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Béla Guttmann's Curse
by Béla Guttmann's Curse
This is Béla Guttmann's Curse, a football podcast by supporters and for supporters. We like to consider ourselves as 'beggars of good football' as Eduardo Galeano suggests in "Soccer in Sun and Shadow". Not only will we be bringing you updates on how the leagues across the world are going, but we also will be sharing things about the beautiful game that interest us, such as histories of clubs, politics and football, transfer rumours, and everything in between.
Episodes
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Episode 28: Europe in Focus, MLS Playoffs, and the Rodney Dangerfield of Football
Welcome to this week's edition of Bela Guttmann's Curse! This week we dive right back into Europe, cover some MLS playoff action, and Julian gives a special presentation on who he refers to as the "Rodney Dangerfield of Football". Please enjoy and share with your friends!
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Episode 27: Racism in Bulgaria, Canada Beats the US , and a Special Player Profile.
Welcome to a late episode of Bela Guttmann's Curse. This week we deep dive the racism that came up in the Bulgaria - England match, Canada beating the US, and preview some of the upcoming matches across our favourite leagues. We wrap this episode with a piece on a player that polarizes opinions...
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Episode 26: Issues at City? Champions League Returns, and Famalicão Continues its Run.
We're back with your weekly dose of Bela Guttmann's Curse. We discuss the goings on at City and Guardiola's defending of Silva, the valiant efforts of Sheffield United, and the crisis at Milan, amongst other emerging issues across Europe. The Champions League also returned this week, so we jump...
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Episode 25: The Champions League Returns, (Historically) Big Clubs Continue to Suffer, and the Cult Hero
Welcome to this week's edition of the Curse! This week Julian and Steve dive into the fight against racism and what players are doing, and a discussion on Common Goal. From there, it's the weekly league roundups, and a new segment on a cult hero, Le God. We hope you enjoy!
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Episode 24: Brand New Season, Brand New Curse!
Hi Everyone! Welcome to another edition of Bela Guttmann's Curse. Julian and Steve are back from lengthy injury layoffs (more injuries that Jack Wilshere) and are ready to get moving and bringing new Bela Guttmann's Curse to you every week. This week, Julian and Steve dive into the issues of…
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Episode 23: We're Back!
Welcome back to a new and improved Bela Guttmann's Curse! We break down the crazy amount of international football being played, our thoughts on the previous season, and everyone's favourite topic: VAR. Take a listen, let us know what you think.
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Episode 22: Italy V Brazil 1982
Welcome to one of our history shows here at Bela Guttmanns Curse. We've got a long awaited episode for you here today. Julian and Steve are joined by Frank as they discuss what many argue as one of the greatest matches in World Cup history.
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Episode 21: The Return of MLS
Welcome to another review show with Julian and Steve. We jump right in, discussing Benfica moving to the top of the table in Portugal, the rejuvenation of Balotelli in France, multiple Clasico's in Spain, the return of MLS (and a surprising result from TFC) and of course, our review in England....
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Episode 20: Our Weekly Review Show With A Special Guest
Steve and Julian welcome Brigid back (finally) to discuss possibly the best show of the series on women football fans. They also jump around Europe, check out exciting leadership updates in Argentina, the return of the CONCACAF Champion's League, and more.
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Episode 19: El Clásico de la Valija
Welcome to a special edition of Bela Guttmann's Curse! In this episode, Julian and Steve discuss the oldest derby outside of the UK, and one that is not discussed often. Penarol and Nacional of Montevideo, Uruguay. Please enjoy!
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Episode 18: Intro to Asian Football
Join Steve and Julian in this introduction to Asian football podcast, where Julian speaks about the rich history of Asian football, including the Asian Cup, success of international teams, and the AFC Champions League.
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Episode 17: The Weekly Review Show
Julian and Steve bring you the goings-on of the week, as well as a preview of the upcoming Champions League matches. We also discuss in-depth the Man City - Chelsea match, which was a beatdown for the ages.
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Episode 16: Weekly League Review
This week Julian and Steve dive into the leagues around Europe, discuss the sale of Giovinco from TFC, amongst other goings on.
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Episode 15: Women Football Fans
Guest hosts Brigid and Caitlin tackle the topic like Godin, Ramos, and Pique, all put together. Select bibliography: Cecamore, Sara, Kristina Fraesdorf, Rochak Langer, and Áine Power. ‘Sports Fandom: “What do Women Want?”: A Multi-Sport Analysis of Female Fans’. Neuchâtel, Switzerland:...
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Episode 14: Bela Guttmann's Curse Returns!
Welcome to the first episode of 2019! Julian and Steve do their best to catch everyone up on the goings-on of the leagues around Europe, and really get into the soap opera that is Manchester United.
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Episode 13: Is Anti-Football Really Anti Football?
In this episode, Steve dives into the Argentine history of Anti-Football, while also examining direct football as another offshoot of this idea that anything not Total Football is Anti-Football. Please enjoy!
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Episode 12: The Women's World Cup Draw is Complete!
Join Steve and Julian as they review the happenings around Europe's big leagues and a discussion after the group draw for the Women's World Cup next summer in France!
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Episode 11: The History of Totaalvoetbal
Welcome to the newest edition in our history series, where Julian presents the history of thought behind Total Football, and points out some very interesting historical points that are not always presented.
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Episode 10: It's a Good Time to be a Gooner!
Welcome Back! In this episode, Julian and Steve discuss the results from Europe (with a nod to Arsenal), the MLS Cup Final, the farce that has become the Copa Libertadores, and the Champions League.
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Episode 9: Could It Really Be Coming Home?
Episode 9 sees Julian and Steve review the last few weeks going on across Europe, the MLS Playoffs, the Copa Libertadores, and the UEFA Nations League.
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Episode 8: The Cult of the Manager: Helenio Herrera
Welcome to the 2nd Episode of The Cult of the Manager. This week Steve and Julian discuss Helenio Herrera, who some consider to be the founder of Catenaccio. Hope you enjoy!
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Episode 7: Does Anyone Really Understand the Nations League?
In this episode, Steve and Julian go over a few of the matches from the International Break, discuss the CONCACAF Women's Championship, and then dive into the matches from the weekend.
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Episode 5: We're Back, Finally. Just as the Leagues Go On International Break
In this latest episode, Steve and Julian break down the last two months of the major European leagues, the Champions League, as well as the MLS, Copa Libertadores, and the Copa Sudamericana.
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Episode 4: The Very Late World Cup Review Show
Welcome to a very late edition of the World Cup Review show of Bela Guttmann's Curse! Julian and Steve offer their reviews of the tournament, while some of our listeners also provide their insights. To finish, we look at the goings on in the world of league football, as well as the first week of...
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Episode 3: And Then There Were 8
Episode 3 of Béla Guttmann's Curse had Julian, Steve, Brigid, and special guest Michael discuss the matches from the round of 16 and move into their predictions for what could happen during the quarter-finals, because, as we have seen this tournament, anything is possible.
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Episode 2: Group Stages are Over, Onto the Knockouts
Welcome to the 2nd episode of Béla Guttmann's Curse. Your hosts Steve and Julian are joined by special guest Brigid to go over the highlights (and the lowlights) of the group stage, as well as offer some insight into the knockout rounds.
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Episode 1: World Cup Preview Show
Welcome to the first episode of Béla Guttmann's Curse. On this episode your hosts Steve and Julian give a quick history of soccer in Russia, and move into a breakdown of the upcoming World Cup.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
This is Béla Guttmann's Curse, a football podcast by supporters and for supporters. We like to consider ourselves as 'beggars of good football' as Eduardo Galeano suggests in "Soccer in Sun and Shadow". Not only will we be bringing you updates on how the leagues across the world are going, but we also will be sharing things about the beautiful game that interest us, such as histories of clubs, politics and football, transfer rumours, and everything in between.
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This is Béla Guttmann's Curse, a football podcast by supporters and for supporters. We like to consider ourselves as 'beggars of good football' as Eduardo Galeano suggests in "Soccer in Sun and Shadow". Not only will we be bringing you updates on how the leagues across the world are going, but we...
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