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Hello everyone and welcome back to Eurotales! This week, we are diving into the trenches of the Serie A relegation battle with a special focus on Udinese. Known for their ability to unearth hidden talents, this club has been a force to be reckoned with in recent years despite their modest resources.
But this season, they find themselves in a precarious position, fourth from bottom and fighting for their spot in the top-flight. To help us understand the situation at Udinese, we have a special guest with us today, world renowned Italian journalist Nima Tavallaey Roodsari.
Nima's career is entrenched in all things Italian football he is the co-host on the magnificent The Italian Football Podcast and founder of one of the world's best Inter Milan focused websites SempreInter.com which brings all the latest Inter news to English speakers.
So can the legendary Fabio Cannavaro save one of Serie A's most intriguing clubs from relegation with five games to play?
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This week we are graced by Ligue 1 fountain of knowledge, THE MAGNIFICENT French football Robin Bairner, a man who oozies Ligue1 after working in French football in excess of 20years, we are going to discuss a club and manager that in many aspects have not been lauded to a level that they perhaps deserve.
We preview the almighty clash of Lille v Aston Villa,.
Lille and Paulo Fonseca have hit their stride at just the right time, pushing for a podium finish in Ligue1 and pushing for a semifinal berth in the UFEA Conference League.
We are going to place Lille under the microscope as they prepare for their eagerly awaited quarter final clash with Aston Villa in the Conference League this week.
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As you all know, earlier in the season, ogc Nice was the talk of the town with their impressive defense and their new manager, Francesco Farioli, leading the team to success. But, what happened? How did this team go from being on top of their game to struggling to stay afloat? Well, after three consecutive defeats on their home turf, it's safe to say that things have taken a turn for the worse for Nice. And it's not just any defeats, they lost to relegation strugglers Nantes. Yes, the same team that former manager Antoine Kombouaré has returned to for a second spell in a desperate attempt to avoid relegation.
Here's the kicker, since Kombouaré' left Nantes nearly a year ago, no team in Ligue 1 has lost more games than them. So how did Nice manage to lose to this struggling team? Some shocking revelations from players and the manager himself have come to light, hinting at a lack of effort and dedication from certain players. And it's not like Nice has nothing to play for, they are in a race for the podium in Ligue 1.
But their recent performances have been far from convincing, including a goalless draw against Reims, who are now just four points behind Nice. To get an insider's perspective on what's happening with Nice and Farioli, we caught up with Roy Calley, a former BBC journalist and a Nice season ticket holder. He will give us the lowdown on what's really going on with the team and whether there are any players who have taken their foot off the gas. But, let's not forget the man between the posts, Marcin Bulka. After the recent defeat, he expressed his anger towards certain players' lack of desire on the pitch. Could this be due to their heads being turned by potential summer moves? We'll find out from Roy himself. So join us as we dive deep into the shocking truth... behind OGC Nice's recent performances.
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Just weeks ago, Jose’s love affair in the eternal city with Roma ended, the Mourinho effect on Roma led to the fans of the Italian club falling in love with the cult manager.
A European trophy now dons the hallowed halls of Roma thanks to Jose’s tenure, it would not be a jump to say that Mourinho is the most popular Roma manager in modern times.
With the fans heartbroken and anger building towards the American owners who made the brave decision to sack Jose, Roma needed someone to reunite the troops.
Enter club legend Daniel De Rossi, the former club captain is an iconic figure amongst the passionate Roma faithful and quite possibly the only man that could save the American owners from a PR disaster after ousting Mourinho.
Many onlookers seemed shocked at the appointment of De Rossi, was it too much too soon for the rookie coach or was he just a PR stunt, given De Rossi only secured his first coaching role in October 2022 with second-division SPAL, the club was owned by one of Donald Trump’s lawyers.
With 15 points from 16 games De Rossi’s affair with SPAL was brief and as if by some ironic twist of faith, he was sacked on Valentine’s day 2023.
Fast forward to today and somehow despite a blank CV, De Rossi has realised his dream and become the manager of his club Roma.
When he took the reigns, the club was in ninth position, now they are in the mix for Champions League qualification, how has De Rossi orchestrated this turnaround, we are joined by tactical expert with Edward Stratmann (X- @EdwardStratmann ) Ed is a deeply talented writer and tactician, he has been featured on WyScout, Bundeliga.com, AS Roma.com and more than we have space to mention, checkout Ed's Youtube Channel for insights and tactical analysis Licence To Roam - YouTube
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Today, we're talking about one of the most inspiring underdog tales in European football - the story of RC Lens. with renowned French football expert Robin Bairner (X- @RBairner) . You may have heard about other underdog teams like Brighton and Leverkusen, but do you know about the remarkable journey of this club from the north of France?
The brilliance of Brighton and Leverkusen is well-known, but do RC Lens get the credit they deserve? Maybe their story gets lost in the constant news cycle, but today we're going to shed light on this incredible club.
RC Lens has humble beginnings, coming from a mining town that is infused with a hardworking ethos. The club has strong ties with Polish immigrants who came to France to work in the coal mining sector. And just like any other football club, Lens has a symbiotic relationship with its geographical area and supporters.
Built on hard work, Lens may not have the riches of other French giants like Nice, Monaco, or PSG, but they have proven time and time again that the collective is greater than the individual. Despite facing financial challenges, Lens has managed to hold their own against these wealthy clubs.
In the 90s, Lens even won the Ligue1 title in 1998 and competed in Europe against the likes of Bayern Munich and AC Milan. And although they faced some setbacks in the years that followed, their promotion back to the top division in 2019 marked the start of their gradual progress under the guidance of their fantastic manager, Franch Haise.
What's even more impressive is Lens' ability to challenge the big boys, despite losing key players every transfer window. Last season, they finished just one point behind Kylian Mbappe's PSG and secured a Champions League spot, but unfortunately, they still lost some of their star players.
But the Lens way is shining through once again this season. Their remarkable ability to absorb player departures and adapt is truly remarkable. They pull off player recruitment masterstrokes too often for it to be a fluke there is a reason Liverpool are being linked with the their magnificent manager Franck Haise and former director Florent Ghisolfi.
Can they repeat the trick and qualify for Champions League again?
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Prepare to be amazed by the remarkable story of Como, a once-forgotten football club that has risen from the depths of bankruptcy to become one of the most captivating projects in European football. Brace yourself for a tale of resilience, ambition, and star-studded backing.
Como may have been away from the Serie A spotlight since 2003, but in August 2002, they captured global attention for an entirely different reason. Imagine a football project supported by none other than Cesc Fabregas, Thierry Henry, and Denis Wise - three household names in the world of football. With such star power behind them, Como quickly became a team to watch.
Backed by significant financial resources and infused with the glamour of footballing celebrities, the Como project is gaining unstoppable momentum. In the recent January transfer window alone, this Serie B outfit flexed their muscle by securing the signature of a talented 26-year-old player, Brazilian winger Gabriel Strefezza from Serie A side Lecce.
Strefezza is already paying back the reported fee of 5m Euro, he’s been the difference in his first two games scoring in both, with Como running out 1-0 winners against their opponents securing a vital 6 points on their promotion quest.
Today with we are joined by Italian football expert Daniele Fisichella from Talksport to explore this celebrity led rise of Como.
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One of Germany’s most famous clubs Werder Bremen are on a crest of a wave, at the weekend the club celebrated their 125th birthday in style with a 1-0 win over Mainz.
Historically, only Bayern and Dortmund are more successful than Bremen.
Since we beckoned in a new year, Werder Bremen have started showing stoic resolve.
Werder’s men have now gone seven straight Bundesliga games without defeat, claiming four wins and three draws , they have not tasted defeat since a 2-0 loss against high-flying Stuttgart way back on the 2nd of December.
It's not just on the pitch where Werder are looking a professional outfit but off it too, funded by new investors they exploded into the transfer market in January hovering up youthful talent from around most notably Isak Hansen-Aaroen from Manchester United.
How far can impressive young manager Ole Werner take this squad?
We welcome back, our brilliant Bundesliga guru, the sensational Rune Gjerulff Petersen, to get the lowdown on why the tide is turning for Werder both on and off the pitch. Follow Rune on X @runegjerulff and checkout his fantastic Bundesliga website for all the stories you need from an English speaking perspective Bulinews.com
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Strikers, goal getters, predators are eulogised and chronicled by great writers, they are admired and treasured when a special one dons your club’s shirt. In modern times, they are becoming harder to come by but perhaps there is one hiding in plain sight in League Two who dons the International colours of Iraq and comes endowed with a scouse accent....
21-year-old Ali Al-Hamadi is already a star at AFC Wimbledon, this season from 23 League Two games this season he’s conjured 13 goals and 6 assists. He comes with electric pace and an penchant for finishing that is few and afar between.
We picked the brain of reporter Edmund Brack (Follow Edmund on twitter for all your football needs @EdmundBrack) from the South London Press to profile this exciting talent who is currently away at the Asian Cup with Iraq, the conquers of the Samurai Blue Japan.
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Last summer Arsenal signed West Ham captain Declan Rice for a whooping reported 105-million -pounds, the fee naturally raised some eyebrows given the player’s contract was in its final year.
The signing of Rice represented a shift in recruitment ethos from an Arsenal standpoint, they shifted their hunger for signing youth to head-hunting some experienced mid-20 players reaching their prime like Rice.
Given Rice an established England international and quite possibly a future England cap counts as a homegrown player for the Premier League and Champions League registration protocols this naturally added to his fee.
So as the sands of time pass is Rice the answer Areta’s Arsenal have been looking for to finally put pay to Pep’s Manchester City’s reign of dominance?
We get the inside scoop from Adam Keys (Adam Keys (@adamkeys_) / X (twitter.com)) from the popular Gooner show the Arsenal Therapy to analyse if Rice is looking like the final piece to the Arsenal puzzle?
Is he their Rodri, the gunpowder their midfield engine room needs to cannon themselves to the title and beyond? Lets get the inside view.
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The first of our Transfer Watch series, join us on a January Bundesliga scouting mission as we profile three shinning lights full of potential but still remarkably sailing below the radar of media attention for now...
Jan Niklas Beste – Heidenham – The Assist King - Winger
Maximillian Beier – Hoffenheim – Rising Star - Striker
Angelo Stiller – Stuttgart - Deep Lying Technical Defensive Midfielder
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There is plenty of underdog stories across the European football landscape so far this season, Aston Villa, Girona and Ipswich Town to name just a few but perhaps one that is not getting enough traction is the incredible story of Thiago Motta and Bologna.
Last weekend they vanquished Jose Mourinho’s Roma 2-0, a win which sees them solidify their position in fourth place.
Their antics continued midweek producing another scintillating display of their new found power, Thiago Motta’s side eliminated an all-conquering Inter outfit from the Coppa Italia to surge through to the Quarter Finals.
Last year’s Champions League’s finalists could not resist the prowess of young Dutch Striker Zirkzee, sprung from the bench the youngster produced two inspired assists to oust the reigning Cup holders from the competition aft6er extra time.
So, can Motta and his band of merry men start to dream of European qualification? And just how has this club and manager initiated their rise up the league to upset the Serie A apple cart?
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Some months ago, amid a tirade of spending fortunes in the transfer market akin to someone on Supermarket Sweep.BlueCo owners of Premier League club Chelsea procured a majority stake in French Ligue 1 club Strasbourg.The French club have smashed their transfer record since and hired a big-name manager in Patrick Vieira, but is all well at this historic French club since joining the Chelsea football pyramid?We caught up with French football expert James Evans (Twitter/X link - @Jevans6799) for the French perspective luckily for us James is also a Strasbourg fan.He wrote an article at the time when the news of the takeover broke which is referenced in the episode check it our here Feature | "Strasbourg isn't Chelsea" - the view from France - Get French Football News (getfootballnewsfrance.com) From displeased Ultras to what players at Strasbourg might cut it at Chelsea this episode is filled with information that is mana from heaven for us English speakers.Enjoy your festive season and follow us on twitter Euro Tales (@Eurotalespod) / X (twitter.com)
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Welcome to Eurotales football podcast, every club, league & fanbase has a story to tell and we aim to tell it. This week we explore the rise of Jobe Bellingham playing at Sunderland, the starlet is surrounded by fellow youngsters. The Black Cats have the youngest side in the Championship.At just 18 Jobe is playing week in and week out in a league where games come thick and fast.The rising talent is more than just the brother of a global superstar, he is starting to become a player in his own right.
He has a sizeable shadow to emerge from given his brother’s meteoric rise but at just 18 he has plenty time to emerge from his brother’s shadows at Sunderland’s Stadium of Light.
We took advantage of Sunderland expert Stephen Goldsmith’s (@GoldyWMS) time to get the lowdown on Jobe’s development since his summer move from Birmingham City, Stephen is a regular feature on the excellent Wise Men Say Podcast. Enjoy Follow us on twitter - @Eurotalespod
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OGC Nice are in sensational form at the top of Ligue 1, after 11 games the club from the south coast, on the banks of Mediterranean are one point ahead of behemoths of Paris, PSG.
16.5 hours of Ligue 1 football played under their new coach Italian coach Francesco Farioli and incredibly they have not been behind for a single minute of action thus far.
Is this finally the coming of age for the INEOS project, has English billionaire Jim Ratcliffe, timed his Nice renaissance at the perfect time, to win any potential PR race when he rolls into Manchester Utd, his boyhood club?
We welcome back our OGC Nice expert Roy Calley (Twitter - @RoyCalley) a former BBC journalist of over 20 years, Nice are never far from Roy’s mind having captured his loyalty when he moved to France.
When last we spoke to Roy at the start of the season, Nice were ominously quiet in the transfer window and their then little-known Italian manager Farioli had just walked through the door.
Fast forward to today and Nice built on defensive solidity and fortitude are proving to be a potent force again in French football.
In fact, they have the best defence in Europe’s big five leagues conceding just 4 goals in their opening Ligue 1 games, the last team to score on Farioli’s men was PSG way back on the 15th of September another team they beat on this remarkable run.
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Welcome to Eurotales Football PodcastThis week we place Serie A side Lecce under the microscope, they started the season with aplomb, their first five Serie A encounters saw them go unbeaten, three victories and two draws, saw fans of the club from the southern city dreaming of a possible European charge.Their last 5 games however have not been so dream worthy, three defeats and two draws has seen the side’s dream start been eroded somewhat but don't forget they are youngest side in the division.
So can Lecce dream bigger than mere survival or was the first five games where they defeated Lazio-Salernitana & Genoa just a flash in the pan?
We are joined by Italian football expert & journalist Siavoush Fallahi (Follow Siavoush on twitter @SiavoushF) to discuss the club where Roberto D’Aversa rescuer of Parma, is seeking to resurrect his managerial career after an ill-fated spell with Sampdoria. Follow Eurotales on twitter: @EurotalespodSubscribe to our Free Ligue 1 Newsletter: The Ligue1 Essential | Liam Scahill | Substack
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Welcome to Eurotales football podcast, every club, league & fanbase has a story to tell and we aim to tell it. This week we are joined by Bundesliga expert Rune Gjerulff Petersen (Twitter - @runegjerulff) founder of premier German football website Bullinews.com There is a side causing quite the stir amongst the juggernauts of the Bundesliga, after eight games little old Stuttgart are sitting in second place, just one point behind the much-lauded Bayer Leverkusen under the stewardship of Xabi Alonso.
To put this remarkable rise into perspective, Stuttgart only survived in the Bundesliga last season by the skin of their teeth via a relegation playoff.
But today, those troubles seem so far away, as at the weekend their 3-0 demolition away to Union Berlin singled their sixth Bundesliga win on the trot. It is their best start in their history and one of the best starts to a season in the entire history of the Bundesliga. Rune takes on a deep dive highlighting the players behind this evolution and provides insight on a rookie manager in Sebastian Hoeneß who is turning heads after just afew months at the helm.
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20-year-old attacker Louie Barry was once on the books of Barcelona, he became the first Englishman to play for the Spanish giant’s famous academy La Masia during his time with the Catalans.
For one so young he has been subject to much fanfare and headlines, he was famously dubbed ‘little Vardy’ by Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp after he announced himself to the world scoring on his Aston Villa senior debut in an FA Cup clash with Liverpool back in the covid times of January 2021.
Since then, Barry has found his pathway to Villa’s first team laden with expensive obstacles in an era of super money in the premier league.
He has since embarked on a series of loan move in the English lower leagues in a bid to gain valuable experience for his development.
Today, he finds himself in League Two with Stockport County on a season long loan and at the time of recording the prodigy has scored in his last 5 League Two games.
So is Louie Barry finally on the pathway to living up to Jurgen Klopp’s Vardy compliment over two years ago?We get the inside track from Russ Johnson from the brilliant award nominated Stockport County Podcast The Scarf Bergara Wore
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Welcome to Eurotales football podcast, every club, league & fanbase has a story to tell and we aim to tell it. This week we are joined by European football expert Richard Pike to preview Matchday One in the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League. Chapter 1 - The Champions League - Newcastle Utd descend on the San Siro to take AC Milan following their 5-1 humbling at the hands of bitter Inter Milan over the weekend, will they lose the Sandro Tonali derby too? Can Manchester Utd get their redemption and lift their current malaise against Harry Kane's Bayern Munich?Are we sleeping on some Turkish delights after their busy transfer windows? Chapter 2 – Europa League - Are Liverpool on a quest for another open top bus? Is this Leverkusen's Xabi Alonso's audition for the Real Madrid hotseat? Brighton look set to show the rest if Europe what the Premier League doubters have found out. Chapter 3 - Europa Conference League - Should Aston Villa be worried about AZ who beat Lazio home & away last year? Can Lille under astute Pablo Fonseca break the French Euro hoodoo? Meet the Faroe Island KÍ Klaksvík from a town with a population of 5000 people making history.
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Welcome to Eurotales football podcast, every club, league & fanbase has a story to tell and we aim to tell it. This international week we are joined a very special guest, Luca Lagvilava from the quite brilliant Georgian Footy Twitter Page. We discuss * The meteoric rise of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia at Napoli* Georgia's march up the FIFA Rankings* The good side of the UFEA Nation's League * Domestic Football in Georgia and the domaniance of Dinamo Tbilisi * Unearthed gems primed to follow in the footsteps of Kvaratskhelia Follow us on twitter - @Eurotalespod
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Welcome to Eurotales football podcast, every club, league & fanbase has a story to tell and we aim to tell it. This week we are joined by two very special guests. Chapter 1 – Cambridge Utd Homegrown & On The Rise, three wins from the opening exchanges has seen the Us surprise more than a few in League One, Jake @Swindlehurst from the brilliant Under The Abbey Stand Podcast to discuss the metamorphous the playing squad is going through spearheaded by a former season ticket holder in manager in Mark Bonner. Chapter 2 - Ligue 1 Under The Microscope with @Jeremy_Magan from the Official Ligue 1 Podcast & Host of the French Football Podcast @FrFootballPod discusses the latest ongoings at Marseille, Lyon's fall from grace and provides an indepth analysis of the transfer window for Ligue 1 clubs . Follow us on twitter - @Eurotalespod
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