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On this pod, host Amol Sehgal hosts football fans and sports journalists from across the world to take their views on all things football.

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On this pod, host Amol Sehgal hosts football fans and sports journalists from across the world to take their views on all things football.

    Indian Super League - Rights and Wrongs of 2021/22 and Beyond

    Indian Super League - Rights and Wrongs of 2021/22 and Beyond

    Amol Sehgal hosts Football Writers from Khel Now - Ujyant Ramesh, Yash Pratap Singh, and Rajdeep Saha to discuss the Indian Super League as we come close to the playoff stages of India's Premier Football Tournament.

    The three share their opinions on what has gone well for the top performing clubs in the Indian Super League, and what has not gone so well for those lying at the bottom of the league.

    The three, and Amol discuss what lies ahead for the ISL and Indian Football, how prepared clubs are to deal with the relegation and promotion that will soon become a part of Indian Football, and also the impact of COVID on not just clubs, but also players, who after all are human beings and are feeling the effects of playing a tournament in a bio-bubble.

    All this and much more on this latest episode of the Bhugoal Football Podcast.

    Order:


    02:00 - ISL history, and current format
    06:30 - Top Performing Teams of ISL 2021/22
    19:00 - Worst Performing Teams of ISL 2021/22 (starting with NEUFC)
    27:10 - What's gone wrong with FC Goa
    32:30 - The Teams from Kolkata
    42:00 - Mid-Table sides performance so far, and their chances
    52:00 - Future of ISL, recruitment by football clubs, and impact of foreign coaches and players
    59:00 - Impact of COVID on clubs and players
    68:00 - Impact and preparation for relegation and promotion in the coming seasons
    82:00 - Playoff predictions

    • 1 hr 14 min
    Special Edition: Careers in Football Media in India

    Special Edition: Careers in Football Media in India

    In this special edition, Bhugoal Football drifts away from football matters on the pitch, and shifts towards those that happen in heads, and screens. On this episode, Amol Sehgal hosts Mudeet Arora from 90min India to talk about Careers in Football Media for those in India. 

    Mudeet is the Head of Football Content at Minute Media's 90min India, and on this pod, he shares light how he found his way into the dream job, what students of the game in India can, and should do in order to have a career in the world of football in India.

    Those willing to get a writing opportunity, these are some of Mudeet's recommendations: 90min India, Khelnow (multiple sports), Goal India, Sportskeeda (multiple sports), Fan Garage, The Bridge, IFTWC (only for Indian football). Also, check out Upwork.com, Fiverr.com, and Freelance Football Opps Newsletter if you wish to find paid writing gigs.

    Connect with Mudeet Arora and Amol Sehgal on LinkedIn case of further questions.

    • 39 min
    Phillipe Coutinho - Unrealised Potential Gets a Second Chance

    Phillipe Coutinho - Unrealised Potential Gets a Second Chance

    On this episode, Amol Sehgal hosts Liverpool fan, Varun Behl as the two take a look at the career of Philippe Coutinho as the Brazilian returned to the Premier League. Coutinho has joined Aston Villa on a 6-month loan deal, and will team up with former Liverpool captain, Steven Gerrard who is in the dugout as the manager of Aston Villa Football Club.

    The two discuss the ups and downs of Coutinho's career, his time at Liverpool, Barcelona and what the future could be like for the Brazilian. They discuss his style of play, and how he can help Aston Villa.

    All this and more on this episode of Bhugoal Football Podcast.

    Get in touch with Varun and Amol on Twitter for suggestions, questions, feedback and if you wish to join us on the pod.

    • 33 min
    Tangy Transfers, Spicy Title Races, COVID Chaos

    Tangy Transfers, Spicy Title Races, COVID Chaos

    Amol Sehgal hosts another episode of the Bhugoal Football Podcast where the two get along to discuss the madness of the January Transfer Window, and what deals are making the front and the back pages. They also discuss the title races in the top 5 European Leagues and who looks set to add to their league titles. 

    With COVID-19 still not a thing of the past, the two discuss the impact COVID has had on the football calendar, especially those in England. Alan shares his views, and what he's heard from his sources on what could be happening to get the fixtures sorted out.

    Running Order: 


    Transfer Window - 02:15
    Title Races - 23:10
    COVID Impact - 38:45

    Connect with Alan and myself on twitter for any feedback, suggestions, or if you wish to join us a for a football full conversation.

    • 44 min
    When between Hell and Heaven

    When between Hell and Heaven

    On this edition of the Bhugoal Football Podcast, Amol hosts editor and admin of The United Journal, Alan Bince. Amol and Alan review Matchday 6 of the Champions League after the conclusion of the group stages, and see which of the 16 teams have a shot at lifting the famous trophy. Going group by group, the two look at the biggest stories from midweek, especially the one surrounding Barcelona Football Club.

    How good are Liverpool? What's stopping Chelsea? And how good were the young Red Devils against Young Boys. Did Pep overthink again, and can Poch's superstars go all the way?

    All this and much more on this edition of the Bhugoal Football Podcast.

    Apart from the Champions League round up, Amol and Alan preview the standout fixtures from the English Premier League, and La Liga, including the homecoming for Steven Gerrard at Anfield.

    Running Order:


    Can City or PSG go all the way after they qualify from Group A? - 7:00
    Liverpool's dominance and drama in Group B - 7:00
    All seems well with Don Carlo at Real Madrid - 12:30
    Barcelona's debacle - 21:40
    Young Boys and Young Boys - 30:30
    What's stopping Chelsea? - 37:50
    Amsterdam's Ajax, and Salzburg's high and Dortmund's low - 44:45
    Upcoming weekends football - 46:45

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    • 53 min
    Gegenpressing is a fine word, isn't it?

    Gegenpressing is a fine word, isn't it?

    Manchester United can't stop giving us stories, and just two days after sacking Ole Gunnar Solsjkaer, Manchester United Football Club seemed to have made a footballing decision by appointing famous German coach, Ralf Rangnick as their interim manager for the rest of the season.

    Varun and Amol discuss what could Manchester United and football fans could and should expect from his appointment, the impact he has had on the likes of Thomas Tuchel and Jurgen Klopp, the right set of recruitment path Manchester United may set themselves upon and try to count how many times Amol mentions gegenpressing.

    Towards the tailend of the pod, the two preview the game between Chelsea and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge, where gegenpressing is implemented by Thomas Tuchel. They also preview another game where gegenpressing will be at display as Liverpool host Southampton at Anfield.

    Tune in.

    Get in touch with Varun and Amol on Twitter for suggestions, questions, feedback and if you wish to join us on the pod.

    • 43 min

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