Podcast #129 10/15/14
On this week’s episode…. Since Benfica was off we turn our attention to the national team. We look at Fernando Santos’ first 11 and new tactical look. Also on the table, the 4 shunned players, and their effect on the national team. We spend a little time talking about the game before turning our attention to Portugal’s U21 squad who qualified to the European Championship. Looking at this squad, there’s no...
National Team Podcast # 4
We look back at Portugal’s game against the USA. Another disappointing performance, but who’s really to blame? We offer our opinions and are all in consensus as to who the blame should fall on. We also look at failed tactics, faulty game plan among other things. While we tried to keep it upbeat, and positive in last week’s podcast, this week we roll up sleeves and go to work on the Selecaos miserable Word Cup. In the...
Player Profile – Andre Almeida
Originally Posted Here Back in January of this year if you had told Andre Almeida he would not only be called to the Portugal’s World Cup Squad, but that he would also start for the Selecao, he would have probably given you a look of indignation, along with a confident trusting smile. In May, he achieved the first part when he was included in Bento’s 23, this Sunday he should see the second come true. Born in...
National Team Pod #3
In this episode… We couldn’t avoid breaking down Portugal’s game against Germany. We try to keep it upbeat and realistic, rather than giving the team a trashing. Sure the game against Germany wasn’t going to be the easiest of games, but losing the way we did, certainly didn’t go over too well. We reflect on Pepe’s actions, and whether Paulo Bento was out coached. In the next segment we look ahead to...
National Team Podcast #2
In this Week’s Episode….. We get things started by recapping Portugal’s game against Mexico. We talk line up, game plan, and Bento’s choice. This past tuesday Portugal played their last warm up game against Ireland, we offer our opinion on the game, Ronaldo’s return and speculate on who may have won a starting spot based on their performance. In the next segment Cristiano, Steve and Eric share their...
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