Episodes
-
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 victory over Scotland. The men's under-21s, the Pikkuhuuhkajat, add to a busy summer next year, qualifying for their Euro 2025 in Slovakia by trouncing Norway 6-3 on aggregate!
00:00:00 Intro00:02:44 Huuhkajat Nations League relegation00:21:19 Markku ‘Rive’ Kanerva sacked00:33:54 Helmarit qualify for Euro 2025…00:44:04 …and so do the U21 men, the Pikkuhuuhkajat
------------------------------------------------------------------
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 SOCIABLE?X / Twitter https://twitter.com/FinnishFtblShowBluesky https://bsky.app/profile/finnishfootballpod.bsky.socialFacebook page https://www.facebook.com/FinnishFootballShowFacebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/FinnishFootballShowInstagram https://www.instagram.com/finnish_football_show/YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkTkne1peWhgB6NX4H7aEMQ -
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 team, as the Huuhkajat prepare to face Ireland and Greece in group B2, knowing that two wins is the only thing that will save them from relegation to League C 😰
00:00:00 Intro00:02:28 Match report: Montenegro 0-1 Finland00:06:41 Match report: Finland 5-0 Montenegro00:14:34 Finland’s draw in the Women’s Nations League 202500:17:27 Nations League Preview: Ireland-Finland and Finland-Greece00:28:20 Keke’s travel plans for Dublin
------------------------------------------------------------------
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?X / Twitter https://twitter.com/FinnishFtblShowBluesky https://bsky.app/profile/finnishfootballpod.bsky.socialFacebook page https://www.facebook.com/FinnishFootballShowFacebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/FinnishFootballShowInstagram https://www.instagram.com/finnish_football_show/YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkTkne1peWhgB6NX4H7aEMQ -
Missing episodes?
-
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 have lost their support 🤔
00:00:00 Intro00:01:54 Match report: Finland 1-2 Ireland00:21:54 Match report: Finland 1-3 England00:41:41 Helmarit preview
------------------------------------------------------------------
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?X / Twitter https://twitter.com/FinnishFtblShowBluesky https://bsky.app/profile/finnishfootballpod.bsky.socialFacebook page https://www.facebook.com/FinnishFootballShowFacebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/FinnishFootballShowInstagram https://www.instagram.com/finnish_football_show/YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkTkne1peWhgB6NX4H7aEMQ -
BLOG: 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 Ekenäs).
00:00:00 Intro 00:01:32 Hi to listener Bobby Bright 👋 00:03:52 Suomen Cup: Inter 1-2 KuPS 00:11:50 Veikkausliiga update, including… 00:13:18 Ilves fan, Jamie 00:22:25 Ally Manson on HJK’s ‘shambles’ 00:33:07 SJK Seinäjoki fan, Jules 01:01:10 EIF fan, Farid + EIF drummer, Isak 🥁 ------------------------------------------------------------------
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?X / Twitter https://twitter.com/FinnishFtblShowBluesky https://bsky.app/profile/finnishfootballpod.bsky.social Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/FinnishFootballShow Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/FinnishFootballShow Instagram https://www.instagram.com/finnish_football_show/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkTkne1peWhgB6NX4H7aEMQ
-
Blog: 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 Intro00:01:52 Discussion on the previous two UNL games00:16:26 Finland squad to face Ireland and England00:23:34 Ally Manson’s preview00:26:14 Match preview: Finland vs Ireland00:32:40 Match preview: Finland vs England00:42:51 Our 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?X / Twitter https://twitter.com/FinnishFtblShowBluesky https://bsky.app/profile/finnishfootballpod.bsky.socialFacebook page https://www.facebook.com/FinnishFootballShowFacebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/FinnishFootballShowInstagram https://www.instagram.com/finnish_football_show/YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkTkne1peWhgB6NX4H7aEMQ -
Blog: 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 Intro00:00:05 Mark & Satu on the Tube00:02:21 Keke on the Huuhkajat awayday experience00:08:09 Why does listener Kevin follow Finnish football?00:13:50 Mark & Satu's immediate post-match reaction
------------------------------------------------------------------
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?X / Twitter https://twitter.com/FinnishFtblShowBluesky https://bsky.app/profile/finnishfootballpod.bsky.socialFacebook page https://www.facebook.com/FinnishFootballShowFacebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/FinnishFootballShowInstagram https://www.instagram.com/finnish_football_show/YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkTkne1peWhgB6NX4H7aEMQ -
IN 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 Intro00:01:10 Mark W & Lady Satu00:08:00 Keke00:11:14 Ally00:13:32 Mark H
------------------------------------------------------------------
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?X / Twitter https://twitter.com/FinnishFtblShowBluesky https://bsky.app/profile/finnishfootballpod.bsky.socialFacebook page https://www.facebook.com/FinnishFootballShowFacebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/FinnishFootballShowInstagram https://www.instagram.com/finnish_football_show/YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkTkne1peWhgB6NX4H7aEMQ -
"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 of racism is Finnish society and football, but also some lighter moments from his time on the pitch.
00:00:00 Intro00:01:25 Abdi's background and pathway into refereeing00:21:26 Racist incident at the Oulu-Inter game that prompted Abdi’s LinkedIn post00:46:16 A more positive / light-hearted side of refereeing
------------------------------------------------------------------
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?X / Twitter https://twitter.com/FinnishFtblShowBluesky https://bsky.app/profile/finnishfootballpod.bsky.socialFacebook page https://www.facebook.com/FinnishFootballShowFacebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/FinnishFootballShowInstagram https://www.instagram.com/finnish_football_show/YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkTkne1peWhgB6NX4H7aEMQ -
Blog: 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 SeptWembley 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 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?X / Twitter https://twitter.com/FinnishFtblShowBluesky https://bsky.app/profile/finnishfootballpod.bsky.socialFacebook page https://www.facebook.com/FinnishFootballShowFacebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/FinnishFootballShowInstagram https://www.instagram.com/finnish_football_show/YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkTkne1peWhgB6NX4H7aEMQ -
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 his Veikkausliiga opponents. They discuss the semi-finals of the Suomen Cup. then finish-up with a few prominent transfers to VL teams and a suggestion that you listen to the new, FFS-adjacent, SJK Seinäjoki fan podcast.
00:00:00 Intro00:01:57 Listener Jon’s email00:04.04 Recent Finnish football news00:12:57 In Conversation with Pyry Hannola, SJK Seinäjoki playmaker00:38:41 Veikkausliiga update01:02:03 Suomen Cup semi-finals01:04:40 Key Summer transfers01:11:38 Introducing the Seinäjoki Football Suppporters podcast
------------------------------------------------------------------
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?X / Twitter https://twitter.com/FinnishFtblShowBluesky https://bsky.app/profile/finnishfootballpod.bsky.socialFacebook page https://www.facebook.com/FinnishFootballShowFacebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/FinnishFootballShowInstagram https://www.instagram.com/finnish_football_show/YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkTkne1peWhgB6NX4H7aEMQ -
Blog: 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 intro to Ashley’s career00:05:43 His career in the UK outside of football00:07:15 Attributes needed to succeed in the Nordic leagues00:10:02 Teaching in a school in Sweden00:11:42 Tips for settling into a new country00:16:06 Moving to Finland to play for AC Oulu in the Veikkausliiga00:24:27 Managerial changes at AC Oulu in 2023-2400:29:06 Fan culture in Finland00:30:13 Ashley’s relationship with SJK’s Klopit supporter group00:36:17 Future ambitions00:37:33 Thoughts about Finland vs England in the 2024 Nations League
------------------------------------------------------------------
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?X / Twitter https://twitter.com/FinnishFtblShowBluesky https://bsky.app/profile/finnishfootballpod.bsky.socialFacebook page https://www.facebook.com/FinnishFootballShowFacebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/FinnishFootballShowInstagram https://www.instagram.com/finnish_football_show/YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkTkne1peWhgB6NX4H7aEMQ -
Blog: 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 moved to Exeter City in the EFL League 1.
00:00:00 Intro00:01:16 Exeter City: Ilmari’s reflections on the 2023-24 season00:10:22 Back to the start of Immi’s career00:15:41 Ilmari signs for KuPS Kuopio in the Veikkausliiga00:23:14 His 1st international transfer to FC Inglostadt00:27:41 Finland national team debut & first international goal00:32:12 Dundee Utd: Experiencing the Dundee derby, relegation pain & Immi’s relationship with Tangerines fans00:52:49 Settling in at Exeter City & committing his future to the Grecians01:01:35 Being a proud Huuhkaja. Playing in various positions. Excitement at the upcoming Nations League.
------------------------------------------------------------------
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?X / Twitter https://twitter.com/FinnishFtblShowBluesky https://bsky.app/profile/finnishfootballpod.bsky.socialFacebook page https://www.facebook.com/FinnishFootballShowFacebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/FinnishFootballShowInstagram https://www.instagram.com/finnish_football_show/YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkTkne1peWhgB6NX4H7aEMQ -
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 at the top of the table. Ally phones in his view of recent action at HJK and KuPS fan, Jouni, shares his thoughts on KuPS' season so far. They are also joined by another FFS fan, Farid, an EIF Ekenäs fan who also has a soft spot for Gnistan.
There is an update on the current standings in the women's Kansallinen Liiga. They also look back at recent results in the Men's and Women's Suomen Cup, with the women's quarter-finals and men's semi-finals to look forward to. Rasmus' local knowledge of the Tampere scene is tested by news of an alleged betting scandal at Ilves-Kissat in Tampere.
00:00:00 Intro00:02:18 Fire destroys IF Gnistan’s Mustapekka Areena00:17:10 VAR is coming to Finland 00:24:03 Ilves-Kissat. Really bad rather than fixing matches! 00:34:39 Veikkausliiga: EIF Ekenäs 00:42:26 Veikkausliiga table 18.7.2024 00:44:32 KuPS Kuopio’s season so far, Jouni 00:52:44 Ally’s HJK Helsinki update 01:01:22 “SJK Seinäjoki are the best team in the league” – Rasmus01:05:40 Haka and VPS Vaasa in the chasing pack 01:09:14 FC Inter & AC Oulu getting back on the rails after slow starts01:13:04 Rasmus on the relegation battle: Lahti, EIF, Gnistan 01:16:25 Veikkausliiga top scorers 01:17:28 Kansallinen Liiga update 01:21:58 Men’s Suomen Cup01:29:47 Women’s Suomen Cup
------------------------------------------------------------------
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?X / Twitter https://twitter.com/FinnishFtblShowBluesky https://bsky.app/profile/finnishfootballpod.bsky.socialFacebook page https://www.facebook.com/FinnishFootballShowFacebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/FinnishFootballShowInstagram https://www.instagram.com/finnish_football_show/YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkTkne1peWhgB6NX4H7aEMQ -
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 Intro00:01:16 Match report: Finland 1-1 Norway00:08:21 Match report: Italy 4-0 Finland00:14:32 Euro 2025 Qualifiers Play-off
------------------------------------------------------------------
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?X / Twitter https://twitter.com/FinnishFtblShowBluesky https://bsky.app/profile/finnishfootballpod.bsky.socialFacebook page https://www.facebook.com/FinnishFootballShowFacebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/FinnishFootballShowInstagram https://www.instagram.com/finnish_football_show/YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkTkne1peWhgB6NX4H7aEMQ -
Blog: 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 did he settle in to Finnish life? What was his biggest surprise about Finland?
We also discuss Stevie's role at SJK, both in recruitment and coaching? Just what are the principles of 'Grieveball'? And how well-suited are Finnish players to other leagues overseas (and why)? We conclude by looking at his ambitions both for the club and for himself in the (hopefully, quite distant) future!!
Audio/video recording: Glenn Murray & Sarah Senf
00:00:00 Intro00:00:30 Stevie Grieve's career to date00:06:07 Moving to SJK Seinäjoki00:10:05 What is 'Grieveball'?00:17:25 Relocating to Finland00:21:03 Comparing Finnish football (and how Finnish players adapt) to other leagues00:26:43 The challenge of being a devlopment club00:35:25 Richie Dorman's blueprint for SJK Seinäjoki00:38:45 Finland's chances in the 2024 Nations League
------------------------------------------------------------------
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?X / Twitter https://twitter.com/FinnishFtblShowBluesky https://bsky.app/profile/finnishfootballpod.bsky.socialFacebook page https://www.facebook.com/FinnishFootballShowFacebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/FinnishFootballShowInstagram https://www.instagram.com/finnish_football_show/YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkTkne1peWhgB6NX4H7aEMQ -
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 future.
00:00:00 Intro00:02:35 Euro 2025 Finland vs Netherlands match reports00:19:23 Keke’s trip to Glasgow00:27:16 Scotland 2-2 Finland match report00:29:29 Portugal 4-2 Finland match report00:36:54 Coaching team changes and Kanerva’s future
------------------------------------------------------------------
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?X / Twitter https://twitter.com/FinnishFtblShowBluesky https://bsky.app/profile/finnishfootballpod.bsky.socialFacebook page https://www.facebook.com/FinnishFootballShowFacebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/FinnishFootballShowInstagram https://www.instagram.com/finnish_football_show/YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkTkne1peWhgB6NX4H7aEMQ -
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 discuss his team, FC Lahti, and their poor start to the season!
There is a good discussion and update on the current standings in the women's Kansallinen Liiga. They also look back at the 4th round results in the Suomen Cup, look forward to the 5th round draw and discus the benefits of playing the final in the new, smaller Tammela Stadion, rather than the Olympia Stadion.
00:00:00 Intro00:02:41 Veikkausliiga table 5.6.2024 00:04:45 The form of tabletoppers KuPS & VPS00:10:14 Ilves’ strengths & weaknesses 00:15:43 The new Tammela Stadion in Tampere00:22:22 HJK Helsinki – what’s going on?m00:29:02 FC Lahti + Kuusysi & Reipas 00:35:40 SJK Seinäjoki, Stevie Grieve & Grieveball00:40:47 SJK’s cooperation with Vision FC in Ghana00:44:15 Comparing how SJK & HJK managed their co-manager situations00:48:56 Kansallinen Liiga update00:50:45 Why are there two clubs called PK-45 in the Kansallinen Liiga?01:03:29 Suomen Cup 4th round results01:06:02 Suomen Cup 5th round fixtures01:09:54 Suomen Cup Final 2024 at Tammela Stadion
------------------------------------------------------------------
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?X / Twitter https://twitter.com/FinnishFtblShowBluesky https://bsky.app/profile/finnishfootballpod.bsky.socialFacebook page https://www.facebook.com/FinnishFootballShowFacebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/FinnishFootballShowInstagram https://www.instagram.com/finnish_football_show/YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkTkne1peWhgB6NX4H7aEMQ -
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 (Lionesses). They also look at the men's national team, the Huuhkajat, who will play friendlies next week against Scotland and Portugal.
00:00:00 Intro00:01:55 Preview of Finland women vs the Netherlands. Twice!00:17:19 Preview of Finland men vs Portugal & Scotland.
------------------------------------------------------------------
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?X / Twitter https://twitter.com/FinnishFtblShowBluesky https://bsky.app/profile/finnishfootballpod.bsky.socialFacebook page https://www.facebook.com/FinnishFootballShowFacebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/FinnishFootballShowInstagram https://www.instagram.com/finnish_football_show/YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkTkne1peWhgB6NX4H7aEMQ -
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
------------------------------------------------------------------
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?X / Twitter https://twitter.com/FinnishFtblShowBluesky https://bsky.app/profile/finnishfootballpod.bsky.socialFacebook page https://www.facebook.com/FinnishFootballShowFacebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/FinnishFootballShowInstagram https://www.instagram.com/finnish_football_show/YouTube 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 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
------------------------------------------------------------------
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?X / Twitter https://twitter.com/FinnishFtblShowBluesky https://bsky.app/profile/finnishfootballpod.bsky.socialFacebook page https://www.facebook.com/FinnishFootballShowFacebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/FinnishFootballShowInstagram https://www.instagram.com/finnish_football_show/YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkTkne1peWhgB6NX4H7aEMQ - Show more
