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Scottish Football Podcast

BBC Radio Scotland

38 episodes

The latest talking points in the national game with the BBC Scottish Football Podcast. Breaking news, views and analysis

Episodes

  1. One year of Martin O'Neill - saviour or sticking plaster?

    · 34 min

    A year after Martin O'Neill made his remarkable Celtic comeback, where does the club stand now? David Currie is joined by Tino Callaghan and Michael Gannon to ask whether O’Neill has taken Celtic forward after…

  2. Celtic Grind It Out, Hearts Bounce Back

    · 25 min

    Celtic maintained their four-point lead at the top of the Premiership with a hard-fought victory over Hibs, while Hearts bounced back from a difficult week with an important win against Motherwell. Stevie Miller is…

  3. Sportsound: Big wins for Celtic and Hearts

    · 1 h 07 min

    Big wins for Celtic and Hearts in the Scottish Premiership and we have all the reaction on Sportsound with Richard Gordon, Scott Allan and Derek Ferguson.

  4. Sportsound: A stormy Saturday of Scottish football!

    · 46 min

    All the news from Saturday which saw wins for Dundee Utd, Falkirk, Rangers and St Mirren. We hear from the managers after a stormy day across the country, on and off the pitch!

  5. Euro Review - Scottish Premiership Preview

    · 31 min

    Andy Burke, Scott Allan and Ewan Murray look back at Thursday night's Euro ties featuring Hearts and Celtic and look ahead to the weekend's SPFL fixtures.It’s top versus bottom as Celtic take on Hibs, can Hearts get…

  6. Sportsound: Reaction as Celtic slump to a third consecutive Europa League defeat and Mohamed Salah proves too much for Hearts

    · 1 h 00 min

    Kenny Macintyre and the team reflect on a difficult night for Scottish clubs in Europe as Celtic lose at home to Celta Vigo in the Europa League and Hearts are beaten 2-0 in Turkey by Trabzonspor in the Conference League

  7. Is Celta a must-win for Celtic? And what do fans want from a new TV deal?

    · 22 min

    Martin O’Neill’s side welcome La Liga’s Celta Vigo in the Europa League, while assistant manager Shaun Maloney says it is "close to" a must-win game. How much is riding on this one for Celtic? How important is it to…

  8. Hearts Humbled and Hibs Stumbling - What is going on in Edinburgh?

    · 29 min

    After their Celtic Park humbling, are Hearts ready to take on Mo Salah’s Trabzonspor in the Conference League - will it be an even tougher test for Wouter Vrancken’s side? Is it time to rethink their risk-reward style…

  9. Ross County Juggernaut and Partick Penalty controversy - it's the lower league round up

    · 27 min

    Could Partick Thistle move to the top of the Championship, and how much controversy surrounds the penalty decision everyone is talking about? Andy Burke is joined by Ryan Flynn and Craig Telfer to assess a dramatic…

  10. Hearts Hammered, Rangers Checked, Hibs in Trouble: the Weekend Roundup

    · 26 min

    Celtic produced their most emphatic display of the season with a stunning 7-1 win over Hearts. Jane Lewis is joined by Alison McConnell and Cillian Sheridan to assess a ruthless Parkhead performance, discuss where it…

  11. Sportsound: Celtic thrash Hearts 7 (seven) -1 in Premiership mauling

    · 39 min

    After Celtic's 7-1 thrashing of Hearts on Sunday afternoon, we hear from the managers and the Sportsound team including Pat Bonner, Michael Stewart, Andy Halliday and Tom English.

  12. Sportsound: Reaction to all of Saturday's Scottish Premiership matches

    · 1 h 09 min

    All the reaction to Saturday's Scottish Premiership matches which saw wins for Aberdeen, Falkirk and Kilmarnock, and draws at McDiarmid Park and Dens.

  13. It's the Scottish Premiership weekend preview

    · 28 min

    Will Celtic and Hearts be suffering from a European hangover ahead of their weekend match-up? How will Steven Pressley's Dundee lineup against Rangers on Saturday night? Can they beat the Glasgow giants at home for the…

  14. Sportsound : Reaction to Celtic's defeat at Benfica as Hearts begin their Conference League campaign with a draw.

    · 58 min

    Scott Allan, Ryan Stevenson and James McFadden assess Celtic and Hearts' performances in Europe as O'Neill's side make it back-to-back Europa League defeats

  15. Can Celtic Change the Narrative in Lisbon as Hearts open their campaign?

    · 21 min

    Can Celtic produce a result in Lisbon that changes the mood around the club? Craig Telfer is joined by former Hearts defender Ryan McGowan to preview a huge night of European football. The pair discuss the ongoing…

  16. The Danish Blueprint: Can Scottish Clubs Learn from FC Nordsjælland?

    · 22 min

    How do you build a successful football club around youth development? Ahead of Hearts' Conference League match with the Danish side on Thursday. Thomas Duncan sits down with FC Nordsjælland sporting director Alexander…

  17. Championship Shake-Up: Is Stenhousemuir's Lead Under Threat?

    · 26 min

    The SPFL's lower leagues are beginning to take shape, but there is still plenty left to play for. David Currie is joined by Arbroath midfielder Ryan Flynn and Livingston defender Cammy Kerr to analyse Stenhousemuir's…

  18. Edinburgh Divided: Hearts' Momentum and Hibs' Challenge

    · 28 min

    Hearts have emerged as one of the Premiership's early success stories, while city rivals Hibs continue their search for consistency under new manager Marink Reedijk. Andy Burke is joined by Hibs Women's boss Joelle…

  19. Naderi's Hot Streak and a Celtic Revival?

    · 26 min

    2Long A much-needed response arrived for Celtic after the international break, with a dominant performance against Motherwell helping calm nerves around Parkhead. Stevie Miller is joined by Cillian Sheridan and Rory…

  20. Sportsound : Celtic return to the Premiership summit as St Johnstone win at Pittodrie.

    · 55 min

    Willie Miller and Callum Davidson assess Sunday's Premiership action as Celtic returned to winning ways at Fir Park, whilst Aberdeen lose to St Johnstone at Pittodrie.

  21. Sportsound : Reaction to Saturday's Premiership drama as Rangers go top

    · 38 min

    Andy Halliday and Rory Loy assess Saturday's action as Rangers defeat Kilmarnock to leapfrog Celtic at the top of the Premiership. Big wins also for Hearts, Dundee Utd and Dundee.

  22. Rangers Eye the Summit as Celtic Face a Fir Park Test: It's a Big Weekend in the SPFL

    · 27 min

    Can Rangers extend their impressive run and pile the pressure on Celtic by moving to the top of the Premiership? Martin Dowden, Ewan Murray and Scott Allan assess why Derek McInnes' side have turned their season around…

  23. Previously on the SPFL... your Premiership crib sheet

    · 26 min

    With the international break over, which clubs are best placed to seize the initiative in the Premiership? Can Martin O’Neill steady Celtic amid supporter unrest, mounting pressure and a demanding European schedule?…

  24. Does Pocognoli need to change already?

    · 23 min

    What should we make of Scotland's slump to defeat against Slovenia at Hampden? Four games into Pocognoli's time in charge, how clear is his project, and is the back three the right fit for the players he has? With…

  25. Sportsound : Scotland lose again at Hampden as Slovenia outplay Pocognoli's side in the Nations League

    · 52 min

    Willie Miller, Andy Halliday, Leanne Crichton and Tom English debate what went wrong for Pocognoli's Scotland side, outplayed by Slovenia at Hampden in the Nations League.

  26. Time for a first Hampden win for Pocognoli's Scotland?

    · 28 min

    Scotland return to Hampden looking to build on an encouraging win over North Macedonia, but what have we learned from Sebastian Pocognoli's first few games in charge? John Walker, Michael Grant and Andy Burke assess…

  27. McGinn, McTominay, Robertson: Are Scotland's Legends Undroppable?

    · 26 min

    Scotland have their first win under Sebastian Pocognoli, but what did the performance really tell us about the future direction of the national team? Is a clear tactical identity beginning to emerge, and can Scotland…

  28. Sportsound: Who caught the eye in Pocognoli's first win?

    · 1 h 08 min

    Richard Gordon, Willie Miller, Callum Davidson and Rory Loy talk Scotland after the win over North Macedonia

  29. Sportsound : Pocognoli wins first match as Scotland defeat North Macedonia in Nations League

    · 22 min

    Ryan Jack and Scott Brown debate Pocognoli's first win as Scotland boss in the Nations League against North Macedonia.

  30. Is North Macedonia a MUST win for Scotland?

    · 24 min

    After a difficult start to the Nations League campaign, can Scotland finally find the goals and points they desperately need in North Macedonia? Martin Dowden is joined by Scott Allan and Joelle Murray to assess the…

  31. What's really happening at Celtic and does Scotland have a goalkeeping problem?

    · 28 min

    Scotland's defeat to Switzerland leaves plenty of questions for Sebastian Pocognoli and his players. Was Angus Gunn unfairly criticised, are defensive issues becoming a bigger concern, and can the goals start flowing…

  32. The Pocognoli Report Card

    · 28 min

    Scotland's honeymoon period under Sebastian Pocognoli has hit its first bump after a 3-0 defeat to Switzerland at Hampden. How much damage did Jack Hendry's early red card do, and should the result be judged in that…

  33. Sportsound : A disappointing Hampden debut for Pocognoli as Scotland outclassed by slick Swiss

    · 51 min

    Andy Halliday, Willie Miller and Tom English assess Scotland's disappointing Nations League defeat to Switzerland, in Pocognoli's first match at Hampden.

  34. Can Scotland Shock the Swiss at Hampden?

    · 26 min

    Sebastian Pocognoli gets his first home game as Scotland head coach, but can his side rise to the challenge against a talented Switzerland team? David Currie is joined by Swiss football enthusiast Paddy Gunn and…

  35. Pocognoli v Steve Clarke - what has actually changed for Scotland?

    · 27 min

    A goalless draw in Slovenia marked the beginning of Sebastian Pocognoli's reign as Scotland head coach, but what did we learn from the first glimpse of his new-look side? Jane Lewis is joined by Mark Atkinson to…

  36. It's the weeknd SPFL preview!

    · 24 min

    Looking ahead to the weekend fixtures. With Ray Bradshaw, Scott Allan and Andy Halliday.

  37. How Scotland made it to World Cup 2026

    · 57 min

    After 28 years, Scotland are back in the World Cup finals, with manager Steve Clarke guiding the national team through qualification and the most dramatic climax at Hampden Park.

  38. Scott McTominay: Our Brother of Naples

    · 48 min

    Scott McTominay left a struggling Man United to become Serie A’s Most Valuable Player, win the Scudetto for Napoli and be nominated for the Ballon D’Or - all in one year. Was he this good all along? Is he finally…

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