Scottish Football Podcast
Scottish Football Podcast
BBC Radio Scotland
The latest talking points in the national game with the BBC Scottish Football Podcast. Breaking news, views and analysis
Celtic's Collapse: Manager Problem or Club Problem?
Three defeats in a row, two derby losses and growing uncertainty around Martin O'Neill. So where has it gone wrong for Celtic? Is the manager running out of answers, or are recruitment failures and structural problems at the club now impossible to ignore?Andy Burke is joined by Tino Callaghan and Stephen McGowan to assess Celtic's dramatic downturn in form, question the summer transfer business, and debate whether O'Neill can still turn things around.And after comments suggesting serious soul-searching ahead, could the Celtic manager be considering his future?00:02:14 — Crisis at Celtic: More Than Just the Manager? 00:03:21 — From Flying Start to Sudden Collapse 00:05:51 — The Martin O'Neill Effect Wearing Off? 00:10:15 — Have Celtic's New Signings Delivered? 00:13:16 — Recruitment, Structure and Who Takes Responsibility? 00:19:05 — Will Martin O'Neill Walk Away?
Sep 22
26 min
Sportsound: Belief is back for Rangers after another win over Celtic
Richard Gordon, Tom English, Pat Bonner, Peter Lovenkrands, Scott Brown and Andy Halliday review Celtic 0-1 Rangers in the Scottish Premiership, plus we hear from fans of both sides
Sep 20
1 hr 8 min
Sportsound : Reaction to Saturday's Scottish football drama plus previewing Sunday's huge clash at Celtic Park
Scott Brown,Tom English and Rory Loy assess Saturday's action including big wins for both Dundee sides. Plus the fans join the debate looking ahead to Sunday's Old Firm clash.
Sep 19
53 min
Can Celtic bounce back for the Rangers game on Sunday? It's the SPFL weekend preview
David Currie is joined by Scott Allan and Ewan Murray as they ask whether Celtic can recover from another European setback in time for Sunday's huge meeting with Rangers. Are the league leaders vulnerable, and will Rangers look to seize the moment at Parkhead?The team also discuss David Gray's exit from Hibs, Aberdeen's improved form and the key talking points from a packed Scottish Premiership weekend02:57 — Celtic's European collapse analysed09:07 — Rangers sense an opportunity at Parkhead17:14 — David Gray departs Hibs22:44 — Aberdeen's resurgence and Easter Road test24:05 — Premiership preview: St Johnstone, Falkirk and more26:50 — Kilmarnock v Hearts under the spotlight
Sep 18
29 min
Can Celtic bounce back for the Glasgow Derby? It's the SPFL weekend preview
David Currie is joined by Scott Allan and Ewan Murray as they ask whether Celtic can recover from another European setback in time for Sunday's huge meeting with Rangers. Are the league leaders vulnerable, and will Rangers look to seize the moment at Parkhead?The team also discuss David Gray's exit from Hibs, Aberdeen's improved form and the key talking points from a packed Scottish Premiership weekend02:57 — Celtic's European collapse analysed09:07 — Rangers sense an opportunity at Parkhead17:14 — David Gray departs Hibs22:44 — Aberdeen's resurgence and Easter Road test24:05 — Premiership preview: St Johnstone, Falkirk and more26:50 — Kilmarnock v Hearts under the spotlight
Sep 18
29 min
Sportsound : Celtic's woes continue as O'Neill's side suffer defeat in their opening Europa League match
Pat Bonner, James McFadden and Tom English assess another poor performance by Celtic as O'Neill's side kick off their Europa League campaign conceding three goals at home.
Sep 17
39 min
Hibs Pull the Trigger as Celtic Need a Response
Should Hibs have stuck with club hero David Gray, or was the board right to act now? Presenter Jonathan Sutherland is joined by Stephen McGowan and former Celtic striker Cillian Sheridan to dissect the first managerial casualty of the Premiership season,.Ahead of a critical European night for Celtic and after a bruising Old Firm defeat, how much pressure is on Martin O'Neill and his players to respond? Are there deeper issues beginning to emerge, or can a big European night provide the reset they need ahead of another huge test against Rangers?01:48 — Why Hibs ended David Gray's reign 05:00 — Did Gray deserve one more game? 07:39 — Recruitment, results and shared responsibility 10:20 — Are football managers under more pressure than ever? 16:14 — Who should Hibs turn to next? 20:23 — Celtic's response mission begins
Sep 17
30 min
Pocognoli's first squad and a night of SPFL coupon busters
Reaction to Sebastian Pocognoli's first Scotland squad? Charlotte Cohen is joined by Michael Grant and Cammy Bell to assess the fresh faces, the return of Oli McBurnie and the areas where Scotland still have questions to answer.Who could seize their chance during a demanding Nations League schedule?We look back on a dramatic night in the Premiership. How did Aberdeen produce such a clinical display against Motherwell? Has Kilmarnock's win at Easter Road eased the pressure on Neil McCann? And what went wrong for Hearts as Falkirk claimed a surprise victory?03:00 — Pocognoli names his first Scotland squad 04:23 — Scotland's goalkeeper dilemma remains 05:42 — New defenders and a changing back line 09:28 — Oli McBurnie's Scotland return 15:20 — Aberdeen's ruthless win over Motherwell 19:56 — Kilmarnock relief and Hearts shocked by Falkirk
Sep 16
25 min
Sportsound: Reaction to wins for Aberdeen and Falkirk as the pressure continues to mount on David Gray
Jonathan Sutherland and the team review Tuesday night's Scottish Premiership action with wins for Aberdeen, Falkirk and Kilmarnock
Sep 15
1 hr 4 min
Scotland's New Era Begins: Who will make Pocognoli's First Squad?
A new chapter for Scotland begins as Sebastian Pocognoli prepares to name his first squad. Which young stars could force their way into the national team? Could players like Luke Graham, Lennon Miller, Robbie Ure and Kieran Bowie signal a changing of the guard? Rory Loy and Ryan Flynn join Stevie Miller to assess the options across the pitch and discuss whether Scotland's style could evolve under new management. Plus, can Hearts continue their strong form at Falkirk, will Aberdeen build on their League Cup progress, and how much pressure is growing on Kilmarnock ahead of a crucial trip to Easter Road?01:50 — Pocognoli's First Scotland Squad04:50 — Fresh Faces Emerging in Midfield09:15 — Scotland's New Striker Options14:35 — Wildcards and McBurnie's Return?16:15 — Hearts Face a Tough Trip to Falkirk20:00 — Aberdeen, Kilmarnock and Championship Talking Points
Sep 15
24 min
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