Improving Scottish Football

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Scottish football has the potential to be so much more. This is where the change begins. Talking about league reconstruction, the TV deal, playing style, plastic pitches, youth development, and fan experience.

  1. JAN 25

    Every Club for Themselves: How Self-Interest Holds Scottish Football Back (with Falkirk's CEO)

    Falkirk CEO Jamie Swinney joins Kieran for a great conversation at the Falkirk Stadium: - How do we break the cycle of self-preservation? - Is there a fairer way to distribute funds to the lower leagues? - What are the key factors in Falkirk’s recent success? This episode is proudly sponsored by Hollis Financial Planning: https://www.hollisfinancialplanning.co.uk 🌳 Link to all our socials: https://linktr.ee/ImprovingScottishFootball 🙋🏻‍♂️ For partnership enquiries: improvingscottishfootball@gmail.com Falkirk, Scotland, Scotland football, national, Scottish football, podcast, Ayr United, Somerset Park, Celtic, Rangers, Aberdeen, Hearts, Hibs, Hibernian, Dundee, Kilmarnock, Motherwell, United, Highlights, the terrace, open goal, PLZ, heart and Hand, Rangers Review, 20 Minute Tims, ACSOM, A Celtic State of Mind, Review, BBC, radio, SPL, SPFL, Premiership, championship, league 1, league 2, show, daft

    40 min

  2. 11/13/2025

    Scott Brown: We Need A Rule To Get Young Scots Playing

    Scott Brown and Graeme Mathie of Ayr United join Kieran: -       Should clubs be mandated to play young players?  -       Is the cooperation agreement working?  -       What are the ambitions for Ayr United?  This episode is proudly sponsored by Hollis Financial Planning: https://www.hollisfinancialplanning.co.uk🌳 Link to all our socials: https://linktr.ee/ImprovingScottishFootball🙋🏻‍♂️ For partnership enquiries: improvingscottishfootball@gmail.com Scotland, Scotland football, national, Scottish football, podcast, Ayr United, Somerset Park, Celtic, Rangers, Aberdeen, Hearts, Hibs, Hibernian, Dundee, Kilmarnock, Motherwell, United, Highlights, the terrace, open goal, heart and Hand, Rangers Review, 20 Minute Tims, ACSOM, A Celtic State of Mind, Review, BBC, radio, SPL, SPFL, Premiership, championship, league 1, league 2, show

    25 min

  3. 08/28/2025

    The Decline of Scottish Football? European Failure Laid Bare (Emergency Podcast!)

    Emergency Podcast: The Decline of Scottish Football | European Failure Laid BareScottish football’s latest European collapse is here — and it’s time to stop pretending everything’s fine.🌳 Link to all our socials: https://linktr.ee/ImprovingScottishFo...🙋🏻‍♂️ For partnership enquiries: improvingscottishfootball@gmail.comScotland, Scotland football, national, Scottish football, podcast, Celtic, Rangers, Aberdeen, Hearts, Hibs, Hibernian, Dundee, Kilmarnock, Motherwell, United, Highlights, the terrace, open goal, PLZ, heart and Hand, Rangers Review, 20 Minute Tims, ACSOM, A Celtic State of Mind, Review, BBC, radio, SPL, SPFL, Premiership, championship, league 1, league 2, show

    36 min

  4. 06/11/2025

    Croatia cracked the footballing code! These are the key lessons for Scotland!

    -       75% of the players in their league are home grown! -       Youth football is much more competitive than in Scotland -       Kids play multi-sports – not just football!   🌳 Link to all our socials: https://linktr.ee/ImprovingScottishFootball🙋🏻‍♂️ For partnership enquiries: improvingscottishfootball@gmail.comKieran is joined by Ian Coll from Sparta Prague, formerly Hadjuk Split and Celtic for this insightful podcast.  Scotland, Scotland football, national, Scottish football, podcast, Celtic, Rangers, Aberdeen, Hearts, Hibs, Hibernian, Dundee, Kilmarnock, Motherwell, United, Highlights, the terrace, open goal, PLZ, heart and Hand, Rangers Review, 20 Minute Tims, ACSOM, A Celtic State of Mind, Review, BBC, radio, SPL, SPFL, Premiership, championship, league 1, league 2, show

    19 min

  5. 05/26/2025

    The fans have spoken! Here’s what matters most to Scottish football supporters

    - “Scrap the two-legged play-offs"- “It's time to re-think the alcohol ban"- “Hardly anyone wants a 12-team league"🌳 Link to all our socials: https://linktr.ee/ImprovingScottishFootball🙋🏻‍♂️ For partnership enquiries: improvingscottishfootball@gmail.comKieran is joined by marketing expert Michael Bochel for this special mini-episode. Scotland, Scotland football, national, Scottish football, podcast, Celtic, Rangers, Aberdeen, Hearts, Hibs, Hibernian, Dundee, Kilmarnock, Motherwell, United, Highlights, the terrace, open goal, PLZ, heart and Hand, Rangers Review, 20 Minute Tims, ACSOM, A Celtic State of Mind, Review, BBC, radio, SPL, SPFL, Premiership, championship, league 1, league 2, show

    18 min

  6. 05/12/2025

    Innovation is essential! We need to think like the Dutch and be a destination for young talent (Special mini-episode with Rory Hamilton)

    - We need to study what the Dutch are doing so well- Innovation is key - otherwise Scottish football will move backwards. - We should be the place where every young British player wants to go. 🌳 Link to all our socials: https://linktr.ee/ImprovingScottishFootball🙋🏻‍♂️ For partnership enquiries: improvingscottishfootball@gmail.comKieran is joined by Rory Hamilton for this special mini-episode.Scotland, Scotland football, national, Scottish football, podcast, Celtic, Rangers, Aberdeen, Hearts, Hibs, Hibernian, Dundee, Kilmarnock, Motherwell, United, Highlights, the terrace, open goal, PLZ, heart and Hand, Rangers Review, 20 Minute Tims, ACSOM, A Celtic State of Mind, Review, BBC, radio, SPL, SPFL, Premiership, championship, league 1, league 2, show

    16 min

  7. 04/28/2025

    My greatest regret! Talent is being missed, and the ambition is too small! (Special mini-episode with Henry McLeish)

    - “Our footballing ambition is too small!”- “We need regional academies everywhere from Stranraer to Orkney!"- “My greatest regret from the McLeish report”  🌳 Link to all our socials: https://linktr.ee/ImprovingScottishFootball🙋🏻‍♂️ For partnership enquiries: improvingscottishfootball@gmail.com Henry McLeish joins Kieran for this special mini-episode—former First Minister of Scotland and author of the McLeish report.  Scotland, Scotland football, national, Scottish football, podcast, Celtic, Rangers, Aberdeen, Hearts, Hibs, Hibernian, Dundee, Kilmarnock, Motherwell, United, Highlights, the terrace, open goal, PLZ, heart and Hand, Rangers Review, 20 Minute Tims, ACSOM, A Celtic State of Mind, Review, BBC, radio, SPL, SPFL, Premiership, championship, league 1, league 2, show

    14 min

  8. 04/15/2025

    What's going on with Scotland's Under-21s?

    - Why is nobody talking about the Under-21s?  - What are the pros and cons of young Scots moving to English academies?- How do we entice dual nationals to declare for Scotland?  🌳 Link to all our socials: https://linktr.ee/ImprovingScottishFootball🙋🏻‍♂️ For partnership enquiries: improvingscottishfootball@gmail.com Kieran is joined by Owen Brown from The Young Team for this important and timely chat. Scotland, Scotland football, national, Scottish football, podcast, Celtic, Rangers, Aberdeen, Hearts, Hibs, Hibernian, Dundee, Kilmarnock, Motherwell, United, Highlights, the terrace, open goal, PLZ, heart and Hand, Rangers Review, 20 Minute Tims, ACSOM, A Celtic State of Mind, Review, BBC, radio, SPL, SPFL, Premiership, championship, league 1, league 2, show

    41 min
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Scottish football has the potential to be so much more. This is where the change begins. Talking about league reconstruction, the TV deal, playing style, plastic pitches, youth development, and fan experience.

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  • Creator
    Edinburgh Documentary Films
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    45
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Edinburgh Documentary Films
  • Show Website
    Improving Scottish Football

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