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Podcast 179 11/17/15 – Fan Participation
In this week’s episode… In the absence of a Benfica game this weekend, we decided to invite a few fans to participate and discuss Benfica on the podcast. We look at Benfica’s current state after 10 rounds, discuss winter window transfer, and discuss Rui Vitoria’s job so far. In the second half of the pod, we look ahead to Benfica’s game at the Alvalade for the Portuguese Cup this weekend. thanks to all of our guests for their participation. please subscribe via Itunes, RSS FEED or Stitcher...
read morePodcast 178 11/10/15 – A Champions League Win Sandwich
In this week’s episode… After last week’s absence we return to catch you up on the Tondela, Galatasaray and Boavista games. We discuss, the team’s progression(or not) the 4-0 victory against Tondela which may or may not have convinced the fans, the hard fought CL game against Galatasaray, which has clinched us a spot in Europe beyond the group stages, and the Boavista match. thanks for listening, please subscribe via Itunes, RSS Feed, or Stitcher Radio.
read morePodcast 177 10/27/15 – The JJ Monkey on Vitoria’s back
In this episode… We look back at Benfica’s game in Istanbul against Galatasaray where Benfica dropped their first points of this year’s Champions League. We discuss line up changes, tactical approach and team vulnerabilities. Up next we get right into this past weekend’s Derby. Tactics, Game approach, pre-game taunting, Squad depth, and the JJ Monkey Rui Vitoria hasn’t been able to shake off his back are some of the topics we discuss. On the second half of the podcast we answer tweeter questions and preview...
read morePodcast 176 10/20/15 – International break is for the birds
In this week’s podcast Fighting through some technical difficulties we manage to recap Benfica’s return to action against Vianense for the Portuguese Cup, Look ahead to Benfica’s CL match in Istanbul, and preview the Derby. thanks for listening
read morePodcast 175 10/6/15 – Get the Fog out of here.
In this week’s podcast…. We open up the podcast by looking back at Benfica’s game at the Vincente Calderon. An opportune win by Benfica against an Atletico Madrid who hadn’t lost at home in European competitions in a very long time. Benfica also broke their losing streak against Spanish teams, a streak that started back in 1982. We discuss the game, and the team’s “new” approach under Rui Vitoria. In the second segment, with Benfica’s weekend game being postponed due to fog in Madeira, we...
read morePodcast 174 – 9/29-15 -Assault on Madrid
In this weeks episode….. We open up the podcast looking back at Benfica’s match against P. Ferreira. A decent game by Benfica where the individual talent of Jonas would prove to be too much for the “Castores” at estadio da Luz. We discuss Vitoria’s choice to continue with the partnership of Almeida/Samaris in the midfield and off course Jonas. In the next topic we look ahead to this weekend’s Benfica match against newly promoted Uniao da Madeira in the Madeira island, a tricky fixture no doubt. Also on this...
read morePodcast 173 9/22/15 – High Kicks and Low Blows
In this week’s episode….. We start the podcast off by looking at this past weekend’s clasico where Benfica lost to porto up north. We discuss line up changes, tactics, and what Benfica did well, and not so well. Nonetheless we were all left with a feeling that regardless of the lost 3 points there are many positives that can be taken from Benfica’s performance, especially in the first half. In the last segment of the podcast we look ahead to the tricky home fixture against Pacos de Ferreira this coming weekend. thanks...
read morePodcast 172 – Making it look easy
In this week’s podcast… We open up the podcast by looking back at Benfica’s trashing of Belenenses by the score of 6-0. Staying with the game recaps, we also look back at Benfica’s match day 1 win against FC Astana. In the second half of the pod, we answer some twitter questions and wrap up by previewing the Classico this coming weekend at the dragao. Thanks for listening, please subscribe via itunes, stitcher radio or RSS feed.
read morePodcast 171 9/9/15 – International break
In this week’s podcast… With the international break taking place, and Benfica out of action, i discuss LFV big interview to A Bola. Also, a preview of Belenenses, FC Astana, and some thoughts on the Portugal National team. please subscribe via Itunes, Stitcher Radio or RSS feed
read morePodcast 170 9/1/15 – A window closes a Gaitan opens
In this week’s episode… We start he podcast by looking at Benfica’s past two games, against Arouca and Moreirense. We discuss the team’s performances. Vitoria’s choices and visible changes. In the second half we look at the Champions League draw, we offer our opinions on opposition and what Benfica needs to fo to come out of the group as well as where each CL fixture fits in Benfica’s championship schedule thanks for listening, please subscribe via Itunes, Stitcher Radio or RSS feed. ...
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