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.

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Vigour & Might

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.

Cup For Grabs

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!

Still Got It

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!

The Pendulum Swings

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.

The Lights Went Out

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.

1800

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.

Better Late Than Never

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.

Vibes

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.

 A Whistle Stop via Lier

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.



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The Belgian Football Podcast is an English language podcast focusing on the Belgian Pro League, hosted by Ben Jackson alongside Scott Coyne and Joris Becq. Every week the trio chat about the biggest talking points around the league, while occasionally being joined by guests to dive deeper into some of Belgium's top clubs. For any questions/queries please email belgianfootpodcast@gmail.com We are also delighted to partner with Freelance Football Opps, who provide a weekly newsletter of jobs for football freelances, find them at https://freelancefootballopps.com/ or @FFOpps.

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