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    Dream Draws and Nightmare scenarios – Scotland at the World Cup

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 31:18


    After Scotland qualify for the 2026 World Cup we look at who Scotland could face, where they could be based and which players could be in or out of the squad by the time we board the plane to North America. With David Currie, Cammy Bell, Gordon Waddell and Gavin Noon.

    The morning after...the World Cup's not a dream.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 24:17


    It's the morning after the night before and Steve Clarke's Scotland are going to the World Cup. We look back on an incredible night for Scotland against Denmark at Hampden as Scotland return to the World Cup after 28 years. With Martin Dowden, Robbie Neilson and Stephen McGowan.

    Sportsound: We are returning to the World Cup! What a night!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 48:02


    Scotland are heading to the 2026 World Cup in North America! On a night of unforgettable drama at Hampden Park we hear from the players, fans and the Sportsound team.

    It's Denmark D-Day – are Scotland on our way to the World Cup?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 27:35


    This is it! Scotland face Denmark at Hampden with a place at the 2026 World Cup final at stake. We look at what Steve Clarke's side will have to do to make it to North America next year. With Ray Bradshaw, Michael Grant and Scott Allan.

    Saturday Night Fever and Danish dreams – we digest Greece and look ahead to Scotland v Denmark.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 27:03


    After one of the most topsy-turvy World Cup qualifiers against Greece we look ahead to the winner-takes-all clash with Denmark at Hampden, with Andrew Petrie, Pat Nevin and Don Cowie.

    Sportsound: Greek defeat but Scots' march to World Cup continues

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2025 49:13


    Despite defeat in Greece, Scotland's World Cup qualification quest continues after Denmark drew with Belarus. We have all the reaction from the Scotland camp and Sportsound team.

    How do Scotland get past Greece and is the World Cup calling?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 21:42


    We look ahead to Scotland's crucial World Cup qualifier against Greece and look at how Scotland can get past the hosts. Plus a preview of the weekend's Championship matches with Martin Dowden, Joelle Murray and Cammy Bell.

    Get the lowdown on Greece as Scotland face World Cup destiny

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 21:44


    We preview Scotland's massive World Cup qualifier with Greece in Piraeus examining Steve Clarke's options for the game and getting the lowdown on Scotland's opponents, with Martin Dowden, Robbie Neilson and Greek football podcaster Stephen Kountourou.

    Falkirk in focus, Celtic manager speculation and Greece on the horizon.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 32:14


    We focus on Falkirk with the Bairns sitting fourth in the Premiership table, we look at the latest name in the frame for the Celtic manager job and start to preview Scotland's massive match against Greece. With Ray Bradshaw, Gordon Waddell and Rory Loy.

    Championship upsets, stumbling Stenny and Clyde on the up - we go beyond the Premiership.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2025 28:02


    We go beyond the Premiership looking at the Championship title race as St Johnstone and Partick Thistle drop points, and ask if the teams at the bottom of the table can recover, we look at Inverness's rise in League One and Clyde's good form in League Two.

    Hearts' lead is cut and the Old Firm bounce back - it's the weekend debrief

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2025 23:19


    Hearts' lead at the top of the Premiership is cut to seven points as Celtic and Rangers record comfortable wins and Hibs impress beating St Mirren. We round up all the talking points of the weekend action with Jonathan Sutherland, Michael Stewart and Billy Dodds.

    Sportsound: Sunday's Scottish Premiership reaction

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2025 42:49


    Reaction to Sunday's Scottish Premiership matches including Hearts' draw with Dundee Utd, Rangers beating Dundee, Celtic's win over Kilmarnock and Aberdeen and Motherwell's draw.

    Sportsound: Bobby Madden on VAR

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2025 31:29


    Kenny Macintyre and the team talk to Bobby Madden about recent VAR decisions and how to improve the system

    Greenock Morton manager Dougie Imrie on the loss of his baby daughter

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2025 24:59


    WARNING: This podcast contains content that some listeners may find upsetting.Dougie Imrie talks to Jonathan Sutherland about the loss of his baby daughter and the support shown to him by the Scottish football community.If you've been affected by any of the issues discussed in the podcast details of organisations offering support with child bereavement are available at bbc.co.uk/actionline.

    Weekend Premiership Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2025 25:33


    Andy Burke is joined by Robbie Neilson and Rory Loy look back at a sobering night in Europe and preview the weekends Scottish Premiership fixtures.

    Sportsound: Two defeats and a draw in Europe

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 67:02


    Sportsound has all the reaction after Celtic and Rangers suffer Europa League defeats while Aberdeen earn a goalless draw in Cyprus in the Conference League.

    Rangers are the team Roma want

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 24:54


    Coach and Analyst John Walker and Daily Record sportswriter Scott McDermott join David Currie for a look ahead to tonight's European action. Roma haven't been playing well in the Europe but will they look at Rangers as the perfect opponents to kickstart their campaign? Can Aberdeen bounce back from that drubbing against AEK Athens and what can Celtic expect against FC Midtjylland

    The 10 days that shook Celtic

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 25:49


    A Celtic State of Mind podcaster John Paul Dykes and ex Celtic forward Cillian Sheridan join Ray Bradshaw for an in depth look at a team back to winning ways and playing football in the intense aggressive style their fans crave. Is it all down to the manager? They discuss why the interim manager been able to get a tune out of the players, whether O'Neill wants the job and the significance of Shaun Maloney's contribution. They also look at the fans' current relationship with the board and preview Celtic's upcoming game against Midtjylland in the Europa League

    Lower league special

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2025 27:12


    Scott Fraser, Craig Telfer join Andy Burke to discuss if we have a title race in the Championship? Do Partick Thistle having the staying power to mix it with St Johnstone? Are Dunfermline Athletic finally starting to click under Neil Lennon? As Stenhousemuir stumble in League One could Inverness be about to stroll away with the title? And can Edinburgh City still pull off “The Great Escape” of Scottish football in League Two? This podcast contains some language which audiences may find mildly offensive.

    Goals galore in the League Cup semi-finals and Hearts extend their lead - it's the weekend debrief

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2025 27:08


    Celtic beat Rangers and St Mirren rout Motherwell in the League Cup semi-finals, while Hearts' lead is now nine points in the Premiership. We round up all the talking points of the weekend action with Ray Bradshaw, Kevin Thomson and Stephen McGowan.

    Sportsound: Celtic beat Rangers in League Cup semi-final

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2025 45:22


    The second Scottish League Cup semi-final of the weekend saw Celtic beat Rangers in extra time. We have reaction from Martin O'Neill, Danny Rohl and the Sportsound team.

    Sportsound: St Mirren through to League Cup final

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2025 31:06


    St Mirren are through to the Scottish League Cup final after a 4-1 win against Motherwell. We hear from the players and managers after the final whistle at Hampden.

    League Cup semi-finals and Premiership Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 23:23


    Jane Lewis is joined by Rory Loy and Joelle Murray to preview the weekend's League Cup semi-final ties and Premiership matches.

    Can Hearts keep going as Celtic and Rangers both eat into their lead?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 29:17


    We reflect on a dramatic night in the Scottish Premiership where Hearts drop title points against St Mirren, Martin O'Neill's Celtic beat Falkirk and Rangers beat Hibs; while Aberdeen ease the pressure on Jimmy Thelin with a win at Kilmarnock. With Andy Burke, Lee Miller and John Walker.

    Sportsound: Wednesday's Scottish Premiership reaction

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2025 57:53


    Reaction to Wednesday night's Scottish Premiership matches which saw wins for Celtic, Rangers, Aberdeen and Motherwell, while league leaders Hearts drew with St Mirren.

    Martin O'Neill is back and managers under pressure - it's the midweek Premiership preview.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2025 25:15


    We preview five Premiership matches this evening as Rangers travel to Hibs, league leaders Hearts visit St Mirren, Martin O'Neill is back in the dugout as Celtic host Falkirk, struggling Aberdeen travel to Kilmarnock and Motherwell face Dundee Utd. Iona Ballantyne hosts with Robbie Neilson and Stephen McGowan.

    What now for Celtic as Brendan Rodgers resigns?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 37:48


    After the shock news of Brendan Rodgers' resignation as Celtic manager we examine how the club ended up in this position and where they go from here with Andy Burke, Tom English and Paul Lambert. Contains mild strong language that may offend some listeners.

    Are Hearts favourites now? Plus a win for Rohl's Rangers and Hibs halt Aberdeen.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 25:00


    We review the weekend's Premiership fixtures as Hearts beat Celtic, Rangers defeat Kilmarnock and Hibs halt Aberdeen's revival, plus wins for Dundee Utd, Falkirk and Motherwell, with Jonathan Sutherland, Neil McCann and Scott Allan.

    Sportsound: Rampant Hearts, Rohl's Rangers win & Hibs beat Dons

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2025 72:54


    All the reaction after a massive win for Hearts against Celtic, Rangers have their first victory under Danny Rohl and Aberdeen's woes continue after a home defeat to Hibernian.

    Sportsound: Reaction to wins for Dundee United, Falkirk and Motherwell

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2025 71:53


    Kenny Macintyre, Tom English and Michael Stewart review the day's football action

    European lookback and weekend Premiership preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 25:49


    Ray Bradshaw is joined by Moira Gordon and Cillian Sheridan to look back on last night's European results and cast an eye ahead to the weekend's Premiership fixtures – in particular Sunday's top of the league clash between Hearts and Celtic.

    Sportsound: a win, a loss and a thrashing for Scottish teams in Europe

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 64:29


    Reaction after Celtic get first win this season's Europa League, Danny Rohl loses his first match as Rangers manager and Aberdeen are thrashed in their worst ever European defeat.

    Rangers' first Rohl of the dice? Rodgers in a rut? Aberdeen ascending? It's the European preview.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 24:34


    We look at three fascinating European clashes for the Scottish clubs as Rangers face Brann in Danny Rohl's first match in charge, a misfiring Celtic host Sturm Graz and an improving Aberdeen play AEK in Athens, with Ray Bradshaw, Robbie Neilson and Stephen McGowan.

    A first taste of Rohl, plus we look at what's happening in Scotland's other leagues.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 27:01


    We discuss Danny Rohl's unveiling as Rangers manager and what faces him at the club. Plus, the Championship is its usual topsy-turvy self, and we delve in to what's happening in League One and the Scottish Cup with David Currie, Craig Telfer and Ryan Flynn.

    Rangers Rohl with it as the new manager is announced

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 25:56


    Ray Bradshaw is joined by John Walker and Rory Loy to discuss the end of Rangers' search for a new manager as Danny Rohl is announced as the Ibrox club's new boss.

    Old Firm managers under the spotlight and Hearts stay top – it's the weekend debrief

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 28:32


    Kevin Muscat no longer in contention for Rangers and more shock results for Celtic and Rangers in the Premiership this weekend, while an impressive Hearts extend their lead at the top of the table. Ray Bradshaw, Michael Grant and Ryan McGowan discuss all the talking points.

    Sportsound: Reaction as Dundee record first win over Celtic at Dens Park since 1988

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2025 51:38


    Liam McLeod and the team react to Dundee 2-0 Celtic in the Scottish Premiership

    Sportsound: Reaction as Hearts move five points clear at the top and Rangers stumble again

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2025 40:29


    Kenny Macintyre and the team review a busy day of Scottish Premiership action with wins for Aberdeen, Falkirk, Hibs and Hearts

    Weekend Premiership Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 23:01


    Jane Lewis is joined by Hibs' Joelle Murray and Ross County midfielder Scott Fraser to look ahead to all the weekend's Premiership fixtures.

    The Rangers manager search goes on and Derek McInnes in focus

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 22:24


    We discuss the latest on Rangers' search for a manager and we take a close look at what Derek McInnes has been doing at Hearts in the company of Adam Binnie, Robbie Neilson and Stephen McGowan.

    Meet Melissa Andreatta - getting to know Scotland's new head coach

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 22:33


    Melissa Andreatta in conversation with Amy Canavan as the new Scotland WNT head coach tells us why she came to Scotland and her hopes for getting the national side back to a World Cup.

    Muscat the favourite? Plus, we look at what's happening in Scotland's other leagues.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 26:15


    We discuss Kevin Muscat as he emerges as a leading candidate for the Rangers managerial job. Plus, the Championship throws up its usual surprises, and we delve in to the teams from Leagues One and Two.

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