Leadership, Coaching and People Management - An interview with Raufoss IL's new English manager Tom Dent
Release Date: 02/14/2025
Can Viking be kings? S9:E19
Nordic Football Podcast
Join Steve Wyss + Jonathan Fadugba as the final round of the Norwegian Eliteserien is upon us this weekend. Viking are ONE win away from the gold medal, will they win the title? We check out the latest results and performances from the teams in Europe, plus hear about a shock in the Allsvenskan relegation playoff battle.
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Secrets of a winner: Mjällby AIF History Making manager Anders Torstensson Exclusive Interview
Nordic Football Podcast
On this special edition of the Nordic Football Podcast Steve Wyss and Jonathan Fadugba are joined by a special guest; Mjällby’s title winning manager Anders Torstensson. We ask him several key questions from the footballing field but also off the field topics. How did he manage to get this group of players to become record breaking Allsvenskan Champions and what qualities were needed for him to succeed? We thank Anders for his very generous time as a guest on this episode.
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Viking FK: You have to take your chance!
Nordic Football Podcast
Join Steve Wyss and Jonathan for the latest breakdowns in Allsvenskan and Eliteserien. We cover all of the midweek European action, hear how Viking are now in pole position for the title and how one big club is suddenly in relegation danger ahead of the final round of the season in Sweden.
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Graham Potter new Sweden manager, Norway World Cup bound + Brann vs Rangers in Europe S9:E16
Nordic Football Podcast
In the second instalment this week Steve Wyss and Jonathan Fadugba discuss a wide range of topics. Topping the bill is international football where Graham Potter has recently been announced as the new Swedish head coach. Can he take them to the World Cup, where it looks like Norway are set to feature? We go in-depth talking about both national teams. Over in the European competitions this week, Bodø/Glimt, Malmö Brann, and BK Häcken are in action. We preview all the games with a particular spotlight on Brann vs Rangers in the Europa League. With a final roundup of Eliteserien and...
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Fishermen and Farmers to Champions - Mjällby AIF make Swedish football history and win Allsvenskan
Nordic Football Podcast
Join Steve Wyss and Jonathan Fadugba for a near hour long special focusing on the new title winners of Sweden; Mjällby AIF. We go through the journey that took them to the top of the standings, hear about the masterclass of manager Anders Torstensson and what players have delivered on the field. Why is this such a special tory? Steve and Jonathan delve deep into the personal storylines which have contributed towards this success.
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Mjällby mistake offers title hope to Hammarby - S9: E14
Nordic Football Podcast
The boys are back to discuss a hectic period of football. We talk about the start of the Champions League campaign where Bodø/Glimt drew 2-2 vs Slavia Prague. We predict how well the other teams in Eliteseiren and Allsvenskan will do in Europe this season. Meanwhile, domestically the title race is hotting up in Norway with a 3 way battle looming large, whilst in Sweden Mjällby remain on a long unbeaten run but has a recent slip up opened the door to Hammarby? Join Steve Wyss and Jonathan Fadugba for a bumper episode nearly 2 hours long!
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'DONE'...? Glimt on the brink while Malmö sink S9:E13
Nordic Football Podcast
Join Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba as we break down and review the recent big matches in UEFA qualifying. Hear how Norway could be very close to having a team in the UCL league phase for the first time in 18 years! Meanwhile, it was misery for Malmö and can Mjällby continue their surge at the top of the Allsvenskan table?
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Is this the WORST team in Eliteserien history? S9:E12
Nordic Football Podcast
Join Steve Wyss + Jonathan Fadugba as they break down the latest action in the Eliteserien, Allsvenskan and the crucial European qualifying games
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Cees Fire: Agent scandal rocks Sweden S9:E11
Nordic Football Podcast
Join Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba as they break down the latest elements in Eliteserien & Allsvenskan. The title race is more open than ever this season hear how Mjällby and Malmö fared in what was a fascinating clash. Meanwhile, IFK Norrköping have been rocked by an agent scandal in which the club were 'held to ransom'. Viking continue at the top of Eliteserien and were given a boost by Bodø/Glimt slipping to a shock home defeat. For all that and more, check out the latest episode for a fun ride.
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NFP Special: Mjällby AIF assistant coach Karl Marius Aksum exclusive interview
Nordic Football Podcast
Jonathan Fadugba interviews a special guest on this edition. Mjällby AIF assistant coach Karl Marius Aksum joins the NFP for an hour long episode. What is the secret to the success of the current surprise Allsvenskan league leaders? We get a great insight into the coaching at the club, recruitment and other transfer matters. Can they keep their best players this summer and what levels of ambition do Mjällby have? Hear how Karl Marius has been leaving his own impression on the squad and what is it like to work with manager Anders Torstensson? We thank Karl Marius Aksum very much for his time...
info_outlineJonathan Fadugba is joined by the new Raufoss IL manager Tom Dent for an in-depth interview ahead of the season. Tom makes his 5th appearance on the Nordic Football Podcast and we have followed his journey from Bodø/Glimt to Stjørdals-Blink to Ham Kam and now back in the head coach’s chair in the OBOS Ligaen. How did his recent move transpire and what has he learnt from his time as assistant manager at Ham Kam in the Eliteserien? We talk about managerial attributes and needed, philosophies, evolving as a coach and manager, plus what the ambitions are for this season. We thank Tom for his very generous time again on the Nordic Football Podcast and wish him all the best for this season.
00:00 Intros
02:00 Life after Ham Kam & Raufoss move
06:10 What is Raufoss like?
11:25 Differences between managers and assistant managers
20:40 What attributes are needed in management?
25:10 Compare the OBOS Ligaen to Eliteserien
33:30 Philosophies changing and squad
37:00 Evolving in football
45:45 How has recruitment changed in football?
53:55 What is success at Raufoss and what is leadership?