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Any Given Thursday

Any Given Thursday

By: Maxwell Brown & David Blomquist
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On Any Given Thursday, football enthusiasts Maxwell Brown & David Blomquist tackle all things Europa League & Europa Conference League including matchday reactions, tactical discussions, storyline breakdowns, club spotlights, and much more. From Reykjavík to Baku, Bodø to Nicosia, and everywhere in between, join us in exploring European football beyond oil clubs.Copyright 2025 Soccer Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
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  • Favorite moments, the best games and goals, an Ange farewell, and more! – Europa League season in review
    Jun 8 2025

    Today we take a look back at the brilliant 2024-25 Europa League campaign in full, in which Tottenham Hotspur hoisted their third UEL/UEFA Cup trophy.

    We begin by addressing the elephant in the room – the sacking of now-Spurs-legend Ange Postecoglou despite leading his side to the title. Is it a fair decision from Daniel Levy? What are the supporters feeling? And how do they move forward now without him?

    Then we turn to the matter at hand: a recap of all the best and worst moments from the UEL season, including our favorite storylines, teams, games, and goals – as well as some things we might hope to forget.

    Cheers (for the final time at Spurs) to Big Ange!

    Timecodes

    0:10 - The start and a quiz 6:30 - Ange Postecoglou sacked 16:20 - Final thoughts on Spurs title win 24:05 - The season in review 56:10 - Game of the season 1:06:55 - Goal of the season 1:15:55 - Do we like the League Phase format?

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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • Chelsea win the Conference League 2025!
    May 31 2025

    Chelsea are your Conference League champions 2025! The heavy favorites from the very start of the campaign made good on that promise, beating Real Betis 4-1 in a wickedly impressive 2nd half display.

    We break down all the key elements of the game, including how Betis caused Chelsea problems in the 1st 45 minutes, how Chelsea responded after halftime, and how Maresca ended up winning the coaching duel over Pellegrini.

    We also talk Palmer and Isco's brilliance, Antony's quiet day, and why Betis fell apart defensively, before closing with David's Conference League team of the season.

    So come hang out with us for our last match-day break down of the season as we say goodbye to this delightful tournament!

    Cheers Enzo Maresca!

    Timecodes:

    01:00 - The start 06:30 - Lineup decisions 09:30 - Betis' flying start 15:25 - Chelsea adjustments & goals 25:30 - What happened to Betis in the 2nd half? 39:40 - How did Chelsea shut down Antony? 51:10 - Chelsea & Betis summer needs 1:03:40 - David's Conference League team of the season 1:15:00 - Signing off

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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • Real Betis vs. Chelsea – Conference League Final Preview
    May 25 2025

    An epic Conference League final is upon us – easily the best we've had in the nascent tournament's 4-year existence – and we're bringing you everything you'd hope to know about both sides ahead of Wednesday's kickoff!

    Along the way, we address both streams strengths and weaknesses, what star players like Antony, Cole Palmer, and Moises Caicedo can bring to the match, who will round out the starting 11s, and who has more tactical advantages.

    We also debate the managerial matchup of Pellegrini and Maresca, what both clubs need to do over the summer, and just how significant a moment this is for Betis and their fans.

    Finally, we close by discussing some of the fun teams who have qualified for next season's Europa and Conference League, including Crystal Palace, Nottingham Forest, Celta Vigo, and Rayo Vallecano.

    Cheers Manuel Pellegrini and Enzo Marsesca!

    Timecodes:

    0:35 - The start 3:00 - What do we want from a Conference League final? 8:45 - Tactical approaches 23:25 - What would a win mean for both clubs? 29:30 - Lineups and injuries 45:05 - Who has the stronger 11? 53:20 - How will each club approach the summer? 1:05:30 - Who's qualified for next year's Europa and Conference Leagues? 1:15:50 - Betis-Chelsea predictions

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    1 hr and 22 mins
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