Blog: show notes and links https://finnishfootballshow.com/2025/03/16/world-cup-qualifier-previews-jacob-friis-first-huuhkajat-squad/ IN THIS EPISODE... Mark W and Keke with a hastily arranged episode, recorded the day after new Huuhkajat head coach, Jacob Friis, names his first squad. They look for any surprising selections, discuss the positives of continuity and consider the significance of the U21's selecting a strong squad for the Euros in June. They then preview Finland's first two World Cup qualifiers away to Malta and Lithuania, and Keke gets ready for his trip to Ta' Qali (or the National Stadium). Listen out for an update on the FFS schedule for 2025, as Mark tries not to admit he has too many pods on the go! Plus, news on the proposed schedule for FFS (and SJK Supporters Pod) in 2025. 00:00:00 Intro00:03:42 World Cup qualifying group G00:07:24 Finland squad to play Malta and Lithuania00:20:56 Players in Finland’s U21 squad00:26:22 Previews of the Malta and Lithuania games00:31:03 Jacob Friis’ coaching team00:38:47 Keke’s heading off to Malta 00:42:51 Plans for the FFS schedule in 2025 ------------------------------------------------------------------ FFS MERCH 👕 Apparel, cases, bags, badges https://www.teepublic.com/user/finnish-football-show☕️ Mugs, stickers https://www.redbubble.com/people/DYWMpodcast/shop SUPPORT THE SHOW 🍺 Buy Us A Beer https://www.buymeacoffee.com/FFSpodcast FEELING SOCIABLE? X / Twitter https://twitter.com/FinnishFtblShow Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/finnishfootballpod.bsky.social Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/FinnishFootballShow Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/FinnishFootballShow Instagram https://www.instagram.com/finnish_football_show/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkTkne1peWhgB6NX4H7aEMQ