PLZ Soccer Podcast

The PLZ panel have sympathy for John Beaton as the ref for Sunday's 'Old Firm' fixture. The race for the title. VAR revamp. The problems at 'New Firm'. Just a few of the topics discussed on the Journos, as well as the search for the Hibs fan who apparently wants Hearts to win the League!

Fraser Fyvie reflects on his career as he is forced to retire at 32. The former Hibs midfielder looks back on the best day of his life in football, the highs and lows of being a professional footballer and he offers his tip for the title, as well as naming his player of the year.

Tam McManus, with more U-turns than they have roundabouts in East Kilbride has now decided there's no stopping Hearts. The panel give a forthright opinion on Rangers not getting a penalty, Celtic not getting a penalty, Motherwell player getting a man sent off and referees!

Tam McManus thinks Martin O'Neill should drop Kasper Schmeichel for Celtic's match against Hibs on Sunday. The PLZ team discuss a new deal for Raskin at Rangers and whether full-time referees in Scotland would make any difference to the standards.

Stephen McGowan believes referees will face more scrutiny and abuse as the title run-in reaches its climax. The Journos discuss racism in football and whether Steve Clarke is worthy of a new Scotland contract before the World Cup begins.

Owen Coyle pays tribute to Oscar winning movie star Robert Duvall and shares hilarious memories of starring alongside the American actor in the Scottish movie 'A shot at Glory'. The Airdrie and Bolton legend talks about managing in India to Peter Martin and gives his thoughts on the race for the title in the Scottish Premiership this season.

Alex Rae is adamant Youssef Chermiti must score goals against the smaller sides to help drive Rangers on to win the Scottish Premiership. The PLZ panel also question whether Celtic can continue to score last-minute winners in their quest for the title. Tam McManus refuses to write off Hearts' chances of creating history.

Peter Martin reckons the Hibs fans are the most annoyed with Derek McInnes and his Hearts side at the top of the league. Can Hearts win again at Ibrox? Will Neil McCann do his old side Rangers a favour by beating Celtic. Will St Mirren fight their way out of a relegation dog fight at the bottom of the Scottish Premiership?

Tam McManus and Peter Martin believe Motherwell's matches against hearts, Rangers and Celtic could determine where the title ends up this season. The drama of Wednesday night's matches and managers getting sacked are all discussed on today's show.

Hugh MacDonald and Gordon Parks believe Derek McInnes should get all the credit if Hearts win the title, not Jamestown Analytics. The Edinburgh derby is discussed. The possibility of Celtic changing their signing policy in the summer and Eni Aluko's place in broadcast punditry.

Alan Rough reckons Rangers will defeat Motherwell and Hearts in their next two games. The PLZ team also discuss the away allocation in old firm games and Roughie's best ever Hibs eleven.

Alex Rae believes this could be a massive week for Hearts and Rangers in their bid to win the title. The Scottish cup draw is assessed by the PLZ team, as well as some huge games in the Scottish Premiership in midweek.

Gordon Parks doesn't think the Rangers fans believe they can win the league. It's Scottish cup weekend for the panel

Tam McManus believes Celtic's quest to sign free agent Alex Oxlade Chamberlain is a no-brainer for the title run-in. The PLZ team are singing the praises of Mikey Moore of Rangers. There are concerns raised about Hibs defending and an easy quiz question on the show.

Gordon Parks reckons Hearts loss to St Mirren is pivotal in the title race as Celtic and Rangers hunt them down at the top of the premiership. The Journos also discuss the business completed in the transfer window and the continuing unrest among Celtic fans towards the board.

Peter Martin and Alan Rough believe the experience within the Celtic dressing room will now drive them on to the title with new signings to help. The PLZ team also discuss the transfer window for all the clubs in the Scottish Premiership.

Peter Martin and Tam McManus believe the Celtic fans would not let this board get away with selling Arne Engels in this transfer window without a replacement. The PLZ team assess a poor Rangers performance against Hibs. and discuss Livingston's change of manager, as well as looking ahead to the midweek games.

Alan Rough has called on Celtic chief executive Michael Nicholson to come out and explain the boards strategy on transfer business with £77m sitting in the bank. The PLZ team look at transfer business across Scotland. There is a tribute to John Robertson and a look ahead to the weekend's Scottish Premiership fixtures.

Tam McManus reckons Rangers now have the momentum to go on and win the title with good signings and results going their way. The PLZ team also discuss the ins and outs in the transfer window and asks why Ryan Giggs is not in the Premier League Hall of Fame in England.

Stephen McGowan questions Celtic's signing strategy. The Journos discuss Austin Trusty's failed appeal against the red card v Hearts. The panel also look at activity in the transfer window, Harry Kane at Bayern Munich and what support should be made available for footballers contracting Alzheimer's or dementia from reptetive heading of the ball in their professional football careers.

Peter Martin believes questions over refereeing decisions and VAR intervention will come under increasing scrutiny from conspiracy theorists as the race for the title reaches its climax. Alan Rough talks about his old teammate Gordon McQueen and his battle with vascular dementia. Roughie also looks back at a classic match against Brazil in 1982.  

Alan Rough reckons this week is the last chance for the board to make the signings to help bolster Martin O'Neill's squad for the title run-in. The PLZ team also look at Rangers' form and the new signings. Tam McManus also looks at two Premiership managers under pressure in their jobs.

Tam McManus reckons Martin O'Neill can do no wrong at the minute and Celtic will win at Tynecastle against Hearts on Sunday. The team also discuss Danny Rohl's search for more reinforcements at Rangers and look back over the European results for the old firm.

Tam McManus believes Hibs should cash in on Kieron Bowie now if a good offer comes in. The PLZ team also discuss new faces coming into the Scottish Premiership and the release of the football rich list.

Michael Grant reckons the loss of Shankland, Devlin and Beningime could be significant in their showdown with Celtic at Tynecastle on Sunday. The Journos also discuss the lack of activity in the transfer market at Celtic. Scotland's teams in Europe. Var also gets a mention!

Peter Martin and Alan Rough discuss the body blow to Hearts' title hopes with Lawrence Shankland out of Sunday's big match against Celtic. We also discuss the diminishing coefficient of Scottish clubs in Europe and the implications for qualification over the next few seasons.

Peter Martin cannot work out Celtic's game plan and why they haven't made an immediate move for Motherwell striker Tawanda Maswanhise. The team look back over the Scottish Cup 4th round ties and the last 16 Scottish cup draw as well as discussing the mayhem at the Africa Cup of nations final.

Peter Martin pulling Roughie's leg or not? Derek McInnes will have a statue outside Tynecastle if Hearts win the league and cup! Still no signings at Celtic, but Rangers want more new faces. Could there be an upset at East End Park as Dunfermline take on Hibs in the 4th Round of the Scottish Cup? Peter Martin, Alan Rough and Tam McManus look at all the cup matches over the weekend.

Tam McManus believes Celtic must avoid defeat to Hearts at Tynecastle in their next league match to have any hopes of winning the league. Peter and Tam look back at last night's Scottish Premiership matches and assess whether it's time for Stephen Robinson to look for a way out of St Mirren.

Hugh MacDonald believes Rangers' transfer business is geared to winning the league and Champions League qualification this season. The Journos, Peter Martin, Gordon Parks and Graeme McGarry also discuss the Jens factor at Motherwell, transfer window signings, the passing of Scottish legend Eddie McCreadie, Ronaldo's quest for 1000 goals and the best club players ever in the Scottish Premiership.

Peter Martin and Alan Rough reckon Celtic are taking a huge gamble in failing to land any transfer targets early in the transfer window. As well as midweek football to discuss, Motherwell midfielder Elliot Watt winning player of the month is also on the agenda.

Tam McManus reckons Kieron Bowie needs to stay at Hibs until after the World cup and secure an even bigger move when the time is right. Alan Rough, Alex Rae and Peter Martin assess 43-year-old Craig Gordon and his world-class save for Hearts against Dundee, as well as discussing Danny Rohl and Martin O'Neill's quest for new players at Rangers and Celtic.

Tam McManus and Alan Rough believe Martin O'Neill will need to get his skates on to get signings in at Celtic, as Danny Rohl and Derek McInnes have had more time to plan their recruitment in the January transfer window.

Tam McManus criticises Celtic's lack of leadership and strategy as they look to bring back Kyogo. Meanwhile, Peter Martin pays tribute to Terry Yorath and backs Kevin Keegan to win his battle with cancer.

Stephen McGowan believes the win over Aberdeen, the confidence and fluency in their play suggests Danny Rohl's side can now win this league. The panel also discuss Martin O'Neill, Aberdeen, Darren Fletcher at Manchester United and Haley McQueen on the heartbreak of her father Gordon's dementia.

Peter Martin, Alex Rae, Alan Rough and Tam McManus discuss the sacking of Wilfried Nancy at Celtic and the imminent return of Martin O'Neill, Jimmy Thelin's departure at Aberdeen and Rubin Amorim sacked by Manchester United.

Peter Martin, Alan Rough and Alex Rae assess whether Wilfried Nancy can survive as Celtic manager if he loses the derby against Rangers.

Peter Martin, Tam McManus and Alan Rough assess Hearts' title credentials, Rangers' lack of quality and Celtic with a morale-boosting win. 

Peter Martin, Tam McManus, Alan Rough and Gordon Parks discuss the game by game future of Celtic manager, Wilfried Nancy and who decides his fate. The plz team also look ahead to the game of the weekend at Tynecastle where Hearts could kill off Rangers title hopes.

Peter Martin, Joe Miller and Tam McManus discuss Celtic's decision to stick by their manager Wilfried Nancy, a move that Miller reckons will cost the club the League title.

Peter Martin, Hugh Macdonald and Gordon Parks assess all three teams in the title race and pinpoint the key to winning the Scottish Premiership.

Peter Martin and Alan Rough discuss Rangers back in the title race, Celtic in turmoil and Steve Clarke calling on FIFA not to fleece the Tartan army in the quest for World Cup tickets.

Peter Martin, Alan Rough, Alex Rae and Tam McManus discuss the fallout from St Mirren defeating Celtic in the PremierSports Cup final. Calls for Wilfried Nancy to be sacked are wide of the mark. Hearts set to spend in the transfer window and managers getting sacked at the weekend are all on the agenda.

Peter Martin, Tam McManus and Alan Rough discuss a disastrous night for Scottish clubs in Europe. The Premier Sports Cup final takes place on Sunday between Celtic and St Mirren. One pundit thinks Celtic boss, Wildried Nancy will be under pressure in his job if he loses to the Saints at Hampden.  

Peter Martin, Hugh MacDonald and Gordon Parks react to clickbait criticism of Celtic manager Wilfried Nancy. Is Josh Mulligan going to the World Cup with Scotland? What next for Mo Salah and a fitting tribute to the late great Celtic legend Dixie Deans.

Peter Martin and Alan Rough pay tribute to Dixie Deans who sadly passed away at the age of 79. He scored a hat-trick in two cup finals, both against Hibernian. He famously scored a double hat-trick against Roughie in a 7-0 win at Celtic Park!  A lethal striker, but a fun-filled person, fondly remembered on today's show.

Peter Martin, Alex Rae, Tam McManus and Alan Rough look back over Hearts' big win over Celtic and assess who will spend big in the January transfer window.

Peter Martin, Hugh MacDonald and Gordon Parks look ahead to the World Cup draw and who they think will win the competition. 

Celtic are riding a wave of emotion as Martin O'Neill delivers one last dramatic push before Wilfried Nancy arrives to take over at Parkhead. We break down The O'Neill Effect, how he has revitalised the squad, and what his final games mean for Celtic's future direction under Nancy. We also look at a big night in Europe as Rangers and Aberdeen battle to draws, analysing the key moments, performances, and what these results tell us ahead of a packed SPFL weekend. Join PLZ Premium TODAY! You will receive exclusive benefits via PLZ Soccer YouTube - including member only video content, access to ask questions on our special live stream and special features before anyone else. Plus much more! ✨ Sign up HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@PLZSoccer/join

In today's Football Show, we break down the growing disconnect between the Celtic board and the supporters, with fan frustration reaching new levels after recent performances and AGM tensions. We also dive into the major hierarchy shake-up at Rangers as the club begins restructuring behind the scenes. Plus, we react to last night's entertaining clash between Motherwell and Hibs. Join PLZ Premium TODAY! You will receive exclusive benefits via PLZ Soccer YouTube - including member only video content, access to ask questions on our special live stream and special features before anyone else. Plus much more! ✨ Sign up HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@PLZSoccer/join