Life as a Technical Director at 'the Bayern Munich of Norway' - Rosenborg BK Exclusive Interview with Per Jarle Dalum
Release Date: 03/02/2025
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_outlineOn this episode of the NFP Jonathan Fadugba is delighted to be joined by the Rosenborg BK Technical Director Per Jarle Dalum. We talk about exactly what the role entails at one of the biggest clubs in Scandinavia. From scouting to long term planning, hear the ups and downs at RBK in recent years. How can they bounce back and become the top team on the field again in Norway? Hear how some crucial decision making and strategy, along with talent identification for both players and coaches has become very important to the medium and long term future at the club. Check out the ambitions for this season and an assessment of some of RBKs top players, including the highly sought after Sverre Nypan. We thank Per Jarle Dalum for his time and were thrilled to have him as a guest, our first ever from Rosenborg.
00:00 Intros
01:55 Role of a technical director in pre-season
04:30 Scouting role
06:23 Being a technical director at a big club like RBK
11:15 Resetting the 2023 nightmare
17:10 Reducing the average age
20:45 Skills needed for the technical director role
28:00 Learning the skills and decision making
30:01 Norwegian club rivalries
36:00 How to get back to the top of Norwegian football
41:25 Processes for recruitment and analysis
55:50 Sverre Nypan - wonderkid
1:04:00 Rosenborg squad analysis