After what seems like quite a while, the international break comes to a close and the guys find themselves in Switzerland on this episode. Marcus and Jack set off to explore one of the oldest footballing countries in the world and what used to be an international footballing giant. Listen as this week they discuss, what Swiss football is really like, how they have produced on of the founding fathers of modern football and what players are being unearthed this week.
With the international break in full-flow, this gave Marcus and Jack the perfect chance to catch up with what is happening in the U21 Euro2023 qualifiers. On this episode they discuss 'Is u21 football important?', players that have stood out in the qualifying rounds, their all time U21 team both worldwide and for England. If you find yourself waiting for league football to come back, this will certainly help get you through it.
This episode, listen to Jack and Marcus discuss the footballing rollercoaster that is Ukrainian football. From the history of the league, to Ukrainian players to come to England, why half of the Ukrainian league is Brazillian to the players that they have found and how they are getting on in their fantasy football league.
England, France, Spain, Germany, these are all countries that we have visited the second divisions of. Now it is time to take a look at the remaining country of the 'Top 5' - Italy, where we focus on their Second Division, Serie B. We are without Joel this week, which means this episode is just Marcus and Jack. Test your knowledge in their Italian football trivia, see who would get into your all time Italy XI, why there is no place for brutes in the game anymore and see what they managed to find in the Italian second division.
After a very impressive Euro 2020 campaign, the guys had to see how the new-look Denmark developed their talent and what teams to look out for. Join them as they talk about the teams that they focused on, their best Danish players, testing their knowledge on Danish football and see if Marcus has managed to claw his way back in the Fantasy Football Feature.
The international break has come to an end and with this, Marcus, Jack and Joel are now in Portugal. Portugal have recently replaced France in becoming one of the top 5 leagues in Europe - their job this week is to explore as to why this is, they look at some of the amazing talent that Portugal has produced and how they have done this. Find out how they also got on in the fantasy football and if they could cope with the change in schedule?
With the international break, this gave us the opportunity to go outside of Europe, where Marcus, Jack and Joel wanted to see what Japan had to offer. Who else better to have as a FIRST SPECIAL GUEST, Asian football expert and writer - Charlotte Patterson. Producing works such as her website "lost in translation", Charlotte really helps us get in to the heart of Japanese Football. Tune in to see what she had to say about the sleeping giant that is the J1 League
Following on from the championship, the guys have remained in England where they are looking further down the footballing pyramid. They are going to be seeing how League One compares to the championship, unearthing any talent that there is on offer and cracking down on referees. Is League One just a home for "once great" premier league players? We will let you be the judge....
It has taken 14 episodes, but the guys have finally found themselves back in 'old blighty', where they look at what is arguably "the best league in the world. Every week, the championship throws the fans something different and unexpected, every team has a chance of getting into the Elite tier of World football and it is always all to play for.
A sleeping giant within football? Great squad depth. Produced some Premier League greats.... or just a way for a northern chap to disagree with something? This week, Jack, Joel and Marcus explore the Norwegian premier league to see if it does really live up to the hype. From the next Harry Kane, to the next Michael Essien - see for yourself to see what talent is waiting in the Norwegian ranks.
With a long-awaited tournament coming to a dramatic close, see what the guys made of this tournament. Join them as they talk about England vs Italy, the penalty shooutout, players and teams of the tournament and also a very contentious debate between 2 huge midfielders.
The Foxes vs The Saints! On today's episode, Marcus, Jack and Joel use the quiet period for club football to review the season of these two Premier League clubs. Tune in as they review the seasons that they have both had, the strengths and weaknesses of each club and potential players that could come in and make a difference to each squad.
How could we possibly do a football podcast around European Football without looking at this year's Euros? As the group stages are coming to an end Marcus, Jack and Joel take a look at the stand out young players of the Euro 2020 Group stages so far. This week, they look at the biggest 'Underdogs' throughout the Euros past and present, Jack and Joel are tested with their 'Euro Knowledge' and we look to see how they got on in the Fantasy Football League from Brazil.
VIVA BRAZIL! Whilst we are currently in the off-season and the Euro 2020 is now in full flow, Marcus, Jack and Joel have decided to take their search for the next best stars to Brazil. Boasting some of the best footballers to ever live, Brazil has such a rich history and have galvanised their own philosophy of players. Tune in to see what player that caught their eye and let them know which player you would pick to go into your TEFS FC!
With all European football either pausing or coming to an end due to the Euro's - Marcus, Jack and Joel had to cross "the pond" and found themselves into what some would have you believe, as the new "sleeping giants" in world football. Covering both Western and Eastern conferences, they have made sure they haven't left a stone unturned and a player un-earthed when it comes to the rising starts in the MLS. Is this a league where players come to retire? Is this a league that can compete with the big clubs in Europe? Is this finally the time where Marcus gets another player in TEFS FC? Tune in to see what they found.....