OTL Podcast

Colin Telford interviews Airdrieonians Hall of Famer Evan Balfour and discusses his career in football from cutting his teeth in the junior leagues before joining Airdrie and scaling the heights of the Premier League, the Scottish Cup Final and the Cup Winners Cup before taking all that he could from the dastardly Bill Barr and hanging up his boots. Thanks to Evan for his time, George Fairlie and...

Colin Telford is joined by Alan Porteous and Andrew Duffy as the Podcast looks to end a horrible year with something a bit more light-hearted. The panel discuss why they stick with Airdrie, what they miss most about attending matches, the Tam Rab show and whether football fans are too tribal. Photo Copyright Robert Dalzell

Colin Telford is joined by siblings Emma and David Quigley for a monthly update to discuss the ups and downs of Airdrie's season so far. Photo copyright John Steven

Colin Telford catches up with Chris Honor to find out what he's up to, talk through his time in football and most importantly find out what really happened when our club did the dirty on him.

Ahead of the first game between Airdrie and Partick Thistle this season, Colin Telford is joined by Alan Porteous, Andrew Duffy, Stephen Docherty and John Kane to discuss both teams in depth before the first meeting between the sides this season Photo Copyright Robert Dalzell

Stenhousemuir Announcer and TV Presenter Craig G Telfer makes a return to the OTL Podcast ahead of the League Cup clash between his beloved Stenny and the Diamonds. He talks Colin through the transition from a podcasting to TV, the potential impact of the pandemic on the lower leagues and what this season might hold in store for the Warriors. There's also that charity bet on whether or not Thomas...

As the season kicks off in earnest we speak to our earnest supporters. John O'Brien and Brian Smith join Colin Telford to discuss what inspired them to take up the challenge of learning football commentary as a new skill and how they hope to help their fellow Airdrie Supporters to follow the team through the Diamonds TV Live Stream until such times as attendance is once again permitted. Fundraisin...

Colin Telford is joined by Airdrieonians Siblings Emma and David Quigley to mull over recent developments at Airdrie before turning to the key question on everyone's lips: Could the secrets to a successful Airdrieonians be found in a Netflix movie telling the story of an independent baseball team playing in the minor leagues in 1970s America? We think so!

The inside view. Colin Telford catches up with Paul Jack and Alex Macdonald as the OTL Podcast looks back at the Scottish Cup Final 25 years ago. Thanks to Stephen Eaton for his Alex MacDonald "Doddisms" Highlights Reel. Photograph Copyright Robert Dalzell

25 Years on from the Scottish Cup Final against Celtic, Colin Telford, Alan Porteous and Gordon Thomson have watched Diamonds Are Forever on Youtube (https://youtu.be/BDtiAWAEl-E)and use it to frame a long long walk down memory lane. Photo Copyright Robert Dalzell

Colin Telford catches up with Stuart Millar to discuss the premature end to the season, potential league reconstruction and Stuart's reflections on his first year back at Airdrie in his post as Director of Football.

OTL Dials into the Nostalgia theme permeating Scottish Football with Colin Telford asking John O'Brien and Brian Smith to chose their pre-2002 Greatest 11s.

Colin Telford is joined by Alan Porteous and Gordon Thomson to discuss the Covid-19 outbreak, that game against St Johnstone, the magic of Stevie Gray before Alan Porteous rounds off with another extract from his book Gloryhunting

Colln sits down with Alan Porteous, Brian Smith and John O'Brien to discuss Airdrie's third quarter performance, what's needed from here on in, Justin Fashanu's brief time at the club and Glory Hunting. Photo Copyright Robert Dalzell

In preparation for the Hearts Cup match, the Terrace Podcast interviewed OTL's Colin Telford to ask what it's like to support Airdrie. They've been kind enough to agree that we can share this with our listeners and Colin charts his time supporting Airdrie from the early 90s to the present. Photo Copyright John Steven

Colin Telford catches up with Gordon Thomson and John O'Brien to discuss the return of Andy Ryan, the midfield mindfield and the Recent trip to Hearts. Original Music by Scott Crawford. Photot Copyright John Steven.

Colin Telford looks ahead to the Big Cup Match with some big names and a big podcast: Joel Sked @ 30:49 Jimmy Sandison @ 55:23 Title Music by Scott Crawford Photo of Jimmy Sandison by Robert Dalzell

With the season just over the half way mark, Colin Telford catches up with director of Football Stuart Millar.

Colin Telford and John Henderson join Airdrie Legend Ian McMillan for a Wee Prime Minister's Question Time. Part 2 of this interview starts with Ian McMillan's acrimonious departure from his boyhood club, and moves on to his successful spell at Rangers before his return to for more success as a player and a manager leading Airdrie to the Texaco Cup and Scottish Cup finals. Guest contributions from...

Colin Telford and John Henderson join Airdrie Legend Ian McMillan for a Wee Prime Minister's Question Time. Part 1 of this interview charts McMillan's career from kicking Springwells' old tennis balls against a bomb shelter to running out for Scotland at Wembley and focuses on his first spell in the Diamond.

Colin Telford catches up with Gordon Thomson and debutant Emma Quigley to discuss the diamonds recent winning streak, Alan Porteous considers what might have happened if Steve Archibald had bought the club and then Colin assaults your ears with his latest attempt at music. Credits to Scott Crawford for original music and John Steven for photography Sponsorship to gofundme.com/airdrie-ladies-fundra...

Ahead of Saturday's game, Colin Telford chats with East Fife Supporter Donald Walker about his life as an East Fife Fan, the club's historic triumphs, the recent past for the Methil men, Airdrieonians, Ernie McGarr, Saturday's game and that Cowdenbeath Song. Photo Copyright John Steven

Ahead of the Scottish Cup tie with Albion Rovers, Colin Telford chats with Gavin Prentice about his life long love affair with Albion Rovers, his career in Music and the belter of a song Gavin has penned and recorded for his team. Photograph copyright John Steven

Ahead of the Trust's Comedy Night on Saturday 9th November, Colin Telford chats with Airdrie Supporter and Comedian Gary Sansome about his life in comedy

Colin Telford goes off on one about what he'd like to see happen at his beloved Airdrieonians before John O'Brien and Gordon Thomson seek to identify what needs to change on the pitch to bring around better form and consistency.