Nordic Football Podcast

In these difficult and uncertain times join Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba talk about the impact of Coronavirus on the Norwegian & Swedish Leagues. Back to footballing matters and we have a player in focus section on new BK Häcken striker Alexander Søderlund. Will he be a hit in the Allsvenskan? Jonathan talks in-depth about new AIK signing Paulos Abraham following a controversial move from Brommap...

NFP returns for 2020. Join football analysts Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba as we kick things off for the new year. Ever wanted to hear more about the two hosts? We have an in -depth introduction section talking about ourselves and just what drives us towards Norwegian & Swedish football. Following that, some talk on Eliteserien Fantasy which has recently launched and a player in focus section on R...

In our final episode of 2019 we wrap up the Norwegian season and talk about the ultimate conclusions in what was a dramatic relegation battle. The boys discuss their combined Eliteserien & Allsvenskan team of the year and look ahead to 2020. We are also joined by special guest 'The Northman' Paul. He gives a first hand account of the Norwegian Cup final and general talk about Viking as a whole in...

In another exclusive NFP interview,  Molde championship winning striker Leke James joins us on the podcast. Find out how the squad adapted to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's departure to capture the gold medal. Leke was the 2nd highest scorer in Eliteserien 2019 and he credits  the competition for places at Molde as one of the main factors for hunger and motivation. What is it like being in the same team a...

Our man Jonathan Fadugba has an exclusive interview with Falkenbergs FF manager Hasse Eklund, who joins us to discuss the 'best moment in his managerial career' saving Falkenbergs from relegation in the final minute of the final day in Sweden! Hasse explains the emotions of such a victory and how they constantly had to keep their eye on the scoreboard elsewhere. We also talk about tactics, player...

In what is an astonishing final day conundrum, who will go down from the Norwegian Eliteserien? A total of 6 teams are still involved and two of them will be bitterly disappointed suffering direct relegation. Join Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba as they preview what is set to be a tense, thrilling and dramatic last day of the season on Sunday!

Our man Jonathan Fadugba was at the recent Wyscout Forum in Amsterdam where he sat downwith Bodø/Glimt sporting director & coach Aasmund Bjørkan. Hear how a 'local lad' has been involved with the club for decades, from a playing career to what is now a prominent coaching role. The father of current star left back Fredrik Bjørkan opens up on the 'clear and defined' Glimt playing style, scouting and...

In this edition, which focuses solely on Norwegian matters, we first have an exclusive interview with Mjøndalen manager Vegard Hansen. He's been in charge of MIF for 14 years and talks to us about his life and time in Norwegian football. What are the challenges of being involved in a highly pressurised and close relegation battle? How important is it that Mjøndalen survive? What are his tactical p...

We review the last round of the season in Sweden which culminated in a thrilling finish. Hear how DIF came from 0-2 down to secure the point they needed and how Malmö + Hammarby applied the pressure. What does this title win mean for AIK & MFF who have fallen short in 2019? Meanwhile, at the bottom of the table a last gasp winner for Falkenberg secured a shock survival and dumped Kalmar into the r...

Perennial survivors by the skin of their teeth, could this finally be the year in which Kalmar are relegated to the Superettan? Our man Jonathan Fadugba breaks down in detail what exactly went wrong for them at the weekend in the 2-3 home loss to Falkenberg. We have a big discussion about the relegation battle with just one match left to play. Meanwhile, things are tight at the top ahead of some c...

In this edition we are joined by Sarpsborg 08 player Amin Askar for an exclusive in-depth interview. He tells us about his long career in Norwegian football, right from the early years in Moss to his current club Sarpsborg. Along the way there have been plenty of stories. Hear about what it's like to play under current manager Geir Bakke and why he is so highly respected. We talk about the amazing...

We are entering the last phase of the season in both Norway & Sweden. The title race in Sweden is still up for grabs with all of the Stockholm teams and Malmö in contention. We have a special in-depth focus into Djurgården. Why have they been so strong in 2019?Meanwhile, at the bottom hear how Ostersunds are in a huge mess. It is similarly tight in the Eliteserian race for survival. This week, hea...

Joining us in this latest episode is Strømsgodset manager Henrik Pedersen. In an exclusive interview with Steve Wyss he reveals the challenges facing at the club who are currently bottom of the Eliteserien. Hear about his methods, philosophies & long term plans for SIF. In addition both Steve & Jonathan discuss the latest situation at both ends of the table in both Norway & Sweden. There are intri...

The Swedish transfer window is now shut. Hear our Allsvenskan expert Jonathan Fadugba's opinion on how each team has done during this period. We talk in depth about certain clubs and all of the key transfers are discussed. Meanwhile, in Europe there has been plenty of action in the qualifiers, so find out the latest news. AIK are set to face Celtic and Rosenborg have a tie with Dinamo Zagreb where...

In our latest episode we discuss the recent European results including a brilliant victory for FK Haugesund who now face the mighty PSV Eindhoven. Meanwhile in Norway, the transfer window has just opened and Steve gives us some thoughts on recent deals. Over in Sweden the title race is really close. What has been the key to DIF's success and find out how Hammarby 'bottled it' against Kalmar. Which...

The title race in Sweden is suddenly much closer after a recent spate of Malmö FF draws. The chasing pack are right upon them and the boys discuss what is becoming a really interesting battle for the gold medal. Loads of transfer news is discussed from both the Allsvenskan & Eliteserien. Plus, how have teams in Scandinavia been doing in the UCL & UEL qualifiers?

In this episode we look ahead to Thursday's Europa League matches involving Norwegian & Swedish sides. We have a particular focus on Brann v Shamrock Rovers. Joining us on the podcast this week is a special guest from Bergen, Sean Røskeland who has been a loyal season ticket holder at Brann for 12 years. What is the general feeling in the city about Lars Arne Nilsen's defensive tactics and why hav...

In our second episode this week join Steve Wyss + Jonathan Fadugba as they discuss a wide range of issues in both the Allsvenskan & Eliteserien. How significant was the Norrköping victory at AIK on Tuesday night? Meanwhile, down at the bottom Helsingborg have installed Henrik Larsson as their new manager. Hear our thoughts on his appointment. Over in Norway there have been shocks galore in the cup...

In this special episode we go behind the scenes at Östersunds FK. Our man Jonathan Fadugba talks one on one with ex OFK assistant manager Shaun Constable. What is it really like working with the enigmatic Ravel Morrison? Find out how he sees the big differences between Norwegian & Swedish football, plus the ex Sandefjord coach reveals to us exclusively his future plans. Shaun gives his insight int...

Join Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba for the latest espisode. In this edition we talk about both Eliteserien & Allsvenskan fantasy. Who is performing well and who do you need in your team? Find out why Jonathan is annoyed with the Benjamin Nygren transfer situation, whilst Steve launches a scathing attack on Vålerenga for their 0-3 loss to LSK in the weekend Oslo derby. There was also a massive derb...

After a busy period of matches in both Norway & Sweden, join Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba as they discuss the latest goings on. It has been a great start to the season for IFK Göteborg can they keep it up and why have they been so good? The current top 5 in Sweden are separated by just one point, listen to what Jonathan thinks of the title race. There has been an interesting transfer deal involvi...

On our latest episode we are joined by Gunnhild Toldnes who works as a reporter for Eurosport Norway TV channel. In an interview with our man Steve Wyss, key points about the Eliteserien are discussed, including an in-depth section about what is going on at Rosenborg after their poor start to the season. Who will win the big match at the weekend in Molde? All that, along with much much more is tal...

Join Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba as they review the first two rounds in the Norwegian Eliteserien & Swedish Allsvenskan. Who has been catching the eye in both a good and bad way? Hear about the recent controversy in the Hammarby v Kalmar match and how Malmö FF have endured a stuttering start. Over in Norway it has not been a good opening two games for the defending champions Rosenborg, but Molde...

Join the Nordic Football Podcast for a special episode. Or man Steve Wyss interviews Tromso Tromsø Simo Valakari. Fresh from an opening day win at snowy Ranheim, we ask him how he managed to orchestrate a comeback in such difficult conditions. Simo won numerous trophies at his previous club SJK in Finland, but what will it take to bring the glory days to the far north of Norway? We hear the ambiti...

Join Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba for a comprehensive season preview of the Swedish top flight Allsvenskan. Every club is discussed in some capacity. Malmö FF have won 4 of the last 6 titles in this division but it's AIK who are the defending champions. There are three newly promoted sides for 2019, including the return of Helsingborgs, but can any of them fare better than the dismal 2018 crop? L...