Improving Scottish Football

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Bold conversations shaping the future of the game. Talking about league reconstruction, the TV deal, playing style, plastic pitches, youth development, and fan experience.

  1. Aug 29

    The Top 5 Things That Need To Change In Scottish Football

    Improving Scottish Football is BACK! - and we've moved into a shiny new studio. Kieran and the panel give their takes on key issues they believe is holding back Scottish Football from becoming an established nation on the international stage. 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 Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 03:08 Player Pathways 18:20 League Reconstruction 33:30 TV Deal 44:53 Referee Transparency 58:39 Should Sport be Free? 01:09:20 Ranking, Final Thoughts & Outro

    The Top 5 Things That Need To Change In Scottish Football

  2. Jun 28

    Who Will Be Scotland's Next Manager? This Is a Crossroads Moment

    Steve Clarke's time as Scotland manager has come to an end following the 2026 World Cup. In this episode of Improving Scottish Football, Kieran Hennigan explores the leading candidates to replace Clarke, including Ange Postecoglou, Kasper Hjulmand, Graham Arnold, Alex Neil, and John McGlynn (We may have forgotten to talk about David Moyes 😂...) 🌳 Link to all our socials: https://linktr.ee/ImprovingScottishFootball🙋🏻‍♂️ For partnership enquiries: improvingscottishfootball@gmail.com This appointment could shape Scotland's future for years to come, and getting it right has never mattered more. Who would you appoint as Scotland's next manager? Let us know your choice in the comments. #Scotland #ScottishFootball #ScotlandManager #SteveClarke #SFA #AngePostecoglou #KasperHjulmand #FootballPodcast

  3. Jun 4

    Scotland's World Cup Dream: The Definitive Preview

    Former Scotland international Mikey Devlin, and coach and analyst John Walker join Kieran for the ultimate World Cup preview show. Come on Scotland! 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 SFA, Steve Clarke, McGinn, McTomnay, MacLean, Scotland, Scotland football, Tierney, Robertson, Denmark, national, Scottish football, podcast, Celtic, Rangers, Aberdeen, Hearts, Hibs, Hibernian, Dundee, Kilmarnock, Motherwell, United, Highlights, the terrace, open goal, PLZ

  4. May 11

    The 'Dangerous' £25 Ticket Cap Debate + End the 3PM Blackout? (With CEO of St Johnstone)

    St Johnstone CEO Fran Smith joins Kieran for a great conversation at McDiarmid Park: What should the new TV deal look like? Should the 3pm blackout be scrapped?    Is the proposed £25 away ticket cap dangerous?    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.comPerth, Scotland, Scotland football, national, Scottish football, podcast, McDiarmid 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

  5. Mar 25

    Inside Motherwell's Academy, with David Clarkson

    Academy Director David Clarkson sits down with Kieran for a chat at Fir Park. They discuss the impact that Jens Berthel Askou has had on the academy, and whether the introduction of the U-19 and U-17 leagues has been a positive change. This episode is proudly sponsored by Hollis Financial Planning: ⁠https://www.hollisfinancialplanning.c...⁠🌳 Link to all our socials: ⁠https://linktr.ee/ImprovingScottishFo...⁠🙋🏻‍♂️ For partnership enquiries: improvingscottishfootball@gmail.comFalkirk, 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

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Bold conversations shaping the future of the game. 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
    50
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Edinburgh Documentary Films
  • Show Website
    Improving Scottish Football

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