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The original English-language podcast about Finnish football. Presented by Mark W, Mark H, Rich, Keke & Ally, five Brits with Finnish wives and shared passion for the beautiful game. @explorefinland @fcsuomi @escapetosuomi @kekemyllari & @mano99 bring you a variety of show formats; the original Finnish Football Show discussion show, interviews with key people in Finnish football, and Match Reports of key Finnish national team games. FFS – supporting football in Finland since 2015.
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Friday Apr 05, 2024
Friday Apr 05, 2024
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 this year. Huge thanks to Farid, Max, Ally (you know him), Julian and Jamie – we literally couldn't have done this without you all! 🙌🏼
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:23 Opening round of Veikkausliiga 2024 fixtures
00:05:22 Veikkausliiga playing budgets table
00:13:42 EIF Ekenäs with Farid
00:21:16 AC Oulu with Max
00:28:50 HJK Helsinki with Ally
00:33:22 SJK Seinäjoki with Julian
00:37:49 Ilves with Jamie
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Thursday Apr 04, 2024
Thursday Apr 04, 2024
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 and Keke talk through the 'action', while Mark H shares his experiences from the stadium.
They the look forward to the upcoming Euro 2025 qualifiers for the women's national team, the Helmarit, who take on Norway and Italy in a challenging Group A1.
00:00:00 Intro
00:02:30 Finland vs Estonia match report
00:11:38 Mark H’s trip to Olympia Stadion
00:16:59 ‘Rive’s future’ update & Huuhkajat players back scoring for their clubs
00:21:30 Rasmus Schüller’s nasty injury
00:24:34 Helmarit Euro 2025 Qualifiers preview. Helmarit squad.
00:29:03 Euro 2025 Previews: Norway vs Finland and Finland vs Italy
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Sunday Mar 24, 2024
Sunday Mar 24, 2024
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 Mark W's pre-match prediction live on BBC Radio 5Live, which was undermined by the Huuhkajat defence only three minutes into the game.
They also talked through the match highlights (possession stats) and lowlights (erm, four goals conceded) before finishing up with a discussion about Markku Kanerva, will he remain as Finland manager? And if not, who could replace him – you will never guess Mark H's suggestion!
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:55 Mark W’s pre-match appearance on BBC Radio 5Live
00:03:05 Keke’s awayday trip to Cardiff
00:11:48 Match report: Wales 4-1 Finland
00:35:01 Markku Kanerva’s future and who might follow ‘Rive’?
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Monday Mar 18, 2024
Monday Mar 18, 2024
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 playoffs via teh Nations League pathways. Rich talks through the Huuhkajat squad who's in and why did Robert Taylor not join up with the squad?
Keke joins Mark W for the second half and shares insights into the form of the Finnish players. He also looks back at the Helmarit win in the Pinatar Cup, three more wins (one on penalties) as the womens national team prepare for their Euro2025 qualifiers in autumn. A short Finns Overseas section is interupted by a statement from Robert Taylor, on Instagram, explaining why he stayed in Miami – no, not the weather, his fitness!
00:00:00 Intro
00:02:10 Liigacup update
00:06:45 Veikkausliiga transfers
00:17:34 Finland squad vs Wales
00:31:40 Current form of the Finland players
00:41:48 Why didn't Robert Taylor join up with the squad?
00:45:42 Finland's women win the Pinatar Cup + Euro 2025 qualifying group
00:55:14 Finns Overseas
00:57:12 Newsflash! Robert Taylor's statement
01:01:03 Finland vs Wales score predictions
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Monday Feb 19, 2024
Monday Feb 19, 2024
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 and, then, look forward to three games in seven days for the Helmarit.
The groups stage of the Liigacup is nearly over, so they look at recent results, the current league standings, and Mark explains just why he (and all the other SJK fans) feel so agrrrieved about losing to KuPS last weekend.
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:42 What is the Pinatar Cup?
00:05:16 Finland’s Squad for the Pinatar Cup
00:12:23 Helmarit’s Pinatar Cup fixtures
00:16:51 Recent form of the Helmarit players
00:23:40 Liigacup update
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Saturday Feb 10, 2024
Saturday Feb 10, 2024
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, Rich & Keke look at recent transfers for Veikkausliiga teams and players, as well as Finns moving around overseas. Then they look at the draw for 2024 Nations League, with the Huuhkajat drawn against England, Republic of Ireland and Greece.
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:38 Finns Overseas
00:15:20 Transfers for Veikkausliiga clubs
00:38:34 Nations League draw – England, Finland, Ireland, Greece
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Tuesday Feb 06, 2024
Tuesday Feb 06, 2024
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 bottom of why both clubs have substitute head coaches. They also look at the situation at HIFK, who went bankrupt (again), did not renew it's licence for Ykkösliiga and dropped down to Kolmonen for the 2024 season.
They then look at various cup competitions. The Liigacup gets underway, Ally from the Finnish Football Show will play in the Suomen Cup this year and look forward to the draw for 2024 Nations League on Thursday 8.2. for the Huuhkajat – who still have the Nations League playoff for Euro 2024 to navigate in March!
00:00:00 Intro
00:02:08 Head Coach Confusion at HJK & SJK
00:12:52 HIFK Bankruptcy
00:19:32 Liigacup 2024 starts
00:28:10 Suomen Cup 1st round draw
00:35:33 Upcoming Nations League draw
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Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
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's Helmarit; a dominant 6-0 win over 10-woman Romania and a battling 2-2 draw away in Slovakia. They also look at the potential impact of this campaign on the Euro 2025 qualifying matches in late-2024.
They then look at the Huuhkajat, who not only have the Nations League playoff for Euro 2024, but their next Nations League group will be drawn early next year. Who said football never stops!
The Liigacup 2024 groups have been confirmed, so we look forward to some cold, indoor action starting in January. While in the Veikkausliiga, more dust has settled on FC Honka's (latest) demise, while a new management team at SJK Seinäjoki prompts an in-depth look at SJK Akatemia in 2023.
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:24 Match Report: Finland 6-0 Romania
00:10:22 Match Report: Slovakia 2-2 Finland
00:17:43 Women’s Euro 2025 qualifying groups
00:22:29 Men’s Euro 2024 playoff: Wales vs Finland 21.3.2024
00:25:01 Men’s 2024 Nations League Draw 8.2.2024
00:26:44 Captain’s Ball 2024 winners
00:29:22 FC Honka drop down 3 divisions, Gnistan up(?)
00:36:37 Liigacup 2024 draw
00:40:20 Stevie Grieve named SJK Seinäjoki new head coach
00:53:22 HJK Helsinki’s final Europa Conference game
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Friday Nov 24, 2023
Friday Nov 24, 2023
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 Northern Ireland, was transformed into a thumping 4-0 win around halftime. And even though a 2-1 vistory in San Marino is a little too close for comfort, Finland secured two more wins and six more points.
Mark W, Ally and Rich reviewed both games, while Keke shared his experiences of an awayday to the microstate and helping San Marino celebrate their third consecutive goal. They discussed Finland's potential route to the Euros via the Nations League playoffs, with an away game vs Wales and a possible home game vs Poland or Estonia.
They end the show looking forward to the final two Nations League fixtures for the Helmarit, against Romania and Slovakia, and consider the prosepct of maximum points with zero goals conceded.
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:39 Match Report: Finland 4-0 Northern Ireland
00:11:02 Match Report: San Marino 1-2 Finland
00:26:14 Keke's travels - San Marino via Bologna
00:31:28 Final positions in the Euro 2024 Group H table
00:32:26 Euro 2024 playoffs based on Nations League standings
00:40:49 Helmarit November squad & match previews
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Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
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 preview the fifth and final round of qualifying fixtures for Euro 2024. Finland's Huuhkajat host Northern Ireland at home, before travelling, with Keke in tow, over to the principality that is San Marino. They talk through a Finland squad with a few interesting additions and players returning to the squad.
Ally brought us a ringside perspective on HJK Helsinki in Europe, specifically HJK vs Eintract Frankfurt and he fumes about the disallowed goal that could've given HJK a share of the points. Rich joined with disappointing news from some Veikkausliiga clubs; financial trouble for Honka and KuPS, harrasment and misconduct at VPS and Inter. It's a packed show!
00:00:00 Intro
00:02:26 Finland squad vs Northern Ireland & San Marino
00:12:46 Finland vs Northern Ireland preview
00:27:12 San Marino vs Finland preview
00:31:48 Euro 2024 Group H table
00:32:56 FFS score predictions
00:37:24 HJK Helsinki in the Europa Conference
00:48:47 Veikkausliiga teams in financial trouble
00:53:11 Armada Turku supporters group to disband
00:56:03 Veikkausliiga teams in financial trouble
00:58:42 Finns tasting success in Sweden
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