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It's game day in Boston once again with Steve Clarke's men on the cusp of immortality ahead of tonight's match against Morocco. Attention will turn to Miami after tonight but can Scotland head there with their place in the Round of 32 already confirmed? A point against Morocco will do just that and SunSport's Robert Grieve and Bill Leckie discuss the team's chances of becoming the most successful...

The guys are back at Scotland's training base in Charlotte ahead of a massive game against Morocco. In the latest The Set Piece sponsored by Scotmid, Robert Grieve and Bill Leckie discuss how the starting line-up will change. And they debate whether that could mean a key role for Celtic star Kieran Tierney. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scotland's World Cup bow after 28 years in the wilderness is now just days away - and Robert Grieve and Bill Leckie are thinking the unthinkable on The Set Piece sponsored by ScotMid. That's because four-goal showings in pre-tournament friendlies against Curacao and Bolivia have convinced Robert that even the starting spot of Tartan Army talisman John McGinn isn't safe for the showdown vs Haiti in...

The Set Piece sponsored by ScotMid is at the World Cup to follow Scotland on their journey in North America. Robert Grieve and Bill Leckie discuss the main talking points ahead of the final warm-up game against Bolivia, including how Rangers starlet Findlay Curtis could become the new Tartan Army hero. Haiti beat New Zealand 4-0 to send Steve Clarke's men a warning and Robert was there in person t...

A chaotic Scottish domestic season has come to an end - but there's still so much for Bill Leckie and Robert Grieve to get their teeth into on The Set Piece sponsored by ScotMid. Robert was first with the big news on Saturday evening that Lawrence Shankland was swapping Hearts for Rangers - so it's only right that the guys start by running the rule over every facet of that transfer, not least wher...

Bill Leckie and Robert Grieve are back on The Set Piece sponsored by ScotMid to look back at the final weekend of the Premiership season. Celtic saw-off Hearts in a thrilling title decider but much of the conversation since the game has centred around the chaotic pitch invasion at Celtic Park. Hoops boss Martin O'Neill had his say on the matter on Monday and the guys reckon he has let himself down...

The Rangers inquest has started after their crushing defeat to Hearts all but ended their title hopes. Bill Leckie and David Friel look at where it has all gone wrong for the Ibrox club. There are big questions marks over the future of manager Danny Rohl while recruitment has let the club down. But the guys also discuss why a £50million squad collapsed at the crucial time and name the players who...

Scottish football is hurtling towards what could be a decisive bank holiday weekend in the Premiership title race. But Roger Hannah and David Friel are already looking ahead to the summer transfer window and how Rangers could strengthen by swooping on a league rival. They also ponder whether Celtic have sparked into life at just the right time to see them over the line. And David reveals his pick...

It's the end of an era at Rangers where James Tavernier has suddenly announced he's leaving this summer - and it's the big topic of the day for The Set Piece. Robert Grieve is joined by David Friel to discuss the veteran skipper's Ibrox legacy and where both he and the club go from here. Robert reckons the timing of the announcement has surprised the Gers, while David reckons the full back will be...

The fixtures are out - and so are the tinfoil hats! The conspiracy theorists among the Rangers, Celtic and Hearts supports have all had their say on the post-split fixtures as Scottish football goes bonkers. Bill Leckie and David Friel try to bring a bit of sense to the debate and rate the title chances of the three hopefuls. They also discuss what the return of the Green Brigade means for Celtic....

After the international break the thrilling Premiership title race is BACK.Rangers play first on Saturday before Hearts then Celtic are in action the following day. It could be a pivotal weekend as Bill Leckie and Roger Hannah explain why the Old Firm and Hearts all have must-win games. The guys also look back at a frustrating Scotland double header and discuss how Steve Clarke can solve his many...

Celtic's title hopes suffered a serious blow with defeat at Dundee United. Robert Grieve and Bill Leckie discuss just how big a setback that could be. They also reckon Hoops boss Martin O'Neill is starting to look his age after initially arriving with so much enthusiasm. And they analyse where it all leaves rivals Hearts and Rangers and who are now favourites for the league. The guys also turn the...

Robert Grieve and Bill Leckie are back after yet another thrilling weekend in the Scottish Premiership title race. Derek McInnes' Jambos are in the driving seat but is the manager putting himself under pressure? Our guys also addressed claims made about the Hearts manager's behaviour, while taking a closer look at the possible 'conspiracy' which could arise when the post-split fixtures are announc...

It's the busiest Set Piece of the year - with a pivotal Old Firm derby to preview, Hearts' ongoing title hopes to assess, and a weekend of chaotic VAR decisions to rake over. David Friel joins Bill Leckie with no shortage of strong opinions on all the talking points of the week. They start with a thorough examination of ALL the big refereeing decisions on a weekend which saw Auston Trusty sent off...

Robert Grieve and Bill Leckie are back after a breathless weekend in the Scottish Premiership title race. Celtic left it late - again - to beat Kilmarnock but just how big a problem does Martin O’Neill have with certain players? The guys assess which Hoops stars are playing like it doesn’t matter - and identify the one player who has checked out already. Amid the intense title battle, Celtic have...

The guys are back and there's only one place to start: the biggest test of Hearts' title ambitions so far. The Jambos face a stern examinations of their Premiership credentials when they take on Martin O'Neill's Celtic minus mainstays Lawrence Shankland and Cammy Devlin this Sunday. Regular Bill Leckie is joined by SunSport's Head of Sport Roger Hannah as they give their opinions as to whether the...

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The guys are back after the festive break with some HUGE opinions on a fascinating title race. With Hearts, Rangers and Celtic locked in a thrilling Premiership battle, Robert Grieve and Bill Leckie give their views on who will triumph come May. The guys also dissect the ill-fated Wilfried Nancy regime and deliver their verdicts on the managerial situations at Aberdeen and Kilmarnock. They also fi...

St Mirren fans are still basking in the glow of their club's incredible Premier Sports Cup win over Celtic. And so are self-confessed Buddies Robert Grieve and Bill Leckie! They debate whether Stephen Robinson should now be regarded as the club's greatest ever manager. There are no such accolades coming Wilfried Nancy's way any time soon and the guys ask whether the club will now be thinking twice...

The knives are out already for Wilfried Nancy after he lost his first game as Celtic manager. But Robert Grieve and Bill Leckie explain why people shouldn't rush to judge despite THAT tactics board. They also discuss whether Hearts are now genuine title challengers after leaving Parkhead with a massive three points. The guys look ahead to the League Cup Final between the Hoops and St Mirren. And t...

Hearts and Celtic face off in a huge Premiership clash on Sunday as the top two go head-to-head. At a crucial point in the season, Robert Grieve and Bill Leckie assess the status of the Jambos' title hopes. The guys also analyse the job facing new Hoops manager Wilfried Nancy - and how the club should solve their major Green Brigade headache. They also question who will be making Rangers' January...

The World Cup party is still going in The Set Piece studio after a glorious night for Scotland. The nation's football heroes are off to next summer's football festival and Robert Grieve and Bill Leckie are on top of the world. They discuss why Steve Clarke is the nation's greatest manager of all time. They also assess who will be on the plane across the Atlantic with him - and who might be left at...

Scotland hero Kenny Miller is a very special guest ahead of a monumental World Cup double-header. The ex-Rangers, Celtic and Hibs star joins Robert Grieve and Bill Leckie to assess the nation's hopes of making it to next summer's showpiece tournament. He also reveals his inside knowledge on Celtic manager target Wilfried Nancy after coming up against him in the MLS. And he gives his take on how Da...

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Danny Rohl was unveiled as the new Rangers boss amid much fanfare from chairman Andrew Cavenagh. But that praise has left Bill Leckie and David Friel pondering one major question. And they debate how realistic it is for the ex-Sheffield Wednesday manager to turn round a squad of players failing so badly under Russell Martin. Also, can Brendan Rodgers get Celtic motoring again after THAT quip about...