Paul Menzies

Sofamanager Scottish Football Podcast

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A few lads discussing a casual observers view of Scottish Football all the way from Rangers and Celtic in the Premiership to Fort William and Hawick in the Lowland League!

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Author

Paul Menzies

Category

Sports

Podcast website

sofamanager.com

Latest episode

May 22, 2025

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Episodes

Episode 90: Falkirk Season Review 2020/21 17.05.2021

It's the show you've been waiting for!  The 2020/21 Falkirk Season Review!  We talk management, bench-warmers, streaming misery and preparing for yet another season in League 1!  Enjoy!  For more check out: https://www.anchor.fm/sofamanager​ https://open.spotify.com/show/6WdORzLm2MYJsV9dzQUONs?si=49LTH90_TUSZSWL1WgZJvQ https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLthDrfcUaKLO3QaGEpHFjy6r...

Episode 89: European Super League Really That Bad?? Snowflake Football And Bashing The Bairns! 19.04.2021

On this weeks show we discuss the change in footballing style through the years and whether there's a place for the hardman in the modern game!  The guys also discuss the new European Super League along with a review of this weeks Scottish Cup fixtures!  John also breaks his FIFA disc and finally gets to talk about Mean Machine ...   For more check out: https://www.anchor.fm/sofaman...

Episode 88: SPFL Lower League Banana Split? And Super Duper Hula Hooper Quiz! 12.04.2021

To celebrate the 88th episode of the Sofamanager Scottish Football podcast John attempts a quick fire Gary Hooper based quiz, we talk about the potential success and disaster of the new League 1 and League 2 split and round up the rest of this weeks Scottish Football goings on!   Apologies for Paul's audio this week!  There were some technical difficulties, we hope you still enjoy the ep...

Episode 87: Mystery Scottish Kit Box?! The Netflix Of Football and Scottish Cup "Fairytales" 05.04.2021

It's been a minute but Sofamanager is back for the foreseeable!  On this weeks show Paul and John discuss what they have been up to in the year that the podcast has been on hiatus!  Enjoy!   For more check out: https://www.anchor.fm/sofamanager​  https://open.spotify.com/show/6WdORzLm2MYJsV9dzQUONs?si=49LTH90_TUSZSWL1WgZJvQ https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLthDrfcUaKLO3QaGEpH...

Episode 80: Europa League Finnishers! And It's a Knockout Quiz! 06.07.2019

We have returned!  Thank you for your patience whilst we've been on a bit of a break but Paul and John return for this weeks show to catch up with all the major goings on in Scottish Football over the past few weeks! We also preview the most exciting fixtures of the year in the Europa League! Enjoy! For more check out: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLthDrfcUaKLO3QaGEpHFjy6r63unFjUAZ&n...

Episode 79: League 1 Playoff Semi-Final Connoisseurs and the Radge Terrace Host! 12.05.2019

On this weeks show Darren and Paul discuss their trip to Stenhousemuir as they faced Annan in the League 1 Playoffs, a fixture which has been becoming an annual pilgrimage for us!  We also discuss a raj Terrace panelist, the stunning Champions League fixtures as well as some sort of old firm fixture that took place.  Enjoy! **NOTE: In the intro they might allude to items that didn't make...

Episode 78: Why I Left Falkirk FC; 2018/19 Season Review 06.05.2019

It's that time of year again! We review one of the most infamous seasons in Scottish Football and the club we follow, Falkirk Football Club.  On this seaside special episode we go in depth on John's scathing article detailing Margaret Lang and Craig Campbell!  Paul also discusses why he left his roll at the club and anagrams of various players names to lighten the tone!  Laughing Mo...

Episode 77: The Sofamanager Lambo @ Pars v Bairns 🏎😲 and Scottish Cup Semi Vampire 😈 15.04.2019

On this weeks show we discuss the Scottish Cup Semis and the painful radio commentary of Liam McLeod especially for Dons fans!  We also go into the art of signing free agents and the success of part time teams Alloa and Arbroath in recent weeks!  Finally a review of one of the poorest derbies ever witnessed between Falkirk and Dunfermline and the unusual nature of the motors in the car p...

Episode 76: Paying for Roast of Paul Hartley? Streaker Simulator 2019 and Losers of SPFL! 19.03.2019

Back after a short hiatus! Paul and Andrew discuss Falkirk's recent woes previewing the run in of the Championship season!  We also review the Sunderland Netflix documentary as well as chipping in with our opinions on the recent BBC coverage of Scottish Football! Enjoy! For more check out: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLthDrfcUaKLO3QaGEpHFjy6r63unFjUAZ  https://www.anchor.fm/sof...

Episode 74: Awkward Aberdeen Fan (Girl) Caught on Camera and New Falkirk Ledge! 04.02.2019

On this weeks show we discuss the Scottish Cup replay between Aberdeen and Stenhousemuir and one of our hosts surprise reaction!  We also discuss some of Scotland's biggest transfer news and chat about how acca's effect how we watch the footie! Enjoy! For more check out: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLthDrfcUaKLO3QaGEpHFjy6r63unFjUAZ  www.anchor.fm/sofamanager  www.mixcloud.com/pau...

Episode 73: Stenny's Darts Secret?! And Loveletter to Aluko! 😍 22.01.2019

A chilled return for 2019! On this weeks show we discuss the remarkable cup upsets including why it's such a good thing Aberdeen are getting a replay against League 1 strugglers Stennhousemuir!  We also talk about the players we'd love to see back in the SPFL (cult heroes!) and the big signings like Defoe arriving at Rangers! Enjoy! For more check out: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLthDrfcUa...

Best of 2018: Stadium Announcing Blunders, Winding Up Gers Fans and Muirhead School of Hard Knocks! 03.01.2019

A special one this week as we relive our best moments of 2018!  Don't forget we also have a YouTube Channel where you can check out some exclusive pictures and video to go along with the sound! Happy New Year Everyone! For more check out: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLthDrfcUaKLO3QaGEpHFjy6r63unFjUAZ  www.anchor.fm/sofamanager  www.mixcloud.com/paul-mnzies/  For all the lates...

Episode 72: Merch, Chicken Run and Sno?! Christmas Special! 20.12.2018

It's the episode everyone's been waiting for!  Our annual Christmas Special does not disappoint!  We revisit the recent Dulwich success  and the part we er played ... We also discuss Rangers and Celtic's Europa fate along with Aberdeen's new signing!  But the big stuff is our hilarious Xmas quiz and reveal of the top Sofamanager gifts this season ... You will be amazed!  E...

Episode 71: Andrew "Cowboy Dallas" @ Betfred Cup Final and Glow in the Dark Hibs! 02.12.2018

On this weeks show we discuss the woes of Aberdeen and their Scottish League Cup Final defeat at the hands of Celtic along with how concussion should best be handled in the game. We also whizz through the awful refereeing seen in this weeks Europa League tie Rangers v Villareal and how Falkirk actually outrank them in a particular stat! Enjoy! For more check out: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLth...

Episode 70: Have I Got Rock Paper Scissors For You! 18.11.2018

On this weeks show Paul, Andrew and Fraser discuss the intricacies of rock, paper, scissors as part of the footballing game! We also Chat about the possibility of Aberdeen teaming up with the LA Rams?! And how about THAT Scotland Result! For more check out: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLthDrfcUaKLO3QaGEpHFjy6r63unFjUAZ https://www.anchor.fm/sofamanager https://www.mixcloud.com/paul-mnzie...

Episode 69: Super Sunday Betfred Cup Review and John's Best Bits! 28.10.2018

On this week show we bid a temporary farewell to mainstay host John! Moving on to pastures new he gets a chance to revisit his best (and worst) moments! We also discuss this weeks "Super Sunday" Betfred Cup fixtures and the shock of Aberdeen beating Rangers! Lol! Also the bust up between Micheal "level-headed" Stewarts bust up with Tom English. Enjoy! For more check out: https://www.youtube.com/pl...

Episode 68: Best SPFL Weapon; Alex Rae Gun or Chris Sutton Terminator?! 21.10.2018

On this weeks show we discuss how the curse of glory hunting has taken one of our hosts and a completely unrelated visit to Tynecastle ... We also discuss the Ray McKinnon derby with Falkirk visiting Judo Morton! Along with some of our Scottish Football conspiracies and Alex Rae's thoughts on the Aberdeen ticket situation! Enjoy! For more check out: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLthDrfcUa...

Episode 67: Retro Falkirk Football Kits and Sofamanager Banned in Central Europe?! 11.10.2018

On this weeks show we discuss the shocking news about our ban for being too edgy ... we aslo discuss Andrew's collection of Falkirk kits and how he obtained the means to afford them ... We also have a Beezar kit sponsor quiz! Enjoy! For more check out: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLthDrfcUaKLO3QaGEpHFjy6r63unFjUAZ www.anchor.fm/sofamanager www.mixcloud.com/paul-mnzies/ For all the latest...

Episode 64: We're Better Than Belgium?! And Muirhead Gymnastics! 09.09.2018

On this weeks show we discuss why Carnival de Paris is relevant again thanks to the Scotland Women's Team and why the mens team aren't so relevant! We also cover the upcoming nations league and the poor mans Champions League! Enjoy! *Apologies for some technical issues on this weeks show* For more check out: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLthDrfcUaKLO3QaGEpHFjy6r63unFjUAZ https://www.ancho...

Sofamanager Extra: I Don't Get Rangers Fans and Grand Theft Auto at the Footie! 05.08.2018

Sadly Paul is all by himself this week! But regardless he struggles on talking all things Europa League including gushing about beloved Aberdeen along with the triumphs of Rangers and Celtic. Also he reviews the recent Copa 90 video on Steven Gerrard and reveals his secret source for footballing tunes ... *NOTE: This was made as video content originally* For more check out: https://www.youtube.com...

Episode 60: Pigeonholing the Betfred Cup and Aberdeen FC Crash and Burn?! 26.07.2018

On this weeks show we discuss the Betfred Cup so far including the unusual goings on inolving a pigeon or a squirrel?! We also preview this weeks European fixtures (and hoping not to sound too foolish come Friday) and pick out our top 5 Falkirk players! Don't forget our infamous Europa League Quiz! Enjoy! For more check out: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLthDrfcUaKLO3QaGEpHFjy6r63unFjUAZ www.anch...

Episode 58: Belorussian Women Getting Tannoyed and Flossed the Plot! 11.06.2018

On this weeks Sofamanager Scottish Football podcast we discuss possibly the biggest blunder ever whilst sitting in the announcers box live on TV! We also discuss a change in the junior ranks and possible return of the Imperial Cup as well as the African team tipped for world cup glory ... For more check out: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLthDrfcUaKLO3QaGEpHFjy6r63unFjUAZ https://anchor.fm...

Episode 55: Falkirk FC The Sexiest Team of 2019? Season Review! 30.05.2018

It's finally time for our season review of Falkirk's well ehm mediocre season! Along with a bit of ranting we discuss Falkirk's Sli trip abroad, loss of a logo and how long it took to match their Betfred Cup Goals tally (you will be amazed!). Like and Subscribe if you enjoy! For more check out: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLthDrfcUaKLO3QaGEpHFjy6r63unFjUAZ https://www.mixcloud.com/paul-m...

Episode 56: Aloha Athletic Hawaiian Away Kit?! Season Finale! 30.05.2018

On this weeks Season Finale we cover all the major finals to Liverpool's heartbreaking Champions League final with our very own Andy Robertson! To the most lucrative match in Scottish Football ... We also discuss the weirdos that watch Women's football and Alloa's Hawaiian connection! For more check out: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLthDrfcUaKLO3QaGEpHFjy6r63unFjUAZ https://www.mixcloud....

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