PLZ Football Podcast

Tam McManus can see good times ahead for Aberdeen under new manager Stephen Robinson. The fallout from Rangers v Celtic continues and the dismal performance of English clubs in Europe is also on the agenda.

Hugh Macdonald does not think the attitude, conduct or indeed laws or sanctions will have any major effect on the old firm game going forward. The police handling of the match, fan behaviour and possible repercussions are all debated on today's show. The state of Aberdeen and Oli McBurnie's chances of a Scotland recall come under the spotlight too.

Peter Martin and Alan Rough discuss the possible sanctions and penalties for Rangers, Celtic and their supporters after Sunday's Scottish cup-quarter final.

Tam McManus believes the hooligans who tarnished the old firm Scottish Cup fixture must pay a heavy penalty for their actions. The PLZ panel assess the fall-out from the Rangers v Celtic derby and analyse where it went wrong for Danny Rohl's side in a game they dominated. The semi-final draw is discussed and what happens now at Aberdeen with no manager and very little to play for until the end of...

Rangers and Celtic winning nothing in a season would be the biggest failure in the history of the Premiership, according to the PLZ panel. It's Scottish Cup quarter-final weekend. Which team is the favourite to provide the shock of the round?

Peter Martin and Tam McManus firmly believe Callum McGregor must stay fit to keep Celtic on track to retain their Scottish Premiership title. The PLZ panel look back at last night's Aberdeen v Celtic game and look ahead to the four ties in the Scottish cup quarter finals.

Graeme McGarry is hoping other teams will follow Motherwell and Falkirk's lead to try and play attractive football next season. The standard of our game is discussed. The Scottish Cup quarter-final predictions and the new offside rule on the horizon.

The Operations Director of the Scottish Football Union, Alastair Blair, has called on fans to join up for free and offer their opinion on the key issues that concern them surrounding the beautiful game. Peter and Roughie debate the top ten old firm goals of all time.

Alex Rae believes Derek McInnes is well up for the battle for the title, and he has players ready to fight and scrap as well. The old firm fall-out is discussed. The wonder goal from Chermiti and the team selection of Martin O'Neill are all discussed by the PLZ panel. The Maswanhise factor at Motherwell and the battle to avoid the drop are also on the agenda. 

Tam McManus says it is a must win game for Celtic at Ibrox on Sunday against Rangers. Peter and Tam discuss the possible formations, the bookies odds and a possible matchwinner on the day in one of the biggest derbies of the season.

The PLZ panel have sympathy for John Beaton as the ref for Sunday's 'Old Firm' fixture. The race for the title. VAR revamp. The problems at 'New Firm'. Just a few of the topics discussed on the Journos, as well as the search for the Hibs fan who apparently wants Hearts to win the League!

Fraser Fyvie reflects on his career as he is forced to retire at 32. The former Hibs midfielder looks back on the best day of his life in football, the highs and lows of being a professional footballer and he offers his tip for the title, as well as naming his player of the year.

Tam McManus, with more U-turns than they have roundabouts in East Kilbride has now decided there's no stopping Hearts. The panel give a forthright opinion on Rangers not getting a penalty, Celtic not getting a penalty, Motherwell player getting a man sent off and referees!

Tam McManus thinks Martin O'Neill should drop Kasper Schmeichel for Celtic's match against Hibs on Sunday. The PLZ team discuss a new deal for Raskin at Rangers and whether full-time referees in Scotland would make any difference to the standards.

Stephen McGowan believes referees will face more scrutiny and abuse as the title run-in reaches its climax. The Journos discuss racism in football and whether Steve Clarke is worthy of a new Scotland contract before the World Cup begins.

Owen Coyle pays tribute to Oscar winning movie star Robert Duvall and shares hilarious memories of starring alongside the American actor in the Scottish movie 'A shot at Glory'. The Airdrie and Bolton legend talks about managing in India to Peter Martin and gives his thoughts on the race for the title in the Scottish Premiership this season.

Alex Rae is adamant Youssef Chermiti must score goals against the smaller sides to help drive Rangers on to win the Scottish Premiership. The PLZ panel also question whether Celtic can continue to score last-minute winners in their quest for the title. Tam McManus refuses to write off Hearts' chances of creating history.

Peter Martin reckons the Hibs fans are the most annoyed with Derek McInnes and his Hearts side at the top of the league. Can Hearts win again at Ibrox? Will Neil McCann do his old side Rangers a favour by beating Celtic. Will St Mirren fight their way out of a relegation dog fight at the bottom of the Scottish Premiership?

Tam McManus and Peter Martin believe Motherwell's matches against hearts, Rangers and Celtic could determine where the title ends up this season. The drama of Wednesday night's matches and managers getting sacked are all discussed on today's show.

Hugh MacDonald and Gordon Parks believe Derek McInnes should get all the credit if Hearts win the title, not Jamestown Analytics. The Edinburgh derby is discussed. The possibility of Celtic changing their signing policy in the summer and Eni Aluko's place in broadcast punditry.

Alan Rough reckons Rangers will defeat Motherwell and Hearts in their next two games. The PLZ team also discuss the away allocation in old firm games and Roughie's best ever Hibs eleven.

Alex Rae believes this could be a massive week for Hearts and Rangers in their bid to win the title. The Scottish cup draw is assessed by the PLZ team, as well as some huge games in the Scottish Premiership in midweek.

Gordon Parks doesn't think the Rangers fans believe they can win the league. It's Scottish cup weekend for the panel

Tam McManus believes Celtic's quest to sign free agent Alex Oxlade Chamberlain is a no-brainer for the title run-in. The PLZ team are singing the praises of Mikey Moore of Rangers. There are concerns raised about Hibs defending and an easy quiz question on the show.