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The Finnish Football ShowA Fresh Look Back At The Highs & Lows Of 2025Blog: show notes and links https://finnishfootballshow.com/2025/12/27/highs-and-lows-of-2025/ IN THIS EPISODE... Mark W, Ally and Rasmus take a look back at the 2025 Finnish football season. This is not just a highlights show, they take a fresh look at their own experiences of the past year and invite some regular contributors to join them. So, we also hear from Jules (SJK Seinäjoki), Joe (Musan Salama), Seppo (FC Lahti & international tournaments) and Keke & Mark H (Huuhkjat under Jacob Friis). 00:00:00 Intro 00:03:34 Ally on HJK’s 2025 ‘Lyons-Foster scored a lovely goal’ 00:11:05 Rasmus - last-minute heartbreak for Ilv...
2025-12-271h 07The Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football ShowMestaruussarja Finale, KuPS Are Veikkausliiga Champions again, plus Huuhkajat World Cup Qualifier PreviewsBlog: show notes and links https://finnishfootballshow.com/2025/11/13/huuhkajat-match-previews-veikkausliiga-finale-kups-crowned-champions/ IN THIS EPISODE... This episode is brought to you by Mark W, Keke, Ally and Rasmus; a full squad for a full episode. They start by looking at the upcoming games for the Huuhkajat, a World Cup qualifier against Malta and a home friendly against Andorra. They also talk about the Finland fans’ feelings about head coach, Jacob Friis. They then focus on the final few games in the Veikkausliiga season. With KuPS finishing as champions again and doing well in this season’s Europa Conference Leag...
2025-11-131h 28The Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football ShowHuuhkajat World Cup Qualifiers Match Reports. Veikkausliiga: Relegation for Haka & the Battle at the TopBlog: show notes and links https://finnishfootballshow.com/2025/10/20/huuhkajat-match-reports-veikkausliiga-update-haka-relegated/ IN THIS EPISODE... Mark W & Keke are joined by a couple of guests for a bumper episode. Firstly, Jussi Hartikainen, from Suomen Maajoukkue Kannatajat ry and Football Supporters Europe, comes on to discuss the latest two World Cup Qualifiers for Finland, a 2-1 home win over Lithuania and a 0-4 away defeat to the Netherlands. Jussi also explains about his role and FSE and his involvement in the recent Memorandum of Understanding signed by the Finnish FA and the SMJK supporters group. All three are then...
2025-10-201h 14The Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football ShowIn Conversation with SJK Seinäjoki defender, Salim YussifBlog: show notes and links https://finnishfootballshow.com/2025/10/15/in-conversation-with-salim-yussif/ IN THIS EPISODE... In this episode, Mark W is joined by SJK Seinäjoki defender, Salim Yussif, who talks through his unconventional route to Finland. From a childhood living in a slum in Accra, through teenage years on a football scholarship in the USA, to becoming a regular starter for SJK near the top of the Veikkausliiga. They discuss the challenge of moving countries and making friends, learning how to play Stevie Grieve’s ‘chaos football’ and just what is the Seinäjoki African Community ry. Salim’s a young gu...
2025-10-1531 minThe Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football ShowMatch Previews: Huuhkajat World Cup Qualifiers & U21 Euro Qualifier. Plus Ilves fans' BUSt-up in Seinäjoki.Blog: show notes and links https://finnishfootballshow.com/2025/10/06/huuhkajat-world-cup-qualifiers-ilves-fans-bust-up-in-seinajoki/ IN THIS EPISODE... Mark W and Keke look at the upcoming World Cup qualifiers for the Finland men's national teams, as the Huuhkajat face Lithuania at home before travelling to play the Netherlands in Amsterdam. Finland need as many points as possible to have any hope of qualifying from group G. Finland’s U21s, the Pikkuhuuhkajat, also have two games over the coming week, a secretive friendly against the USA, followed by a U21 Euros qualifier away to Spain. Challenging weeks for both teams Keke al...
2025-10-0636 minThe Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football ShowHuuhkajat Match Reports – Is Finland heading Backe to the Future?Blog: show notes and links https://finnishfootballshow.com/2025/09/16/is-finland-heading-backe-to-the-future/ IN THIS EPISODE... Mark W and Keke again with match reports from Finland's two away games; a 1-0 friendly defeat to Norway, followed by a 3-1 defeat in the World Cup qualifier against Poland. Keke shares tales from his trip to Chorzów, Poland. They revisit the topic of an early episode* to ask if Finland is regressing under Jacob Friis, back to the performances of the Hans Backe era. Finally, they discuss a positive week for Finnish referee, Mohammad Al-Emara, who made his elite international d...
2025-09-1653 minThe Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football ShowVeikkausliiga 2025 So Far… The 'Runkosarja' Reviewed By Fans Of Each ClubBlog: show notes and links https://finnishfootballshow.com/2025/09/09/veikkausliiga-2025-runkosarja-reviewed-by-fans/ IN THIS EPISODE... Producer Mark rounded-up our band of Veikkausliiga fans to record an update to our preview episodes. As the ‘runkosarja’ has now finished and the league table splits in two, we asked each fan to give us an update on their club’s season so far. You will hear each fan's personal report, starting at the bottom of the table and working up, so you’ll hear a change in tone, satisfaction and level of optimism, as the show progresses. Huge thanks from FFS to a...
2025-09-091h 00The Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football ShowHuuhkajat & U21 Match Previews. Veikkausliiga splits into Champions & Challenger series🎭 Ally Manson’s play “The Inheritors” https://teatteritoivo.net/ohjelmistossa-nyt/the-inheritors/ Blog: show notes and links https://finnishfootballshow.com/2025/09/02/huuhkajat-match-previews-veikkausliiga-splits/   IN THIS EPISODE...   Mark W and Keke get back together after a long summer break. They give a brief update on the Veikkausliiga* as the league season splits into the Mestaruussarja and Haastajasarja. Who is in the race to win and who is trembling on the relegation trapdoor? They then focus on upcoming games for the Finland men's national teams, as the Huuhkajat play Norway in a friendly, before facing Poland away in a W...
2025-09-0259 minThe Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football ShowVeikkausliiga update & the first round of European GamesBlog: show notes and links https://finnishfootballshow.com/2025/07/14/veikkausliiga-update-first-round-of-european-games/ IN THIS EPISODE... Mark W & Rasmus get back together during Finland's 2025 summer heatwave and spend another hour discussing the current situation in the Veikkausliiga, which includes a very congested top half led, but not dominated, by Inter Turku. They also consider the first round of European games played, to varying degrees of success, last week by SJK Seinäjoki, KuPS Kuopio, HJK Helsinki & Ilves. 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:58 Helmarit at Euro 2025 (very briefly!) 00:04:31 Inter Turku 00:09:33 Ilves 00:16:30 KuPS Kuopio 00:22:14 HJK Helsinki 00:29:25 SJK Seinäjoki
2025-07-151h 08The Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football Show200th Episode of FFS with special guest, Stevie Grieve. Plus international match reports & Women's Euro previewBlog: show notes and links https://finnishfootballshow.com/2025/06/26/200th-episode-of-ffs-with-stevie-grieve/ IN THIS EPISODE... Special episode, this one, as FFS achieves its 200th episode. SJK Seinäjoki Head Coach, Stevie Grieve joined Mark W and Ally to chat about SJK's season so far. They are then joined by occasional contributor, Seppo, who is the middle of a busy summer of international football. They discuss the two World Cup Qualifiers for the Huuhkajat, a 0-2 defeat to Netherlands and a 2-1 victory over Poland. Seppo also shares his experiences travelling to Kosice, Slovakia with the Pikkuhuuhkajat, to watch F...
2025-06-261h 07The Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football ShowFinland's National Teams in Action + Veikkausliiga UpdateNew Kit For Finland. Helmarit Nations League Match Reports. Huuhkajat World Cup Qualifier Previews. U21 Euros Preview. Veikkausliiga Update. Blog: show notes and links https://finnishfootballshow.com/2025/06/08/national-teams-in-action-veikkausliiga-update/ IN THIS EPISODE... Keke hosts again as Producer Mark is 'otherwise engaged' feeling poorly. He is joined by Ally and Rasmus to look at a very busy spell for Finnish football, starting with launch of an eye-catching new kit for the Finland National teams 😮‍💨🤌 They looked back at the recent Nations League matches for the Helmarit, who just missed out on promotion from Group B3, but who are...
2025-06-081h 20The Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football ShowFFS Awaydays: Travelling To Finland For A Football FixBlog: show notes and links https://finnishfootballshow.com/2025/05/20/ffs-awaydays-travelling-to-finland-for-a-football-fix/ IN THIS EPISODE... Producer Mark gets together with two football fans from England who both travelled to Finland just to watch football. Well that and to try Finnish food. Yes, really! Longtime FFS follower, Joe Parr caught Mark's attention with a shout-out on The Sweeper podcast about his connection to Musan Salama (MuSa), who play in Kakkonen, the Finnish fourt tier. Jonny Hibberd set his sights higher by paying a flying visit to watch KuPS Kuopio in the Veikkausliiga, but it was his mission to to...
2025-05-2037 minThe Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football ShowVeikkausliiga at 'Vappu'. Which team is where after 4-5 games?Blog: show notes and links https://finnishfootballshow.com/2025/05/01/veikkausliiga-vappu-update/ IN THIS EPISODE... Hyvää vappua kaikille! Mark W & Rasmus get together on the Labour Day holiday and spend an hour mulling over the first month of Veikkausliiga action. All teams have played 4-5 games which is a good point to discuss the front-runners, the chasing pack and those lagging behind. Here why Rasmus descibes HJK Helsink as 'a bit unlucky' as they lose their first three games – to the delight of fans from all the other Veikkausliiga teams 😆 ------------------------------------------------------------------ FFS MERCH 👕 Apparel, cases, bag...
2025-05-0152 minThe Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football ShowNational Teams' Match Reports – Huuhkajat & HelmaritBlog: show notes and links https://finnishfootballshow.com/2025/04/15/huuhkajat-and-helmarit-match-reports/ IN THIS EPISODE... Keke and Mark H are 'let loose' on the pod as Producer Mark is either a) skiving or, b) recovering from the three Veikkausliiga preview pods – you decide listener 😉  Mark & Keke look back at Jacob Friis' first competitve games as Huuhkajat head coach. Two matches that saw Finland win 1-0 away to Malta, before drawing away 2-2 with Lithuania. Then they turn their attention to the Helmarit and two more Nations League games, a 0-0 draw at home to Belarus followed by a 3-0 hom...
2025-04-1540 minThe Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football ShowVeikkausliiga 2025 Preview: SJK Seinäjoki, FF Jaro, KuPS Kuopio, VPS VaasaBlog: show notes and links https://finnishfootballshow.com/2025/04/03/veikkausliiga-2025-preview-sjk-jaro-kups-vps/ IN THIS EPISODE... The third and final episode in this series, in which the FFS team present previews for each Veikkausliiga team. In this episode, we hear from Petter Brunell on Jaro, Julian Dawe & Lari Paski on SJK, Jouni Laukkanen on KuPS and Sebastian Pundars on VPS. Producer Mark is now going to have a lie down to prepare for the start of the season 😴 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:05 Julian Dawe & Lari Paski on SJK 00:08:58 Petter Brunell on Jaro 00:19:57 Jouni Laukkanen on KuPS...
2025-04-0343 minThe Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football ShowVeikkausliiga 2025 Preview: KTP, IF Gnistan, Inter Turku & IlvesBlog: show notes and links https://finnishfootballshow.com/2025/04/01/veikkausliiga-2025-preview-ktp-gnistan-inter-turku-ilves/ IN THIS EPISODE... The second episode in a series of shows, in which the FFS team present previews for each Veikkausliiga team. In this episode, we hear from Sami Lindfors on KTP, John Ehrnstén on IF Gnistan, Inter Turku fan Jussi and FFS regulars Jamie and Rasmus discuus their team, Ilves. 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:36 Sami Lindfors on KTP 00:14:25 John Ehrnstén on IF Gnistan 00:22:26 Jussi on Inter Turku 00:30:30 Jamie & Rasmus on Ilves ------------------------------------------------------------------ FFS MERCH 👕 Apparel, cases, bags...
2025-04-0153 minThe Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football ShowVeikkausliiga 2025 Preview: FC Haka, IFK Mariehamn, AC Oulu & HJK HelsinkiBlog: show notes and links https://finnishfootballshow.com/2025/03/30/veikkausliiga-2025-preview-haka-mariehamn-oulu-hjk/ IN THIS EPISODE... This is the first in a series of shows, in which the FFS team present previews for each Veikkausliiga team. In the first episode, we hear from Ally Manson on HJK Helsinki, Johan Lindblom on IFK Mariehamn, Tuomas Komulainen on AC Oulu and Tuomas Vaalta on FC Haka. 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:39 Ally Manson on HJK 00:09:38 Tuomas Vaalta on FC Haka. 00:016:35 Johan Lindblom on IFK Mariehamn 00:33:13 Tuomas Komulainen on AC Oulu ------------------------------------------------------------------ FFS MERCH 👕 Apparel, cas...
2025-03-3047 minThe Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football ShowFinland World Cup Qualifier Match Previews. Jacob Friis Names His First Huuhkajat Squad. Keke's Off to Malta.Blog: show notes and links https://finnishfootballshow.com/2025/03/16/world-cup-qualifier-previews-jacob-friis-first-huuhkajat-squad/ IN THIS EPISODE... Mark W and Keke with a hastily arranged episode, recorded the day after new Huuhkajat head coach, Jacob Friis, names his first squad. They look for any surprising selections, discuss the positives of continuity and consider the significance of the U21's selecting a strong squad for the Euros in June. They then preview Finland's first two World Cup qualifiers away to Malta and Lithuania, and Keke gets ready for his trip to Ta' Qali (or the National Stadium). Listen out for an...
2025-03-1648 minThe Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football ShowNew Huuhkajat Head Coach. Liigacup update. Transfers for Finns Overseas. Suomen Cup Round 0, 'Juuson Kierros'.Blog: show notes and links https://finnishfootballshow.com/2025/02/08/new-huuhkajat-head-coach-liigacup-transfers-finns-overseas-suomen-cup-juuson-kierros/ IN THIS EPISODE... Mark W, Keke and Rasmus return from the winter hibernation with a round-up of recent events in the world of Finnish football. They start by sharing what they know about new Huuhkajat Head Coach, Jacob Friis, and it turns out they know more than they first thought! 🤓 They give a brief update on the Liigacup and Mark fumes at the thuggish tactics of 'dirty Jaro'.Keke gives the low-down on the exploits of Finnish players overseas and some key transfers, including several Helmarit who...
2025-02-081h 19The Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football ShowHuuhkajat Nations League Relegation. 'Rive' Kanerva Sacked. Helmarit & Pikkuhuuhkajat Qualify For Euro 2025 🔥Blog: show notes and links https://finnishfootballshow.com/2024/12/07/huuhkajat-nations-league-relegation-rive-sacked-helmarit-and-pikkuhuuhkajat-qualify-for-euro-2025/ IN THIS EPISODE... Mark W and Keke get together to look back at two more defeats and relegation to Nations League C for Finland. This run of 6 defeats was also the final action in Markku 'Rive' Kanerva's distinguished spell as Huuhkajat head coach. Ally sent his thoughts on Finland 0-2 Greece and Mark H, creator of the word Rivelution, explains why "Rive deserves a statue!" Attention then turns to the women's national team, as the Helmarit qualify for Euro 2025 in Switzerland with an aggregate 2-0...
2024-12-0749 minThe Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football ShowMatch reports: Helmarit vs Montenegro. Women's Nations League 2025 Draw. Preview. Huuhkajat vs Ireland and Greece.Blog: show notes and links https://finnishfootballshow.com/2024/11/12/helmarit-match-reports-montenegro-finland-huuhkajat-nations-league-preview/ IN THIS EPISODE... Mark W and Keke make up a threadbare looking FFS team for this epsidoe, too review the recent, back-to-back wins for the women's national team. The Helmarit beat Montenegro to go through the Euro 2025 second playoff round against Scotland, with the winner earning a place in the finals in Switzerland next July. On Tuesday 12.11. the group for the next Women's Nations League were announced, Mark and Keke also discuss Finland's opponents in group B3. They then turn their attention to the men's national...
2024-11-1232 minThe Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football ShowMatch Reports: Nations League , Finland 1-2 Ireland & Finland 1-3 England. Plus Helmarit Squad Announced.Blog: show notes and links https://finnishfootballshow.com/2024/10/16/huuhkajat-match-reports-finland-ireland-finland-england-helmarit-squad-announced/ IN THIS EPISODE... Mark W, Ally and Keke get together to look back at two more defetats for Finland, as the Huuhkajat went down to a late winner against Ireland, and were generally outcalssed by England. However, what they thought was going to be a pessimistic show, somehow took an upbeat turn – much to their surprise too!  Hear them discuss the games, the goals and the top performers, as well as the reaction of the Finland fans on the Pohjoiskaarre, which suggests head coach Markku Kanerva may...
2024-10-1647 minThe Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football ShowClosing Stages of the Veikkausliiga + Suomen Cup Final ReviewedBLOG: SHOW NOTES & LINK https://finnishfootballshow.com/2024/10/11/veikkausliiga-and-kups-wins-suomen-cup-again/ IN THIS EPISODE... Mark W, Rasmus and Mark H take centre stage to focus on the domestic game. They discuss the recent Suomen Cup final won by KuPS Kuopio (again) and then turn their attention to the closing stages of the Veikkausliiga season – where five of the top six places will be decided on the final game of the season. Several friends of the show also send in updates on their team, so we hear from Jamie (Ilves), Ally (HJK Helsinki), Julian (SJK Seinäjoki) and Farid & Isak (EIF Eke...
2024-10-111h 10The Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football ShowHuuhkajat Preview: Nations League 2024 – Finland vs Ireland + Finland vs EnglandBlog: show notes and links IN THIS EPISODE... Olympia Stadion, Helsinki, Thu 10th Sept. and Sun 13the Sept. It's a home double for the Huuhkajat as both Ireland and England visit Stadi! Mark W, Ally, Keke, Rasmus and Mark H look forward to Finland's upcoming fixtures, as they look to secure their first points in this Nations League competiton. They discuss the previous two games a little more, then preview the upcoming games, including a cameo from Ally who will be our man in the stand at both. 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:52 Discussion...
2024-10-0750 minThe Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football ShowFFS Awaydays: England vs FinlandBlog: show notes and links https://finnishfootballshow.com/2024/09/20/ffs-awaydays-england-vs-finland/ IN THIS EPISODE... Producer Mark makes his first away trip supporting Finland and ends up back in his hometown on London. In this episode, you’ll hear Mark, Satu and Keke preview the game, long-time listener Kevin on why he is a ‘friend of the show’, plus an immediate post-match reaction from Mark & Satu. Recorded: 10.9.2024 Host: Mark W Guests: Keke, Lady Satu, Kevin 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:05 Mark & Satu on the Tube 00:02:21 Keke on the Huuhkajat awayday experience 00:08:09 Why does listen...
2024-09-2021 minThe Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football ShowMatch report: England 2-0 FinlandIN THIS EPISODE... The FFS team are all over Europe at the moment, reeling from Finland's opening two games of the Nations League. In this episode we check in with the guys and Lady Satu to get their post-match views. With many Finnish fans licking the wounds, the lads seem to have independently found their own rays of hope for the remainder of the campaign, but let us know what you think, are the Huuhkajat on their way out of League B? 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:10 Mark W & Lady Satu 00:08:00 Keke 00:11:14 Ally 00:13:32 Mark H
2024-09-1215 minThe Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football ShowIn Conversation with... Abdirahman Sugulle: "Is racism a problem in Finnish football?""Is racism a problem in Finnish football?" Blog: show notes and links https://finnishfootballshow.com/2024/09/10/in-conversation-with-abdirahman-sugulle/ IN THIS EPISODE... In this episode, the FFS team talk with Finnish referee, Abdirahman Sugulle. This episode was prompted by Abdi's LinkedIn post in the summer of 2024, a powerful post in which he lashed out at racist abuse aimed at him by a supporter. We invited Abdi on to discuss this situation, but also his rise through the Finnish refereeing system as a young ref of Somalian heritage, the influnce other minority background referees had on him, the problem...
2024-09-1058 minThe Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football ShowHuuhkajat Preview: Nations League 2024 – Greece vs Finland + England vs FinlandBlog: show notes and links https://finnishfootballshow.com/2024/09/02/huuhkajat-preview-nations-league-2024-greece-vs-finland-england-vs-finland/ IN THIS EPISODE... Stadio Georgios Karaiskaki, Pireaeus, 7th Sept Wembley Stadium, London, 10th Sept Mark W, Ally, Keke and Mark H look forward to Finland's upcoiming Nations League fixtures, as the Huuhkajat start their campaign with two away games. Firstly, taking on Greece in Pireaeus, before heading to London to play England at Wembley. They discuss new coaching teams for England and Finland, hear from former Finland captain Tim Sparv, and ponder whether Mark W and Keke are traitors?! 😆 ------------------------------------------------------------------ FFS MER...
2024-09-0227 minThe Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football ShowGuest host: Pyry Hannola + interview. Recent news. Veikkausliiga Update. Suomen Cup semi-finals. Summer transfers.Blog: show notes and links https://finnishfootballshow.com/2024/08/21/guest-host-pyry-hannola-veikkausliiga-update/ IN THIS EPISODE... In this episode, Mark W and Keke are joined by a guest host, SJK Seinäjoki playmaker, Pyry Hannola. Firstly, they discuss some recent news events from the world of Finnish football. Then they interview Pyry about his career to date, from his transfer to Denmark age 16 to his current role, starring for SJK near the top of the Veikkausliiga. They are then joined by some of the FFS listeners, who give an update on their team and then get Pyry's perspective on h...
2024-08-211h 19The Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football ShowIn Conversation with AC Oulu Striker, Ashley CoffeyBlog: show notes and links https://finnishfootballshow.com/2024/08/14/in-conversation-with-ashley-coffey/ IN THIS EPISODE... In this episode, Mark W is joined by AC Oulu hitman, Ashley Coffey, who talks through his unconventional route to the top of the Veikkausliiga scoring charts – kickstarting his professional career, by EMAIL(!), then working as a teacher while playing in the Swedish league, turning pro at Eskilstuna before moving to AC Oulu in Finland, and developing an unusual love/hate relationship with fans of SJK Seinäjoki. It's an intriguing story that, hopefully, still has a few chapters to run. 00:00:57 A brief int...
2024-08-1441 minThe Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football ShowIn Conversation with Finland international Ilmari NiskanenBlog: show notes and links https://finnishfootballshow.com/2024/07/25/in-conversation-with-ilmari-niskanen/ IN THIS EPISODE... In this episode, Keke logs in for a one-on-one chat with Ilmari Niskanen a Finland international player who has been a regular in Markku Kanerva’s squads since 2020 and a Veikkausliiga champion back in 2019, with KuPS Kuopio. "Immi" talks Keke through his career that started at PK-37 before flourishing at KuPS Kuopio. A challenging move to Germany conicided with his call-up to the Finland national team. Then a spell at Dundee United in Scotland, which started well but ended in relegation, bofre Immi mo...
2024-07-251h 14The Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football ShowStadium Fire At IF Gnistan. Veikkausliiga June-July Review. Kansallinenliiga Update. Men's & Women's Suomen Cup.IF GNISTAN APPEAL https://gnistan.fi/2024/07/miten-voit-auttaa-meita/ Blog: show notes and links https://finnishfootballshow.com/2024/07/20/gnistamn-stadium-fire-veikkausliiga-june-july-review-kansallinenliiga-update-suomen-cup/ IN THIS EPISODE... In this episode, Mark W and Keke are joined by once again by Rasmus Junila, who is becoming a regular recurring guest. They start this episode with a sad topic, the fire last weekend that destroyed the main stand at IF Gnistan's Mustapekka Areena. They get the inside story from Frans Enala, Head of Communications & Marketing at IF Gnistan. The team discuss the past month of action in the Veikkausliiga, as SJK and HJK join KuPS...
2024-07-201h 35The Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football ShowMatch Reports: Euro 2025 Qualifiers, Finland 1-1 Norway and Italy 4-0 Finland.Blog: show notes and links https://finnishfootballshow.com/2024/07/18/match-reports-euro-2025-qualifiers-finland-norway-and-italy-finland/ IN THIS EPISODE... The FFS team are back today to review last week's games for the women's national team, the Helmarit. Mark W and Keke discuss two Euro 2025 qualifiers for the Helmarit, well-deserved draw with Norway, followed by a disappointing collapse against Italy. Far from ending Finland's qualification dreams, however, the Helmarit now have a further play-off campaign to navigate 🤷🏻‍♂️ 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:16 Match report: Finland 1-1 Norway 00:08:21 Match report: Italy 4-0 Finland 00:14:32 Euro 2025 Qualifiers Play-off ------------------------------------------------------------------ FFS MERCH 👕 Apparel, cases, bags, ba...
2024-07-1819 minThe Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football ShowIn Conversation with Stevie Grieve, SJK Seinäjoki Head CoachBlog: 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...
2024-06-2041 minThe Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football ShowMatch Reports: Euro 2025 Qualifiers, Finland vs Netherlands. Huuhkajat vs Portugal and Scotland. Changes to Huuhkajat coaching team.Blog: show notes and links https://finnishfootballshow.com/2024/06/13/match-reports-euro-2025-qualifiers-finland-netherlands-huuhkajat-friendlies/ IN THIS EPISODE... The FFS team are back today to review last week's games for both the women's national team, the Helmarit, and the men's national team, the Huuhkajat. Mark W, Keke, Mark H and Rasmus discuss two Euro 2025 qualifiers for the Helmarit, both close-fought games against the Netherlands.  The Huuhkajat, however, provided pre-Euro 2024 practice for Portugal and Scotland, while also trying a few new things themselves. They hear about Keke's trip to Glasgow and finish up with  an update on manager, Markku 'Rive' Kanerva's fu...
2024-06-1352 minThe Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football ShowVeikkausliiga May Review. Ilves & Lahti Fans. Kansallinenliiga Update. Suomen Cup 4th Round Results.Blog: show notes and links https://finnishfootballshow.com/2024/06/06/veikkausliiga-may-review-kansallinenliiga-update-suomen-cup/ IN THIS EPISODE... In this episode, Mark W and Ally are joined by Rasmus Junila who works in sports media around the Tampere area. He  is also an Ilves fans, so this is the perfect episode for him to join the pod.  The team discuss the past month of action in the Veikkausliiga, as Ilves & KuPS rise to the top of the table and Mark & Ally share their recent matchday expereinces as SJK and HJK fans. They are also joined by another FFS fan, Seppo, to di...
2024-06-061h 16The Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football ShowPreview: Euro 2025 Qualifiers, Finland vs Netherlands Double-header. Plus Huuhkajat Friendlies.Blog: show notes and links https://finnishfootballshow.com/2024/05/29/preview-euro-2025-qualifiers-finland-vs-netherlands-double-header-plus-huuhkajat-friendlies/ IN THIS EPISODE... Summer has finally arrived in Finland and so has the pollen and the allergies. So while Mark W sniffs and sneezes through this episode, the Finnish women's national team, the Helmarit, are traveling to Netherlands for the first game in a Euro 2025 double-header. They do have to come straight back for the return match, though.  Keke joins Mark to look at the Finland squad, remind you of the recent results in qualifying group A1 and preview the two games against the Leeuwinnen (L...
2024-05-2933 minThe Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football ShowVeikkausliiga April Review | Kansallinenliiga Kicks Off | Suomen Cup 3rd Round | Euro 2025 Qualifiers | Finns Overseas.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 C...
2024-05-011h 01The Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football ShowFFS Awaydays: VPS Vaasa vs SJK Seinäjoki, 12.4.2024Blog: 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...
2024-04-1320 minThe Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football ShowVeikkausliiga 2024 PreviewBlog: 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 w...
2024-04-0544 minThe Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football ShowMatch Report: Finland 2-1 Estonia. Euro 2025 Qualifiers: Helmarit Squad Announced to face Norway & Italy.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...
2024-04-0436 minThe Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football Show24.3.2024 Match Report: Wales 4-1 Finland. The Huuhkajat Crash Out Of Euro 2024 Qualifiers.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 discu...
2024-03-2442 minThe Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football Show18.3.2024 Huuhkajat Preview: Euro2024 Play-off – Wales vs Finland. Robert Taylor's Statement. Helmarit Win Pinatar Cup. Liigacup Update.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...
2024-03-181h 03The Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football Show19.2.2024 Helmarit Squad Announced for Pinatar Cup. Liigacup Update.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...
2024-02-1936 minThe Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football Show10.2.2024 Nations League Opponents Confirmed - Huuhkajat To Play England! Finns Overseas. Recent Transfers.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...
2024-02-1045 minThe Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football Show6.2.2024 Head coach confusion. HIFK bankruptcy. ⁠Liigacup starts. Suomen Cup draw. ⁠Upcoming Nations League draw.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, A...
2024-02-0642 minThe Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football Show12.12.2023 Helmarit Nations League Match reports. Veikkausliiga Update.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 Lea...
2023-12-1256 minThe Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football Show24.11.2023 Match Reports: Euro 2024 Qualifiers. Helmarit Nations League Preview.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 Sa...
2023-11-2451 minThe Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football Show14.11.2024: Huuhkajat Euro2024 Qualifiers Preview, HJK in Europa Conference, Veikkausliiga’s Crisis ClubsBlog: 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 p...
2023-11-141h 04The Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football Show7.11.2023 Helmarit Match Reports: Finland 3-0 Croatia & Croatia 0-2 Finland. Veikkausliiga Ends. HJK in Europa Conference Action. Managers On The Move.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 Ve...
2023-11-0750 minThe Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football Show24.10.2023 Helmarit Preview: Women’s Nations League - Finland vs Croatia Double-header. Veikkausliiga Finale - HJK Helsinki Crowned Champions (Again!)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...
2023-10-2439 minThe Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football Show19.10.2023 Huuhkajat Match Reports: Euro 2024 Qualifiers CalamitySlovenia 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...
2023-10-1958 minThe Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football Show11.10.2023 Euro2024 Qualifiers – Slovenia vs Finland, Finland vs Kazakhstan. Plus Veikkausliiga Update.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 re...
2023-10-1150 minThe Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football Show3.10.2023 Suomen Cup Finals, Ilves Fan - Jamie, Veikkausliiga UpdateIN 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 V...
2023-10-0325 minThe Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football Show28.9.2023 Match Reports: Finland 4-0 Slovakia & Romania 0-1 Finland. Veikkausliiga Update plus VPS Fan, VilleIN 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 e...
2023-09-281h 02The Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football Show18.9.2023 Inaugural Women’s Nations League, Helmarit Squad, Veikkausliiga UpdateIN 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...
2023-09-1834 minThe Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football Show12.9.2023 Match Reports: Kazakhstan 0-1 Finland & Finland 0-1 DenmarkIN 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...
2023-09-1149 minThe Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football ShowPreview: Euro 2024 Qualifiers – Kazakhstan vs Finland, Finland vs Denmark #KAZFIN #FINDENIN THIS EPISODE... Euro 2024. Astana Arena, Astana, 7th Sept 2023 | Olympia Stadion, Helsinki, 10th Sept 2023.  Mark W, Keke, Ally and Rich preview the third round of qualifying fixtures for Euro 2024, as Finland's Huuhkajat travel to Kazakhstan before facing Denmark at home in a very finely-balanced Group H. They talk through a familiar looking Finland squad and even did some research into the opponents – you can be the judge on how effective that was! They also look at the final standings in the Veikkausliiga table as the regular season ends and the table splits – being sure...
2023-09-0543 minThe Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football Show30.8.2023 Veikkausliiga about to split, HJK into Europa Conference, Managerial Changes, Suomen CupIN THIS EPISODE... We're fast approaching the business end of the season, when the Veikkausliiga splits into the Mestaruussarja (Champions series) and the Haastajasrja (Challenger series). So Mark W & Rich take a detailed look at the recent Veikkausliiga action, including WTF have they put in the water in Vaasa? And who has tampered with the lasagne in Seinäjoki? They previously discussed the Finnish clubs in European action and take another look at HJK Helsinki's annual tour of all three competitions! They also cover the final stages of the Suomen Cup, before ending with a Kekeless round-up o...
2023-08-3055 minThe Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football Show28.7.2023 Finnish Clubs in Champions League and Europa Conference, Veikkausliiga update, Robert Taylor & Leo MessiIN THIS EPISODE... After the recent fun of watching the Huuhkajat score a hatful of goals, the team is back to look at the recent action for the Finnish club sides. Mark W, Keke, Ally & Rich start by looking at the early rounds of European action, with HJK progressing in the Champions League, and KuPS, Haka & Honka in Europa Conference action. Talk then turns to the domestic scene and Mark & Ally lock horns (gently!) to look forward to the big SJK vs HJK match this coming weekend. The Veikkausliiga discussion includes the consistency of SJK, the indifferent...
2023-07-281h 04The Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football ShowIn Conversation with Juha PirinenIN THIS EPISODE... In this episode, Keke and Mark W are joined by another Huuhkajat star, Juha Pirinen. A versatile left-sided player and former Finland international with 20 caps, two Veikkausliiga Championships and a Suomen Cup to his name.  'Piri' talks us through his early career playing in the Veikkausliiga, starting at his hometown club, Haka, and the influence of his father and uncle, who were both professional footballers. His domestic career took in MyPa, RoPS and HJK and included playing in European competitions.  His form at RoPS led to his call-up to the international team an...
2023-07-1457 minThe Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football Show22.6.2023 Match Reports: Finland 2-0 Slovenia & Finland 6-0 San MarinoIN THIS EPISODE... UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifiers, Group H, Games 3 and 4 The Huuhkajat gain two wins (and two clean sheets) to build a lead at the top of qualifying group H on goal difference. The 2-0 win against Slovenia saw Finland ride their luck while facing many goalscoring opportunities from their opponents. While during the 6-0 win against San Marino, Finland dominated possession and faced only one shot (on target) as they gained a commanding victory. Star player of the weekend is no contest; 9-minute hat-trick hero Daniel Håkans took that prize! 00:00:00 Intro
2023-06-221h 01The Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football ShowPreview: Euro2024 Qualifiers #FINSVN #FINSMRIN THIS EPISODE... Euro 2024. Olympia Stadion, Helsinki – 16th and 19th June 2023 Mark W, Rich and Keke preview the second round of qualifying fixtures for Euro 2024, as Finland takes on Slovenia and San Marino in Group H. They talk through the Finland squad in some detail, welcoming the new faces, speculating on the team selection, formations, etc. and don't have too much to say about the Huuhkajat's upcoming opponents – sorry about that! Blog: show notes and links https://finnishfootballshow.com/2023/06/14/preview-euro2024-qualifiers-finsvn-finsmr/ ------------------------------------------------------------------ FFS MERCH 👕 Apparel, cases, bags, badges https://www.teepublic.com/use...
2023-06-1432 minThe Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football Show30.5.2023 Veikkausliiga Update, SJK Seinäjoki On Top, Suomen Cup Round 4IN THIS EPISODE... The main series of the Veikkausliiga season is now at the 30% stage, so Mark W and Rich focus mostly on that in this episode. Who are the slightly-surprising, new league leaders? Who are already struggling to keep up? And who are striving for mid-table safety? To answer these questions, they are joined by Ally and listener, Jamie, who talk about their teams, HJK Helskinki and Ilves. They also look at the Suomen Cup now heading into round 5, and Mark W shares his 2023 Suomen Cup experiences; 4 games, 4 home defeats! Blog: show notes and...
2023-05-301h 02The Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football Show2.5.2023 Veikkausliiga Season Underway, Suomen Cup Update, Women’s Nations League Draw, Huuhkajat Ticket SalesIN THIS EPISODE... Lots to discuss as the Veikkausliiga gets going, with most teams having played at least 5 games. So Mark W, Keke, Rich and Ally recovene to look at the opening rounds. What's new? SJK winning. What's old? HJK at the top. And any surprises at this early stage. They also look at the early rounds of the Suomen Cup, with a couple of first-hand accounts of games in Seinäjoki from Mark. Rich also tells us all about the draw for the inaugural Women's Nations League. And there's a little more news on ticket sales f...
2023-05-021h 15The Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football Show30.3.2023 Euro 2024 Qualifiers Reviews: #DENFIN #NIRFININ THIS EPISODE... UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifier, Group H, Games 1 &  2 After a hectic week of Euro 2024 qualifying action, Mark W, Keke, Ally and Mark H (yep, surprised us too!) look back at Finland's first two games. A 3-1 defeat away to Denmark and a 1-0 win in Northern Ireland, leaves Finland with 3 points, along with most of the other group. All of who are trailing early leaders... Slovenia! 😳 Blog: show notes and links https://finnishfootballshow.com/2023/03/30/euro-2024-qualifiers-reviews/ ------------------------------------------------------------------ FFS MERCH 👕 Apparel, cases, bags, badges https://www.teepublic.com/user/finnish-football-show ☕️ Mu...
2023-03-3051 minThe Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football ShowPreview: Euro2024 Qualifiers #DENFIN #NIRFININ THIS EPISODE... Euro 2024. Copenhagen & Belfast – 23rd and 26th March 2023 Mark W, Rich and Keke preview the first round of qualifying fixtures for Euro 2024, as Finland takes on Denmark & Northern Ireland in Group H. They talk through the Finland squad in some detail and the Huuhkajat's upcoming opponents – Denmark & Northern Ireland – in slightly less detail, all the while speculating on team selection, formations, etc. Blog: show notes and links https://finnishfootballshow.com/2023/03/17/preview-euro2024-qualifiers-denfin-nirfin/ ------------------------------------------------------------------ FFS MERCH 👕 Apparel, cases, bags, badges https://www.teepublic.com/user/finnish-football-show ☕️ Mugs, stickers https://www.r...
2023-03-1736 minThe Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football Show2.3.2023 Helmarit Win the Cyprus Cup, Liigacup Update, Transfer News, Finns Overseas, Huuhkajat ”Season Ticket” SalesIN THIS EPISODE... It's the Mark W & Keke Show again (sorry!) but we wanted to keep you informed as we plough through the closed season. Firstly, Keke reviews the recent performances of the women's national team, the Helmarit, in winning the Cyprus Cup competition against Croatia, Romania and Hungary. Next, Mark looks at the recent Liigacup results as the group stage nears its conclusion ahead of the semi-final stage. They also look at some of the more notable transfers involving Finnish clubs and players in the past few weeks, impressive sales of Huuhkajat 'season tickets' for the...
2023-03-0253 minThe Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football ShowWho the F is Ally Manson?IN THIS EPISODE... This episode is a follow-on from an epsisode back in  2020, requested by FFS listener, Kevin Moseley, about the origins of the Finnish Football Show. Ally joined the FFS team in mid-2022, so we thought it was about time to find out more about him as Mark W asks just who IS Ally Manson? That previous 'FFS Origins' episode https://finnishfootballshow.com/2020/10/29/ffs-origins-stories/ Blog: show notes and links https://finnishfootballshow.com/2023/02/23/who-the-f-is-ally-manson/ ------------------------------------------------------------------ FFS MERCH 👕 Apparel, cases, bags, badges https://www.teepublic.com/user/finnish-football-show ☕️ Mugs, stickers https...
2023-02-2325 minThe Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football ShowIn Conversation with Susanna Liljander: ”Women supporters’ experiences in SJK Seinäjoki’s Klopit”IN THIS EPISODE... In 2022, Susanna Liljander conducted a survey among female members of SJK Seinäjoki's supporters group, Klopit. This survey formed the basis of her Master's thesis which was recently published and shared on the Klopit Facebook group: "Women's experiences of supporting men's club football: A case study of Seinäjoki Football Club supporter group, Klopit." Mark W's wife, Lady Satu, is also an active member of Klopit, so he thought he'd get Satu and Susanna together to compare the theory with the reality. Blog: show notes and link to the thesis: ht...
2023-02-1547 minThe Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football Show8.2.2023 Liigacup Results, Veikkausliiga Talent Drain → More Finns Overseas, Huuhkajat Friendlies & Euro 2024 Campaign, News Around The HelmaritIN THIS EPISODE... The FFS team is down to its bare bones for this episode, as Mark W & Keke get together to look at recent developments in the Finnish Football world. First up, the first few results in the revamped Liigacup. Then a discussion on the exodus of players from the Veiikausliiga and worry about a talent drain, although this does mean more Finns playing overseas, for Keke to track!  They look back at the Huuhkajat winter training camp & friendlies in Portugal and then forward to the upcoming Euro 2024 qualifiers. Finally, the Helmarit prepare for t...
2023-02-0857 minThe Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football Show8.1.2023 Huuhkajat Training Camp, 2023 Finnish Footbal Schedules, Winter Transfer Activity & Finns OverseasIN THIS EPISODE... Mark W, Rich, Keke and Ally return after a longer-than-expected winter break. And having gorged on too much football the Qatar World Cup – and too much ham & turkey at Christmas – they now turn their attention back to Finnish football in 2023. They look forward to the winter training camp in Potugal, discuss the squad selection and the opponents, Sweden & Estonia.  They also run through the various schedules that affect the Finnish national teams and club sides; Euro 2024 qualifiers, Liiga Cup, Suomen Cup, Veikkausliiga, Champions League and Europa Conference League. Before looking at the early transfer activ...
2023-01-081h 20The Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football Show3.11.2022 Veikkausliiga Finale, Helmarit Squad, Tuija Hyyrynen Retires, HJK in Europe, Finns OverseasIN THIS EPISODE... Rich, Keke and Ally reconvened to tie up the 2022 Veikkausliiga season in a bow. Looking at the final games and the play offs, they celebrate the winners, commiserate with the losers and deride Lahti, again. Next, they turn their attention to the Helmarit squad selection for the upcoming friendly against Wales and give props to retiring Helmari, Tuija Hyyrynen. They discuss VAR sabotaging David Browne’s wonder goal, a highlight of HJK’s European campaign even though it was disallowed, and finish with a look at Finns in action overseas. Blog: show note...
2022-11-0351 minThe Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football Show15.10.2022 Veikkausliiga Run-in, Euro 2024 Draw, Essi Sainio Retires from Helmarit, Finns OverseasIN THIS EPISODE... Rich and Keke (enhanced by Producer Mark in post-production) discuss the upcoming Veikkausliiga play offs, as 5 teams enter an 8-match bun fight for the final Europa Conference place. They look again at the restructuring of the Finnish league in 2024, as a few more details are released and make everything clearer (erm!) The chaps also pay a tribute to Essi Sainio, who retires from football with over 50 Helmarit caps to her name. They look at a favourable Euro 2024 qualifying draw for the Huuhkajat and start booking their flights to the qualifiers all across Europe, before...
2022-10-1551 minThe Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football ShowMatch Report: Montenegro 0-2 FinlandIN THIS EPISODE... UEFA Nations League B3, Game 6 Finland's sixth and final Nations League game was quite something. Two days of heavy rain, topped-off by a continuing deluge during the game, was not enough to calm Montenegro's passion. This resulted in an early-red card, several first-half substitutions and, ultimately, a two-goal victory for Finland and a nearly heroic performance from Antman (Oliver Antman, no relation!)  Mark W & Rich talk through the action and are joined briefly by Keke with his ringside view of the rain. And some football. Blog: show notes and links h...
2022-09-2925 minThe Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football ShowMatch Report: Finland 1-1 RomaniaUEFA Nations League B3, Game 5 On Friday night, Finland were held to a frustrting 1-1 draw by Romania, in an open game in which both teams created good chances to score but, ultimately, could not score that elusive winning goal. The result leaves both teams with everything to play for in the final group games on Monday 26th October, with Finland needing to get a better result against Montenegro, than Romania achieve against Bosnia-Herzegovina. Blog: show notes and links https://finnishfootballshow.com/2022/09/25/match-report-finland-1-1-romania/ ----more---- FFS MERCH 👕 Apparel, cas...
2022-09-2523 minThe Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football Show21.9.2022 – Nations League Preview, Veikkausliiga, Suomen Cup Final, HJK and KuPS Women in EuropeIN THIS EPISODE... They say size doesn't matter, but 1 hour 18 minutes of FFS action may just change your mind! Mark W, Rich, Keke & Ally get together to preview the autumn 2023 Nations League games for Finland against Romania and Montenegro. They also look at teh situation in the Veikkausliiga, now it has split into the Mestaruussarja and the Haastajasarja for the final five rounds of matches. Ally then talks through the Suomen Cup final (KuPS 1-0 Inter) and HJK Helsinki's first two Europa League performances against Real Betis and Roma. Finally, Rich looks forward to KuPS...
2022-09-211h 18The Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football Show3.9.2022 Finnish Teams in Europe, Veikkausliiga Update, Helmarit WC Qualifiers, Suomen Cup Semis & Finnish League RestructureIN THIS EPISODE... Mark W, Keke and Rich bring you a selection of recent news from the world of Finnish football including a proposed restructuring of the Finnish league in 2024, the Womens World Cup qualifying campaign and the Suomen Cup semi-finals played this week. We also talk in more detail about the current state of play in the Veikkausliiga, with 20 games played and 'the split' (into the Champions Series and the Challenger Series) about to take place. We look back at the Europa Conference campaigns of SJK, Inter and KuPS, as well as HJK's progression (Backward progressions...
2022-09-0357 minThe Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football Show25.7.2022 – Transfers, Finnish Teams in European Action & Beto Leaves HIFK HelsinkiIN THIS EPISODE... Rich, Keke & Ally talk through some of the latest news in Finnish football, including transfers involving Finnish players, how Finnish teams are getting on in European club competition (includes a Zoom-bombing from Mark W, fresh out of SJK Seinäjoki vs Lillestrøm SK). Finally, they discuss the current situation at HIFK Helsinki, compounded by the departure of fiery goalkeepr, Beto. Mark W's FB Live pre-match video at SJK vs Lillestrom: https://fb.watch/etXUl4c7O6/  Blog: show notes and links https://finnishfootballshow.com/2022/07/25/transfers-finnish-teams-in-europe-beto-leaves-hifk/ ------------------------------------------------------------------ FFS MERCH 👕...
2022-07-2524 minThe Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football ShowReview of Finland at the Womens Euro 2022IN THIS EPISODE... As the Helmarit exit the Euros at the group stage, the FFS team reconvene to look at the performances in the three group games. Rich, Keke & Ally give their perspectives from the stands at Stadium MK, where Finland lost to Spain (1-4), Denmark (0-1) and Germany (0-3), but provided hope for the future – possibly a future in which they are led by a new manager 🤔 Blog: show notes and links https://finnishfootballshow.com/2022/07/22/review-of-finland-at-the-womens-euro-2022/ ----more---- FFS MERCH 👕 Apparel, cases, bags, badges https://www.teepublic.com/user/finnish-football-show ☕️ Mugs, stickers htt...
2022-07-2231 minThe Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football ShowFinnish Football Shorts: Keke at the Helmarit Media Day 13.7.2022IN THIS EPISODE... Keke had the opportunity to attend the Helmarit Media Day during the Women's Euro 2022. Never one to miss a chance of mingling with his heroes, Keke headed out to deepest Buckinghamshire (not far from Stadium MK where Finland play their 3 games in the Euros). In this episode, you will hear Keke speaking with three Helmarit, Linda Sällström, Jenny Danielsson and Eveliina Summanen, on the day after Finland were beaten 1-0 by Denmark, ending their chances of qualifying from Group B. Blog: show notes and links https://finnishfootballshow.com/2022/07/14/keke-at-the-helmarit-media-day/ ...
2022-07-1415 minThe Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football ShowThe Womens Game – A book about football by Johanna RuohonenNaisten laji – Kirja jalkapallosta IN THIS EPISODE... In this special episode ahead of the 2022 Women’s Euros beginning this week in England, Rich spoke with author Johanna Ruohonen about her new book Naisten Laji, the origins of women’s football in Finland and Europe and how things have changed – and where inequality still remains. Johanna describes how the book came about, speaking with female players past and present, hopes for the future and how the Helmarit and Kansallinen Liiga can provide positive role models for the next generation of women’s footballers and coaches in Finland. Blog: sh...
2022-07-0526 minThe Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football Show1.7.2022 – Veikkausliiga Update, Women’s Euro 2022 Preview, Suomen Cup Quarter FinalsIN THIS EPISODE... The summer of Finnish football continues apace, so Mark W, Rich & Keke got together to bring you an update on the Veikkausliiga season, now at the halfway stage. We also previewed the Women's Euro 2022 competition, as Finland prepares to take on Spain, Denmark and Germany. The Suomen Cup is now at the quarter final stage, so we look back at the 6th round and preview the quarter finals – the results are in the blog post, so you can see how accurate we were! Finally, we look forward to next week's UEFA club competitons, which se...
2022-07-0153 minThe Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football ShowFFS In Conversation with Robert IvanovIn this episode... In this episode, Keke, Rich and Mark W are joined by Huuhkajat star, Robert Ivanov. A Finland international player who has recently cemented himself into the Huuhkajat starting 11, was a member of the Euro 2020 squad and who looks certain will be commanding the Finnish defence for years to come. Roba tells us how it felt to grow up and progress through the Finnish league system, from an 18-year-old 'bambi' at PK-35 to FC Myllypuro to FC Vikingit 'to play with my friends' and into the Veikkausliiga with FC Honka. He talks about his dream...
2022-06-271h 01The Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football ShowMatch Report: Bosnia-Herzegovina 3-2 FinlandUEFA Nations League B3, Game 4 Finland completed this period of four games in eleven days with a postive performance, marred only by wasteful finishing that cost them dearly, as Bosnia-Herzegovina took all the points with a 3-2 vistory. Blog: show notes and links https://finnishfootballshow.com/2022/06/17/match-report-bosnia-herzegovina-3-2-finland/ ----more---- 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? Facebook page https...
2022-06-1727 minThe Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football ShowMatch Report: Romania 1-0-FinlandUEFA Nations League B3, Game 3 On Saturday evening an aggressive Romania side bullied their way to victory against a profligate Finland at the Stadion Rapid - Giuleşti, Bucharest. Blog: show notes and links https://finnishfootballshow.com/2022/06/14/match-report-romania-1-0-finland/ ----more---- 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? Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/FinnishFootballShow Facebook group https://www.faceboo...
2022-06-1319 minThe Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football ShowMatch Report: Finland 2-0 MontenegroUEFA Nations League B3, Game 2 Finland followed up their opening Nations League draw at the weekend with a comfortable 2-0 win over Montenegro on Tuesday evening. Featuring a very special guest, Finland international defender, Robert Ivanov, who gives us a very close-up perspective of the game 🦉 Blog: show notes and links https://finnishfootballshow.com/2022/06/09/match-report-finland-2-0-montenegro/ ----more---- 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...
2022-06-0931 minThe Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football ShowMatch report: Finland 1-1 Bosnia-HerzegovinaUEFA Nations League B3, Game 1. Finland kicked off their latest Nations League campaign with a frustrating 1-1 draw against familiar foe, Bosnia-Herzegovina. Blog: show notes and links https://finnishfootballshow.com/2022/06/05/match-report-finland-1-1-bosnia-herzegovina/ Mark W's Facebook Live video, recorded pre-match at Finland vs Bosnia-Herzegovina https://www.facebook.com/105704167565399/videos/1346381749187968 ----more---- 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? Fa...
2022-06-0621 minThe Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football Show3.6.2022 – Preview: Nations League 2022-23, Group B3IN THIS EPISODE... Nations League. Helsinki, Bucharest, Zenica – 4-14th June 2022 The domestic football season in Finland now pauses for three weeks, as the men's national team, the Huuhkajat takes centre stage. The third edition of the Nations League is about to start, with a breath-taking schedule of four games in ten days. Mark W, Rich and Keke get together to talk through the Finland squad, it's upcoming opponents (Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro & Romania) and the new kit that has just been launched... Blog: show notes and links https://finnishfootballshow.com/2022/06/03/preview-nations-league-2022-23/ ...
2022-06-0352 minThe Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football Show17.5.22 Veikkausliiga Update, Huuhkajat Nations League Preview, Suomen Cup Thrills, Lina Lehtovaara at #UWCL & Finns Overseas: What Next For Teemu?IN THIS EPISODE... The FFS team was at full-strength again for this episode, which is handy  as Mark W, Rich, Keke and Mark H had a very full agenda to get through – and that was before Keke invented the new 'extra time' segment 🤦🏻‍♂️ Once again, we have a broad update from across various aspects of football, Finland-style: we start with a Veikkausliiga update and further discussion of SJK Seinäjoki's woes. We look a few weeks ahead to the four upcoming Nations League games and herald the Finn who's participating in the Champions League Final. There's also a S...
2022-05-181h 13The Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football Show27.4.2022 Veikkausliiga After 4 Games, Helmarit Match Reports, Suomen Cup Progress & Mixu’s Back!IN THIS EPISODE... The FFS team was selected from a full squad for this episode as Mark W, Rich, Keke & Mark H reconvene to bring you an update across the world of football in Finland. We start by looking at the current state of play in Veikkausliiga 2022, where all the teams have played four games. We also discuss Helsinki IFK's tough start to the season, their new manager (already!) Mixu Paatelainen and the upcoming 'Stadin Derby' between HIFK and HJK. We look back at the recent World Cup qualifiers for the women's national team, the Helmarit, and...
2022-04-2958 minThe Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football Show5.4.2022 Keke In Spain, Huuhkajat Friendlies, Helmarit World Cup Qualifiers, Veikkausliiga Starts, Stadium WoesIN THIS EPISODE... A 'Finnish Football Show Lite' episode, as Rich and Keke get together to look back at Keke's trip to Murcia for the Huuhkajat training camp, which included a seat in the press box for the two practice games against Iceland and Slovakia. They also look forward to the Helmarit World Cup qualifiers, against Slovakia and Georgia. They wrap up by looking at the first weekend of Veikkausliiga action, which included the first managerial casualty of the season, and venue confusion, as some stadiums are not yet ready to be used – because of the incessant SN...
2022-04-0636 minThe Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football Show23.3.2022 Honka Win The Liigacup, Huuhkajat Squad For Murcia Training Camp, Iceland & Slovakia Previews, Suomen Cup UpdateIn this episode... We have a full team for this episode, which is just as well, as we also have a full agenda. We start by lauding Honka for winning the first trophy of the 2022 season, before looking forward to Keke's trip to Murcia to watch the Huuhkajat take on Iceland & Slovakia. We also discuss the Palloliitto's innovative marketing for the upcoming Helmarit match vs. Georgia and salute the new contract given to Finland manager Markku Kanerva. Finally, we look at recent events in the Suomen Cup. Blog: show notes and links  ----more----
2022-03-2549 minThe Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football ShowLe Tournoi 2022: Helmarit Passion & Fight Gives Optimism For Euro 2022In this episode... We knew it would be a tough competition, and the starting match against France was the toughest possible introduction to Le Tournoi.  Mark H, Rich, Keke & Mark W discuss the three games for the Finland Women's team, and how this prepares them for upcoming World Cup qualifiers and Euro 2022 in the UK. Blog: show notes and links https://finnishfootballshow.com/2022/02/24/le-tournoi-2022-helmarit-passion-and-fight/ ----more---- 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...
2022-02-2426 minThe Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football ShowCompetition Preview: The Helmarit at Le Tournoi de France 2022In this episode... Le Tournoi, Caen & Le Havre, 22–26.2.2022 The 2022 Tournoi de France will be the third edition of the tournament, it is an invitational women's football tournament held annually in France and this year takes place from 16th to 22nd February. Joining Finland and hosts France this year are Brazil and the Netherlands. Rich and Keke look forward to the action, discuss the form of the Helmarit and consider the threat of their opponents! 😨 Blog: show notes and links https://finnishfootballshow.com/2022/02/15/helmarit-le-tournoi-2022/  ----more---- FFS Merch 👕 Apparel, cases, bags, badge htt...
2022-02-1518 minThe Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football Show5.2.2022: Liigacup, Veikkausliiga Fixtures, Suomen Cup Draw, Transfers & Finland At The Futsal EurosIn this episode... After a dark, very cold winter break, the Finnish football scene burst into life this past week, as we saw competitive action in the Liigacup. Keke, Rich & Mark W get together to discuss this first round of results, as well as the draw for the revamped Suomen Cup and the imminent release of the Veikkausliiga fixtures. They also reflect on closed-season transfers and look back at the Futsal Euros in Amsterdam. That should keep us all busy for a while... Blog: https://finnishfootballshow.com/2022/02/05/liigacup-veikkausliiga-suomen-cup-transfers-futsal/   FFS Merch
2022-02-051h 06The Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football ShowFFS In Conversation with Rasmus SchüllerIn this episode... Keke, Mark H and Mark W are joined by another Huuhkajat star, Rasmus Schüller, who has over 50 Finland caps to his name. A serial winner, who has five Veikkausliiga titles, including three League & Cup doubles 🙌🏼  Rasmus is tough tackling, smooth passing, no nonsense, central midfielder currently with Djurgårdens IF in Stockholm. Rade tells us how it felt to start in the Veikkausliiga, for Honka at the age of 18,  the challenge of making the step-up to HJK Helsinki, his MLS adventure in Minnesota. He also shares some VERY interesting insights into the ill-fated Hans Backe...
2022-01-131h 12The Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football Show2.9.2021 Match Report: Finland 0-0 WalesWhat turned out to be the most exciting news of the evening, filtered through just before kick off at the Olympiastadion, Helsinki. Kazakhstan had grabbed a 96th minute equalizer against Ukraine, leaving Finland eyeing up 2nd place in Group D. On the pitch in Helsinki things were far less entertaining... Mark H and Rich get together to discuss the action (such as it was) and that intriguing result from group D between Ukraine and Kazakhstan. Read Mark H's match report  https://finnishfootballshow.com/2021/09/02/match-report-finland-0-0-wales/ FFS Merch https://www.teepublic.c...
2021-09-0213 minThe Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football Show28.4.2021 Veikkausliiga 2021 Preview | Euro 2020 Latest | Closed-Season TransfersThe season's about to start, the FFS team is excited to get back into the stands and cheer our teams on. So what better way to ramp-up the excitement, than by looking at all of the shiny, new players at each Veikkausliiga club? Alas, it's never as simple as that in the COVID era, as it seems there will be no fans in the ground at least until mid-May, so we'll have to watch on TV. We also talk about the recent announcements about Euro 2020. Is travelling allowed? Are any of the FFS team still going? And...
2021-04-2857 minThe Finnish Football Show
The Finnish Football Show10.3.21 Helmarit Qualify For Euro 2021 | Suomen Cup Update | Huuhkajat Fixtures 2021FFS36 The Suomen Cup has progressed through the groups stages, so we look back at the recent action and forward to the upcoming knockout games. We also discuss the recently released 2021 fixture list for the Finland Mens National Team, the Huuhkajat. We blow a little smoke up Keke's a** for the interviews he's arranged recently in our FFS In Conversation... series. And we throw a little shade at Mark W for moonlighting with other podcasts about Finnish football 😱 But there's only one place we can start and that is by discussing the Finland Womens National Team, the Hel...
2021-03-1041 min