PLZ Football Podcast

Peter, Tam and Roughie reckon Harry Kane could be the key to stopping Norway and Erling Haaland. Can anyone stop France? Will banning orders sort out pitch invasions and pyrotechnics in football grounds? Which team is better prepared for the new season in Scotland?

Tam McManus believes the decision to suspend Folarin Balogun's red card has left a sour taste and resentment towards 'Team USA' at the World Cup. Peter Martin tipping England to make the semi-finals and Roughie can't make up his mind about the GOAT!

Tam McManus and Hugh MacDonald dismiss any notion that David Moyes could leave the Everton job to take over at Scotland. The fallout from Steve Clarke deciding to resign is assessed and the question of his legacy is discussed. Who is going to win the World Cup? Have the panel changed their minds again?

Tam McManus is hoping John McGinn and the Scotland squad have a few more gears to go up to face Morocco on Friday after defeating Haiti narrowly on Sunday morning. The PLZ team believe Danny Rohl was working his ticket and has failed in his job at Rangers. Peter Martin believes Derek McInnes is a great appointment for Rangers. 

Political journalist Bernard Ponsonby talks football, politics and television with his old STV teammate, Peter Martin. It's a trip down memory lane on chasing stories, political leaders they admired and what Bernard's favourite team Celtic must do to get the fans back onside!

Hugh MacDonald reckons some Celtic fans are irrational in their dislike of Robbie Keane as a candidate for the manager's job. Scotland is not a certainty for victory over Haiti.

A new deal and worthy of the hall of fame, but is qualifying for a major tournament the best we can hope for from Steve Clarke? Roughie can see the improvement and benefits of VAR. When will Celtic announce their new manager? 

Gordon Parks and Hugh MacDonald can fully understand why Hearts fans are angry at Lawrence Shankland moving to Rangers on a free transfer. Many Hearts fans want to know why that deal was agreed. Which player do you think should be in the top 50 in the Premier League since 1975?

Tam McManus thinks Lawrence Shankland is a great addition to the Rangers squad. Peter Martin believes next season is where Derek McInnes will see the real value of Jamestown analytics at Hearts. Can anyone provide a challenge in the Scottish Premiership outwith the big three?

Tam McManus refuses to write off Dunfermline's chances of causing an upset in the Cup final. Alan Rough believes Neil Lennon can take inspiration from Aberdeen's efforts last season at Hampden. Peter Martin reckons Celtic are ready for the easier option of offering Martin O'Neill the Manager's job on a full-time basis.

Gordon Parks believes Celtic need to look for a new, younger manager and celebrate the legacy of Martin O'Neill's achievements this season. Hugh MacDonald dismisses any sort of strict liability or legislation for pitch invasions. Gordon Parks explains why Steve Clarke omitted Oli McBurnie from his final Scotland squad.

Alex Rae calls for strict liability for clubs with misbehaving fans. Peter Martin believes the majority of decent Celtic fans are disgusted with the supporters who threatened Hearts players on the pitch. Who should get the job as the next Celtic manager? Roughie believes Martin O'Neill will be in with a shout. Tam McManus does not think Danny Rohl is the man to deliver a title for Rangers.

It's the showdown for the title. Who wins, Celtic or Hearts? The predictions are in. The hysteria of the penalty against Motherwell and the threat to Referee John Beaton and his family are discussed by the panel. Will this game be decided by a VAR decision? Who are the match-winners? The decision by Danny Rohl not to give James Tavernier a fitting send-off and the possibility of a fifth straight d...

Tam McManus has criticised referee John Beaton and VAR official Andrew Dallas for gifting Celtic a penalty in the last minute of their 3-2 win at Motherwell. Roughie and Peter Martin disagree and have offered their thoughts on who has the advantage going into the final match of the season on Saturday. Rangers manager Danny Rohl has also been criticised for his decision not to play outgoing captain...

Gordon Parks believes there needs to be a clear-out at Ibrox in the summer and new faces signed to give Rangers a chance of winning the League. Hugh MacDonald fears the worst for St Mirren in the play-off final. Who are the top 50 players in the Scottish Premier League since 1975?

Tam McManus is predicting Danny Rohl will leave Rangers in the summer to be replaced by Steven Gerrard. The panel have been chopping and changing their mind on the title winners, one man has changed his mind again! Which one has switched to Celtic winning the League?

Peter Martin believes Martin O'Neill is already considered second only to Jock Stein in Celtic's list of managers. Tam McManus believes some Hibs fans will not accept David Gray's team finishing sixth and Hearts' winning the title. Alan Rough is tipping yet another twist in the title race this weekend, but where?

Tam McManus believes if Hearts win the Premiership, it will surpass the achievements of Sir Alex Ferguson's title-winning Dons side because of the financial disparity in today's game.

Stephen McGowan thinks the Rangers fans want change and Danny Rohl is not the man they believe can lead them to a title. Barry Anderson is tipping Hearts to win the title. Peter Martin believes Rangers and Celtic will flex their financial muscle in the summer to make sure Hearts don't threaten their dominance. 

There will be no favours as the PLZ panel assess East v West over Sunday and Monday in the capital city. Will Hibs knock Celtic out of the title race? Can Rangers upset Hearts at Tynecastle on holiday Monday? Tam responds to Ryan Stevenson having a go at him. Peter and Roughie still arguing over Manager of the Year!

Tam McManus says the Hibs players will be one hundred per cent professional in their attempt to defeat Celtic on Sunday at Easter Road, but he's not so sure the fans would mind a defeat to make sure Hearts don't get an easy ride to the title. Peter Martin, Alan Rough and Tam McManus eventually agree on the Manager of the Year from the nominees. The panel also discuss the best ever Champions League...

Peter Martin, Hugh MacDonald and Gordon Parks discuss the nominees for Player of the Year in Scotland. The title race twists and turns and the top sports movies of our time.

Tam McManus is now in serious pain, as he believes Hearts are now looking odds-on to win the Scottish Premiership. Have Rangers blown it? Can Celtic sneak in to win the league? The PFA player of the year and young player of the year are discussed on the show.

Tam McManus doesn't think James Forrest, Liam Scales and Luke McCowan signing new deals will get Celtic fans excited. Both Roughie and Tam are tipping Hibs to win the Edinburgh derby. Surprise! Surprise! Motherwell and Falkirk need to stop a possible flat end to the season.

Tam McManus discounts any real diehard Hibs fan wanting Hearts to win the league. The nominees for Player of the Year in the lower leagues are discussed. Tam and Peter Martin assess James Forrest's new deal. Tam believes James Tavernier has been a credit to Rangers.