The Scottish Football Show

It’s awards season but it’s far from a night at the Oscars… why is the PFA awards ceremony not the end of season party? TNT Sports’ Laura Brannan and Sky Sports News’ Andrew Dickson join Andrew Slaven to break down the weird and wonderful Scottish football news including all the winners from the awards night. Falkirk are the Invincibles, Philippe Clement takes the bait from Brendan Rodgers and it’...

The integrity of the pyramid play-off system is on the rocks as Buckie Thistle gear up for war with the SPFL and SFA. The Highland League winners have been denied a play-off spot as they don't have the bronze licence needed to enter the league system, but that's absolutely not the end of the matter. Former Press & Journal writer Dave Edwards joins Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and Ant...

It's all about league title success for Dundee United right now but this time 40 years ago the focus was all on European football. The Tannadice side could have got to the final of the European Cup if it wasn't for a hugely controversial referee bribery taking place in their semi final second leg away to Roma.  In the story that could have been, United legend Maurice Malpas joins us for...

We may not get an Old Firm title decider in the league but Celtic and Rangers will go head to head in the Scottish Cup final for the first time in 22 years.  Laura Brannan and John Blaesdale join host Andrew Slaven for a look back on an incredible semi final between Aberdeen and Celtic and a not-so-dramatic clash between Rangers and Hearts. The Scotland players are being hit by injuries just a mon...

Rangers title tilt was trashed by Ross County who, themselves, ended their hoodoo with their first every victory over the Gers. How much does that affect the top and bottom of the Premiership tables? Motherwell’s equaliser against Hibernian meant that neither club made the top six - the result instead confirming Dundee position in the top half of the table for the final matches of the season. And...

Drama at the top, drama in the middle and another league title is wrapped up, what a weekend in Scottish football. Rangers and Celtic fought it out in a 3-3 draw to keep the title race hot and spicy, while the top six split was sizzling away nicely ahead of next weekend’s finale. Stenhousemuir clinched their first ever league title and promotion to League One, Falkirk continue to stretch for the I...

We’re talking Old Firm and in this case, everyone wins. The away fans are coming back - the SPFL have helped Celtic and Rangers come to an agreement that’ll see the derby return to normal next season. What is going on at Aberdeen? Another week and yet still no manager, why does no one seem to want the job? Andrew is joined by Sky Sports Anthony Joseph and TNT Sports Laura Brannan as they review th...

It’s that time of year when it’s all about the silverware, but we still can’t get away from some classic shithousery at the same time. Airdrie lifted the Challenge Cup, denying the embarrassing prospect of a Welsh team winning a Scottish competition. And both Falkirk and Stenhousemuir could wrap up the League One and Two titles respectively this coming weekend. Clyde 1 producer and Bairns fan from...

The nation is waiting with bated breathe, the conspiracies are hot on social media and the press are going strangely quiet. But enough about Aberdeen still not appointing a new manager, where is Kate Middleton? Laura Brannan is joined by Findlay Marks and John Blaesdale to asses the latest in the Pittodrie saga and look ahead to the international break. Scotland are away to Netherlands and home to...

Have you seen the two Scotland tops that have been leaked? The home has a not-so-tartan-pattern with yellow flashes down the sides. The away is mint green and purple. Are you hoping they're real or like the team this week, do you wish Adidas would just play is straight? Andrew Slaven is joined by Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks as they dissect the week's latest Scottish football stories....

What's the worst prize you've won in a competition? It surely doesn't beat the Arbroath toilet seat... Join Andrew Slaven and Findlay Marks as the pair discuss the latest news and nonsense from the wonderful world of Scottish football. Why was FIFA President Gianni Infantino at St Mirren Park, and did he witness the latest comeback in Premiership history? The Scottish Cup is back th...

What would you call your club's own beer? St Mirren have brought out The Saints Are Coming but we thought we'd get creative. Andrew Slaven is joined by TNT Sport’s Laura Brannan and Melbourne City’s Findlay Marks as they review the weekend’s biggest stories across the SPFL. Raith Rovers are continuing to defy the odds, pushing favourites Dundee United all the way in the Championship, so...

The first Scottish Premiership title fight in 14 years is alive and kicking as Rangers move top of the table.   Andrew Slaven is joined by TNT Sport’s Laura Brannan and Melbourne City’s Findlay Marks as they review the weekend’s big stories across the SPFL's four divisions. Raith Rovers are keeping the title challenge alive in the Championship, there was a goalie goal in League One and is the...

Criticism of the SPFL has swung around and hit the headlines again after half of the Scottish Premiership clubs expressed their collective concern on how the game is being governed. The independent review is analysed by Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks, along with (arguably more importantly), their own independent review of pancakes, penny sweets and cajun crepes. Dundee's medic...

One of the most iconic managers in British football has rocked up at Pittodrie in an attempt to salvage Aberdeen's season. But is Neil Warnock the man for the job? In an interview recorded on the eve of Warnock being officially appointed, we hear from the host of the Red Tinted Glasses podcast, Glen Schreuder, to find out how Dons fans were feeling about his impending arrival. Hearts continue...

Are Football Sugar Daddies the future in Scotland? Just ask Hibs, they're on the verge of becoming the first to try it out. Join Andrew Slaven, TNT Sports' Laura Brannan and Sky Sports' Andrew Dickson as they round up the weekend’s news and action. Will Bournemouth owner Bill Foley help Hibs close the gap on Celtic and Rangers? And is David Martindale’s time up at Livingston after a...

Banish those January blues because the football has finally fully resumed after the winter break.  And with that, the gang are back together too. The Scottish Cup Fourth Round brought a much needed tonic for Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks who hail the goal of the round from The Spartans' James Craigan and the dramatic victories for Airdrie, Bonnyrigg Rose and Partick Thistle....

It’s the final episode before the winter break so the team look back on how the festive fixtures panned out along with what we can expect in 2024. Lawrence Shankland lit up the Edinburgh derby, just how vital is he to Hearts and Scotland in the coming months? There’s talk of Dundee building a new stadium, which is fair to say is necessary but what do you make of the location? And jeezy peeps did y...

The festive spirit is strong as we approach Christmas, but not in Scottish football. Derek Adams has put every single one of his players on the naughty list after their stoppage time defeat to Dundee. And his post match comments weren’t the only ones raising eyebrows this week. A lump of coal is firmly on it’s way to Barry Robson as well after some wild post cup final remarks. And what about Santa...

We talk arses and baws this week. James Berry and John McGinn's big peachy arses to be exact. And Declan Gallagher's baws after he modelled them for Dundee United's stocking filling photoshoot. It's also League Cup Final weekend as Rangers take on Aberdeen at Hampden on Sunday. Gary Scott from ABZ Football Podcast joins Findlay Marks to size up the task in hand. Laura Brannan a...

Scotland will open Euro 2024 against the hosts Germany. Nae bother. We’ve also drawn Hungary and Switzerland. Is this a group to look forward to? Join Andrew Slaven, Melbourne City FC's Findlay Marks & Tartan Army foot soldier John Bleasdale as they assess Steve Clarke’s side's chances of making history and progressing out of the group stages, as well as all the other major talking p...

After seven years at Gayfield Park, Dick Campbell has stepped down from his role as Arbroath manager. As one of the more colourful characters in our game, it's news that will disappoint not just The Red Lichties, but fans of Scottish football in general. How long will it be long before we see him return to the game, if at all? Buckie Thistle are set for a Scottish Cup 4th Round glamour tie as...

It’s the final week of the most incredible qualification campaign, can Scotland bow out on a high against Georgia and Norway? Tartan Scarf’s Gordon Sheach joins Andrew Slaven, Findlay Marks and Laura Brannan for the build up to another Scotland double header. Meanwhile, Kilmarnock look set to bin their plastic pitch, Aberdeen are up in arms over their unfair treatment going into the League Cup Fin...

After the incredible display by Rangers away in Dundee, pyro has been a hotly debated topic again across our game. While most of the coverage has been incendiary (no pun intended), we wanted to try to move the conversation forward and look at whether safe pyro can ever be introduced in Scotland, so Andrew Slaven and Laura Brannan caught up with Tommy Cordsen, a Danish expert on pyrotechnics who in...

There could be a dramatic change ahead for Scottish football. The rules around dual ownership of clubs could be relaxed, which might see some sides snapped up by the likes of Red Bull and City Group in the future. Laura Brannan, Findlay Marks and Andrew Dickson look at whether this injection of cash would benefit our game or if it’s too raw and honest for the plastic route. We also ask why Celtic,...