The Scottish Football Show

We're In The Upside Down Now

Tue, 12 May 2026 08:00:00 +0100

Andrew's still M.I.A. but Findlay Marks and Laura Brannan are back once again to pour over the never-ending drama of the best Premiership race in decades.

With the possibility of Hearts winning a historic title as early as Wednesday night, we spoke to journalist and author Anthony Brown about what it would mean for the Jambos - and Scottish football - if they can finish of the season on top.

On the international scene, there were a raft of new nonsense stories surrounding the World Cup, including players having to wear 'L' plates on their shirts at the tournament.

And is two different teams both playing away games at their former home stadiums the most peak Scottish football thing of all time?!

RUNNING ORDER:
00:00: INTRO: Watching John McGinn fire Aston Villa to a European final, Ryan Christie clearly has the World Cup on his mind, and is Michael Beale really the best coach to get advice from?

07:02: WORLD CUP UPDATE: Shakira, school holidays and endless opening ceremonies...

17:32: THE TITLE RACE: Celtic eliminate Rangers from the title race and make ground on Hearts, but should all eyes be on Motherwell this week and their potential to be king-makers?

24:41: HEARTS: The Jambos are on the brink of history but it's going to be a nervy last two games. We're joined by journalist, author and Hearts fan Anthony Brown to discuss what it could mean for the Gorgie Road side if results go their way this week...and if they don't...

25:40: SPFL ROUND-UP: Killie took a huge step to securing their Premiership status, and we look at all the biggest stories from the playoffs in the lower leagues.

48:43: OUTRO

It's More Than Football Now: Hearts Special

Mon, 11 May 2026 09:00:00 +0100

Anthony Brown, journalist, author and Jambo, joins Findlay and Laura for an in depth chat about the possibility of the Scottish Premiership crown heading to Gorgie Road.

With two games to go, and two teams left in it, it all comes down to this week.

Hearts take on Falkirk on Wednesday while Celtic travel to Motherwell, before the season-ending finale to end all finales... Celtic v Hearts on Saturday.

Anthony tells us how much impact this season is having on everyone, even outside of Edinburgh, and the usual football circles.

WTF Is A 'Bye Kick'?

Thu, 07 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100

And then there were two... Andrew mirrors Rangers' deletion from the title race at the weekend by going MIA for this week's record, but fear not as Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks are still here to act as your sherpas through the chaotic landscape that is Scottish football.

Livi's relegation was confirmed from the Premiership, as was Ross County's from the Championship, but there's still so much to play for as we reach the conclusion of the season in every division.

On the international scene, there were (obviously) a raft of new rules FIFA revealed that will be implemented at this summer's World Cup, including one loophole Scotland could implement should the final group match go south...

And what's your favourite Scottish football word or phrase? Bye kick? Shy? Sclaff? Or maybe even skite?!

RUNNING ORDER:
00:00: INTRO: Where the hell is Andrew?

00:58: FUNNIES: Clyde release an ear-splitting music collaboration, cult hero Efe Ambrose does some gymnastics at Cappielow, and what on earth is a "pre-match twirly"?

14:19: PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Claudio Braga and Derek McInnes takes the top awards, but is there more to come for the Jambos?

16:19: THE TITLE RACE: Are Rangers out of the running now after defeat at Tynecastle? And can the Jambos really go the distance, or will Celtic's muscle memory as champions take them over the line?

23:58: THE DROP ZONE: Livi are down, but still all to play for in the playoff relegation spot. Are Killie finding form at just the right time?

25:40: LOWER LEAGUES: Ross County are down, but Caley Thistle and East Kilbride as coming up, with plenty of madness still to come as the playoffs get underway.

28:45: NEW WORLD CUP RULES: Amidst a plethora of new rules announced for the World Cup this summer, are there any Scotland could be eyeing up to help us qualify out of the group stages for the first time?

34:36: OUTRO

Shut it, Tennis Boy

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100

More twists and turns than Oliver Twister doing a handbrake turn whilst playing Twister and eating a Twister - the best title race we've seen in Scotland shows now sign of slowing down after another massive weekend in the top flight. Who's going to end it on top? And will they "deserve" to win it?

And if you think the title race and all its permutations is complicated, wait til you get a load of next season's European qualification process for Scottish teams! Far too much for us to get our heads around, so we invited to brilliant Gavin Noon, AKA Scotland's Coefficient, to help us unravel it all.

All this and so much more as we delve into the Player of the Year nominations, the seemingly never-ending Old Firm away fans pantomime, and Scott McKenna actually being quite good!

Join Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks once again as they tackle the big talking points from the last week in Scottish football.

RUNNING ORDER:
00:00: INTRO: Pundits swapping clothes, disappearing pens and World Cup kits for dugs.

07:10: DAZN48: Are you a content creator looking for an opportunity to cover this summer's World Cup as a Scotland fan? You could be working with Andrew...

09:26: JAMES TAVERNIER: One of the longest serving players in the top flights prepares to depart, but how will he be remembered?

14:01: PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Which Hearts or Motherwell player deserves the honour most?

17:26: SCOTT McKENNA: The Scotland defender's just won another league title abroad - is he actually quite good?!

19:29: DUNFERMLINE: Should the Pars be given an equal distribution of tickets for the Scottish Cup Final in May?

22:17: CELTIC v UNION BEARS: Are The Hoops right to demand that Rangers' ultras aren't given tickets to the final Old Firm match of the season?

28:40: SCOTLAND'S COEFFICIENT: Gavin Noon from Scotland's Coefficient helps Laura and Fin to get their heads around the increasingly complex qualification process affecting Scottish clubs playing in Europe.

35:32: SPFL ROUND-UP: From the heights of the thrilling Premiership climax to a potential new League Two champion, we look at what to expect this coming weekend after the last round of action.

51:18: OUTRO

Scotland's Coefficient... Should We Be Worried?

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:00:00 +0100

Gavin Noon from Scotland's Coefficient - the mathematical genius of Scottish football - joins us for a special episode.

Who is qualifying for Europe next season and how many rounds do they have to play before reaching the tournament?

Could Celtic really be six games away from UEFA's lowest competition?

And what is this anomaly that could see Rangers fans backing Shakhtar Donetsk when they take on Crystal Palace this week?

00:00: Intro

00:39: Where we stand, in a nutshell

01:40: Domestic v International coefficients

03:15: Can we ever turn this around again?

08:33: Smaller teams representing Scotland, is it good or bad?

12:50: How many games Hearts, Celtic, Rangers, Motherwell, Hibs and/or Dunfermline potentially face next season in Europe.

15:58: Rangers could qualify for the Champions League automatically...

£2 for Panini stickers?! Game's gone...

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100

The Scottish Cup semi-finals are done and dusted, and there will be some familiar faces meeting each other in the showpiece in May. One face that (probably) won't be at Hampden for the final, however, is pundit Michael Stewart who was barred from entering the national stadium at the weekend by the SFA. Does his exclusion set a dangerous precedent for freedom of speech in our game?

There's been endless chat about Hearts this season as they maintain the lead in the Premiership title race, but what's been going on at the top of the leagues below the top flight? We have a look around all the movers and shakers from the Championship to the Lowland and Highland Leagues.

And with Scotland heading to the World Cup this Summer against a seemingly never-ending barrage of bad news stories around the fan experience in the host country, we try to make sense of what might lie in wait for the Tartan Army in June. And maybe Oli McBurnie too?

Join Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks once again as they're fully up to pod fitness and tackling the big talking points from the last week in Scottish football.

RUNNING ORDER:
00:00: INTRO: Snoods, tiny shin pads and...sports bras?

03:37: SCOTTISH CUP: Dunfermline will meet Celtic in this year's final, but can you remember the last time the Pars faced off against the Hoops at Hampden

11:54: EXTRA-TIME: Is there any point to an additional 30 minutes in the modern game?

16:51: BANNING PUNDITS: Were the SFA right to ban Michael Stewart from covering the Scottish Cup semi-finals at Hampden?

24:04: LOWER LEAGUES: Who's looking on course for the title from the Championship down to the Lowland and Highland leagues?

30:29: SCOTLAND: What will lie in wait for fans heading over to the USA this summer?

38:05: OLI MCBURNIE: The Hull City striker has been asking Steve Clarke what it will take for him to make the World Cup squad, but was he right to do so?

41:34: OUTRO

S04 E02: We're BACK!

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0100

Yes, your feed HAS refreshed and this IS a new episode!

We couldn't let the most explosive season in Scottish football finish without us could we?

Join us - Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks every week between now and the end of the season.

We start off with a look back at some of THE most insanely cinch moments that should not be allowed to be forgotten, we look forward to the World Cup and how poor it's going to make us... and of course we are preparing for PURE CINEMA as the split approaches.

RUNNING ORDER:
00:00: INTRO
00:37: SEAON 25/26 HAS BEEN RIDICULOUS: Catch up on all the nonsense from the season so far.
20:09: SCOTLAND: The small matter of having qualified for the World Cup this summer, and Steve Clarke's provisional FIFTY-FIVE man squad!
23:26: ALCOHOL: Are we finally heading in the right direction to enjoy a pint at a game? And what are the repercussions with recent fan violence?
29:26: THE RUN IN: Cards on the table - can Hearts actually do it?
41:34: OUTRO

Party in the USA!

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 01:00:00 +0000

We're back! For one night only... to mark the greatest night of our lives.

Scotland have qualified for the World Cup for the first time in 28 years. We've topped our qualification group for the first time since 1982. Steve Clarke is now officially our most successful manager of all time. And the three greatest Scotland goals in our history came on the one night, in the most incredible 4-2 win over Denmark.

Scott McTominay, Kieran Tierney and Kenny McLean, take a bow boys. You too Lawrence Shankland.

When you go will you send back
A trophy from America?
Take a look up the railtrack
From Mexico to Canada

Join Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks for a sleep-deprived, celebratory 2026 World Cup qualification special episode.

The Strong Stench of Disappointment

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0100

It’s the end of the season and the end of an era.

Scotland bow out of the June friendlies with one win and one defeat, but should the SFA be calling time on Steve Clarke's reign ahead of the World Cup qualifiers And would someone like Big Ange be a perfect replacement... or even David Martindale?!

Ross County are down as the 24/25 season concludes fully, with everyone now fully pushing on with preparations for the next campaign. Players are already starting to move, and some eye-catching appointments have been made already by several clubs in their dugouts, including that of Russell Martin to the Ibrox hotseat after Rangers' new owners confirmed their takeover.

Join Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks one last time, as they close three seasons of podcasting about the highs, lows and batshit mental Scottish football stories.

RUNNING ORDER:
00:00 - INTRO
04:18 - INDUSTRY QUESTION: What happens in the off season when you for for a football club?
10:45 - FUNNIES: SFA candles, Steve Clarke shrines and how football can ruin your day no matter how good it is.
15:26 - SCOTLAND: Is it time for Steve Clarke to go?
24:42 - RANGERS: New owners and a new manager. Is Russell Martin the right appointment and what does it mean for Scottish football?
35:25 - NEWS: Reaction to big news at Dundee, Aberdeen and Partick Thistle, celebrating the evergreen Craig Gordon, and why Davie Martindale is the obvious choice to be the new Scotland manager.
49:24 - A FOND FAREWELL: Andrew, Laura and Fin share their memories of the last three seasons of making the show and why it's time to stop it...for now.
59:31 - OUTRO

Dandy Dons and Italian Tattie Scones

Mon, 26 May 2025 02:00:00 +0100

Aberdeen snatched Scottish Cup glory in the most dramatic fashion, ending Celtic's treble dreams on penalties.

Scott McTominay sealed his outstanding season in Italy by winning Napoli the title, scoring a potential goal of the season in the process and winning the Serie A Player of the Year. The boy can do no wrong.

And he's not the only one lifting silverware... Billy Gilmour, Lewis Ferguson, Josh Diog and Andy Robertson have all been getting in on the fun.

East Kilbride have made it to the SPFL for the first time in their history, St Johnstone have been relegated and Livingston and Ross County battle it out in the last domestic game of the season.

And oh so many managerial changes too - Derek McInnes to Hearts, Stuart Kettlewell to Kilmarnock, Tony Docherty has left Dundee and Michael Wimmer has left Motherwell... and it's not even June yet.

Join Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks for the penultimate episode of the season.

No Sugar Daddies These Days

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100

Scott McTominay is ripping it up in Serie A and the Napoli fans are signing That’s Amore.

The leagues are being wrapped up as Celtic seal the Premiership, Peterhead clinch League Two and East Kilbride edge another step closer to the SPFL.

But it’s all about the Championship this weekend as Falkirk and Livingston battle it out for the final league title, on the last day of their season.

Neil Critchley has departed Hearts, bad news for Dumbarton as their move out of admin looks to be off and league reconstruction is also off the cards, for the top flight at least.

And what did you make of Celtic’s protest against Dundee United’s ticket prices, are fans being priced out of football or are Celtic a bit pot kettle for being offended?

Join Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks for the latest news and stories from Scottish football.

00:00: Hello

00:29: Intro

05:05: Funnies

10:26: Celtic fans protest ticket prices

17:03: Hearts sack Neil Critchley

23:35: McTominay is ripping it up in Serie A

26:21: Dumbarton’s struggles continue

28:12: League reconstruction is off the table

31:19: The leagues are being wrapped up

Hampden On The Moon

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0100

Aberdeen and Celtic will meet in the Scottish Cup Final in the season finale showdown, but if Dave Cormack is to be believed, that's a hell of a journey for the Dons support...

It's all happening in the lower leagues with Livingston closing the gap on Falkirk - are the Bairns bottling it? And Peterhead host East Fife this weekend in the top of the table showdown in League Two.

Hamilton Accies have been relegated from the Championship in a dramatic turn of events last week, as they were docked 15 points.

Meanwhile, in Italy, Scott McTominay's winner combined with Bologna beating Inter Milan in the 94th minute, means our Scottish duo in Naples are now equal on points at the top of Serie A. With their head to head locked at two 1-1 draws, it means the sides could end up competing to win the league in a play off. Should we also scrap goal difference over here?!

And the PFA Players' Team of the Year is out and it's as boringly predictable as every other year.

Join Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks for the latest weird and wonderful Scottish football news.

RUNNING ORDER
00:00: Intro - Happy Easter!
02:38: Rangers are out of Europe but Ally McCoist is wonderful
05:44: Commentators not speaking through iconic moments, are you for or against it?
15:48: Funnies - Aberdeen fans not going to Hampden, Celtic fans leaving Hampden and Frosty the duck is an emotional support animal.
22:33: Rangers takeover latest and is Steven Gerrard returning to Ibrox?
26:02: The Scots ripping it up in Serie A
27:49: PFA Players' Team of the Year
33:58: Hamilton Accies are relegated, pending appeal
47:48: Lower Leagues round up

Too Many Nando's

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +0100

Not one but two Scottish sides were crowned Champions this weekend, but Rangers denied Celtic the chance to be the third in what is becoming typical Bazza Comeback fashion.

While Arbroath and Brora Rangers sealed their respective titles, St Mirren snatched the final top six spot on Split Day, denying Motherwell and Hearts.

League reconstruction is still hot on everyone's lips, would you have a 10, 12, 14 or 16 team league?

And Rangers go to Bilbao next for the quarter final second leg of the Europa League, can they pull off a shock against the favourites?

Join us - Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks, and let know if you agree with our latest moans against modern football.

TIMINGS
0:00: INTRO
02:33: AGAINST MODERN FOOTBALL
11:03: FUNNIES
14:33: NEWS
25:46: SPLIT FINAL DAY DRAMA
28:47: TITLE WINNERS
33:09: BAZBALL & BILBAO

Humbled in Hampden

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Have the wheels come off Scotland after they slip to a 3-0 home defeat to Greece. How does Steve Clarke recover from a horror show in Hampden?

Join Andrew Slaven, commentator Andy Bargh and author John Bleasedale as they dissect another disaster.

But thats not all - Dumbarton became the first club to be relegated in Scotland. How bad is it for the Sons?

Falkirk on the brink of a return to the Premiership after a 15 year hiatus.

And Neil Lennon is back in management, this time at Dunfermline.

A Pure Skoosh

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Talk about Super Sunday?! 11 goals in two derbies left us with loads to talk about this week.

Dumbarton also avoided relegation in the dying seconds... but that's only denying the inevitable for a little longer.

Scotland take on Greece in the Nations League play off, for a place in League A. But while there are some exciting young additions to the squad, we question the worth in handing call ups to boys who have played for other countries.

And just weeks on from their historic Scottish Cup win, Queen's Park have sacked manager Callum Davidson. Are the Spiders being ambitious in their aspirations, or was it a premature decision by the club?

Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks break down the biggest and funniest stories across Scottish football.

RUNNING ORDER:
00:00 - INTRO
03:29 - AGAINST MODERN FOOTBALL: The Main Event, BTS and POV.
11:22 - FUNNIES: Černý's supersoaker, silent celebrations and if only your pets could talk...
15:56 - NEWS: Callum Davidson sacked by Queen's Park, Motherwell fans leading the booze ban fight and a Caley call-up.
27:52 - SCOTLAND: Greece playoff preview, and why is George Hirst being considered?
42:37 - RANGERS: The Europa League, beating Celtic and Barry Ferguson.
55:23 - SPFL: Dundee Derby thriller, the race for the top six, and Dumbarton are safe...for now.
55:23 - OUTRO

A Midge's Bawhair

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 01:00:00 +0000

If it wasn't for two midge's bawhairs Rangers could have been going into the Europa League second leg 5-1 up on Fenerbahce. But they're still taking a healthy 3-1 advantage in over Jose Mourinho's side this week.

Join the industry-experienced; Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks for the latest ridiculous stories across Scottish football.

Meanwhile, the Scottish Cup is heading into the semi finals, Falkirk are running away with the Championship and what in the forfing forf is going on at Forfar right now?

The alcohol at games debate has reared it's head again and so too has fans being punished for pyro displays - is it right the advert for our game is also harmed in the process?

And Clyde's admin hits amateur hour as they accidently share some Only Fans content... much to Peterhead's delight.

RUNNING ORDER:
00:00: Intro
02:30: Against Modern Football: Baby mascots
04:42: The best funny stories this week
10:19: Booze
13:20: Pyro punishments
18:50: Scotland squad news
25:36: Rangers in Europe
33:58: Scottish Cup and lower leagues
48:55: Outro

Setting The World To Rights

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 01:00:00 +0000

Half time flash interviews, scrapping 0-0 draws and pubs that don't play the commentary... what do you hate about modern football?

Barry Ferguson has taken interim charge of Rangers and it has led to one of the most entertaining week's on Scottish football Twitter. The Staunch Avengers are in place and we're all here for it, get the popcorn out.

Hibs have moved third in the Premiership after beating Hearts 2-1 in the Edinburgh derby, Motherwell are back in the mix after back-to-back wins at Ibrox and Aberdeen claw back a 2-2 draw with Dundee United. The top six is heating up.

And there will be lots of away fans at Celtic Park, firstly in the Scottish Cup against Hib who have been given an extended allocation and then the Old Firm derby after the childish spat is finally over.

Join Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks for the latest news and funny stories from the wonderful world of Scottish football.

RUNNING ORDER:
01:22: Industry Question
06:30: Against Modern Football
16:19: This week's funny stories
24:24: This week's news stories
29:47: SPFL round up

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Jose Mourinho is Ibrox Bound

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 01:00:00 +0000

Philippe Clement's time at Rangers comes to an end... far later than we all expected.

And so has Kris Doolan's at Partick Thistle too. But also in the world of managerial movements, Motherwell welcome Michael Wimmer. And David Gray is essentially a new man at Hibs too these days?!

Jose Mourinho is coming to Ibrox too... but unlikely in that context. Probably just with Fenerbahce in the Europa League.

Catch up with Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks for the latest new, funny stories, industry insight and crazy goings on from the world of Scottish football.

Running order:
00:00: Intro
02:15: Industry question
08:33: The funniest stories of the week
14:10: Celtic drop out of Europe... it's all on Rangers now
22:03: The new Challenge Cup format
22:42: Managerial ins and outs: Clement, Wimmer, Kettlewell and Doolan
45:20: Hibs beat Celtic and St Mirren beat Rangers
49:15: The best of the other games

Philippe Clement’s Valentine

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 02:00:00 +0000

Philippe Clement is clinging onto his job as Rangers manager, despite suffering one of the worst defeats in Scottish Cup history at the weekend.

We talk about how this would be comparable to the world’s worst relationship, just in time for some joyful Valentine’s Day celebrations.

But the cup shock wasn’t all doom and gloom, Queen’s Park fan Enzo, from Spiders Talk Podcast, is peeled off the ceiling to join us for a chat.

Ryan Hardie continued the theme of cup shocks, scoring Plymouth’s winning goal to knock Liverpool out of the FA Cup.

And Scott Arfield returned to Falkirk for a seven-goal thriller and a poignant moment bringing the 37 shirt out of retirement.

Celtic take on Bayern Munich in the Champions League this week, Steven Fletcher is dancing with Channing Tatum and Scott McTominay is STILL on fire at Napoli.

It’s another week of Scottish football stories, with Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and Calum Brown.

00:00: INTRO

00:25: HELLOS

01:26: AGAINST MODERN FOOTBALL - managers presenting players with frames mid warm up

05:21: FUNNIES: Steve Clarke’s son, Steven Fletcher x Channing Tatum

08:19: NEWS: Ryan Hardie puts Liverpool out of the FA Cup and Scott McTominay is still on fire

12:31: CUP SHOCK: How does Philippe Clement survive this?

18:18: Queens Park fan, Enzo from Spiders Talk Podcast, joins us

26:32: SCOTTISH CUP ROUND UP: Livi the only other lower league side to progress with Queen’s Park.

31:55: FALKIRK: The return of Scott Arfield and the number 37 shirt

36:14: CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: Celtic take on Bayern Munich

40:30: OUTRO

IN THE FACE!

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 13:00:00 +0000

As the transfer window slams shut for another 6 months, we delve behind the scenes with Sky Sports' Anthony Joseph to see what makes one of the most dramatic nights of the football calendar tick.

Stuart Kettlewell has left his post at Motherwell, citing the abuse he was receiving from supporters as his main reason for walking away.

And it was an absolute coupon-buster last week in Scottish football, with many punters have to take one IN THE FACE as a whole host of surprising results cropped up.

Andrew Slaven and Findlay Marks review the many stories and nonsense from all the divisions, as well as covering the latest news and shenanigans going on in Scottish football.

RUNNING ORDER:
00:00 - INTRO
02:54 - FUNNIES: Vladimir Romanov boxing players, Ryan Kent's superb reason for moving to Iran, and Steven Thompson's brazen approach to on-field injuries
09:24 - TRANSFER DEALINE DAY: Anthony Joseph from Sky Sports joins us to give us a behind-the-scenes view of what happens on Transfer Deadline Day.
24:33 - NEWS: Kettlewell departs Fir Park, but are the fans to blame?
30:08 - OLD FIRM IN EUROPE: Celtic face Bayern Munich while Rangers wait to learn who they'll play.
35:01 - SPFL ROUND-UP: All the major talking points from all four divisions.
49:50 - BARRY NICHOLSON: Ahead of Dunfermline v Aberdeen in the Scottish Cup, we're joined by former player of both sides, Barry Nicholson, as the clubs prepare to mark the match by celebrating the life of former manager Jimmy Calderwood.
58:30 - OUTRO

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Rice Paper Transfers

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 21:00:00 +0000

If you haven't seen Barry's Biscuits yet, where have you been? Probably hiding from the storm, we'll let you off.

Celtic and Rangers are into the knock out rounds of Europe with a game to spare. It's MD8 in the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League this week.

Jota is back, Kyogo is away and it's only just hotting up as we approach the January transfer window deadline day.

And would the two Dundee clubs ever share a stadium? Join Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks as they dissect the latest weird and wonderful stories from Scottish football.

00:00: INTRO
00:25: HELLOS: Stormy weather and going up against Philippe Clement
03:43: INDUSTRY QUESTION: How much notice do you get on Transfer Deadline Day? Have you got time to make content for new or departing players?
10:18: FUNNIES: Rangers’ medical staff, dismantling a drum and Barry’s Biscuits
15:38: NEWS: Celtic and Rangers progress in Europe
20:20: NEWS: Rangers’ Diomande red card v Dundee United
22:46: NEWS: Dundee and Dundee United to merge?
27:13: NEWS: Jota and Kyogo, two ships in the night
32:19: OUTRO

Getting Off At Paisley Gilmour Street

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Rangers are scrapping their B team... so we look at what that means for youth academies and young, promising players in Scotland.

We lost two greats of the game this week, with the sad passings of Jimmy Calderwood and Denis Law.

And St Johnstone may have won in the Scottish Cup at the weekend, but they're rock bottom in the Premiership. Can they avoid the drop? Greg Browning joins us to review a disastrous season so far for the Saints.

Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks break down the latest news, nonsense and goings-on in Scottish football, including some very funny stories from the fourth round weekend.

RUNNING ORDER:
00:00 - INTRO: Getting off the train early, tatty old clothes and pubs that show rugby
08:45 - FUNNIES: Crap trophies, improvised fan barriers and Livi featuring on Radio 1
18:15 - EUROPE PREVIEW: Man Utd v Rangers
22:46 - EUROPE PREVIEW: Celtic v Young Boys
27:22 - YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: Are the Old Firm most to blame for the lack of youngsters coming through?
40:06 - NEWS: Remembering Jimmy Calderwood and Denis Law
45:43 - ST JOHNSTONE: What's gone wrong this season, with Greg Browning.
55:53 - OUTRO

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Pudding Refs and Festive Pyro

Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

We try and not get caught up in VAR-gate but refereeing decisions and pyro are the hottest topics as we head into the Christmas break.

Willie Collum has admitted his VAR team made a mistake not giving Rangers a penalty in the League Cup Final and SFA Chief Executive Ian Maxwell has again came out lambasting the use of pyro at football games.

Meanwhile, Hearts have crashed out of Europe, leaving our coefficient in a difficult place. It’s another cheery week in Scottish football!

Join Findlay Marks, Laura Brannan and Calum Brown, with special guest Martino Simcok from Mentalida Media, for the last show of 2024.

RUNNING ORDER:
00:00: Intro
00:30: Hellos
02:02: The best funny stories of the week including Danilo's Dad
07:02: The best news stories this week including Raith Rovers and Kieran Tierney
14:03: The ridiculous VAR debacle this week
27:33: Hearts impact the coefficient
36:13: Who are Ultras with Martino Simcik
54:58: Outro

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Who Are Football Ultras And Are They All Hooligans?

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:00:00 +0000

The authorities clearly don’t like the ultra culture sweeping Scotland right now but the scenes in the stands would say fans feel differently.

We’ve seen a growing connection in authorities speaking about these supporter groups in a derogatory manner, brandishing them hooligans, committing violent crimes.

So in order to move the conversation forward we teamed up with Mentalida Media’s Martino Simcik to ask who are Ultras, what ethics do they derive from and do they have a place in football?

Tino worked with The Scottish Football Show’s Fin Marks and Laura Brannan at COPA90 where he presented supporter culture documentaries. He’s long been a friend of many ultras groups around the world, so who better to catch up with on such a hot topic right now.

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Which Stadium Satisfies Your OCD?

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 03:00:00 +0000

Celtic triumphed in a classic cup final which saw six goals and a penalty shootout against city rivals Rangers.

Hearts have a huge week ahead, they’re one game away from being in Europe after Christmas for the first time in their history.

And Scotland’s World Cup draw sees us facing Greece (again), Belarus (behind closed doors) and the losers of Denmark v Portugal.

Join Findlay Marks and Laura Brannan for the latest in Scottish football, including what pitches are OCD-friendly.

RUNNING ORDER:
00:00 - INTRO
02:30 - INDUSTRY QUESTION: The Future of Broadcast Commentary
10:25 - FUNNIES: A literal fox in the box at Stranraer, and Scott Brown's new Scandi Noir drama.
17:21 - NEWS: Scotland’s World Cup qualifying group draw
28:00 - HEARTS: The Jambos aim to make history in Europe this week
34:11 - LEAGUE CUP FINAL: Celtic take the silverware once again, but do Rangers have cause for renewed hope?
50:20 - OUTRO

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The BIG League Cup Final Preview

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 03:00:00 +0000

You might not have heard of them before, but two little clubs called Rangers and Celtic are competing for the first silverware of the season this weekend.

Whilst the Hoops have been in imperious domestic form, their cross-city rivals have stuttered for most of the season so far. But this is an Old Firm cup final, which means absolutely anything can happen.

With Andrew and Laura currently in the midst of broadcasting madness, Findlay Marks was flying solo this week as he caught up with Joshua Barrie from The Rangers Review and the host of Celtic AM, Hamish Carton, to preview both clubs in depth going into the League Cup final.

RUNNING ORDER:
00:00 - INTRO
02:06 - RANGERS: with Joshua Barrie from The Rangers Review
23:10 - CELTIC: with Hamish Carton from Celtic AM
35:00 - OUTRO

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Old Men Shouting At Clouds

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 21:00:00 +0000

Hibs have moved off the bottom of the table, leaving Edinburgh rivals Hearts rooted to the base instead.

Meanwhile in Europe, Rangers are treating their fans to Thursday nights under the lights but continuing to punish them at the weekend.

Scotland assistant manager John Carver has taken on another job, Scott McKenna is on fire against Barcelona and there’s been a change ahead of the World Cup qualifying draw later this month.

It’s also been 30 years since they were dancing in the streets of Raith. Join Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks as they look back on Raith Rovers' 1994 League Cup win.

RUNNING ORDER:
00:00: Intro: Is it officially Christmas now?
05:47: Industry question: The lowdown on vertical highlights
13:55: Funnies: Sofascore, Tony Watt’s chippy boots and the broken Livingston bus
23:11: News: Scotland’s World Cup qualifying group change
25:01: Your weekly Scott McTominay update, Scott McKenna and Lewis Ferguson
29:20: John Carver
30:52: Raith Rovers: Where were you 30 years ago?
34:08: Edinburgh is green and white
41:14: Rangers in Europe
45:35: Scottish Cup third round
48:02: Outro

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League A? OK Doak

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000

More late drama in League A as Scotland rescue their place in the top division, for the time being, thanks to Andy Robertson’s last minute winner against Poland.

Finishing third means we miss out on Pot 1 for the World Cup qualifiers but there’s a small chance we can still make it into Pot 2. And we now face a play off to stay in the top flight, thanks to John McGinn and captain Robbo, rather than automatic relegation which seemed inevitable earlier in the tournament.

Andrew Slaven is joined by TNT Sports’ Laura Brannan and Melbourne City’s Findlay Marks as they break down why this is a big result for future qualifications.

Meanwhile, elsewhere Dumbarton are going into administration, Rangers boss Philippe Clement is being linked with the Belgium job and Timmy Mallett is a Stranraer fan?!

RUNNING ORDER:
00:00: INTRO
28:11: INTERNATIONAL ROUND UP: Scotland beat Croatia and Poland, and here’s all the permutations ahead of the World Cup draw
24:38: NEWS: Dumbarton are struggling and is Philippe Clement leaving Rangers?
29:52: FUNNIES: Remember Timmy Mallett?! And another John McGinn story to make you love him even more.
34:48: OUTRO

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Modric, Lewandowski and the GOAT McTominay

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000

It's the Modric and Lewandowski show this week... or will our star man Scott McTominay bag the headlines instead?

Scotland head into their final international break of the year as the Nations League comes to a close and second place is still up for grabs between us, Croatia and Poland.

But what about the squad? Cieran Slicker is in for the first time, Nicky Devlin is in from the start this time and is Lennon Miller unfortunate to miss out?

Meanwhile, we speak to Edinburgh Reporter Callum Napier about the pressure David Gray is facing at Hibs right now.

And Celtic hit new decibel levels last week when they beat Leipzig in the Champions League... what's the loudest game you've been at?

Join Findlay Marks, Laura Brannan and Calum Brown for the latest instalment of fun and games in Scottish football.

RUNNING ORDER:
00:00: Intro
01:56: Industry question: Do you get starstruck?
09:39: Funnies: Inc Michael Gove, Donald Trump and Atalanta
12:51: Jim Goodwin and Ray McKinnon news
16:19: Celtic hit new decibel levels
23:51: Focus on Hibs
33:00: Scotland's double header v Croatia and Poland

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It's Showtime!

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 02:00:00 +0000

It's Showtime! St Mirren fans were just one group that put out a stunning pre-match display in support of their club last week in Scottish football. But do these displays, especially pyro ones, go too far?

On the pitch, we're heading for yet another Old Firm final, as both Rangers and Celtic saw off their semi-final opponents to reach the Premier Sports Cup Final in December. Was it a missed opportunity for Aberdeen and Motherwell though?

And we look ahead to the big European fixtures concerning our clubs this coming midweek, as well as rounding up all the best action from around the domestic leagues.

Join Melbourne City's Findlay Marks, Scottish Football Forum's John Bleasdale and Sky Sports' Andrew Dickson for the latest news and stories.

RUNNING ORDER:
00:00 - INTRO
02:31 - INDUSTRY QUESTION - How do clubs operate when surrounded in off-field negativity?
09:29 - PYRO & FAN CULTURE - St Mirren's epic Beetlejuice tifo, and why pyro continues to be a concern for some in the stands
16:21 - FUNNIES - Stranraer striker remixes and the best Scottish football Halloween outfit of all time
19:35 - NEWS - Lewis Ferguson returns from injury and why that's great news for Scotland
22:57 - PREMIER SPORTS CUP - Celtic 6-0 Aberdeen
27:40 - PREMIER SPORTS CUP - Motherwell 1-2 Rangers
42:19 - SCOTTISH TEAMS IN EUROPE - Can Hearts give a hiding to Heidenheim?
49:26 - SPFL ROUND-UP - All the best facts and stats from the Prem down to League Two
54:30 - OUTRO

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Day of the Dons

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Forget Night of the Day of the Dawn, it's all about the Night of the Day of the Dons this Hallowe'en week.

They've got a bumper few days as they take on Rangers on Wednesday and Celtic on Saturday. The Ibrox side are the final Premiership team that will try and stop Aberdeen's incredible unbeaten record so far, while Celtic go head to head with them at Hampden for a play in the Scottish League Cup semi final.

Andrew Slaven is joined by Laura Brannan and John Blaesdale for another week of Scottish football delights, including the Scottish Cup second round, Inverness Caledonian Thistle going into admin and Stephen Robinson's contract extension at St Mirren.

And what about that incredible week for our sides in Europe? For the first time ever, all three sides kept a clean sheet on the same week. Gavin from the very popular Twitter account Scotland's Coefficient joins us to break down the numbers.

And we look at fan media, what future does it have in our game?

RUNNING ORDER:
00:00 Intro
02:57: Industry question: What future does fan media have in football?
10:17: Funnies: Christmas jumpers, Threave Rovers v Stranraer, Jim Goodwin back at Pittodrie
13:20: News: Inverness are in admin
20:01: We geek out over Scottish teams in Europe
40:17: Aberdeen are still on fire
44:26: SPFL preview/roundup

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When Success Is Your Own Demise

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0100

It's international break again which means yet more heartache for Scotland fans. This time thanks to a 95th minute equaliser against Croatia being ruled out by VAR.

(Spoiler, Laura doesn't like VAR).

Next up, it's Portugal, but is being relegated to League B really a bad thing?

The team also discuss YouTube as a streaming platform for live matches, is this the future we're getting a taste of? Over 200,000 tuned in to watch Scotland for free at the weekend.

Meanwhile, Ian McCall has left Clyde, Hearts are on the verge of announcing Neil Critchley and why do clubs pay kit manufacturers for their strips?

Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks break down the latest stories across Scottish football.

RUNNING ORDER:
00:00 Intro
02:06: Funnies
05:17: Industry
13:27: Hearts
17:25 Ian McCall
23:28 Scotland
35:54 YouTube
47:33 Outro

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SuperCaleyPessimisticCelticAreAtrocious[InEurope]

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 14:00:00 +0100

Naivety or arrogance... what's the reason for Rangers & Celtic's European downfall last week?

You can't blame Hearts though, who struck a stoppage time winner in Baku. Who had the side stuck bottom of the Premiership as Scotland's coefficient savours?!

Meanwhile, Craig Levein has shown his rock 'n' roll past admitting he used to sport a nipple ring back in the day.

And it's disturbed Laura so much she's now getting him mixed up with Steve Clarke!

It's good fun and laughs this week as the team look forward to the Scotland double header v Croatia and Portugal. Join Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks for the latest news and stories.

RUNNING ORDER:
00:00 - INTRO
02:46 - INDUSTRY QUESTION - How does the international break affect clubs?
10:05 - FUNNIES - Craig Levein's body mods and McTominay pizza
14:37 - SCOTLAND - Previewing the upcoming matches against Croatia and Portugal, including an interview with a Croatian journalist
31:07 - INVERNESS CALEY THISTLE - Stevie Riley from The Wyness Shuffle Podcast joins Laura and Fin to talk about the grave state of things at the Highlanders
43:38 - SCOTTISH TEAMS IN EUROPE - Why are our biggest clubs routinely so poor on the continental stage?
57:54 - OUTRO

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Cold Blooded Hearts

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 01:00:00 +0100

The rumours are rife following the two managerial departures in the Scottish Premiership, with Simo Valakari being tipped for St Johnstone and Gareth Aisworth being linked with Hearts. Yes, an actual rockstar front man, can you imagine the headlines.

We look at what actually happens in press conferences and how it's divided between broadcast, digital and written media.

Dundee United and Hearts score late winners as Falkirk's incredible run of unbeaten league games end at a grand total of 43.

And the Scotland squad is due to be announced, just as Austin McPhee steps down for personal reasons.

Join the original trio as Laura Brannan returns from holiday to chat all things Scottish football with Andrew Slaven and Findlay Marks.

RUNNING ORDER:
00:00: Intro
00:23: Welcomes and personal news
05:04: Industry Q&A: How do press conferences actually work?
16:22: Dundee's bad week
19:40: St Johnstone are managerless
23:12: Hearts have been linked with a rockstar
26:51: Scotland chat
31:34: Alcohol at football
33:20: The SPFL round up
48:59: Outro

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Yer Da's A Lino

Tue, 24 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Sacking Season is upon us once again, with Hearts' Steven Naismith the latest manager to get his P45. Just what is it about this time of year that forces clubs to take such extreme measures?

Falkirk gave a magnificent account of themselves against Celtic in the League Cup and, although they fell short in the end, it could be shaping up to be another memorable season for the Bairns. We'll round up the latest headlines from the Championship, League One and League Two.

And usually match officials will take pelters from the crowd at matches, but there was rapturous applause for one particular hero in the Highlands this weekend who saved a match from being postponed.

Join Andrew Slaven, Findlay Marks and Calum Brown for the latest weird and wonderful Scottish football news.

RUNNING ORDER:
00:00 - INTRO
02:37 - WORKING IN FOOTBALL - The best career advice you've been given
09:44 - NEWS - A hero in the Highlands
14:12 - NEWS - Naismith, Levein and Murray all sacked
26:57 - NEWS - One football fan and his dog make history
27:34 - PREMIERSHIP ROUND UP
28:45 - LEAGUE CUP ROUND UP
34:32 - SCOTTISH TEAMS IN EUROPE
39:15 - CHAMPIONSHIP, LEAGUE ONE & LEAGUE TWO ROUND UP
45:48 - OUTRO

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A Spit, Slap and Tickle

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 01:00:00 +0100

Jimmy Thelin is at it again, another week, another win. As Aberdeen stretch it to 10 out of 10 at the start of the season, we’re joined by Dons fan and host of Red Tinted Glasses, Glen Schreuder.

VAR is back on the lips of everyone again, partly because of the decisions that happened in the Celtic v Hearts and St Mirren v Kilmarnock games at the weekend. But also because Head of Refs, Willie Collum, now has his own show to explain the thinking behind the decisions, which can only be a positive, right?

Dundee United have been called out for selling virtual pieces of grass for a whopping £30 and Celtic head into their first Champions League game this week.

Join Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks for the latest weird and wonderful Scottish football news.

RUNNING ORDER:
00:00: Intro
01:56: Life in the football industry - Working for the team you support
10:00: Why have Dundee United fallen for NFTs?
15:02: Rangers' chairman John Bennett steps down
16:54: The SFA's new VAR show
22:30: Thelin's on fire
32:42: SPFL round up including Rooney Tunes in Paisley and is Steven Naismith under pressure?
45:17: Outro

The Tennent's Effect

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 23:00:00 +0100

We're back. A little later than planned but season three of our podcast gets underway here.

Join us - three football producers Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks - for the latest news and stories from Scottish football.

Together we reflect on Scotland's Nations League double header and how the defeats to Poland and Portugal did anything but ease the EURO 2024 hangover.

Craig Levein has been cited for being a sore loser, Rangers are heading back to Ibrox and how did we get into working in football? We delve into your industry questions.

Get in touch in the comments below.

RUNNING ORDER:
00:00: Intro
00:26: Welcome back after a long and busy summer
08:22: Industry Q&A: How did you get into working in football?
21:46: The biggest news stories of the week: Craig Levein, Rangers and Aberdeen (Duk is back!)
31:02: Scotland round up, why have we fallen off a cliff?!

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Are You Ready For The 2024/25 Season?

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 17:00:00 +0100

We're coming back for our third season... but you'll have to wait just a little bit longer.

Auf Wiedersehen, We’re Off To Germany // EURO 2024 Preview

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 06:00:00 +0100

We’re the famous Tartan Army and we’re off to Germany.

The wait is finally over. The bags are packed. The time has come. We’re going to EURO 2024.

Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and John Blaesdale warm up for the big one, looking at the changes to the final squad, the fans that are making the journey over and who should start the opening game of the tournament.

They also look at the opposition, chatting to Archie Rhind-Tutt on Germany, Craig King on Switzerland and Abel Meszaros on Hungary.

RUNNING ORDER:
00:00: Intro
04:31:The final squad, the friendlies and Craig Gordon’s Hampden bow
06:15:The lowdown on Germany
26:37:The Tartan Army invasion - best fan stories
35:53:The lowdown on Switzerland
43:12:Who should start v Germany?
55:56:The lowdown on Hungary
61:02:Predictions

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Scotland v Hungary Preview with Abel Meszaros

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 06:00:00 +0100

In the third of our four special episodes building up to EURO 2024, we turn our attentions to Hungary.

They will be the final team lying in the path of qualification from the group stages to the knockout rounds for the first time in Scotland's history.

Laura Brannan catches up with Hungarian analyst and reporter Abel Meszaros for the lowdown on the opposition.

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Scotland v Switzerland Preview with Craig King

Sun, 09 Jun 2024 07:00:00 +0100

In the second of our four EURO 2024 special episodes, we turn our attentions to Switzerland.

Arguably our most important game of the group stages, Scotland take on Switzerland in the second round of matches on Wednesday 19 June in Cologne.

Reporter Craig King, who has done work for FC Basel, Sky Sports and BBC 5 Live, joins Laura Brannan for a look ahead to the crunch tie.

What are Switzerland's chances? Have our players crossed paths with many of theirs? And what are the Swiss fanbase like?

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Germany v Scotland Preview with Archie Rhind-Tutt

Sat, 08 Jun 2024 02:00:00 +0100

In the first of our four EURO 2024 special episodes, we turn our attentions to Germany.

They're not only this summer's hosts but also Scotland's toughest rivals in Group A. Our fixture will open the tournament on Friday, 14 June in Munich.

Bundesliga reporter Archie Rhind-Tutt, who is most seen on ESPN, joins Laura Brannan for a look ahead to the hotly anticipated fixture.

How is Germany's squad shaping up? What can we expect from the German fans? And is this the right time to play Germany or have they found their grove again?

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A Cornrow Starting XI

Tue, 28 May 2024 05:00:00 +0100

Have you booked your haircut for Germany?

Stuart Armstrong is sorted. Lyndon Dykes is sorted. Are we going to have a team of cornrows lining up in our first game?

But before all focus turns to EURO 2024 we round up the end of the domestic season.

Ross County are safe, Celtic win the Scottish Cup and the ban on plastic pitches looks imminent.

And wtf is going on at Inverness?! Just days after being relegated to League One they've announced they're moving their training base to Fife. The timing couldn't be better...

Join Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks for the penultimate episode of 2023/24.

RUNNING ORDER:
00:00 Intro
04:34 Looking back on our pre-season predictions
08:00 Armstrong and Dykes' new hair cuts
11:47 Celtic admin culture
12:33 The latest instalment of "other leagues are more tinpot than ours".
16:53 The Scotland squad announcement
27:48 The ban on plastic pitches is coming
36:20 Caley Thistle are moving house
47:57 Ross County the cockroaches
51:55 Celtic lift the Scottish Cup
57:44 Rangers' European fate
59:47 Outro

Jobs For The Boys

Tue, 21 May 2024 08:00:00 +0100

Sh*t's getting real... Steve Clarke is naming his Scotland squad ahead of Euro 2024.

Tartan Scarf's Gordon Sheach joins us to dissect the players who are likely to feature.

Some new jobs have been handed out this week, but do Malky Mackay and Willie Collum's new roles reek of who they know?

Sky Sports' Anthony Joseph looks back on Celtic's third title in a row and what Brendan Rodgers needs to do in his second season in charge.

And Ross County were one goal from safety but will now go into the play-off final against Raith Rovers, can they pull off another great escape and ensure their top flight status?

Join Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks for the latest news and fun around Scottish football.

RUNNING ORDER:
00:00 - HEADLINES
00:30 - INTRO
01:29 - FUNNIES // Santa delivering the Premiership trophy, Super John McGinn's Sevilla soft spot and a racoon on the pitch
09:32 - NEWS // Hearts' potential Euro windfall
11:38 - NEWS // Hibs sack Nick Montgomery, two legends bow out and Malky Mackay enters the fray.
18:00 - NEWS // Willie Collum is announced as the new Head of Refereeing.
25:46 - SCOTLAND // Previewing Steve Clarke's squad for Euro 2024 with The Tartan Scarf’s Gordon Sheach
40:37 - CELTIC // Reviewing the newly crowned champions' season under Brendan Rodgers, with Sky Sports' Anthony Joseph.
52:15 - SPFL // Rounding up all the latest action from the last weekend of the Premiership and play-offs
59:19 - OUTRO

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Nil Points For Rangers

Tue, 14 May 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Celtic put one hand and a pinky on the Scottish Premiership trophy after defeating Rangers 2-1 in the final Old Firm derby of the season.

Meanwhile, at the other end of the SPFL, East Kilbride are sitting on a 2-2 draw from their Pyramid play-off first leg against Stranraer.

The Kilby boss Mick Kennedy joins us to chat about the big finale next weekend as well as his own business, in charge of Black Rooster.

Andrew Slaven is joined by TNT Sports’ Laura Brannan and Melbourne City FC’s Findlay Marks as they wind down to the end of the season and prepare for EURO 2024.

Nick Montgomery is under growing pressure at Hibs, St Johnstone are struggling in the play-off spot and how has Andrew never heard of the Peter Lovenkrands dog story before?!

RUNNING ORDER:
00:00: Intro
04:23: Funnies including Lovenkrands, Eurovision and the Cologne mayor
10:27: Queen of the South's new boss Peter Murphy
14:10: Scotland squad update
16:35: East Kilbride manager Mick Kennedy
30:20: St Johnstone 10 years on from winning the Scottish Cup
35:15: SPFL round up including Motherwell thrashing Ross County and Aberdeen sweeping past struggling Hibs
43:40: Celtic sink Rangers with two games to go

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Scottish Football Oscars: Who is POTY?

Tue, 07 May 2024 05:00:00 +0100

It’s awards season but it’s far from a night at the Oscars… why is the PFA awards ceremony not the end of season party?

TNT Sports’ Laura Brannan and Sky Sports News’ Andrew Dickson join Andrew Slaven to break down the weird and wonderful Scottish football news including all the winners from the awards night.

Falkirk are the Invincibles, Philippe Clement takes the bait from Brendan Rodgers and it’s ok folks, Scott McTominay’s knee is not dead, like we first feared.

BEIN Sport’s Calum Brown joins the show to dissect Livingston’s relegation to the Championship and whether Davie Martindale can steer the Lions back to the top flight anytime soon.

RUNNING ORDER
00:00: Intro
01:35: Funnies
04:33: Who will televise the extra 20 games next season?
07:23: Celtic v Rangers preview
14:02: Managerial departures
16:47: Euro 2024 preview: 26-man squad and the latest injury news
21:20: PFA Awards: Manager and Goal of the Season
33:25: BEIN Sport's Calum Brown dissects Livingston's campaign
43:18: Premiership round up
43:51: Championship round up
44:53: League One round up
46:02: League Two round up
47:18: PFA Awards: Young Player and Player of the Year
52:32: Outro

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An Appointment With A Fish Supper

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0100

The integrity of the pyramid play-off system is on the rocks as Buckie Thistle gear up for war with the SPFL and SFA.

The Highland League winners have been denied a play-off spot as they don't have the bronze licence needed to enter the league system, but that's absolutely not the end of the matter.

Former Press & Journal writer Dave Edwards joins Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and Anthony Joseph to break down the messy situation.

Meanwhile, Scotland's injury worries get worse with Scott McTominay and Kieran Tierney the latest on the treatment table.

And it's all heating up in League Two, will Stranraer survive or is Clyde going to complete a huge comeback?

Dundee United were also crowned champions at the weekend, but the Raith Rovers twitter account didn't enjoy Airdrie's guard of honour BEFORE it was official.

And where do you stand on comically large adult mascots holding hands with footballers? There’s nothing dull in Scottish Football…

RUNNING ORDER:
00:00 - Intro
03:38 - Funnies: The Inbetweeners memes, trophies for second place and adult mascots
12:04 - News: Scotland's injury crisis continues
18:09 - Buckie Thistle's play-off battle
39:22 - Premiership round up
42:58 - Championship round up
44:11 - League One round up
42:42 - League Two round up
46:09 - Goodbyes

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40 Years On With Maurice Malpas: When Roma Cheated Dundee Utd Out Of European Glory

Sat, 27 Apr 2024 13:00:00 +0100

It's all about league title success for Dundee United right now but this time 40 years ago the focus was all on European football.

The Tannadice side could have got to the final of the European Cup if it wasn't for a hugely controversial referee bribery taking place in their semi final second leg away to Roma.

In the story that could have been, United legend Maurice Malpas joins us for a look back on an incredible era in the club's history.

‘Stotland’ Players Are Falling Apart

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 01:00:00 +0100

We may not get an Old Firm title decider in the league but Celtic and Rangers will go head to head in the Scottish Cup final for the first time in 22 years.

Laura Brannan and John Blaesdale join host Andrew Slaven for a look back on an incredible semi final between Aberdeen and Celtic and a not-so-dramatic clash between Rangers and Hearts.

The Scotland players are being hit by injuries just a month before the Euros squad is announced, we just can't bear to watch the end of the season anymore.

And Dundee United have all but wrapped up the Championship title. But as well as that, we look back to 40 years ago when they almost won the European Cup.

Maurice Malpas joins us to reflect on a wonderful era at Tannadice and a not-so-wonderful semi final tie with Roma that ended in controversy.

RUNNING ORDER:
00:00 - Intro: Have you ever seen A Shot At Glory?
04:16 - Funnies: Grammer mistakes and Ally McCoist loves AC/DC.
08:26 - News: Scotland's injury crisis, the Cerebral palsy World Cup, Buckie Thistle win the Highland League and the PFA Team of the Year.
23:27 - Scottish Cup semi final round up
34:45 - Which clubs will reach Europe now?
40:09 - Dundee United's glory days with Maurice Malpas
53:30 - Pitch invasions before you've even won the league
57:16 - Goodbyes

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See You Jimmy

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +0100

Rangers title tilt was trashed by Ross County who, themselves, ended their hoodoo with their first every victory over the Gers. How much does that affect the top and bottom of the Premiership tables?

Motherwell’s equaliser against Hibernian meant that neither club made the top six - the result instead confirming Dundee position in the top half of the table for the final matches of the season.

And could Aberdeen be about to announce Elfsborg Manager, Jimmy Thelin as their new boss?

Andrew Slaven is joined by commentator & author Andy Bargh and Melbourne City’s Creative Director, Findlay Marks, to discuss all of this and much more.

RUNNING ORDER:
00:00 - HEADLINES
00:28 - INTRO // Jaap Stam, James Horncastle and rubbish punditry
04:43 - FUNNIES // We need to talk about Robbie Nielsen, and farewell to the Spaghettihad
08:36 - ABERDEEN // Who is their proposed new manager, Jimmy Thelin?
17:09 - MOTHERWELL // Could a new investor be incoming?
22:00 - SCOTTISH CUP // Previewing Aberdeen v Celtic and Hearts v Rangers
28:17 - SPFL // Sensational Staggies, determined Dundee and the Marley Watkins situation at Killie...
40:08 - OUTRO

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No Drug Can Compete With This

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 19:00:00 +0100

Drama at the top, drama in the middle and another league title is wrapped up, what a weekend in Scottish football.

Rangers and Celtic fought it out in a 3-3 draw to keep the title race hot and spicy, while the top six split was sizzling away nicely ahead of next weekend’s finale.

Stenhousemuir clinched their first ever league title and promotion to League One, Falkirk continue to stretch for the Invincibles title and St Mirren secured back-to-back top six finishes.

Meanwhile the team chat about Dundee’s pitch and whether they should be allowed to host games, Robbie Neilson’s dodgy French accent and Craig Levein’s latest soundbite.

Join Andrew Slaven, Findlay Marks, Laura Brannan and Anthony Joseph for the latest stories across Scottish football.

RUNNING ORDER:
00:00: Welcome to E33
00:26: Introductions
03:34: Let's have a laugh: Craig Levein, Robbie Neilson and Theo Bair
08:16: A classic Old Firm clash
22:50: Dundee's pitch and the battle for top six
34:58: The SPFL round up - St Mirren are flying, Arbroath are going down and Falkirk are still Invincible
37:44: Stenny are League Two champions
44:37: Outro

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Nae Don Dawns For The Dons

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 01:00:00 +0100

We’re talking Old Firm and in this case, everyone wins. The away fans are coming back - the SPFL have helped Celtic and Rangers come to an agreement that’ll see the derby return to normal next season.

What is going on at Aberdeen? Another week and yet still no manager, why does no one seem to want the job?

Andrew is joined by Sky Sports Anthony Joseph and TNT Sports Laura Brannan as they review the weekend’s events, including newly crowned League One Champions Falkirk, the spectacular Hibs pinball machine and whether the top six dream is over for Motherwell.

RUNNING ORDER:
00:00: Intro
02:38: The latest funny stories
09:49: Ticket allocation at Old Firm games
19:44: Falkirk clinch League One
23:57: Scotland squad injury update
27:17: What's going on at Pittodrie?
35:04: Motherwell's top six dream
37:37: St Johnstone draw with Dundee
40:15: Championship round up
41:21: League 1 round up
42:37: League 2 round up
44:27: Outro

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We’re Going To Need A Bigger Badge

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 01:00:00 +0000

It’s that time of year when it’s all about the silverware, but we still can’t get away from some classic shithousery at the same time.

Airdrie lifted the Challenge Cup, denying the embarrassing prospect of a Welsh team winning a Scottish competition. And both Falkirk and Stenhousemuir could wrap up the League One and Two titles respectively this coming weekend.

Clyde 1 producer and Bairns fan from the Falkirk Daft podcast, John McInally joins us to chat about the possibility of finishing the season as Invincibles.

It was also another big international week as Scotland played two of their four warm up friendlies for Euro 2024 this summer, but let's face it, after an hour in the Netherlands things just went from bad to worse over the next 120 minutes.

And what about Rangers redecorating the Hearts dressing room without permission? We question whether the badge gate outrage was justified.

As ever, Andrew Slaven is joined by Findlay Marks and Laura Brannan to dissect the latest news and ridiculous stories to come out of Scottish football.

RUNNING ORDER:
00:00 - HEADLINES
00:25 - INTRO // Why was Andrew late to the pub?
02:11 - FUNNIES // John McGinn puts Ollie Watkins in his place
06:54 - NEWS // Crawford Allan quits as Head of Referee Operations
10:48 - BADGE GATE // Rangers "deface" Tynecastle
17:30 - KEITH // Another goalkeeper on the scoresheet
19:57 - SPFL TRUST TROPHY // Airdrie beat TNS to silverware
25:25 - FALKIRK // John McInally joins us
32:33 - SCOTLAND // Defeats to Netherlands and Northern Ireland
47:54 - CHAMPIONSHIP // Dundee United cut Raith Rovers' ticket allocation
53:04 - LEAGUE ONE // The latest news in the third tier
54:17 - LEAGUE TWO // Bonnyrigg sack manager Robbie Horn
55:59 - OUTRO

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Kate Middleton or Aberdeen’s New Boss, Who Will We See First?

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 01:00:00 +0000

The nation is waiting with bated breathe, the conspiracies are hot on social media and the press are going strangely quiet. But enough about Aberdeen still not appointing a new manager, where is Kate Middleton?

Laura Brannan is joined by Findlay Marks and John Blaesdale to asses the latest in the Pittodrie saga and look ahead to the international break.

Scotland are away to Netherlands and home to Northern Ireland, but how will Steve Clarke shape up without Callum McGregor?

There was 18 minutes of madness at the weekend as Kilmarnock came from 2-0 down to win 5-2 in the race for Europe.

And are you having a laugh, Dundee? The Dens Park pitch fails to deliver as Rangers - and the TV cameras - are forced to cancel their plans.

RUNNING ORDER:
00:00 - HEADLINES
00:30 - INTRO // #KateGate and Euro 1996 tat
04:54 - NEWS // Dens Park pitch
13:19 - NEWS // Europa League defeat for Rangers
21:016 - ABERDEEN // Where is the new manager?
27:50 - SCOTLAND // The warm up for Germany
40:07 - SPFL // Including Kilmarnock's incredible comeback
52:10 - OUTRO

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What Are You Doing Adidas?

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 01:00:00 +0000

Have you seen the two Scotland tops that have been leaked?

The home has a not-so-tartan-pattern with yellow flashes down the sides. The away is mint green and purple.

Are you hoping they're real or like the team this week, do you wish Adidas would just play is straight?

Andrew Slaven is joined by Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks as they dissect the week's latest Scottish football stories.

Neil Warnock made a sudden departure from Aberdeen after finally beating a top flight club, there's officially a vote coming on plastic pitches and check out the catchiest song in Scottish football.

RUNNING ORDER:
00:00 - HEADLINES
00:23 - INTRO // Working in Scottish football
03:42 - FUNNIES // Deryn Lang
06:11 - NEWS // The Pittodrie panto comes to an end
15:34 - NEWS // Plastic pitches
24:05 - SCOTLAND// Leaked tops and Callum McGregor's injury
31:59 - SCOTTISH CUP // A look back on the quarter finals
45:59 - SPFL // Championship, League One and League two
48:27 - OUTRO

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The Joy of Winning a Signed Toilet Seat

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

What's the worst prize you've won in a competition? It surely doesn't beat the Arbroath toilet seat...

Join Andrew Slaven and Findlay Marks as the pair discuss the latest news and nonsense from the wonderful world of Scottish football.

Why was FIFA President Gianni Infantino at St Mirren Park, and did he witness the latest comeback in Premiership history?

The Scottish Cup is back this weekend, with some mouth-watering quarter-final ties.

Kilmarnock are looking to net their fourth straight win over Aberdeen and book their place at Hampden.

Livingston will have to make history if they're to dislodge the holders - they've never won at Celtic Park.

Meanwhile, Morton welcome Hearts to Cappielow and Hibs host Rangers.

RUNNING ORDER:
00:00 - HEADLINES
00:28 - INTRO // your first bevvy and rolling down the Craigs Road
03:41 - FUNNIES // FIFA President attends St Mirren v Aberdeen
05:17 - FUNNIES // Arbroath's sensational competition prizes
06:48 - NEWS // VAR, frustrated managers and why we need full-time officials
13:05 - SCOTTISH CUP PREVIEW // Aberdeen v Kilmarnock
19:47 - SCOTTISH CUP PREVIEW // Celtic v Livingston
22:57 - UEFA Europa League // Benfica 2-2 Rangers
24:11 - SCOTTISH CUP PREVIEW // Hibs v Rangers
25:51 - SCOTTISH CUP PREVIEW // Morton v Hearts
28:33 - SPFL // Championship preview
30:25 - SPFL // League One preview
31:28 - SPFL // League Two preview
34:41 - OUTRO

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Stenny Artois and Buddiesweiser

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 03:00:00 +0000

What would you call your club's own beer? St Mirren have brought out The Saints Are Coming but we thought we'd get creative.

Andrew Slaven is joined by TNT Sport’s Laura Brannan and Melbourne City’s Findlay Marks as they review the weekend’s biggest stories across the SPFL.

Raith Rovers are continuing to defy the odds, pushing favourites Dundee United all the way in the Championship, so we sat down with the Chief Executive, Andrew Barrowman, to find out what's been going on behind the scenes at Starks Park.

There's a big vote at Fir Park this week as members of the Well Society are asked if they'd consider giving up their majority shareholding and ultimately end Motherwell's time as a fan owned club.

And there were two huge results at the weekend, with Rangers steamrolling Hearts, one of the most in-form teams in Europe, aside. And bottom of League Two Clyde running riot over league leaders Stenhousemuir.

Also, join the team as they play through the rather brilliant Derek Adams management simulation game to see if they could have done at better job in charge of Raith Rovers.

RUNNING ORDER:
00:00 - HEADLINES
00:28 - INTRO // Scotland beating England, working with Ally McCoist and beautiful route ones
05:03 - FUNNIES // Michael Beale's Burner Account
09:04 - FUNNIES // Scottish football beers
10:44 - FUNNIES // The Derek Adams Management Simulator
13:56 - NEWS // Will Motherwell move away from fan ownership?
22:19 - RAITH ROVERS // Could the Kirkcaldy side really win the Championship?
38:23 - SPFL // Rangers 5-0 Hearts
41:00 - UEL // The UEFA Europa League draw sees Rangers paired with Benfica
43:14 - SPFL // Kilmarnock 2-0 Aberdeen - Could McInnes be Manager of the Year?
46:30 - SPFL // Ross County 3-2 Livingston - a potentially season-defining result
48:02 - SPFL // Motherwell 1-3 Celtic - Let's talk about that Lennon Miller turn
53:43 - SPFL // Championship round-up
54:20 - SPFL // League One round-up
55:05 - SPFL // League Two round-up
56:21 - OUTRO

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When Life Gives You Clements, Make Clemonade

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 21:00:00 +0000

The first Scottish Premiership title fight in 14 years is alive and kicking as Rangers move top of the table.

Andrew Slaven is joined by TNT Sport’s Laura Brannan and Melbourne City’s Findlay Marks as they review the weekend’s big stories across the SPFL's four divisions.

Raith Rovers are keeping the title challenge alive in the Championship, there was a goalie goal in League One and is there any stopping the truly exceptional Lawrence Shankland?

Celtic fans were locked out of Ibrox again at the weekend, this time for a women's game. But is women's football right to deter fans from going?

Also, what’s the best football tat you own? The group admit their most embarrassing or proudest treasures, let us know yours in the comments below.

RUNNING ORDER:
00:00: Welcome to E26
00:26: Introductions, blue cards and working with Peter Crouch.
03:55: The funniest stories to happen this week, including Michael Stewart's innuendo commentary.
05:31: Why Lawrence Shankland deserves to be in every five-a-side team.
09:39: Pillow talk and an assault on the senses, we hear about the gang's best football tat.
15:50: Edinburgh City goalkeeper Ruairidh Adams nets a late equaliser.
17:54: Beggars can't be choosers or is women's football right to turn away supporters?
25:52: The title challenge heats up
33:05: Shankland's on fire
37:55: Stuart Kettlewell's one year anniversary at Motherwell
39:49: Neil Warnock claims there was attempted manslaughter in Aberdeen's draw with Hibs.
44:17: Livingston have a chance of moving off the bottom of the table.
47:27: A round up of the Championship, League One and League Two.

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What Are SPFL Bosses Hiding?

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 02:00:00 +0000

Criticism of the SPFL has swung around and hit the headlines again after half of the Scottish Premiership clubs expressed their collective concern on how the game is being governed.

The independent review is analysed by Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks, along with (arguably more importantly), their own independent review of pancakes, penny sweets and cajun crepes.

Dundee's medical staff defied the referee when Michael Mellon suffered a head knock, running onto the pitch during play. Are officials not taking potential concussion injuries seriously?

And would you still go to the football if you were blind? The team speak to Jon Attenborough, who explains what clubs can do to help their partially sighted supporters.

Meanwhile, the Scottish Cup quarter final and Nations League draws have thrown up some tasty fixtures. Scotland, in League A, will face Portugal, Poland and Croatia.

RUNNING ORDER:
00:22: Introductions and nostalgic sweetie chat
04:10: The funniest stories to happen this week, including Scott Brown's reaction to getting booked at Ibrox and if Nickelodeon took over Scottish football.
10:40: Good riddance Derek Adams
13:55: The SPFL's independent review
24:42: Michael Mellon's head knock controversy
31:49: Scottish Cup quarter final draw
35:04: The Nations League draw
39:07: How to enjoy the match day experience despite being visually impaired.

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The School of Hard Warnocks

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 05:00:00 +0000

One of the most iconic managers in British football has rocked up at Pittodrie in an attempt to salvage Aberdeen's season. But is Neil Warnock the man for the job?

In an interview recorded on the eve of Warnock being officially appointed, we hear from the host of the Red Tinted Glasses podcast, Glen Schreuder, to find out how Dons fans were feeling about his impending arrival.

Hearts continue to go from strength to strength under Steven Naismith. Could he be in line for Manager of the Year?

Are Livingston doomed to the drop? And should the Challenge Cup be scrapped?

Join Andrew Slaven, Melbourne City's Findlay Marks and Sky Sports' Andrew Dickson as they round up all the other action and biggest news stories from the past week.

RUNNING ORDER:
00:00 - INTRO
01:57 - NEWS // Transfer Deadline Day round up
08:15 - NEWS // Should the Challenge Cup be scrapped?
12:01 - NATIONS LEAGUE // What does the draw mean for Scotland?
17:50 - ABERDEEN // Is Neil Warnock a good appointment?
28:58 - SPFL // Aberdeen 1-1 Celtic - Warnock, Begbie & the long-term plan
38:03 - SPFL // Dundee 2-3 Hearts - Does Naismith get the praise he deserves?
42:06 - SPFL // Hibs 0-3 St Mirren - Why are Hibs so Jekyll & Hyde?
44:17 - SPFL // Ross County 0-1 St Johnstone - Is Leveinball actually working?
44:46 - SPFL // Motherwell 1-1 Kilmarnock - KVV returns home...kind of
45:00 - SPFL // Rangers 3-0 Livingston - Are Livi a lost cause?
50:29 - OUTRO

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Football Sugar Daddies

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Are Football Sugar Daddies the future in Scotland? Just ask Hibs, they're on the verge of becoming the first to try it out.

Join Andrew Slaven, TNT Sports' Laura Brannan and Sky Sports' Andrew Dickson as they round up the weekend’s news and action.

Will Bournemouth owner Bill Foley help Hibs close the gap on Celtic and Rangers? And is David Martindale’s time up at Livingston after a heavy 4-1 defeat at home to Dundee?

With the transfer window closing on Thursday, the team catch up with Sky Sports News Anthony Joseph. What does the future hold for Lawrence Shankland and Lewis Ferguson?

RUNNING ORDER:
00:26: Intro
03:47: Gies a laugh: FC Midtjylland's training camp in Cairngorms and Scotland's Euro 2024 base at Mount Wank.
09:51: Latest news: Hibs' cash investment, Peterhead's Rec and Edinburgh City docked points
25:00: The latest ahead of transfer deadline day with Anthony Joseph from Sky Sports News
38:47: SPFL round up including Livi's 4-1 hammering at the hands of Dundee. Is it time up for Davie Martindale?

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Hero of the League

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Banish those January blues because the football has finally fully resumed after the winter break.

And with that, the gang are back together too. The Scottish Cup Fourth Round brought a much needed tonic for Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks who hail the goal of the round from The Spartans' James Craigan and the dramatic victories for Airdrie, Bonnyrigg Rose and Partick Thistle.

From the Hero of the (Indian Super) League (seriously, it's a real title) to Motherwell’s ad campaign and even Philippe Clement’s red card in a friendly, we're never short of stories. But are they hilarious or embarrassing? You decide.

RUNNING ORDER
03:27: Funnies: Including that Philippe Clement image, a perfectly timed Steven Naismith advert and Motherwell asking Taylor Swift for some dosh.
15:45: News: Including Craig Gordon returning from injury and clubs reducing their away ticket allocations. Rangers and Aberdeen are the latest to make movements.
34:49: Transfer Deadline Day is approaching, so we give some insight into what it's like to work for a football club on what everyone hopes is a dramatic day.
46:41: A round up of the Scottish Cup action from the weekend.

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The Only Show With No VAR Chat

Wed, 03 Jan 2024 06:00:00 +0000

It’s the final episode before the winter break so the team look back on how the festive fixtures panned out along with what we can expect in 2024.

Lawrence Shankland lit up the Edinburgh derby, just how vital is he to Hearts and Scotland in the coming months?

There’s talk of Dundee building a new stadium, which is fair to say is necessary but what do you make of the location?

And jeezy peeps did you see the Arbroath goalie’s wonder strike? Ali Adams is going for the Puskas award.

Join Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks if you want all the Scottish football chat with none of the VAR or conspiracy theories.

RUNNING ORDER:
00:00 - INTRO
03:27 - FUNNIES // Arbroath's Ali Adams' Puskas Award contender
09:35 - FUNNIES // Santa finds a happy home at Ibrox
10:02 - FUNNIES // Raith Rovers, Actually
11:30 - FUNNIES // Gustavo, the Livi fashion influencer from London
12:55 - NEWS // AFCON & Asia Cup SPFL players depart
18:37 - NEWS // Dundee are getting a new stadium, or are they?
26:35 - NEWS // Charlie Adams gets his first managerial gig
28:28 - SPFL // What the Old Firm result means for the title race
33:18 - SPFL // Lawrence Shankland
39:04 - SPFL // Championship, League One & League Two
42:47 - 2024 // What to expect in the transfer window
52:12 - OUTRO

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Derek Adams' Naughty List

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 02:00:00 +0000

The festive spirit is strong as we approach Christmas, but not in Scottish football.

Derek Adams has put every single one of his players on the naughty list after their stoppage time defeat to Dundee.

And his post match comments weren’t the only ones raising eyebrows this week. A lump of coal is firmly on it’s way to Barry Robson as well after some wild post cup final remarks.

And what about Santa himself? He was booed off the pitch at Celtic Park and ripped his hair off in front of the shocked children.

Ahh, Scottish football.

There was also a cup final this weekend, with Rangers securing the first silverware of the season.

And as we approach the 16 year anniversary of Phil O’Donnell’s death, and just days after Luton Town defender Tom Lockyer suffered a heart attack on the pitch, we speak to Hearts’ club doctor, Dr Michael Campbell about what clubs are doing to to spot and prevent these issues.

RUNNING ORDER:
0:22: Introducing Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks

4:37: The best funny stories this week including Santa being booed off the pitch and Willie Callum refereeing in one shoe.

9:21: The biggest news stories this week including Motherwell’s Chairman and CEO stepping down and B teams are here to stay.

16:27: What procedures are in place to help detect heart conditions in players?

28:40: James Tavernier strikes again to win Rangers the League Cup.

39:19: A round up of what happened in the SPFL at the weekend, including Dundee’s last minute winner and Raith Rovers moving five points clear.

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James' (and John McGinn's) Giant Peach

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000

We talk arses and baws this week. James Berry and John McGinn's big peachy arses to be exact. And Declan Gallagher's baws after he modelled them for Dundee United's stocking filling photoshoot.

It's also League Cup Final weekend as Rangers take on Aberdeen at Hampden on Sunday. Gary Scott from ABZ Football Podcast joins Findlay Marks to size up the task in hand.

Laura Brannan also returns to the show after three weeks away, as Andrew Slaven hosts the penultimate episode before Christmas.

Is it time up for Stuart Kettlewell or does the problem lie deeper at Motherwell? Can Kilmarnock keep up their form and compete for a European spot?

And did you pay €600 for a Scotland ticket at Euro 2024? If so, drop us a message, we respect you and also empathise with your bank balance in equal measures.

RUNNING ORDER:
00:30 The funniest and weirdest stories of the week, including Edinburgh United's Christmas party, Duncan Ferguson partying in the stands and Declan Gallagher's photoshoot.

13:56 The news stories from this week, including Scotland selling out their Euro 2024 allocation, Lawrence Shankland gives the finger to Aberdeen fans and how our international stars are getting on.

30:01 Rangers v Aberdeen, League Cup Final preview with Fin and Gary.

45:20 Premiership round up, including Kilmarnock's victory over Celtic and is time up for Stuart Kettlewell?

59:51: The lower leagues, including the unfortunate own goal scored by James Berry's arse.

Yer Aul' Da', Steve Clarke

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 03:00:00 +0000

Scotland will open Euro 2024 against the hosts Germany. Nae bother. We’ve also drawn Hungary and Switzerland. Is this a group to look forward to?

Join Andrew Slaven, Melbourne City FC's Findlay Marks & Tartan Army foot soldier John Bleasdale as they assess Steve Clarke’s side's chances of making history and progressing out of the group stages, as well as all the other major talking points from the past week in Scottish football.

Clyde FC’s Media Correspondent, Paul Shanks, joins the show to discuss Clyde’s recent fall to the foot of the SPFL pyramid and the impact new manager Ian McCall needs to make at the Bully Wee if they are to survive the dreaded drop out of the SPFL this season.

And with the news that just two Scottish players under the age of 21 made a starting lineup in the top flight last weekend, we ask if it's time for the league and the clubs to be help accountable for the lack of talent breaking through.

RUNNING ORDER:
00:00 - INTRO
02:40 - FUNNIES // Aberdeen fans told off for throwing snowballs
04:04 - FUNNIES // The Monster Derby's monster pre-match poster
05:00 - FUNNIES // The ultimate 'Auld Da' selfie with Steve Clarke
06:13 - FUNNIES // Craig Levein's photoshopped Sky Sports pose
08:14 - EURO 2024 // Draw reaction
19:26 - NEWS // ViaPlay are...back?
23:18 - NEWS // Should we drinking beer be allowed in Scottish grounds?
30:05 - NEWS // Do young Scots get enough game time in the Premiership?
37:36 - CLYDE FC // Paul Shanks on the past, present and future for The Bully Wee
48:42 - CLYDE FC // Reaction to interview
50:29 - OUTRO

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Dick Pulls Out

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 20:00:00 +0000

After seven years at Gayfield Park, Dick Campbell has stepped down from his role as Arbroath manager. As one of the more colourful characters in our game, it's news that will disappoint not just The Red Lichties, but fans of Scottish football in general. How long will it be long before we see him return to the game, if at all?

Buckie Thistle are set for a Scottish Cup 4th Round glamour tie as they were drawn away to Celtic. We round up the best of the rest of the draw, and the weekend action, as the Highland Hoops prepare to meet their Glaswegian counterparts.

And Scotland are days away from learning who their opponents will be at Euro 2024, with the draw taking place in Hamburg this Saturday. Join Andrew Slaven, Findlay Marks, and Grant Campbell as they announce their perfect group selections.

RUNNING ORDER:
00:00 - Intro
02:12 - Funnies
05:05 - Dick Campbell Leaves Arbroath
11:45 - Derek Adams Returns To Ross County
17:30 - Euro 2024 Group Draw Preview
26:02 - Celtic 1-1 Motherwell // Buckie Thistle tie reaction
30:32 - Dundee 1-2 Hibs // Montgomerie continues to impress
33:07 - Hearts 1-0 St Johnstone // Jambos keep ticking over
35:04 - St Mirren 1-0 Livingston // Pressure mounting on Martindale
38:16 - Aberdeen 1-1 Rangers // League Cup final dress rehearsal
42:43 - Outro

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Started With A Fanny, Ended With A Porno

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 15:00:00 +0000

It’s the final week of the most incredible qualification campaign, can Scotland bow out on a high against Georgia and Norway?

Tartan Scarf’s Gordon Sheach joins Andrew Slaven, Findlay Marks and Laura Brannan for the build up to another Scotland double header.

Meanwhile, Kilmarnock look set to bin their plastic pitch, Aberdeen are up in arms over their unfair treatment going into the League Cup Final and have you heard the real reason John McGinn celebrates with goggles over his eyes?

Oh, and Robbie Neilson is now officially a fanny. Tune in to find out why.

RUNNING ORDER:
00:00 - INTRO
03:50 - FUNNIES
11:24 - NEWS
35:59 - SCOTLAND
58:00 - OUTRO

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A New Pencil To Paint With

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 22:00:00 +0000

After the incredible display by Rangers away in Dundee, pyro has been a hotly debated topic again across our game.

While most of the coverage has been incendiary (no pun intended), we wanted to try to move the conversation forward and look at whether safe pyro can ever be introduced in Scotland, so Andrew Slaven and Laura Brannan caught up with Tommy Cordsen, a Danish expert on pyrotechnics who invented Tifontaine; a form of cold pyro.

Andrew Slaven, Findlay Marks and Andy Bargh discuss all the latest happenings on the park as well, as Aberdeen and Rangers booked their places in the first Cup Final of the season.

Celtic, meanwhile, extended their lead at the top of the table in the Premiership. The Parkhead club's decision to extend their ban of the Green Brigade to home matches as well has gathered much attention off the park, but are they justified in their actions?

And St Johnstone have acted swiftly in appointing Craig Levein as their new manger, but will his appointment lead to division amongst Saints fans?

RUNNING ORDER:
00:00 - Intro
03:46 - Funnies
08:50 - St Johnstone appoint Craig Levein as their new manager
14:27 - Celtic ban the Green Brigade from all fixtures
21:47 - Cold pyro with Danish pyrotechnic expert Tommy Cordsen
34:17 - Viaplay League Cup semi-final reaction
39:17 - SPFL Premiership round-up
43:49 - SPFL Championship, League 1 & League 2 round-up
46:58 - Outro

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Red Bull Killie

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 05:00:00 +0000

There could be a dramatic change ahead for Scottish football. The rules around dual ownership of clubs could be relaxed, which might see some sides snapped up by the likes of Red Bull and City Group in the future.

Laura Brannan, Findlay Marks and Andrew Dickson look at whether this injection of cash would benefit our game or if it’s too raw and honest for the plastic route.

We also ask why Celtic, Rangers and Motherwell are getting annoyed at the festive fixtures, and how Christmas impacts the playing squad.

And St Johnstone part ways with manager Steven MacLean after a 4-0 defeat away to St Mirren, but was it inevitable?

RUNNING ORDER:
00:00 - Intro
00:31 - Funnies
06:26 - Reaction to St Johnstone sacking Steven MacLean
13:52 - Dual ownership rules changing for Scottish clubs
33:48 - Premiership clubs angry at Christmas fixture schedule
41:14 - SPFL Round-up

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A Meatball Supper, Please. Nae Chips.

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 04:00:00 +0100

It’s one year since VAR was introduced to Scottish football, have you enjoyed the journey so far?

Join Andrew Slaven, Findlay Marks and Laura Brannan as they catch up with former referee Des Roache from Get Involved Referee! Podcast again to assess how smooth he thinks the process has been.

There’s trouble in Paradise as tensions rise between Celtic and their supporters. They’ve locked out the Green Brigade from away games indefinitely.

And we look back on Scotland’s defeat to France, and the images that came out of the players celebrating qualification to Euro 2024 in Blue Lagoon… which led to the revelation Laura does not like chips.

RUNNING ORDER:
00:00 - Intro
03:57 - A round up of this week’s funniest moment, including Celtic banning the Green Brigade from away matches, an epic confrontation between players and fans at Stirling Albion v Falkirk, and a potential new line of Scotland national team themed chippy orders.
19:14 - A reduced SPFL round up thanks to Storm Babet, including a first win for Rangers' new manager Philippe Clement, and the last match for Clyde manager Brian McLean.
26:53 - VAR one year on, with former referee Des Roache.
43:08 - Andrew, Laura & Fin's professional experiences with VAR.

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Euro 2024, wir kommen!

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 05:00:00 +0100

We've done it… Scotland's place at Euro 2024 is now secured and we can all finally get on with planning a mad wan tae Germany next summer.

Join Findlay Marks, Laura Brannan and Alba\Matter’s Andy Laing for a comprehensive look at the international break.

And with the news that Philippe Clement is the new man in the Ibrox hotseat, we're joined by Scott Coyne from The Belgian Football Podcast to discuss what Rangers fans can expect from the Belgian.

RUNNING ORDER:
00:00 - INTRO
00:17 - SCOTLAND
36:36 - PHILLIPE CLEMENT
52:43 - OUTRO

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Ridin' Oor Rubber Rings Tae Spain

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0100

It’s international week and Scotland are off to sunny Spain in search of at least one point that will clinch them qualification to Euro 2024.

But who will replace Keiran Tierney? Would you take Lyndon Dykes in goal? And is John McGinn and Scott McTominay’s last minute goals this week a good omen?

Meanwhile, Duncan Ferguson’s been dripping in Dream Rings as his new job at Inverness Caley Thistle saw him posing for a completely normal and not-at-all awkward photo with donuts.

And we have more from Rory Hamilton and Derek Rae, this time on commentating on Scotland games and what to expect from the party in Germany next summer.

Join Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks for the latest stories across Scottish football.

RUNNING ORDER:
00:00 - Intro
00:31 - The best of this week’s funny stories, including a petrifying Martin Boyle and Big Dunc's latest baked goods promotion as a gaffer.
07:46 - A round up of this week’s biggest news stories, including cinch pulling out of their SPFL sponsorship deal two years early and Laura's brilliant work trip home to cover Aberdeen in the UECL for TNT.
20:25 - We're just a point away from directly qualifying for the Euros. Can Steve Clarke's men take something from the match in Spain to get us over the line?
36:15 - The second half of our epic chat with Scottish football commentating royalty Derek Rae and Rory Hamilton to chat about how Rory's gearing up for commentating on potentially Scotland's greatest moment for decades and what Derek recommends for Tartan Army followers do next summer.
56:34 - SPFL Round-up looking at the biggest stories from all four divisions, including The Jaggy Derby.

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Bye Bye Bealeball

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0100

There were a few ‘mares over the weekend.

Aberdeen’s 3-1 win at Ibrox proved to be the final nail in the coffin for Michael Beale who will now be replaced by Steven Davis in the dugout.

The host broadcaster chose not to televise any game… which is a shame considering there were a couple of classics in there.

And the SPFL’s League Cup semi final ticket allocation is controversially denying Hearts a 50/50 split of Hampden.

But in more positive news, we’re joined by commentary royalty as Derek Rae and Rory Hamilton tell us about how they got into the industry, some of their most iconic moments and what actually goes into their pre match preparation.

Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks are back with the 10th episode of the season, giving you the lowdown on all the Scottish football stories.

RUNNING ORDER:
00:00 - Intro
00:27 - The best of this week’s funny stories.
03:25 - A round up of this week’s biggest news stories, including Hearts' disappointing ticket allocation for the League Cup semi-final, a complete blackout on Premiership matches being broadcast on TV at the weekend, and Lewis Ferguson's Serie A journey going to the next level.
16:21 - Premiership round up, including Michael Beale's final match in charge of Rangers and Celtic's late, late, late, late show at Fir Park.
European preview, covering Celtic, Rangers and Aberdeen's tough tests this week.
29:37 - We're joined by Scottish commentating royalty in the form of Derek Rae and Rory Hamilton to chat about their careers, their favourite moments and what makes a good commentator in the modern game.
61:01 - Outro

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Stuart Kettlewell's Force Ghost

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 21:00:00 +0100

A week of firsts in the SPFL; a first win of the Premiership season for Aberdeen, a maiden home victory for Nick Montgomery in his second game charge of Hibs, and record-breaking first appearances for a couple of young Hibs & St Johnstone players.

It's not all plain sailing however in the top flight. Three wins in a week for Rangers but many fans are irked by what they're seeing at Ibrox under Michael Beale, including the manager himself.

Inverness Caledonian Thistle have announced Duncan Ferguson as their new manager. Caley fan Andrew Young from The Wyness Shuffle Podcast joins us to reflect on what's been going on at the Highland club.

And is it ok for a child to run onto the pitch to meet their heroes, or are we glorifying this behaviour too much?

Join Andrew Slaven and Findlay Marks for all the latest news, funny stories and reaction across the divisions of our wonderfully bonkers game.

RUNNING ORDER:
00:00 - Intro
00:28 - The best of this week’s funny stories, including Aberdeen fans serenading German newlyweds, spelling your own player's name wrong, and how The Force is strong with Stuart Kettlewell.
07:19 - A round up of this week’s biggest news stories, including new owners arriving at Livi, where Aaron Hickey's future might lie, and why you should be checking out our YouTube channel this season.
13:54 - Premiership round up, including lacklustre Rangers & Hearts, brilliant St Mirren and Aberdeen, and a cheeky pitch invader in the Celtic game.
European preview, covering Celtic, Rangers and Aberdeen's tough tests this week.
36:05 - Discussing Inverness Caledonian Thistle's start to the season as well as their incoming new manager, with Andrew Young from The Wyness Shuffle Podcast.
47:12 - Championship, League One & League Two round up, including Airdrielona, Super Stenny and Clyde finally winning a game of football.
50:08 - Outro

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Calling at Depression Parkway & Misery Central

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 02:00:00 +0100

The European group stages get underway this week but some of the team are giving off negative vibes… or are they just being realistic?

Join Andrew Slaven, Findlay Marks and Laura Brannan for the latest round up of the weird and wonderful stories across Scottish football.

We have a very special guest this week as St Mirren boss Stephen Robinson joins us with his side sitting pretty in second place in the Premiership.

At the other end of the managerial success scale though, Billy Dodds and his assistant Barry Wilson have departed Inverness Caledonian Thistle after a poor start to the season.

Could Scotland be given automatic qualification to Euro 2028 if they fail the traditional way? Perhaps, if the UK & Ireland win their bid to host the tournament, it looks like there will be a safety net for some of the home nations.

And what’s Gary Caldwell’s latest training regime? Gone are the days of army kidnapping, he’s now moved on to TikTok trends.

RUNNING ORDER:
00:00 - Intro
00:28 - The best of this week’s funny stories, including head tennis at Hamilton Accies, clubs telling their own fans to go and see other sides, and Gary Caldwell's latest maverick team training tactic.
05:33 - A round up of this week’s biggest news stories, including Billy Dodds being sacked by ICT, the latest on Elliot Anderson, and the brilliant Scotland tifo Laura helped bring to life.
15:47 - European preview, covering Celtic, Rangers and Aberdeen's tough tests this week.
21:48 - Discussing St Mirren's terrific start to the season, with Buddies boss Stephen Robinson.
40:58 - SPFL round up, looking briefly at the major stories from the most recent round of matches across all 4 divisions.
48:02 - Outro

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Substantial Meals For Scotland's Party Bus

Sun, 10 Sep 2023 16:00:00 +0100

Scotland, officially one of the best teams in Europe right now, are a bawhair away from clinching qualification to EURO 2024.

Join Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and John Blaesdale for more feel-good international chat as we enjoy the 3-0 win over Cyprus and look ahead to the clash with England.

How good is Scott McTominay, how strong is our squad, how amazing will Germany be next summer?! Try and stop us getting carried away.

There’s also the usual delve into this week’s news and funnies. Clickbait headlines, some good old fart chat and how bad was the carpet at the Scottish Masters? And of course, kudos to Scottish football fans uniting to defeat the government over their proposed draconian supporter bus rules.

RUNNING ORDER:
01:00 The latest funny stories across Scottish football
11:25 The latest news stories outwith the international break
18:13 All the Scotland chat

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Pledge Your Allegiance

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 08:00:00 +0100

It’s the international break and it’s a huge one for Scotland. We could actually qualify for Euro 2024 if results go our way… not that we’re getting carried away or anything.

We look ahead to the qualifier against Cyprus and the 150th anniversary friendly match against England with Gordon Sheach from The Tartan Scarf.

We also look back on the weekend action, including the referee howler that denied Kilmarnock a point, Celtic winning the first Old Firm game of the season, Michael Beale’s shoogly peg, St Mirren and St Johnstone’s dramatic late equalisers and Motherwell sitting joint top of the Premiership.

Also, have you heard about Ryan Kent’s crocodiles? And Hamilton Accies’ two Twitter accounts? Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks have you covered for another week of Scottish football chat.

RUNNING ORDER:
00:00 - Intro
00:28 - The best of this week’s news and funnies, including Killie's season-ticket record being smashed and Dundee United becoming the latest club to instigate a dedicated singing section to match days.
16:59 - Reaction to what lies in wait for Celtic, Rangers and Aberdeen in their respective European group stages.
27:41 - Premiership round-up
40:56 - Cyprus & England preview with Gordon Sheach from The Tartan Scarf
52:16 - Outro

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Calvin Harris' Primary School Tea Towel

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 07:00:00 +0100

Well that didn't take long, did it? The first managerial casualty of the season has happened with the much maligned Lee Johnson being axed by Hibs after just three games of the league season. Matty Fairnie of the Longbangers podcast joins the show to review his tenure at Easter Road.

With only a handful of days left before the transfer window closes, Sky Sports' Anthony Joseph gives us the latest gossip around the potential comings and goings around the SPFL this week.

And with the pacesetters starting to make themselves known in the divisions below the Premiership, we look who's making an impression at the right and wrong end of the Championship, League One and League Two tables.

Andrew Slaven is joined by Melbourne City's Findlay Marks and Sky Sports' Anthony Joseph to unpack all the latest goings on from our own wee corner of The Beautiful Game.

RUNNING ORDER:
00:00 - Intro
00:27 - The best of this week’s news and funnies, including Lewis Ferguson's smashing it in Serie A, Kemar Roofe's surprising holiday plans, and Scottish football legends partying with the best of them in Ibiza.
06:29 - Lee Johnson's sacking by Hibs, with Matty Fairnie from the Longbangers podcast.
19:29 - Do we give managers enough time in the modern game?
22:42 - Premiership round-up
34:18 - Transfer Tavern
42:10 - Championship, League One and League Two round-up
45:58 - Outro

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The Battle of Tesco

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 02:00:00 +0100

Kilmarnock continue their blistering start to the new season with the scalp of Celtic in the Viaplay Cup, but is it just a blip from Brendan Rodgers' side or is there cause for concern for the season ahead?

St Johnstone fans may be delighted for a weekend off after a disastrous start to their campaign, but is Steven MacLean on a hiding to nothing this season regardless? We hear from football betting analyst, podcaster and Saints fan Greg Browning to find out.

And with Rangers, Hearts and Hibs all successfully navigating their way through to their respective final qualifying rounds in Europe, we're starting to dream about having five sides in the group stages.

Andrew Slaven is joined by Melbourne City's Findlay Marks and The Herald's Euan Booth Robertson to unpack all the latest goings on from our own wee corner of The Beautiful Game.

RUNNING ORDER:
00:30 The best of this week’s news and funnies, including over-zealous videographers, celebrating in bars where you're outnumbered and Scotland's footballing legacy in Argentina.
10:19 Is it ok to celebrate England losing?
15:05 League Cup roundup.
21:12 St Johnstone's grim start to the season, with Saints fan Greg Browning.
34:13 What lies ahead for Rangers, Hearts, Hibs and Aberdeen in Europe, including the John McGinn derby.
42:26 Queen of the South v Annan Athletic in the first ever competitive Dumfriesshire Derby.
44:15 Outro

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Hungry Men After A European Supper

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0100

Lee Johnson is back with the iconic soundbites this week, but are they enough to inspire his side on the European stage?

Hibs go to Switzerland ahead in their Conference League tie while Hearts host their return leg against Rosenborg at Tynecastle. Rangers are also in midweek action, playing for a Champions League play off spot against Servette.

Andrew Slaven is joined by West Ham’s Laura Brannan and Sky Sports’ Andrew Dickson to look ahead to the European ties and chat to Hearts commentator and podcast producer of Scarves Around the Funnel, Laurie Dunsire.

They also dissect the best stories, including Keiran Tierney’s Arsenal future, Steven McLean’s harsh St Johnstone words and did you see Martin O’Neill rivalling Rod Stewart for the best cup draw shenanigans?

RUNNING ORDER:
01:41: The best of this week’s news and funnies, including Martin O’Neill, Dick Campbell and David Moyes
08:10 Should Keiran Tierney get out of Arsenal for his own good?
14:08 Laurie Dunsire on Hearts’ start to Europe and the league.
28:45 Hearts and Rangers are also playing in Europe this week.
42:40 The best of the rest from the SPFL this weekend, including was Steven McLean too harsh on his players?
49:33 Outro

A Tifo Masterclass

Wed, 09 Aug 2023 06:00:00 +0100

There’s a new young team on the scene and they’re already taking the SPFL by storm.

Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks catch up with The Spartan’s Kenny Cameron who leads the youth group who go by the name North Ultras.

Meanwhile, Raith Rovers’ historian John Greer joins the team to give some more depth and insight into the crazy shipwreck story that got everyone talking after episode one.

And the new league season got underway at the weekend. David Turnbull has hit the ground running for Celtic, St Mirren made a late comeback at Easter Road and has anyone stopped to consider how strange the unfurling of the championship flag actually is?

RUNNING ORDER:
00:00: INTRO
01:29: RAITH ROVERS - The Kirkcaldy club's historian, John Greer, enlightens us on the story around Raith's new away kit that got everyone talking last week.
10:23: NEWS & FUNNIES - Wasps, technical difficulties and James McArthur's retirement.
14:27: SPFL ROUND-UP - rounding up the best of the action from the opening day of the season.
29:15: SPARTANS - Youth group leader Kenny Cameron tells us all about the boys making all the noise from the North Ultras.
44:38: EURO PREVIEW - Looking ahead to what lies in store for the four clubs in European action over the coming days.
48:50: FFS - How did every do on in the fantasy football on the opening weekend? Hopefully you did better than Fin...
50:23: OUTRO

The Bumper 2023/24 Season Preview

Wed, 02 Aug 2023 05:00:00 +0100

The team are back for the 2023/24 season, previewing what lies ahead in Scottish football.

Join Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks as they look back on some huge stories from the off season, including Scotland’s incredible double header, Hibs’ European shocker in Andorra and what reaction Brendan Rodgers’ return has received.

They also take a look at the new, wild, bold and baffling kits across the SPFL with Craig McFarlane from the Football Kit Memories podcast.

RUNNING ORDER:
• PART 1: INTRO (00m 00s)
• PART 2: NEWS [Part 1] - Scotland's double header & Craig Brown (05m 40s)
• PART 3: NEWS [Part 2] - Hibs in Europe and SPFL problems (20m 31s)
• PART 4: PREDICTIONS - Which teams to look out for across all four divisions (36m 58s)
• PART 5: KITS - Reviewing the good, the bad and the freakin' abysmal kits ahead of the big kick off with Craig McFarlane (54m 21s)
• PART 6: OUTRO (71m 23s)

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The SFA Admit Defeat

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 16:00:00 +0100

The campaign is coming to a close but the drama never ends. Join us for one last episode of the 2022/23 season.

Andrew Slaven, Findlay Marks and Laura Brannan look back on the incredible Premiership playoff final where Ross County pulled off the mother of all comebacks.

Staggies striker Jordan White joins us on the show to reflect on the match that will go down in Scottish football folklore.

There was success for Celtic as well at the weekend, as they enjoyed breaking a world record, clinching their eighth treble. But the real story is the future of their beloved manager Ange Postecoglou as he looked destined to be appointed the new Tottenham Hotspur manager.

And it’s a victory for the fans, and just about every club in Scotland, as the SFA shelf plans for their controversial Conference League. The motion to create a new fifth tier and allowing four B teams to compete has been met with a resounding no from almost everyone involved.

Hyam The One and Only

Wed, 31 May 2023 09:00:00 +0100

We look ahead to the final weekend of the season as Celtic and Inverness Caledonian Thistle battle it out for the Scottish Cup and Ross County go head to head with Partick Thistle for a place in the Premiership.

Join Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks for the penultimate episode of the 2022/23 season.

The Scotland squad is announced ahead of the double header against Norway and Georgia, the two Dundee teams confirm their respective managers for next season and Hearts snatch the final European spot… for now.

We also catch up with Annan Athletic captain Steven Swinglehurst after their historic promotion to League One.

Meanwhile, what is going on with the Scottish Cup final television coverage… is our game really less important than Garden Rescue?

And is it ok for fans to celebrate winning the title by having an impromptu street party? We look at what happened at Trongate on Celtic’s trophy day.

20 Years On: Celtic's Road to Seville

Sun, 21 May 2023 09:00:00 +0100

Take a trip down memory lane on the 20 year anniversary of Celtic going on an incredible UEFA Cup run to the final in Seville.

Despite ultimately falling at the final hurdle, Celtic fans still hold the campaign close to their heart, including Sean McDonald, the man behind the hugely popular Blethered podcast.

Laura Brannan caught up with the broadcaster/presenter to look back on that run two decades ago. Please note, this episode contains swearing.

This is the third and final stand-alone show this month where we celebrate the incredible achievements of Scottish sides reaching major European finals. Check out 40 years since Aberdeen won the European Cup Winners' Cup and 15 years on from Rangers' UEFA Cup run to Manchester if you missed them at the time.

Colt Ya Rocket

Tue, 16 May 2023 12:00:00 +0100

A big decision is looming for Scottish football as clubs will soon vote on the proposed new Conference League and addition of B teams at tier five.

With Aberdeen turning down the chance to submit a Colts team, Andrew Slaven, Findlay Marks and Andy Bargh look at the impact this story could have on our game.

It’s also award season, as Celtic tidy up at the PFA POTY awards.

Hamilton Accies pull off a ridiculous comeback in their play off semi final, but their fight for survival isn’t over yet.

And elsewhere, the SWPL comes to a dramatic conclusion this weekend. It’s tight at the top, but who will grab the glory?

RUNNING ORDER:
00:37 - [Part 1] News & Funnies
13:13 - [Part 2] Colt Teams and the prospective new division
24:06 - [Part 3] Previewing the dramatic conclusion to the SWPL season
30:43 - [Part 4] SPFL Round-up

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15 Years On: Rangers’ Road To Manchester

Sun, 14 May 2023 18:00:00 +0100

In the second of three stand-alone shows this month we’re celebrating the incredible achievements of Scottish sides reaching major European finals as they mark landmark anniversaries this year.

In this episode, we’re focusing on Rangers and their unlikely and, ultimately, unlucky run to the UEFA Cup Final in the 2007/08 season.

Andrew Slaven and Findlay Marks caught up with former Rangers midfielder Kevin Thomson - an integral part of the side that made it all the way to Manchester - to hear his recollections from that legendary campaign.

40 Years On: Aberdeen’s European Glory

Wed, 10 May 2023 04:00:00 +0100

In the first of three stand-alone podcasts this month, we’re celebrating the incredible achievements of Scottish sides reaching European Finals, with three clubs all celebrating milestone anniversaries this year.

First up, it’s Aberdeen. It’s been 40 years since the Dons lifted the European Cup Winners' Cup on 11th May 1983, beating Real Madrid 2-1 in Gothenburg under the guidance of a certain Alex Ferguson.

Laura and Fin were joined by Scottish football broadcasting legend, avid Aberdeen supporter and author of ‘Glory in Gothenburg’ Richard Gordon to relive the whole story, from early days of the Alex Ferguson era right through to the lasting legacy winning the Cup Winners' Cup achievement has had on the club.

Two Champions, One Cup Meltdown

Tue, 09 May 2023 10:00:00 +0100

It was a weekend of coronations as both Celtic and Dundee were crowned champions of their respective divisions.

Join Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks as they reflect on Ange Postecoglou's side clinching the title with four games to go and the dramatic end to the Championship season.

Is the SFA disrespecting the fans with their 17:30 Scottish Cup final kick-off slot?

And who will win at the PFA Player of the Year Awards this weekend?

Meanwhile, it’s 40 years since Aberdeen won the European Cup Winners’ Cup. Hear a sneak peak of Scottish football legend Richard Gordon’s memories ahead of a special episode released on Wednesday.

This week also marks 15 years since Rangers’ run to the UEFA Cup Final. Ahead of a feature length interview with former Ibrox midfielder Kevin Thomson dropping this weekend, listen to a short preview on this episode about Kevin's recollections moments after the final whistle in Manchester.

A Championship Royal Rumble

Tue, 02 May 2023 07:00:00 +0100

You won’t get a better fixture card than this weekend’s Championship finale.

Join us as we look ahead to the last day of the season, where the title, the promotion play-off spaces and relegation slots are all still to be decided. Nine of the ten teams have something to play for and we can’t wait for the drama.

Elsewhere, former Motherwell fans’ favourite Allan Campbell joins us for a special catch up. He looks back on why he chose to leave Fir Park, how he’s grown up since joining Luton Town and being on the brink of promotion to the English Premier League.

Aberdeen have appointed Barry Robson as their manager on a pernamanet basis and Inverness Caley Thistle are one game away from securing European football ’til Christmas.

Laura Brannan, on hosting duties this week, is joined by Findlay Marks and Euan Booth Robertson.

Thou Shalt Not Pitch Invade

Tue, 25 Apr 2023 02:00:00 +0100

Is winning the league a good enough reason to invade the sacred grass? Join the team as they debate the championship-winning codes of conduct.

BT Sport’s Andrew Slaven, West Ham’s Laura Brannan and football filmmaker Findlay Marks are back again for the latest helping of Scottish football’s news and funny stories.

You might have noticed you could watch the FA Cup semi finals on TV at the weekend, but not any of our own exciting fixtures that were playing at the same time. We look at why the English FA broke their own blackout rules and how it’s impacting the Scottish game.

Meanwhile, the Premiership split saw St Mirren and Hibs bag the spots in the top six, while Livingston missed out again. But could more be done to market this stage of the season?

Stirling Albion finally made it over the line and clinched the League Two Championship, hear from manager Darren Young on the achievement.

And who’s going to make it out of this weekend’s Scottish Cup semi finals? It’s Falkirk v Inverness Caledonian Thistle on Saturday, before Rangers v Celtic on Sunday.

RUNNING ORDER:
01:42: Andrew tells us what it’s like to produce a live title-winning game for the TV.
04:49: Pitch invasions, are they harmless or disrespectful?
10:35: News stories and funny stories, including what is going on with the blackout breach.
18:08: We breakdown The Split, what happened and what the league should be doing to sell it better.
25:34: SPFL round up, from Motherwell taking points off Celtic right down to Brechin City winning the Highland League.
32:00: Hear from Stirling Albion manager Darren Young.
36:05: The Scottish Cup semi final previews.

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“I Was Too Ashamed To Go To Tesco”

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 06:00:00 +0100

“I was too ashamed to go to Tesco”
How it feels to be sacked as a manager

Listen to the full, unedited chat with title-winning Dunfermline manager James McPake.

Just days after clinching the League One championship, the 38 year old joined the team to reflect on the club’s achievement and how he has grown personally, as a manager.

At a time when the role is proving to be so precarious amid poor runs of form, McPake describes the emotional and mental toll that comes with being sacked and how he’s used that to his advantage.

Give him a listen and let the team know if you agree Dundee’s loss is Dunfermline’s gain at @TSFSpodcast on Twitter.

Who Wants To Be A Football Manager?

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 12:00:00 +0100

As yet another top flight manager loses his job, the team ask if the panic button is being pushed too hastily these days.

BT Sport’s Andrew Slaven is joined by West Ham video producer Laura Brannan and football editor Findlay Marks for yet another week of the biggest, the best and the downright ugliest stories across Scottish football.

Eight Premiership managers have been sacked so far this season, with Callum Davidson the latest to depart St Johnstone. But is it justified?

Meanwhile, Dunfermline manager James McPake joins the team to reflect on not only winning the League One title but also how he’s grown as a manager a year on from being hastily let go himself, from Dundee.

Who actually wants to host Euro 2028? The SFA unfortunately. They seem happy with Hampden being the only Scottish stadium as the UK and Ireland "dangerously join forces" with a bid to host the tournament.

And is it socially acceptable to listen to the football on the radio when you’re at a wedding? We're asking all the important questions this week.

RUNNING ORDER
00:42 - PART 1 - News & Funnies: Jurgen Klinsmann in Kilmarnock, hating on the Team GB Euro 2028 bid, and listening to 'Open All Mics' at a wedding.
15:58 - PART 2 - Sacking Managers: As Callum Davidson became the eighth manager to lose his job in the top flight this season, we ponder if managers are getting enough time in the job these days.
26:52 - PART 3 - SPFL Round-up: Dundee United are coming in to form at just the right time, Stirling Albion are tantalisingly close to League Two glory, and does anyone actually want to win the Championship?
33:38 - PART 4 - James McPake: In a hugely candid interview, Dunfermline boss James McPake chats to us about his side's title win, the ignominy of getting the sack, and why he's loving life in Fife.

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Will The Real Mark McGhee Please Stand Up?

Tue, 11 Apr 2023 22:00:00 +0100

In a week when two lower league titles could be wrapped up, things are far from settled in the top two divisions.

BT Sport’s Andrew Slaven, West Ham producer Laura Brannan and football filmmaker Findlay Marks break down the latest chaos across all four Scottish divisions.

Hearts have sacked manager Robbie Neilson after six defeats in seven games, while Dundee United boss Jim Goodwin earned his first win in charge, with a huge result in the relegation battle.

Motherwell are on fire on the pitch, but a national newspaper had fans in a panic when they reported the wrong Mark McGhee would be taking on the vacant CEO role.

Elsewhere, Queen’s Park are getting stage fright, Partick Thistle are scoring for fun and could this be a record-breaking year for the team that wins the Championship?

Dunfermline are closing in on winning the League One trophy, and we’re joined by The Total Soccer Show’s Graham Ruthven ahead of Stirling Albion’s imminent League Two title win.

RUNNING ORDER
00:31 - PART 1 - News & Funnies: Mark McGhee heading to Motherwell! No, not that one... Allan McGregor squirting Lucozade at ballboys, and Andy Robertson.........baby.
09:57 - PART 2 - Hearts: Jambos fans have got their way in the end, but is this really the best time to have given Robbie Neilson his marching orders?
19:02 - PART 3 - SPFL Round-up: Old Firm fallout, Dundee Utd finally getting a win, and trying to stay across the madness that is the cinch Championship.
27:13 - PART 4 - Stirling Albion: As the Binos close in on their first ever League Two title, we’re joined by The Total Soccer Show’s Graham Ruthven for the lowdown on their terrific season.

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Football VHS Tapes Are My Love Language

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 04:00:00 +0100

Go back to the late 90s this week, with some VHS memories, Jambo Number Five and Blue DabaDeeDabaDerek McInness.

BT Sport’s Andrew Slaven, West Ham producer Laura Brannan and football filmmaker Findlay Marks are back in your ears once again to bring you the best (and worst) things from the past week in Scottish football. It's the only podcast where you can hear about varifocal lenses, El Hadji Diouf and recording sports news bulletins off the telly in one place...

As domestic football returned once again, we dive into the biggest talking points from the SPFL, including a graffitied Tynecastle, a rejuvenated Pittodrie, and record-breakers at Ibrox and Fir Park.

And after their impressive result against Hearts last weekend, we're joined by Scott McClymont, former Head of Media at Kilmarnock, to discuss the Rugby Park side's season so far and whether he thinks they'll survive the drop as the league season draws to a close.

RUNNING ORDER
00:44 - PART 1 - Intro: Coming back down to earth after the international break, being a football geek, and 90s football VHS tapes.
06:41 - PART 2 - Funnies: Getting sent off on purpose, refusing to pay for varifocal lenses in Arbroath, and the best toxic opinions on Scottish football from Twitter.
15:03 - PART 3 - News: Barry Robson to keep his Dons dream going, Allan McGregor 500 not out at Rangers, and why we should follow the French when it comes to pyro.
21:33 - PART 4 - SPFL Round-up: Should Hearts fans really be ragin' at Robbie Neilson? Do penalties count for less in a goal tally? And just how do Hamilton bounce back from conceding SEVEN away to Dundee?
21:33 - PART 5 - Kilmarnock: Killie's former Head of Media, Scott McClymont, gives us the lowdown on Derek McInnes' first season back in the top flight and his hopes around their Premiership survival.

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¡Eres Mierda, Y Sabes Que Lo Eres!

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 06:00:00 +0100

It’s the big one! Relive Scotland’s incredible 2-0 win over Spain with Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks.

Hot off the press - just hours after the returning from Hampden - the team look back on a dream start to the Euro 2024 qualifying campaign.

And it wasn’t just Scotland celebrating a huge weekend, Hamilton Academical had their own party after lifting the Challenge Cup.

It was such a good party, some players turned up for training the next day still in their match kit… Accies manager John Rankin gives the full lowdown on what happened after the final whistle - definitely not one to miss.

RUNNING ORDER
00:41 - PART 1 - WE'RE GOING TO GERMANY: Reaction to Scotland's incredible 2-0 victory over Spain and collecting 6 points in their opening Euro 2024 Group A qualifying matches.
28:08 - PART 2 - News: Ex-pros trying Irn Blu for the first time, sh*thousery in charity matches, and aggro in derby matches.
35:22 - PART 3 - Hamilton Academical: Accies boss John Rankin joins us to relive the glory of his side's SPFL Trust Trophy victory over Raith Rovers.

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Won't Somebody PLEASE Think Of The Fans?!

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 01:00:00 +0000

Crazy kick off times, closing away ends and a strip that costs “NINETY f***ing pounds?!” …we’re asking, in our best Helen Lovejoy voice, won’t somebody PLEASE think of the fans?

Join BT Sport’s Andrew Slaven, Sky Sports’ Anthony Joseph and football filmmaker Findlay Marks for your latest dose of Scottish football.

The team look ahead to Scotland’s EURO 2024 qualifying campaign which gets underway with a home double header against Cyprus and Spain.

They also question whether the new 150th anniversary shirt is worth an eye-watering £90.

Meanwhile, the Scottish Cup semi final fixtures have been announced, with Inverness Caledonian Thistle fans expected to travel to Glasgow for a 12:15 kick off. Should the game even be held in Glasgow?

And will the Old Firm derby ever be the same again… Celtic and Rangers have both made the decision to lock out away supporters at their last respective match against each other this season. But is that what the fans really want?

*Episode contains swearing at 34:57*

RUNNING ORDER
Part 1: (00:00) Intro
Part 2: (01:57) The best of the weekend’s funny stories
Part 3: (05:28) Who scheduled the Scottish Cup semi finals?
Part 4: (12:13) The Old Firm away end battle, who’s to blame?
Part 5: (24:32) Scotland start their road to Germany, but the fans are now too skint to go with them.

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Vegan Croissants

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 04:00:00 +0000

Join BT Sport's Andrew Slaven as he is once again flanked by West Ham's Senior Producer Laura Brannan and football film-maker Findlay Marks to discuss the latest goings on in Scottish football.

This week marks the 10th anniversary of St Mirren's incredible League Cup triumph of 2013. Lifelong Buddie Div MacDonald, best known in the Twitter world as Pie and Bovril, joins us to recount his memories of that day, including his eternal regret in missing out on the whole St Mirren team celebrating in the local pub.

With plans of potential reconstruction happening around the lower leagues circulating this week, we discuss if the changes mooted would be positive for the game.

And with the news of Angus Gunn's call up to the Scotland squad for the upcoming Euro 2024 qualifiers against Cyprus and Spain, we once again revisit whether or not he should have been considered by Steve Clarke in the first place after representing England 28 times at youth level.

RUNNING ORDER
00:36 - PART 1 - Intro: Duncan Ferguson, vegan croissants and mascots being very respectful.
06:58 - PART 2 - Scottish Cup: Falkirk set up semi-final with ICT, Rangers and Celtic will meet again too.
10:00 - PART 3 - Angus Gunn: Should Steve Clarke be calling up the former England keeper for the national team?
24:09 - PART 4 - Lower Leagues Reconstruction: What are the potential benefits and drawbacks to the rumoured new fifth tier of the league set-up?
42:06 - PART 5 - St Mirren: A decade on from their League Cup triumph, Div MacDonald joins us to relive the glory for the Buddies that day.

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How Is That DOGSO?

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 01:00:00 +0000

BT Sport's Andrew Slaven is once again flanked by West Ham's Senior Producer Laura Brannan and football film-maker Findlay Marks to discuss the latest goings on in Scottish football this week.

Jim Goodwin didn't have the best start to life as Dundee United manager as his former side Aberdeen took all three points at Tannadice. We round up all the best (and worst) moments of the Premiership.

After comments made by Inverness Caley Thistle's CEO Scot Gardiner, we discuss if piracy really is to blame for lost revenue within the Scottish game.

And the legend that is Euan Booth Robertson joins us again as we cast our eye over all the chaos unfolding on the pitch up and down the Championship, League One and League Two.

RUNNING ORDER
00:44 - PART 1 - Intro: Rangers are better than Man United, Laura is 'The Roy Keane of Podcasts', and literally throwing the rule book at officials.
07:00 - PART 2 - News: Is piracy killing Scottish football?
16:20 - PART 3 - Premiership Round-Up: Goodwin finally sees Aberdeen win an away game, penalty to Rangers, and how is that DOGSO?
26:49 - PART 4 - Lower Leagues Round-Up: we're joined by Euan Booth Robertson from Football Scotland to catch up on all the incredible drama happening in the lower leagues.

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An Astute Panic Button

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 04:00:00 +0000

BT Sport's Andrew Slaven is once again flanked by West Ham's Senior Producer Laura Brannan and football film-maker Findlay Marks to discuss the biggest and the daftest stories in Scottish football this week.

Celtic won the first major trophy of the season after beating Rangers in the Viaplay League Cup Final, but was it more to do with how good they were or how bad their Old Firm rivals were?

In the wake of Dundee United's 4-0 defeat to relegation rivals Ross County, we're joined by The Dode Fox Podcast's Ronnie Costello to try and figure out where The Terrors go from here as they battle to maintain their Premiership status.

And learn how you can play YOUR part in making the tifo for the next Scotland home game!

RUNNING ORDER
00:34 - PART 1 - Intro: Chocolate Buttons, Jamie Theakston and Sir Trevor Brooking
03:32 - PART 2 - News: Why we love MLS360, how you can donate to the next Scotland tifo, and why Darren Fletcher has failed as a parent
18:41 - PART 3 - League Cup Final: another walk in the park for Celtic and why Beale must learn quickly from his mistakes
27:17 - PART 4 - SPFL Round-Up: rouge cards, average free-kicks and doffing our cap to centurion Liam Kelly
33:25 - PART 5 - Dundee Utd: we're joined by Ronnie Costello from The Dode Fox podcast to discuss a season that's unravelling for The Tangerines as they look for their 3rd manage of the season

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Safe Stand By Me

Tue, 21 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks break down the biggest and the daftest stories in Scottish football this week.

The first silverware of the season is up for grabs at the weekend, with Rangers and Celtic meeting in the League Cup Final.

Anthony Haggerty from The Celtic Way and The Athletic’s Jordan Campbell join the team to preview the Hampden showdown.

Meanwhile, when is safe standing going to play a bigger part in the match day experience? Celtic fans are campaigning for a full stand that would start to emulate Borussia Dortmund’s Yellow Wall.

And elsewhere, Motherwell are closing in on their new manager, Lyndon Dykes is back in training and the legend that is John McGinn meets an even bigger legend.

RUNNING ORDER
00:28 - Intro
05:59 - The best of the weekend stories
13:01 - We want safe standing
29:26 - Who’s going to win the League Cup final?

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Then Beale Said What About A Goal By Scott Tiffoney

Tue, 14 Feb 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Join BT Sport's Andrew Slaven, West Ham's Laura Brannan and football filmmaker Findlay Marks for all the latest greatness and guff about our wonderful game!

With Rangers' "gift" of a goal to Partick Thistle on the back of scoring one through seemingly ungentlemanly means, we ask whether football is becoming too polite.

Elsewhere in the Scottish Cup, struggling Motherwell lost to Championship Raith Rovers and then lost their manager. We chat to The Herald's Graeme McGarry, who's also a season ticket holder at Fir Park, just what the heck is going on with The Steelmen.

And find our what our VAR decision is on The Green Brigade's banner from the weekend...

RUNNING ORDER
Part 1: (00:39) Intro
Part 2: (06:50) The best of the weekend stories
Part 3: (16:25) Scottish Cup madness at Ibrox
Part 4: (25:52) Motherwell in chaos, with The Herald's Graeme McGarry
Part 5: (40:41) THE CHAMPIONSHIP IS AMAZING

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What's Wrong With Poohousery Celebrations?

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 14:00:00 +0000

The original team are back together to breakdown the latest stories in Scottish football.

Join BT Sport's Andrew Slaven, West Ham's Laura Brannan and football filmmaker and editor Findlay Marks and decide for yourself what the right name for rock, scissors, paper is.

Aberdeen are on the hunt for a new manager but still managed to put the sword into Motherwell at the weekend, leaving the relegation battle to really take shape.

Queen's Park are flying high on the pitch but there's a lot of unrest off it right now. David Blair from Spider Talk Podcast gives us the lowdown.

And what do you make of Alfredo Morelos' celebration in front of the Hearts home stand... surely it's ok to wind up opposition fans?

RUNNING ORDER
Part 1: (00:00) Intro
Part 2: (07:03) The best of the weekend stories
Part 3: (13:41) Cheeky celebrations and fans leaving early
Part 4: (24:54) The Aberdeen managerial shortlist
Part 5: (30:47) Are Motherwell better equipped to fight relegation now?
Part 6: (35:54) David Blair chats about Queen's Park's league highs and cup lows

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How Do Our Pitches Survive the Scottish Winter?

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Motherwell Head Groundsman Paul Matthew joins Laura Brannan for a special episode to explain how pitches cope in the harsh Scottish winters.

He's the man credited with what is widely regarded as one of, if not the best, pitch in the country, but how does he manage it?

Paul breaks down which weather is the most challenging, how the different types of pitches differ across the league and the basic respect average people like you and I have to show the hallowed turf all year round.

The TSFS team return next week for the usual feature-length episode.

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The Biggest Shock in Scottish Football History

Tue, 24 Jan 2023 17:00:00 +0000

West Ham’s senior producer Laura Brannan is joined on the show by Sky Sports duo Andrew Dickson and Anthony Joseph in the closing stages of the winter transfer window.

But before that, they focus on the only story in town…

Darvel rocked the Scottish Cup history books, sinking struggling Aberdeen in the fourth round of the competition, making them the biggest giant killers of all time.

Does this spell the end for Jim Goodwin? The Dons boss has been under pressure for a while now following a spell of bad results, time will tell if he will be the first Premiership managerial casualty of 2023.

Josip Juranovic has departed Celtic following his third-place finish with Croatia in the World Cup, but they’re closing in on the signing of Hyeon-Gyu Oh.

Across the city, Rangers have also been active in the transfer market, welcoming Todd Cantwell on a long-term deal.

And what about the life of an agent at this time of year? Quorum Sports’ football agent Adrian Brennan lifts the lid on a lesser-spoken-about but hugely important role in the industry.

RUNNING ORDER
Part 1: (00:00) Intro
Part 2: (07:38) Darvel’s dreams come true and the Edinburgh Derby
Part 3: (24:47) What’s happening in the transfer market?
Part 4: (35:07) Adrian Brennan: The life of an agent

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That Handball Rule... Jeezy Peeps, Man!

Tue, 17 Jan 2023 09:00:00 +0000

West Ham United's Senior Producer Laura Brannan is in the hotseat once again this week, flanked by football film-maker Findlay Marks and Andrew Dickson from Sky Sports, to discuss all the latest news and nonsense from the world of Scottish football.

Ahead of the 'Best Weekend of the Season'™️ (Scottish Cup 4th Round!), we chat to Drumchapel United's co-manager Adam Hopes, as his side prepare to take on Elgin City in the biggest game in the club's history.

Everything looked amazing in the stands at Hampden last weekend with some incredible pyro displays, but the pitch sadly couldn't match the high standards. We ask if it's time to look to alternatives to the national stadium for cup semi-finals.

And with yet ANOTHER weekend with "controversial" VAR decisions, we attempt to understand where the confusion for officials, managers and players lies, and ask if there is a need for the current rules to be addressed.

RUNNING ORDER:
• PART 1: Intro, including kits for babies, WWE superstars following you on Twitter and bringing back the Tennent's Sixes (00m 39s)
• PART 2: Fan appreciation stories, including Hampden's stunning pyro displays and going on random away days (09m 55s)
• PART 3: VAR discussion (24m 59s)
• PART 4: Scottish Cup 4th Round, with Drumchapel United co-manager Adam Hopes (31m 48s)

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Son Of A Gunn

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 11:00:00 +0000

West Ham's Senior Producer Laura Brannan is back after her Christmas break, straight into the hotseat to host this week's show alongside football film-maker Findlay Marks and Andrew Dickson from Sky Sports.

We cast our eye on all the latest transfers and potential deals happening so far this January as the transfer window SLAMS open, and, as Angus Gunn surfaces as an unlikely candidate to fill Craig Gordon's No. 1 shirt for Scotland, we discuss whether he should even be considered as an option in the first place.

RUNNING ORDER:
• PART 1: Intro (00m 33s)
• PART 2: Scottish Football News, including Angus Gunn debate (08m 17s)
• PART 3: January Transfer Window, including Aberdeen, Hearts & Hibs (27m 18s)

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The Pain Of Putting A Championship Game On Your Coupon

Thu, 05 Jan 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Football film-maker Findlay Marks is on hosting duties once again this week, where he's joined by author & podcaster John Bleasdale and BBC commentator Andy Bargh to discuss all the latest happenings in Scottish football.

In the wake of the first Old Firm clash of 2023, we deep dive into Bealeball and examine the impact of Rangers' new manager with 'Gerrard's Blueprint' author Adam Thornton, as well as all the usual reviews and previews around the SPFL.

RUNNING ORDER:
• PART 1: Intro, which Scottish stadium should be named after Pelé (00m 38s)
• PART 2: Michael Beale's impact at Rangers, with Adam Thornton (07m 40s)
• PART 3: SPFL Round-up (19m 16s)
• PART 4: SPFL Preview (39m 47s)

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Let's Hope Mark McGhee Doesn't Get Naked

Sat, 31 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Football film-maker Findlay Marks is once again hosting duties this week, joined by Andrew Dickson from Sky Sports to cast their eye over all the latest happenings in Scottish football.

We round up all the latest Christmas footballing action, as well as looking forward to a New Year crammed with derbies, including the BIG one...yes, the Kincardine Derby!

And, as 2022 draws to a close, we're joined by Adam Miller AKA OldFirmFacts who casts his eye back over the funniest moments from the past 12 months in Scottish football, as well as chatting about the importance of humour in our national game.

RUNNING ORDER:
• PART 1: Intro (00m 40s)
• PART 2: SPFL Round-up (04m 44s)
• PART 3: SPFL Preview (23m 55s)
• PART 4: 2022 Review, with OldFirmFacts (32m 04s)

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Messi the Sheep

Thu, 22 Dec 2022 04:00:00 +0000

Football film-maker Findlay Marks is on hosting duties this week, joined by author & podcaster John Bleasdale and BBC commentator Andy Bargh.

As the Premiership (kind of) came back after a month off, we head to Pittodrie to attempt to unpack the recent visits of Rangers and Celtic and how Aberdeen's season has unfolded so far under Jim Goodwin.

We round up all the rest of the SPFL action that survived the weather and look ahead to the busy Christmas schedule praying that more games than not will survive the big freeze!

RUNNING ORDER:
• PART 1: Intro, including which SPFL side Leo Messi would most like sign for (00m 44s)
• PART 2: SPFL & Aberdeen review (06m 08s)
• PART 3: Best of the rest SPFL round-up (26m 26s)

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Noël Est Arrivé En Avance!

Tue, 13 Dec 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Laura Brannan is in the hosting hot seat this week, joined by regular sidekick football film maker Findlay Marks as well as Sky Sports' Anthony Joseph to talk all things Scottish football.

We preview the return of the top flight this weekend as the World Cup reaches its dramatic conclusion, Evening Telegraph and The Courier journalist George Cran joins us to talk about Dundee's recent league form and title ambitions in the Championship, and we discuss whether it's fair that VAR will only be used in a smattering of Scottish Cup matches in January.

RUNNING ORDER:
• PART 1: News, including reaction to VAR usage in the Scottish Cup (00m 29s)
• PART 2: Premiership preview (19m 09s)
• PART 3: Dundee's Championship ambitions, with George Cran (29m 18s)

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What's The Spanish For 'Square Go'?

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 06:00:00 +0000

Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks are here once again to talk all things Scottish football.

We round up all the latest action that took place domestically over the weekend, including Partick Thistle goalkeeper Jamie Sneddon's incredible injury time equaliser away to Cove Rangers in the Championship.

And COPA90's Eli Mengem joins Fin & Laura for a chat about the Socceroos - the team at the World Cup with the most SPFL-based players, as well as having two Scots-born lads in the squad - his love of international football and the soft spot he has for our own national team.

RUNNING ORDER:
• PART 1: Intro, including all the latest news and craziness from the world of Scottish football (00m 42s)
• PART 2: Domestic action round-up (09m 53s)
• PART 3: Scotland, Socceroos and the World Cup, with COPA90's Eli Mengem (19m 18s)
• PART 4: SPFL stars at the World Cup (42m 57s)

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Cédric Kipré Was A Big Fan Of Bread

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000

Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks are here once again to talk all things Scottish football.

Laura's in her element as the World Cup is well underway in Qatar, with some impressive results for underdogs so far. We're joined by Euan Booth Robertson to look at some giant killings *slightly* closer to home, however, as we round up all the Scottish Cup 3rd Round action from the weekend!

And with Michael Beale finally being unveiled as the replacement for Giovanni van Bronckhorst, we are joined by Rangers fan Martin Howden to discuss his appointment.

RUNNING ORDER:
• PART 1: Intro, including World Cup chat and Cédric Kipré's rap career (00m 45s)
• PART 2: Scottish Cup Round-up, with Euan Booth Robertson (13m 44s)
• PART 3: Rangers' new manager, with Martin Howden (23m 04s)

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LGBTQ+ special: The Qatar World Cup and Scottish Football

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 01:00:00 +0000

As the most controversial World Cup in history kicks off in Qatar, we delve deeper into the subject of LGBTQ+ and how welcome their supporters are in football.

In Episode 15, we spoke to Hibees Pride members Julie Cuthbertson and Chloe Ainslie about the annual Rainbow Laces campaign.

But you can now listen to the full chat as host Andrew Slaven, football film-maker Findlay Marks and Sky Sports' Andrew Dickson discuss the issues surrounding LGBTQ+ supporters in more detail with Julie and Chloe.

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Welcome...to World Cup Island

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000

Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks are here once again to talk all things Scottish football.

As the football world prepares to turns its attentions to Qatar, we round up the final bits of top flight action ahead of the World Cup.

We look to Scotland's friendly against Türkiye, as well as sharing our thoughts on the World Cup and what we can look forward to over the next few weeks.

And with Celtic being granted a temporary licence to serve alcohol last weekend, we attempt to unpack the age old question surrounding alcohol at Scottish football grounds.

RUNNING ORDER:
• PART 1: Intro (00m 33s)
• PART 2: SPFL Round-up (04m 23s)
• PART 3: Türkiye v Scotland and the Qatar World Cup (21m 45s)
• PART 4: Alcohol in Scottish football (39m 55s)

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Ally McCoist Loves A Quiz

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 15:00:00 +0000

Andrew Slaven is flanked by football film-maker Findlay Marks and Sky Sports' Andrew Dickson to talk all things Scottish football.

A scintillating weekend of SPFL action saw 29 goals across six top flight games. Further down the leagues, we stop in at Dunfermline Athletic and chat to Ben Crawford about the Pars' impressive season so far.

And November marks Stonewall's Rainbow Laces campaign across football in the UK, shining a light on LGBTQ+ inclusion within sport. We spoke to Hibees Pride members Julie Cuthbertson and Chloe Ainslie about the issues surrounding LGBTQ+ supporters in Scottish football.

RUNNING ORDER:
• PART 1: Intro, including Ally McCoist smashing TV quiz shows and dad bods on show in Ayrshire (00m 40s)
• PART 2: SPFL round-up, including St Johnstone's surprise win over embattled Rangers (06m 10s)
• PART 3: Dunfermline's terrific League One campaign so far, with Pars fan Ben Crawford (24m 08s)
• PART 4: Rainbow Laces and LGBTQ+ inclusion in Scottish football, with Julie Cuthbertson and Chloe Ainslie from Hibees Pride (31m 02s)

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Will Aberdeen Ever Get Their New Stadium?

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 02:00:00 +0100

Andrew Slaven is joined by Sky Sports’ Anthony Joseph and AFP’s journalist Kieran Canning to chat about the latest stories across Scottish football.

They preview the week’s European games, explaining how the coefficient has been impacted by this season’s competitors, as well as asking how long does Giovanni van Bronckhorst have in his manager role at Rangers.

Meanwhile, Scottish football writer John Blaesdale joins the group to chat about Aberdeen and whether they will ever get their new stadium plans off the ground.

RUNNING ORDER:
• 00:00: Intro and the latest news
• 09:04: Europe and Scotland's coefficient
• 21:24: Premiership round up
• 29:21: Empty promises at Aberdeen?

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The Wish Version of VAR

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 11:00:00 +0100

Laura Brannan takes the hot seat this week as your host, joined by usual co-host Findlay Marks and also Sky Sports' Andrew Dickson to talk all things Scottish football.

After another dismal midweek for our teams in Europe, we attempt to get to the bottom of why Celtic, Rangers, Hearts, Dundee Utd and Motherwell have been so abject on the continent this season.

We salute the evergreen James Forrest as he netted his 100th goal for Celtic in their demolition of Hibs at the weekend and wonder how many more one-club players there will be in the future.

And with VAR making it's long-awaited debut in the SPFL this weekend, we ask if anything could possibly go wrong! All this, and more, on this week's episode of The Scottish Football Show.

RUNNING ORDER:
• PART 1: Intro, including preview of the League Cup Quarter-Finals (00m 40s)
• PART 2: Scotland's European hangover, including Rangers' heaviest ever home defeat (07m 23s)
• PART 3: SPFL Round-up, including James Forrest's 100th Celtic goal (24m 00s)
• PART 4: Here comes VAR! (37m 54s)

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Chasing A Crisp Packet In A Hurricane

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 06:00:00 +0100

Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks are here once again to talk all things Scottish football.

After another frantic week of action in the SPFL, we round up all the latest goings on from the Premiership to League Two, stopping off at Championship club Morton to talk to the Greenock side's central defender Darragh O'Connor.

Scotland were dealt a formidable draw for Euro 2024 qualifying - do we have any hope against Haaland as we look to make it to Germany?!

And, of course, it's another massive week for Scottish clubs in Europe. We preview how we think Rangers, Celtic and Hearts will fare ahead of some mouth-watering ties.

RUNNING ORDER:
• PART 1: Intro, including thoughts on Scotland's Euro 2024 qualifying draw (00m 38s)
• PART 2: SPFL Round-up (11m 38s)
• PART 3: Life in the Championship, with Greenock Morton's Darragh O'Connor (35m 53s)
• PART 4: European matches preview (41m 22s)

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A FIFA Regen Gone Wrong

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100

Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks are back again to talk all things Scottish football.

With top flight domestic football returning last weekend, we round up all the action including goals, gaffes, the dark arts, red cards... and dodgy pizza.

VAR will be arriving in Scotland after the World Cup, although the testing and training of it is already underway. We chat to former grade one referee and host of the Get Involved Referee Podcast, Des Roache, to find out how it might impact the Premiership.

And it's another massive week for Scottish clubs in Europe. We preview how we think Rangers, Celtic and Hearts will fare ahead of some mouth-watering ties.

RUNNING ORDER:
• PART 1: Intro (00m 26s)
• PART 2: SPFL Round-up (5m 15s)
• PART 3: VAR arriving in Scottish football, with former referee Des Roache (23m 32s)
• PART 4: European matches preview (34m 00s)

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It Doesn’t Pass The Smell Test

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 11:00:00 +0100

Host Andrew Slaven is finally reunited with his co-hosts Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks to discuss all the latest goings on in Scottish football.

It was magnificent international break for Scotland, with Steve Clarke's men clinching qualification to Group A in the UEFA Nations League with a 0-0 draw in Poland against Ukraine. The trio discuss why he is a very, very good manager...

There were still goings on domestically too; Euan Booth Robertson joins us to discuss all the drama from this weekend's Challenge Cup matches.

And we attempt to get to the bottom of what's really going on at Partick Thistle - Ian Mackinnon from The Jags Foundation joins us to shed some light on what has become a fairly chaotic situation revolving around the ownership of the club.

RUNNING ORDER:
• PART 1: Intro (01m 01s)
• PART 2: Scotland promoted to UNL Group A (5m 00s)
• PART 3: Challenge Cup Round-up, with Football Scotland's Euan Booth Robertson (24m 02s)
• PART 4: Partick Thistle ownership controversy, with Ian Mackinnon from The Jags Foundation (31m 16s)

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Scotland’s road to EURO 2024

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0100

Scotland could take a huge step towards securing their place at EURO 2024 when they bring their Nations League 2022 campaign to a close this month.

Steve Clarke’s side take on Ukraine both home and away, with a clash against Republic of Ireland sandwiched in between.

The Tartan Army’s Laura Brannan and author of Scotland's Swedish Adventure, John Blaesdale, join host Andrew Slaven to explain the numerous reasons why these fixtures aren’t “just Nations League games”.

Ukrainian football journalist Andrew Todos, and Paul Nealon, founder of Irish Fan TV, join us to give us the lowdown on how their respective sides are doing and what sort of test Scotland should expect from them.

And we round up the best of the weekend’s SPFL action which included an emphatic victory for Stephen Robinson’s St Mirren side over Celtic. The result means Dumbarton are the only side in the country to maintain their 100% record this season.

RUNNING ORDER:
00:00 - Intro
06:09 - SPFL round up
19:34 - Why are the Nations League games so important for Scotland?
31:13 - The lowdown on Ukraine
40:56 - Why Ireland were so shocked to beat Scotland in June

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Peter Martin Helped Me Get Pregnant

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100

The fixture card may have been postponed but The (Scottish Football) Show must go on.

Grant Russell is joined by West Ham United's Laura Brannan and Partick Thistle's Craig Walker for episode eight of the season.

SPFL new boys Bonnyrigg Rose are enjoying life in League Two, sitting second top with only two defeats in six so far. Manager Robbie Horn joined us ahead of their top of the table clash with Dumbarton at the weekend.

Another team sitting pretty in second place is Championship side Partick Thistle. The club’s head of women’s media, Craig Walker, joins us on the show as we take a particular focus on whether this is the year the Jags go back to the top flight.

Ahead of week two in Europe, we preview Celtic and Rangers’ Champions League games, as well as Hearts’ trip to Riga in the Europa Conference League. But why are Napoli and Rangers fans now being locked out of their respective away tie?

And finally, it’s 15 years since James McFadden collected the ball against the World Cup finalists France and thought “why not?” Peter Martin joins us to recall his award-winning commentary which is almost as memorable as the strike itself.

RUNNING ORDER:
00:00 - Intro
04:47 - Bonnyrigg manager Robbie Horn
14:52 - Is this Partick Thistle’s season?
22:50 - European preview and why are Rangers fans being locked out?
31:21 - 15 year anniversary of France 0-1 Scotland

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The Fermer Wants A Striker

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100

Grant Russell is your host again this week, flanked by usual suspects Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks, to discuss all the latest goings on in Scottish football.

It was an emphatic victory for Celtic over Rangers at the weekend, The Celtic Way's Anthony Haggerty joins us to unpack a derby demolition.

After almost getting their fairytale ending last season, Arbroath are having a nightmare start to this one, rooted to the bottom of the Championship. Fermer Innes of the Smokies & Wine podcast joins us as we attempt to figure out why that is.

And we dissect former First Minister Henry McLeish's bizarre recent claims, which made front page news, about how the current cost of living crisis could lead to a rise in hooliganism on Scotland's terraces.

RUNNING ORDER:
• PART 1: Imperious Celtic humble Rangers, with The Celtic Way's Anthony Haggerty (06m 21s)
• PART 2: SPFL Round-up (14m 40s)
• PART 3: Arbroath's inauspicious start to the season, with Smokies & Wine podcast's Fermer Innes (24m 19s)
• PART 4: Henry McLeish's comments of hooliganism in Scottish football (32m 31s)
• PART 5: European group stage preview (42m 59s)

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As The Window Slams Shut

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 08:00:00 +0100

Findlay Marks is your host this week, joined by Laura Brannan and Euan Booth Robertson to discuss all the latest goings on in Scottish football.

With the summer transfer deadline day fast approaching, we take a look at whether there will be any last minute blockbuster signings with The Sun's Alan Potts. We also go behind the scenes and see what it's like working for a football club when they're trying to get deals done, compared to those eagerly trying to find the stories to break.

Ayr United have made a terrific start to this campaign in the Championship. Fresh from their 3-1 over title favourites Dundee at the weekend, managing director Graeme Mathie joins us to share how the hard work both on and off the park has given The Honest Men a real sense of optimism this season.

And surely things can't get much worse for Dundee United? We run down the biggest moments from last weekend's action, including Celtic's historic 9-0 victory at Tannadice which ultimately saw Jack Ross lose his job, as well as discussing the European group stage draws for Celtic, Rangers and Hearts.

RUNNING ORDER:
• PART 1: Deadline Day - Part 1, what it's like for journalists, with Alan Potts (03m 41s)
• PART 2: Deadline Day - Part 2, what it's like working at club (13m 16s)
• PART 3: SPFL round-up, including goals, goals, goals and European draw reaction (24m 52s)
• PART 4: Ayr United's start to the season, with managing director Graeme Mathie (43m 49s)

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Yer Just Doin' Yer Job

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +0100

Andrew Slaven is back and flanked by his usual trusty cohorts Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks to look back on a rather hefty weekend of Scottish football action.

Referees were the major talking point again this weekend, with a number of contentious decisions across the fixture list, with Willie Collum's decisions in the Rangers v Hibs match coming under particular scrutiny. Also in our review of the SPFL, we ponder whether scoring a free-kick is really that impressive...

St Mirren finally look to be getting their season going after a shaky start - their 3-0 away win at struggling Dundee United pushed them into the top half of the table. Buddies assistant manager Diarmuid O'Carroll joined us to talk through their recent turnaround. We also discuss St Mirren's recent decision to keep all three stands for home fans in the face of some bigger clubs asking for larger away sections in Paisley.

And it's a massive deciding week for Scottish clubs in Europe as the qualifiers draw to a close and we'll finally know what competitions Rangers and Hearts will be entering for the group stages. Jambos fan Scott McIntosh, curator of the 'Amoruso Lets It Run' YouTube channel, joined us to preview what promises to be an unforgettable night at Tynecastle.

RUNNING ORDER:
• PART 1: SPFL review (03m 22s)
• PART 2: St Mirren Assistant Manager Diarmuid O'Carroll (25m 07s)
• PART 3: St Mirren's stance on ticket allocation (33m 49s)
• PART 4: European preview, with Scott McIntosh (42m 18s)

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No Pyro, No Party

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 14:00:00 +0100

Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks are joined by guest host Grant Russell to discuss all the latest goings on in Scottish football.

Rangers created history last week to overturn their first leg defeat in Belgium and set up a play-off tie against PSV to reach the elusive UEFA Champions League group stage. Joshua Barrie of The Rangers Review gives us the lowdown on their chances.

Steven Hammell was named as Motherwell's new manager, replacing the sacked Graham Alexander. Andy Ross from the MFC Podcast joins us to discuss his appointment and what hopes the Steelmen can have under the new regime.

And we dissect Aberdeen's recent statement regarding the use of pyro by supporters and ask if it's time Scottish football found a way to embrace this element of many clubs' fanbase.

RUNNING ORDER:
• PART 1: The rumoured new TV deal with Sky (00m 45s)
• PART 2: Rangers move to within touching distance of the UCL, with Joshua Barrie (08m 46s)
• PART 3: Hearts v FC Zurich preview and Dundee Utd's Dutch nightmare (15m 45s)
• PART 4: Steven Hammell appointed new Motherwell manager, with Andy Ross (20m 54s)
• PART 5: SPFL round-up (28m 07s)
• PART 6: Pyro and fan culture in Scottish football (32m 07s)

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Say ‘Union Saint-Gilloise’ One More Time

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 13:00:00 +0100

Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks are back to discuss another pulsating week of Scottish football action.

Dundee United claimed their biggest result on a European stage for over 35 years. Ronny Costello from The Dode Fox Podcast joined us to relive the magic from Thursday night.

Hibs have had a topsy-turvy start to the new campaign, and we were joined by Gavin Wilson from the Hibs Talk Podcast to discuss all the various ups and downs, including prodigal son Martin Boyle's injury time equaliser in the Edinburgh Derby.

And what exactly is going on with the current TV deal in Scotland to broadcast football? Former Motherwell Head of Media and Communications Grant Russell helps to unpack a complicated and important subject.

RUNNING ORDER:
• PART 1: Dundee Utd's stunning win over AZ Alkmaar, with Ronny Costello (03m 09s)
• PART 2: Rangers' baffling performance in Belgium (09m 22s)
• PART 3: Hibs' rollercoaster start to the season, with Gavin Wilson (13m 19s)
• PART 4: SPFL round-up (18m 50s)
• PART 5: Scottish football's troublesome TV deal, with Grant Russell (26m 51s)

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A Yellow and a Half

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 10:00:00 +0100

Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks are back to discuss the opening weekend of SPFL action.

Motherwell claimed three points against St Mirren to put a week to forget behind them, after crashing out of Europe at the first hurdle to lowly Sligo Rovers. Why do Scottish clubs so often struggle in qualifying rounds?

Euan Booth Robertson joins us to look at the action happening below the top flight. Can Arbroath challenge for the Championship title again this season? And how will new boys Bonyrigg Rose cope with life in the SPFL?

And what's your favourite kit released over the summer? Craig McFarlane from Football Kit Memories podcast joins us to talk through the best (and worst) shirts for this season.

RUNNING ORDER:
• PART 1: Motherwell out of Europe and Alexander out of a job (02m 33s)
• PART 2: Premiership round-up (14m 15s)
• PART 3: Championship, League One and League Two round-up with Euan Booth Robertson (27m 40s)
• PART 4: 22/23 kits reviewed with Craig McFarlane (38m 03s)

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2022/23 Season Preview

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 07:00:00 +0100

The football is back...and so are we!

Join Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks as they preview the new season of Scottish football.

Calvin Bassey completed his transfer to Ajax from Rangers this summer, commanding one of the biggest ever transfer fees involving a Scottish club. But what have been the other key comings and goings this summer around the country?

Grab your pitchforks and tinfoils hats - VAR is coming to Scottish football. Surely it will put an end to any debate around officiating in the league?

Motherwell suffered an early setback last week in the first European qualifier involving a Scottish side. What are their chances of joining Celtic, Rangers, Hearts and potentially Dundee United in the European group stages this year?

And will Steven Fletcher or Lawrence Shankland be knocking at Steve Clarke's door now they've returned to the SPFL?

RUNNING ORDER:
• PART 1: We’re back (00m 00s)
• PART 2: The biggest ins and outs ahead of the new season (04m 55s)
• PART 3: Top six predictions (17m 12s)
• PART 4: VAR (25m 01s)
• PART 5: Scottish teams in Europe (37m 07s)
• PART 6: Rangers v SPFL v cinch v BBC Scotland (47m 39s)

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The Scottish Football Show: Trailer

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 13:00:00 +0100

A fresh, unbiased view on Scottish football with Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks. New episode every Tuesday. Subscribe now on all major platforms. Follow us on Twitter @TSFSpodcast