The Scottish Football Show

It’s one year since VAR was introduced to Scottish football, have you enjoyed the journey so far? Join Andrew Slaven, Findlay Marks and Laura Brannan as they catch up with former referee Des Roache from Get Involved Referee! Podcast again to assess how smooth he thinks the process has been. There’s trouble in Paradise as tensions rise between Celtic and their supporters. They’ve locked out the Gre...

We've done it… Scotland's place at Euro 2024 is now secured and we can all finally get on with planning a mad wan tae Germany next summer. Join Findlay Marks, Laura Brannan and Alba\Matter’s Andy Laing for a comprehensive look at the international break. And with the news that Philippe Clement is the new man in the Ibrox hotseat, we're joined by Scott Coyne from The Belgian Football...

It’s international week and Scotland are off to sunny Spain in search of at least one point that will clinch them qualification to Euro 2024.  But who will replace Keiran Tierney? Would you take Lyndon Dykes in goal? And is John McGinn and Scott McTominay’s last minute goals this week a good omen?  Meanwhile, Duncan Ferguson’s been dripping in Dream Rings as his new job at Inverness Caley Thistle...

There were a few ‘mares over the weekend. Aberdeen’s 3-1 win at Ibrox proved to be the final nail in the coffin for Michael Beale who will now be replaced by Steven Davis in the dugout. The host broadcaster chose not to televise any game… which is a shame considering there were a couple of classics in there. And the SPFL’s League Cup semi final ticket allocation is controversially denying Hearts a...

A week of firsts in the SPFL; a first win of the Premiership season for Aberdeen, a maiden home victory for Nick Montgomery in his second game charge of Hibs, and record-breaking first appearances for a couple of young Hibs & St Johnstone players. It's not all plain sailing however in the top flight. Three wins in a week for Rangers but many fans are irked by what they're seeing at I...

The European group stages get underway this week but some of the team are giving off negative vibes… or are they just being realistic?  Join Andrew Slaven, Findlay Marks and Laura Brannan for the latest round up of the weird and wonderful stories across Scottish football. We have a very special guest this week as St Mirren boss Stephen Robinson joins us with his side sitting pretty in second place...

Scotland, officially one of the best teams in Europe right now, are a bawhair away from clinching qualification to EURO 2024. Join Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and John Blaesdale for more feel-good international chat as we enjoy the 3-0 win over Cyprus and look ahead to the clash with England. How good is Scott McTominay, how strong is our squad, how amazing will Germany be next summer?! Try and s...

It’s the international break and it’s a huge one for Scotland. We could actually qualify for Euro 2024 if results go our way… not that we’re getting carried away or anything. We look ahead to the qualifier against Cyprus and the 150th anniversary friendly match against England with Gordon Sheach from The Tartan Scarf. We also look back on the weekend action, including the referee howler that denie...

Well that didn't take long, did it? The first managerial casualty of the season has happened with the much maligned Lee Johnson being axed by Hibs after just three games of the league season. Matty Fairnie of the Longbangers podcast joins the show to review his tenure at Easter Road. With only a handful of days left before the transfer window closes, Sky Sports' Anthony Joseph gives us t...

Kilmarnock continue their blistering start to the new season with the scalp of Celtic in the Viaplay Cup, but is it just a blip from Brendan Rodgers' side or is there cause for concern for the season ahead? St Johnstone fans may be delighted for a weekend off after a disastrous start to their campaign, but is Steven MacLean on a hiding to nothing this season regardless? We hear from football...

Lee Johnson is back with the iconic soundbites this week, but are they enough to inspire his side on the European stage? Hibs go to Switzerland ahead in their Conference League tie while Hearts host their return leg against Rosenborg at Tynecastle. Rangers are also in midweek action, playing for a Champions League play off spot against Servette. Andrew Slaven is joined by West Ham’s Laura Brannan...

There’s a new young team on the scene and they’re already taking the SPFL by storm.  Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks catch up with The Spartan’s Kenny Cameron who leads the youth group who go by the name North Ultras. Meanwhile, Raith Rovers’ historian John Greer joins the team to give some more depth and insight into the crazy shipwreck story that got everyone talking after episode...

The team are back for the 2023/24 season, previewing what lies ahead in Scottish football. Join Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks as they look back on some huge stories from the off season, including Scotland’s incredible double header, Hibs’ European shocker in Andorra and what reaction Brendan Rodgers’ return has received. They also take a look at the new, wild, bold and baffling ki...

The campaign is coming to a close but the drama never ends. Join us for one last episode of the 2022/23 season.  Andrew Slaven, Findlay Marks and Laura Brannan look back on the incredible Premiership playoff final where Ross County pulled off the mother of all comebacks. Staggies striker Jordan White joins us on the show to reflect on the match that will go down in Scottish football folklore. Ther...

We look ahead to the final weekend of the season as Celtic and Inverness Caledonian Thistle battle it out for the Scottish Cup and Ross County go head to head with Partick Thistle for a place in the Premiership. Join Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks for the penultimate episode of the 2022/23 season. The Scotland squad is announced ahead of the double header against Norway and Georgia...

Take a trip down memory lane on the 20 year anniversary of Celtic going on an incredible UEFA Cup run to the final in Seville.  Despite ultimately falling at the final hurdle, Celtic fans still hold the campaign close to their heart, including Sean McDonald, the man behind the hugely popular Blethered podcast. Laura Brannan caught up with the broadcaster/presenter to look back on that run two deca...

A big decision is looming for Scottish football as clubs will soon vote on the proposed new Conference League and addition of B teams at tier five. With Aberdeen turning down the chance to submit a Colts team, Andrew Slaven, Findlay Marks and Andy Bargh look at the impact this story could have on our game. It’s also award season, as Celtic tidy up at the PFA POTY awards. Hamilton Accies pull off a...

In the second of three stand-alone shows this month we’re celebrating the incredible achievements of Scottish sides reaching major European finals as they mark landmark anniversaries this year. In this episode, we’re focusing on Rangers and their unlikely and, ultimately, unlucky run to the UEFA Cup Final in the 2007/08 season. Andrew Slaven and Findlay Marks caught up with former Rangers midfield...

In the first of three stand-alone podcasts this month, we’re celebrating the incredible achievements of Scottish sides reaching European Finals, with three clubs all celebrating milestone anniversaries this year. First up, it’s Aberdeen. It’s been 40 years since the Dons lifted the European Cup Winners' Cup on 11th May 1983, beating Real Madrid 2-1 in Gothenburg under the guidance of a certai...

It was a weekend of coronations as both Celtic and Dundee were crowned champions of their respective divisions.  Join Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks as they reflect on Ange Postecoglou's side clinching the title with four games to go and the dramatic end to the Championship season.  Is the SFA disrespecting the fans with their 17:30 Scottish Cup final kick-off slot? And who wi...

You won’t get a better fixture card than this weekend’s Championship finale.  Join us as we look ahead to the last day of the season, where the title, the promotion play-off spaces and relegation slots are all still to be decided. Nine of the ten teams have something to play for and we can’t wait for the drama. Elsewhere, former Motherwell fans’ favourite Allan Campbell joins us for a special catc...

Is winning the league a good enough reason to invade the sacred grass? Join the team as they debate the championship-winning codes of conduct. BT Sport’s Andrew Slaven, West Ham’s Laura Brannan and football filmmaker Findlay Marks are back again for the latest helping of Scottish football’s news and funny stories. You might have noticed you could watch the FA Cup semi finals on TV at the weekend,...

“I was too ashamed to go to Tesco” How it feels to be sacked as a manager Listen to the full, unedited chat with title-winning Dunfermline manager James McPake. Just days after clinching the League One championship, the 38 year old joined the team to reflect on the club’s achievement and how he has grown personally, as a manager. At a time when the role is proving to be so precarious amid poor run...

As yet another top flight manager loses his job, the team ask if the panic button is being pushed too hastily these days.  BT Sport’s Andrew Slaven is joined by West Ham video producer Laura Brannan and football editor Findlay Marks for yet another week of the biggest, the best and the downright ugliest stories across Scottish football. Eight Premiership managers have been sacked so far this seaso...

In a week when two lower league titles could be wrapped up, things are far from settled in the top two divisions.    BT Sport’s Andrew Slaven, West Ham producer Laura Brannan and football filmmaker Findlay Marks break down the latest chaos across all four Scottish  divisions.    Hearts have sacked manager Robbie Neilson after six defeats in seven games, while Dundee United boss Jim Goodwin earned...