Let Me Be Frank Podcast

Frank and Simon return with a new Frankly Speaking after a flat and worrying Celtic cup win over Auchinleck Talbot. Despite getting through, the performance raises serious questions. Frank gives his honest reaction to what he saw, why the result papers over cracks, and why Celtic cannot afford to drift through another transfer window. The pair discuss Martin O’Neill’s body language and frustration...

Lee Martin joins Simon and Frank for a wide ranging and insightful conversation covering two of the biggest clubs in British football and the problems both continue to wrestle with. A former Manchester United and Celtic player, Lee gives a fascinating inside view on why United have never truly replaced Sir Alex Ferguson. Drawing on his own experiences under Fergie, he explains how standards, autho...

Charlie Miller joins Frank McAvennie and Simon Houston for a wide ranging reaction to a huge weekend in Scottish football. The trio break down the latest Celtic v Rangers clash, looking at the key moments, performances and what it told us about both sides. The conversation then turns to the sacking of Wilfried Nancy and what Celtic do next, with discussion around Martin O’Neill and the direction t...

Tony Cascarino joins Simon Houston and Frank McAvennie for a brilliant, hilarious and brutally honest conversation about a football career that never followed the expected script. Arriving at Celtic as a record signing from Aston Villa, Tony looks back candidly on why his time in Glasgow did not work out. He speaks openly about the pressure, the scrutiny and the mistakes he made, while delivering...

Frank McAvennie pulls no punches in this episode of Let Me Be Frank as he puts his greatest teams up against today’s Celtic and West Ham sides and makes some bold predictions. Frank compares Celtic’s legendary Centenary team of 1988 with the current squad and predicts the exact score if the two sides went head to head. He breaks down key match ups, including Paul McStay versus Callum McGregor and...

Willie Haughey joins Frank McAvennie and Simon Houston for a powerful and emotional conversation about Celtic past, present and future. Willie gives his honest view on whether Wilfried Nancy should survive as Celtic manager and where the club goes from here. He speaks passionately about the need for peace and harmony between the board and the supporters, insisting that division will get Celtic now...

This week Simon is in the studio with Owen Coyle while Frank joins live from the Maldives, and what follows is one of the most entertaining conversations we have ever had on the podcast. Owen gives his full backing to new Celtic manager Wilfried Nancy, defending the early tactical choices and laughing off the drama surrounding the now famous tiny tactics board. He also speaks strongly about former...

Charlie Mulgrew joins Frank McAvennie and Simon Houston for a brilliant football and golf packed episode. From teeing it up with Henrik Larsson at the Dunhill Links to interviewing Andy Murray and even Bill Murray, Charlie has stories for every occasion. He also talks Scotland at the World Cup, the route that could take them all the way, and whether Callum McGregor should return to the national te...

Frankly Speaking returns and this week Frank McAvennie and Simon Houston dig into Scotland’s World Cup hopes and the big selection dilemmas ahead. Frank and Simon discuss whether Callum McGregor and Harvey Barnes should be in the squad, how Scotland can get the best out of their midfield, and what the team needs to go deep in the tournament. Frank also looks back at the 1986 World Cup and explains...

Frank and Simon are joined by comedian Des McLean and playwright Jim Orr for a fast, funny and fiery episode. Jim talks about If You Know You’re History?, their new Celtic stage show coming to the Pavilion next August, and how it revisits the club’s darkest days in the early 90s. Des brings the laughs with his voices and a brilliant story about the time he phoned Sean Connery pretending to be Bill...

Frankly Speaking is back and Frank McAvennie is not holding back. Frank reacts to Terry Butcher saying he still has an issue from the old firm shame game and refused an invite onto this podcast. Frank fires right back, calling Butcher boring and insisting he never wanted him on anyway. The lads also look at Scotland’s incredible win against Denmark. Frank praises Kieran Tierney, saying he is now s...

This week Frank sits down with a fellow former Celtic striker, the one and only Cillian “The Sheriff” Sheridan, for a fast, funny and wonderfully unpredictable conversation. Cillian reflects on arriving in Scotland as a young Irish lad and the sheer delight of being handed a three year Celtic contract by the much loved Tommy Burns, a moment that changed everything for him. From there, his career b...

Frank and Simon launch a brand new series called Frankly Speaking where the two of them sit down to talk football, stories and life without a guest in the room. In the first episode, Frank looks ahead to Scotland’s push for the World Cup and gives his honest take on the team’s chances. He also reflects on the moment he got to play up front for Scotland with his hero Kenny Dalglish and what that ex...

This week on Let Me Be Frank, Frank McAvennie and Simon Houston sit down with former Celtic, West Ham and Northern Ireland goalkeeper Allen McKnight. His career had everything from the highs of Celtic’s centenary season to the tough days of the McKnightmare headlines and plenty of wild nights out. Allen talks about growing up in a Protestant household in Northern Ireland, supporting the other side...

Frank McAvennie and Simon Houston dive into the big Celtic questions. Should Kyogo return? Why are Celtic conceding so many free kicks? And what’s behind the flood of hamstring injuries this season? Plenty of laughs, big opinions, and trademark Macca honesty in this Let Me Be Frank special. 📌 Subscribe FREE on YouTube so you never miss an episode: https://youtube.com/@letmebefrankpodcast?si=Al4qM...

Two West Ham legends reunite as Frank McAvennie and Tony Cottee sit down to discuss the current turmoil at the club and what the famous “West Ham Way” really means. Cottee also looks back on his time playing under Martin O’Neill at Leicester City and explains why he believes his old boss is still the right man to lead Celtic forward. Honest, funny, and full of insight from two players who know wha...

In this Let Me Be Frank special, Frank McAvennie and Simon Houston break down a dramatic Celtic vs Rangers semi-final that has everyone talking. Frank shares his honest views on: ⚽ The Trusty–Butland incident and whether the officials completely got it wrong ✋ The Ralston handball and what VAR somehow missed 🟥 Why he believes there should have been three red cards He also gives his take on what...

In this special episode, Frank McAvennie and Simon Houston sit down with former Celtic director Brian Dempsey, the man who helped lead the 1994 “rebel takeover” that saved the club from collapse. From his famous declaration outside Celtic Park, “The game’s over, the Rebels have won,” to the current turmoil at the top of the club, Dempsey reflects on three decades of battles, boardrooms and belief....

What a night for Celtic fans. Brendan Rodgers is gone. Martin O’Neill is back as interim manager. And the rumours are already flying about a possible return for Ange Postecoglou. In this special episode of Let Me Be Frank, Frank McAvennie and Simon Houston react to all the chaos from a wild night in Scottish football. Could O’Neill go back to his favourite 3-5-2? Would Ange really come back? And w...

Broadcaster Shebahn Aherne joins Frank McAvennie and Simon Houston for an honest, emotional, and hilarious chat. Shebahn opens up about climbing the media ladder to land her dream role at TalkSport, why Celtic will always be her team, and how Manchester United snuck into her heart through her husband. She gets emotional recalling the moment her twin sister represented Ireland at the Women’s World...

🎟️ Last chance for tickets! Let Me Be Frank LIVE with special guest John Hartson is this Monday (20th Oct) at The Ball Room, Bellshill. An evening of football stories and laughs you won’t want to miss 🍀⚽ 👉 Get your tickets here: bit.ly/3I9WKRM ⸻ This week on Let Me Be Frank, Frank McAvennie and Simon Houston are joined by former Celtic and Scotland defender Derek Whyte — and the stories do not...

In this episode of Let Me Be Frank, Frank McAvennie and Simon Houston sit down with one of Scotland’s most talked-about figures — Tommy Sheridan. The former MSP, activist and all-round firebrand is brutally honest about everything: his rise from working-class Glasgow to Holyrood, his time in prison, life in the media spotlight, and his lifelong love affair with Celtic Football Club. It’s funny, fi...

This week on Let Me Be Frank, Frank McAvennie and Simon Houston are joined by one of Scottish football’s most recognisable voices - legendary broadcaster and journalist Chick Young. From Graeme Souness and Walter Smith, to Kenny Dalglish, Andy Roxburgh, Paul McStay and more, Chick shares stories from a lifetime at the heart of Scottish football. Expect laughter, honesty, and the inside track on so...

With the Ryder Cup just two days away, Let Me Be Frank welcomes Open Champion and Ryder Cup legend Paul Lawrie for an unmissable episode ⛳🇪🇺🇺🇸 Paul opens up on some of the biggest moments of his career — from his famous Open win at Carnoustie to his time representing Europe on golf’s greatest stage. He recalls the drama of Ryder Cup putting duels, the party atmosphere afterwards, and his experien...

Frank McAvennie gives his verdict on Celtic’s new striker Kelechi Iheanacho after his last-minute penalty winner on debut at Kilmarnock 👀⚽ And after Rangers’ tough start to the season, Frank isn’t convinced Russell Martin’s Loch Lomond wild swimming session is the answer… 🏊‍♂️😂 🎟️ Don’t miss Let Me Be Frank LIVE with special guest John Hartson on Monday 20th October at The Ball Room, Bellshill...