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Blog: 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 home win over Hungary.
00:00:00 Intro00:01:58 Huuhkajat: Malta 0-1 Finland00:11:18 Huuhkajat: Lithuania 2-2 Finland00:25:14 Helmarit: Finland 0-0 Belarus00:30:55 Helmarit: Finland 3-0 Hungary
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Blog: 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 Intro00:01:05 Julian Dawe & Lari Paski on SJK00:08:58 Petter Brunell on Jaro00:19:57 Jouni Laukkanen on KuPS00:30:03 Sebastian Pundars on VPS
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Blog: 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 Intro00:01:36 Sami Lindfors on KTP00:14:25 John Ehrnstén on IF Gnistan00:22:26 Jussi on Inter Turku00:30:30 Jamie & Rasmus on Ilves
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Blog: 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 Intro00:02:39 Ally Manson on HJK00:09:38 Tuomas Vaalta on FC Haka.00:016:35 Johan Lindblom on IFK Mariehamn00:33:13 Tuomas Komulainen on AC Oulu
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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 update on the FFS schedule for 2025, as Mark tries not to admit he has too many pods on the go!
Plus, news on the proposed schedule for FFS (and SJK Supporters Pod) in 2025.
00:00:00 Intro00:03:42 World Cup qualifying group G00:07:24 Finland squad to play Malta and Lithuania00:20:56 Players in Finland’s U21 squad00:26:22 Previews of the Malta and Lithuania games00:31:03 Jacob Friis’ coaching team00:38:47 Keke’s heading off to Malta 00:42:51 Plans for the FFS schedule in 2025
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In another collaboration with the “Seinäjoki Football Supporters Podcast”, Mark & Jules speak with Ash Civil, Academy Head Coach at SJK Seinäjoki.
Ash tells them about his journey from the UK to Finland via USA and Iceland, explains his love of player development, how the pathway from Kuortane Sports High School (Kuortaneen lukio ja urheilulukio or the Kuortane Lukio and Sports Academy) provides players for SJK and gives big RESPECT to the Mini-Klopit.
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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 have moved to play near to Keke. 😮
Finally, they look forward to round '0' [ZERO] of the Suomen Cup and discuss why it's known as Juuso's Round – only to discover that FFS has TWO members playing in this round of the cup! 🤯
00:00:00 Intro00:01:40 Rasmus' & Keke's winter activities00:05:40 Watching football indoors during winter00:10:24 What we know about Jacob Friis00:31:09 Upcoming World Cup qualifiers for the Huuhkajat00:34:25 Liigacup 2025 gets underway00:44:58 Transfer activity for Finns Overseas01:03:45 50 games unbeaten for Lukas Hradecky01:04:45 Helmarit players moving to the English WSL01:06:45 Suomen Cup round '0' – 'Juuso's Round'
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In Conversation with Former SJK Head of Recruitment, Paul Riley
Producer Mark & friend-of-the-show Jules also publish an SJK fans pod. This has returned for a 2025 ‘pre-season practice pod’ and an long-planned interview with Paul Riley. He explains how he became SJK Head of Recruitment, how his role (working remotely) works and how he identifies the right new players for Stevie Greve’s young squad.
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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
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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
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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
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BLOG: SHOW NOTES & LINK
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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 🥁 ------------------------------------------------------------------
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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
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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
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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
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"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
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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?! 😆
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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
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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
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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.
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