SPFL Sighs and Aberdeen Lows: The Scottish Football Podcast

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The Scottish football podcast for supporters who enjoy the game as much as the debate. Weekly previews, reviews and discussion covering every corner of the SPFL, with Aberdeen FC always close to the heart. Honest. Balanced. Unfiltered.

  1. 6h ago ·  Bonus

    Rangers in Crisis? A Fan’s View Ahead of Pittodrie | SPFL Sighs & Aberdeen Lows

    Rangers are out of Europe, the pressure is already building on Derek McInnes — and now they head to Pittodrie to face Aberdeen. In this bonus episode, I’m joined by Rangers fan Scott to get his perspective on a turbulent start to the season. How damaging was the European exit? Is McInnes already under serious pressure? Has Rangers’ recruitment really been as bad as the reaction suggests — or is the panic being overdone? I put forward a slightly different view on the recruitment, we discuss where the real problems at Rangers lie, and look ahead to a fascinating Aberdeen v Rangers clash at Pittodrie. Plus, predictions for Sunday and the big question: just how important is this game for Derek McInnes?

  2. 1d ago

    🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 McBurnie for Scotland? McInnes Returns to Pittodrie & Premiership Preview

    Should Oli McBurnie be back in the Scotland squad? Alan makes the case after his impressive form, while Gavin gives his verdict. We also look ahead to the big one at Pittodrie as Derek McInnes returns with Rangers to face Stephen Robinson’s Aberdeen. Could Robinson eventually emulate — or even surpass — what McInnes achieved during his time with the Dons? Plus, we preview and predict all of the weekend’s Premiership action, update the Race to 50, and check in on the Betting Kitty. 🎙️ Talking Points ⚽ Oli McBurnie for Scotland? 🔴 Can Robinson surpass McInnes at Aberdeen? 🔥 Aberdeen v Rangers 🔮 Premiership predictions 🏁 Race to 50 💰 Betting Kitty

  3. 2d ago

    Celtic Collapse: The Seesaw Swings Back | SPFL Sighs & Aberdeen Lows

    A bonus pod after an extraordinary night in Europe. Celtic looked to have one foot in the Champions League — only to suffer a remarkable capitulation against LASK. We look at how the tie got away from them, the power of momentum, and why LASK fully deserved their victory. But the consequences could go much further than one disastrous result. Just a week ago, the financial seesaw between Celtic and Rangers appeared to be tilting dramatically towards Celtic: £22m banked for Arne Engels, Champions League riches seemingly on the way, and Rangers facing problems of their own. Seven days later, everything looks rather different. What does Celtic’s exit mean financially, how could it affect their remaining transfer business — and has the Old Firm seesaw suddenly become a whole lot more even? Plus, a little teaser for an upcoming Rangers special… and why I might not entirely buy into the current panic at Ibrox.

    Celtic Collapse: The Seesaw Swings Back | SPFL Sighs & Aberdeen Lows

  4. 6d ago

    Derby Delight & Derby Despair: Pressley Rising, Goodwin in Trouble? | SPFL Sighs & Aberdeen Lows

    Only one Premiership game this weekend — but the Dundee derby gave us plenty to talk about. Dundee leave Tannadice with a deserved 2–0 win, with Astley and Bevan outstanding at the back as Steven Pressley’s impressive start continues. Twelve months ago his managerial stock was low; now he’s winning derbies and becoming increasingly popular with the Dundee support. For Jim Goodwin and Dundee United, the picture looks rather different. Phil joins us again by voice note after the match — and his verdict on Goodwin is noticeably different from when we spoke before the derby. That’s what a derby defeat can do. Plus: United’s problems at both ends, the Race to 50 continues to humiliate me, Alfie Bavidge impresses on loan, a positive week for Scottish clubs in Europe, and worrying times for Greenock Morton.

    Derby Delight & Derby Despair: Pressley Rising, Goodwin in Trouble? | SPFL Sighs & Aberdeen Lows

  5. Aug 21

    The Dundee United Deep Dive: Goodwin, Youth & Derby Day | SPFL Sighs & Aberdeen Lows

    With only one Premiership fixture this weekend, we’re doing something a little different. Dundee United fan Phil joins me for a proper look at life at Tannadice ahead of the Dundee derby. We discuss Jim Goodwin’s three-year transformation of United — and whether he’s a different manager from the one Aberdeen fans remember — before digging into the make-up of the current squad and the club’s changing recruitment approach. There’s a big focus on youth development. United gave more than 5,100 minutes to U21 players during their Championship-winning season, so why are opportunities seemingly harder to come by now? And are managers actually wrong to think playing youngsters puts their jobs at greater risk? We talk Lorenzo Sassetti, Owen Stirton’s loan at Ayr, Will Ferry’s future and United’s proud history of giving youngsters their chance — from Christian Dailly through to Mark Wilson, Stuart Armstrong, Ryan Gauld and John Souttar. Then it’s onto the main event: 🟠 Dundee United v Dundee Phil gives us the view from the United side, his derby memories, the team he’d pick and, of course, puts his reputation on the line with a Race to 50 prediction. A Dundee United deep dive before derby day.

  6. Aug 18

    🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland Go Bold: What Do We Make of Sébastien Pocognoli? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 | SPFL Sighs & Aberdeen Lows

    Scotland have their new manager — and it’s not the appointment many of us expected. After Gavin had some very strong views when Steven Naismith appeared to be in the frame, the SFA have gone in a completely different direction with Sébastien Pocognoli. In this bonus pod, I set the scene before handing over to Gavin for his reaction to the appointment. Then I come back in with my own thoughts on the gamble, the potential change in style and what Pocognoli might do differently with this Scotland squad. Bold, risky, exciting… or all three? A quick bonus episode on the beginning of a new era for Scotland.

    🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland Go Bold: What Do We Make of Sébastien Pocognoli? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 | SPFL Sighs & Aberdeen Lows

  7. Aug 17

    The Seesaw: What a Difference a Week Makes | SPFL Sighs & Aberdeen Lows

    The Scottish football seesaw is already in full swing. Rangers finally get lift-off under Derek McInnes with a 5–1 win over St Mirren, Celtic cruise through at Tannadice, Aberdeen bounce back emphatically against Dundee and Stenhousemuir produce the shock of the League Cup weekend. I run through all eight last-16 ties, react to a very tasty quarter-final draw — including Rangers v Celtic and Kilmarnock v Aberdeen — before finishing with Good Week, Bad Week, featuring McInnes, Stenhousemuir, the battered Tannadice woodwork…and our increasingly questionable predictions.

  8. Aug 14

    Cup Weekend, Scotland’s Next Boss & Where Are the Young Players? | SPFL Sighs & Aberdeen Lows

    It’s Premier Sports Cup weekend and Gavin is back for the preview show. We start with two big talking points for Scottish football: the summit on improving pathways for young Scottish players — and whether a bigger top flight could be part of the answer — before discussing the Scotland manager situation, with Steven Naismith looking increasingly likely to get the job. Then it’s onto eight last-16 cup ties: Kilmarnock v Ayr UnitedAberdeen v DundeeDunfermline v Ross CountyDundee United v CelticHearts v Inverness CTHibs v Partick ThistleStenhousemuir v MotherwellRangers v St Mirren We make our predictions, with Gavin still leading the Race to 50 by the frankly intimidating score of 1–0. And after my £10 Motherwell bet went absolutely nowhere last weekend, the betting kitty is safely back in Gavin’s hands. Cup shocks, score predictions and the usual Scottish football sighing.

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The Scottish football podcast for supporters who enjoy the game as much as the debate. Weekly previews, reviews and discussion covering every corner of the SPFL, with Aberdeen FC always close to the heart. Honest. Balanced. Unfiltered.

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