About Steve and Phil

Living in Lisbon since 2003, Steve Burrows is a fan of Benfica, the professional development of Maxi Pereira and watching lower league football in Lisbon. Renowned for his fearless consumption of Bifanas, Sandes de Courato and Entremeadas, Steve has taken the finest elements of Portuguese living to his heart and brings it all to the table each week on the footballportugal Podcast.

 

 

 

 

Phil\'s head Phil Town has 19 years of living in Portugal under his ever-expanding belt (Super Bock the main culprit). He had a choice when he came to live in Lisbon: support Benfica or Sporting. He chose Boavista, way up in the north, and notwithstanding the magnificent 2000/2001 season (Campeões!) and some honourable forays into Europe, things have been looking a bit bleak recently. But he’s sure that O Boavistão voltará! … with a following wind.