Utility Players

In the first edition we meet the players, introduce their classified results and discuss the return to sport following worldwide lockdown.Music: https://www.purple-planet.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In episode 2 we caught up with Edinburgh and Scotland rugby player Stuart McInally.Music: https://www.purple-planet.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In episode 3 we caught up with White Ferns Ace & Cricket Star Amy Satterthwaite.Music: https://www.purple-planet.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In episode 4 we had our 1st non-playing sporting guest on the show. International Hockey Umpire Sarah Wilson tells the players about her journey into officiating that has taken her to the Olympics. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In episode 5 British diver, James Heatly, joins the players and talks about training during lockdown, Olympic qualification and how the delay to Tokyo 2020 could effect athletes. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week the players are joined by Scottish Curler, Jennifer Dodds, who explains all about the life of a professional Curler and how players qualify for Team GB at the Winter Olympics. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The players couldn't record a full episode this week, so here is some bonus content to keep you going. It turns out Ally and Rory don't always agree. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The players are back and this week they turn their attention to the end of the English football season and Stuart Broad taking 500 test wickets.Music: https://www.purple-planet.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jayne tells the players about how her journey to the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games was affected by battles with her mental health and eating disorders and also how she adapted to life after sport.Music: https://www.purple-planet.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A different guest for the players this week who are joined by Sky Sports reporter and journalist Charles Paterson who tells them all about a life of working in sport. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

No guest this week but still plenty for the players to get stuck into, as they discuss Ronnie O'Sullivan's 6th Snooker World Championship, Champions League heartbreak for Man City and whether this is the end of the road for Messi and Barcelona. They then conclude by selecting their top 3 sporting Icons. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week the players were joined by Scotland Cricket captain Kyle Coetzer, who talks about life as an associate cricketer and why he views 50 over cricket as the pinnacle of the game. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week the players chat to South African rugby 7's star Christelene Steinhobel. They discuss the current climate of women's rugby 7's in South Africa and how Christelene almost ended up having a career in cricket. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In our bonus episode this week we preview the Premier League season and introduce our fantasy football league. Join the league here: https://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto-join/po342z Music: https://www.purple-planet.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Back for another season, this week the players discuss Scotland football's recent success, Scotland rugby's autumn internationals squad and the legacies or Federer, Nadal and Hamilton. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week the players celebrate the return of the Six Nations by picking their all-time combined Six Nations XV's. Before that there is more rugby chat as they discuss the Heineken Cup Final and they also review Liverpool's title chances following the injury to Virgil Van Dyke. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week the players are joined by Brooks Running and Team GB 1500m runner Josh Kerr, who discusses moving to America, his journey to the World Championships final and Olympic qualification. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Different guest for the players this week as they speak to the CEO of the Federation of International Cricketers Associations (FICA) and discuss their role in supporting professional cricketers worldwide and promoting the game globally. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's Masters week!!! (Albeit 7 months late) and the players are celebrating by discussing this year's tournament, which players to look out for and who will benefit from the lack of fans. On top of that Scotland are playing their most important match in a decade and there is plenty of nerves and excitement ahead of Thursday's Euro Play-off final against Serbia. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Yes sir, we can boogie! Scotland qualify for Euro 2020 and the players are in buoyant spirits. There is also conversation about rules changes in the Big Bash and Edinburgh Rugby. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.