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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 Intro00:02:50 Veikkausliiga April review00:29:11 Introducing Max from the ‘No Niin It’s Jalkapallo’ blog00:31:21 Structure of the women’s Kansallinenliiga 00:33:54 The Kansallinenliiga season starts00:44:36 Helmarit Euro 2024: Finland 2-1 Italy00:49:07 Finn’s Overseas with Keke
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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 Intro00:00:11 Mark, Jules and Billy - SJK's first game vs Oulu and look forward to VPS00:04:11 Jukka explains the 'spinach pancake' song00:06:57 Klopit perform SJK Seinäjoki's Spinach Pancake song on the bus00:07:55 Mark & Jules' halftime update00:10:34 Post-match with Lady Satu00:12:55 Thush's first away trip with Klopit00:15:04 Mark & Jules' post-match thoughts
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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 Intro00:01:23 Opening round of Veikkausliiga 2024 fixtures00:05:22 Veikkausliiga playing budgets table00:13:42 EIF Ekenäs with Farid00:21:16 AC Oulu with Max00:28:50 HJK Helsinki with Ally00:33:22 SJK Seinäjoki with Julian00:37:49 Ilves with Jamie
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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 Intro00:02:30 Finland vs Estonia match report00:11:38 Mark H’s trip to Olympia Stadion00:16:59 ‘Rive’s future’ update  & Huuhkajat players back scoring for their clubs00:21:30 Rasmus Schüller’s nasty injury00:24:34 Helmarit Euro 2025 Qualifiers preview. Helmarit squad.00:29:03 Euro 2025 Previews: Norway vs Finland and Finland vs Italy
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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 Intro00:01:55 Mark W’s pre-match appearance on BBC Radio 5Live00:03:05 Keke’s awayday trip to Cardiff00:11:48 Match report: Wales 4-1 Finland00:35:01 Markku Kanerva’s future and who might follow ‘Rive’?
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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 Intro00:02:10 Liigacup update00:06:45 Veikkausliiga transfers00:17:34 Finland squad vs Wales00:31:40 Current form of the Finland players00:41:48 Why didn't Robert Taylor join up with the squad?00:45:42 Finland's women win the Pinatar Cup + Euro 2025 qualifying group00:55:14 Finns Overseas00:57:12 Newsflash! Robert Taylor's statement01:01:03 Finland vs Wales score predictions
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