Nordic Football Podcast

Join Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba as they break down the latest action in the Eliteserien & Allsvenskan. Who is going well and who is struggling as we reach the first major break of the season.

Shaun Constable is back on NFP! We find out about life at Flint Football in the 4th tier of the Norwegian pyramid. Hear about the project in place and the ambitions of Flint. What sort of level, standard and tactics do we have here? Shaun and Steve discuss the improvements in the Norwegian and Swedish coefficient, the important of cup competitions and national team level. Should referees allow a more physical game and find out why Shaun thinks it could be limiting the development of younger players.  We thank Shuan for his generous time on NFP again.

Join Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba as they break down the first legs of the Europa & Conference Legue. Can Glimt come back against Spurs and have DIF run their race vs Chelsea? Meanwhile, we assess the latest in Eliteserien & Allsvenskan

Immediate reaction from Steve Wyss and Jonathan Fadugba after an incredible night of European action. Bodø/Glimt and Djurgården become the first Scandinavian teams since 1991 to reach the semi finals of a European competition. How did this happen and does either team have a chance of making the final?

Join us for our comprehensive in-depth Swedish Allsvenskan Season Preview for 2025. Steve Wyss quizzes Jonathan Fadugba about the makeup of the league this year. Who will win what is expected to be a competitive title fight and will some big teams finally achieve their potential? Degerfors return to the Allsvenskan along with Östers IF but can they survive? Enjoy a bumper edition of the podcast with Steve & Jonathan. Let us know your season predictions!   Itinerary   Intros & Allsvenskan general 00:00 Malmö 05:50 Hammarby 22:56 Djurgården 35:00 Elfsborg 45:41 BK Häcken 55:20 AIK 1:01:41 Mjällby 1:10:15 IFK Göteborg 1:22:10 Allsvenskan fantasy 1:31:45 IFK Norrköping 1:35:05 GAIS 1:40:10 IF Brommapojkarna 1:47:05 IK Sirius 1:53:15 IFK Värnamo 1:59:30 Degerfors 2:05:45 Halmstads BK 2:10:30 Östers IF 2:13:45  

Join Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba as we preview the upcoming Norwegian Eliteserien season in full. Every team is discussed and Steve will give his predictions, analysis and best players to watch for each club. Sit back and listen to this bumper edition nearly 2 hours long. Thanks for all your support and get in touch with any feedback! Itinerary:- Intros 00:00 Bodø/Glimt 04:50 Molde 15:35 Rosenborg 24:00 Viking 31:00 Brann 39:05 Tromsø 46:55 Vålerenga 56:40 Sarpsborg 1:01:35 Round one matches 1:09:23 Strømsgodset 1:12:23 Fredrikstad 1:17:20 KFUM Oslo 1:24:35 Kristiansund 1:29:35 Sandefjord 1:35:50 Ham Kam 1:38:10 Haugesund 1:42:30 Bryne 1:47:29

Steve Wyss makes his return to the podcast alongside Jonathan to discuss the recent European endeavours of teams in Sweden and Norway. Hear how Djurgården sensationally became the first Swedish club in 28 years to reach the quarter finals of a UEFA Competition. Meanwhile, Bodø/Glimt saw off Greek league leaders Olympiakos mostly thanks to an exceptional home win which blew away the defending Conference League winners. Molde are unfortunately knocked out by Legia Warsaw and Steve gives his thoughts on their recent matches. The coefficient of both nations is rapidly improving though and these are exciting times!

On this episode of the NFP Jonathan Fadugba is delighted to be joined by the Rosenborg BK Technical Director Per Jarle Dalum. We talk about exactly what the role entails at one of the biggest clubs in Scandinavia. From scouting to long term planning, hear the ups and downs at RBK in recent years. How can they bounce back and become the top team on the field again in Norway? Hear how some crucial decision making and strategy, along with talent identification for both players and coaches has become very important to the medium and long term future at the club. Check out the ambitions for this season and an assessment of some of RBKs top players, including the highly sought after Sverre Nypan. We thank Per Jarle Dalum for his time and were thrilled to have him as a guest, our first ever from Rosenborg.   00:00 Intros 01:55 Role of a technical director in pre-season 04:30 Scouting role 06:23 Being a technical director at a big club like RBK 11:15 Resetting the 2023 nightmare 17:10 Reducing the average age 20:45 Skills needed for the technical director role 28:00 Learning the skills and decision making 30:01 Norwegian club rivalries 36:00 How to get back to the top of Norwegian football 41:25 Processes for recruitment and analysis 55:50 Sverre Nypan - wonderkid 1:04:00 Rosenborg squad analysis

Jonathan Fadugba is joined by the new Raufoss IL manager Tom Dent for an in-depth interview ahead of the season. Tom makes his 5th appearance on the Nordic Football Podcast and we have followed his journey from Bodø/Glimt to Stjørdals-Blink to Ham Kam and now back in the head coach's chair in the OBOS Ligaen. How did his recent move transpire and what has he learnt from his time as assistant manager at Ham Kam in the Eliteserien? We talk about managerial attributes and needed, philosophies, evolving as a coach and manager, plus what the ambitions are for this season. We thank Tom for his very generous time again on the Nordic Football Podcast and wish him all the best for this season.   

Check out our exclusive interview with Västerås SK Fotboll manager Kalle Karlsson. Jonathan Fadugba had an in-depth chat with one of the best upcoming managers in Sweden. We thank Kalle for his time discussing various different topics. Itinerary 00:00 Intros 02:00 Expected goals metrics 07:30 Matches vs BK Häcken & Djurgården 12:45 Playing style 18:15 Kalle Karlsson: The coach 26:15 Leadership 30:30 Tactics & Philosophy 37:30 Club finances 40:30 Recruitment 45:30 Västerås SK Fotboll values 50:35 Future & managerial links 56:15 Allsvenskan 2024 round up & players  

Join Steve Wyss and Jonathan Fadugba as the Eliteserien title race has gone from a seemingly done deal to a wide open race! How have Brann managed to gain 10 points on Bodø/Glimtand who holds the edge with three games to go? What has caused the defending champions drop in form and hear about a recent disappointment in Europe. Meanwhile, the race for medals is competitive and down at the bottom of the table is it the end of the line for Odd and Lillestrøm? The Allsvenskan season comes to a close this Sunday in Sweden and there are still some spots to decide, including the relegation playoff position. Could IFK Göteborg be vulnerable ahead of a tough trip to Mjällby?

Join Steve + Jonathan as they discuss the fallout from the Stockholm derby last weekend where Hammarby won 2-0 vs Djurgården. It has been a turbulent week for DIF. Hear about how their joint managers have been sacked and how th Norwegian & Swedish clubs got on in Europe this week.

After a long break due to some personal circumstances for both we are back with an episode. What has Jonathan been up to and hear about he has been completing his MBA course. The title race in both the Allsvenskan and Eliteserien looks over but there are still several spots up for grabs. The relegation battles are very interesting and we talk about some teams who might be in trouble. For a general catchup and more the boys are back!

Join Steve Wyss + Jonathan Fadugba as they recap the crucial midweek European qualifying games. Hear how Glimt will take a lead to Serbia in the 2nd leg but what went wrong for Malmö? Elfsborg took the spoils against Molde but should they have scored more goals? There has been some sad news recently with the announcement that Mjällby manager Anders Torstensson was diagnosed with cancer. Both Steve & Jonathan wish him well towards his recovery.  Itinerary: 00:00 Intros 03:00 What does qualifying mean for teams? 07:40 Bodø/Glimt vs Red Star 17:10 Malmö vs Sparta Prague 27:20 Molde vs Elfsborg 36:07 Brann vs Astana 38:05 Djurgården vs Maribor 40:40 Häcken vs Heidenheim 45:40 Anders Torstensson - sad news 49:00 Wyscout blog Sverre Nypan  

Join Steve Wyss + Jonathan Fadugba as they break down the latest in Allsvenskan & Eliteserien. Full round up of recent European results, title races & relegation scraps. It's been a busy transfer window in Scandinavia, hear about the latest ins and outs. Could Sarpsborg striker Henrik Meister be set for a big move abroad following several eye-catching performances?

Join Steve + Jonathan as they delve into the recent action in Norway and Sweden. Hear how Rosenborg continue their away woes with Sarpsborg's Henrik Meister scoring an almighty four goals against them! Glimt took a big win in the top of the table clash last week, plus we discuss some key recent transfers out of the Eliteserien & Allsvenskan. Could a former Elfsborg player make a difference at Aberdeen and is Rennes the next stop for Albert Gronbaek? We hear how Brighton have splashed the cash for a young Gothenburg star and we recap the return of the Allsvenskan after its long break for the Euros.

Steve + Jonathan are back to discuss the latest developments in Norway and Sweden. We hear about Jonathan's trip to Norway where he visited both Strømsgodset & Mjøndalen. He interviewed Godset boss Jørgen Isnes who is doing a great job at the club. The boys discuss the tactical system and recent results which has seen them climb into the top six. Meanwhile, a change of manager at Sarpsborg nearly brought a shock result. In the Allsvenskan there have been an abundance of manager changes with the season set to resume next week. What has been going on and how will each team settle down? Jonathan gives his opinion on how Jimmy Thelin might fare at Aberdeen and we endeavour to answer as many twitter questions as possible. It is good to be back and thanks to your loyal supporters for sticking with us!

NFP is back! Here we have a special interview with Norwegian TV presenter Jon Hartvig Børrestad. We hear from a man at the heart of the Eliteserien action in his role for TV2 as he opens up to some very interesting insights to Steve.  How has Norwegian football evolved in recent years and what sort of level is the Eliteserien at now? We talk about the season so far, who has been surprising and who will go on to win the gold medal? Euro 2024 is starting soon but Norway won't be present. What has been going wrong with the Norwegian national team and is there a solution? Could we be on the verge of a golden generation for players, manager and clubs in Norway as the coefficient has skyrocketed in recent years! We thank Jon for his time and for a fantastic interview.  

Our man Jonathan Fadugba was out in Gothenburg in person to interview the current IFK Göteborg manager Jens Berthel Askou. Previously a guest on NFP whilst managing in the Faroe Islands, the former Norwich City player sits down with Jonathan for an in-depth interview at his office in Kamratgarden. Amongst the discussion they talk about footballing philosophy, managing expectations and what is required to turn around the fortunes at this giant of a club? We thank Jens Berthel Askou for his very generous time once again.  Itinerary 00:00 Intros 04:00 Change from the Faroe Islands 11:00 What is needed to change at IFKG? 15:45 Managing expectations 20:15 Non-negotiables 25:15 What is ‘Jens Berthel Askou ball'? 28:45 Key players so far 35:45 Young talent including Malick Yalcouye 38:30 Ambitions and personal development  

Slightly later than normal but here is the 2024 Swedish Allsvenskan preview with Jonathan Fadugba & Steve Wyss Every team previewed at length in a bumper edition! Full Itinerary:- 00:00 Introduction to Allsvenskan 10:20 Malmö 21:50 Djurgården 32:00 Elfsborg 41:25 BK Häcken 49:50 Hammarby 1:00:02 AIK 1:07:46 Mjällby 1:20:52 Sirius 1:27:15 NFP Allsvenskan fantasy 1:28:42 Kalmar 1:36:55 IFK Göteborg 1:49:00 IFK Norrköping 1:54:46 IFK Värnamo 2:00:46 Halmstad 2:06:00 Brommapojkarna 2:09:55 GAIS 2:16:35 Västerås SK  

In-depth Eliteserien season preview for all teams. Over 2 hours of fantastic content with Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba. We go into full detail for every single Eliteserien and Steve gives his predictions for the season ahead. Who will do well and who could struggle? Insights into players, managers & tactics for a bumper episode. Join the NFP fantasy league. The code to join is k9a7wo Itinerary:- 00:00 Intros 04:50 Title contenders Bodø/Glimt Molde & Brann 37:30 Viking 43:55 Lillestrøm 51:08 Sarpsborg 59:35 Rosenborg 1:13:23 Strømsgodset 1:20:15 Fredrikstad 1:30:35 Tromsø 1:37:24 Haugesund 1:42:39 Odd 1:50:30 Ham Kam 1:58:03 Relegation battle Sandefjord Kristiansund & KFUM Oslo  

Join Steve + Jonathan as they return for a quick preview ahead of tonight's games in the Europa Conference League. There's a big clash in Amsterdam as Bodø/Glimt travel to face Ajax. We take you through the off season so far for the Norwegian champions. Can they spring a surprise over the 2 legs? Elsewhere, Molde are in action at home to Polish side Legia Warsaw. How will Erling Moe's men navigate this tie and will some key injuries derail them? 

Join the boys Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba for the long awaited Season Review for 2023 in Eliteserien & Allsvenskan. They are joined by special guest Shaun Constable who has been a regular on NFP down the years. We hear about his latest journey in Norwegian football which has seen him lead Flint Tønsberg to a brilliant promotion up to the third division. We hear about his epic playoff battle, developing the team and their long term ambitions. In addition, we hear Shaun's thoughts on the general state of Norwegian football and why some teams are being run in the wrong way. We hear the team of the season from Steve in Eliteserien and Jonathan in Allsvenskan, in addition to other NFP 2023 awards. 00:00 Intros 01:26 Shaun Constable - the latest 05:30 Flint Tønsberg ambitions & playoff drama! 10:40 Learning from the past 15:45 Moss FK - what happened? 21:00 Ambitions for the future 23:25 Shaun's Eliteserien opinions: RBK & VIF badly run? 30:00 Why do clubs over & under perform? 37:30 Eliteserien final round & Vålerenga relegation 46:30 Eliteserien top four impressive 57:15 Eliteserien team of the season 1:12:05 Eliteserien fantasy 1:16:20 Rate the Allsvenskan Season 1:21:35 Allsvenskan Tops & Flops 1:27:04 Malmö Champions 1:32:15 Allsvenskan team of the season 1:53:00 Closing thoughts & Allsvenskan fantasy

Ham Kam assistant manager Tom Dent is back for another in-depth interview with Steve Wyss. A range of topics are discussed including a detailed look at the setup of operations at Ham Kam and their transfer strategies. How did the club recover after a shocking run of form left them under significant pressure in the first half of the season? We talk about Tom's development as a person and coach over the last 12 months. Meanwhile, has VAR worked in Norway this year and does the entire Norwegian schedule need looking at in future years due to weather factors? Itinerary 00:00 Intros 01:57 Tom Dent 2023 03:42 Poor Pre season 09:27 Ham Kam - the club & operations 10:02 Kam Kam - recruitment & decision making 19:22 Transfer market competition  26:57 Horror run of results  33:37 Temptation to change? 40:27 Ham Kam - too fair? 43:57 In the hot seat for Molde 47:47 Development over last 12 months 53:42 The Norwegian calendar schedule 1:01:27 Eliteserien strength 1:04:32 VAR in Eliteserien

Join Steve & Jonathan as they preview the final round in the Eliteserien for 2023. The title is sewn up by Glimt but the battle for medals remains. Can Brann secure 2nd place? All the talk is down at the bottom of the table though where the mighty Vålerenga are still in huge relegation trouble. Can they get the win they need which would secure their survival. Steve gives his predictions for the final round and we also have a look at the NFP Eliteserien fantasy league where there have been some great performers this season. 

Join Steve + Jonathan as they preview the final round of Allsvenskan today where we have a title showdown between Malmö & Elfsborg? Who will prevail? Meanwhile, at the bottom of the table there is a battle to finish in the playoff position between Brommapojkarna, IFK Göteborg and even potentially AIK. We look forward to the final round where there is sure to be plenty of drama!

Join Steve Wyss + Jonathan Fadugba for the latest in Allsvenskan + Eliteserien including the recent news that Hammarby manager Martí Cifuentes will be moving to QPR and take charge of the London outfit. Meanwhile, in Norway there was a big Olso derby where Geir Bakke received a hostile reception from his former club. For all that and more, stay tuned!

Join Steve & Jonathan as the title race hots up in both Eliteserien & Allsvenskan. Bodø/Glimt claimed a massive victory vs rivals Molde which put them 3 points clear at the summit. Viking dropped points and is Tromsø's race run? Down in the bottom half we have a tense relegation battle and Bob Bradley has given Stabaek some new life.  In the OBOS division Fredrikstad are back in the top flight for the first time in 11 years after securing promotion. We have a really close race for Allsvenskan glory and hear about how Kalmar shocked Malmö with a late winner. Elfsborg are in pole position with four games to go. We say goodbye to Varberg BOIS and Degerfors and Brommapojkarna have come under increasing pressure.

Join Steve & Jonathan for the latest in Norway and Sweden. There have been two recent managerial changes in the Eliteserien, one of them sees Bob Bradley make a sensational comeback at Stabaek! Can he make a difference and help keep the team in the division? Meanwhile, the title race hots up and Viking have their destiny in their own hands. Are they now the favourite to win the gold medal? Over in the Allsvenskan Elfsborg have dropped off form at the worst possible time opening the door for Malmö to take advantage. Hear about that plus how BK Häcken left it late again. We discuss their Europa League group draw with Molde and the Allsvenskan relegation battle + more!

Join Steve & Jonathan as they talk about the recent news that Kalmar striker Mileta Rajovic could be moving to Championship club Watford. What sort of player are the Hornets potentially getting? Meanwhile in Sweden, a dramatic late goal saw BK Häcken move up to 2nd place and land Sirius in massive trouble. Why does Jonathan find them such a frustrating team to watch? We check in on the progress of teams in Europe and a big result for Ham Kam in the Eliteserien.

Join Steve & Jonathan as  they talk about the latest European results and the 3 way title batles going on in Eliteserien & Allsvenskan

Hear Steve & Jonathan reaction to the latest European results along with the key domestic talking points in Allsvenakan & Eliteserien

Join Steve & Jonathan for the latest news. We talk about some significant European qualifying ties with the prospect of a Norway vs Sweden clash in the next round. In the Allsvenskan, hear about how Elfsborg claimed a statement win vs DIF and how crowd trouble again reared its ugly head in an AIK fixture. Over in Norway Steve has a segment about the OBOS Ligaen and we give some thoughts over the improved form of Ham Kam and Odd. Is VAR needed in the Allsvenskan and hear about fan protests of the system in Norway.. For all that and more then tune in!  Itinerary:- 00:00 Intros 05:11 KI vs Häcken 11:00 HJK vs Molde 15:55 Hammarby vs Twente 22:40 Other European ties 27:35 Eliteserien title race 33:43 VAR debate & protests 40:15 Ham Kam getting out of trouble? 43:06 Espen Ruud inspires Odd 45:50 OBOS Discussion 53:30 Significant transfers 57:30 Elfsborg smash DIF 1:02:40 AIK vs Malmö crowd trouble 1:17:00 Kalmar 1-0 Varbergs 1:27:35 Sirius 2-3 Mjällby 1:32:00 Overrated/Underrated players

It has been a shockingly poor year for two giant Scandinavian clubs. Is there a genuine risk that Rosenborg & IFK Göteborg could actually get relegated from their respective divisions? Nobody is 'too big' to go down but hear Steve & Jonathan's thoughts on the dire situation facing both teams right now. Meanwhile, there is a fantastic title battle going on in the Allsvenskan. Hear about a shock defeat for Malmö against Anders Torstensson's Mjällby outfit and how Elfsborg took advantage at the top. Over in Norway, have Brann run out of steam and have Godset become a dark horse?

It's that time of year where clubs have been replacing managers everywhere. We focus on the drama at both Rosenborg & Vålerenga where both teams have been enduring terrible campaigns! What is going wrong at both clubs and what is the answer? Elsewhere in Norway Bodø/Glimt have slipped up recently but still remain top. Can Tromsø maintain their good form after a remarkable run of results? In the Allsvenskan AIK have also made a managerial change whilst rock bottom Varbergs had their manager poached! There is a genuine title battle going on, so are Elfsborg for real? Join Steve & Jonathan for more.

Join Steve & Jonathan for the latest episode as we try something a bit different this time. Using the personalities of 6 players/managers/teams etc we depict the two seasons so far in Allsvenskan & Eliteserien. Stay tuned for some interesting in-depth chat with more detail than normal on certain individuals.

Join Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba as we talk about the newly crowned Norwegian Cup champions Brann. It has been a remarkable transformation from relegation in 2021 to now back in Europe and performing strongly in the league. Hear about Rosenborg's continued woes and how VAR remains a big talking point in the Eliteserien. Over in Sweden the house was literally on fire in the Stockholm derby, and Hacken continue their dominance in Gothenburg.

Join Steve and Jonathan. On this episode we have a long discussion about the VAR decision in Eliteserien to award a red card to Marcus Sandberg and give Tromsø a late penalty. With a full round of matches to be played on May 16th hear how Bodø/Glimt continue to impress and how Rosenborg continue to struggle. Meanwhile, over in Sweden Jonathan launches another scathing attack on Degerfors who were hit for 6 yet AGAIN. There is a big match upcoming between Malmö and BK Häcken. Do the defending champions need to beat them to stay alive in the title race? For all that and more, then tune in!

Relive Jonathan's trip to Gothenburg where he was able to get exclusive interviews with BK Häcken forward Blair Turgott and IFK Göteborg full-back Emil Salomonsson after their respective matches.  The podcast features detailed discussion of football in Gothenburg plus analysis of four teams BK Häcken, IFK Göteborg, Djurgården IF, and Degerfors IF.  With special thanks to Elizzabeth at IFK Göteborg for her assistance with Emil!  For any follow up on football in Gothenburg contct us or Jonathan - @JFfutbol on twitter

Check in with Steve & Jonathan as we address the most recent rounds in Eliteserien & Allsvenskan. There was a dramatic derby match as Lillestrøm came from 1-3 down to beat Vålerenga 4-3! Hear Steve's thoughts on the game and how he assesses the form of certain teams. What is happening to Molde and will they bounce back after a shocking start? Jonathan is preparing for a trip to Gothenburg and it looks like there could be a title battle between Malmö FF and BK Häcken. Meanwhile, what is going wrong for the Stockholm clubs?   Our 10 to watch lists for 2023 in Eliteserien & Allsvenskan have been posted on patreon. Each is a one hour long video. If you would like to subscribe and support the podccast then follow this link https://www.patreon.com/nordicfootballpodcast    

In this edition Steve Wyss interviews Stabaek assistant manager Hugo Vicente. We talk about the transition last season from their change of manager, working with 3-5-2 tactics and how they are preparing for the start of the Eliteserien. Hear about how one of Africa's top emerging talents Gift Emmanuel Orban helped them to promotion by scoring lots of goals. Hear Hugo's thoughts on him and just how far Gift caan go in the game? We talk to one of the brightest coaches in Norwegian football and hear about his journey from Portugal to Scandinavia, plus future ambitions and plans Itinerary:- 00:00 Intros 00:54 Norwegian Cup semi finalists 02:25 Stabaek OBOS season 2022 06:00 Changing managers 08:30 Gift Emmanuel Orban - the next Osimhen? 15:34 Replacement strikers 18:23 Season Objectives 23:43 Coaching & tactics 27:52 Hugo Vicente - Scandinavian journey 31:43 Coaching philosophies 33:18 Managerial influences 35:25 Hugo Vicente - the future 37:25 Working with Lars Bohinen 40:11 Stabaek this season & players to watch

Join Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba as they dissect the first few rounds in the Allsvenskan & Eliteserien. What has been going wrong for AIK and IFKG? Meanwhile, one of the most bizarre goalkeeping errors you'll ever see occured in the Hacken vs Hammarby matcch. Over in Norway the league has just started. There were some surprise results and did Brann live up to all the hype? For all the latest goings ons then look no further for some great content. 

Join Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba for our special Norwegian Eliteserien Season Preview 2023. EVERY team is discussed in great detail. Molde broke Bodø/Glimt's run of two straight titles with a very impressive campaign last year. Will those two teams battle again or can another team get involved? There is a lot of hype surrounding the return of Brann into the Eliteserien. Find out if Steve thinks they are a legitimate threat or not. In what is set to be a very competitive league we talk about what could be a fiercely contested relegation battle this season. We discuss Eliteserien fantasy, key players to watch and leave no stone unturned. Tune in for a comprehensive preview for the 2023 Norwegian top flight. Itinerary:- 00:00 Introductions 08:45 Molde 25:38 Bodø/Glimt 42:18 Lillestrøm 51:54 Rosenborg 1:01:50 Vålerenga 1:11:15 Brann 1:22:20 Sarpsborg 1:27:58 Viking 1:33:00 Tromsø 1:39:48 Odd BK 1:47:42 Stabaek 1:51:47 Strømsgodset 1:56:22 Aalesund 1:59:17 Ham Kam 2:03:52 Sandefjord 2:05:42 Haugesund 2:09:40 Closing thoughts

Join Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba for our special Swedish Allsvenskan Season Preview 2023. EVERY team is discussed in great detail. After a shock maiden crown last season all eyes will be on BK Häcken to see if they can defend the title. How will they get on? Can either of the Stockholm clubs lift the trophy this year, and how will Malmö bounce back after a dismal Allsvenskan campaign in 2022? There are two newly promoted teams this season with Brommapojkarna the bookies favourites to go down. Who is likely to struggle and who are JFs tips to go down? For a comprehensive season preview then look no further! Itinerary:- 00:00 Introductions 10:50BK Häcken 21:15 Malmö FF 32:35 Djurgården 39:50 AIK 48:05 Hammarby 57:20 Kalmar 1:07:25 Elfsborg 1:15:00 IFK Göteborg 1:26:08 Mjällby 1:34:00 Norrköping 1:43:10 Relegation baatle 1:44:05 Halmstad 1:48:50 Brommapojkarna 1:53:58 Varbergs 1:58:02 IFK Värnamo 2:03:15 IK Sirius 2:06:05 Degerfors 2:10:10 Closing thoughts

Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba are back for the first podcast of the 2023 season. Join the guys as we look at pre-season in Sweden's Allsvenskan and Norway Eliteserien and take stock of the Swedish Cup / Svenska Cupen. The boys then take part in a quick fire round looking at one interesting winter transfer for every team in both leagues. Don't miss it! Follow us on Twitter @nordicfootpod and subscribe for more episodes straight to your inbox

We welcome Tom Dent back onto the podcast for an in-depth interview with Steve Wyss. Hear how he has transitioned from an OBOS Ligaen manager at Stjørdals-Blink to working under Jakob Michelsen as assistant manager at Ham Kam in the Eliteserien. We discuss and dissect their season, which ultimately saw the club escape relegation by finishing 13th. Hear the intricacies of coaching, adapting to the top level along with mental & physical challenges. We discuss the league as a whole and give our team of the year suggestions. Also looking ahead to the future with VAR coming into the Eliteserien for 2023, along with personal and club ambitions. We thank Tom for his generous time again on the NFP and wish him all the best.  Itinerary:-  00:00 Intros 02:14 Moving from Stjørdals-Blink to Ham Kam 07:56 Season Objectives 11:50 Start of season adaptations 19:25 The ‘Ham Kam Way' Formations & Identity 27:50 Coaching 3-5-2 vs 4-3-3 31:00 Statistics & types of play 38:45 Losing Kristian Eriksen mid-season 44:25 Players adapting to Eliteserien level 50:25 Defeat to Sarpsborg - fallout & rebound 59:31 Goalkeeper change 1:01:10 End of season relief 1:03:55 Tom & Steve's Eliteserien team of the season 1:13:50 Current strength of Eliteserien football 1:18:40 VAR in Eliteserien for 2023 1:23:34 Ham Kam & Tom Dent future 1:28:35 Influence of Jakob Michelsen

In this episode we are joined by a special guest, the Kalmar Brazilian goalkeeper Ricardo Friedrich. He has had a brilliant season and just recently won Goalkeeper of the Year award in the Allsvenskan. He joins Steve & Jonathan where they quiz him about his career which has seen him play twice for clubs in the far north of Europe, ROPS & Bodø/Glimt. Hear his thoughts on current manager Henrik Rydström and former boss Kjetil Knutsen. How has goalkeeping evolved since he started his playing career and what does the future hold for a man just entering his goalkeeping prime? We thank Ricardo for his generous time and wish him all the best for the future.

Five years ago our man Jonathan Fadugba went to Gothenburg to do an exclusive deep dive into BK Häcken in a trip to Hisingen where he met the legendary former coach, manager and Sporting Director Sonny Karlsson. Listen to the man who helped build Häcken from the ground up.  He predicted back in 2017 that the club should compete to win the league title and lays out the blueprint for other clubs to progress towards the top end of the Allsvenskan. We have decided to re-relese this episode in tribute to BK Häcken's title winning 2022 campaign. 

The Swedish Allsvenskan title is now in the bag for BK Häcken as they win their maiden Swedish crown.  Hear how they managed to win the league despite being considered an unlikly outsider pre-season and with continual doubters during the campaign! Join the boys Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba as we disect their title run and also look into the relegation battle in both Sweden & Norway. Additionally, we discuss the performances of several teams in their European groups this season 

In the Allsvenskan BK Häcken are now just one point away from securing a maiden Swedish crown. Can they get over the line? Join Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba and both the Eliteserien & Allsvenskan are close to finishing. Relegation is on the line for several teams, who will stay up? 

Join Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba to round up the latest action. Molde have won the Eliteserien title. Find out how they did it and what were the keys to their success. Also, hear why Rosenborg will not be giving them a guard of honour this weekend. Over in Sweden, BK Häcken have a five point gap at the top of the table,. This is a great chance for them to obain their first ever championship, can they hold on? Hear about the crowd unrest in the recent Stockholm derby and how Malmö's season just goes from bad to worse   Itinerary for this episode:- 00:00 Introductions 01:35 Molde re champions 07:30 Erling Moe - the manager 10:48 Molde formation & tactics 13:53 Key Molde players this season 19:55 Guard of honour debate 26:00 Rosenborg assessment 29:00 Some listener questions 36:52 Eliteserien relegation battle 42:50 BK Häcken - title in their hands? 52:00 Hammarby & Kalmar chasing 55:35 Bilal Hussein question 58:59 Stockholm derby & who is hated the most? 1:06:42 Malmö FF terrible season