In the eighth episode of Hand Of Pod, Sam, Dan, Dan and Seba examine the recent (and ongoing) feud between Carlos Tevez and Argentina’s national manager Sergio Batista – and AFA President Julio Grondona. They also look back on an interesting clásico clash between Racing and Boca Juniors in Avellaneda, and look forward to the coming weekend’s matches, including a big derby clash between River Plate and Independiente. And Sam’s got confirmation of a controversial rumour from late last year that was discussed in a 2010 episode of the show.
You can listen or download (the downward-pointing arrow) right here on the blog, or subscribe on iTunes. And if you’d like to see Mystic Dan’s weekend predictions neatly laid out, just click ‘Continue reading’ below the listening widget.
Mystic Dan’s third round predictions
Bold means Dan thinks the team will win, if neither team is listed in bold he’s going for a draw.
Olimpo vs Godoy Cruz
Colón vs Gimnasia
Lanús vs Quilmes
San Lorenzo vs Racing
Boca Juniors vs All Boys
Estudiantes vs Banfield
Argentinos vs Vélez
Independiente vs River
Huracán vs Arsenal
Tigre vs Newell’s
Hand Of Pod 
Gentlemen:
Thank you for your kind responses to my question about Argentinean youth development.
All the best wishes,
Steve Amoia
Washington, D.C.
@worldfootballcm
Thanks for asking it, Steve!
How much fernet did you give Zombie to shut him up ?:)
None at all, Johnny, he prefers harder stuff. And in the soon-to-be-released ninth episode, if you listen carefully, you’ll hear him destroying a slipper in the background.