in Group H. They talk through the Finland squad in some detail, welcoming the new faces, speculating on the team selection, formations, etc…

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30.5.2023 Veikkausliiga Update, SJK Seinäjoki On Top, Suomen Cup Round 4 1:02:22

11M ago1:02:22

1:02:22

IN THIS EPISODE... The main series of the Veikkausliiga season is now at the 30% stage, so Mark W and Rich focus mostly on that in this episode. Who are the slightly-surprising, new league leaders? Who are already struggling to keep up? And who are striving for mid-table safety? To answer these questions, they are joined by Ally and listener, Jamie…

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2.5.2023 Veikkausliiga Season Underway, Suomen Cup Update, Women’s Nations League Draw, Huuhkajat Ticket Sales 1:15:32

12M ago1:15:32

1:15:32

IN THIS EPISODE... Lots to discuss as the Veikkausliiga gets going, with most teams having played at least 5 games. So Mark W, Keke, Rich and Ally recovene to look at the opening rounds. What's new? SJK winning. What's old? HJK at the top. And any surprises at this early stage. They also look at the early rounds of the Suomen Cup, with a couple of …

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30.3.2023 Euro 2024 Qualifiers Reviews: #DENFIN #NIRFIN 51:47

1y ago51:47

51:47

IN THIS EPISODE... UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifier, Group H, Games 1 & 2 After a hectic week of Euro 2024 qualifying action, Mark W, Keke, Ally and Mark H (yep, surprised us too!) look back at Finland's first two games. A 3-1 defeat away to Denmark and a 1-0 win in Northern Ireland, leaves Finland with 3 points, along with most of the other group. All of …

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Preview: Euro2024 Qualifiers #DENFIN #NIRFIN 36:45

1y ago36:45

36:45

IN THIS EPISODE... Euro 2024. Copenhagen & Belfast – 23rd and 26th March 2023 Mark W, Rich and Keke preview the first round of qualifying fixtures for Euro 2024, as Finland takes on Denmark & Northern Ireland in Group H. They talk through the Finland squad in some detail and the Huuhkajat's upcoming opponents – Denmark & Northern Ireland – in sligh…

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2.3.2023 Helmarit Win the Cyprus Cup, Liigacup Update, Transfer News, Finns Overseas, Huuhkajat ”Season Ticket” Sales 53:40

1y ago53:40

53:40

IN THIS EPISODE... It's the Mark W & Keke Show again (sorry!) but we wanted to keep you informed as we plough through the closed season. Firstly, Keke reviews the recent performances of the women's national team, the Helmarit, in winning the Cyprus Cup competition against Croatia, Romania and Hungary. Next, Mark looks at the recent Liigacup results…

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Who the F is Ally Manson? 25:13

1y ago25:13

25:13

IN THIS EPISODE... This episode is a follow-on from an epsisode back in 2020, requested by FFS listener, Kevin Moseley, about the origins of the Finnish Football Show. Ally joined the FFS team in mid-2022, so we thought it was about time to find out more about him as Mark W asks just who IS Ally Manson? That previous 'FFS Origins' episode https://f…

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In Conversation with Susanna Liljander: ”Women supporters’ experiences in SJK Seinäjoki’s Klopit” 47:58

1y ago47:58

47:58

IN THIS EPISODE... In 2022, Susanna Liljander conducted a survey among female members of SJK Seinäjoki's supporters group, Klopit. This survey formed the basis of her Master's thesis which was recently published and shared on the Klopit Facebook group: "Women's experiences of supporting men's club football: A case study of Seinäjoki Football Club s…

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8.2.2023 Liigacup Results, Veikkausliiga Talent Drain → More Finns Overseas, Huuhkajat Friendlies & Euro 2024 Campaign, News Around The Helmarit 57:41

1y ago57:41

57:41

IN THIS EPISODE... The FFS team is down to its bare bones for this episode, as Mark W & Keke get together to look at recent developments in the Finnish Football world. First up, the first few results in the revamped Liigacup. Then a discussion on the exodus of players from the Veiikausliiga and worry about a talent drain, although this does mean mo…

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8.1.2023 Huuhkajat Training Camp, 2023 Finnish Footbal Schedules, Winter Transfer Activity & Finns Overseas 1:20:26

1+ y ago1:20:26

1:20:26

IN THIS EPISODE... Mark W, Rich, Keke and Ally return after a longer-than-expected winter break. And having gorged on too much football the Qatar World Cup – and too much ham & turkey at Christmas – they now turn their attention back to Finnish football in 2023. They look forward to the winter training camp in Potugal, discuss the squad selection a…

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In Memory of Roni Peiponen 1:11

1+ y ago1:11

1:11

On the sad news of the passing of young, Finnish footballer Roni Peiponen, Keke Myllari shares a few thoughts and an important message to anyone who's struggling, especially during these dark, winter months. RIP Roni Peiponen 9.4.1997 – 1.12.2022 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roni_Peiponen ----more---- If you are in Finland and struggling with ment…

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3.11.2022 Veikkausliiga Finale, Helmarit Squad, Tuija Hyyrynen Retires, HJK in Europe, Finns Overseas 51:57

1+ y ago51:57

51:57

IN THIS EPISODE... Rich, Keke and Ally reconvened to tie up the 2022 Veikkausliiga season in a bow. Looking at the final games and the play offs, they celebrate the winners, commiserate with the losers and deride Lahti, again. Next, they turn their attention to the Helmarit squad selection for the upcoming friendly against Wales and give props to r…

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15.10.2022 Veikkausliiga Run-in, Euro 2024 Draw, Essi Sainio Retires from Helmarit, Finns Overseas 51:36

1+ y ago51:36

51:36

IN THIS EPISODE... Rich and Keke (enhanced by Producer Mark in post-production) discuss the upcoming Veikkausliiga play offs, as 5 teams enter an 8-match bun fight for the final Europa Conference place. They look again at the restructuring of the Finnish league in 2024, as a few more details are released and make everything clearer (erm!) The chaps…

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Match Report: Montenegro 0-2 Finland 25:19

1+ y ago25:19

25:19

IN THIS EPISODE... UEFA Nations League B3, Game 6 Finland's sixth and final Nations League game was quite something. Two days of heavy rain, topped-off by a continuing deluge during the game, was not enough to calm Montenegro's passion. This resulted in an early-red card, several first-half substitutions and, ultimately, a two-goal victory for Finl…

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Match Report: Finland 1-1 Romania 23:34

1+ y ago23:34

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UEFA Nations League B3, Game 5 On Friday night, Finland were held to a frustrting 1-1 draw by Romania, in an open game in which both teams created good chances to score but, ultimately, could not score that elusive winning goal. The result leaves both teams with everything to play for in the final group games on Monday 26th October, with Finland ne…

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21.9.2022 – Nations League Preview, Veikkausliiga, Suomen Cup Final, HJK and KuPS Women in Europe 1:18:49

1+ y ago1:18:49

1:18:49

IN THIS EPISODE... They say size doesn't matter, but 1 hour 18 minutes of FFS action may just change your mind! Mark W, Rich, Keke & Ally get together to preview the autumn 2023 Nations League games for Finland against Romania and Montenegro. They also look at teh situation in the Veikkausliiga, now it has split into the Mestaruussarja and the Haas…

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3.9.2022 Finnish Teams in Europe, Veikkausliiga Update, Helmarit WC Qualifiers, Suomen Cup Semis & Finnish League Restructure 57:04

1+ y ago57:04

57:04

IN THIS EPISODE... Mark W, Keke and Rich bring you a selection of recent news from the world of Finnish football including a proposed restructuring of the Finnish league in 2024, the Womens World Cup qualifying campaign and the Suomen Cup semi-finals played this week. We also talk in more detail about the current state of play in the Veikkausliiga,…

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25.7.2022 – Transfers, Finnish Teams in European Action & Beto Leaves HIFK Helsinki 24:25

1+ y ago24:25

24:25

IN THIS EPISODE... Rich, Keke & Ally talk through some of the latest news in Finnish football, including transfers involving Finnish players, how Finnish teams are getting on in European club competition (includes a Zoom-bombing from Mark W, fresh out of SJK Seinäjoki vs Lillestrøm SK). Finally, they discuss the current situation at HIFK Helsinki, …

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Review of Finland at the Womens Euro 2022 31:49

1+ y ago31:49

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IN THIS EPISODE... As the Helmarit exit the Euros at the group stage, the FFS team reconvene to look at the performances in the three group games. Rich, Keke & Ally give their perspectives from the stands at Stadium MK, where Finland lost to Spain (1-4), Denmark (0-1) and Germany (0-3), but provided hope for the future – possibly a future in which …

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Finnish Football Shorts: Keke at the Helmarit Media Day 13.7.2022 15:50

2y ago15:50

15:50

IN THIS EPISODE... Keke had the opportunity to attend the Helmarit Media Day during the Women's Euro 2022. Never one to miss a chance of mingling with his heroes, Keke headed out to deepest Buckinghamshire (not far from Stadium MK where Finland play their 3 games in the Euros). In this episode, you will hear Keke speaking with three Helmarit, Linda…

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The Womens Game – A book about football by Johanna Ruohonen 26:13

2y ago26:13

26:13

Naisten laji – Kirja jalkapallostaIN THIS EPISODE... In this special episode ahead of the 2022 Women’s Euros beginning this week in England, Rich spoke with author Johanna Ruohonen about her new book Naisten Laji, the origins of women’s football in Finland and Europe and how things have changed – and where inequality still remains. Johanna describe…

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1.7.2022 – Veikkausliiga Update, Women’s Euro 2022 Preview, Suomen Cup Quarter Finals 53:26

2y ago53:26

53:26

IN THIS EPISODE... The summer of Finnish football continues apace, so Mark W, Rich & Keke got together to bring you an update on the Veikkausliiga season, now at the halfway stage. We also previewed the Women's Euro 2022 competition, as Finland prepares to take on Spain, Denmark and Germany. The Suomen Cup is now at the quarter final stage, so we l…

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FFS In Conversation with Robert Ivanov 1:01:15

2y ago1:01:15

1:01:15

In this episode... In this episode, Keke, Rich and Mark W are joined by Huuhkajat star, Robert Ivanov. A Finland international player who has recently cemented himself into the Huuhkajat starting 11, was a member of the Euro 2020 squad and who looks certain will be commanding the Finnish defence for years to come. Roba tells us how it felt to grow …

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Match Report: Bosnia-Herzegovina 3-2 Finland 27:42

2y ago27:42

27:42

UEFA Nations League B3, Game 4 Finland completed this period of four games in eleven days with a postive performance, marred only by wasteful finishing that cost them dearly, as Bosnia-Herzegovina took all the points with a 3-2 vistory. Blog: show notes and links https://finnishfootballshow.com/2022/06/17/match-report-bosnia-herzegovina-3-2-finland…

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Match Report: Romania 1-0-Finland 19:40

2y ago19:40

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UEFA Nations League B3, Game 3 On Saturday evening an aggressive Romania side bullied their way to victory against a profligate Finland at the Stadion Rapid - Giuleşti, Bucharest. Blog: show notes and links https://finnishfootballshow.com/2022/06/14/match-report-romania-1-0-finland/ ----more---- FFS MERCH 👕 Apparel, cases, bags, badges https://www.…

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Match Report: Finland 2-0 Montenegro 31:00

2y ago31:00

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UEFA Nations League B3, Game 2 Finland followed up their opening Nations League draw at the weekend with a comfortable 2-0 win over Montenegro on Tuesday evening. Featuring a very special guest, Finland international defender, Robert Ivanov, who gives us a very close-up perspective of the game 🦉 Blog: show notes and links https://finnishfootballsho…

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