Our man Jonathan Fadugba was out in Gothenburg in person to interview the current IFK Göteborg manager Jens Berthel Askou. Previously a guest on NFP whilst managing in the Faroe Islands, the former Norwich City player sits down with Jonathan for an in-depth interview at his office in Kamratgarden. Amongst the discussion they talk about footballing philosophy, managing expectations and what is required to turn around the fortunes at this giant of a club? We thank Jens Berthel Askou for his very generous time once again. 

Itinerary

00:00 Intros

04:00 Change from the Faroe Islands

11:00 What is needed to change at IFKG?

15:45 Managing expectations

20:15 Non-negotiables

25:15 What is ‘Jens Berthel Askou ball’?

28:45 Key players so far

35:45 Young talent including Malick Yalcouye

38:30 Ambitions and personal development

Slightly later than normal but here is the 2024 Swedish Allsvenskan preview with Jonathan Fadugba & Steve Wyss Every team previewed at length in a bumper edition!

Full Itinerary:-

00:00 Introduction to Allsvenskan

10:20 Malmö

21:50 Djurgården

32:00 Elfsborg

41:25 BK Häcken

49:50 Hammarby

1:00:02 AIK

1:07:46 Mjällby

1:20:52 Sirius

1:27:15 NFP Allsvenskan fantasy

1:28:42 Kalmar

1:36:55 IFK Göteborg

1:49:00 IFK Norrköping

1:54:46 IFK Värnamo

2:00:46 Halmstad

2:06:00 Brommapojkarna

2:09:55 GAIS

2:16:35 Västerås SK

In-depth Eliteserien season preview for all teams. Over 2 hours of fantastic content with Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba. We go into full detail for every single Eliteserien and Steve gives his predictions for the season ahead. Who will do well and who could struggle? Insights into players, managers & tactics for a bumper episode.

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Itinerary:-

00:00 Intros

04:50 Title contenders Bodø/Glimt Molde & Brann

37:30 Viking

43:55 Lillestrøm

51:08 Sarpsborg

59:35 Rosenborg

1:13:23 Strømsgodset

1:20:15 Fredrikstad

1:30:35 Tromsø

1:37:24 Haugesund

1:42:39 Odd

1:50:30 Ham Kam

1:58:03 Relegation battle Sandefjord Kristiansund & KFUM Oslo

Join Steve + Jonathan as they return for a quick preview ahead of tonight’s games in the Europa Conference League. There’s a big clash in Amsterdam as Bodø/Glimt travel to face Ajax. We take you through the off season so far for the Norwegian champions. Can they spring a surprise over the 2 legs? Elsewhere, Molde are in action at home to Polish side Legia Warsaw. How will Erling Moe’s men navigate this tie and will some key injuries derail them? 

Join the boys Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba for the long awaited Season Review for 2023 in Eliteserien & Allsvenskan. They are joined by special guest Shaun Constable who has been a regular on NFP down the years. We hear about his latest journey in Norwegian football which has seen him lead Flint Tønsberg to a brilliant promotion up to the third division. We hear about his epic playoff battle, developing the team and their long term ambitions. In addition, we hear Shaun’s thoughts on the general state of Norwegian football and why some teams are being run in the wrong way. We hear the team of the season from Steve in Eliteserien and Jonathan in Allsvenskan, in addition to other NFP 2023 awards.

00:00 Intros

01:26 Shaun Constable - the latest

05:30 Flint Tønsberg ambitions & playoff drama!

10:40 Learning from the past

15:45 Moss FK - what happened?

21:00 Ambitions for the future

23:25 Shaun’s Eliteserien opinions: RBK & VIF badly run?

30:00 Why do clubs over & under perform?

37:30 Eliteserien final round & Vålerenga relegation

46:30 Eliteserien top four impressive

57:15 Eliteserien team of the season

1:12:05 Eliteserien fantasy

1:16:20 Rate the Allsvenskan Season

1:21:35 Allsvenskan Tops & Flops

1:27:04 Malmö Champions

1:32:15 Allsvenskan team of the season

1:53:00 Closing thoughts & Allsvenskan fantasy

Ham Kam assistant manager Tom Dent is back for another in-depth interview with Steve Wyss. A range of topics are discussed including a detailed look at the setup of operations at Ham Kam and their transfer strategies. How did the club recover after a shocking run of form left them under significant pressure in the first half of the season? We talk about Tom’s development as a person and coach over the last 12 months. Meanwhile, has VAR worked in Norway this year and does the entire Norwegian schedule need looking at in future years due to weather factors?

Itinerary

00:00 Intros

01:57 Tom Dent 2023

03:42 Poor Pre season

09:27 Ham Kam - the club & operations

10:02 Kam Kam - recruitment & decision making

19:22 Transfer market competition 

26:57 Horror run of results 

33:37 Temptation to change?

40:27 Ham Kam - too fair?

43:57 In the hot seat for Molde

47:47 Development over last 12 months

53:42 The Norwegian calendar schedule

1:01:27 Eliteserien strength

1:04:32 VAR in Eliteserien

Join Steve & Jonathan as they preview the final round in the Eliteserien for 2023. The title is sewn up by Glimt but the battle for medals remains. Can Brann secure 2nd place? All the talk is down at the bottom of the table though where the mighty Vålerenga are still in huge relegation trouble. Can they get the win they need which would secure their survival. Steve gives his predictions for the final round and we also have a look at the NFP Eliteserien fantasy league where there have been some great performers this season. 

Join Steve + Jonathan as they preview the final round of Allsvenskan today where we have a title showdown between Malmö & Elfsborg? Who will prevail? Meanwhile, at the bottom of the table there is a battle to finish in the playoff position between Brommapojkarna, IFK Göteborg and even potentially AIK. We look forward to the final round where there is sure to be plenty of drama!

Join Steve Wyss + Jonathan Fadugba for the latest in Allsvenskan + Eliteserien including the recent news that Hammarby manager Martí Cifuentes will be moving to QPR and take charge of the London outfit. Meanwhile, in Norway there was a big Olso derby where Geir Bakke received a hostile reception from his former club. For all that and more, stay tuned!

Join Steve & Jonathan as the title race hots up in both Eliteserien & Allsvenskan. Bodø/Glimt claimed a massive victory vs rivals Molde which put them 3 points clear at the summit. Viking dropped points and is Tromsø's race run? Down in the bottom half we have a tense relegation battle and Bob Bradley has given Stabaek some new life.  In the OBOS division Fredrikstad are back in the top flight for the first time in 11 years after securing promotion. We have a really close race for Allsvenskan glory and hear about how Kalmar shocked Malmö with a late winner. Elfsborg are in pole position with four games to go. We say goodbye to Varberg BOIS and Degerfors and Brommapojkarna have come under increasing pressure.

Join Steve & Jonathan for the latest in Norway and Sweden. There have been two recent managerial changes in the Eliteserien, one of them sees Bob Bradley make a sensational comeback at Stabaek! Can he make a difference and help keep the team in the division? Meanwhile, the title race hots up and Viking have their destiny in their own hands. Are they now the favourite to win the gold medal? Over in the Allsvenskan Elfsborg have dropped off form at the worst possible time opening the door for Malmö to take advantage. Hear about that plus how BK Häcken left it late again. We discuss their Europa League group draw with Molde and the Allsvenskan relegation battle + more!