CS-Aye Football

This episode, we take a forensic delve into the incredible career of former Celtic defender, Rudy Vata. Born under the oppressive rule of Enver Hoxha, like a scene from Escape to Victory - Rudy sought political asylum during an international match in France, becoming the first Albanian to win a trophy outside his homeland plying his trade for Celtic. We'll explore his football adventures across Cy...

This week - we take a trip to Enschede to meet the first foreigner and first goalkeeper to be named Scottish Player's Player of the Year. From winning Scottish Cups with Aberdeen to playing alongside legends like Marco van Basten, Theo's story is packed with memorable moments. Discover his path from a small village in the Netherlands to playing in front of roaring Scottish crowds and being nominat...

This week on the CS-Aye Football Podcast, we embark on a fascinating journey with Dutch international and former Feyenoord Rangers defender, Bert Konterman. From his early days playing football in the Netherlands, his unforgettable goal against Celtic, to his adventures with Jaap Stam and his pocketing of Ronaldinho, this episode has it all. Get ready for amusing anecdotes, dressing room humor, pl...

This episode, we launch into unforgettable dive into the life and career of former Bolton and Scotland striker John McGinlay. Discover how this Highland wanderer traveled from Inverness to exotic locations like Auckland and Cincinnati, made a significant impact in the Highland League, and played pivotal roles in clubs like Yeovil Town, Millwall, before becoming a legend at Bolton Wanderers. Listen...

In this episode, we meet footballer, manager, agent and paper magnate Des McEwan. Born and raised in Milton of Campsie, Des takes us on a journey from his early days as a Celtic fan to signing for the club itself. He recalls memorable moments with legendary figures like Tommy Burns and John Lambie, and shares insights from his career at various clubs including Airdrie, Albion Rovers, and Queen of...

This episoide, we dive into the intricate world of Scottish football with Hamilton Accies' long-serving Club Secretary, Scott Struthers. We explore Scott's journey from starting in the 1970s to his pivotal role in club operations, his relationship with legendary managers like John Lambie, and the unique joys and challenges of running a football club. Discover the untold tales, from management disp...

This week, we chat with former Celtic and Scotland  goalkeeper Jonathan Gould. From being 'sent to Coventry' to reminiscing about his adventures with Celtic, discover Jon's tales of growing up as a footballer's son, his unexpected move to Celtic, and his role in that famous Old Firm rivalry. Plus, hear about his World Cup memories, coaching career, and where it all went wrong for John Barnes  

In this episode, Scotland skipper Rachel Corsie shares her journey from her childhood in Aberdeen to the glamour of the World Cup.  Rachel also reflects on her leadership experiences as Scotland's national team captain and her insights as a pundit during major tournaments. This episode is a comprehensive exploration of Rachel's football career, the development of women's football in Scotland, and...

This week we meet a man who travelled an unconventional route into football - becoming detached from the game after showing promise as a youngster before a career in construction led him to volunteer at his local club. Find out about journalists having their own crowd chant, finger battles with Scotland goalkeepers and having to play the biggest game of your career in front of no fans with Livings...

This week we meet a man who outshone Paolo Futre and Marco Van Basten on the international stage before becoming a cult hero at Chelsea. From calculating how many records he could buy with his wages to stealing cutlery from Pizza Hut - it's the wing wizard himself - Pat Nevin. Follow us at: website: www.cs-aye.com twitter: @CSAyeFootball instagram: csayefootball  tiktok: @csayefootball youtube: @C...

This week, we meet a man who blew away Bayern Munich in The Olympiastadion before stewarding St Mirren to League Cup success. Find out why John Lambie always carried a microscope, what the worst excuse was for a player not turning up to training and terrifying trainees in a German army camp with former St Mirren and Clyde manager Danny Lennon. Follow us at: website: www.cs-aye.com twitter: @CSAyeF...

This week we meet a player who won countless individual awards and also the FA Cup and UEFA Cup with one of English football's smaller teams. Find out about swapping shirts with Zico, having a few beers ahead of an important European fixture and Holywood disagreeing with your accent with John Wark. Follow us at: website: www.cs-aye.com twitter: @CSAyeFootball instagram: csayefootball  tiktok: @csa...

This week we head to Eastern Scandinavia to meet a man who escaped a nine-year custodial sentence at Tannadice - before overpowering opponents in Lancashire as Bolton made their way into the Premier League. Find out why Jim McLean kicked him in the dressing room, the emotions of winning a play-off final at Wembley and why the Hibs squad all shaved their heads in pre-season with Finnish legend Mixu...

This week we meet a man who was known for his cup final heroics for Airdrie and his eagerness for paparazzi placation. Join us on an exploration of how to relieve one's self on the pitch to brushing shoulders with the Hollywood elite - it's the bar-swinger himself, John Martin. Follow us at: website: www.cs-aye.com twitter: @CSAyeFootball instagram: csayefootball  tiktok: @csayefootball youtube: @...

This week we meet a man who transitioned from practising football to practising law, with a Scottish cup win and a busman's holiday to Iceland thrown in. Find out why Campbell Money had half a pie on his head, why Frank McAvennie spent time in peppermint corner, and what does Tynecastle smell like with former St Mirren and Aberdeen defender David Winnie. Follow us at: website: www.cs-aye.com twitt...

In this episode - we meet a striker who joined George Graham's revolution at Leeds United before finding his way back to Scotland and onto the scoresheet in the League Cup Final. Find out which manager got trapped in the kit hamper, why Charlie Miller is a nightmare for estate agents and how the kit man got a manager sozzled with Derek Lilley.

This week we meet a man who travelled the length and breadth of the UK to forge his career with Scottish Cup Finals and promotions in his locker. Find out why the Livingston squad spent one month in a hotel... in Livingston, has Derek Adams ever uttered a profanity, and lining up against a Brazilian international on your European debut - it's Gary Miller.

We cross the North Sea to speak to a reverse-Viking - a Scotsman that's invaded Norway to talk about all things Challenge Cup. Find out what's like to run out at Hampden every week, what it means to win a trophy with Falkirk and why pretending to be in Baywatch lead to an injury as we chat with David Weatherston.

Join us on a journey from the Dutch building sites to a glorious cup double versus the Old Firm at Hampden. Find out how Man Utd were hoodwinked in his signing for the Dons, why Brian Irvine walked 80 yards backwards at a penalty shootout and rubbing shoulders with Van Basten and Gullt in the Dutch Team of the Year - it's Paul Mason. Follow us at: website: www.cs-aye.com twitter: @CSAyeFootball in...

This week we chat to a man who generated something gorgeous in Govan before prancing with a pole - and we don't mean Lewandowski. Find out why Jim Duffy had his own helicopter, if John Hughes kidnapped children for prank-related purposes and what heavy machinery Alex McLeish was towing behind him on the pitch. Follow us at: website: www.cs-aye.com twitter: @CSAyeFootball instagram: csayefootball ...

This week we are seduced by the sultry salutations of BBC commentator Paul Mitchell. Find out about his fracas with French security guards, who his worst co-commentator was and how he became the face of a major multinational company. Follow us at: website: www.cs-aye.com twitter: @CSAyeFootball instagram: csayefootball  tiktok: @csayefootball youtube: @CS-AyeFootball

This week we embark on a journey of Scottish Cup success to the southernmost winners of the famous trophy - with local lad Ray Montgomerie living the dream by captaining Kilmarnock to glory over Falkirk. Find out how Ray had to force his hand to move from Dumbarton to Killie, what life was like under Tommy Burns at Rugby Park and the advice received from a European Cup winner in his kitchen on the...

This week we revisit one of the greatest cup shocks of modern times as striker Ally Graham leads us through the journey that Raith Rovers embarked upon to lift the League Cup against Glasgow giants Celtic. Find out about Ally McLeod's contract negotiation techniques, what it takes to defeat the Old Firm in a cup final and the experiences of taking on Bayern Munich in Europe. Follow us at:  website...

Follow us @CSAyeFootball on Twitter and csayefootball on Instagram for information on our next episode coming shortly. We're back after an extended hiatus with plenty for forensic nonsense scheduled for the coming weeks and months. This week we cross the Atlantic to meet one of the fastest-growing content creators in the football sector. The Football Manager series has opened up the world to the g...