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    Sportsound: Reaction as Rangers score five to progress in the Scottish Cup

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 28:00


    David Currie, Ryan Stevenson and Derek Ferguson review Rangers 5-0 Annan in the Scottish Cup 4th round

    It's the Scottish Cup preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 26:20


    Why Aberdeen face a "massive mental test" vs. Raith Rovers in the Scottish Cup this weekend - could the Dons be haunted by the ghost of Darvel?VAR is not the problem, it's the people implementing it, according to Cillian Sheridan. Plus, why Livingston and St. Mirren have opted to dump VAR for the Scottish Cup.And have Auchinleck Talbot forgotten the "romance of the cup" by giving away their home advantage?

    Ten-man Hearts triumph again and Celtic overcome Falkirk plus transfer window roundup.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 26:16


    We look at where the title race lies now after Hearts beat St Mirren despite another red card and Celtic huff and puff their way to a victory over Falkirk, plus the latest news from the transfer window in the Scottish Premiership. With Charlotte Cohen, Stephen McGowan and Rory Loy.

    Sportsound: Hearts and Celtic with big wins in title race

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 50:34


    Sportsound has reaction after two big wins in the Scottish Premiership as the title race continues, with 10-man Hearts beating St Mirren and Celtic edging past Falkirk.

    Can Falkirk upset a revitalised Celtic, and will Hearts keep on winning? It's the midweek preview.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 27:35


    We preview this evening's Scottish Premiership matches as overperforming Falkirk host a rejuvenated Celtic and Hearts look to maintain their lead at the top of the league at home to St Mirren. With Charlotte Cohen, Scott Allan and Gordon Waddell.

    Ross County are the Championship disruptors and Stenhousemuir are rampant - We go beyond the Premiership

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 26:57


    Ross County's win over Partick Thistle disrupts the Championship title race, Stenhousemuir make the news in League One and Spartans start to pull away from the pack in League Two. With Andy Burke, Scott Fraser and Craig Telfer.

    Martin O'Neill back in the Celtic hotseat and a Craig Gordon wonder save – it's the weekend debrief.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 25:21


    Martin O'Neill makes a triumphant second return as Celtic interim manager as Craig Gordon saves all three points for Hearts and Rangers ease past Aberdeen again – it's the weekend debrief. With Jonathan Sutherland, Michael Stewart and Andy Halliday.

    Sportsound: Reaction as stunning Gordon save keeps Hearts clear at the top and Rangers ease by Aberdeen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2026 45:09


    Richard Gordon and the team review Sunday's Scottish Premiership action as Hearts and Rangers both win

    Sportsound : Reaction to Saturday's Scottish football drama as Celtic return to winning ways under O'Neill

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2026 73:33


    Andy Halliday and Tom English are joined by the fans, discussing the big talking points including Celtic's crucial win, a stalemate at Easter Road and a huge win for Falkirk.

    The SPFL weekend preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026 25:23


    Looking ahead to the weekend fixtures. With Charlotte Cohen, Rory Loy and Joelle Murray. It's the return of Martin O'Neill... again. Motherwell travel to Easter Road and can new Killie boss Neil McCann get off to a winning start?

    The Premiership tactics board – Who's making it work and who's getting it wrong

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2026 26:54


    We examine what's working or not with clubs' tactics in the Premiership, from Rangers going back to basics and Motherwell's passing masterclasses to what went wrong for Wilfried Nancy on the pitch and how Kilmarnock can turn things round. With Charlotte Cohen, Robbie Neilson and John Walker.

    Rangers and Aberdeen in focus plus McCann joins Killie.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2026 28:20


    We focus on Rangers and Aberdeen after their match on Tuesday – assessing the Danny Rohl era at Ibrox and Aberdeen's search for a new manager and we discuss Neil McCann taking the reins at Kilmarnock. With Charlotte Cohen, Scott McDermott and Ryan Flynn.

    Sportsound : Debating a tumultuous week for Celtic and Aberdeen as Rangers win again edging closer to league leaders Hearts.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2026 71:46


    Michael Stewart, Pat Bonner, Willie Miller and Tom English debate Celtic's disruptive season and Aberdeen's sacking of Jimmy Thelin. Plus reaction to Rangers' latest win

    Thirty three days, 18 goals conceded and six defeats – Wilfried Nancy departs as Celtic manager.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2026 38:01


    Martin O'Neill returns to Celtic as interim manager after the departure of Wilfried Nancy after just eight games. And we preview tonight's Premiership fixtures as Rangers host managerless Aberdeen and there's a six-pointer at the bottom of the table as St Mirren visit Livingston. With Andy Burke, Tom English, Stephen McGowan and Lee Miller.

    Aberdeen part ways with Jimmy Thelin and there's more pressure on Wilfried Nancy – it's the weekend debrief.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2026 26:43


    Aberdeen and Jimmy Thelin part company plus we examine what the result of Saturday's Old Firm match means for both sides as Hearts' lead at the top of the table returns to six points and Dundee are now the team to watch in the Premiership – it's the weekend debrief. With Ray Bradshaw, Cammy Bell and Michael Grant.

    Sportsound: The new year brings new drama in the Scottish Premiership

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2026 108:53


    Richard Gordon is joined by Stephen Craigan and Michael Grant to pick over the bones of the Saturday's fixtures including the Old Firm and Dundee derbies.

    Sportsound : Nancy's Celtic exposed yet again as New Year derby defeat piles on more pressure.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2026 65:46


    Post-match reaction to an impressive win for Rangers at Celtic Park as Nancy's side collapse. Hearts move 6 clear at the top plus Dundee take the spoils at Tannadice.

    Sportsound: Wins for Motherwell, Rangers, Hibs, Dundee and Dundee Utd

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2025 48:32


    The final fixtures of 2025 in the Scottish Premiership saw a huge result for Motherwell who beat Celtic, plus wins for Rangers, Hibernian, Dundee and Dundee Utd.

    Big games from top to bottom in the Premiership – it's the midweek preview.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2025 28:22


    We look forward to the last games of 2025 with Celtic facing a tricky trip to Motherwell, Hibs and Aberdeen both seeking a confidence-building win and Dundee facing Kilmarnock in a six-pointer in the bottom six. With Iona Ballantyne, Cillian Sheridan and Rory Loy.

    Another quiet year in Scottish football – it's the 2025 debrief

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2025 28:16


    We round up all the major talking points of the year and look forward to what will be the big stories of 2026 with Ray Bradshaw, Craig Telfer and Stephen McGowan

    How Scotland made it to World Cup 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2025 56:40


    After 28 years, Scotland are back in the World Cup finals, with manager Steve Clarke guiding the national team through qualification and the most dramatic climax at Hampden Park.

    Sportsound: Hibs win the derby and all of Saturday's Premiership reaction

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2025 58:37


    All the reaction after a huge win for Hibs in the derby, victories for Celtic, Rangers and Dundee and draws in Paisley and Aberdeen.

    Can Hibs stop the Hearts juggernaut? It's the weekend preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2025 28:27


    Looking ahead to the post-Christmas weekend fixtures with an Edinburgh Derby topping the bill and Aberdeen hosting Dundee Utd. With Charlotte Cohen, Mark Atkinson and Cammy Bell.

    Is Wilfball starting to work? And Hearts keep on winning - it's the weekend debrief.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 24:20


    We round up all the talking points of the weekend action as Wilfried Nancy's Celtic finally win and Hearts beat Rangers to stay six points clear at the top of the table. With Andrew Petrie, Stephen McGowan and Cillian Sheridan.

    Sportsound: Reaction to huge wins for Hearts and Celtic

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2025 48:10


    Richard Gordon and the team react to Hearts 2-1 Rangers and Celtic 3-1 Aberdeen

    Sportsound : Reaction to Saturday's big talking points from across the country as the fans get their say

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2025 68:41


    Tom English and Michael Stewart are joined by the fans, debating the major talking points across the country as Motherwell move up to third in the Premiership.

    Nancy faces the spotlight and Hearts host Rangers – it's the weekend preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 28:02


    Another crunch match for embattled Celtic boss Wilfried Nancy as Aberdeen visit Glasgow and league leaders Hearts face Rangers at Tynecastle. Charlotte Cohen looks ahead to the weekend Premiership action with Rory Loy and Moira Gordon (and Rory's cat).

    Are the Dons on the rise? We focus on Aberdeen ahead of their Euro match in Prague.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 23:49


    We take a close look at a resurgent Aberdeen as they prepare to face Sparta Prague in the Conference League and ask what's behind their rival and can it last? With Charlotte Cohen, Ryan Cryle of the Press and Journal and Gary Scott of the ABZ podcast.

    Sportsound : Joy for United as Goodwin's side pile further misery onto Nancy's Celtic

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 38:12


    Pat Bonner and John Rankin asses a huge win for Jim Goodwin's Dundee Utd side, whilst the pressure continues to increase on Celtic's Wilfried Nancy with 4 straight defeats.

    Celtic and Dundee United in depth as we preview their Premiership clash.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 25:16


    We focus on Celtic, who have fallen to three defeats in a row since the arrival of Wilfried Nancy as manager and Dundee Utd, on a seven-game winless run, ahead of the two sides' meeting at Tannadice. With Charlotte Cohen, Jim Spence and Scott Allan.

    Kettlewell departs Kilmarnock and predictions for a massive January transfer window.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 27:51


    We reflect on Stuart Kettlewell's exit as KIlmarnock manager and we preview what promises to be a crunch January transfer window for many clubs and ask how it works and what's different between a January window and a summer window. With Ray Bradshaw, Joe Savage and Cillian Sheridan.

    Rangers 1 Hibs 0 Full-time reaction

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 39:35


    Full-time reaction to Rangers 1-0 win over Hibs with Kenny Macintyre, Billy Dodds and Scott Allan. We also hear from managers Danny Rohl and David Gray.

    St Mirren's League Cup triumph, Hearts keep on winning and a late Livi leveller – it's the weekend debrief.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 24:32


    St Mirren stun sorry Celtic in the League Cup final, Hearts keep on winning and there's a late Livi leveller; plus the Aberdeen revival continues and we preview Rangers v Hibs – it's the weekend debrief. With Andrew Petrie, Cammy Bell and Ryan Flynn.

    Sportsound: St Mirren are Scottish League Cup winners 2025!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2025 64:53


    All the celebrations after St Mirren win the Scottish League Cup with reaction from manager Stephen Robinson, his jubilant players and Celtic manager Wilfried Nancy.

    Sportsound : Hearts win again to open up a six point gap at the top of the Premiership

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2025 54:11


    Post-match reaction as Hearts take the spoils from a windblown Falkirk stadium, moving 6 points clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership

    The Weekend Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 27:33


    Charlotte Cohen looks ahead to all the SPFL weekend action with Joelle Murray and Rory Loy.

    Sportsound : A miserable night in Europe for all three Scottish sides

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 66:44


    Post-match reaction as Roma outclass Nancy's new-look Celtic. Rangers Europa nightmare continues in Hungary. And Aberdeen exit the Conference League losing to Strasbourg.

    Can Rangers, Aberdeen and Celtic triumph in tricky European tests? It's the Euro preview episode.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 23:00


    It's a massive night of European action with Rangers facing Ferencvaros in Hungary, Aberdeen welcoming Strasbourg to Pittodrie and Celtic hosting Roma, With Charlotte Cohen, Stephen McGowan and Robbie Neilson.

    What does Nancy need and how do they beat Roma? We take an in-depth look at Celtic.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 29:36


    We focus on Celtic in the aftermath of defeat for Wilfried Nancy in his first match and ask what he's changed, what he'll need to change and how the relationship between fans and board is affecting the club and look forward to their Europa League match with Roma.

    The Championship title race stays on a knife edge as we go beyond the Premiership.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 27:48


    We discuss the latest from the Championship, where Partick Thistle and St Johnstone remain tied at the top and Leagues One and Two, with Andy Burke, Craig Telfer and Ryan Flynn.

    It's the Weekend debrief

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025 23:41


    Hearts are in dreamland as Wilfried Nancy's time at Celtic gets off to a nightmare start.Jonathan Sutherland is joined by Neil McCann and Jackie McNamara to pore over that monumental victory for Hearts at Parkhead, plus all the rest of the weekend's SPFL action.

    Sportsound: Reaction as Hearts stun Celtic to move three clear at the top of the Premiership

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2025 44:44


    Richard Gordon, Ryan Stevenson and Pat Bonner review Celtic 1-2 Hearts

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