In Conversation with Stevie Grieve, SJK Seinäjoki Head Coach

The Finnish Football Show

Blog: show notes and links https://finnishfootballshow.com/2024/06/20/in-conversation-with-stevie-grieve/

IN THIS EPISODE...

Mark W sits down for a one-on-one chat with Stevie Grieve, just recently confirmed officially as the head coach at SJK Seinäjoki.

Stevie talks through his career that started with a job coaching badminton, took in a variety of technical and coaching roles around the world, included hosting his own TV show in India before arrivinga at SJK in early-2023.

We then get into the details of his time in Finland: how did he first connect with SJK Seinäjoki? How did he settle in to Finnish life? What was his biggest surprise about Finland?

We also discuss Stevie's role at SJK, both in recruitment and coaching? Just what are the principles of 'Grieveball'? And how well-suited are Finnish players to other leagues overseas (and why)? We conclude by looking at his ambitions both for the club and for himself in the (hopefully, quite distant) future!!

Audio/video recording: Glenn Murray & Sarah Senf

00:00:00 Intro
00:00:30 Stevie Grieve's career to date
00:06:07 Moving to SJK Seinäjoki
00:10:05 What is 'Grieveball'?
00:17:25 Relocating to Finland
00:21:03 Comparing Finnish football (and how Finnish players adapt) to other leagues
00:26:43 The challenge of being a devlopment club
00:35:25 Richie Dorman's blueprint for SJK Seinäjoki
00:38:45 Finland's chances in the 2024 Nations League

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