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    Is Steve Clarke set to stay at Scotland? Plus the Premiership play off preview.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 31:33


    Could Steve Clarke be about to extend his stay as Scotland manager? Plus we look at the Premiership play-off final as Partick Thistle host St Mirren as they look to make it back to Scotland's top flight. With Charlotte Cohen, Ray Bradshaw and Ryan Flynn.

    Surprises from Steve Clarke as the Scotland World Cup squad is named?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 39:25


    Reaction to the announcement by manager Steve Clarke of Scotland's 26-man squad for the World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico. With Andy Burke, Tom English and Andy Halliday.

    Are Rangers set for another summer revolution?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 26:24


    After another trophyless season for Rangers are the Ibrox club set for another summer of transformation? And what does this mean for the future of manager Danny Rohl? With Andy Burke, Cammy Bell and John Walker.

    Celtic v Hearts title-clinching debrief - is Scottish football at a turning point?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 27:10


    Celtic are champions after a final-day decider - where now for Scottish football?Pitch invasions, post-match statements, and simmering discontent, what does it all mean for the game as a whole? Will Celtic be able to find stability next season, or will their dysfunction continue? Fans are clamouring for change at the club - does this title merely paper over the cracks? It's a World Cup summer, which will complicate their plans, and they need a permanent manager - are they about to give Martin O'Neill the job?Can Hearts build on their impressive campaign, or was their title tilt a one-off? Tony Bloom's long-term vision for investing in Hearts is going about exactly as he expected so far... Will they be challenging for the title again next season? Will they be able to recruit as effectively this summer again - and have another go at winning the league?With Andrew Petrie, former Celtic striker Cillian Sheridan, and The Scotsman's Mark Atkinson.

    Sportsound: Reaction to final day action, plus we hear from Rangers chairman Andrew Cavenagh

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2026 59:18


    Richard Gordon and the team look back on Sunday's Premiership action plus we hear from Andrew Cavenagh and review the season

    Sportsound : Extraordinary drama as Celtic win the Premiership title in the final moments of a remarkable season

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2026 60:42


    Reaction as Celtic leave it late to clinch their 5th consecutive title defeating Hearts at the last gasp. Plus debating some unsavoury scenes as fans invaded the pitch.

    It's the final SPFL weekend preview

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 30:45


    Looking ahead to the final weekend fixtures. With Charlotte Cohen, Scott Allan and Moira Gordon.

    Did we see ‘the worst VAR decision' as the title race goes down to the wire?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 28:08


    Who will win the Premiership title on Saturday? Hearts and Celtic will go head-to head after a night of sheer drama and controversy in the SPFL. With Charlotte Cohen, Robbie Neilson and Stephen McGowan.

    Sportsound : Down to the wire it goes after further VAR drama in the Scottish Premiership

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 65:10


    Ryan Stevenson, Darren O'Dea and Tom English debate another remarkable moment in the title race as Celtic are awarded a late penalty at Fir Park. Plus a frustrated Derek McInnes.

    A one point gap, two games to go, but only one winner. The fans' view on the title race.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 33:52


    The fan perspective on the title run-in with two games to go. Will Celtic's experience tell? Can Hearts cope with the pressure? And where do Rangers go from here? With Charlotte Cohen, Liam Corbett, Scott Cameron and Paul John Dykes.

    Sportsound: Reaction as Kilmarnock win condems St Mirren to the relegation play-off

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 45:35


    David Currie and the team review all of Tuesday night's Premiership action as Kilmarnock and St Mirren both win

    Are St Mirren bound for the Premiership play-off and who will they face?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 28:30


    Can St Mirren get out of the play-off mire as the penultimate bottom-six matches take place and we preview the Premiership play-off semi-final as Dunfermline host Partick Thistle. With Ray Bradshaw, Ryan Flynn and Rory Loy.

    A one-point gap in a two-horse race - it's the SPFL debrief.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 26:03


    Celtic triumph in the Old Firm game to knock Rangers out of the title race, Hearts drop vital points at Motherwell, and Kilmarnock put St Mirren in play-off trouble – It's the weekend debrief. With Jonathan Sutherland, Andy Halliday and Darren O'Dea.

    Sportsound: Celtic maintain title push with victory over Rangers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2026 65:13


    Celtic came from a goal down to beat Rangers as the title holders battled to retain the league trophy, with reaction from Martin O'Neill, Danny Rohl and the Sportsound team.

    Sportsound: All to play for at the top after Hearts are held away to Motherwell

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2026 39:58


    David Currie and the team review Motherwell 1-1 Hearts in the Scottish Premiership and discuss how the result will affect the title race

    Sportsound : St Mirren in play-off peril following Kilmarnock defeat as Dundee retain their Premiership status

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2026 66:33


    Tom English and Ryan Stevenson are joined by the fans debating a big afternoon as Dundee retain their top flight status whilst Kilmarnock pick up a huge win at St Mirren.

    Could this be the key weekend at the top and bottom of the Premiership. It's the weekend preview.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026 29:56


    There's an Old Firm derby which could be pivotal in the destination of the title and at the bottom Kilmarnock host St Mirren as both seek to avoid the play-off. Looking ahead to the weekend fixtures. With Andy Burke, Scott Allan and Andy Halliday.

    The Managerial merry-go-round - where will it be in August?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 25:05


    With a quarter of Premiership clubs under interim managers and question marks over others, we ask what the managerial landscape will be in Scotland's top flight in August. With Martin Dowden, Stephen McGowan and Robbie Neilson.

    Are we now in a two-horse race? And are we heading for Helicopter Saturday? The fans' view on the title race.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 35:22


    The fan perspective on the title run-in with only three games left. With only nine points left to play for are Rangers out of the title hunt? Will there be more twists and turns in the final matches? And what could be the managerial consequences of this season? With Charlotte Cohen, Liam Corbett, Scott Cameron and Paul John Dykes.

    Are Hearts champions elect? What's in store in the SPFL playoffs?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2026 30:35


    Is the title now Hearts' to lose after their comeback win against Rangers at Tynecastle?Do Rangers have enough time to recover in the title race, or does their defeat in Gorgie rule them out of winning the league this season under Danny Rohl? Lawrence Shankland swept Hearts in front in an enthralling second half after Derek McInnes' half-time team talk - was it the biggest 15 minutes of his managerial career? In the lower leagues, Inverness Caledonian Thistle secured the Scottish League 1 title as East Kilbride created history by winning League 2 - what now for both sides, and what can other teams learn from their respective promotions? The play-offs start tonight across the SPFL - are any shocks on the cards, and who should be getting their hopes up?David Currie is joined by Cammy Kerr and Craig Telfer to discuss the biggest issues in Scottish football.

    Sportsound : A huge win for Hearts as the league leaders take another step towards the Premiership title.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 34:09


    Ryan Stevenson and Kevin Thomson assess a seismic night at Tynecastle as Derek McInnes' side defeat Rangers 2-1 to edge closer to the Premiership title.

    Biggest game in a generation? Hearts v Rangers preview

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 22:45


    Does Celtic's win against Hibs mean they are title favourites? Or will the winner of Hearts v Rangers go on to be champions?After Martin O'Neill's side found a way past stubborn 10-man Hibs, we ask if they are now the most likely side to win the title, or is Monday night's Tynecastle meeting between Hearts and Rangers a title decider? Hearts faced city rivals Hibs in the 2012 Scottish Cup final - how comparable is this seismic clash? And with Livingston's relegation to the Championship confirmed, Livi defender Ryan McGowan gives us the inside take on the side's demotion as we size up which side is most likely to be in the relegation play-off spot.Andrew Petrie is joined by Ryan McGowan and Rory Loy to discuss the biggest issues in Scottish football.

    Sportsound: Reaction as Celtic win at Easter Road to join Hearts at the top of the Premiership

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2026 41:47


    Richard Gordon and the team review Hibs 1-2 Celtic, a result which puts Celtic level with Hearts at the top of the Premiership

    Sportsound: Reaction to wins for Dundee, Falkirk and Kilmarnock and the fans have their say

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2026 115:02


    Kenny Macintyre and the team look back on a hectic day of Scottish football action

    Sportsound : Aberdeen close to Premiership survival with Livingston now requiring a miraculous escape. Ross County relegated.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2026 52:39


    Tony Docherty and Allan Preston assess a dramatic Friday night as Livingston edge closer to the drop, whilst Ross County suffer a second consecutive relegation.

    A crunch match at both ends of the Premiership table. It's the weekend preview

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2026 29:36


    There could be a crucial game in the play-off battle as Dundee host St Mirren and we start looking ahead to Monday's monumental match as Rangers visit Hearts. Looking ahead to the weekend fixtures. With Charlotte Cohen, Scott Allan and Andy Halliday.

    The play-off battle and which club needs a summer rebuild?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2026 26:42


    We look at the play-off battle as Dundee, Kilmarnock and St Mirren fight to avoid 11th place and we ask which Premiership clubs are most in need of major surgery in the summer transfer window, we ask if Celtic's James Forrest has an outside chance of making the Scotland World Cup squad and look at the SWPL title race. With Charlotte Cohen, Rory Loy and Joelle Murray.

    After a seismic SPFL Sunday who has the edge? The fan perspective on the title race.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2026 28:26


    After a huge weekend in the SPFL title race we hear how fans of Hearts, Celtic and Rangers are feeling now. With Charlotte Cohen, Liam Corbett, Paul John Dykes and Scott Cameron.

    Away fans locked out - is this the future?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2026 29:21


    Who has been the best player in the Scottish Premiership this season? And what say will Motherwell have on the title? Hearts forwards Claudio Braga and Lawrence Shankland, and Motherwell duo Elijah Just and Tawanda Maswanhise are the four nominees for PFA Scotland's Premiership player of the year award. Should anyone feel that they've been left out, or is this the correct shortlist?Motherwell beat Rangers to add another twist to the title race - will they continue to be the so-called kingmakers in their final run of games?And what impact could the decision on Old Firm away ticket allocations have on the destination of the title? And is there a resolution in sight?Stephen McGowan and Cammy Bell join Andy Burke to discuss the big issues in Scottish football today. 2Status:

    Derby drama and defeat for Rangers - it's the SPFL debrief.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2026 25:12


    Hearts come from behind to beat nine-man Hibs, while Rangers lose at home to Motherwell and Dundee, St Mirren and Kilmarnock are in play-off danger. With Jonathan Sutherland, Kevin Thomson and James McFadden.

    Sportsound: Title race drama for Hearts and Rangers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2026 37:15


    The Scottish Premiership title race took more turns with Motherwell beating Rangers and Hearts winning the Edinburgh derby. We have reaction from both and the Dundee derby too!

    Sportsound: Reaction as Celtic turn up the heat at the top as well as wins for Aberdeen and Livingston

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2026 51:46


    Kenny Macintyre and the team review all of Saturday's Scottish football action

    It's the weeknd SPFL preview!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2026 24:10


    Looking ahead to the weekend fixtures. With Ray Bradshaw, Scott Allan and Andy Halliday.

    Tavernier to depart Ibrox and the play-off battle heats up.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2026 26:24


    James Tavernier announces his Rangers exit at the end of the season, plus how ready are Aberdeen, Dundee, St Mirren and Kilmarnock for the play-off battle? And what will we see from St Johnstone in the Premiership in August? With David Currie, Robbie Neilson and Stephen McGowan.

    The Edinburgh Derby, ageing players and the impact of the rest of the top six. The fan perspective on the title race.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2026 23:48


    As we face the first post-split fixtures in this gripping SPFL title race, we hear from fans of Hearts, Rangers, and Celtic as the games start to run out and the pressure builds. With Martin Dowden, Liam Corbett, Scott Cameron and Paul John Dykes.

    Champagne time in Perth and is Bowie a star man in Italy?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2026 29:13


    Are St Johnstone set to clinch the Championship title? Plus we look at how Kieron Bowie is getting on in Italy. With David Currie, Ryan Flynn and Craig Telfer.

    Extra special in extra time - it's the Scottish Cup semi-final debrief.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2026 20:01


    Celtic score four in six extra time minutes to crush St Mirren's Cup hopes and Championship Dunfermline edge out arch-rivals Falkirk on penalties, with Andrew Petrie, Cammy Kerr and Michael Grant.

    Sportsound: Celtic beat St Mirren in the Scottish Cup semi-final

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2026 52:40


    Celtic are through to the Scottish Cup final after beating St Mirren 6-2 (aet) where they will face Dunfermline. With Richard Gordon, Pat Bonner, Steven Thompson and Tom English.

    Sportsound : Dunfermline defeat Falkirk to reach the Scottish Cup final

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2026 30:07


    Willie Miller, Ian McCall and Andy Halliday assess Dunfermline's win over Falkirk at Hampden as Neil Lennon's side book their place in the Scottish Cup final.

    It's the Semi Final Weekend Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2026 27:48


    Celtic face St Mirren and Falkirk battle Dunfermline in two massive Scottish Cup semi finals plus all the lower league action and the small matter of Scotland's women taking on Belgium. With Charlotte Cohen, Andy Halliday and Scott Allan

    How do Aberdeen rebuild and who will be player of the year?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 28:03


    We look at how Stephen Robinson can turn Aberdeen's fortunes round and where they go in the longer term, ask who might be the player of the year nominees and what will be the cost of the World Cup to fans? With Charlotte Cohen, Robbie Neilson and Michael Grant.

    Cup clashes v sunshine breaks and when will the league be decided? The fans' view on the title race.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2026 30:57


    As there are yet more plot twists in the most dramatic SPFL title race, we hear how fans of Hearts, Rangers, and Celtic are feeling as we digest what the weekend results mean and look beyond the split. With Charlotte Cohen, Liam Corbett, Scott Cameron and Paul John Dykes.

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