Sean McAngus

Highland League Podcast

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The Highland League Podcast is the only place you’ll find the league’s characters opening up in-depth about their careers and experiences. Founded in 2018 and was the first ever Scottish Highland Football League Podcast. Hosted by Sean McAngus, stories have included the rise of the Paul Coutts from Highland League to chasing English Premier League promotion. Expect exclusive insight, personal stories, dressing room antics and much more.

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Richard Hastings: From Highland League to facing international superstars and Canadian glory 03.06.2026 1:14:10

Former Inverness Caley Thistle player and Canada international Richard Hastings. talks to Sean McAngus on the Highland League Podcast. ⚽️Early memories of playing for Nairn County in the Highland League. 🔥Signing for Inverness Caley Thistle. ⚽️ Knocking Celtic out of the Scottish Cup and other Caley success. ⚽️Gold Cup glory with the Canadian National Team and facing many well-known names in w...

Brora Rangers legend Davie Kirkwood reveals all about his Highland League success, his time at Rangers under Graeme Souness and facing European giants like Bayern Munich 15.04.2026 1:23:11

Legendary Brora Rangers manager Davie Kirkwood talks to Sean McAngus on the Highland League Podcast. ⚽️ The Early Years: Starting at East Fife and the life-changing move to sign for Graeme Souness’ Rangers. 🔥European stage: Memories of big nights under the lights with both Rangers and Hearts. ⚽️ That iconic Coca-Cola Cup final win with Raith Rovers over Celtic and facing Bayern Munich in the UE...

Goalie Lenny Wilson Reveals All: Brechin City's Highland League title win, Blackburn Rovers Trial & US Adventures 05.02.2026 1:35:58

Goalie Lenny Wilson talks to Sean McAngus on the Highland League Podcast. 💥Coming through the Aberdeen youth ranks and spells at Inverness Caley Thistle and Arbroath. ⚽️Trial at Blackburn Rovers. ⚽️ America adventures which included playing with and against future World Cup stars and being in the MLS draft. ⚽Playing for Peterhead and joining Brechin City after he was set to take up a coaching...

Highland League Podcast's Highlights of 2025 29.12.2025 3:51

It has been an enjoyable year for the Highland League Podcast. There were 12 episodes released with plenty of funny and interesting stories. Sean McAngus looks back at 2025. Thanks to everyone who has supported the Highland League Podcast, it is much appreciated. More interesting episodes are expected to come in 2026.

Richie Hart on Highland League roots, Caley Thistle's First Division title glory, facing the Old Firm and abroad adventures S4 E12 13.11.2025 1:54:10

Richie Hart talks to Sean McAngus on the Highland League Podcast. 💥Coming through the Ross County youth ranks. ⚽️Rise from Highland League with Brora Rangers to Inverness Caley Thistle in First Division. 🔥Winning the league with Caley and starring in the Scottish Premiership. ⚽Playing under Derek Adams at Ross County and an eventful time at Dundee. 🔥Spells in Malta, Sweden and Brora Rangers'...

Ex Fort William boss Shadab Iftikhar who has scouted for Belgium and Portugal National Teams reveals all in exclusive interview: S4 E11 10.09.2025 37:30

Former Fort William manager Shadab Iftikhar talks to Sean McAngus on the Highland League Podcast. 💥His youth days playing Football Manager and first meeting Roberto Martínez. ⚽️Scouting for Wigan, Everton and Belgium and Portugal National Teams. 🔥Arriving at Fort William and exclusive insight behind the scenes during the club's rollercoaster season. ⚽ Being in BBC Scotland's documentary Fight...

A future Buckie Thistle captain?: Marcus Goodall : S4 E10 03.09.2025 1:03:50

🎙️ Buckie Thistle’s Marcus Goodall joins Sean McAngus on the Highland League Podcast. 💥 Rising through the Ross County youth ranks ⚽ Rediscovering his love for the game at Buckie Thistle 🔥 Lifting the Highland League title ⚽ Facing Celtic in the Scottish Cup and getting Matt O'Riley's shirt. 🔥 Hitting stunning lob against Linfield in the Challenge Cup ⚽ Swapping stories (and a Buckie shirt!)...

Brora Rangers legend Dale Gillespie's exclusive insight behind the club's success, facing a Champions League winner, his Caley Thistle youth days and funny tales: S4 E9 27.08.2025 50:17

Brora Rangers legend Dale Gillespie talks to Sean McAngus on the Highland League Podcast. 💥Coming through the Inverness Caley Thistle youth ranks. ⚽️Starring for Scotland under-19s and facing Georginio Wijnaldum. 🔥Highland League Cup glory at Nairn County. ⚽️ Starring in the first Brora side to win the Highland League and winning many more trophies. ⚽ Heartbreaking SPFL playoff final defeat...

Exclusive inside look at life as Buckie Thistle's full-time general manager: Stephen Shand: S4 E8 06.08.2025 57:34

Buckie Thistle's full-time general manager Stephen Shand talks to Sean McAngus on the Highland League Podcast. ⚽️How the opportunity came about to become Buckie Thistle's full-time general manager. 💥Exclusive insight into what it is like to work full-time in football. 🔥Magical Buckie Thistle Scottish Cup experience against Celtic. ⚽The amazing volunteers at Buckie Thistle. 🔥The club's connect...

Fraserburgh legend reveals all about his action packed football career: : Jamie Beagrie: S4 E7 03.07.2025 36:09

Fraserburgh legend Jamie Beagrie talks to Sean McAngus on the Highland League Podcast. 💥Coming through the Aberdeen youth ranks. ⚽️Turning down a full-time contract with Dundee and an opportunity to play in America. 🔥Breakthrough with Fraserburgh in the Highland League. ⚽Highland League title winner for Cove and enjoyable time at Turriff United. 🔥Broch trophy wins and Scottish Cup highlight...

Meet the Highland League title winning striker who played for eight different Highland League clubs: : Scott Graham: S4 E6 25.06.2025 53:42

Former Highland League striker Scott Graham talks to Sean McAngus on the Highland League Podcast. He has played for clubs including Fort William, Nairn, Clach, Forres, Rothes, Strathspey, Buckie and Brora Rangers. 💥Starting off in the Highland League with Fort William. ⚽️North of Scotland Cup glory with Nairn County. 🔥 Dramatic Highland League Cup win with Clach. ⚽Australian adventures. 🔥...

From being released by Inverness Caley Thistle to starring in Brora Rangers' first ever Highland League title winning side: Andrew Greig: S4 E5 04.06.2025 46:18

Nairn County winger Andrew Greig talks to Sean McAngus on the Highland League Podcast. 💥 Youth days at Ross County and Inverness Caley Thistle. ⚽️ Starring in the first Brora side to win the Highland League and winning many more trophies. ⚽ Heartbreaking SPFL playoff final defeat to Montrose. 🔥Moving to Formartine and cup wins. ⚽Enjoying life at Nairn County and much more. Scottish Fitba B...

Meet the former Brora midfielder who won both the Highland League and Lowland League: Gavin Morrison: S4 E4 15.05.2025 56:25

Former Brora Rangers midfielder Gavin Morrison who has won both the Highland League and Lowland League talks to Sean McAngus on the Highland League Podcast. 💥 Early days at Inverness Caley Thistle and Terry Butcher stories. ⚽️ Loan spells at Elgin City and Iceland side Grindavík. 🔥Brora Rangers success. ⚽ Dramatic experiences in the SPFL playoffs with Brora, Cowdenbeath and Spartans. ⚽ An...

Meet the globe trotting Highland League midfielder with his eyes set on reaching the top: Forres Mechanics' Jordan Alonge: S4 E3 24.03.2025 35:26

Forres Mechanics midfielder Jordan Alonge talks to Sean McAngus on the Highland League Podcast. 💥 Youth days at Crystal Palace. ⚽️ Playing in America 🔥Football trial in Turkey. ⚽ Shining at Forres and future ambitions. ⚽ And much more. Scottish Fitba Base: seanmcangusfootballblog.wordpress.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/ScottishFitbaBase/ BUSINESS ENQUIRES: Highlandleaguepodcast@gmail.com...

Clachacuddin legend Gordie Morrison Reveals All about his Highland League career and beyond: S4 E2 27.01.2025 1:03:51

Clachnacuddin legend Gordie Morrison talks to Sean McAngus on the Highland League Podcast. 💥Highland League glory with Clachnacuddin. ⚽️ Clach going into administration and bouncing back. 🏆Dramatic Highland League Cup win 🔥 Winning the Highland League player of the year. ⚽ Refereeing. ⚽ And much more. Scottish Fitba Base: seanmcangusfootballblog.wordpress.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/Sco...

How a Highland League striker recovered from a rare health condition and attracted interest from SPFL clubs with his goal-scoring efforts: Clachnacuddin's James Anderson: S4 E1 07.01.2025 31:17

Clachnacuddin's James Anderson talks to Sean McAngus on the Highland League Podcast. 💥Ross County youth days ⚽️ Breakthrough with Clach in the Highland League. 🏥 The challenge of recovering from Guillain-Barre syndrome and thought of maybe never kicking a ball again. 🔥 25 goals in a season for Clach which attracted interest from SPFL clubs. ⚽ Life under Conor Gethins at high flying Clach. ⚽...

How I Set Up Football Academy in Africa And Insight Into Football Agent World : Forres Mechanics coach Mark Holmes: S3 E26 26.11.2024 1:12:35

Forres Mechanics coach Mark Holmes talks to Sean McAngus on the Highland League Podcast. 💥 Playing under Sergei Baltacha at Inverness Caledonian Thistle. ⚽️ Playing in Australia and winning silverware in the Highland League. 🔥 Work as a football agent and his football academy in Africa and much more. ⚽️ To support Mark's academy you can buy his book at Waterstones , WH Smith, Amazon and othe...

How Clachnacuddin helped this footballer rediscover his passion for football and earn a move to a Highland League title contender: Brora Rangers' Connor Bunce S3 E25 19.11.2024 37:00

Brora Rangers' Connor Bunce talks to Sean McAngus on the Highland League Podcast. ⚽ Youth days at Inverness Caley Thistle. ⚽️ How Clachnacuddin made him fall back in love with football. 🔥He reveals how he turned down a move away to another Highland League side a few seasons ago. ⚽️ His recent move to Brora and much more. 🎧 Listen to more episodes you will enjoy: Meet the footballer who overc...

Meet the Highland League footballer who overcame two career-threatening injuries and set up online football coaching business: Clachnacuddin's Rorie MacLeod: S3 E24 17.10.2024 31:56

Clachnacuddin's Rorie Macleod talks to Sean McAngus on the Highland League Podcast. 💥 How he overcame two career-threatening injuries. ⚽️ Life under Conor Gethins at high flying Clach. 🔥 How he set up his online football coaching business and future ambitions ⚽ And much more. ⚽️ Rorie is on Instagram @roriemacleodcoaching and footballers click here if your interested in his coaching. 🎧 L...

Mark Ridgers on Hearts under Romanov, training with Brazilian legend Kaka, rollercoaster time at Inverness Caley Thistle and adjusting to part-time football: S3 E23 24.09.2024 1:35:36

Buckie Thistle goalie Mark Ridgers talks to Sean McAngus on the Highland League Podcast. 💥 Inside look at playing for Hearts during the Vladimir Romanov era. ⚽️ Representing Scotland at Under-21 level. ✈️ American adventure which including training with Brazilian superstar Kaka. 🔥 Eventful times at Inverness Caledonian Thistle FC ⚽ Transitioning to part-time football with Buckie Thistle and...

Innes McKay's rise from juniors to current Highland League champions Buckie Thistle: S3 E22 29.08.2024 25:20

Buckie Thistle defender Innes McKay talks to Sean McAngus on the Highland League Podcast. 🔥 Juniors with Buckie Rovers. 💥 Lifts the lid on the step-up from juniors to starring for Deveronvale in the Highland League. ⚽ Memorable moments at Vale and playing under Craig Stewart. 🔥 The move to Buckie Thistle ⚽Family connections to Buckie Thistle. And much more. Listen to more episodes you will...

Nairn County success, Jock Wallace's Efforts To Try To Take Him To Hearts And His Family Football Success : John Sim: S3 E21 30.05.2024 53:40

Former Nairn County FC player John Sim talks to Sean McAngus on the Highland League Podcast. 🔥 Race for his signature as a youngster. 💥 Success with Nairn County. ⚽ Cup upset over Forfar. 🔥 Praise from Jock Wallace and how he tried to take him on trial at Hearts. ⚽His grandfather Andy Mitchell and uncle Andy 'Juppy' Mitchell's football success. And much more. 🎧 LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE for F...

Following Coaching Dream In America, Connecting With Famous People In Football And His Role As Nairn County's Scout: Calum McKenzie: S3 E20 08.02.2024 1:25:29

Nairn County scout Calum McKenzie talks to Sean McAngus in the Highland League Podcast. 🔥 Swapping Lossie for America to follow coaching dream 💥 Coaching experiences in Scotland ⚽ How he connected with well-known goalie Asmir Begović. 🔥 The switch from goalkeeping coaching to scouting. ⚽ Remarkable spell scouting goalies for a Luxembourg top division side. 🔥 Insight into his role as a scout...

From Highland League Breakthrough to Life Changing Aussie Move: Trophies Galore, Yoogali Return As Player Coach And His Recruitment Hunt For Two Scottish Attacking Players: Darren Bailey: S3 E19 30.11.2023 58:41

Former Formartine United and Lossiemouth player Darren Bailey talks to Sean McAngus in the Highland League Podcast. 🔥 Highland League breakthrough with Lossiemouth. 💥 Life-changing move to Australia 🏆 Trophies galore across different teams like Yoogali Soccer Club. ⚽ Returning to Yoogali as a player-coach and promotion to the National Premier League. 🔥 Why have so many Highland League player...

Starring In Vale Side With Young Jim Leighton, Trophy Success, Endless Untapped Highland League Talent And Scouting Young Players For Aberdeen: Grant Smith: S3 E18 21.09.2023 1:02:56

Former Vale, Broch, Cove Rangers and Deveronside player Grant Smith talks to Sean McAngus in the Highland League Podcast. 🔥 Playing alongside young Jim Leighton at Vale. 🔥 Trophy success. ⚽ Scouting players for Aberdeen and much more. 🎧 LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE for FREE on iTunes!!