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Podcast 149 3/3/15 – Cheaper by the Half Dozen
In this week’s episode…. We look back at Benfica’s home trouncing of Estoril by the score of 6 -0. We discuss Samaris’ and Pizzi’s progression and look at the defensive line who is having a stellar season. In the second half of the podcast, we look ahead to our away game at Arouca, and the handful of games before the all crucial porto game. thanks for listening
read morePodcast #148 2/25/15 – Red Cards and Insults
In this episode… We start things off by looking at Benfica’s game at Moreirense, where Benfica struggled for 45 minutes, but was able to turn the tables and win by the scoreline of 3-1. We discuss redcards, penalties that were corners, that were goal kicks. In the second half of the pod we discuss Benfica’s upcoming game against Estoril, and Jonathan Rodriguez’s B team debut. thanks for listening, please subscribe via Itunes, RSS feed, or Stitcher Radio.
read morePodcast 147 2/17/15 – Setubal Double Dose
On this Episode…. We look back at the 2 games against Setubal. One for the League Cup, one for the league.. Different games same result. We look back at some of the less used players, and Pizzi’s adaptation. Lastly, we look ahead to Moreirense. Benfica will travel up north to play Moreirense in a very tricky game. thanks for listening please subscribe via Itunes or Stitcher radio
read morePodcast 146 2/10/15 – Derby Aftermath
On this weeks episode…. It’s all about the Derby. We discuss line up, tactics, game plan, approach, and even offer our individual player ratings. Lastly we look ahead to the double fixture against Setubal for the League Cup and the League respectively, thanks for listening Please subscribe Via Itunes, RSS Feed or Stitcher radio
read morePodcast 145 2/3/15 – Run up to the Derby
In this week’s episode…. We open up the pod by looking back at Benfica’s home game against Boavista. After suffering a loss against P. Ferreira, we were looking for the team’s response against Boavista. With the winter transfer window come and gone, we look back at all the ins and outs at Benfica. Lastly, We take a look at this weekends Derby, and the importance of a positive result. thanks for listening please subscribe via Itunes, Stitcher Radio, or RSS Feed
read morePodcast 144 1/27/15 – Failed Opportunities
We review Benfica’s League Cup game against Moreirense where Benfica only needed a tie to book a place in the Quarter finals. We look at the performance of some of the less used players, and what they add to this team. In the middle segment, we look at the take a look at Benfica’s game against Pacos de Ferreira where Benfica failed to take advantage on the slip up up by porto that could have gotten us a 9 point lead. We talk coaching decisions, team attitude, and an overall bad night. Lastly, we look ahead to this upcoming...
read morePodcast 143 1/20/15
In this weeks podcast….. We open up the podcast in a quite somber note after finding out Benfica has sold Bernardo Silva. After getting off some frustration and anger off our chests, we look back at Benfica’s League Cup game against Arouca. Continuing with the game recaps, we run through Benfica’s Madeira trip and recap a game who we thought was going to be a lot harder than a 4-0 banging. Lastly, we look ahead to this weekend’s fixture against P Ferreira as well and the mid-week game against Moreirense for the League...
read morePodcast 142 1/13/15
In this week’s podcast…. We open up the podcasts discussing this past weekends game against Guimaraes. What was theoretically a very difficult game for Benfica was made easy by one of the best performances of the season so far. we discuss key players, key goals and a deserved, unquestionable win against a decent Guimaraes team. Next up, we turn our attention to the mid-week clash against Arouca for the league cup. JJ has announced he will be rotating the squad, we look at possible line up changes. We also talk Mukhtar, who has...
read morePodcast 141 1/6/15
In this week’s episode… We look back at Benfica’s first game of 2015, where Benfica traveled up north to play a gritty Penafiel. We discuss line up changes, Cristante, Jonas, Ola John, Goncalo Guedes and JJ’s coaching work. In the middle segment, we talk about some of the moves Benfica B team players have been making. We get into the importance of a good loan, the conflict of interest when both teams play each other, and Benfica’s supposed new signing – Germany’s Mukhtar. Finally, we look ahead to...
read morePodcast 140 12/30/14
In this Episode…. We get things going by looking at Benfica’s league cup game against Nacional at Estadio da Luz. Next we look back at the most memorable moments of the 2014 year. This week’s pod wouldn’t be complete without talking about Enzo’s transfer. Lastly we preview Penafiel, and Pedgey runs down on the success of Benfica’s other sports. thanks for listening
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