Scottish Football Podcast

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

16h ago

Derby Delight for Hibs, Fresh Questions for Celtic

Hibs' season may have just been transformed by a dramatic Edinburgh Derby victory. Stevie Miller is joined by Alison McConnell and Cammy Kerr to analyse Marink Reedijk's first win as Hibs manager as his side stunned Hearts to book their place in the League Cup final. The panel discusses what Hibs got right, where Hearts fell short and whether the result can spark a revival at Easter Road. Attention then turns to Rangers, who edged past Aberdeen thanks to another decisive contribution from Ryan Naderi. The team assess Derek McInnes' growing winning mentality, Aberdeen's improved display and what reaching another cup final could mean for Rangers' season. There's also reaction to a potentially pivotal weekend in the Premiership title race as Falkirk shocked Celtic, raising fresh questions about performances, recruitment and defensive frailties at Parkhead. Plus, discussion on John McGlynn's remarkable work at Falkirk, Kilmarnock's struggles to capitalise against ten-man St Johnstone and whether Motherwell's long-awaited victory can kickstart their campaign. 00:00 Hibs Through to the League Cup Final 02:40 How Hibs Won the Edinburgh Derby 03:24 Does This Change Everything for Marinkk Reedijk? 05:09 What Did Hibs Get Right? 06:33 Do Hearts Have a Big-Game Problem? 08:45 Rangers Edge Past Aberdeen 10:03 Ryan Naderi's Remarkable Rise 11:36 Aberdeen Must Build on the Performance 12:54 How Important Is the Cup Final for Rangers? 14:15 Celtic Stunned by Falkirk 16:34 Is Celtic Heading Towards a Crisis? 19:21 John McGlynn's Finest Coaching Achievement? 22:42 Kilmarnock's Missed Opportunity 23:38 Can Motherwell Finally Build Momentum?
1d ago

Sportsound: Reaction as Hibs down Hearts to reach the League Cup final and Celtic stumble away to Falkirk

Richard Gordon and the team react to a dramatic day of Scottish football action, as Hibs beat Hearts at Hampden and Falkirk beat Celtic for the first time in 19 years
2d ago

Sportsound : Rangers defeat Aberdeen to reach the League Cup final

Andy Halliday, Willie Miller and Tom English assess Rangers' win over Aberdeen in the League Cup semi-finals, hearing from Derek McInnes and Stephen Robinson.
3d ago

Fan Ban, Hampden pressure and managers with everything on the line.

Is the fan ban for Rangers and Celtic disproportionate? The pressure is rising and Hampden takes centre stage. Can struggling Aberdeen produce the performance they desperately need to shock Rangers, or will Derek McInnes move a step closer to silverware? Martin Dowden, Stephen McGowan and Scott Allan look forward to a high pressure weekend of Scottish Football. Can Hibs turn their fortunes around against Hearts, and what would defeat mean for Marink Reedijk? Plus, Celtic head to in-form Falkirk looking vulnerable, Kilmarnock are fighting to stop the rot, and Motherwell and St Mirren collide with both sides desperate for a win 00:02:21 — Rangers and Celtic face closed-door cup ties 00:04:49 — Can Rangers take advantage of Aberdeen’s struggles? 00:09:33 — Can Aberdeen turn their season around at Hampden? 00:13:25 — Hearts v Hibs: Edinburgh derby semi-final showdown 00:18:41 — Could Falkirk expose Celtic’s problems? 00:22:03 — Crucial weekend for Kilmarnock and Motherwell
4d ago

Midweek Mayhem in the SPFL - The Full Debrief

Jane Lewis is joined by Cammy Bell and Michael Grant after a tempestuous night in the Premiership. Did panto villain Derek McInnes deserve the "crackling" reception he got from the Tynecastle faithful? Why are Celtic still looking vulnerable defensively after Dundee United held them at Celtic Park, and when will "hooked at half-time" Kasper Høgh get back on the scoresheet? Plus, can Hibs build on their first point under their new manager? How much pressure is mounting at Aberdeen, and what needs to change for Kilmarnock and Motherwell? 00:02:18 — McInnes’ fiery Tynecastle return 00:06:45 — What were Rangers missing? 00:09:20 — Celtic held by impressive Dundee United 00:12:09 — When will Kasper Høgh find the net? 00:16:39 — A first point for Hibs’ new boss 00:18:28 — Pressure mounting at Aberdeen
5d ago

Sportsound : Reaction to some big results on a dramatic Wednesday night across the Scottish Premiership

Reaction to a big evening of Premiership football across the country as the Old Firm drop points. Plus big wins for Falkirk and Dundee.
5d ago

McInnes returns to Tynecastle - it's not going to be pretty

Derek McInnes returns to Tynecastle, but what sort of welcome awaits him and can Hearts’ attacking approach cause Rangers problems? Charlotte Cohen is joined by Mark Atkinson and Rory Loy to look ahead to a full Premiership card. Can Dundee United trouble Celtic after finding form? How much pressure is already building at Hibs after three defeats under their new manager, and can they respond at St Mirren? Plus, Motherwell’s worrying run, St Johnstone’s opportunity in Perth, Aberdeen’s search for consistency, Falkirk’s growing threat and Dundee against Kilmarnock. 00:02:22 — What reception awaits McInnes at Tynecastle? 00:05:03 — Have Hearts learned from that Celtic defeat? 00:10:07 — Can Dundee United cause Celtic problems? 00:12:17 — St Mirren and Hibs face a huge night 00:19:17 — Can Motherwell stop the slide in Perth? 00:22:41 — Aberdeen, Falkirk and Dundee v Kilmarnock
6d ago

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

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 delivering the double. Why does the club still feel like it’s in a holding pattern? Has recruitment left the manager exposed? What explains Celtic’s continuing struggles in Europe, despite their domestic results? And with questions over O’Neill’s long-term future, is a succession plan already taking shape, or will Celtic play it safe with their next appointment? 00:02:26 — O’Neill: saviour or sticking plaster? 00:06:59 — The fallout from the Nancy experiment 00:10:04 — Has Celtic’s recruitment let O’Neill down? 00:13:46 — Is O’Neill a human shield for the board? 00:20:18 — Can Celtic win the league again?

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David Currie

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Liam McLeod

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Derek McInnes

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Stephen Robinson

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Cameron Bell

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Michael Grant

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Mark Atkinson

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Rory Loy

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Tino Callaghan

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Michael Gannon

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07/14/2024

Hibby07

The episode on July 13th labeled the domestic season gets underway was in fact nothing more than a show on Aberdeen. 22 of 23 minutes spent on Aberdeen. I’ll never get that time back. You are BBC SCOTLAND you should cater to all teams and fans. Your host is an amateur. At the very end he lists players that scored hat-tricks except Dylan Vente of Hbs. Just never mentions him. If you’re only going to talk about a single match and 80% of that is about 1 team, your title should reflect that. Not the first time this has happened. You’re supposed to be the big dog, start acting like it.
Get better pundits!

06/11/2023

KL@194

Much too dependent on inarticulate ex-player pundits who don’t have anything to contribute beyond cliches.
Surprisingly amateurish

05/19/2020

therojay

It boggles my mind how amateurish this show is production-wise considering it’s on a national broadcasting service. I’ve lost track of how many times I’ve turned off podcasts because of announcers constantly and annoyingly clearing their throats or coughing without using their mute buttons. Recently one announcer, Michael Stewart, didn’t even have enough sense to turn off his microphone before unwrapping a power bar! I’m also tired of announcers and guests talking over each other, Richard Gordon’s occasional tantrums - I still remember him upbraiding some poor staffer who didn’t turn Tom English’s mike on quickly enough - and Kenny MacIntyre’s overall vacuousness. What a mess!
No podcast

02/04/2020

Paultimlin

What happened To yesterday’s (February 3 2020) podcast? Wee bit controversial? Come on BBC you are supposed to be the national broadcaster. Let’s hear the truth.