The Belgian Football Podcast

Ben, Scott and Joris finally found time to sit together to talk about the final stages of last season and talk about title winners, Dender, player and goalkeeper of the season and to top it all off a chat about the World Cup that is around the corner (and probably already started when you listen).If you enjoy the podcast, please do consider buying us a coffee and support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/belgianfootballpodcastScott has launched a sub stack! Subscribe here for weekly articles on Belgian football: https://coyneconsultancy.substack.com/To find Ben's writing on Belgian football visit the Get Belgian and Dutch football website here: https://getfootballnewsbene.com/

Scott and Joris share their opinions after an eventful week in Belgian football, with a cup final, a (potential) title-deciding performance from Club Brugge, a dramatic first leg in the play-off at the other end of the table between Dender and Lommel and the Belgian World Cup Squad announced, to just name a few. If you enjoy the podcast, please do consider buying us a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/belgianfootballpodcastScott has launched a sub stack! Subscribe here for weekly articles on Belgian football: https://coyneconsultancy.substack.com/To find Ben's writing on Belgian football visit the Get Belgian and Dutch football website here: https://getfootballnewsbene.com/Ben's book on the history of the Africa Cup of Nations can be bought here:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Africa-Cup-Nations-Underappreciated-Tournament/dp/1801506604/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2F18IJZ0QZL2T&keywords=africa+cup+of+nations&qid=1704121168&sprefix=africa+cup+of+nations%2Caps%2C259&sr=8-1

Scott and Joris talk about the upcoming few weeks, the title race and the cup, as well as at the other end of the table and the battle for promotion for Lommel / against relegation for Dender respectively.If you enjoy the podcast, please do consider buying us a coffee and support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/belgianfootballpodcastScott has launched a sub stack! Subscribe here for weekly articles on Belgian football: https://coyneconsultancy.substack.com/To find Ben's writing on Belgian football visit the Get Belgian and Dutch football website here: https://getfootballnewsbene.com/Ben's book on the history of the Africa Cup of Nations can be bought here:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Africa-Cup-Nations-Underappreciated-Tournament/dp/1801506604/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2F18IJZ0QZL2T&keywords=africa+cup+of+nations&qid=1704121168&sprefix=africa+cup+of+nations%2Caps%2C259&sr=8-1

Ben returns to join Scott and Joris as the team review the week's developments including Sint Truiden, RAAL and a revived Antwerp getting back into European contention in PO2 and a whole lot more!If you enjoy the podcast, please do consider buying us a coffee and support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/belgianfootballpodcastScott has launched a sub stack! Subscribe here for weekly articles on Belgian football: https://coyneconsultancy.substack.com/To find Ben's writing on Belgian football visit the Get Belgian and Dutch football website here: https://getfootballnewsbene.com/Ben's book on the history of the Africa Cup of Nations can be bought here:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Africa-Cup-Nations-Underappreciated-Tournament/dp/1801506604/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2F18IJZ0QZL2T&keywords=africa+cup+of+nations&qid=1704121168&sprefix=africa+cup+of+nations%2Caps%2C259&sr=8-1

Scott and Joris review the latest in the title race, Challenger Pro League POs and they even find some time to dive deep on listener questions!If you enjoy the podcast, please do consider buying us a coffee and support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/belgianfootballpodcastScott has launched a sub stack! Subscribe here for weekly articles on Belgian football: https://coyneconsultancy.substack.com/To find Ben's writing on Belgian football visit the Get Belgian and Dutch football website here: https://getfootballnewsbene.com/Ben's book on the history of the Africa Cup of Nations can be bought here:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Africa-Cup-Nations-Underappreciated-Tournament/dp/1801506604/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2F18IJZ0QZL2T&keywords=africa+cup+of+nations&qid=1704121168&sprefix=africa+cup+of+nations%2Caps%2C259&sr=8-1

Scott and Joris went over this week's games and round-up the play-offs, discussing whether Dender still has a chance to catch RAAL, if STVV need to start worrying and turmoil at Genk.If you enjoy the podcast, please do consider buying us a coffee and support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/belgianfootballpodcastScott has launched a sub stack! Subscribe here for weekly articles on Belgian football: https://coyneconsultancy.substack.com/To find Ben's writing on Belgian football visit the Get Belgian and Dutch football website here: https://getfootballnewsbene.com/Ben's book on the history of the Africa Cup of Nations can be bought here:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Africa-Cup-Nations-Underappreciated-Tournament/dp/1801506604/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2F18IJZ0QZL2T&keywords=africa+cup+of+nations&qid=1704121168&sprefix=africa+cup+of+nations%2Caps%2C259&sr=8-1

Scott and Joris sat together to discuss the first day of the play-offs and walk through most games. Including KV Mechelen's first goal and point, Club's win over Anderlecht and Standard's first win in almost 5 years in play-offs.If you enjoy the podcast, please do consider buying us a coffee and support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/belgianfootballpodcastScott has launched a sub stack! Subscribe here for weekly articles on Belgian football: https://coyneconsultancy.substack.com/To find Ben's writing on Belgian football visit the Get Belgian and Dutch football website here: https://getfootballnewsbene.com/Ben's book on the history of the Africa Cup of Nations can be bought here:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Africa-Cup-Nations-Underappreciated-Tournament/dp/1801506604/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2F18IJZ0QZL2T&keywords=africa+cup+of+nations&qid=1704121168&sprefix=africa+cup+of+nations%2Caps%2C259&sr=8-1

Scott and Joris review the big stories of the week across Belgium, including the arrival of a new T1 at Cercle...Genk's challenges...they also review how the impending POs might pan out and they discuss the latest intrigue in The Challenger Pro League.If you enjoy the podcast, please do consider buying us a coffee and support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/belgianfootballpodcastScott has launched a sub stack! Subscribe here for weekly articles on Belgian football: https://coyneconsultancy.substack.com/To find Ben's writing on Belgian football visit the Get Belgian and Dutch football website here: https://getfootballnewsbene.com/Ben's book on the history of the Africa Cup of Nations can be bought here:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Africa-Cup-Nations-Underappreciated-Tournament/dp/1801506604/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2F18IJZ0QZL2T&keywords=africa+cup+of+nations&qid=1704121168&sprefix=africa+cup+of+nations%2Caps%2C259&sr=8-1

Plenty to talk about this week in Belgian football! Ben, Scott and Joris talk about a change of manager for Zulte Waregem, a managerial decision made to keep the good vibes going at Anderlecht and Union St Gilloise playing with the dark arts of the game. If you enjoy the podcast, please do consider buying us a coffee and support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/belgianfootballpodcastScott has launched a sub stack! Subscribe here for weekly articles on Belgian football: https://coyneconsultancy.substack.com/To find Ben's writing on Belgian football visit the Get Belgian and Dutch football website here: https://getfootballnewsbene.com/Ben's book on the history of the Africa Cup of Nations can be bought here:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Africa-Cup-Nations-Underappreciated-Tournament/dp/1801506604/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2F18IJZ0QZL2T&keywords=africa+cup+of+nations&qid=1704121168&sprefix=africa+cup+of+nations%2Caps%2C259&sr=8-1

Ben, Scott and Joris look back on all the action from the Belgian Pro League and talk goalkeepers, Thorgan Hazard and the potential for some excitement in play off two for once. They then go to the Challenger Pro League to talk RWDM, Lierse and the pitfalls of relying on multi-club investors. If you enjoy the podcast, please do consider buying us a coffee and support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/belgianfootballpodcastScott has launched a sub stack! Subscribe here for weekly articles on Belgian football: https://coyneconsultancy.substack.com/To find Ben's writing on Belgian football visit the Get Belgian and Dutch football website here: https://getfootballnewsbene.com/Ben's book on the history of the Africa Cup of Nations can be bought here:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Africa-Cup-Nations-Underappreciated-Tournament/dp/1801506604/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2F18IJZ0QZL2T&keywords=africa+cup+of+nations&qid=1704121168&sprefix=africa+cup+of+nations%2Caps%2C259&sr=8-1

Welcome back Beveren! Ben and Scott discuss the return of the side to the Pro League before looking at Club Brugge's defeat in Europe, Union's injury crisis and a surprise sacking at Dender. Buy me a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/belgianfootballpodcastScott's substack: https://coyneconsultancy.substack.com/

Ben, Scott and Joris sit down to talk about Sint Truiden confirming their place in the top six and what the Canaries should be aiming for during the play-offs. They also look at the bottom four and who will join Dender. Finally, there was a big result in the CPL this weekend that could determine who will be promoted to the Pro League.

Ben, Scott and Joris try to avoid talking about Anderlecht, but the side just couldn't resist making the headlines again. They also look at Union's return to the cup final and the play off situation in the Challenger Pro League.

As Ben's laptop needs a refreshment, Scott and Joris dissect a bust week for Anderlecht as they lose a valuable asset and a T1. They also talk Players Of The Week and go over the latest in the Challenger Pro League.

Ben, Scott and Joris sit together to discuss the latest in the Jupiler Pro League, including transfer news, players and moments of the week and Besnik Hasi surviving yet another crisis meeting at Anderlecht. They also talk all the goings on in the Challenger Pro League, including some very current affairs.

The lost son is back! As Ben returns, we discuss our highlights of the week in Belgian football, take a little trip to AFCON and have a quick look at what happened in the Challenger Pro League.

Scott and Joris dissect all the incoming and outgoings this week in the Belgian transfer market, they also find time to discuss an unexpected evening at The Golden Boot Awards, The Belgian Cup Quarter Finals and a look ahead to the return of european football.

As the winter break arrives and the transfer window opens, Scott and Joris analyse the early completed deals, discuss further changes at Genk and they highlight the work of a little known Belgian coach making waves at AFCON.

An early Christmas drop! Scott and Joris dive deeper into the latest T1 Changes: Nicky Hayen to KRC Genk and Rik De Mil to KAA Gent. Joris also gives us a full report on his visit to 't Kuipje for Westerlo v RAAL and we are all over all the latest from the Challenger Pro League.

Scott and Joris dissect the big news of the week as Club Brugge sack Nicky Hayen and bring back Ivan Leko. STVV continue to fly high and they look closer at Belgium's World Cup Group Stage draw v Egypt, Iran and New Zealand.

Scott and Joris review the highlights from MD 16 in the Pro League, in what is a Sint Truiden (STVV) heavy episode. They discuss Wouter Vrancken, but also Anderlecht and the new man in the hot seat at Antwerp. They even find time to discuss the impending World Cup Group Stage draw!

Scott and Joris look more closely at the situation at Cercle Brugge, praise Felice Mazzu's impact at OHL and ask questions of Westerlo. They also find time to say nice things about Anderlecht and probe Belgium's upcoming World Cup qualifiers.

It's all going wrong in Antwerp! The lads chat through who is to blame for the current situation at the Great Old and what the future might hold for the club. They also talk about Max Dean's antics against OH Leuven and player's of the week (some for better reasons than others!). They then talk second tier action and even take a brief look into the third tier of Belgian football!

Felice Mazzu is back in the Pro League! Ben, Scott and Joris talk OH Leuven's 'new' head coach and how they think he will get on at the struggling club. They also talk DAZN and TV deals before jumping into the second tier for a longer round up. Ben's piece on Mazzu's return can be read here: https://getfootballnewsbene.com/last-chance-saloon-for-felice-mazzu-at-oh-leuven/Sign up to Scott's substack here: https://coyneconsultancy.substack.com/Donate to our buymeacoffee here: https://buymeacoffee.com/belgianfootballpodcast

The international break is once again in the books and Pro League action returns to Belgium. Ben, Scott and Joris talk a surprising managerial appointment for Union, the chaos of Standard v Antwerp, Ben's trip to Brugge and European fixtures. No CPL action in this weeks episode but there will be plenty next time. Scott's substack piece on David Hubert can be found here: https://coyneconsultancy.substack.com/p/perception-and-reality

Scott and Joris review MD 10 in the Pro league, including increasing worries for Antwerp and Mechelen's best start to a season in 34 years. They find time to praise Beveren and discuss developments at Club Nxts in the Challenger Pro league

Ben and Scott run the two man show while Joris throws himself out of a plane. The duo talk Gent as a top four candidate, Genk's big week and preview the upcoming European games. They then dive into the second tier to talk Club NXT, strikers on the move in January and new ownership in Beerschot.

Ben, Scott and Joris talk Zulte Waregem and Antwerp in depth, Club's huge win over Monaco in the Champions League and predictions for Genk against Rangers. In the CPL, the trio chat about unbeaten Beveren and Kortrijk, before going full Sweeper podcast and looking up Swedish women's teams and Italian sides from the 1970s.

The Belgian Pro League returns after the international break with a few shocks and surprises. Union remain unbeaten and take PSV apart in Europe, RAAL surprise Club and Sint Truiden's unbeaten run comes to an end. The trio talk favourite transfers, Dender's survival chances (already), Union in Europe and a crazy came for Beveren in the CPL.

Scott and Joris pour over the European league phase draws for Belgian clubs and discuss a terrible week for Anderlecht on and off the park + a change of T1 at Standard and they review a busy mercato week.

After a week off, the trio return to talk a surprise team at the top of the Pro League table, European crunch points, transfers and players of the week. They also dive into the CPL and predict the main contenders for the top and the drop. If you enjoy the podcast, please do consider buying us a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/belgianfootballpodcastScott has launched a sub stack! Subscribe here for weekly articles on Belgian football: https://coyneconsultancy.substack.com/To find Ben's writing on Belgian football visit the Get Belgian and Dutch football website here: https://getfootballnewsbene.com/Ben's book on the history of the Africa Cup of Nations can be bought here:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Africa-Cup-Nations-Underappreciated-Tournament/dp/1801506604/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2F18IJZ0QZL2T&keywords=africa+cup+of+nations&qid=1704121168&sprefix=africa+cup+of+nations%2Caps%2C259&sr=8-1

Ben returns to join Joris and Scott to talk managers already under pressure, the return of a fan favourite to Genk, recent transfers, players of the week and the return of the CPL!

Scott and Joris discuss some of the week's significant transfer activity...including a new outgoing Belgian transfer record. Early Season worries for RAAL... the state of play in Europe and the return of The Challenger Pro League!

Match day one is in the books, and Ben, Scott and Joris are ready to discuss the action. The trio give far too early in the season hot takes, talk goalkeeper rotation at Club Brugge, star performers from the opening week and a brief dip into European qualification.If you enjoy the podcast, please do consider buying us a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/belgianfootballpodcastScott has launched a sub stack! Subscribe here for weekly articles on Belgian football: https://coyneconsultancy.substack.com/To find Ben's writing on Belgian football visit the Get Belgian and Dutch football website here: https://getfootballnewsbene.com/Ben's book on the history of the Africa Cup of Nations can be bought here:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Africa-Cup-Nations-Underappreciated-Tournament/dp/1801506604/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2F18IJZ0QZL2T&keywords=africa+cup+of+nations&qid=1704121168&sprefix=africa+cup+of+nations%2Caps%2C259&sr=8-1

Part two of our pre-season preview see's the side talk about the two newly promoted sides in RAAL and Zulte Waregem, as well as the rest of the sides that make up the 2025/2026 Pro League. If you enjoy the podcast, please do consider buying us a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/belgianfootballpodcastScott has launched a sub stack! Subscribe here for weekly articles on Belgian football: https://coyneconsultancy.substack.com/To find Ben's writing on Belgian football visit the Get Belgian and Dutch football website here: https://getfootballnewsbene.com/Ben's book on the history of the Africa Cup of Nations can be bought here:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Africa-Cup-Nations-Underappreciated-Tournament/dp/1801506604/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2F18IJZ0QZL2T&keywords=africa+cup+of+nations&qid=1704121168&sprefix=africa+cup+of+nations%2Caps%2C259&sr=8-1

Ben, Scott and Joris return for another season of Belgian Pro League action. This year we have split the preview show into two parts, starting with Anderlecht, Club and Cercle Brugge, Genk, Gent, Dender, KV Mechelen and OH Leuven. As per usual, the trio chat transfers, coaches and the general context around each of the clubs. Scott has launched a sub stack! Subscribe here for weekly articles on Belgian football: https://coyneconsultancy.substack.com/ To find Ben's writing on Belgian football visit the Get Belgian and Dutch football website here: https://getfootballnewsbene.com/ Ben's book on the history of the Africa Cup of Nations can be bought here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Africa-Cup-Nations-Underappreciated-Tournament/dp/1801506604/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2F18IJZ0QZL2T&keywords=africa+cup+of+nations&qid=1704121168&sprefix=africa+cup+of+nations%2Caps%2C259&sr=8-1

Scott is joined by RAALs Sporting Director David Verwilghen to discuss the Walloon clubs dramatic rise to the Pro League...in an extensive special, they cover, recruitment, scouting, operations and a whole lot more.

The 2024/2025 season is in the books! Ben, Scott and Joris talk Union's historic title victory, the European tickets and a managerial change at Gent. They also give a player of the season and young player of the season each.

With just one game to go, Ben and Scott dive into the penultimate match day in the title race. They talk the strength of both Union and Club Brugge during the play-offs before looking at a dominant performance for Cercle Brugge against Patro Eisden.

Scott and Joris review a busy week in Belgian football including an intense title race between USG and Club Brugge...a successful PO for Charleroi and the BIG impending 2 legged jump off encounter between Cercle Brugge and Patro Eisden.

Ben and Joris sit down to talk through all the action in Belgian football this past weekend. They talk title race, relegation of Kortrijk and the first leg of the promotion play-off in the Challenger Pro League. They then also talk about the cup final between Anderlecht and Club Brugge.

Scott is joined by Club Brugge fan and member of De Klokke Podcast Hans Noyelle and Anderlecht fan and member of Mauveside Max Zalcman to preview and deep dive into the 2025 Belgian Cup Final...a clash of the titans...Club Brugge v Anderlecht.

Ben, Scott and Joris return to chat through an eventful few weeks in the Belgian Pro League and Challenger Pro League. They talk Union taking the lead in the title race, chaos in play-off two and the end of the line for Kortrijk? They also talk about the chaos on the final day of the Challenger Pro League and the end of the first round of the play-offs.

Joris returns to make it a full trio as matchday three of the play-offs is in the books. The trio chat Club Brugge's huge win in the title race, chaos and composure for Sint Truiden and a crazy situation emerging ahead of the final day in the Challenger Pro League.

Ben returns to join Scott to mull over another intriguing weekend in the top two leagues of Belgian football. They talk huge results for KV Mechelen, Charleroi, Genk, Cercle Brugge and Kortrijk. The duo also talk about smoke bombs and punches as they dive into the second tier where the race for promotion is reaching its climax.

Scott and Joris review the opening MD as the Pro League POs begin and look at the latest from The Challenger Pro League as the season reaches the business end.

Scott and Joris review the final weekend of the regular season and look ahead proper to the POs..they also discuss the fallout at Cercle Brugge, and the latest in The Challenger Pro League...they also find time to discuss Belgium's upcoming double header v Ukraine.

Scott and Joris review MD 29...some sides now know their, fate, while others still have work to do...Joris gets pre POs excitement and we explore the pressure facing Anderlecht's T1 David Hubert...they also find time to discuss the main talking points in the Challenger Pro League as well!

A bumper episode sees Scott and Joris joined by former Beveren CEO Antoine Gobin to dissect in detail Challenger Pro League format change, inparticular the financial ramifications of the new format. The team also find time to analyse the detail behind the departures of Jonas De Roeck at Antwerp and Besnik Hasi at KV Mechelen in a news packed week across belgian football!

Ben, Scott and Joris make it a trident reunion as they go through all the action in the Belgian Pro League. No Challenger Pro League review this week as the potentially new format change was leaked early. They discuss the potential ramifications of this new system that will be a major departure from the current system.