Euro 2020 is looming large on the horizon but it’s still not clear exactly WHO can travel to the games and precisely HOW they might get there. We are joined in this episode by friend-of-the-show, Jussi Hartikainen, Executive Director of the Finland national team supporters club, who gives us the fresh news.
We also look back at the final of the Suomen Cup, won by KuPS on penalties, the World Cup qualifying draw for the Finland Women’s national team, the Helmarit, and as the Veikkausliiga 2021 season kicks off, we discuss the first few rounds of games and see if any early patterns have emerged.
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SHOW NOTES & LINKS
FIRST HALF
News
Euro 2020 Ticket Update
- Special guest Jussi Hartikainen Executive Director of the Finland national team supporters club, Suomen Maajoukkueen Kannattajat ry or SMJK
- For regular Euro 2020 travel updates, check the following:
- SMJK website https://www.pohjoiskaarre.fi/
- Facebook Suomen Maajoukkueen Kannattajat ry
- Twitter @Pohjoiskaarre
Huuhkajat Fixtures, Summer 2021
Just how injured is Teemu Pukki?
- Answer no one really knows. Hopefully, he’ll be back for the first week of the Euros 😬
Suomen CuPS Final
- KuPS Kuopio beat HJK Helsinki despite being down to 10 men from 63rd minute.
Helmarit World Cup Draw
HALF-TIME
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Second Half
- Fans watching from outside the stadium.
Mark W’s View of SJK vs KTP, 3.5.2021
Recent Veikkausliiga Results
Upcoming Veikkausliiga Fixtures
Veikkausliiga Table
Veikkausliiga Top Scorers
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