The Bat Boys: A Valencia CF Podcast
173 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsBat Boys: A Valencia CF Podcast is weekly show hosted by Tim Pittman @pittman021 and Sam Wilson @spacenukesam.Each week they'll discuss the latest news and match highlights of La Liga club Valencia CF.
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Episodes
Ep 18 - Atalanta, Sociedad, and Dinner with Celades
February 24, 2020 05:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBIn this episode, Tim and Sam discuss the two losses this week, against Atalanta in Champions League and Real Sociedad in La Liga: Sam’s twitter war vs. the establishment Is Celades to blame for these results? Parejo speaks out Up next at Betis Special episode with Adam Crafton from The Athletic
Ep 17 - Guest Nadir Talks Atalanta
February 17, 2020 04:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBThe Bat Boys invite Nadir, Serie A aficionado, to delve deep into the Atalanta side before the Champions League first leg. We discuss: Why Sam has such a man crush on Nadir? Who is Gasperini, the playwright, the coach? Why has Atalanta been so successful this year? And what Valencia needs to do to get a win away in Italy
Ep 16 - The Bat Boys Cope After Two Losses
February 10, 2020 15:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBSam and Tim mourn the results of the last two games against Granada and Getafe, seeing Valencia knocked out of Copa del Rey and sent back to 7th place in La Liga. Below are just a few of the items we discuss on the podcas * Lack of tactical adjustment from Celades at Getafe * The alarming performance of Diakhaby * The physical effects that begin to impact the team * Lack of rotation against Granada, a message from Celades? * Rodrigo and Parejo’s poor form * Tim’s embarrassment of adju...
Ep 15 - Transfer Market Saga Ends, The Celta Vigo Win, Benvenuto Florenzi
February 03, 2020 14:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBThe boys discuss the whirlwind winter transfer market, the Celta Vigo win, and the new signing of Florenzi. Benvenuto!
Ep 14 - Special Guest Paco Polit
January 27, 2020 14:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBIn episode 14 of Bat Boys Valencia CF Podcast, we invite the venerable Paco Polit, Valencian journalist, writer, podcaster and teacher. Amongst the sporting topics below Paco: insists the boys make 2020 the year of "being nice" why Mestalla is the greatest stadium in Spain, the importance of his english coverage, and plans this summer to hang in Valencia and watch Gaya & Parejo start for Spain We discuss the win against Barcelona: Celades and team's discipline and organized respons...
Ep 14 - Special Guest Paco Polit
January 27, 2020 14:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBIn episode 14 of Bat Boys Valencia CF Podcast, we invite the venerable Paco Polit, Valencian journalist, writer, podcaster and teacher. Amongst the sporting topics below Paco: insists the boys make 2020 the year of "being nice" why Mestalla is the greatest stadium in Spain, the importance of his english coverage, and plans this summer to hang in Valencia and watch Gaya & Parejo start for Spain We discuss the win against Barcelona: Celades and team's discipline and organized respons...
Ep 13 - Mallorca Loss, Alcacer debate continues, Barcelona match next week
January 20, 2020 17:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MB4-1 defeat at Mallorca, do we need Paco Alcacer more than ever? And up against Barcelona at Mestalla next week.
Ep 12 - Super Copa, Goalkeeper Debate, Paco Alcacer, and Youth Loan's
January 12, 2020 21:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBThis week the Bat Boys discuss the Super Copa loss against Real Madrid, including the Domenech’s blunder from a corner. This leads them to discuss: Who should be the starting goalkeeper for Valencia? Paco Alcacer is available from Dortmund for $40M, does Valencia need another forward to bolster its ranks? If not Alcacer, who? And lastly, there are three youth players on loan, two of which are making waves in the Premiera Liga at Famaliciao. Their contracts are finished in 2020, are they ta...
Ep 11 - 10 Things We're Excited for in 2020
January 06, 2020 14:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBIn this episode, the boys discuss the Eibar game, if they can mark Maxi Gomez, who is Gasperini of Atalanta, and 10 things we’re exciting and hoping for in 2020.
Ep 10 - The 10 Things We're Grateful for in 2019
December 24, 2019 17:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBThe Bat Boys discuss the top 10 things they're grateful this year, from defensive support, to Gaya, to Alemany. They then discuss the Valladolid vs. Madrid games, and lastly continue the debate: Which is a bigger game, the Ajax vs. Copa del Rey?
Episode 10 - The 10 Things We're Grateful for in 2019
December 24, 2019 17:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBThe Bat Boys discuss the top 10 things they're grateful this year, from defensive support, to Gaya, to Alemany. They then discuss the Valladolid vs. Madrid games, and lastly continue the debate: Which is a bigger game, the Ajax vs. Copa del Rey?
Amunt Episode 9 - Estos tios son la leche
December 16, 2019 14:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBIn this week’s episode the Bat Boys react to Valencia’s win against Ajax to qualify for the knockout stages of the Champion’s League. Is this a bigger win than the Copa del Rey win last year? Would we be in this position with Marcelino? They discuss all of the details and angles of this win, how the team got here and where they are going.
Ep 9 - Estos tios son la leche
December 16, 2019 14:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBIn this week’s episode the Bat Boys react to Valencia’s win against Ajax to qualify for the knockout stages of the Champion’s League. Is this a bigger win than the Copa del Rey win last year? Would we be in this position with Marcelino? They discuss all of the details and angles of this win, how the team got here and where they are going.
Amunt Episode 8 - Special Guest Armando Espinal, President of Penya Valencianista USA
December 09, 2019 14:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBIn this edition, the Bat Boys invite the President of Penya Valencianista USA fan group, Armando Espinal. We discuss the Levante derby win over the weekend, the upcoming match against Ajax, and lastly the history of Penya USA as well as Armando's history as a Valencia fan.
Ep 8 - Special Guest Armando Espinal, President of Penya Valencianista USA
December 09, 2019 14:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBIn this edition, the Bat Boys invite the President of Penya Valencianista USA fan group, Armando Espinal. We discuss the Levante derby win over the weekend, the upcoming match against Ajax, and lastly the history of Penya USA as well as Armando's history as a Valencia fan.
Amunt Episode 7 - The Indomitable Spirit of Los Che
December 02, 2019 19:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBThis week's edition of Amunt! A Valencia CF podcast has the Bat Boys discuss the midweek Champions League tie against Chelsea. They discuss the spirit of Los Che, given the circumstances this season. They also recap the Villareal win and preview the upcoming derby against Levante. Among the discussion are the importance of Gaya, Soler, and Ferran, the Saturday schedule for Valencia, Parejo as PK taker, Celades's gameday tactics, and upcoming special guest.
Amunt Episode 6 - Valencia vs. Chelsea matchup with guest Jesse Spears
November 25, 2019 15:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBThis week Amunt! invites Jesse Spears to provide a breakdown of Chelsea prior to the mid-week Champions League match. They also discuss the loss against Betis and the hope that our injured can return for a must need win.
Amunt Episode 5 - Thomas Floyd on David Villa's MLS Legacy
November 18, 2019 16:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBThis week Amunt! invites Thomas Floyd, former sports writer for the Washington Post Express to discuss David Villa's retirement and legacy in the MLS. They also discuss La Liga players in the MLS, including Carles Gil's impact on the New England Revolution.
Amunt Episode 4 - Goodbye Alemany, Lille & Granada Wins, and Betis preview.
November 11, 2019 18:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBIn this episode, Tim and Sam aka 'Bat Boys' provide a recap of the stellar week which results in two wins against Lille and Granada. They discuss the departure of Alemany and his legacy. Then they preview the match against Real Betis and the busy podcast schedule through the winter.
Amunt Episode 4 - Goodbye Alemany, Lille & Granada Wins, and Betis preview.
November 11, 2019 18:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBIn this episode, Tim and Sam aka 'Bat Boys' provide a recap of the stellar week which results in two wins against Lille and Granada. They discuss the departure of Alemany and his legacy. Then they preview the match against Real Betis and the busy podcast schedule through the winter.
Amunt Episode 3 - Themes from last 6 matches, Osasuna and Sevilla recaps, Lille Match Preview
November 04, 2019 15:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBIn this episode, Tim and Sam provide a recap of the latest run of games which find Valencia with several points among a slew of red cards. They discuss the vital upcoming Champions League match against Lille, and finally the major trends from this busy fixture of 6 games in 18 days.
Amunt Episode 2 - Lille and Atletico Match Recap, Preview vs. Osasuna and Sevilla, Celdades' sideburns
October 26, 2019 20:00 - 33 minutes - 22.7 MBThe 2nd episode of Amunt! sees Tim and Sam welcome back Alex Campolo to discuss the midweek Champions League tie against Lille. They also discuss the 1-1 tie against Atletico Madrid, and what's ahead of Valencia over the next week, which seems them facing Osasuna and Sevilla. Lastly, and maybe most importantly, they discuss Celades sideburns and haircut, the debacles of Ever Banega, and the merit of Monchi as a sporting director at Sevilla.
Amunt Episode 1 - A Chaotic Summer, Albert Celades, A Tough Month Ahead
October 23, 2019 02:00 - 25 minutes - 17.2 MBWelcome to the very first episode of Amunt, A Valencia CF Podcast! In this episode Tim and Sam invite Ligue 1 expert, Alex Compolo, to discuss upcoming Champions League match against Lille OSC. They also discuss the chaotic summer in which head coach Marcelino Garcia Toral and Director of Futbol Mateu Alemany both departed the club after disputes with owner Peter Lim. They give their opinions on the head coach, Albert Celades. They also discuss tough league matchup against Atletico Madrid.