Scottish Football Forums Podcast

Scotland's exit from the World Cup after the group stages for the ninth time out of nine sees the end of an era... in more ways than one. Krys is joined by John and Daris to discuss all the action and implications, whilst a host of voice notes (or is it voice notes of hosts?) also take time to reflect on everything. Thank you to everyone for tuning into the SFF Podcast. Linktree -  https://lin...

Two games down, one to go in the group stages for Scotland at World Cup 2026, and our fate is finely poised. The highs of the win against Haiti has been replaced with tempered disappointment after defeat to Morocco, with some anticipation ahead of the all too familiar encounter with Brazil. Krys is joined by Grant and Josh to reflect on what's gone so far, including Josh's own American adv...

After 28 years of waiting, the Scotland Men's National Team returned to the World Cup stage, and it was a winning return as Steve Clarke's men defeated Haiti by a 1-0 scoreline. We don't do things the easy way! John and Krys are joined by a Moroccan from Boston, Adam Kamoune, to dissect the Group C action, where the Africans claimed a credible 1-1 draw with Brazil in their opener. Adam...

202 days on from the night Scotland secured qualification for the 2026 World Cup and the countdown is nearly over. In four days time, or four and a half accounting the kick off time, the Scots take to the field against Haiti to play their first World Cup Finals match in 28 years. John Bleasdale hosts a preview special and is joined by Krys, Cammy, Alan and former host John, returning for this uniq...

A fortnight to go until the World Cup, and with many Scotland fans updating their playlist, host John, along with SFF Community contributors Josh and Ricky, welcome along three acts who've written a World Cup tune of their own - Nick Morgan, PG Ciarletta and Colonel Mustard and the Dijon 5 members Greg and John. Nick has penned "Scotland's On Fire", PG has released "The Salt...

Another Premiership season comes to a close (unless you're in Paisley or Maryhill). After all the hope and fears comes the joy and tears as the final league table takes on an all too familiar appearance. Josh is joined by Andy, Daris, Krys and Stephen to reflect on probably the most dramatic top flight season in several generations. Inevitably, most of the chat is around the top four teams - t...

We travel back in time for this latest World Cup special as John, Grant, Krys and Charlie talk about the tournaments of 2006 and 2010. Scotland, of course, weren't there thanks to a combination of Berti Vogts and George Burley, despite a Walter Smith revival in the '06 campaign. Reliving Moldova, Iwelumo's miss and Boozegate brought back awful memories. Onto the tournaments themselves,...

Scotland's long wait to appear at the World Cup is almost over, and our countdown continues as John and Grant welcome along Hampden Roar creator and host Andy Bargh, who has launched a new book detailing the campaign called "A Long Time Coming". Andy talks about the quick-fire process of putting the book together, which included interviews with twelve players who featured in the jour...

The World Cup is getting ever closer and on this episode John and Stephen chat with the voice of BBC Scotland's coverage Liam McLeod. Liam will be following in the footsteps of predecessors such as Arthur Montford, Archie McPherson, Jock Brown and Rob MacLean when he commentates on Scotland's World Cup Finals game in America this summer. Liam gives us his Scotland memories from yesteryear...

The World Cup is edging ever closer, and we can only imagine what it's like to play in the biggest sporting event on the planet. Well, John and Dave spoke to a man who played in two of them, 55 times capped defender Maurice Malpas. Making his debut in 1984 against France, Maurice enjoyed eight years in the Men's National Team and is one of the few with the honour of playing in Scotland&#39...

It's t-minus a few days until the craziest split we've seen in years in the Scottish Premiership. The team are here to collectively assess the % chances of outcomes in the title chase and the race to try not finish 11th. Expect pettiness, exuberance and appalling arithmetic. Thank you to everyone for tuning into this latest episode of SFF Podcast. Linktree -  https://linktr.ee/SFFPODCAST B...

It's just 66 days to go until Scotland return to the World Cup, and the excitement is building ahead of the big event. With Boston hosting two matches, John and Daris are joined by Bostonian, and Manager of Intergovernmental Affairs at Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), Adam Kamoune. After being recommended to SFF by fellow Boston resident and well-known Scottish commentator De...

Scotland's preparations for the 2026 World Cup begin now as the Men's National Team prepare for two friendly matches against Japan at Hampden and Ivory Coast at Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium over the next week. Joining John are SFF regulars Josh, Daris and, belatedly, Stephen, plus special guest Tam Coyle, a familiar name on the Tartan Army music circuit with his DJ gigs. Not only d...

The World Cup is edging closer, and in this episode John and Charlie take a look at the continent of one of Scotland's opponents - South America. They spoke to co-authors Tim Vickery and Mark Biram ahead of the launch of their book Mundiales, which details South American fortunes in the tournament and how the foundations of the World's biggest sporting event were laid by the inaugural Copa...

The lads review the weekend's fixtures in another mental week of Scottish football. We are now in the final 10 games of this unforgettable season - can Hearts defy those desperate for them to falter? Nothing is certain as we move towards the most mental split we've ever seen. Thanks as always for listening. If you enjoy this podcast, please share it around! Linktree -  https://linktr.ee/SF...

Every fan has their own story, and that goes for the regulars on this podcast as well as everyone listening. Krys hosts a chat with regular contributor Charlie to look back over his time supporting Hibernian. A vast array of managers, some ups and downs, and of course that magical moment almost ten years ago now when the now manager and then captain David Gray made history. There's also chat a...

We might be in full World Cup build up excitement, but UEFA are already looking beyond the summer to another Nations League campaign. Scotland, back in League B, have been drawn with Switzerland, Slovenia and North Macedonia. John got together with Cammy, Daris and Krys to discuss the ups and downs of the draw. Which sounds like a good trip? How can Scotland perform and where will we finish? How d...

In the latest instalment of our World Cup countdown, John is joined by Off The Ball co-host Tam Cowan. Tam goes through his most fond memories following Scotland on the World's biggest stage from the first one he watched in '78, through to being in France with Off The Ball. From toast with beans and sausages at half time for the Holland match in Argentina, through window cleaning for a pou...

Dundee - the manager who was written off before he'd even started, still going strong despite outlasting half the league at this point. St Mirren - silverware already in the cabinet, are they now coasting too much in the league? Kilmarnock - a first win since October, is it signs of improvement for Neil McCann's side? Livingston - someone there attended the David Murray/Dick Advocaat schoo...

We're kicking off our countdown to the 2026 World Cup by looking back to an era where Scotland were regulars on the world's greatest stage, qualifying for six out of seven finals between 1974 and 1998. For this episode, John has drafted in entertainer Grant Stott, match announcer Graeme Easton and Famous Tartan Magazine Editor Iain Emerson, all kids in the 70's, alongside SFF regular Erin who was...

Hibernian - where possibly the only thing left of the season is hoping Hearts can be stopped and maybe even finishing tenth would be preferable. Falkirk - the high flying newcomers to the Premiership are now dreaming of Europe as the McGlynn Machine rolls on. Dundee United - is Jim Goodwin under pressure to do something this season whilst not really in danger of anything bad happening and is that...

We interrupt these mid-season reviews of the Premiership to bring you an interview with a very special guest! Charlie and Laurie sat down with Scottish Football legend Mixu Paatelainen to chat about his career in Scotland, both playing and managing. We also ask him some of the questions the listeners sent in. We hope you enjoy this chat with Mixu. Thanks as always for listening. If you enjoy this...

Hearts - A winger from mid table Slovakia, an incredible Freddie mercury inspired chant and a Leicester city potential season. Rangers - Swimming in Loch Lomond with the worst manager in their history and a director working 25/8 to somehow clawing back a league challenge from the abyss. Celtic - Brendan Rodgers doing a midnight flit again, the Celtic board reversing the years 2 decades, then someh...

It's the busy festive period, but while many of us are frantically rushing around trying to organise things at the last minute again, Dave has stepped up with two cracking interviews for you this week. First up is Kevin Lynch from the North East Tartan Army to talk about what a year it's been from his perspective, as well as the upcoming 10th anniversary of NETA. Let's face it, no one...

Danny returns to hosting duty once more to bring you all the latest from the Championship capers. While his own St Johnstone are flying high, he's joined by David and Katie whose own teams, Queen's Park and Airdrie respectively, aren't having much luck at the other end of the table. Still, could be worse, could be Ross County fans. They discuss all the latest goings on, including the s...