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Halftime at Midnight - Erovnuli Footy

Halftime at Midnight - Erovnuli Footy

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Halftime at Midnight - Erovnuli FootyNov 14, 2021

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We discuss the Georgian victory against Sweden in Batumi, taking you through some media reactions, and reflections on the qualifiers as a whole. We praise some of the standout players for Georgia and try to answer why the consistency is so volatile in the performances. 

Nov 14, 202140:24
"It looks like German numbers, but it's a Georgian team producing this"

"It looks like German numbers, but it's a Georgian team producing this"

We briefly discuss the recent matches against Greece and the rare victory in Kosovo. Moreover, highlighting what the U19 national team is currently doing and dive into their numbers. And @medelhavs fires a warning to Sweden ahead of the game in Batumi

Nov 04, 202150:31
"The recent darkness makes you appreciate the small things"

"The recent darkness makes you appreciate the small things"

We briefly discuss the Georgian FIFA 22 ratings, Mamardashvilis new reality in Valencia, Chakvetadzes improving form. @Medelhavs explains why it's difficult to be emotionally invested in the National Team at the moment. Finally, an observation about what happened to the talented U17 generation in 2012, where are they now?

Sep 27, 202147:30
Post Game Episode: Spain - Georgia

Post Game Episode: Spain - Georgia

What's happening in the national team? Is there something going on behind the scenes? We discuss the shocking starting eleven and performance against Spain in Badajoz. How do we move on from here?

Sep 07, 202133:27
Post Game Episode: Georgia - Kosovo

Post Game Episode: Georgia - Kosovo

Half an hour where we talk about the Georgia - Kosovo game and try to process what we witnessed. Was the selection right? Who were the bright spots? What happens next?

Sep 03, 202133:29
"It's time to become a result oriented club"

"It's time to become a result oriented club"

Do we have a Georgian coming star in La Liga? We talk about Mamardashvilis performance, Dinamo Batumis run in Europe. Dinamo Tbilisis new structure and do we finally dare to say the words "Chak is back", after Chakvetadze is back on the pitch. More on topics surrounding Georgian football in this episode

Aug 20, 202159:26
"If only that passion existed in their office"

"If only that passion existed in their office"

We stay on top of the latest transfer talk in Georgia as we have seen some moves. We also share thoughts on the first leg results for the Georgian teams in Europe, with a more in depth talk about Dinamo Tbilisi in particular. 

Jul 13, 202149:30
Special: Georgian Teams in Europe

Special: Georgian Teams in Europe

An episode about the Georgian teams competing in Europe. Who are they, what shape are they in, what can we expect from their European adventures against their respective opponents. Are the stars aligned for Dinamo Batumi? Is Gagras low profile their biggest weapon? Dinamo Tbilisi, the biggest mismanaged capital city-club in Europe? Dila to build on their previous European success? The questions are many

Jul 04, 202150:08
"Our aggressive mosquito"

"Our aggressive mosquito"

We reflect on the two friendly matches against Romania & Netherlands and discuss which players increased their chances to play the important matches in September, and also who did not. Statistics show that Mikautadze and Aburjania became the 76th and 77th player to score in the National team. Chakvetadze is ready to be on the pitch again. Also, some transfer market movement for our Georgian players

Jun 14, 202152:36
"That would be a... in the face"

"That would be a... in the face"

The National Team prepares for games against Romania and Netherlands. What should we expect from those? Sagnol has been saying and doing the right things to unite the Georgian fans. We go through more title winning Georgians in Europe (way to go!) and we also take a guess at Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's future club based on the rumors coming out recently. 

Jun 02, 202157:28
"Congratulations on the clean sheet"

"Congratulations on the clean sheet"

Is Spain becoming the new hub for Georgian footballers? We talk about the hidden Georgian gem in La Liga, and review Erovnuli Liga and particularly the derby between Dinamo Batumi and Dinamo Tbilisi. Also trying to answer the question of how Georgian football can improve on a club level.

May 16, 202154:14
"It can make or break our friendship"

"It can make or break our friendship"

We look at Erovnuli Liga so far and discuss the recent addition of Jano Ananidze to Dinamo Tbilisi. VAR is coming to Georgia and we give you our opinions on that. Locomotivi Tbilisi, the failed Georgian version of Atalanta? National team change of venue for the coming fixtures. Of course, at the end we also dive into the weekly awards.

May 03, 202147:29
"The Georgian Supra"

"The Georgian Supra"

We assess Erovnuli Liga (so far) and take a look at some teams and their current situations. Two young starlets from Dinamo Tbilisi are seemingly on the way to new clubs in Europe. Moreover, introducing our own weekly (top & flop) awards in Georgian supra style!

Apr 22, 202150:54
Guest: Zurab Tsiskaridze

Guest: Zurab Tsiskaridze

We discuss a career which few players in the world can match, as we take part of the rich and adventurous career and inside stories that central defender Zurab Tsiskaridze takes us through. We discuss his journey to the national team under Weiss, and also express thoughts on the recent qualifiers against Sweden, Spain and Greece.

Apr 07, 202101:05:49
Post Game Episode: Sweden - Georgia

Post Game Episode: Sweden - Georgia

An episode where we discuss and reflect on the game against Sweden (1-0) - post match thoughts. 

Mar 26, 202124:46
"He would be selected even if he had just one leg"

"He would be selected even if he had just one leg"

Willy Sagnol named his first ever Georgian national team squad - we go through the names, one by one. We also talk about the coming matches, mainly against Sweden. What are we expecting from this tight schedule? Find out!

Mar 23, 202151:38
"Welcomed by the Georgian bad luck"

"Welcomed by the Georgian bad luck"

We discuss the first two rounds of Erovnuli Liga, and the great start by the 18-year old Dinamo Tbilisi player. Also, Locomotivi Tbilisi experienced new addition to the team. Willy Sagnols injury list is growing, as we are sadly used to when its nearing National Team games. What do we expect in the coming weeks when it comes to squad selection and the first qualifying matches?

Mar 09, 202154:23
"There are too many good things happening at once"

"There are too many good things happening at once"

A positive week! Willy Sagnol will lead the National Team, and we go through our expectations and opinions on the appointment. We also talk about Georges Mikautadze and what he will bring to the team - moreover, two new transfer moves for Georgian players. 

Feb 22, 202153:60
"Will you celebrate if he scores against them?"

"Will you celebrate if he scores against them?"

Which players could represent Georgia in the future? We take you through a couple of players who we think could add something to the team. We discuss the most used starting eleven under Weiss, and decide to put on the coaching suit ourselves when picking our new Georgian national team. How does your own team look?

Feb 08, 202147:39
"Like a fine bottle of Saperavi"

"Like a fine bottle of Saperavi"

Where is our National Coach? What is the reason for the injury problems of Georgian players? Dinamo Batumi's super transfers, and finally the latest transfers surrounding Georgian players. 

Jan 25, 202151:26
"Bring back the streets to Georgia!"

"Bring back the streets to Georgia!"

We are joined by the English football coach Daryl Willard who speaks about his experiences in Georgia coaching at Locomotivi Tbilisi. We speak about Georgian youth development, his opinion on the Georgian football pitches, the philosophy he wants to apply, and which Georgian coach is one of the best he has worked with? We are also trying to crack the code to what needs to be done so that Georgia reach its full potential in the future.

Jan 11, 202148:23
"It was the game of the bald guys"

"It was the game of the bald guys"

How did the Swede become a Georgian football supporter 10 years ago? We talk about the Erovnuli Liga season, Xisco's departure, the future of Dinamo Tbilisi & the Georgian National Team. We look back at the era with Vladimir Weiss and speculate about the future for the national team. Which topics do you want us to cover going forward? Send your feedback to us at halftimeatmidnight@gmail.com
Dec 28, 202059:36