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    Hearts hang in there as Celtic stumble and are Livingston doomed? It's the weekend debrief.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 29:54


    Will defeat to Dundee Utd be significant to Celtic's title challenge as a late Hearts win keeps them top and has a Kilmarnock win sll but sealed Livingston's fate at the bottom of the Premiership? We look back on the weekend action with Adam Binnie, Scott Allan and Kevin Thomson.

    Sportsound : A huge win for Dundee United and a big dent in Celtic's Premiership title hopes

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2026 35:59


    Pat Bonner and Mark Reynolds assess a huge win for Jim Goodwin's Dundee Utd side as Celtic's title hopes suffer a major blow at Tannadice.

    Sportsound : Big wins for Hearts and Rangers as Kilmarnock defeat Livingston to boost survival hopes

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2026 68:17


    Post-match reaction as Hearts and Rangers both pick up crucial wins in title race. Kilmarnock boost survival hopes with win over Livingston. And Aberdeen in relegation fight.

    It's the SPFL Weekend Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 30:39


    Joelle Murray and Cammy Bell join Charlotte to preview the weekend's biggest games. What a weekend we have coming up, can Hearts bounce back and hold on to their top sport in the Premiership when Dundee come calling? Celtic face a trip to Tayside to battle with Dundee United meanwhile Aberdeen to head to Glasgow to face Rangers. Down the other end of the table Livingston face Kilmarnock in what has to be a must win game for the Lions.

    Are the Ultras the future of Scottish football?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 29:58


    The Ultras – a new vibrant scene bringing young fans to the game, or one of Scottish football's biggest problems? Plus, has Celtic's Kasper Schmeichel played his last game. With Charlotte Cohen, Stephen McGowan and Blair McNally.

    Will VAR decide the title? We get stuck into Scottish football's perennial hot topic.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 32:52


    We focus on VAR – is it working? What impact is it having on the game in Scotland and what can we expect from it in the future? With Charlotte Cohen, Michael Grant and former referee Steve Conroy.

    Analysing Steve Clarke's Scotland squad and Scotland future and who next for St Mirren?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 35:18


    We discuss Steve Clarke's latest Scotland squad, his future as Scotland manager and look at who's in the frame for the managerial vacancy at St Mirren. With David Currie, Craig Telfer and Ryan Flynn.

    Hearts suffer a shock loss as Celtic and Rangers close the gap - it's the weekend debrief.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 23:51


    The Premiership title race takes yet another twist as Hearts lose and Celtic and Rangers both win - we look back on the weekend action with Jonathan Sutherland, Peter Lovenkrands and Scott Allan.

    Sportsound : Rangers move to within three points of Premiership leaders Hearts plus a stunning ending in the Dundee derby.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2026 61:53


    Reaction as Rangers pick up a huge three points at St Mirren to keep pace with Premiership leaders Hearts. Plus a stunning few minutes of stoppage time in the Dundee derby.

    Sportsound: Reaction as Kilmarnock beat Hearts and Celtic come from behind to defeat Motherwell

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2026 131:19


    Fans join Alasdair Lamont & the team to discuss another big Saturday in Scottish football

    It's the SPFL Weekend Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026 30:57


    Moira Gordon and Andy Halliday join Charlotte to preview the weekend's biggest games. It looks like Celtic will be without Callum McGregor when they try to overcome Motherwell at Celtic Park. Derek McInnes returns to his former club at title favourites Hearts take on Kilmarnock plus Stephen Robinson is set to make his debut in the Aberdeen dugout for their match against Falkirk. And as it that's not enough there's the small matter of Rangers v St Mirren and the always entertaining Dundee derby as United visit Dens Park.

    A new boss for Aberdeen? The Old Firm fallout continues and have Motherwell hit the buffers?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 30:53


    Is Stephen Robinson about to be new manager for Aberdeen? Meanwhile, as the fall-out from Sunday's Old Firm fixture continues we ask where Celtic and Rangers are now and has the Motherwell bubble burst? With Charlotte Cohen, Stephen McGowan and Rory Loy.

    Hearts – will they do it? The lowdown on the Tynecastle title challenge.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 31:17


    We focus on Hearts asking if they are going to win the Premiership, where the club are now and can they build for next season? With Charlotte Cohen, Ryan Stevenson and This Is Our Story podcaster, Liam Corbett.

    Who is in danger in the Championship and who is up and down in Leagues One and Two – we go beyond the Premiership.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 30:26


    We look at who is in trouble in the Championship, can Hamilton avoid the play-offs in League One and what's happened at Spartans in League Two. With David Currie, Ryan Flynn and Craig Telfer.

    Old Firm Cup chaos and have Motherwell blown their title hopes? It's the weekend debrief.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 30:22


    There's chaos in the aftermath of the Old Firm derby as Celtic knock out Rangers in the Scottish Cup and is Motherwell's title challenge over? We look back on the weekend Scottish Cup and Scottish Premiership action with Ray Bradshaw, Cammy Bell and Scott Allan.

    Sportsound: Reaction to ugly scenes at full time as Celtic beat Rangers on penalties to reach the Scottish Cup semi-finals

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2026 50:35


    Richard Gordon and the team react to disappointing scenes after Celtic beat Rangers 4-2 on penalties in the Scottish Cup

    Sportsound: Dunfermline dump Dons out of Cup

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2026 34:40


    Dunfermline dumped holders Aberdeen out of the Scottish Cup with a convincing 3-0 win. We have reaction from Neil Lennon, Peter Leven as well as Willie Miller and Ian McCall.

    It's the Scottish Cup quarter-final weekend preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2026 25:06


    Scottish Cup quarter-final preview with Charlotte Cohen, Joelle Murray and Ryan McGowan.

    'A seething mass of anxiety.' We preview the Old Firm Scottish Cup clash.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 26:50


    We take an in-depth look at Sunday's Old Firm Scottish Cup tie as both Rangers and Celtic face questions from their own fans about mentality and player quality. With Charlotte Cohen, Stephen McGowan and Rory Loy.

    Sportsound : Celtic move up to second in the Premiership with vital win at Pittodrie

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 34:31


    Willie Miller and Scott Allan assess Celtic's huge win at Pittodrie keeping alive their Premiership title aspirations. Plus further frustration for Peter Leven's Aberdeen side.

    Aberdeen and Celtic under the microscope as they face-off at Pittodrie.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 31:10


    We focus on Aberdeen's match with Celtic, with both sides under pressure to deliver a result for differing reasons and we look back at Dundee Utd's match with St Mirren. With Charlotte Cohen, Michael Grant and Cillian Sheridan.

    Sportsound: St Mirren pointless on the road at Tannadice

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 50:08


    Rory Loy and John Rankin join David Currie to discuss Dundee Utd's win over St Mirren

    It's 100 days until the World Cup and Dundee Utd host St Mirren.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 27:19


    We preview St Mirren's trip to Tannadice and what this fixture could mean for both clubs. And as it's 100 days to the World Cup we ask where Scotland are now, and what fans can expect in America. With Ray Bradshaw, Robbie Neilson and Div MacDonald.

    Old Firm drama and Hearts now just nine matches from the title - it's the weekend debrief.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 28:07


    There's a last-minute equaliser in the Old Firm derby and Hearts keep on winning as the gripping title race takes another twist - we look back on the weekend action with Jonathan Sutherland, Peter Grant and Andy Halliday.

    Sportsound: Celtic's late equaliser salvages draw against Rangers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2026 66:45


    Late drama at Ibrox after Celtic get a 2-2 draw against Rangers in the Premiership title chase. Sportsound has all the reaction including managers Danny Rohl and Martin O'Neill.

    Sportsound : The extraordinary season continues as Hearts move seven points clear and Motherwell just one point behind Celtic.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2026 76:40


    Michael Stewart and Tom English are joined by the fans debating huge wins for Hearts and Motherwell ahead of tomorrow's Old Firm clash. And Falkirk thump five past Kilmarnock.

    It's the SPFL weekend preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 30:19


    Looking ahead to the weekend fixtures. With Charlotte Cohen, Cammy Bell and Moira Gordon.

    Sportsound : A historic win for Celtic in Germany as O'Neill's side exit the Europa League

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 43:50


    Post-match reaction to Celtic's bittersweet win in Stuttgart as James McFadden and Pat Bonner assess how their Europa League campaign ended, ahead of Sunday's Old Firm clash.

    Why are Celtic fans so unhappy?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 29:04


    The Green Brigade are still locked out of Celtic Park, Martin O'Neill's magic appears to be running out and there's the small matter of a match against Stuttgart tonight ahead of the Old Firm tie on Sunday. Joining Charlotte Cohen to dissect all the going's on at Celtic Park is former player Scott Allan and Herald football write at large Stephen McGowan

    VAR - are we getting it wrong?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 28:48


    As Dundee Utd and Aberdeen battle to a standstill on a heavy pitch—is the season a write-off for both clubs? Robbie Neilson, John Walker, and Charlotte Cohen look at what fans of the those clubs have to look forward to for the rest of the season.With Hearts now installed as title favourites with the bookies—is that a help or a hindrance to the Tynecastle club?Is the lack of title-winning experience among Rangers fans hindering their title challenge?Plus VAR - can video referees miles from the action really understand the emotional flow of a game?

    Sportsound: Reaction as Dundee Utd and Aberdeen draw at Tannadice

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 32:28


    Willie Miller and Scott Allan join David Currie to discuss the stalemate at Tannadice

    Lower League Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 25:50


    Ryan Flynn and Craig Telfer join Ray Bradshaw to discuss tonight's big Championships matches as St Johnstone visit Queen's Park and Partick Thistle head to East End Park to take on Dunfermline.We also look ahead to the Challenge Cup semi-finals and can anybody stop the Inverness Caley Thistle and East Kilbride juggernauts in League One and League TwoAll that plus find out the astronomical fine Arbroath players face for a red card!

    SPFL weekend debrief

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 25:50


    It's a great Sunday for Hearts – and they didn't even have to kick a ball. Jonathan Sutherland, Scott Allan and Peter Løvenkrands break down another epic weekend of Scottish football. Celtic lose at home to Hibernian: do the champions have the performance levels required to bring the title back to Parkhead? And should they have been awarded a late penalty? Rangers drop two points at lowly Livingston – but do they now have a more realistic shot at the league than their city rivals? Hearts return to winning ways with a narrow victory over Falkirk. Does that result nudge them into the favourites' position? Are St Mirren bracing for a relegation fight? All that, plus Dundee claim a historic win at Aberdeen.

    Sportsound: Reaction as Celtic and Rangers drop points and hand Hearts an advantage in the race for the Premiership title

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2026 37:41


    Richard Gordon and the team review Celtic 1-2 Hibs and Livingston 2-2 Rangers in the Scottish Premiership

    Sportsound : Hearts extend their Premiership lead as five-goal Motherwell embarrass St Mirren

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2026 66:03


    Reaction to a huge win for Hearts who move five clear at the top. Motherwell shake off their cup disappointment by thumping St Mirren. Plus a huge win for Dundee at Pittodrie.

    It's the weekend SPFL preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 29:31


    Looking ahead to the weekend fixtures with Charlotte Cohen, Joelle Murray and Cammy Kerr.

    Sportsound : Celtic's European adventure all but over after Stuttgart expose frailties in a humbling defeat

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 47:44


    Pat Bonner and James McFadden debate Celtic's frailties following Stuttgart's 1-4 win over Martin O'Neill's side in their Europa League knockout round play-off tie.

    Who has their name on the Cup and Can Celtic outsmart Stuttgart?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 30:10


    We look at where the Scottish Cup could end up after Aberdeen and Motherwell faced each other last night and look ahead to the first leg of Celtic's Europa League play-off against Stuttgart. With Charlotte Cohen, Stephen McGowan and Scott Allan.

    Sportsound : Scottish Cup holders Aberdeen reach the quarter-finals following drama and controversy at Pittodrie.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 40:03


    Willie Miller and John Rankin debate a dramatic and controversial Scottish Cup win with three red cards at Pittodrie, as the cup holders defeat Motherwell 2-0 to reach the QF.

    Hinkel's divided loyalties ahead of Celtic v Stuttgart playoff

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 15:19


    Former Celtic and Stuttgart defender Andreas Hinkel discusses his divided loyalties as the two clubs meet in the Europa League play off and reflects on his own career in Scotland.

    What is going on at Aberdeen as they face in-form Motherwell in the Scottish Cup?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 27:28


    We focus on Aberdeen ahead of their rearranged Scottish Cup tie with title-chasing Motherwell, and take a deep look at where they are as a club and ask where they go from here? With Charlotte Cohen, Michael Grant and Gary Scott from the ABZ podcast.

    Sportsound: Reaction as 10-man Dundee United hold on to beat Spartans in the Scottish Cup

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 25:04


    David Currie, Allan Preston and Rory Loy review Dundee United 2-1 Spartans

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