The Belgian Football Podcast

Ben, Scott and Joris make it a trident reunion as they go through all the action in the Belgian Pro League. No Challenger Pro League review this week as the potentially new format change was leaked early. They discuss the potential ramifications of this new system that will be a major departure from the current system.

Ben returns to join Scott for a chat about another interesting week at both ends of the table. The two talk about the top six being all but decided, as well as some takes on match ups in a potential play-down final. They also dig deeper into the situation at Lommel after the side were described as soulless following another thumping defeat.

A BUMPER episode sees Scott and Joris joined by former Beveren CEO Antoine Gobin to review the week across belgian football including a detailed insight into League restructuring, praise for Dender, tactical questions and LOT'S more in a brilliantly insightful episode.

Ben returns to join Joris and Scott to talk about an incredible eight red cards across the latest matchday in the Belgian Pro League. They talk transfers for each club and a few managers under pressure. They then quickly dive into the second tier where Zulte Waregem look set for a return to the top flight.

Scott and Joris dive into a week full of elbows in the Pro League! They also talk the new man in charge of the Red Devils, a cocaine incident in the Challenger Pro League and a bit of Latin as well!

Ben, Scott and Joris tackle all the big talking points from another action packed week in Belgian football. They talk managerial departures at both Gent and the national team, before a quick fire discussion on the potential candidates to take over from Tedesco. The trio talk about new signings and how things are looking in the CPL.

Scott and Joris discuss the very different fortunes of the sides at the top and the deepening worries for others at the opposite end of the table as the second half of the season begins and we see another T1 depart...this time at Challenger Pro League club Lommel.

Happy New Year to all! The trio return early in the new year to look back on the first 20 games of the season. They take the table from top to bottom and review each sides performance as well as what they need in the transfer window.

Ben and Joris sit down to chat through the action from the Belgian Pro League, as well as a great week of European action for all the Belgian sides. They talk penalty takers, title chances and then dip into the second tier.

Ben and Scott sit down to go through all the action from the Pro League and Challenger Pro League. They talk a few sides winning ugly before going to the second tier to discuss the final moments of Deinze*. * Since recording, Deinze have been declared bankrupt.

The trio finally reunite after a week of plentiful action in Belgian football. They talk new managers, European results and a few controversial moments in the league. They also dive into the second tier to talk further about Deinze as the end begins to loom even larger.

Scott and Joris review all the news and action from Pro Lg MD 15 and Challenger Pro League MD 12...including thumping victories for Club Brugge and Anderlecht and another T1 exit...they even find time for listener questions!

With the international break upon us, Ben and Scott dive into match week 14 of the Belgian Pro League. They talk a few thumpings and a surprising come back. They also go deeper into the new owners of Deinze and their interesting proposition to revolutionise the game of football...

Ben and Scott dive into unlucky number week number 13 of the Belgian Pro League. They talk a controversial moment in Liege, as well as another imperious Genk performance. They also talk Hall of Fame and the outlook of the Challenger Pro League after 10 match days.

Ben and Scott dive into a slow burner of a weekend in the Belgian Pro League. They talk a crazy ending to Mechelen's game with Dender, a big miss in the Club v Anderlecht topper and a big win for Cercle. They also talk Challenger Pro League as things begin to take shape.

Ben and Scott return after the international break, talking through a Beerschot win, a few bore draws and some derby day entertainment!

Scott and Ben dive into match week 10 in the Belgian Pro League. They talk low blocks and surprising results, as well as European football. They then give the Challenger Pro League some extended coverage to talk Deinze and a handful of other sides.

Another eventful week in the Belgian Pro League and Challenger Pro League. The trio discuss the fall out from the Antwerp derby, as well as a story emerging from Deinze involving company cars and no more breakfast!

Ben returns to join Scott and Joris to go through a bad week for the purple clad sides in Belgian football. The trio go in depth on Anderlecht and Beerschot's woes, as well as a bizarre story coming out of Kortrijk. They also look at the Challenger Pro League.

Scott and Joris review the week in belgian football, including the return of Felice Mazzú, a mounting puzzle of challenges at Cercle Brugge, rising temperatures at Beerschot and praise for 17 year old Strikers impressing in the Challenger Pro League!

Scott and Joris review MD 6 in The Pro League, including 2 Derbies in Brugge and Brussels and they find time to get properly stuck into what awaits belgian clubs across the European draws.

Scott and Joris review the week across belgian football, including a frustrated Antwerp and a re-adjusting USG. They also find time to answer a listener question, a good week in Europe for belgian clubs and discuss the problematic departure of 'The Little Prince' (Francky Vercauteren) from his role as Technical Director at the Belgian FA.

Four games down, but already plenty of talking points! The trio chat pressure at Anderlecht despite results, two great games full of goals and the rest. With the CPL underway, Scott gives us the rundown on all that happened in the second tier on the opening weekend.

Scott and Joris convened to bring you the best overview anywhere of the new Challenger Pro League Season. Everything you need to know and MORE about ALL 16 clubs on and off the pitch.

Are Sint Truiden already destined for relegation? Ben, Scott and Joris discuss another humbling defeat for the Canaries, as well as the start of a 'crisis' for Club Brugge. Pressure is also rising elsewhere, even if we are just three games in to the season!