Scottish Football Forums Podcast

In part two of our Euro's commentators special, John is joined by Rory Hamilton, Scotland's voice for BT and Premier Sports. Rory tells us all about his summer job, commentating on Scotland's games for STV at the Euro's. He talks about the honour of being asked to be the channels voice for the Finals, including the England v Scotland game being broadcast on STV, and how easy a decision it became w...

In the latest of our Euro's preview podcasts, we have part one of our commentators specials as John is joined by Sam Matterface, the voice of ITV. He talks through the journey that has led him to becoming the channel's main commentator, meaning he gets the honour of commentating at all of England's matches at the tournament. He talks about his approach to England games compared to other matches, t...

In the last of our fans specials looking forward to the delayed Euro 2020 Finals, John is joined by Scotland fan Byron Lynch, aka Braveheart Lynch of YouTube fame. Byron has been producing Scotland preview videos since day dot on YouTube, and have been well received by many members of the Tartan Army. He gives an insight into his inspiration behind the videos and when, roughly, we can expect his m...

The countdown to Euro 2020 continues with another fans special as John is joined by Wales fan Russell Todd of Podcast Peldroed. Russell begins by talking in depth about how the podcast came about and how well it's been received, especially when he's recognised at games. Naturally, the conversation leads onto Wales glorious run to the Euro 2016 Semi Finals, starting with the building blocks put in...

For the last podcast of the domestic season we have assembled a side a side team to discuss the season in the Premiership. The two John's are joined by Greig, Krys, Nory and Scott. We discuss the success of St Johnstone and their remarkable achievement of winning a cup double. Can they keep hold of Davidson? There is chat surrounding other teams and missed opportunities. Who have been the signings...

In the first of three fans specials featuring the home nations, John chats with England fan, and host of the 3 Lions Podcast, Russell Osbourne. Russell begins by telling us his podcasting journey, and how it's kicked on with a mix of reviews on all the England teams and a few retro podcasts, including one about the first ever International back in 1872. He then tells us about his England experienc...

This week John is joined by St Johnstone fan Nory and ex Hibs player Kevin Harper as we look ahead to the Scottish Cup final. We discuss how we expect the game to go, possible selection issues and who will win. No surprise on either side as to what the guests think. The merits of both managers being candidates for Manager of the year are discussed when you consider what has been achieved regardles...

This week John is joined by ex footballer Ally Graham to give an assessment of what happened in the Lower Leagues this season. Ally gives his predictions in terms of who he thinks will win the playoffs and we reflect on the predictions that we made at the start of the season. We discuss whether it is better having constant games or a break during the playoffs and whether the structure of them is c...

Did you hear the one about the Welshman, the Englishman and the Scotsman walking onto a Podcast? In the first of our preview specials for this summers delayed Euro 2020 Finals, John spoke to men from media outlets of the three home nations in the tournament to assess their chances of progression. First up was Ian Mitchellmore of Wales Online. Ian purrs over his nation's incredible run to the Euro...

Thirty years ago this month, Motherwell won the Scottish Cup after a memorable 4-3 victory over Dundee United in one of the greatest Scottish Cup Finals of all time. Along the way, they defeated holders Aberdeen, First Division sides Falkirk and Morton, and Celtic en route to their success. In this special feature, we hear from four guests giving their memories of that Cup run. BBC Commentator Joc...

In the latest podcast, John is joined by St Johnstone fan Nory as we preview the upcoming Scottish Cup semi finals. We discuss the social media boycott, online abuse and more. St Johnstone's League Cup win is the topic of discussion before we move on to the weekend action Nory is in dream land as St Johnstone have the potential to win the cup double. He believes they will reach the final as do 78%...

After last week where we discussed who should go to the Euros, this week John is joined by Scott and Tony. We stick with the Scotland theme as we become involved in a bit of fantasy and pick a squad of Scotland players from 1990 onwards. There are some names who are absolute certainties but it's interesting to note that in certain positions we've struggled for quality for a long time. Back in the...

John and Scott are on this week with the topic of choice being the Scotland squad for Euro 2020. Before we discuss that though there is chat about the European Super League and potential consequences if it gets off the ground. It's just under two months till Euro 2020 so we discuss who we'd like to see in the Scotland squad and who we think Steve Clarke will pick. There aren't maybe too many diffe...

John and Tony are on this week to discuss current events in Scottish football. The main focus of the podcast is a round up of the weekend action in the Premiership which we link in with previewing the weekend's Scottish Cup ties. We look at the lower leagues and who may potentially end up in promotion and relegation playoffs assuming that they get played. Once again, the ongoing saga at Celtic is...

We've a treat in store this week as one of the original regulars on the podcast joins us for a guest special. John is joined by Motherwell fan Greig. The show kicks off by discussing recent events with Alexander replacing Robinson as manager. This leads on to chat about David Turnbull and whether he will go on to be the best player to have come from Motherwell in the last 30 years or so. There is...

John and Tony are joined by Iain from The Famous Tartan Army magazine. Naturally, the main focus is on Scotland and their matches against Austria and Israel. We discuss what it may mean going forward as we look to qualify for Qatar 2022. There were some positives to take with one of the main ones being Che Adams who combined well at times with Ryan Fraser in the Israel game. Tony brings up a good...

John is joined by regular Scott and guest Iain from the Famous Tartan Army magazine. The latest edition is out which features articles from Good John and can be found on https://tartanarmymagazine.com Qualifying for Qatar 2022 begins on Thursday and the guys discuss the squad and who was unlucky to miss out. There is plenty of positivity as we all believe we can get a result against a strong looki...

In the latest of our guest specials, John B is joined by celebrity Hibs fan Grant Stott. The conversation starts by how the two arranged the podcast, which was when fellow actor Colin McCredie retweeted a pre-France '98 STV screenplay "The Game" starring the late Andy Gray, which was based around three friends watching the 1978 World Cup. Grant then talks about his current role hosting The Afterno...

John and Scott are on this week as they explore ways in which our game could be improved off and on the park. This is on the back of Scott's excellent article which you can find here A Scottish Football Utopia - Scottish Supporters Network Scottish Supporters Network They give their thoughts on Europe and the prospect of a super league, tv rights, voting structure and the distribution of money wit...

John and Donald are on the latest podcast as they discuss what's been going on in Scottish football. Recording starts around the same time that Aberdeen confirm that Derek McInnes has left the club. They discuss his time at the club and whether he maybe stayed for too long. Neil Lennon recently left Celtic and we discuss that too. There is more positive news for a couple of clubs as since our last...

The two John's are back together this week and they welcome a man who they used to cheer on from their Aberdeen days in right back Stephen Wright, who also played for Rangers, Bradford City and Dundee United and won two Scotland caps. Stephen begins by discussing his current role at Dundee Football Club as Head of Academy, overseeing the clubs youth development programme. He discusses the current...

John and Tony are joined by St Johnstone fan Nory as we preview the League Cup final which takes place on Sunday. Nory is involved behind the scenes with Saints podcast which you can find on Twitter @DoggerSaints Can St Johnstone win the League Cup for the first time in their history? Callum Davidson has had a fine first season as he follows the great work that Tommy Wright did at the club. We ref...

It's a second fans special this week as John B speaks to Rangers fan Ross Kilvington, who also writes for This Is Ibrox Podcast. We begin by chatting about Ross's blogs for their website, which includes features on the Ibrox Disaster, Brian Laudrup and Davie Cooper, as well as some of the other writing he's been doing. The conversation moves onto Ross's love for Rangers and going through the highs...

In the latest podcast we do a fan special with regular Tony. He gives us his background to being a Celtic fan, growing up going to games with family and then friends. Tony takes a look back at his favourite eras watching Celtic and the not so good times. There are favourite European nights, rivalry with Rangers and much more. We can't finish off a guest special without getting Tony to give us his...

John and Scott are on this week as they discuss the best managers in Scottish football over the last 40 years. We start off by discussing some of the best over the last five years or so in the week that Tommy Wright has taken over at Kilmarnock. There are others up for discussion as we look at the merits of Brendan Rodgers and what he achieved in his short time at Celtic. Going further back we loo...