Nordic Football Podcast

Join Steve Wyss + Jonathan Fadugba as the final round of the Norwegian Eliteserien is upon us this weekend. Viking are ONE win away from the gold medal, will they win the title? We check out the latest results and performances from the teams in Europe, plus hear about a shock in the Allsvenskan relegation playoff battle. 

On this special edition of the Nordic Football Podcast Steve Wyss and Jonathan Fadugba are joined by a special guest; Mjällby's title winning manager Anders Torstensson. We ask him several key questions from the footballing field but also off the field topics. How did he manage to get this group of players to become record breaking Allsvenskan Champions and what qualities were needed for him to succeed?   We thank Anders for his very generous time as a guest on this episode.  

Join Steve Wyss and Jonathan for the latest breakdowns in Allsvenskan and Eliteserien. We cover all of the midweek European action, hear how Viking are now in pole position for the title and how one big club is suddenly in relegation danger ahead of the final round of the season in Sweden. 

In the second instalment this week Steve Wyss and Jonathan Fadugba discuss a wide range of topics. Topping the bill is international football where Graham Potter has recently been announced as the new Swedish head coach. Can he take them to the World Cup, where it looks like Norway are set to feature? We go in-depth talking about both national teams. Over in the European competitions this week, Bodø/Glimt, Malmö Brann, and BK Häcken are in action. We preview all the games with a particular spotlight on Brann vs Rangers in the Europa League. With a final roundup of Eliteserien and Allsvenskan action we conclude the episode.

Join Steve Wyss and Jonathan Fadugba for a near hour long special focusing on the new title winners of Sweden; Mjällby AIF. We go through the journey that took them to the top of the standings, hear about the masterclass of manager Anders Torstensson and what players have delivered on the field. Why is this such a special tory? Steve and Jonathan delve deep into the personal storylines which have contributed towards this success.

The boys are back to discuss a hectic period of football. We talk about the start of the Champions League campaign where Bodø/Glimt drew 2-2 vs Slavia Prague. We predict how well the other teams in Eliteseiren and Allsvenskan will do in Europe this season. Meanwhile, domestically the title race is hotting up in Norway with a 3 way battle looming large, whilst in Sweden Mjällby remain on a long unbeaten run but has a recent slip up opened the door to Hammarby? Join Steve Wyss and Jonathan Fadugba for a bumper episode nearly 2 hours long!  

Join Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba as we break down and review the recent big matches in UEFA qualifying. Hear how Norway could be very close to having a team in the UCL league phase for the first time in 18 years! Meanwhile, it was misery for Malmö and can Mjällby continue their surge at the top of the Allsvenskan table? 

Join Steve Wyss + Jonathan Fadugba as they break down the latest action in the Eliteserien, Allsvenskan and the crucial European qualifying games

Join Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba as they break down the latest elements in Eliteserien & Allsvenskan. The title race is more open than ever this season hear how Mjällby and Malmö fared in what was a fascinating clash. Meanwhile, IFK Norrköping have been rocked by an agent scandal in which the club were 'held to ransom'. Viking continue at the top of Eliteserien and were given a boost by Bodø/Glimt slipping to a shock home defeat. For all that and more, check out the latest episode for a fun ride. 

Jonathan Fadugba interviews a special guest on this edition. Mjällby AIF assistant coach Karl Marius Aksum joins the NFP for an hour long episode. What is the secret to the success of the current surprise Allsvenskan league leaders? We get a great insight into the coaching at the club, recruitment and other transfer matters. Can they keep their best players this summer and what levels of ambition do Mjällby have? Hear how Karl Marius has been leaving his own impression on the squad and what is it like to work with manager Anders Torstensson? We thank Karl Marius Aksum very much for his time and appreciate a great interview.

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.    00:00 Intros 02:00 Life after Ham Kam & Raufoss move 06:10 What is Raufoss like? 11:25 Differences between managers and assistant managers 20:40 What attributes are needed in management? 25:10 Compare the OBOS Ligaen to Eliteserien 33:30 Philosophies changing and squad 37:00 Evolving in football 45:45 How has recruitment changed in football? 53:55 What is success at Raufoss and what is leadership?  

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