Nordic Football Podcast

Join Steve & Jonathan for the latest round of up the action in Norway & Sweden. There were big results in both league towards the top of the table. Find out how the teams are doing in the final crucial round of European qualifying. Additionally, Henry Nicholls (@footballinDK) has a great interview with FC Copenhagen defender Kevin Diks. We thank Kevin for his time and Henry for securing such a wonderful guest.

Steve & Jonathan are joined by Henry for a 3-way chat about the upcoming crucial European qualifying matches in addition to some of the latest goings on in each domiestic league. Apolgies for Steve's audio for the first half of this episode, he was using the wrong mic!

We are joined by Henry (@footballinDK) who has been on a trip to Denmark to take in some live action. He caught up with Norwegian wonderkid Andreas Schjelderup after the Nordjaelland - Viborg match for a chat. Henry also tells us about his time in Denmark, including his experience in the Copenhagen derby at Parken. Elsewhere, Bodø/Glimt have found some great form both domestically and in Europe. What has been the key to their recent success? Over in Sweden Malmö have slipped up again and hear how one player reortedly missed his own wedding to play in a European game!

Join Steve & Jonathan as they discuss the recent managerial change at Malmö, a wild 4-4 draw in the Allsvenskan & how Hammsrby slipped up in the title race. Over in Norway Kristiansund have finally won a game of football and the top four keep on picking up points. Hear about how Glimt destroyed Linfield in the UCL and we look forward to some very exciting European qualifying games including Viking vs Irish side Sligo Rovers!

Our man Jonathan Fadugba has an in-depth exclusive interview with David Selini, the asisstant manager at IFK Värnamo. Hear about his time in football and the inner workings of the club, who reached the Allsvenskan for the first ever time this season. How can IFK Värnamo make the most of limited budget and resources? Hear David's opinions on tactical styles, man management and his relationship with manager Kim Hellberg. We thank David for his time for coming on the podcast You can follow David on twitter @DaveSelini Follow the Nordic Football Podcast on twitter @nordicfootpod Follow Jonathan on twitter @JFfutbol Itinerary 00:00 Intros 02:35 Värnamo vs AIK recent match discussion 09:50 Värnamo - the current season 15:35 David Selini - getting the role at Värnamo 20:18 Day to day life at Värnamo 26:10 General tactical discussion 34:55 In match tactical tweaks and variations 43:22 David Selini the coach -learning tactical styles 48:20 Tactical evolutions in football 55:15 Advice about working in football 58:51 Kim Hellberg the Värnamo manager 1:02:32 Värnamo aims & ambitions 1:06:06 - Strikers in football - the modern role 1:11:33 Värnamo - the future

Join Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba for the latest goings on in Sweden & Norway. There was a really important victory for AIK away to IFK Värnamo but all the talk was surrounding AIK loanee Robin Tihi who had a catastrophic match against his own club. We debate whether players should be able to play against their parent clubs, is it fair? Elsewhere, DIF emerged victorious from a top of the table clash with Häcken. Have the scales tipped in their favour? There have been a lot of transfers both in and out of the Allsvenskan and Jonathan discusses some key moves. Over in Norway Molde are unbetaen in 11 games and going well. We discuss Kristiansund's major problems, Vålerenga's revival and some key departures from the league. Meanwhile, the OBOS Ligaen is past its halfway stage and Steve discusses the dominance of Brann and some financial issues for Stjørdals-Blink.

Join Steve Wyss & Henry Nicholls for a comprehensive Danish Superliga Season Preview. Every team discussed in-depth & 10 players to watch

The boys are back with a bumper episode! Loads to talk about with several surprising results in both Eliteserien & Allsvenskan. Hear how both Malmö and AIK suffered shock defeats, whilst in the Stockholm derby DIF bagged a crucial win. Over in Norway Bodø/Glimt dropped yet more points but Molde also had a poor result. Steve has been entertained by Stefan Billborn's Sarpsborg side this season, hear his thoughts on their style of play plus much more!

Join Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba as we review the latest round in Norway, where there was one big shock result involving Sandefjord. How does Steve see the title race developing now? The Allsvenskan is finally back this coming weekend and we discuss some recent transfer dealings out of the league, including Williot Swedberg to Celta Vigo. Meanwhile, ex Malmo manager Jon Dahl Tomasson has recently been appointed the new Blackburn Rovers manager. How will be do in the Championship as the boys disagree about his potential impact.

Steve is joined by Henry, @footballinDK to review the Danish Superliga campaign. We look back on the title race, which eventually was closer than expected. Who over and under achieved this season and which teams ended up going down? Find out Henry's 'flop' of the year and also who makes his XI of the season?  Thanks to Henry for his great appearances on NFP this season. Check out his new blog/website for more content. https://footballindenmark.com/blog/road-trip-2021   Itinerary:- 00:00 Intros & general thoughts 05:15 Championship group & title fight 16:02 Relegation group and battle 21:05 Overachieving side - Silkeborg 27:22 Underachievers 32:40 Henry's XI of the season 1:01:44 Top 3 managers of the season 1:09:00 'Flop' of the season 1:13:25 Looking ahead and Henry's new blog/website