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    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

    Sportsound: Reaction to wins for Aberdeen, Hibs, Motherwell, Rangers and St Mirren

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2025 63:02


    Kenny Macintyre, David Currie and the team review another busy day of Scottish Premiership action

    "It's a great draw, bring it on" Scotland to play Brazil, Morocco and Haiti at the World Cup

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 32:23


    Reaction to the World Cup draw with Andy Burke, Tom English and Pat Nevin, we also hear from Ryan Christie, Lyndon Dykes and Steve Clarke as Scotland are drawn to face Brazil, Morocco and Haiti

    The weekend preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 25:39


    Is it madness for Nancy to take the reins at Parkhead this weekend as Celtic face Hearts in a crucial top-of-the-table clash? Ray Bradshaw, Joelle Murray, and Cammy Bell break down all the big games of the weekend. Is Danny Rohl already staring at a pivotal match as Rangers take on Kilmarnock? Could this be the weekend David Martindale's luck finally turns? Plus, Joelle reveals what's got Hibernian fans grumbling.

    O'Neill Bows Out But is the Timing Right?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2025 27:14


    Scott Allan and Lee Miller join David Currie to look back at a night of action in the Scottish Premiership. Martin O'Neill bows out from Celtic with a 100% record and joint top with Hearts, is the timing right for Celtic? Hearts stumbled at home to Kilmarnock plus late drama at both Pittodrie and Tannadice.

    Sportsound : Martin O'Neill's farewell as Celtic win again to move joint top of Premiership

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2025 81:43


    Post-match reaction as O'Neill signs off with another league win to move Celtic joint top. Hearts and Rangers drop crucial points. Plus a six-goal thriller at Pittodrie.

    Rangers' tricky Tannadice trip; Aberdeen and Hearts both seek vital wins – it's the Premiership preview.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2025 26:49


    There's a pulsating night of action ahead in the Premiership as we preview Rangers' trip to Tannadice, Hearts looking to get back on track at home to Kilmarnock and Aberdeen seeking to maintain their progress at home to St Mirren. With Iona Ballantyne, Michael Grant and Robbie Neilson.

    Celtic's managerial saga continues and Motherwell under the spotlight.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 25:11


    We discuss the managerial situation at Celtic as Wilfried Nancy is yet to arrive and preview their match with Dundee, while we also take a closer look at Motherwell and look ahead to their match with fellow overachievers Falkirk. With David Currie, Cillian Sheridan and Stephen McGowan.

    Only two points separate Hearts and Celtic and the big guns enter the Scottish Cup - it's the weekend debrief.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 23:15


    Victory over Hibs cuts the gap at the top of the Scottish Premiership table to two points after Hearts draw with Motherwell, Rangers struggle to a draw with Falkirk, Aberdeen move up to seventh and the Scottish Cup fourth round draw throws up some tantalising ties as Auchinleck Talbot will face Celtic. We round up all the talking points of the weekend action with Jonathan Sutherland, Jackie McNamara and Andy Halliday.

    Sportsound: Sunday's Scottish Premiership reaction

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2025 62:29


    Sportsound with reaction from all of Sunday's Premiership matches with Celtic's win at Easter Road, Rangers' nil-nil draw with Falkirk and Aberdeen's victory at Livingston

    Sportsound: Reaction as Dundee beat St Mirren, Motherwell hold Hearts and Kilmarnock 1-1 Dundee United

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2025 33:11


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

    Scottish Premiership Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2025 30:00


    Jane Lewis is joined by Rory Loy and Moira Gordon to look at the weekend's Scottish Premiership fixtures.

    Sportsound : Celtic's Europa League campaign rejuvenated in Rotterdam but disappointment for Rangers and Aberdeen

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2025 63:51


    Post-match reaction to a big night in Europe hearing from Martin O'Neill, Danny Rohl and Jimmy Thelin, as the fans get their say.

    Celtic, Rangers and Aberdeen face continental crunch time in our European preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2025 26:09


    Celtic travel to Feyenoord and, Rangers host Braga in the Europa League, while Aberdeen host Noah in the Conference League – it's the European preview episode, with Stevie Miller, Stephen McGowan and Robbie Neilson.

    Nancy's anticipated arrival, Motherwell cruise past Hibs and Championship chat

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 27:40


    The deal to make Wilfried Nancy the new Celtic manager inches closer, reaction to Motherwell's defeat of Hibs and the latest from the Championship. With David Currie, Scott Allan and John Walker.

    Sportsound: Reaction as Motherwell sweep aside Hibs to move up to fourth

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2025 34:26


    Kenny Macintyre, Lee Miller and Scott Allan review Motherwell 2-0 Hibs

    What next for Rangers after they axe Kevin Thelwell and Patrick Stewart?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2025 28:14


    We discuss the news from Ibrox as Rangers sack chief executive Patrick Stewart and sporting director Kevin Thelwell, with Andy Burke, Tom English and the Rangers Review's Joshua Barrie.

    A Hearts wobble, late winners and penalty controversy - it's the weekend debrief

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 26:56


    Hearts' unbeaten run comes to an end at Aberdeen, Celtic need an injury-time winner to beat St Mirren and there's penalty controversy at Ibrox as Rangers edge past Livingston. With Andrew Petrie, Cammy Kerr and Scott McDermott.

    Sportsound: Dons break Hearts' unbeaten start to season

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2025 45:55


    Aberdeen bring Hearts' unbeaten league run to an end with a 1-0 victory at Pittodrie. We have reaction from Jimmy Thelin, Derek McInnes and the Sportsound team.

    Sportsound: Reaction as Celtic strike late to beat St Mirren and Falkirk, Hibs, Motherwell and Rangers win

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2025 70:51


    Weekend Premiership Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 25:05


    Jane Lewis is joined by Cillian Sheridan and Moira Gordon to preview the weekend's Premiership fixtures.

    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.

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