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Any Given Thursday

Maxwell Brown & David Blomquist

On Any Given Thursday, football enthusiasts Maxwell Brown & David Blomquist cover all things Europa League & Europa Conference League. Match-day reactions, club spotlights, untold stories, unique narratives — if it happens on a Thursday, we"re talking about it. So from Reykjavík to Roma, Zürich to Zagreb, Bodø to Baku, and everywhere in between, join us as we explore European football beyond the oil clubs.

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01:44:04

Tottenham Hotspur win Europa League 2025!

Any Given Thursday ·

2025/05/23

Tottenham Hotspur has done it! The trophy drought is over for the Lillywhites as they hoist the 2024-25 Europa League trophy in Ange Postecoglou's 2nd season, as promised, and we're here to break it all down.First, David allows Maxwell the space to emote about the significance of his club finally getting one over the line, and to explain why his voice is shot to hell. Then we proceed with the game itself, discussing key lineup decisions from Postecoglou and Amorim, before moving on to the key

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01:37:45

Manchester United vs. Tottenham Hotspur – Europa...

Any Given Thursday ·

2025/05/19

One of the most bizarre and intriguing Europa League finals of all time kicks off on May 21, and we're here to preview this remarkable matchup between league rivals Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur. We begin with the question, "What makes a good Europa final?" What's an ideal matchup? Does United-Spurs meet the requirements? We also dive into what's made 24'-25' the season of underdogs and upsets across Europe. Then we move into the big game preview, discussing possible lineups,

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00:37:13

Tottenham and Manchester United finish the job, a...

Any Given Thursday ·

2025/05/11

It's a 2-parter this week folks! That's right, we couldn't contain all our thoughts on the semifinals to just one episode, so we've separated the Europa and Conference Leagues.In this episode, we tackle tasty the Europa League matchups - Bodo and Spurs, Manchester United and Athletic Club - where the 15th and 16th-placed teams in the Premier League advanced to the final. We discuss Spurs getting the job done in Norway with another professional and composed display, including how they were able to

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01:07:48

Betis and Fiorentina deliver a classic, Antony stars...

Any Given Thursday ·

2025/05/11

It's a 2-parter this week folks! That's right, we couldn't contain all our thoughts on the semifinals to just one episode, so we've separated the Europa and Conference Leagues. On the Conference League episode, we take a deep dive into the Fiorentina-Betis thriller that sent Betis to their first ever European final after an extra time winner from Abde Ezzalzouli. We explore the tactical matchups, including Betis' strength in transition and Fiorentina's set-piece dominance, laud the game's star

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01:35:13

Another Manchester United stunner, a confident Spurs...

Any Given Thursday ·

2025/05/05

A brilliant round of 1st leg fixtures takes us just one step from the Europa and Conference League finals!The story of the day was the shocking 3-0 United decimation of Athletic club at the San Mamés. We discuss Ugarte and Bruno's big days and Athletic's uncharacteristic defensive lapses, plus we have a hard conversation about the use of VAR in the massive penalty/red card decision that may have decided the tie. Then we move on to Spurs, who confidently dismissed Bødo/Glimt, but still have much

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00:52:51

Leg 1 Breakdowns - Europa and Conference League...

Any Given Thursday ·

2025/04/28

This is Part 2 of our preview of the Europa and Conference League semifinals!Here, we get into the bread and butter, detailing everything you need to know about tactics, matchups, players, and storylines heading into the 1st legs. We touch on Athletic Club's exceptional consistency at both ends of the pitch, Oihan Sancet's rise to stardom, problem areas for Spurs and United against more stable opponents, the reasons behind Betis' midseason turnaround, whether Djurgårdens has any shot to hang with

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00:56:29

Start, Bench, Sell - Europa and Conference League...

Any Given Thursday ·

2025/04/28

We've got a two-parter today folks! That's right, we have so much Europa and Conference League semifinal content, we couldn't contain it in just one episode. In Part 1, we play a game of Start, Bench, Loan, or Sell with starters at each position of the semifinal contestant starting 11s. We debate the player's strengths and weaknesses, the roles within their squads, and their value in the transfer market. Then we take stock of what our choices say about each club. And don't forget to tune in to

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01:27:13

The Theater of Europa Dreams, Scandinavian delight,...

Any Given Thursday ·

2025/04/21

We officially have our 8 semifinalists across our two tournaments, and we had some doozies. In the Europa, both Manchester United and Tottenham saved their seasons with victories - United dramatically so, scoring 3 late extra time goals to stun Lyon. Athletic Club moved one step closer to hosting the final in their own building, and the little club that could, Bodø/Glimt, survived a penalty shootout in Rome to advance further than any Norwegian side before them. The historic Scandinavian supremacy

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01:01:58

Breathtaking Bodo, Lyon-United late drama, 10-man...

Any Given Thursday ·

2025/04/14

The quarterfinal 1st legs are complete!The Europa League exhilarated with a dramatic Lyon-United affair (on AND off the pitch), while Rangers dug deep for a clean sheet despite playing 80 minutes with ten men. Elsewhere, Bodo kicked the day off with a masterful beatdown of visiting Lazio, and Spurs showed some promise in a 1-1 final with Frankfurt. Goalkeepers were the stars of the show - including one for all the wrong reasons... In the Conference, the big boys all got wins, though Fiorentina was

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00:57:59

Checking in on the field, our updated favorites, and...

Any Given Thursday ·

2025/04/07

Our spring break is over, and the Quarterfinals upon us!That's right, we're down to 8 teams apiece in our favorite competitions, and we're doing a check-in on each club ahead of Thursday's 1st legs. Who's hot? Who's ice cold? Who do we feel good about (Betis)? Who do we feel bad about (Spurs)? We talk form, players to watch, tactics to watch for, and more - plus some predictions for good measure. Cheers Manuel Pellegrini!

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01:41:40

Frankfurt and Lyon impress, Plzen and Lugano...

Any Given Thursday ·

2025/03/18

Our Europa and Conference Quarterfinals are set after the Round of 16 came to a close with a bang.We had multiple extra times, some sensational performances from tournament big boys, and of course, one of the games of the year, Lugano v Celje. The Slovenian side became the first to represent their country in a UEFA quarterfinal after a madcap game in Switzerland. Meanwhile, Athletic Club, Frankfurt and Lyon all staked their claim as Europa favorites, United and Spurs continue to advance with the

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01:06:23

Dramatic late Roman winners, dominant Bodo, hectic...

Any Given Thursday ·

2025/03/10

An awesome slate of Round of 16 fixtures is halfway done, and we've got all the juicy gossip for you. Well, the juicy match recaps, anyway. Join us as we break down all of last week's games and storylines, including late winners for both Rome and Lazio, Rangers' shock in Istanbul, AZ's continued mastery, and Bodo's main character energy in Europa. And over in the Conference, Vitoria and Jagiellonia impress, Celje Cinderellas, and Fiorentina frustrates once again. All that and much more. Cheers

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01:48:01

Any Given Bracket: 2011 NBA Draft

Any Given Thursday ·

2025/03/09

Our spinoff show Any Given Bracket is back, and with an all new formula.Join Maxwell in welcoming Jacob Hill back to the pod, not to talk college, but NBA! We're taking a page out of the Podfather himself Bill Simmons' book and redrafting the class of 2011. It's a strong group highlighted by a number of Hall of Famers, All-Stars, and NBA champions, but also not lacking in the downright bizarre. Jacob and Maxwell first discuss the draft order, Fran Fraschilla's expert analysis, and Jan Vesely's

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01:43:03

Ajax and Bodo through in classics, more AZ mastery,...

Any Given Thursday ·

2025/02/24

The Playoff Knockout Round closed with a bang.In the Europa, Bodo wins an instant classic in a win over Twente, a game which featured 3 goals in a span of 5 minutes of added time, Ajax survive a magnificent Saint Gilloise in extra time, a brilliant Dybala sees of Porto, and AZ stake their claim as a proper contender. In the Conference, Heidenheim experiences heartbreak at the hands of Copenhagen, Shamrock and Vikingur exit cruelly in the tightest of margins, Pafos settles the Cyprus derby, and

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01:36:10

Vikingur and Shamrock pull shocking upsets, Dutch...

Any Given Thursday ·

2025/02/17

The knockout stages are finally here, and we had a doozy of a 1st leg slate. In Europa, AZ pummeled Galatasaray, as part of a perfect day for the Dutch sides. Meanwhile in the Conference, Vikingur stunned Panathinaikos, while Shamrock took down Molde in Norway on the backs of a 16-year old debutant. We'll give you all the insight on those major upsets, as well as the big clubs which rebounded from subpar periods, plus discuss the plethora of game-altering golazos and red cards. Finally, we look

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01:32:48

Ajax surging, an all Cypriot affair, slumping Spanish...

Any Given Thursday ·

2025/02/10

The Knockout Phase Playoff round is upon us in the Europa and Conference Leagues. 32 clubs enter, but only half will advance to their respective Round of 16s, and we're here to break it all down for you. We discuss each matchup in both competitions, from the star-studded Porto-Roma to the no-less-sexy TSC-Jagiellonia, and everything in between, including an in-form Ajax, a Cyprus on Cyprus matchup, the struggling Spanish sides, and so much more. We've also got updates on January transfers, star

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01:27:38

Battles for qualification, triumphs and...

Any Given Thursday ·

2025/02/03

We were treated to our first Europa League Phase conclusion, and it certainly did not disappoint. Almost every club had something to play for, with both the knockout qualification spots and many of the Top 8 byes still in play. We cover each match, its effect on the table, and take you through the drama of the final moments which decided who made the knockout rounds and who was left out in the cold. Then we take a look ahead to the bracket, take a dip in David's coefficient corner, and speculate

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01:29:33

Kyiv and RFS stun, big clubs flirt with elimination,...

Any Given Thursday ·

2025/01/27

Our first Europa League match-day of the year!The week kicked off in dramatic fashion around Istanbul - Kyiv stunning Galatasaray on Tuesday with a comeback draw for their first point of the campaign, then Besiktas taking it to Athletic Club on Wednesday in Ole Gunnar Solskjær's first game in charge. Thursday featured a slate of big clubs going head-to-head, where Sociedad, Roma, Fenerbahce failed to show up, pushing them dangerously close to missing out on qualification. Elsewhere, Tottenham and

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01:34:41

A Europa League check in & a matchday 7 preview!

Any Given Thursday ·

2025/01/20

Our winter break is over, and that means we're diving head first back into the Europa League. We cover the upcoming Matchday 7 fixtures and qualification scenarios, plus share updates on each of the 36 participants since we last encountered them in December. A surprise cheers to Oleksandr Shovkovskiy!

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01:30:30

Dramatic results, lots of goals, and big names left...

Any Given Thursday ·

2024/12/22

Well, well, well. The final day of Conference League League play was a dramatic one. Almost every team had something to play for, and almost every game had real stakes for the final table, and thus we were rewarded with thrilling football, dramatic late results, and lots of goals! Chelsea and Vitoria sealed their top 2 spots, Cercle Brugge snuck in with the last Round of 16 bye, while Celje, Molde, and Backa Topola all claimed thrilling come-from-behind wins to qualify for the knockouts

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