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Bat Boys: A Valencia CF Podcast is weekly show hosted by Tim Pittman @pittman021 and Sam Wilson @spacenukesam.Each week they'll discuss the latest news and match highlights of La Liga club Valencia CF.

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    • Mar 12, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 36m AVG DURATION
    • 155 EPISODES


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    #152 - Flirting with European Spots

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2024 24:57


    The boys are back to discuss the last month of games, which now sees Valencia flirting with European spots against the likes of Real Sociedad and Real Betis. - Hugo Duro flying high- What to do with this midfield three?- Center Back situation without Diakhaby- Looking ahead to Aprils matches

    #151 - Win Against Athletic

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2024 32:18


    In this episode the boys celebrate the win against Athletic! They discuss the form of the players, the double-pivot of Guillamon and Pepelu, and the report card of Baraja!

    #150 - Bat Boys Celebrate 150 Episodes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2024 31:56


    The boys celebrate the 150th episode by discussing all the things to be grateful for this season. The explosive youth players, the Mestalla atmosphere, the 9th place position, relative lack of injuries, and recent positive gameplay are all things to be excited about. Tune into recap the latest copa del rey narrow win and upcoming matches against Cadiz and Celta Vigo. Amunt!

    #149 - Our Orange Jerseys Look Great

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 28:38


    The boys discuss the Real Madrid match and how great our orange jersey's looked. They then discuss more details about the match, which were less positive, including, but not limited to, conceding 5 goals and only scoring 1. 

    #148 - Four Games Unbeaten

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2023 34:53


    In this episode, the boys discuss the past several games, which saw a draw against Athletic, a win against Logroñés in Copa del Rey, and a choppy win against Osasuna! Listen in as they discuss current player themes, the big highlights from the past few matches, and looking ahead at Real Madrid next week. 

    #147 - International Break Ends

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2023 32:18


    In this episode, the boys discuss the results up until the international break, Tim's visit to Spain and attending a home game at Mestalla, and takes on performances and expectations moving forward starting with the match against Cadiz. 

    #146 - Cerebróne's 2023 Season Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 68:08


    Cerebróne returns to the podcast! We discuss the performance thus far of the 2022/2023 season, Baraja's performance, player profiles, and predictions for the upcoming season! Don't miss this massive discussion covering the details of the current Valencia squad!Follow him on Twitter: @cerebroneFollow him on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Cerebr%C3%B3ne

    #145 - We Jinxed Los Che

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2023 24:06


    After two wins, the boys discuss their regret starting the podcast. Their fears became reality, and Los Che lost at home against Osasuna! As late bicycle kick saw 2-1 defeat in a hard fought match. We discuss Hugo Duro's goal drought and behavior, center back challenges, final third, and Baraja's report card thus far. Will the spirit of Baraja's youth be enough to offset the lack of depth this season? 

    #144 - Welcome 2023/2024 Season!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2023 35:19


    The boys return for the 2023/2024 season! They discuss the first two games, the transfer market situation, and potentials for the upcoming season! Amunt!

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    #142 - Recapping The Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2023 27:10


    The boys discuss the 2023/2023 season, which saw yet again the ins and outs of managers, the highs and lows of a youthful team. But also  also an unprecedented flirtation with relegation which was only saved through raw determination and big performances from our budding youth. 

    #142 - The Perfect Weekend

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2023 28:25


    The boys discuss the perfect weekend, which saw Valencia defeat Celta Vigo and all of our relegation-risk foes lose: Almeria, Cadiz, Valladolid, and Getafe. They also discuss the Barcelona league win and Espanyol fan clash, the Valladolid half-time whistle, and what we need to do to defeat Real Madrid at home. 

    #141 - The Youth vs. Villarreal

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2023 22:32


    In this episode, the boys discuss the tie against Villarreal, which saw the youth step up and deliver the grit and drive to get a hard fought point against a superior Villarreal team. The relegation fight continues. 

    #140 - The Battle Rages On

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2023 25:47


    In this episode the boys discuss the last three games, which saw 6 points and a difficult to watch game away at Cadiz. They discuss what it will take to beat Villarreal, the 5-4-1 lineups, and the player performances. And last but not least the amazing game-winning goal from Javi Guerra!

    #139 - "Elche Is A Cup Final" w/ Jonnie Green

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2023 34:28


    In this episode, the boys are joined by Jonnie Green (@JonnieG21), who discuss the loss at home against Sevilla, the disastrous state of VAR for Valencia and La Liga, and what upcoming match against Elche. 

    #138 - Loss Against Almería

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2023 31:35


    The boys discuss the loss against Almeria, which drives Los Che deeper into relegation odds. We now have 10 games remaining to avoid a relegation. 

    #137 - Rayo Vallecano Tie

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2023 26:40


    The boys meet and discuss the tie against Rayo Vallecano. The started off rough conceding an early goal only to see Valencia respond with a stronger 2nd half. Where will the goals come from? 

    #136 - Looking Ahead to Rayo

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2023 20:29


    The boys discuss the very difficult Atletico Madrid match, which saw Los Che lose 3-0 in their worst defeat of the season. They discuss the upcoming match against Rayo Vallecano, what we can expect, and our predictions for this upcoming home match. 

    #135 - The Baraja Bump?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2023 29:23


    The boys discuss the latest win at home against Osasuna, which continues a string of improved performances under Baraja. Can this form continue? Is this the Baraja bump? 

    #134 - Further Into Relegation Zone

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2023 21:31


    The boys discuss the loss against Getafe, which puts them further into relegation zone. Baraja's first match is a lackluster performance away and we discuss what Valencia needs to do to remain competitive.

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    #1333 - The Bat Boys Are Still Here

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2023 21:31


    Despite the departure of Gattuso and dwindling hopes for reinforcements in the winter transfer window, the Bat Boys, will continue on. They discuss the news surrounding Gattuso, the challenges that lay ahead, and the best outcome to see Peter Lim's sale of the club. 

    #132: Emergency Bat Boys Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2023 29:14


    The boys conduct an emergency podcast to discuss the current climate calling for the end of the Gattuso era amidst the Copa del Rey loss and La Liga position, just 3 points from relegation spots. 

    #131 - Guedes Wants to Come Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2023 30:29


    The boys discuss the ongoing transfer window, which continues to the search for a 6, a central and winger position, the Real Madrid loss in PKs in the Super Cup, and the chances of winning against Girona tomorrow. * Yunus Musah is the Young Player of the Year for the USA and we also discuss the Gio Reyna drama inside the USA Campaign* Transfers!! ---Guedes wants to come home? And who blames him?-- Is Januzaj the guy?-- Diakhaby Renews! A sign Valencia is getting it's act together?Real Madrid Recap-- The breakout of Almeida-- A stellar finish from Lino from Lato-- The PKs and why is Gaya no good?Sporting Gijon Match Preview-- Capable of wins! Rayo Vallecano loss shows this-- Missing players: CB and Mid out-- Valencia injuries: Castillejo, Correia, Dia-- Tim and Sam's PredictionBONUS: Sevilla lose against Girona =)

    #130 - Not a Great Start To 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2023 29:19


    The boys discuss the difficult start to the 2023 campaign, which saw two consecutive losses, a slew of injuries, and lackluster motivation from this Gattuso Squad. What's the deal? Are the calls for the departure of Gattuso warranted?

    #129 - Cerebroné On the World Cup

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2022 51:07


    This episode we invite back Cerebroné (@xyCerebrone) to discuss the World Cup, Spain's elimination, France and Argentina final, and the legacy of Morocco on African World Cup football. - On the Stan's of Twitter- Tournament call vs. league ball- Argentina's rise and mindset- Luis Enrique's nepotism and team selection- How Scaloni - adapting and learning on the job- France vs. Argentina: who has the better chances?- Morocco's legacy on World Cup and Africa- Player of the Tournament and Breakout Player of the Tournament

    #128 - Gaya, World Cup, and Sam Yarnell on Valencia Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2022 33:36


    In this episode, the boys invite back Sam Yarnell, to discuss the Jose Gaya exclusion from World Cup, initial thoughts on World Cup games, and end of season thoughts for Valencia. 

    #127 - Finishing Strong at Betis

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2022 35:49


    In this episode, the boys discuss what may be the strongest performance for Valencia since the days of Dani Parejo. 

    #126 - Barcelona Match Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2022 29:24


    This episode sees the boys recap the Barcelona match, the surrounding drama, and look ahead to the remaining few games before the World Cup. 

    #125 - Gaya Renews, Sevilla Match Recap, Looking Ahead

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2022 25:15


    In this episode, the lone bat boy takes on the podcast alone, and recaps the major themes from the Elche and Sevilla games as well as the HUGE news of renewing Jose Gaya through 2027. 

    #124 - Osasuna Match Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2022 34:26


    The boys discuss the Osasuna match, which resulted in a 2-1 win at El Sadar against a very difficult opponent in good form. This podcast could 

    #123 - Espanyol, Osasuna, and Guest Sam Yarnell On Gattuso's Valencia

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2022 37:17


    The boys return to recap the bizarre Espanyol match, which saw a 2-2 draw, a red card, and the Cömert bizarro goal. They also invite Valencia long-time fan Sam Yarnell (@samyarnell) to get his take on the current season, Gattuso, and his predictions for what's ahead for Los Che. 

    #122 - Gattuso Wins the Fans

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2022 33:58


    The boys discuss the prior two games, which saw Los Che lose away at Rayo but bounce back against Celta Vigo at home. They discuss the changing midfield, the debut of Cavani, player performances, as well the highlight of the two weeks: Gattuso clutching a fans head in excitement. Join the boys and stay updated on the coolest club in La Liga. 

    #121 - Getafe Match Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2022 23:23


    In this episode, the boys recap the 5-1 Getafe win. They discuss whether they should tread lightly in the midst of a buoyant win in the Gattuso style. They discuss player performances, best moments, areas of improvement, and look ahead to the match against Rayo Vallecano. 

    #120 - Cerebroné On 2022 Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2022 36:28


    In this episode, the boys invite back Cerebrone (@xyCerebrone) to recap the beginning of the 2022 season, including the major transfers, initial performances under Gattuso, and the latest transfer news: the departure of Captain and Valencia's own, Carlos Soler.

    #120 - Paco Polit Season Preview 22/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2022 40:11


    In this episode, we invite back Paco Polit (@pacopolitENG) to the podcast to discuss the summer transfer window, the changes within Meriton,  and prospects for Valencia making European Spots this season. 

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    #118 - Girona Match Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2022 25:08


    In this episode, the boys recap the 2022 home opener win against Girona, which saw a marked departure from Bordalas ball under Gattuso.

    #117 - 22/23 Season Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2022 34:23


    The boys are back from the summer! In this episode the boys discuss the transfer window, the legacy of Gonzalo Guedes, and the impact of the potential incoming players. They discuss the biggest winners from the transfer window across the league. 

    #116 - The Boys Go To Los Angeles

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2022 30:05


    Recap of the hectic 12 days of Valencia history, which saw the departure of Anil Murthy, the hiring of Gattuso, the departure of Bordalas, the transfer updates, and more. 

    #115 - Anil Murthy, the Nero of Valencia Is Fired

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2022 29:33


    In this episodes the boys discuss the firing of Anil Murthy, the sacking of Bordalas, and lastly, the rumors that Gattuso will sign with Valencia. 

    #114 - Anil Murthy Audio Leaks

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 20:39


    In this episode the boys discuss the the Anil Murthy audio leaks and what they may portend for the future management of the club. 

    #113 - Valencianismo Is The Real Winner in Seville

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2022 32:29


    The boys discuss the Copa del Rey final loss to Real Betis: player performances, the major moments, but also  and the implications for the season, the future of Bordalas. They also discuss the positive outcome of this game: that the spirit of Valencianism still lives and was on full display in Seville and across the world. 

    #111 - The Copa del Rey Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2022 33:22


    In this episode, the boys take a tour of the Copa del Rey, it's history, the biggest moments in Valencia history, and a preview of the game against Real Betis. 

    #111 - It's All Copa del Rey From Here

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2022 37:37


    In this episode, the boys discuss the recent tie against Rayo Vallecano, the hopes for the rest of the season, and why it is all about Copa del Rey and Real Betis finishing top 4. 

    #110 - ¡Viva la Revolución! with Paco Polit

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2022 36:07


    Paco returns to the podcast to deliver his boots on the ground update on the club. We cover the latest from the Nou Mestalla, Copa del Rey ticket fiasco, the Bordalas scorecard, and what's in store for transfers for this summer. 

    #109 - Three Points at Elche

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2022 18:08


    In this short episode, the boys discuss the grinding win away at Elche.: the controversial VAR call, the continued performance of Guedes, and whether European spots are possible this season. 

    #108 - Valencia's Big Opportunity?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2022 35:14


    The Boys discuss the opportunity facing Valencia in the league and Copa del Rey. They debate the prospects of Valencia finishing in Europe spots, winning the Copa del Rey, and saving the world from destruction.They remain both optimistic and cautious. They know, as any experienced Valencia fan would, that Los Che have the unique gift in filling up and breaking our hearts. 

    #107 - Should Bordalás Go?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 40:44


    In this episodes the boys discuss whether the calls for Bordalas's departure are warranted, and if so, a wise move for the club. They also discuss whether Ferran Torres deserved to be jeered by the Valencia fans during the Barcelona match. Tim says no. Sam says yes. Fight!

    #106 - A Penalty Controversy in Bilbao

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2022 37:55


    In this episode the boys discuss the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-finals against Athletic Bilbao. 

    #105 - Mid-Season Recap with Guest Jeremy Beren

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2022 36:15


    In this episode, the Bat Boys invite back Jeremy Beren, host of the podcast,  Into The Calderon, to discuss the current state of La Liga teams, who is winning the transfer market (not Barca), and predictions for the top 4 of La Liga. 

    #104 - Sevilla and Atletico Madrid Match Recaps

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2022 49:29


    The boys discuss the 1-1 draw and tragic 3-2 defeat versus Atletico Madrid. 1 point of 6 in these difficult matches is disappointing... or is it? Join the debate: Were these two games promising performances or did Bordalas lose winnable games with his pressing and direct tactics. Also debate player performances, whether ATL or SEV is more annoying, and discuss transfer rumors. 

    #103 - The Rods From God (And The Sevillian Drama)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2022 44:11


    The boys discuss the Copa Del Rey  Round of 32 win against Atletico Baleares. They also discuss the drama that unfolded in the Sevilla - Real Betis derby, in which Juan Jordan received a "rod from god". They also discuss the current transfer market situation, the bright future for Mosquera, and the upcoming match against Sevilla!

    #102 - Ouch: Four Conceded In Madrid

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2022 30:46


    In this episode the boys try to remain positive and discuss Sam's homemade Reuben sandwiches instead of recapping a more sobering defeat at the hands of Real Madrid. A different lineup with Yunus Musah starting and Guillamon back in midfield wasn't enough to counter an absent Soler and an in-form Real Madrid. 

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