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Team Fjörtoft, led by host Jan Aage Fjörtoft (@JanAageFjortoft) and co-host Markus Fjörtoft (@MarkusFjortoft), bring you the latest talking points, news, analysis, and behind-the-scenes insight in discussion with the main sources from around the football world, featuring special guests. As a former footballer and pitch-side reporter, Jan Aage travels the football world and talks to all the big players on and off the field. In "PodSaveTheBall", he welcomes you into this world.

Jan Åge Fjørtoft


    • Nov 29, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 35m AVG DURATION
    • 17 EPISODES


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    Who Is Ralf Rangnick & What Can We Expect?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2021 35:10


    It´s been a while, but PodSaveTheBall is back! Ralf Rangnick has been appointed interim manager for Manchester United in an effort to rebuild and steer the club in a new direction. In this chat with my son Markus as the designated interviewer, we attempt to address some of the biggest questions tied to this spectacular appointment. Who is Ralf Rangnick, and why is he held in such high regard in Germany and by the likes of Klopp, Tuchel and Hasenhuttl? What does it say about the direction Manchester United is going in: is Pochettino less likely? What will their transfer policy look like? What will happen to Ronaldo? And will he take the job permanently if given the chance? 

    FC Hollywood (Bayern München) For Dummies

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2021 41:05


    In this episode, I (@JanAageFjortoft) talk to Christian Falk (@cfbayern) about the club´s DNA, their ownership, and why they're nicknamed FC Hollywood.  

    Henning Berg: The Magic Years with Manchester United & Blackburn Rovers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2021 59:51


    Ståle Solbakken: Unplugged

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2020 31:05


    Ståle Solbakken is a coach that enjoyed great success during his two managerial spells with FC Copenhagen in Denmark, which led him on a path to both the German Bundesliga and English Championship - two highly different and challenging experiences.In this episode between the two former Norway teammates, Ståle openly reflects about his surprise departure from FC Copenhagen, his triumphs, his failures, the lessons learned, and the future ahead.

    “Special Edition" with Alf-Inge Haaland following "THAT Haaland interview"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2020 11:40


    German Football: When & How

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2020 34:21


    Jan Aage Fjörtoft talks to Lutz Pfannestiel (@1_LPfannenstiel), CEO of Sport at Fortuna Dusseldorf about the state of German football. He is also the first player to have played professionally on all six contintents. Want to know more? Read his book "The Unstoppable Keeper".

    Agent Mikkel Beck: Big Clubs May Have To Sell Their Big Stars

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2020 37:24


    In the second episode of PodSaveTheBall, Jan Aage talks to former teammate Mikkel Beck (@beckmikkel). "Beckie" was a Danish international that played in Germany, England, France, and Denmark for clubs such as Fortuna Köln, Middlesbrough, Derby, and Lille. He is now a successful agent, and represents Lucas Digne (Everton), Simon Kjær (Sevilla), Rony Lopes (Sevilla), and Matt Ryan (Brighton) to name a few.

    The Fab Four: Kai Havertz, Jadon Sancho, Timo Werner & Leroy Sané

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2020 40:41


    Welcome to the first episode of PodSaveThe Ball! With football in a state of limbo and clubs starting to plan for next season, Jan Aage talks to Christian Falk (Head of Football @SPORTBILD & @BILD_Sport) about what to expect from the "Fab Four" in the upcoming transfer window. 2 of them to Bayern? One to Liverpool? And Manchester United with an outside chance to get one of them? Or will Corona make them stay where they are now?

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