Open Goal - Football Show
Open Goal - Football Show
Football stories, player interviews, insights and a bit of weekly chaos from one of the top football podcasts in the UK! Join Simon Ferry, Paul Slane and the rest of the team as we take a look at the funnier side of the beautiful game! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Open Goal - Football Show
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Jul 8, 2026
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Episodes
180: Keeping the Ball on the Ground | Levein & 6 Points Off 4th, Pressure Edinburgh Derby, Europa Preview & Managers Arguing 17.09.2019 56:47
It's an action packed Keeping the Ball on the Ground for you this week as it's all kicking off in Scottish Football again. Edinburgh Managers under severe pressure, bizarre post-match comments, Championship Managers arguing and the boys chat about players who they thought were duds ended up making it in the big time! Get us downloaded! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
179: Si Ferry Meets... Peter Grant | Love Street 86, Centenary, ‘The 90s’, Coach w/ Celtic & Scotland 16.09.2019 1:46:10
Former Celtic midfield General, Peter Grant is with Si this week as he talks us through the many highs and lows of playing with his boyhood team at Celtic Park. From the success of his early days securing dramatic league titles and historical milestones with the club in the late 80s to Celtic’s barren years in the 90s as the team neared a financial implosion and began to fight their way back under...
178: Keeping the Ball on the Ground | Scotland Games Review, Transfer Window and Keane & Owen Slaggings 10.09.2019 53:19
After a short break the boys return following a grim week for the Scotland National Team as they discuss the recent displays at Hampden and question where the country goes from here. They also review the final deals in the transfer window as well as give their take on the recent public hammerings handed by Roy Keane and Michael Owen in the media recently. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
177: Si Ferry Meets... Craig Brown | Life as a Manager - Last Man to Get Scotland to a Major Tournament 09.09.2019 1:13:07
The last man to get Scotland to a major tournament joins Si Ferry this week as Craig Brown discusses his route to becoming involved with Scotland and the pathway which led to him becoming full-time manager and navigating the country to some of its most iconic days Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
176: Si Ferry Meets... Craig Beattie | Martin O’Neill, Celtic Days, Hearts Cup Hero, Swansea, Travels 28.08.2019 1:59:57
This week Simon is joined by former Celtic, Hearts, West Brom, Swansea & Scotland striker, Craig Beattie as he talks through his career which involves stories with the likes of Edgar Davids, Gordon Strachan, Martin O’Neill, Tommy Gravesen and Brendan Rodgers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
175: Keeping the Ball on the Ground | Rangers v Celtic Preview, Danny Lennon, Craig Beattie & Player/Managers 27.08.2019 52:24
The nation's favourite football show brings you the latest chat from Scottish Football as Si, Slaney and Kev look ahead to the first meeting of Celtic and Rangers at Ibrox this season, discuss whether Danny Lennon's decision to sub himself on for Clyde should be seen as a laughing matter or not and chat about the role of a player/manager. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...
174: Keeping the Ball on the Ground | Round 2 Fringe Shows, Team Talks on Pitch, League Sponsors & VAR 20.08.2019 55:34
We've got an action packed show this week as the lads are covering all bases including last weekend's League Cup results, putting a rally cry out for a new SPFL Sponsor, discussing Managers who hold team talks on the pitch as well as give their views on whether VAR is killing the game or not. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
173: Si Ferry Meets... David Robertson | Alex Ferguson, Aberdeen, Rangers, Leeds & Managing in India 14.08.2019 1:23:27
Decorated former Aberdeen, Rangers and Leeds United full back David Robertson joins Si to discuss his trophy-laden career as well as his well highlighted period as Real Kashmir FC Manger over in the most militarised area in India! This man has not had a quiet time in football - from coming through under Sir Alex Ferguson at Aberdeen, winning 9 in-a-row with Rangers, playing under George Graham at...
172: Keeping the Ball on the Ground | 1st Fringe Show, Weekends Results, Scots Down South 13.08.2019 47:57
On this week's show the boys are off the back of the first Open Goal show at the Edinburgh Fringe on Sunday and give a bit of chat from the night, discuss the weekend's football results while keeping an eye on how the Scottish players in the Premier League down south are getting on. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
171: Si Ferry Meets... Willo Flood | Man City 1st Team, Dundee Utd, Celtic Move & Dons 06.08.2019 1:20:22
Willo Flood sits down with former teammate Si Ferry for another very honest and candid chat about a career that has not been without its talking points. From playing with Anelka, getting robbed in Manchester, taking a penalty against the team he was signing for the next day, debuting for Celtic v Rangers and a failed trip to Bali, there’s plenty to discuss in this humorous and insightful interview...
170: Keeping the Ball on the Ground - 2019/20 SPFL Season Preview! 30.07.2019 53:55
It's back! The FBAs award winning podcast returns for another season along with your favourite characters Si Ferry, Kevin Kyle and Paul Slane. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
169: Si Ferry Meets... Stevie Fulton | Celtic Breakthrough, Hearts, Scottish Cup Captain, Kilmarnock 29.07.2019 1:23:16
The man, the myth, the legend, Stevie Fulton joins us this week after becoming a popular character on the show through the anecdotes of his fellow teammate. The midfielder talks us through his career starting at Celtic in the late 80s under the stewardship of Billy McNeill before eventually joining Hearts at Tynecastle where he would go on to become a cult hero for the jambos, captaining the side...
168: Si Ferry Meets... Ian Black | Blackburn & Souness, ICTFC, Hearts Days, Scottish Cup and Rangers 23.07.2019 1:27:01
Our latest sit down is as honest an interview you're likely to watch on the Open Goal channel as former Inverness Cale, Hearts & Rangers midfielder, Ian Black doesn't hold back as he discusses his career and the many ups and downs throughout. From coming through the youth ranks at Blackburn with Graeme Souness at the helm, to making his name in Scotland with ICTFC and then going on to live his...
167: Keeping the Ball on the Ground | Michael Gardyne, Si Ferry & Kevin Kyle 16.07.2019 1:06:50
Our special filmed podcasts return this week with a new guest star joining the boys, Ross County legend and former Celtic, Dundee and Kilmarnock forward, Michael Gardyne! Plenty of hilarity ensues as the boys discuss the daftness of things they’d get up to in their younger days as youth players and right though their careers. Midge also goes through his career highlights including his current club...
166: Si Ferry Meets... Dean Windass | Life and Career w/ Hull, Aberdeen, Bradford, Boro & Premier League 01.07.2019 1:53:16
Football cult hero, Dean Windass joins us today to take us through his eventful career in typical ‘Deano’ fashion. Loads of laughs and some amazing stories from a career which has seen him ply his trade in part-time football, lower leagues, Scotland as well as reaching the pinnacle in England, the Premier League. He’s also got some classic tales about some of his former teammates including Stan Co...
165: Si Ferry Meets... Packie Bonner | Stein's Last Signing, Centenary, Ireland World Cups, Cup Win in 95 25.06.2019 55:10
Si Ferry sits down with legendary Celtic and Republic of Ireland National Team goalkeeper, Packie Bonner to discuss his long and fruitful career between the sticks. In a career that has seen the Irishman win multiple honours and appear in some of Ireland's most iconic moments in international football, he recalls some of the great characters he met and played with along the way including Sean Fall...
164: Si Ferry Meets... Gary Naysmith | Hearts Days, Scottish Cup 98, Everton Years, Scotland 18.06.2019 1:20:25
This week Si chats to former Hearts, Everton and Scotland full-back Gary Naysmith as he recounts his career and his many stories over a career both North and South of the border. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
163: Si Ferry Meets... Martin Compston | Morton Days, Celtic & Scotland, Switch to Acting & Line of Duty 10.06.2019 1:17:07
Something a bit different this week as Si gets a candid chat with top actor and Line of Duty star, Martin Compston. Football fanatic Martin chats with Si about his early aspirations of becoming a footballer after coming through the youth levels at Aberdeen and Morton before a chance opportunity led him on the path to becoming an actor. The boys also chat about his love for Celtic and Scotland, sha...
162: Si Ferry Meets... Barry Bannan | O’Neill Villa Days, Holloway at Blackpool, Scotland Caps, Sheff Wed 29.05.2019 1:20:24
Barry Bannan is the latest to take the hot seat as he sits down with Si Ferry to take a candid look through midfielder’s career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
161: 2018/19 SPFL SEASON REVIEW | Winners, Sackings, Villains, Rising Stars & Funniest Moments 23.05.2019 1:07:30
We've got the full squad together to give you the ultimate review of this season's SPFL Premiership as Si, Frank, Derek, Slaney and Kevin chat through the biggest talking points from an action packed year in Scotland's top division. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
160: Keeping the Ball on the Ground | Best Podcast Award, Rangers v Celtic Review, McIntyre Sacked & Man Utd Shambles 14.05.2019 44:19
Fresh off securing the 'Best Podcast' gong at the Football Blogging Awards, it's back to business as Si, Slaney and Kev take you through the latest goings on in football as they give their views in their own 'unique' manner! Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
159: Si Ferry Meets... Steven Fletcher | Making a Name at Hibs, EPL Days w/ Burnley, Wolves & Sunderland 13.05.2019 1:17:00
We’ve got Scotland Internationalist, Steven Fletcher sitting down with this week as he takes us through an entertaining look back on his career so far which has saw him start off as one of the most sought after strikers in Scotland before going on to break a variety of clubs’ transfer records down in the Premier League in England. As we like to do on Open Goal, Steven also tells us about the many...
158: Keeping the Ball on the Ground | PFA Winners, Crazy Goalies, Rangers v Celtic Preview & Quirky Managers 07.05.2019 52:17
The boys are here again to chew the fat over the latest topics in Scottish Football and of course chip in with the usual utterly nonsensical banter that keeps the podcast ticking. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
157: Si Ferry Meets... Stuart McCall | Bradford, Rangers 9IAR, Funny Squad, Managing Motherwell & Rangers 07.05.2019 2:01:12
Stuart McCall is our guest for this week’s very candid interview as he reflects on a career that has seen many pulsating highs and some heartbreaking and emotional lows through his time with Bradford, Everton and Rangers. Stuart has the story book out as he also recounts some of the funniest times in his career alongside the many massive characters he played with including the likes of Ally McCois...
156: Keeping the Ball on the Ground | Billy McNeill, Edinburgh Derby, Rangers Transfer Targets, Leeds v Villa Carnage 30.04.2019 44:14
More nonsense and carry on from Si, Slaney and Kev as they dissect the latest football news coming out of the game this past week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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