Mattuschka's Right Peg

Wilson, Don, Bas, Mark, & Kyle chose to reconvene one last time this season instead of watching the 1./2. Bundesliga Relegation play-off for this episode of Mattuschka's Right Peg. We look back at the season that was. The highs and lows of a rollercoaster no one could imagine at the beginning of the season. February's Tor des Monats from Paulina Krumbiegel that Mark mentioned can be viewed here (Germany only), and the nominees for April's Kacktor des Monats are here (worldwide). If you want to get in contact with us, the best place to do so is ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Thanks as always to ⁠⁠Die Wallerts⁠⁠ for the intro and to you for listening. See you in August!

Wilson, Don, Bas, Mark, & Kyle are joined by Dave from the 'Union Berlin in the U.K & Ireland' Facebook fan group for this episode of Mattuschka's Right Peg. Klassenerhalt. 1. FC Union Berlin managed to retain their Bundesliga status on goal difference thanks to a 2-1 win over SC Freiburg and results going our way elsewhere. Dave and Kyle give their view from the island, whilst the rest of the crew were at the game and share their feelings from the terraces. We are also joined towards the end of the episode by Jacob Sweetman from 1. FC Union Berlin to talk about all things women's football at Union. They've had an incredible season so far, having won a league and cup double this season and they have a 2. Frauen-Bundesliga playoff to come. If you want to get in contact with us, the best place to do so is ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Thanks as always to ⁠⁠Die Wallerts⁠⁠ for the intro and to you for listening.

Wilson, Don, Bas, Mark, & Kyle are in the studio for this episode of Mattuschka's Right Peg. The new manager bounce lasted about 40 minutes, as 1. FC Union Berlin managed to turn a 2-0 lead away to Köln into a 3-2 defeat. With one final league fixture at home to Europe-chasing SC Freiburg ahead, other than black pudding soup what comes next? We also look back at goalkeepers from our 2004/2005 Regionalliga Nord season, and manage to relate the film La Haine to Union. If you want to get in contact with us, the best place to do so is ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Thanks as always to ⁠⁠Die Wallerts⁠⁠ for the intro and to you for listening.

Wilson, Don, Bas, Mark, & Kyle are in the studio a week earlier than scheduled for this emergency episode of Mattuschka's Right Peg following the sacking earlier today of 1. FC Union Berlin head coach Nenad Bjelica. We ask how we've ended up in this position and try to look for positives ahead for the final two games of the season and the future that follows. If you want to get in contact with us, the best place to do so is ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Thanks as always to ⁠⁠Die Wallerts⁠⁠ for the intro and to you for listening.

It's Wilson, Bas, Mark, & Kyle for this episode of Mattuschka's Right Peg. We look back at the home defeat against Bayern and the draw away to Gladbach. We also look at what needs to change for Union to stay in the league, with vital games against Bochum and Köln ahead. If you want to get in contact with us, the best place to do so is ⁠here⁠. Thanks as always to ⁠Die Wallerts⁠ for the intro and to you for listening.

Wilson, Bas, Mark, Don & Kyle for this episode of Mattuschka's Right Peg. We also chat Star Trek, Paw Patrol, and Fußballgott Michael Parensen. If you want to get in contact with us, the best place to do so is ⁠here⁠. Thanks as always to ⁠Die Wallerts⁠ for the intro and to you for listening.

It's Wilson, Mark & Kyle in the studio for this episode of Mattuschka's Right Peg. Like many this season (but hopefully not Scotland on June 23rd - Kyle) Union lost in Stuttgart, however the team bounced back with a superb win against Werder Bremen. We discuss those games, Kyle sheds a tear over Jakub Busk and we look ahead to a tricky run of fixtures over the coming weeks. If you want to get in contact with us, the best place to do so is ⁠here⁠. Thanks as always to ⁠Die Wallerts⁠ for the intro and to you for listening.

Wilson, Mark, Bas, & Kyle are in the studio for this episode of Mattuschka’s Right Peg. We kick off looking back at the games against Hoffenheim, Heidenheim and Dortmund. We also dive into the recent protests, and the victory for fans and club members across Germany that followed as a result. If you want to get in contact with us, the best place to do so is ⁠here⁠. Thanks as always to ⁠Die Wallerts⁠ for the intro and to you for listening.

Wilson, Mark, Cherrie, Don, & Kyle are in the studio for this episode of Mattuschka’s Right Peg. Another month has gone, and things appear to be looking up, despite having no right-backs, with our coach settling things on the pitch and starting fights with opposition players off it. We chat about the month that was Union, on and off the park and look ahead to a massive fortnight in the context of this season. If you want to get in contact with us, the best place to do so is ⁠here⁠. Thanks as always to ⁠Die Wallerts⁠ for the intro and to you for listening. UNVEU

Mark, Bas, Don, & Kyle are in the studio for this episode of Mattuschka’s Right Peg. After a hiatus partly down to events following the Real Madrid game (we discuss within), we cover the last nearly two months of all things 1. FC Union Berlin. Finally scoring a goal and then some points in the Bundesliga, hiring Nenad Bjelica, finally winning a game of football, that Real Madrid game and managing to win another game of football too. We also take stock as to where we’re at just now, what we need in January and look ahead to our first fixtures following the winter break. If you want to get in contact with us, the best place to do so is here. Thanks as always to Die Wallerts for the intro and to you for listening. UNVEU

Wilson, Mark, Bas, Don, & Kyle are in the studio for this episode of Mattuschka’s Right Peg. Urs Fischer is no longer head coach of 1. FC Union Berlin, with a departure mutually agreed following the well spoken about poor run of form. We react to the news, ask where we go from here, and reminisce about the most incredible journey Urs took us on since joining the club in 2018. If you want to get in contact with us, the best place to do so is here. Thanks as always to Die Wallerts for the intro and to you for listening. UNVEU

Wilson, Mark, Bas, Don, Cherrie & Kyle are in the studio for this episode (or therapy session) of Mattuschka’s Right Peg. We’ve been away since the international break and in the four games since, not much has changed. Union are still losing games, and now we’re out of the DFB-Pokal so we try to look at where things have gone so wrong, and how we might emerge from this funk. We’ll be back after the game against Leverkusen, and hopefully we’ll have something to cheer about! If you want to get in contact with us, the best place to do so is here. Thanks as always to Die Wallerts for the intro and to you for listening. UNVEU

Wilson, Mark, Bas & Kyle are joined by special guest, Stuart James of The Athletic for this episode of Mattuschka’s Right Peg. Stuart has been writing about Union in the Champions League this season, and gives a fascinating insight into his experiences in his time with the club this season. Mark, Bas and Kyle were at the Alte Försterei and Olympiastadion last Tuesday for the Youth League and Champions League double-header against Braga. They share their thoughts on the day off and on the park. We also look at the defeat away to Dortmund and we share our thoughts on where we go from here. If you want to get in contact with us, the best place to do so is here. Thanks as always to Die Wallerts for the intro and to you for listening. UNVEU

Wilson, Mark, Bas & Kyle are back for this episode of Mattuschka’s Right Peg. We look back at the defeat to Heidenheim as we dismiss any crisis chat and look forward to our first Champions League ‘Home’ game against Braga. If you want to get in contact with us, the best place to do so is here. Thanks as always to Die Wallerts for the intro and to you for listening. UNVEU

It wasn’t to be in Madrid (or Berlin) but undeterred, Wilson, Don, Mark, & Kyle are back for this episode of Mattuschka's Right Peg. Wilson and Don share their stories from Madrid, we look back at the game against Hoffenheim and look forward to our away trip to Heidenheim. If you want to get in contact with us, the best place to do so is here. Thanks as always to Die Wallerts for the intro and to you for listening. UNVEU

The episode title is the penultimate line of our club hymn in Spanish. Given the subject matter, it felt most apt. Wir werden ewig leben. We will live forever. Wilson, Bas, Mark, & Kyle are finally joined by Cherrie for this episode of Mattuschka's Right Peg. We talk about the 2-1 defeat in Wolfsburg and look ahead to our historic first Champions League game in the club's history away to record champions Real Madrid. We end the podcast talking about a man that meant so much to Union and the Unioner among many others. Matti Michalke passed away on August 18th after a serious illness. A memorial service for Matti was held at the Stadion An der Alten Försterei last Sunday. Bas shares his thoughts from the service and gives us a glimpse into the impact Matti had in his incredible life. Bas' book 'Abnormaal Gewoon – Een Nederlander Verklaart Union Berlin' (Abnormally Normal - A Dutchman Explains Union Berlin) is out now. If you happen to understand Dutch, or know anyone who does, the book is available here. If you want to get in contact with us, the best place to do so is here. Thanks as always to Die Wallerts for the intro and to you for listening. UNVEU

Wilson, Bas, Mark, Don, & Kyle are back for this episode of Mattuschka's Right Peg. The draw for the UEFA Champions League Group Stage was last Thursday and our 1. FC Union Berlin were in it. After briefly covering our match against SSV Markranstädt at the weekend we look forward to the fun adventures ahead. Bas also updates us on his book launch. 'Abnormaal Gewoon – Een Nederlander Verklaart Union Berlin' (Abnormally Normal - A Dutchman Explains Union Berlin) is out now. If you happen to understand Dutch, or know anyone who does, the book is available here. If you want to get in contact with us, the best place to do so is here. Thanks as always to Die Wallerts for the intro and to you for listening. UNVEU

Wilson, Bas, Mark, Don, & Kyle are back for this episode of Mattuschka's Right Peg. Not to be left out from our season preview Wilson and Bas give us their predictions for the season (is it cheating if it's after the first couple of matchdays?). We also look back at our opening games and look ahead to our next two fixtures. Bas also talks about his new book 'Abnormaal Gewoon – Een Nederlander Verklaart Union Berlin' (Abnormally Normal - A Dutchman Explains Union Berlin) which is published on Thursday. If you happen to understand Dutch, or know anyone who does, the book is available for pre-order here. Finally, we'd like to apologise to Kevin Behrens who we somehow barely spoke about this episode. We'll put some respect on his name next time. If you want to get in contact with us, the best place to do so is here. Thanks as always to Die Wallerts for the intro and to you for listening. UNVEU

1. FC Union Berlin are back playing competitive football and thus we are back (and ready to do it all over again) for another season of Mattuschka's Right Peg. Mark, Don, & Kyle cover summer business, the first round tie in the DFB-Pokal vs FC Astoria Walldorf, ticket debacles and of course look forward to the season ahead. If you want to get in contact with us, the best place to do so is here. Thanks as always to Die Wallerts for the intro and to you for listening. UNVEU

Wilson, Mark, Bas, & Kyle are in dreamland in this episode of Mattuschka's Right Peg. In the meantime, if you want to get in contact with us, the best place to do so is here. Thanks as always to Die Wallerts for the intro and to you for listening, and sticking with us after so long away!