Improving Scottish Football

Improving Scottish Football
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Improving Scottish Football

The podcast for fans who want more than the status-quo. Talking about league reconstruction, the TV deal, playing style, plastic pitches, youth development, and fan experience. If you want to see Scottish football grow and develop, then this podcast is for you.

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    Scottish vs. Foreign Managers: A Crisis or a New Era?

    Kieran is joined by former Professional Player Jamie Mitchell and coach and analyst John Walker to discuss what’s happened to Scottish managers. There are fewer Scottish managers than ever before in the Scottish Premiership, and there’s only David Moyes in the English Premier League (in 2011 there were 7!)  -       What are the benefits of bringing in foreign coaches to Scotland? -       What can we learn from Ian Cathro’s success at Estoril?  -       Who will get the new Rangers manager? Get in touch: ⁠improvingscottishfootball@gmail.com⁠ ⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/company/improving-scottish-football Scotland, Falkirk, Championship, raith rovers, ayr united, Hamilton, Dunfermline athletic, Livingston, Partick thistle, Greenock Morton, Queen’s Park, Airdrie, Euros, 2024, world cup, Scotland football, national, Scottish football, podcast, Celtic, Rangers, Aberdeen, Hearts, Hibs, Hibernian, Dundee, Kilmarnock, Motherwell, United, Highlights, Review, BBC, SPL, SPFL, Premiership, England

    50 min

  2. FEB 17

    Academy to First Team: Why the Gap Still Exists & How to Fix It

    Kieran is joined by Keith Lasley, Chief Operating Officer at St Mirren. They discuss: - What are the key signs of a modern, progressive club? - How important is a club strategy - and should the SPFL have one too? - How is St Mirren bringing the academy closer to the first team? Get in touch: ⁠improvingscottishfootball@gmail.com⁠ ⁠https://twitter.com/Improving_Scot⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/company/improving-scottish-football Scotland, St Mirren, Falkirk, Championship, raith rovers, ayr united, Hamilton, Dunfermline athletic, Livingston, Partick thistle, Greenock Morton, Queen’s Park, Airdrie, Euros, 2024, world cup, Scotland football, national, Scottish football, podcast, Celtic, Rangers, Aberdeen, Hearts, Hibs, Hibernian, Dundee, Kilmarnock, Motherwell, United, Highlights, Review, BBC, SPL, SPFL, Premiership, England

    42 min

  3. FEB 3

    The 3 things that elite young players have in common

    Kieran is joined by Uefa A License holder Blair Munn, who's worked with some of Scotland's top talent, including Lennon Miller and Gabe Forsyth. They discuss: -       Are we entering a golden generation for young Scottish footballers? -       What does it take to make it to the top? -       Why is there still a lack of young Scots playing in the Premiership? Get in touch: ⁠improvingscottishfootball@gmail.com⁠ ⁠ https://twitter.com/Improving_Scot⁠ Scotland, Euros, 2024, world cup, Scotland football, national, Scottish football, podcast, Celtic, Rangers, Aberdeen, Hearts, Hibs, Hibernian, Dundee, Kilmarnock, Motherwell, United, Highlights, Review, BBC, SPL, SPFL, Premiership, England, Falkirk, Championship, raith rovers, ayr united, Hamilton, Dunfermline athletic, Livingston, Partick thistle, Greenock Morton, Queen’s Park, Airdrie, lennon miller

    35 min

  4. JAN 22

    Should it be this tough to get out of the Scottish Championship?

    Kieran is joined by Falkirk CEO Jamie Swinney and coach and analyst John Walker to delve into the Scottish Championship. They discuss: -       How has Falkirk gone from a mid-table League 1 side to Premiership contenders? -       Do the promotion play-offs need to be restructured? -       Were Premiership clubs right to ban artificial pitches? Get in touch: ⁠improvingscottishfootball@gmail.com⁠ ⁠ https://twitter.com/Improving_Scot⁠ Scotland, Falkirk, Championship, raith rovers, ayr united, Hamilton, Dunfermline athletic, Livingston, Partick thistle, Greenock Morton, Queen’s Park, Airdrie, Euros, 2024, world cup, Scotland football, national, Scottish football, podcast, Celtic, Rangers, Aberdeen, Hearts, Hibs, Hibernian, Dundee, Kilmarnock, Motherwell, United, Highlights, Review, BBC, SPL, SPFL, Premiership, England

    48 min

  5. JAN 4

    The top 10 Scottish prospects to watch out for in 2025

    Ben Doak, Lennon Miller, Max Johnston, James Wilson, Gabe Forsyth… the list goes on. There are many fantastic young Scottish players breaking through in the SPFL and abroad. But which players make our top 10 ? And who will be number one?   Kieran is joined by football scout Kai Watson and coach and analyst John Walker for a positive New Year podcast that spotlights some of our best talent.  Get in touch: ⁠improvingscottishfootball@gmail.com⁠ ⁠ https://twitter.com/Improving_Scot⁠ Scotland, Scotland football, national, Scottish football, podcast, Celtic, Rangers, Aberdeen, Hearts, Hibs, Hibernian, Dundee, Kilmarnock, Motherwell, United, Highlights, Review, BBC, SPL, SPFL, Premiership, England, Robertson, ryan one, david watson, robbie ure, liam morrison, bobby wales

    59 min

  6. 11/25/2024

    Who are the top sports teams for analytics, and what sets them apart?

    Kieran is joined by financial expert James Dailey and coach and analyst John Walker, for a deep dive on data and analytics. - Could Hearts + Jamestown catch Rangers (and maybe even Celtic?) - How has ‘Moneyball’ evolved in American sports, and what can we learn? - How do Brentford use analytics to make better decisions on the pitch?  Get in touch: ⁠improvingscottishfootball@gmail.com⁠ ⁠ https://twitter.com/Improving_Scot⁠ Scotland, Euros, 2024, world cup, Scotland football, national, Scottish football, podcast, Celtic, Rangers, Aberdeen, Hearts, Hibs, Hibernian, Dundee, Kilmarnock, Motherwell, United, Highlights, Review, BBC, SPL, SPFL, Premiership, England, Robertson, tampa, tampa bay rays, Philadelphia, NFL, NBA, basketball, baseball, Jamestown analytics.

    57 min

  7. 11/11/2024

    How will Hearts embrace data and analytics?

    Kieran is joined by Joel Sked from the Hearts Standard and A View From The Terrace. They discuss: - What’s the difference between Critchley and Naismith?   - What’s happening with Tony Bloom?   - How good is Jamestown Analytics?   Get in touch: ⁠improvingscottishfootball@gmail.com⁠ https://twitter.com/Improving_Scot⁠ Scotland, Euros, 2024, world cup, Scotland football, national, Scottish football, podcast, Celtic, Rangers, Aberdeen, Hearts, Hibs, Hibernian, Dundee, Kilmarnock, Motherwell, United, Highlights, Review, BBC, SPL, SPFL, Premiership, England, Robertson, football club

    37 min

  8. 10/28/2024

    What can we learn from the revolution at Aberdeen?

    Kieran is joined by Michael Grant (Scottish Football Correspondent for The Times) and John Walker (coach and analyst). They discuss:  - How good is Jimmy Thelin?  - What can we expect from Aberdeen this season?  - Is the player-trading model bringing success?  Get in touch: ⁠improvingscottishfootball@gmail.com⁠ ⁠ https://twitter.com/Improving_Scot⁠ Scotland, Euros, 2024, world cup, Scotland football, national, Scottish football, podcast, Celtic, Rangers, Aberdeen, Hearts, Hibs, Hibernian, Dundee, Kilmarnock, Motherwell, United, Highlights, Review, BBC, SPL, SPFL, Premiership, England,

    54 min
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The podcast for fans who want more than the status-quo. Talking about league reconstruction, the TV deal, playing style, plastic pitches, youth development, and fan experience. If you want to see Scottish football grow and develop, then this podcast is for you.

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  • Creator
    Improving Scottish Football
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    36
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Improving Scottish Football
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