The Finnish Football Show

Blog: show notes and links https://finnishfootballshow.com/2024/05/01/veikkausliiga-april-review-kansallinenliiga-kicks-off-suomen-cup-euro-2025-finns-overseas/ IN THIS EPISODE... In this episode, Mark W, Keke & Ally are joined by Max from the No Niin It's Jalkapallo blog. The team discuss the first month of action in the Veikkausliiga, as SJK make a strong start and HJK makes heavy work of their opening schedule. Max then talks us through the start of the women's Kansallinenliiga, explaining the early rounds of games, league positions and the changes coming to the league in 2024. They also look, briefly, at the 3rd round of the Suomen Cup (where the first batch of Veikkausliiga teams join the fun), look back at the recent Euro 2025 Qualifiers for the Helmarit (particularly the impressive 2-1 win over Italy and, finally, Keke runs us through the recent stories about Finnish players in overseas leagues. 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:50 Veikkausliiga April review 00:29:11 Introducing Max from the ‘No Niin It’s Jalkapallo’ blog 00:31:21 Structure of the women’s Kansallinenliiga 00:33:54 The Kansallinenliiga season starts 00:44:36 Helmarit Euro 2024: Finland 2-1 Italy 00:49:07 Finn’s Overseas with Keke ------------------------------------------------------------------ FFS MERCH 👕 Apparel, cases, bags, badges https://www.teepublic.com/user/finnish-football-show ☕️ Mugs, stickers https://www.redbubble.com/people/DYWMpodcast/shop SUPPORT THE SHOW 🍺 Buy Us A Beer https://www.buymeacoffee.com/FFSpodcast FEELING SOCIAL? https://twitter.com/FinnishFtblShowhttps://bsky.app/profile/finnishfootballpod.bsky.socialhttps://www.facebook.com/FinnishFootballShowhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/FinnishFootballShowhttps://www.instagram.com/finnish_football_show/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkTkne1peWhgB6NX4H7aEMQ

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 perinteitä, mut meil on rakkautta. Meillä on pinaattilättyjä, jauhelihakastikkeella" "Maybe we've no traditions, but we've got love. We've got spinach pancakes and minced meat sauce." Hosts: Mark W, Julian Guests: Jukka, Billy, Lady Satu, Thush 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:11 Mark, Jules and Billy - SJK's first game vs Oulu and look forward to VPS 00:04:11 Jukka explains the 'spinach pancake' song 00:06:57 Klopit perform SJK Seinäjoki's Spinach Pancake song on the bus 00:07:55 Mark & Jules' halftime update 00:10:34 Post-match with Lady Satu 00:12:55 Thush's first away trip with Klopit 00:15:04 Mark & Jules' post-match thoughts ------------------------------------------------------------------ FFS MERCH 👕 Apparel, cases, bags, badges https://www.teepublic.com/user/finnish-football-show ☕️ Mugs, stickers https://www.redbubble.com/people/DYWMpodcast/shop SUPPORT THE SHOW 🍺 Buy Us A Beer https://www.buymeacoffee.com/FFSpodcast FEELING SOCIAL? https://twitter.com/FinnishFtblShowhttps://bsky.app/profile/finnishfootballpod.bsky.socialhttps://www.facebook.com/FinnishFootballShowhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/FinnishFootballShowhttps://www.instagram.com/finnish_football_show/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkTkne1peWhgB6NX4H7aEMQ

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 ------------------------------------------------------------------ FFS MERCH 👕 Apparel, cases, bags, badges https://www.teepublic.com/user/finnish-football-show ☕️ Mugs, stickers https://www.redbubble.com/people/DYWMpodcast/shop SUPPORT THE SHOW 🍺 Buy Us A Beer https://www.buymeacoffee.com/FFSpodcast FEELING SOCIAL? https://twitter.com/FinnishFtblShowhttps://bsky.app/profile/finnishfootballpod.bsky.socialhttps://www.facebook.com/FinnishFootballShowhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/FinnishFootballShowhttps://www.instagram.com/finnish_football_show/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkTkne1peWhgB6NX4H7aEMQ

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 ------------------------------------------------------------------ FFS MERCH 👕 Apparel, cases, bags, badges https://www.teepublic.com/user/finnish-football-show ☕️ Mugs, stickers https://www.redbubble.com/people/DYWMpodcast/shop SUPPORT THE SHOW 🍺 Buy Us A Beer https://www.buymeacoffee.com/FFSpodcast FEELING SOCIAL? https://twitter.com/FinnishFtblShowhttps://bsky.app/profile/finnishfootballpod.bsky.socialhttps://www.facebook.com/FinnishFootballShowhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/FinnishFootballShowhttps://www.instagram.com/finnish_football_show/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkTkne1peWhgB6NX4H7aEMQ

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’? ------------------------------------------------------------------ FFS MERCH 👕 Apparel, cases, bags, badges https://www.teepublic.com/user/finnish-football-show ☕️ Mugs, stickers https://www.redbubble.com/people/DYWMpodcast/shop SUPPORT THE SHOW 🍺 Buy Us A Beer https://www.buymeacoffee.com/FFSpodcast FEELING SOCIAL? https://twitter.com/FinnishFtblShowhttps://bsky.app/profile/finnishfootballpod.bsky.socialhttps://www.facebook.com/FinnishFootballShowhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/FinnishFootballShowhttps://www.instagram.com/finnish_football_show/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkTkne1peWhgB6NX4H7aEMQ

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 ------------------------------------------------------------------ FFS MERCH 👕 Apparel, cases, bags, badges https://www.teepublic.com/user/finnish-football-show ☕️ Mugs, stickers https://www.redbubble.com/people/DYWMpodcast/shop SUPPORT THE SHOW 🍺 Buy Us A Beer https://www.buymeacoffee.com/FFSpodcast FEELING SOCIAL? https://twitter.com/FinnishFtblShowhttps://bsky.app/profile/finnishfootballpod.bsky.socialhttps://www.facebook.com/FinnishFootballShowhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/FinnishFootballShowhttps://www.instagram.com/finnish_football_show/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkTkne1peWhgB6NX4H7aEMQ

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 ------------------------------------------------------------------ FFS MERCH 👕 Apparel, cases, bags, badges https://www.teepublic.com/user/finnish-football-show ☕️ Mugs, stickers https://www.redbubble.com/people/DYWMpodcast/shop SUPPORT THE SHOW 🍺 Buy Us A Beer https://www.buymeacoffee.com/FFSpodcast FEELING SOCIAL? https://twitter.com/FinnishFtblShowhttps://bsky.app/profile/finnishfootballpod.bsky.socialhttps://www.facebook.com/FinnishFootballShowhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/FinnishFootballShowhttps://www.instagram.com/finnish_football_show/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkTkne1peWhgB6NX4H7aEMQ

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 ------------------------------------------------------------------ FFS MERCH 👕 Apparel, cases, bags, badges https://www.teepublic.com/user/finnish-football-show ☕️ Mugs, stickers https://www.redbubble.com/people/DYWMpodcast/shop SUPPORT THE SHOW 🍺 Buy Us A Beer https://www.buymeacoffee.com/FFSpodcast FEELING SOCIAL? https://twitter.com/FinnishFtblShowhttps://bsky.app/profile/finnishfootballpod.bsky.socialhttps://www.facebook.com/FinnishFootballShowhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/FinnishFootballShowhttps://www.instagram.com/finnish_football_show/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkTkne1peWhgB6NX4H7aEMQ

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 ------------------------------------------------------------------ FFS MERCH 👕 Apparel, cases, bags, badges https://www.teepublic.com/user/finnish-football-show ☕️ Mugs, stickers https://www.redbubble.com/people/DYWMpodcast/shop SUPPORT THE SHOW 🍺 Buy Us A Beer https://www.buymeacoffee.com/FFSpodcast FEELING SOCIAL? https://twitter.com/FinnishFtblShowhttps://bsky.app/profile/finnishfootballpod.bsky.socialhttps://www.facebook.com/FinnishFootballShowhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/FinnishFootballShowhttps://www.instagram.com/finnish_football_show/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkTkne1peWhgB6NX4H7aEMQ

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 ------------------------------------------------------------------ FFS MERCH 👕 Apparel, cases, bags, badges https://www.teepublic.com/user/finnish-football-show ☕️ Mugs, stickers https://www.redbubble.com/people/DYWMpodcast/shop SUPPORT THE SHOW 🍺 Buy Us A Beer https://www.buymeacoffee.com/FFSpodcast FEELING SOCIAL? https://bsky.app/profile/finnishfootballpod.bsky.socialhttps://www.facebook.com/FinnishFootballShowhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/FinnishFootballShowhttps://www.instagram.com/finnish_football_show/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkTkne1peWhgB6NX4H7aEMQ

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 ------------------------------------------------------------------ FFS MERCH 👕 Apparel, cases, bags, badges https://www.teepublic.com/user/finnish-football-show ☕️ Mugs, stickers https://www.redbubble.com/people/DYWMpodcast/shop SUPPORT THE SHOW 🍺 Buy Us A Beer https://www.buymeacoffee.com/FFSpodcast FEELING SOCIAL? https://bsky.app/profile/finnishfootballpod.bsky.socialhttps://www.facebook.com/FinnishFootballShowhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/FinnishFootballShowhttps://www.instagram.com/finnish_football_show/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkTkne1peWhgB6NX4H7aEMQ

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 01:04:32 The Finnish Football Show is now on the Bluesky Social app ------------------------------------------------------------------ FFS MERCH 👕 Apparel, cases, bags, badges https://www.teepublic.com/user/finnish-football-show ☕️ Mugs, stickers https://www.redbubble.com/people/DYWMpodcast/shop SUPPORT THE SHOW 🍺 Buy Us A Beer https://www.buymeacoffee.com/FFSpodcast FEELING SOCIAL? https://bsky.app/profile/finnishfootballpod.bsky.socialhttps://www.facebook.com/FinnishFootballShowhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/FinnishFootballShowhttps://www.instagram.com/finnish_football_show/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkTkne1peWhgB6NX4H7aEMQ

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 Helmarit steamrollered over Croatia, twice, home and away. A truly dominant home victory (just look at the match stats) was followed up by an equally dominant away performance. All of which leaves Finland on the cusp of winning group B2 and progressing into League A for the Euro 2025 qualifying campaign. They round-up the Veikkausliiga playoffs for the final 2024 Europa Conference League place are now complete. With VPS Vaasa surprising no-one, as they won their final two games against Honka, to secure their return to European action next year. They also throw forward to the remaining games for HJK Helsinki in the 2023 Europa Conference League. Finally, no sooner has the season ended, then the managerial merry-go-round cranks into gear... 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:57 Shout-outs & thank yous 00:04:07 Finland 3-0 Croatia review 00:15:41 Croatia 0-2 Finland review 00:24:26 Group B2 table 00:27:18 Veikkausliiga ‘Eurolopputurnaus’ Europa Conference playoff 00:31:06 Veikkausliiga top scorers 00:32:08 HJK Helsinki in the Europa Conference 00:42:24 The Veikkausliiga managerial merry-go-round ------------------------------------------------------------------ FFS MERCH 👕 Apparel, cases, bags, badges https://www.teepublic.com/user/finnish-football-show ☕️ Mugs, stickers https://www.redbubble.com/people/DYWMpodcast/shop SUPPORT THE SHOW 🍺 Buy Us A Beer https://www.buymeacoffee.com/FFSpodcast FEELING SOCIAL? https://www.facebook.com/FinnishFootballShowhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/FinnishFootballShowhttps://www.instagram.com/finnish_football_show/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkTkne1peWhgB6NX4H7aEMQ

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-header against Croatia. They look at the consistent Finland squad selections, the upcoming opponents Croatia, and make their predictions. They also look back at the final round of Veikkausliiga games, that saw HJK Helsinki crowned champions (again!) and consider the chances for the competitors of the Europa Conference playoffs; SJK, Honka, Inter, Oulu and VPS! 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:58 Veikkausliiga update - Mestaruussarja 00:10:42 Veikkausliiga update - Haastajasarja 00:15:34 Veikkausliiga top scorers 00:18:01 Women’s Nations League, group B2 overview 00:19:26 Helmarit October squad & match previews 00:34:40 FFS score predictions ------------------------------------------------------------------ FFS MERCH 👕 Apparel, cases, bags, badges https://www.teepublic.com/user/finnish-football-show ☕️ Mugs, stickers https://www.redbubble.com/people/DYWMpodcast/shop SUPPORT THE SHOW 🍺 Buy Us A Beer https://www.buymeacoffee.com/FFSpodcast FEELING SOCIAL? https://www.facebook.com/FinnishFootballShowhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/FinnishFootballShowhttps://www.instagram.com/finnish_football_show/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkTkne1peWhgB6NX4H7aEMQ

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 and require the potential Nations League playoffs, to make it to Germany 2024. Mark W, Ally, Keke & Mark H talk through their perspectives of both games; Keke out in Ljubljana, while Ally was closer to home in Helsinki's Olympia Stadion. They talk thorugh the key action, the highlights (such as they were), and the growing uncertainty about the future of Markku Kanerva – can it really be the end of the 'Rivelution'? 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:56 Keke's travels - Slovenia 3-0 Finland 00:26:40 Thanks to E-P LahiTapiola for the tickets 00:27:20 Finland 1-2 Kazakhstan 00:44:10 Mark H’s report from the Olympia Stadion 00:47:53 Is Rive’s future in doubt? 00:55:08 Euro 2024 Group H table Blog: show notes and links https://finnishfootballshow.com/2023/10/19/match-reports-euro-2024-qualifiers-calamity/ ------------------------------------------------------------------ FFS MERCH 👕 Apparel, cases, bags, badges https://www.teepublic.com/user/finnish-football-show ☕️ Mugs, stickers https://www.redbubble.com/people/DYWMpodcast/shop SUPPORT THE SHOW 🍺 Buy Us A Beer https://www.buymeacoffee.com/FFSpodcast FEELING SOCIAL? https://www.facebook.com/FinnishFootballShowhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/FinnishFootballShowhttps://www.instagram.com/finnish_football_show/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkTkne1peWhgB6NX4H7aEMQ

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 the top four teams. They talk through a Finland squad that has a few changes to its personnel, while our guest Nik Jöst, AKA @sloveninho1, brings some proper knowledge of Slovenian football. They also look at the recent Veikkausliiga results, that leave the top of the table on a knife-edge going into the final game of the Mestaruussarja, and explain just what is a Eurolopputurnaus. 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:44 Veikkausliiga update - Mestaruussarja 00:07:37 Veikkausliiga Eurolopputurnaus 00:09:54 Veikkausliiga update - Haastajasarja 00:14:45 Veikkausliiga top scorers 00:17:23 Upcoming Euro 2024 fixtures 00:18:18 Finland squad 00:30:37 Slovenia vs Finland preview with Nik Jöst from @Sloveninho1 00:44:00 Finland vs Kazakhstan preview Blog: show notes and links https://finnishfootballshow.com/2023/10/11/huuhkajat-preview-euro2024-qualifiers-slovenia-finland-kazakhstan-veikkausliiga-update/ ------------------------------------------------------------------ FFS MERCH 👕 Apparel, cases, bags, badges https://www.teepublic.com/user/finnish-football-show ☕️ Mugs, stickers https://www.redbubble.com/people/DYWMpodcast/shop SUPPORT THE SHOW 🍺 Buy Us A Beer https://www.buymeacoffee.com/FFSpodcast FEELING SOCIAL? https://www.facebook.com/FinnishFootballShowhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/FinnishFootballShowhttps://www.instagram.com/finnish_football_show/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkTkne1peWhgB6NX4H7aEMQ

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 helped Ilves find the form they needed to win the cup and qualify for Europe, which sets Ilves up perfectly for the opening of their new stadium in 2024. 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:35 Veikkausliiga update - Mestaruussarja 00:03:55 Veikkausliiga update - Haastajasarja 00:09:25 Veikkausliiga top scorers 00:10:54 Jamie’s day out at the Suomen Cup final Blog: show notes and links https://finnishfootballshow.com/2023/10/02/suomen-cup-finals-veikkausliiga-update/ ------------------------------------------------------------------ FFS MERCH 👕 Apparel, cases, bags, badges https://www.teepublic.com/user/finnish-football-show ☕️ Mugs, stickers https://www.redbubble.com/people/DYWMpodcast/shop SUPPORT THE SHOW 🍺 Buy Us A Beer https://www.buymeacoffee.com/FFSpodcast FEELING SOCIAL? https://www.facebook.com/FinnishFootballShowhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/FinnishFootballShowhttps://www.instagram.com/finnish_football_show/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkTkne1peWhgB6NX4H7aEMQ

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-ploughed field! They also look at the second round of matches in the Veikkausliiga Mestarus- and Haastaja- series: As VPS Vaasa continue to brush aside all challengers, we speak with Vepsu fan, Ville, to find out how they have succeeded in equalling the league's record for consecutive wins, which is currently 12 (and counting!) 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:40 Veikkausliiga update - Mestaruussarja 00:07:18 Veikkausliiga update - Haastajasarja 00:12:32 VPS Vaasa fan, Ville 00:34:24 Suomen Cup finals preview 00:42:59 Finland 4-0 Slovakia review 00:51:26 Romania 0-1 Finland review Blog: show notes and links https://finnishfootballshow.com/2023/09/28/match-reports-finland-4-0-slovakia-romania-0-1-finland-veikkausliiga-vps-fan-ville/ ------------------------------------------------------------------ FFS MERCH 👕 Apparel, cases, bags, badges https://www.teepublic.com/user/finnish-football-show ☕️ Mugs, stickers https://www.redbubble.com/people/DYWMpodcast/shop SUPPORT THE SHOW 🍺 Buy Us A Beer https://www.buymeacoffee.com/FFSpodcast FEELING SOCIAL? https://www.facebook.com/FinnishFootballShowhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/FinnishFootballShowhttps://www.instagram.com/finnish_football_show/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkTkne1peWhgB6NX4H7aEMQ

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 the Finland squad selections, the upcoming opponents Slovakia, Romania and Croatia, assess the recent form and consider the Helmarit's chances of gaining promotion. They also take a quick look at the recent Veikkausliiga games as the Mestarus- and Haastaja- series get underway. 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:11 Veikkausliiga update - Mestaruussarja 00:06:12 Veikkausliiga update - Haastajasarja 00:10:45 Women’s Nations League, group B2 00:12:00 Helmarit squad 00:20:33 Finland’s group B2 opponents; Slovakia, Romania & Croatia 00:29:20 FFS score predictions 00:33:06 Keke shows his ‘full kit’! Blog: show notes and links https://finnishfootballshow.com/2023/09/18/womens-nations-league-helmarit-veikkausliiga-update/ ------------------------------------------------------------------ FFS MERCH 👕 Apparel, cases, bags, badges https://www.teepublic.com/user/finnish-football-show ☕️ Mugs, stickers https://www.redbubble.com/people/DYWMpodcast/shop SUPPORT THE SHOW 🍺 Buy Us A Beer https://www.buymeacoffee.com/FFSpodcast FEELING SOCIAL? https://www.facebook.com/FinnishFootballShowhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/FinnishFootballShowhttps://www.instagram.com/finnish_football_show/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkTkne1peWhgB6NX4H7aEMQ

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 Denmark, who dominated possession and goalscoring chances but had to wait until late before securing the winning goal. Lukáš Hradecký pulled off a string of fine saves to deny Denmark but Finland's lack of cutting edge around the box, ultimately, meant they had no reply to Pierre-Emile Højbjerg's long-range strike. 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:50 Kazakhstan 0-1 Finland review 00:15:09 Finland 0-1 Denmark review 00:37:54 Where should Robert Taylor play? 00:41:01 Teemu Pukki’s future 00:44:07 Group H table and upcoming Finland fixtures Blog: show notes and links https://finnishfootballshow.com/2023/09/11/match-reports-kazakhstan-0-1-finland-and-finland-0-1-denmark/ ------------------------------------------------------------------ FFS MERCH 👕 Apparel, cases, bags, badges https://www.teepublic.com/user/finnish-football-show ☕️ Mugs, stickers https://www.redbubble.com/people/DYWMpodcast/shop SUPPORT THE SHOW 🍺 Buy Us A Beer https://www.buymeacoffee.com/FFSpodcast FEELING SOCIAL? https://www.facebook.com/FinnishFootballShowhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/FinnishFootballShowhttps://www.instagram.com/finnish_football_show/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkTkne1peWhgB6NX4H7aEMQ