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Not one but two Scottish sides were crowned Champions this weekend, but Rangers denied Celtic the chance to be the third in what is becoming typical Bazza Comeback fashion.While Arbroath and Brora Rangers sealed their respective titles, St Mirren snatched the final top six spot on Split Day, denying Motherwell and Hearts.League reconstruction is still hot on everyone's lips, would you have a 10, 12, 14 or 16 team league?And Rangers go to Bilbao next for the quarter final second leg of the Europa League, can they pull off a shock against the favourites? Join us - Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks, and let know if you agree with our latest moans against modern football.TIMINGS0:00: INTRO02:33: AGAINST MODERN FOOTBALL11:03: FUNNIES14:33: NEWS25:46: SPLIT FINAL DAY DRAMA28:47: TITLE WINNERS33:09: BAZBALL & BILBAO

Talk about Super Sunday?! 11 goals in two derbies left us with loads to talk about this week.Dumbarton also avoided relegation in the dying seconds... but that's only denying the inevitable for a little longer.Scotland take on Greece in the Nations League play off, for a place in League A. But while there are some exciting young additions to the squad, we question the worth in handing call ups to boys who have played for other countries.And just weeks on from their historic Scottish Cup win, Queen's Park have sacked manager Callum Davidson. Are the Spiders being ambitious in their aspirations, or was it a premature decision by the club?Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks break down the biggest and funniest stories across Scottish football.RUNNING ORDER:00:00 - INTRO03:29 - AGAINST MODERN FOOTBALL: The Main Event, BTS and POV.11:22 - FUNNIES: Černý's supersoaker, silent celebrations and if only your pets could talk...15:56 - NEWS: Callum Davidson sacked by Queen's Park, Motherwell fans leading the booze ban fight and a Caley call-up. 27:52 - SCOTLAND: Greece playoff preview, and why is George Hirst being considered?42:37 - RANGERS: The Europa League, beating Celtic and Barry Ferguson.55:23 - SPFL: Dundee Derby thriller, the race for the top six, and Dumbarton are safe...for now.55:23 - OUTRO

If it wasn't for two midge's bawhairs Rangers could have been going into the Europa League second leg 5-1 up on Fenerbahce. But they're still taking a healthy 3-1 advantage in over Jose Mourinho's side this week.Join the industry-experienced; Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks for the latest ridiculous stories across Scottish football.Meanwhile, the Scottish Cup is heading into the semi finals, Falkirk are running away with the Championship and what in the forfing forf is going on at Forfar right now?The alcohol at games debate has reared it's head again and so too has fans being punished for pyro displays - is it right the advert for our game is also harmed in the process?And Clyde's admin hits amateur hour as they accidently share some Only Fans content... much to Peterhead's delight.RUNNING ORDER:00:00: Intro02:30: Against Modern Football: Baby mascots04:42: The best funny stories this week10:19: Booze13:20: Pyro punishments18:50: Scotland squad news25:36: Rangers in Europe33:58: Scottish Cup and lower leagues48:55: Outro

Philippe Clement's time at Rangers comes to an end... far later than we all expected.And so has Kris Doolan's at Partick Thistle too. But also in the world of managerial movements, Motherwell welcome Michael Wimmer. And David Gray is essentially a new man at Hibs too these days?!Jose Mourinho is coming to Ibrox too... but unlikely in that context. Probably just with Fenerbahce in the Europa League.Catch up with Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks for the latest new, funny stories, industry insight and crazy goings on from the world of Scottish football.Running order: 00:00: Intro02:15: Industry question08:33: The funniest stories of the week14:10: Celtic drop out of Europe... it's all on Rangers now22:03: The new Challenge Cup format22:42: Managerial ins and outs: Clement, Wimmer, Kettlewell and Doolan45:20: Hibs beat Celtic and St Mirren beat Rangers49:15: The best of the other games• Follow us on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/tsfspodcast• Follow Andrew Slaven on Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewslaven7• Follow Laura Brannan on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/_LauraBrannan• Follow Findlay Marks on Twitter: https://twitter.com/findlaymarks

Philippe Clement is clinging onto his job as Rangers manager, despite suffering one of the worst defeats in Scottish Cup history at the weekend. We talk about how this would be comparable to the world's worst relationship, just in time for some joyful Valentine's Day celebrations. But the cup shock wasn't all doom and gloom, Queen's Park fan Enzo, from Spiders Talk Podcast, is peeled off the ceiling to join us for a chat. Ryan Hardie continued the theme of cup shocks, scoring Plymouth's winning goal to knock Liverpool out of the FA Cup. And Scott Arfield returned to Falkirk for a seven-goal thriller and a poignant moment bringing the 37 shirt out of retirement. Celtic take on Bayern Munich in the Champions League this week, Steven Fletcher is dancing with Channing Tatum and Scott McTominay is STILL on fire at Napoli. It's another week of Scottish football stories, with Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and Calum Brown.00:00: INTRO00:25: HELLOS01:26: AGAINST MODERN FOOTBALL - managers presenting players with frames mid warm up05:21: FUNNIES: Steve Clarke's son, Steven Fletcher x Channing Tatum08:19: NEWS: Ryan Hardie puts Liverpool out of the FA Cup and  Scott McTominay is still on fire12:31: CUP SHOCK: How does Philippe Clement survive this?18:18: Queens Park fan, Enzo from Spiders Talk Podcast, joins us26:32: SCOTTISH CUP ROUND UP: Livi the only other lower league side to progress with Queen's Park.31:55: FALKIRK: The return of Scott Arfield and the number 37 shirt36:14: CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: Celtic take on Bayern Munich40:30: OUTRO

As the transfer window slams shut for another 6 months, we delve behind the scenes with Sky Sports' Anthony Joseph to see what makes one of the most dramatic nights of the football calendar tick.Stuart Kettlewell has left his post at Motherwell, citing the abuse he was receiving from supporters as his main reason for walking away.And it was an absolute coupon-buster last week in Scottish football, with many punters have to take one IN THE FACE as a whole host of surprising results cropped up.Andrew Slaven and Findlay Marks review the many stories and nonsense from all the divisions, as well as covering the latest news and shenanigans going on in Scottish football.RUNNING ORDER:00:00 - INTRO02:54 - FUNNIES: Vladimir Romanov boxing players, Ryan Kent's superb reason for moving to Iran, and Steven Thompson's brazen approach to on-field injuries09:24 - TRANSFER DEALINE DAY: Anthony Joseph from Sky Sports joins us to give us a behind-the-scenes view of what happens on Transfer Deadline Day.24:33 - NEWS: Kettlewell departs Fir Park, but are the fans to blame?30:08 - OLD FIRM IN EUROPE: Celtic face Bayern Munich while Rangers wait to learn who they'll play.35:01 - SPFL ROUND-UP: All the major talking points from all four divisions. 49:50 - BARRY NICHOLSON: Ahead of Dunfermline v Aberdeen in the Scottish Cup, we're joined by former player of both sides, Barry Nicholson, as the clubs prepare to mark the match by celebrating the life of former manager Jimmy Calderwood.58:30 - OUTROGET IN TOUCH:• Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tsfspodcast• Follow Andrew Slaven on Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewslaven7• Follow Findlay Marks on Twitter: https://twitter.com/findlaymarks

Rangers are scrapping their B team... so we look at what that means for youth academies and young, promising players in Scotland.We lost two greats of the game this week, with the sad passings of Jimmy Calderwood and Denis Law.And St Johnstone may have won in the Scottish Cup at the weekend, but they're rock bottom in the Premiership. Can they avoid the drop? Greg Browning joins us to review a disastrous season so far for the Saints.Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks break down the latest news, nonsense and goings-on in Scottish football, including some very funny stories from the fourth round weekend.RUNNING ORDER:00:00 - INTRO: Getting off the train early, tatty old clothes and pubs that show rugby08:45 - FUNNIES: Crap trophies, improvised fan barriers and Livi featuring on Radio 118:15 - EUROPE PREVIEW: Man Utd v Rangers22:46 - EUROPE PREVIEW: Celtic v Young Boys27:22 - YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: Are the Old Firm most to blame for the lack of youngsters coming through?40:06 - NEWS: Remembering Jimmy Calderwood and Denis Law45:43 - ST JOHNSTONE: What's gone wrong this season, with Greg Browning.55:53 - OUTROGET IN TOUCH:• Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tsfspodcast• Follow Laura Brannan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/_LauraBrannan• Follow Findlay Marks on Twitter: https://twitter.com/findlaymarks

More late drama in League A as Scotland rescue their place in the top division, for the time being, thanks to Andy Robertson's last minute winner against Poland.Finishing third means we miss out on Pot 1 for the World Cup qualifiers but there's a small chance we can still make it into Pot 2. And we now face a play off to stay in the top flight, thanks to John McGinn and captain Robbo, rather than automatic relegation which seemed inevitable earlier in the tournament. Andrew Slaven is joined by TNT Sports' Laura Brannan and Melbourne City's Findlay Marks as they break down why this is a big result for future qualifications.Meanwhile, elsewhere Dumbarton are going into administration, Rangers boss Philippe Clement is being linked with the Belgium job and Timmy Mallett is a Stranraer fan?!RUNNING ORDER:00:00: INTRO28:11: INTERNATIONAL ROUND UP: Scotland beat Croatia and Poland, and here's all the permutations ahead of the World Cup draw24:38: NEWS: Dumbarton are struggling and is Philippe Clement leaving Rangers?29:52: FUNNIES: Remember Timmy Mallett?! And another John McGinn story to make you love him even more.34:48: OUTROGET IN TOUCH:• Follow us on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/tsfspodcast• Follow Andrew Slaven on Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewslaven7• Follow Laura Brannan on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/_LauraBrannan• Follow Findlay Marks on Twitter: https://twitter.com/findlaymarks

Forget Night of the Day of the Dawn, it's all about the Night of the Day of the Dons this Hallowe'en week.They've got a bumper few days as they take on Rangers on Wednesday and Celtic on Saturday. The Ibrox side are the final Premiership team that will try and stop Aberdeen's incredible unbeaten record so far, while Celtic go head to head with them at Hampden for a play in the Scottish League Cup semi final.Andrew Slaven is joined by Laura Brannan and John Blaesdale for another week of Scottish football delights, including the Scottish Cup second round, Inverness Caledonian Thistle going into admin and Stephen Robinson's contract extension at St Mirren.And what about that incredible week for our sides in Europe? For the first time ever, all three sides kept a clean sheet on the same week. Gavin from the very popular Twitter account Scotland's Coefficient joins us to break down the numbers.And we look at fan media, what future does it have in our game?RUNNING ORDER:00:00 Intro02:57: Industry question: What future does fan media have in football?10:17: Funnies: Christmas jumpers, Threave Rovers v Stranraer, Jim Goodwin back at Pittodrie13:20: News: Inverness are in admin20:01: We geek out over Scottish teams in Europe40:17: Aberdeen are still on fire44:26: SPFL preview/roundupGET IN TOUCH:• Follow us on Twitter: @tsfspodcast• Follow Andrew Slaven on Twitter: @andrewslaven7• Follow Laura Brannan  on Twitter: @_LauraBrannan• Follow John Blaesdale on Twitter: @jbleasdale81• Follow Scotland's Coefficient on Twitter: @scotlandscoeff1

Creator and host Andy Bargh welcomes Andrew Slaven from the Scottish Football Show to chat about Scotland's defeat in Croatia, the game against Portugal on Tuesday and the consequences of the Nations League. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's international break again which means yet more heartache for Scotland fans. This time thanks to a 95th minute equaliser against Croatia being ruled out by VAR.(Spoiler, Laura doesn't like VAR).Next up, it's Portugal, but is being relegated to League B really a bad thing?The team also discuss YouTube as a streaming platform for live matches, is this the future we're getting a taste of? Over 200,000 tuned in to watch Scotland for free at the weekend.Meanwhile, Ian McCall has left Clyde, Hearts are on the verge of announcing Neil Critchley and why do clubs pay kit manufacturers for their strips?Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks break down the latest stories across Scottish football.RUNNING ORDER:00:00 Intro02:06: Funnies05:17: Industry13:27: Hearts17:25 Ian McCall23:28 Scotland35:54 YouTube47:33 OutroGET IN TOUCH:• Follow us on Twitter: @tsfspodcast• Follow Andrew Slaven on Twitter: @andrewslaven7• Follow Laura Brannan  on Twitter: @_LauraBrannan• Follow Findlay Marks on Twitter: @findlaymarks

The rumours are rife following the two managerial departures in the Scottish Premiership, with Simo Valakari being tipped for St Johnstone and Gareth Aisworth being linked with Hearts. Yes, an actual rockstar front man, can you imagine the headlines.We look at what actually happens in press conferences and how it's divided between broadcast, digital and written media.Dundee United and Hearts score late winners as Falkirk's incredible run of unbeaten league games end at a grand total of 43.And the Scotland squad is due to be announced, just as Austin McPhee steps down for personal reasons. Join the original trio as Laura Brannan returns from holiday to chat all things Scottish football with Andrew Slaven and Findlay Marks. RUNNING ORDER:00:00: Intro00:23: Welcomes and personal news05:04: Industry Q&A: How do press conferences actually work?16:22: Dundee's bad week19:40: St Johnstone are managerless23:12: Hearts have been linked with a rockstar26:51: Scotland chat31:34: Alcohol at football33:20: The SPFL round up48:59: OutroGET IN TOUCH:• Follow us on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/tsfspodcast• Follow Andrew Slaven on Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewslaven7• Follow Laura Brannan on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/_LauraBrannan• Follow Findlay Marks on Twitter: https://twitter.com/findlaymarks

We're back. A little later than planned but season three of our podcast gets underway here.Join us - three football producers Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks - for the latest news and stories from Scottish football.Together we reflect on Scotland's Nations League double header and how the defeats to Poland and Portugal did anything but ease the EURO 2024 hangover. Craig Levein has been cited for being a sore loser, Rangers are heading back to Ibrox and how did we get into working in football? We delve into your industry questions. Get in touch in the comments below. RUNNING ORDER:00:00: Intro00:26: Welcome back after a long and busy summer08:22: Industry Q&A: How did you get into working in football?21:46: The biggest news stories of the week: Craig Levein, Rangers and Aberdeen (Duk is back!)31:02: Scotland round up, why have we fallen off a cliff?! GET IN TOUCH:• Follow us on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/tsfspodcast• Follow Andrew Slaven on Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewslaven7• Follow Laura Brannan on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/_LauraBrannan• Follow Findlay Marks on Twitter: https://twitter.com/findlaymarks

We're the famous Tartan Army and we're off to Germany.The wait is finally over. The bags are packed. The time has come. We're going to EURO 2024.Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and John Blaesdale warm up for the big one, looking at the changes to the final squad, the fans that are making the journey over and who should start the opening game of the tournament.They also look at the opposition, chatting to Archie Rhind-Tutt on Germany, Craig King on Switzerland and Abel Meszaros on Hungary. RUNNING ORDER:00:00: Intro04:31:The final squad, the friendlies and Craig Gordon's Hampden bow06:15:The lowdown on Germany26:37:The Tartan Army invasion - best fan stories35:53:The lowdown on Switzerland43:12:Who should start v Germany?55:56:The lowdown on Hungary61:02:PredictionsGET IN TOUCH:• Follow us on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/tsfspodcast• Follow Andrew Slaven on Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewslaven7• Follow Laura Brannan on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/_LauraBrannan• Follow John Blaesdale on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jbleasdale81• Follow Archie Rhind-Tutt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/archiert11• Follow Craig King on Twitter: https://twitter.com/FootballSwissEN• Follow Abel Meszaros on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bundesabel

Celtic put one hand and a pinky on the Scottish Premiership trophy after defeating Rangers 2-1 in the final Old Firm derby of the season.Meanwhile, at the other end of the SPFL, East Kilbride are sitting on a 2-2 draw from their Pyramid play-off first leg against Stranraer. The Kilby boss Mick Kennedy joins us to chat about the big finale next weekend as well as his own business, in charge of Black Rooster.Andrew Slaven is joined by TNT Sports' Laura Brannan and Melbourne City FC's Findlay Marks as they wind down to the end of the season and prepare for EURO 2024.Nick Montgomery is under growing pressure at Hibs, St Johnstone are struggling in the play-off spot and how has Andrew never heard of the Peter Lovenkrands dog story before?!RUNNING ORDER:00:00: Intro04:23: Funnies including Lovenkrands, Eurovision and the Cologne mayor10:27: Queen of the South's new boss Peter Murphy14:10: Scotland squad update16:35: East Kilbride manager Mick Kennedy30:20: St Johnstone 10 years on from winning the Scottish Cup35:15: SPFL round up including Motherwell thrashing Ross County and Aberdeen sweeping past struggling Hibs43:40: Celtic sink Rangers with two games to goGET IN TOUCH:• Follow us on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/tsfspodcast• Follow Andrew Slaven on Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewslaven7• Follow Laura Brannan on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/_LauraBrannan• Follow Findlay Marks on Twitter: https://twitter.com/findlaymarks

It's awards season but it's far from a night at the Oscars… why is the PFA awards ceremony not the end of season party?TNT Sports' Laura Brannan and Sky Sports News' Andrew Dickson join Andrew Slaven to break down the weird and wonderful Scottish football news including all the winners from the awards night.Falkirk are the Invincibles, Philippe Clement takes the bait from Brendan Rodgers and it's ok folks, Scott McTominay's knee is not dead, like we first feared.BEIN Sport's Calum Brown joins the show to dissect Livingston's relegation to the Championship and whether Davie Martindale can steer the Lions back to the top flight anytime soon.RUNNING ORDER00:00: Intro01:35: Funnies04:33: Who will televise the extra 20 games next season?07:23: Celtic v Rangers preview14:02: Managerial departures16:47: Euro 2024 preview: 26-man squad and the latest injury news21:20: PFA Awards: Manager and Goal of the Season33:25: BEIN Sport's Calum Brown dissects Livingston's campaign43:18: Premiership round up43:51: Championship round up44:53: League One round up46:02: League Two round up47:18: PFA Awards: Young Player and Player of the Year52:32: OutroGET IN TOUCH• Follow us on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/tsfspodcast• Follow Andrew Slaven on Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewslaven7• Follow Laura Brannan on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/_LauraBrannan• Follow Andrew Dickson on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mrandrewdickson

The integrity of the pyramid play-off system is on the rocks as Buckie Thistle gear up for war with the SPFL and SFA.The Highland League winners have been denied a play-off spot as they don't have the bronze licence needed to enter the league system, but that's absolutely not the end of the matter.Former Press & Journal writer Dave Edwards joins Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and Anthony Joseph to break down the messy situation.Meanwhile, Scotland's injury worries get worse with Scott McTominay and Kieran Tierney the latest on the treatment table.And it's all heating up in League Two, will Stranraer survive or is Clyde going to complete a huge comeback?Dundee United were also crowned champions at the weekend, but the Raith Rovers twitter account didn't enjoy Airdrie's guard of honour BEFORE it was official.And where do you stand on comically large adult mascots holding hands with footballers? There's nothing dull in Scottish Football…RUNNING ORDER:00:00 - Intro03:38 - Funnies: The Inbetweeners memes, trophies for second place and adult mascots12:04 - News: Scotland's injury crisis continues18:09 - Buckie Thistle's play-off battle39:22 - Premiership round up42:58 - Championship round up44:11 - League One round up42:42 - League Two round up46:09 - GoodbyesGET IN TOUCH:• Follow us on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/tsfspodcast• Follow Andrew Slaven on Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewslaven7• Follow Laura Brannan on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/_LauraBrannan• Follow Anthony Joseph on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnthonyRJoseph 

We may not get an Old Firm title decider in the league but Celtic and Rangers will go head to head in the Scottish Cup final for the first time in 22 years. Laura Brannan and John Blaesdale join host Andrew Slaven for a look back on an incredible semi final between Aberdeen and Celtic and a not-so-dramatic clash between Rangers and Hearts.The Scotland players are being hit by injuries just a month before the Euros squad is announced, we just can't bear to watch the end of the season anymore.And Dundee United have all but wrapped up the Championship title. But as well as that, we look back to 40 years ago when they almost won the European Cup. Maurice Malpas joins us to reflect on a wonderful era at Tannadice and a not-so-wonderful semi final tie with Roma that ended in controversy. RUNNING ORDER:00:00 - Intro: Have you ever seen A Shot At Glory?04:16 - Funnies: Grammer mistakes and Ally McCoist loves AC/DC.08:26 - News: Scotland's injury crisis, the Cerebral palsy World Cup, Buckie Thistle win the Highland League and the PFA Team of the Year.23:27 - Scottish Cup semi final round up34:45 - Which clubs will reach Europe now?40:09 - Dundee United's glory days with Maurice Malpas53:30 - Pitch invasions before you've even won the league57:16 - GoodbyesGET IN TOUCH:• Follow us on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/tsfspodcast• Follow Andrew Slaven on Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewslaven7• Follow Laura Brannan on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/_LauraBrannan• Follow Findlay Marks on Twitter: https://twitter.com/findlaymarks• Follow John Blaesdale on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jbleasdale81

Rangers title tilt was trashed by Ross County who, themselves, ended their hoodoo with their first every victory over the Gers. How much does that affect the top and bottom of the Premiership tables?Motherwell's equaliser against Hibernian meant that neither club made the top six - the result instead confirming Dundee position in the top half of the table for the final matches of the season.And could Aberdeen be about to announce Elfsborg Manager, Jimmy Thelin as their new boss?Andrew Slaven is joined by commentator & author Andy Bargh and Melbourne City's Creative Director, Findlay Marks, to discuss all of this and much more.RUNNING ORDER:00:00 - HEADLINES00:28 - INTRO // Jaap Stam, James Horncastle and rubbish punditry 04:43 - FUNNIES // We need to talk about Robbie Nielsen, and farewell to the Spaghettihad08:36 - ABERDEEN // Who is their proposed new manager, Jimmy Thelin? 17:09 - MOTHERWELL // Could a new investor be incoming?22:00 - SCOTTISH CUP // Previewing Aberdeen v Celtic and Hearts v Rangers28:17 - SPFL // Sensational Staggies, determined Dundee and the Marley Watkins situation at Killie...40:08 - OUTROGET IN TOUCH:• Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tsfspodcast• Follow Andrew Slaven on Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewslaven7• Follow Findlay Marks on Twitter: https://twitter.com/findlaymarks• Follow Andy Bargh on Twitter: https://twitter.com/andy_bargh

It's that time of year when it's all about the silverware, but we still can't get away from some classic shithousery at the same time.Airdrie lifted the Challenge Cup, denying the embarrassing prospect of a Welsh team winning a Scottish competition. And both Falkirk and Stenhousemuir could wrap up the League One and Two titles respectively this coming weekend.Clyde 1 producer and Bairns fan from the Falkirk Daft podcast, John McInally joins us to chat about the possibility of finishing the season as Invincibles.It was also another big international week as Scotland played two of their four warm up friendlies for Euro 2024 this summer, but let's face it, after an hour in the Netherlands things just went from bad to worse over the next 120 minutes.And what about Rangers redecorating the Hearts dressing room without permission? We question whether the badge gate outrage was justified.As ever, Andrew Slaven is joined by Findlay Marks and Laura Brannan to dissect the latest news and ridiculous stories to come out of Scottish football.RUNNING ORDER:00:00 - HEADLINES00:25 - INTRO // Why was Andrew late to the pub?02:11 - FUNNIES // John McGinn puts Ollie Watkins in his place06:54 - NEWS // Crawford Allan quits as Head of Referee Operations 10:48 - BADGE GATE //  Rangers "deface" Tynecastle17:30 - KEITH // Another goalkeeper on the scoresheet19:57 - SPFL TRUST TROPHY // Airdrie beat TNS to silverware25:25 - FALKIRK // John McInally joins us32:33 - SCOTLAND // Defeats to Netherlands and Northern Ireland 47:54 - CHAMPIONSHIP // Dundee United cut Raith Rovers' ticket allocation53:04 - LEAGUE ONE // The latest news in the third tier  54:17 - LEAGUE TWO // Bonnyrigg sack manager Robbie Horn 55:59 - OUTROGET IN TOUCH:• Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tsfspodcast• Follow Andrew Slaven on Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewslaven7• Follow Laura Brannan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/_LauraBrannan• Follow Findlay Marks on Twitter: https://twitter.com/findlaymarks• Follow John McInally on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ProducerMac

Have you seen the two Scotland tops that have been leaked?The home has a not-so-tartan-pattern with yellow flashes down the sides. The away is mint green and purple.Are you hoping they're real or like the team this week, do you wish Adidas would just play is straight?Andrew Slaven is joined by Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks as they dissect the week's latest Scottish football stories.Neil Warnock made a sudden departure from Aberdeen after finally beating a top flight club, there's officially a vote coming on plastic pitches and check out the catchiest song in Scottish football.RUNNING ORDER:00:00 - HEADLINES00:23 - INTRO // Working in Scottish football03:42 - FUNNIES // Deryn Lang06:11 - NEWS // The Pittodrie panto comes to an end 15:34 - NEWS // Plastic pitches24:05 - SCOTLAND// Leaked tops and Callum McGregor's injury  31:59 - SCOTTISH CUP // A look back on the quarter finals  45:59 - SPFL // Championship, League One and League two 48:27 - OUTROGET IN TOUCH:• Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tsfspodcast• Follow Andrew Slaven on Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewslaven7• Follow Laura Brannan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/_LauraBrannan• Follow Findlay Marks on Twitter: https://twitter.com/findlaymarks

What would you call your club's own beer? St Mirren have brought out The Saints Are Coming but we thought we'd get creative.Andrew Slaven is joined by TNT Sport's Laura Brannan and Melbourne City's Findlay Marks as they review the weekend's biggest stories across the SPFL.Raith Rovers are continuing to defy the odds, pushing favourites Dundee United all the way in the Championship, so we sat down with the Chief Executive, Andrew Barrowman, to find out what's been going on behind the scenes at Starks Park.There's a big vote at Fir Park this week as members of the Well Society are asked if they'd consider giving up their majority shareholding and ultimately end Motherwell's time as a fan owned club.  And there were two huge results at the weekend, with Rangers steamrolling Hearts, one of the most in-form teams in Europe, aside. And bottom of League Two Clyde running riot over league leaders Stenhousemuir. Also, join the team as they play through the rather brilliant Derek Adams management simulation game to see if they could have done at better job in charge of Raith Rovers.RUNNING ORDER:00:00 - HEADLINES00:28 - INTRO // Scotland beating England, working with Ally McCoist and beautiful route ones05:03 - FUNNIES // Michael Beale's Burner Account09:04 - FUNNIES // Scottish football beers10:44 - FUNNIES // The Derek Adams Management Simulator13:56 - NEWS // Will Motherwell move away from fan ownership?22:19 - RAITH ROVERS // Could the Kirkcaldy side really win the Championship?38:23 - SPFL // Rangers 5-0 Hearts 41:00 - UEL // The UEFA Europa League draw sees Rangers paired with Benfica43:14 - SPFL // Kilmarnock 2-0 Aberdeen - Could McInnes be Manager of the Year?46:30 - SPFL // Ross County 3-2 Livingston - a potentially season-defining result48:02 - SPFL // Motherwell 1-3 Celtic - Let's talk about that Lennon Miller turn53:43 - SPFL // Championship round-up54:20 - SPFL // League One round-up55:05 - SPFL // League Two round-up56:21 - OUTROGET IN TOUCH:• Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tsfspodcast• Follow Andrew Slaven on Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewslaven7• Follow Laura Brannan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/_LauraBrannan• Follow Findlay Marks on Twitter: https://twitter.com/findlaymarks

The first Scottish Premiership title fight in 14 years is alive and kicking as Rangers move top of the table. Andrew Slaven is joined by TNT Sport's Laura Brannan and Melbourne City's Findlay Marks as they review the weekend's big stories across the SPFL's four divisions.Raith Rovers are keeping the title challenge alive in the Championship, there was a goalie goal in League One and is there any stopping the truly exceptional Lawrence Shankland? Celtic fans were locked out of Ibrox again at the weekend, this time for a women's game. But is women's football right to deter fans from going?Also, what's the best football tat you own? The group admit their most embarrassing or proudest treasures, let us know yours in the comments below. RUNNING ORDER:00:00: Welcome to E26 00:26: Introductions, blue cards and working with Peter Crouch.03:55: The funniest stories to happen this week, including Michael Stewart's innuendo commentary.05:31: Why Lawrence Shankland deserves to be in every five-a-side team. 09:39: Pillow talk and an assault on the senses, we hear about the gang's best football tat.15:50: Edinburgh City goalkeeper Ruairidh Adams nets a late equaliser.17:54: Beggars can't be choosers or is women's football right to turn away supporters?25:52: The title challenge heats up 33:05: Shankland's on fire37:55: Stuart Kettlewell's one year anniversary at Motherwell39:49: Neil Warnock claims there was attempted manslaughter in Aberdeen's draw with Hibs.44:17: Livingston have a chance of moving off the bottom of the table.47:27: A round up of the Championship, League One and League Two. GET IN TOUCH:• Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tsfspodcast• Follow Andrew Slaven on Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewslaven7• Follow Laura Brannan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/_LauraBrannan• Follow Findlay Marks on Twitter: https://twitter.com/findlaymarks

Criticism of the SPFL has swung around and hit the headlines again after half of the Scottish Premiership clubs expressed their collective concern on how the game is being governed.The independent review is analysed by Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks, along with (arguably more importantly), their own independent review of pancakes, penny sweets and cajun crepes.Dundee's medical staff defied the referee when Michael Mellon suffered a head knock, running onto the pitch during play. Are officials not taking potential concussion injuries seriously? And would you still go to the football if you were blind? The team speak to Jon Attenborough, who explains what clubs can do to help their partially sighted supporters. Meanwhile, the Scottish Cup quarter final and Nations League draws have thrown up some tasty fixtures. Scotland, in League A, will face Portugal, Poland and Croatia.RUNNING ORDER:00:22: Introductions and nostalgic sweetie chat04:10: The funniest stories to happen this week, including Scott Brown's reaction to getting booked at Ibrox and if Nickelodeon took over Scottish football.10:40: Good riddance Derek Adams13:55: The SPFL's independent review24:42: Michael Mellon's head knock controversy31:49: Scottish Cup quarter final draw35:04: The Nations League draw39:07: How to enjoy the match day experience despite being visually impaired.GET IN TOUCH:• Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tsfspodcast• Follow Andrew Slaven on Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewslaven7• Follow Laura Brannan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/_LauraBrannan• Follow Findlay Marks on Twitter: https://twitter.com/findlaymarks

Banish those January blues because the football has finally fully resumed after the winter break. And with that, the gang are back together too. The Scottish Cup Fourth Round brought a much needed tonic for Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks who hail the goal of the round from The Spartans' James Craigan and the dramatic victories for Airdrie, Bonnyrigg Rose and Partick Thistle.From the Hero of the (Indian Super) League (seriously, it's a real title) to Motherwell's ad campaign and even Philippe Clement's red card in a friendly, we're never short of stories. But are they hilarious or embarrassing? You decide.RUNNING ORDER03:27: Funnies: Including that Philippe Clement image, a perfectly timed Steven Naismith advert and Motherwell asking Taylor Swift for some dosh.15:45: News: Including Craig Gordon returning from injury and clubs reducing their away ticket allocations. Rangers and Aberdeen are the latest to make movements.34:49: Transfer Deadline Day is approaching, so we give some insight into what it's like to work for a football club on what everyone hopes is a dramatic day.46:41: A round up of the Scottish Cup action from the weekend. GET IN TOUCH:• Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tsfspodcast• Follow Andrew Slaven on Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewslaven7• Follow Laura Brannan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/_LauraBrannan• Follow Findlay Marks on Twitter: https://twitter.com/findlaymarks

We talk arses and baws this week. James Berry and John McGinn's big peachy arses to be exact. And Declan Gallagher's baws after he modelled them for Dundee United's stocking filling photoshoot.It's also League Cup Final weekend as Rangers take on Aberdeen at Hampden on Sunday. Gary Scott from ABZ Football Podcast joins Findlay Marks to size up the task in hand.Laura Brannan also returns to the show after three weeks away, as Andrew Slaven hosts the penultimate episode before Christmas.Is it time up for Stuart Kettlewell or does the problem lie deeper at Motherwell? Can Kilmarnock keep up their form and compete for a European spot? And did you pay €600 for a Scotland ticket at Euro 2024? If so, drop us a message, we respect you and also empathise with your bank balance in equal measures. RUNNING ORDER:00:30 The funniest and weirdest stories of the week, including Edinburgh United's Christmas party, Duncan Ferguson partying in the stands and Declan Gallagher's photoshoot.13:56 The news stories from this week, including Scotland selling out their Euro 2024 allocation, Lawrence Shankland gives the finger to Aberdeen fans and how our international stars are getting on. 30:01 Rangers v Aberdeen, League Cup Final preview with Fin and Gary.45:20 Premiership round up, including Kilmarnock's victory over Celtic and is time up for Stuart Kettlewell?59:51: The lower leagues, including the unfortunate own goal scored by James Berry's arse.

Creator and host Andy Bargh is joined by BEIN Sports commentator Calum Brown and the Scottish Football Show's Andrew Slaven to chat about Saturday's Euro 2024 draw. Who should Scotland hope to draw or avoid? The potential opponents are assessed and how will the other teams view us? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the final week of the most incredible qualification campaign, can Scotland bow out on a high against Georgia and Norway?Tartan Scarf's Gordon Sheach joins Andrew Slaven, Findlay Marks and Laura Brannan for the build up to another Scotland double header.Meanwhile, Kilmarnock look set to bin their plastic pitch, Aberdeen are up in arms over their unfair treatment going into the League Cup Final and have you heard the real reason John McGinn celebrates with goggles over his eyes?Oh, and Robbie Neilson is now officially a fanny. Tune in to find out why.RUNNING ORDER:00:00 - INTRO03:50 - FUNNIES11:24 - NEWS35:59 - SCOTLAND58:00 - OUTROGET IN TOUCH:• Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tsfspodcast• Follow Laura Brannan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/_LauraBrannan• Follow Findlay Marks on Twitter: https://twitter.com/findlaymarks• Follow The Tartan Scarf on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheTartanScarf

After the incredible display by Rangers away in Dundee, pyro has been a hotly debated topic again across our game.While most of the coverage has been incendiary (no pun intended), we wanted to try to move the conversation forward and look at whether safe pyro can ever be introduced in Scotland, so Andrew Slaven and Laura Brannan caught up with Tommy Cordsen, a Danish expert on pyrotechnics who invented Tifontaine; a form of cold pyro. Andrew Slaven, Findlay Marks and Andy Bargh discuss all the latest happenings on the park as well, as Aberdeen and Rangers booked their places in the first Cup Final of the season.Celtic, meanwhile, extended their lead at the top of the table in the Premiership. The Parkhead club's decision to extend their ban of the Green Brigade to home matches as well has gathered much attention off the park, but are they justified in their actions?And St Johnstone have acted swiftly in appointing Craig Levein as their new manger, but will his appointment lead to division amongst Saints fans?RUNNING ORDER:00:00 - Intro03:46 - Funnies08:50 - St Johnstone appoint Craig Levein as their new manager14:27 - Celtic ban the Green Brigade from all fixtures21:47 - Cold pyro with Danish pyrotechnic expert Tommy Cordsen 34:17 - Viaplay League Cup semi-final reaction39:17 - SPFL Premiership round-up43:49 - SPFL Championship, League 1 & League 2 round-up46:58 - OutroGET IN TOUCH:• Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tsfspodcast• Follow Laura Brannan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/_LauraBrannan• Follow Findlay Marks on Twitter: https://twitter.com/findlaymarks• Follow Andy Bargh on Twitter: https://twitter.com/findlaymarks• Follow Tifontaine on online: https://tifontaine.com/

There were a few ‘mares over the weekend. Aberdeen's 3-1 win at Ibrox proved to be the final nail in the coffin for Michael Beale who will now be replaced by Steven Davis in the dugout.The host broadcaster chose not to televise any game… which is a shame considering there were a couple of classics in there.And the SPFL's League Cup semi final ticket allocation is controversially denying Hearts a 50/50 split of Hampden.But in more positive news, we're joined by commentary royalty as Derek Rae and Rory Hamilton tell us about how they got into the industry, some of their most iconic moments and what actually goes into their pre match preparation. Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks are back with the 10th episode of the season, giving you the lowdown on all the Scottish football stories.RUNNING ORDER:00:00 - Intro00:27 - The best of this week's funny stories.03:25 - A round up of this week's biggest news stories, including Hearts' disappointing ticket allocation for the League Cup semi-final, a complete blackout on Premiership matches being broadcast on TV at the weekend, and Lewis Ferguson's Serie A journey going to the next level.16:21 - Premiership round up, including Michael Beale's final match in charge of Rangers and Celtic's late, late, late, late show at Fir Park.European preview, covering Celtic, Rangers and Aberdeen's tough tests this week.29:37 - We're joined by Scottish commentating royalty in the form of Derek Rae and Rory Hamilton to chat about their careers, their favourite moments and what makes a good commentator in the modern game.61:01 - OutroGET IN TOUCH:• Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tsfspodcast• Follow Andrew Slaven on Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewslaven7• Follow Laura Brannan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/_LauraBrannan• Follow Findlay Marks on Twitter: https://twitter.com/findlaymarks• Follow Derek Rae on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RaeComm• Follow Rory Hamilton on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HamiltonRory

It's the international break and it's a huge one for Scotland. We could actually qualify for Euro 2024 if results go our way… not that we're getting carried away or anything.We look ahead to the qualifier against Cyprus and the 150th anniversary friendly match against England with Gordon Sheach from The Tartan Scarf.We also look back on the weekend action, including the referee howler that denied Kilmarnock a point, Celtic winning the first Old Firm game of the season, Michael Beale's shoogly peg, St Mirren and St Johnstone's dramatic late equalisers and Motherwell sitting joint top of the Premiership.Also, have you heard about Ryan Kent's crocodiles? And Hamilton Accies' two Twitter accounts? Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks have you covered for another week of Scottish football chat.RUNNING ORDER:00:00 - Intro00:28 - The best of this week's news and funnies, including Killie's season-ticket record being smashed and Dundee United becoming the latest club to instigate a dedicated singing section to match days.16:59 - Reaction to what lies in wait for Celtic, Rangers and Aberdeen in their respective European group stages.27:41 - Premiership round-up40:56 - Cyprus & England preview with Gordon Sheach from The Tartan Scarf52:16 - OutroGET IN TOUCH:• Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tsfspodcast• Follow Andrew Slaven on Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewslaven7• Follow Laura Brannan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/_LauraBrannan• Follow Findlay Marks on Twitter: https://twitter.com/findlaymarks• Follow The Tartan Scarf on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheTartanScarf

Well that didn't take long, did it? The first managerial casualty of the season has happened with the much maligned Lee Johnson being axed by Hibs after just three games of the league season. Matty Fairnie of the Longbangers podcast joins the show to review his tenure at Easter Road.With only a handful of days left before the transfer window closes, Sky Sports' Anthony Joseph gives us the latest gossip around the potential comings and goings around the SPFL this week.And with the pacesetters starting to make themselves known in the divisions below the Premiership, we look who's making an impression at the right and wrong end of the Championship, League One and League Two tables.Andrew Slaven is joined by Melbourne City's Findlay Marks and Sky Sports' Anthony Joseph to unpack all the latest goings on from our own wee corner of The Beautiful Game.RUNNING ORDER:00:00 - Intro00:27 - The best of this week's news and funnies, including Lewis Ferguson's smashing it in Serie A, Kemar Roofe's surprising holiday plans, and Scottish football legends partying with the best of them in Ibiza.06:29 - Lee Johnson's sacking by Hibs, with Matty Fairnie from the Longbangers podcast.19:29 - Do we give managers enough time in the modern game?22:42 - Premiership round-up34:18 - Transfer Tavern42:10 - Championship, League One and League Two round-up45:58 - OutroGET IN TOUCH:• Follow us on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/tsfspodcast• Follow Andrew Slaven on Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewslaven7• Follow Findlay Marks on Twitter: https://twitter.com/findlaymarks• Follow Anthony Joseph on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnthonyRJoseph• Follow Matty Fairnie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattyfairnie

Kilmarnock continue their blistering start to the new season with the scalp of Celtic in the Viaplay Cup, but is it just a blip from Brendan Rodgers' side or is there cause for concern for the season ahead?St Johnstone fans may be delighted for a weekend off after a disastrous start to their campaign, but is Steven MacLean on a hiding to nothing this season regardless? We hear from football betting analyst, podcaster and Saints fan Greg Browning to find out.And with Rangers, Hearts and Hibs all successfully navigating their way through to their respective final qualifying rounds in Europe, we're starting to dream about having five sides in the group stages.Andrew Slaven is joined by Melbourne City's Findlay Marks and The Herald's Euan Booth Robertson to unpack all the latest goings on from our own wee corner of The Beautiful Game.RUNNING ORDER:00:30 The best of this week's news and funnies, including over-zealous videographers, celebrating in bars where you're outnumbered and Scotland's footballing legacy in Argentina.10:19 Is it ok to celebrate England losing?15:05 League Cup roundup.21:12 St Johnstone's grim start to the season, with Saints fan Greg Browning.34:13 What lies ahead for Rangers, Hearts, Hibs and Aberdeen in Europe, including the John McGinn derby.42:26 Queen of the South v Annan Athletic in the first ever competitive Dumfriesshire Derby. 44:15 OutroGET IN TOUCH:• Follow us on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/tsfspodcast• Follow Andrew Slaven on Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewslaven7• Follow Findlay Marks on Twitter: https://twitter.com/findlaymarks• Follow Euan Booth Robertson on Twitter: https://twitter.com/EuanBRobertson• Follow Greg Browning on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Browning84Greg

Lee Johnson is back with the iconic soundbites this week, but are they enough to inspire his side on the European stage?Hibs go to Switzerland ahead in their Conference League tie while Hearts host their return leg against Rosenborg at Tynecastle. Rangers are also in midweek action, playing for a Champions League play off spot against Servette.Andrew Slaven is joined by West Ham's Laura Brannan and Sky Sports' Andrew Dickson to look ahead to the European ties and chat to Hearts commentator and podcast producer of Scarves Around the Funnel, Laurie Dunsire.They also dissect the best stories, including Keiran Tierney's Arsenal future, Steven McLean's harsh St Johnstone words and did you see Martin O'Neill rivalling Rod Stewart for the best cup draw shenanigans? RUNNING ORDER:01:41: The best of this week's news and funnies, including Martin O'Neill, Dick Campbell and David Moyes08:10 Should Keiran Tierney get out of Arsenal for his own good?14:08 Laurie Dunsire on Hearts' start to Europe and the league.28:45 Hearts and Rangers are also playing in Europe this week.42:40 The best of the rest from the SPFL this weekend, including was Steven McLean too harsh on his players?49:33 Outro

A big decision is looming for Scottish football as clubs will soon vote on the proposed new Conference League and addition of B teams at tier five.With Aberdeen turning down the chance to submit a Colts team, Andrew Slaven, Findlay Marks and Andy Bargh look at the impact this story could have on our game. It's also award season, as Celtic tidy up at the PFA POTY awards. Hamilton Accies pull off a ridiculous comeback in their play off semi final, but their fight for survival isn't over yet. And elsewhere, the SWPL comes to a dramatic conclusion this weekend. It's tight at the top, but who will grab the glory?RUNNING ORDER:00:37 - [Part 1] News & Funnies13:13 - [Part 2] Colt Teams and the prospective new division24:06 - [Part 3] Previewing the dramatic conclusion to the SWPL season30:43 - [Part 4] SPFL Round-upGET IN TOUCH:• follow us on Twitter

In the second of three stand-alone shows this month we're celebrating the incredible achievements of Scottish sides reaching major European finals as they mark landmark anniversaries this year.In this episode, we're focusing on Rangers and their unlikely and, ultimately, unlucky run to the UEFA Cup Final in the 2007/08 season.Andrew Slaven and Findlay Marks caught up with former Rangers midfielder Kevin Thomson - an integral part of the side that made it all the way to Manchester - to hear his recollections from that legendary campaign.

Is winning the league a good enough reason to invade the sacred grass? Join the team as they debate the championship-winning codes of conduct.BT Sport's Andrew Slaven, West Ham's Laura Brannan and football filmmaker Findlay Marks are back again for the latest helping of Scottish football's news and funny stories.You might have noticed you could watch the FA Cup semi finals on TV at the weekend, but not any of our own exciting fixtures that were playing at the same time. We look at why the English FA broke their own blackout rules and how it's impacting the Scottish game.Meanwhile, the Premiership split saw St Mirren and Hibs bag the spots in the top six, while Livingston missed out again. But could more be done to market this stage of the season?Stirling Albion finally made it over the line and clinched the League Two Championship, hear from manager Darren Young on the achievement. And who's going to make it out of this weekend's Scottish Cup semi finals? It's Falkirk v Inverness Caledonian Thistle on Saturday, before Rangers v Celtic on Sunday.RUNNING ORDER:01:42: Andrew tells us what it's like to produce a live title-winning game for the TV.04:49: Pitch invasions, are they harmless or disrespectful?10:35: News stories and funny stories, including what is going on with the blackout breach.18:08: We breakdown The Split, what happened and what the league should be doing to sell it better.25:34: SPFL round up, from Motherwell taking points off Celtic right down to Brechin City winning the Highland League.32:00: Hear from Stirling Albion manager Darren Young.36:05: The Scottish Cup semi final previews.GET IN TOUCH:• follow us on Twitter• follow Andrew Slaven on Twitter• follow Laura Brannan on Twitter• follow Findlay Marks on Twitter

As yet another top flight manager loses his job, the team ask if the panic button is being pushed too hastily these days. BT Sport's Andrew Slaven is joined by West Ham video producer Laura Brannan and football editor Findlay Marks for yet another week of the biggest, the best and the downright ugliest stories across Scottish football.Eight Premiership managers have been sacked so far this season, with Callum Davidson the latest to depart St Johnstone. But is it justified?Meanwhile, Dunfermline manager James McPake joins the team to reflect on not only winning the League One title but also how he's grown as a manager a year on from being hastily let go himself, from Dundee.Who actually wants to host Euro 2028? The SFA unfortunately. They seem happy with Hampden being the only Scottish stadium as the UK and Ireland "dangerously join forces" with a bid to host the tournament.And is it socially acceptable to listen to the football on the radio when you're at a wedding? We're asking all the important questions this week.RUNNING ORDER  00:42 - PART 1 - News & Funnies: Jurgen Klinsmann in Kilmarnock, hating on the Team GB Euro 2028 bid, and listening to 'Open All Mics' at a wedding.   15:58 - PART 2 - Sacking Managers: As Callum Davidson became the eighth manager to lose his job in the top flight this season, we ponder if managers are getting enough time in the job these days. 26:52 - PART 3 - SPFL Round-up: Dundee United are coming in to form at just the right time, Stirling Albion are tantalisingly close to League Two glory, and does anyone actually want to win the Championship?  33:38 - PART 4 - James McPake: In a hugely candid interview, Dunfermline boss James McPake chats to us about his side's title win, the ignominy of getting the sack, and why he's loving life in Fife.    GET IN TOUCH:• follow us on Twitter• follow Andrew Slaven on Twitter• follow Laura Brannan on Twitter• follow Findlay Marks on Twitter

In a week when two lower league titles could be wrapped up, things are far from settled in the top two divisions.    BT Sport's Andrew Slaven, West Ham producer Laura Brannan and football filmmaker Findlay Marks break down the latest chaos across all four Scottish  divisions.    Hearts have sacked manager Robbie Neilson after six defeats in seven games, while Dundee United boss Jim Goodwin earned his first win in charge, with a huge result in the relegation battle.    Motherwell are on fire on the pitch, but a national newspaper had fans in a panic when they reported the wrong Mark McGhee would be taking on the vacant CEO role.    Elsewhere, Queen's Park are getting stage fright, Partick Thistle are scoring for fun and could this be a record-breaking year for the team that wins the Championship?    Dunfermline are closing in on winning the League One trophy, and we're joined by The Total Soccer Show's Graham Ruthven ahead of Stirling Albion's imminent League Two title win.    RUNNING ORDER  00:31 - PART 1 - News & Funnies: Mark McGhee heading to Motherwell! No, not that one... Allan McGregor squirting Lucozade at ballboys, and Andy Robertson.........baby.  09:57 - PART 2 - Hearts: Jambos fans have got their way in the end, but is this really the best time to have given Robbie Neilson his marching orders?  19:02 - PART 3 - SPFL Round-up: Old Firm fallout, Dundee Utd finally getting a win, and trying to stay across the madness that is the cinch Championship.  27:13 - PART 4 - Stirling Albion: As the Binos close in on their first ever League Two title, we're joined by The Total Soccer Show's Graham Ruthven for the lowdown on their terrific season.       GET IN TOUCH:• follow us on Twitter• follow Andrew Slaven on Twitter• follow Laura Brannan on Twitter• follow Findlay Marks on Twitter• follow Graham Ruthven on Twitter

Go back to the late 90s this week, with some VHS memories, Jambo Number Five and Blue DabaDeeDabaDerek McInness.    BT Sport's Andrew Slaven, West Ham producer Laura Brannan and football filmmaker Findlay Marks are back in your ears once again to bring you the best (and worst)  things from the past week in Scottish football. It's the only podcast where you can hear about varifocal lenses, El Hadji Diouf and recording sports news bulletins off the telly in one place...    As domestic football returned once again, we dive into the biggest talking points from the SPFL, including a graffitied Tynecastle, a rejuvenated Pittodrie, and record-breakers at Ibrox and Fir Park.    And after their impressive result against Hearts last weekend, we're joined by Scott McClymont, former Head of Media at Kilmarnock, to discuss the Rugby Park side's season so far and whether he thinks they'll survive the drop as the league season draws to a close.  RUNNING ORDER  00:44 - PART 1 - Intro: Coming back down to earth after the international break, being a football geek, and 90s football VHS tapes.  06:41 - PART 2 - Funnies: Getting sent off on purpose, refusing to pay for varifocal lenses in Arbroath, and the best toxic opinions on Scottish football from Twitter.  15:03 - PART 3 - News: Barry Robson to keep his Dons dream going, Allan McGregor 500 not out at Rangers, and why we should follow the French when it comes to pyro.  21:33 - PART 4 - SPFL Round-up: Should Hearts fans really be ragin' at Robbie Neilson? Do penalties count for less in a goal tally? And just how do Hamilton bounce back from conceding SEVEN away to Dundee?  21:33 - PART 5 - Kilmarnock: Killie's former Head of Media, Scott McClymont, gives us the lowdown on Derek McInnes' first season back in the top flight and his hopes around their Premiership survival.    GET IN TOUCH:• follow us on Twitter• follow Andrew Slaven on Twitter• follow Laura Brannan on Twitter• follow Findlay Marks on Twitter• follow Scott McClymont on Twitter

It's the big one! Relive Scotland's incredible 2-0 win over Spain with Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks.    Hot off the press - just hours after the returning from Hampden - the team look back on a dream start to the Euro 2024 qualifying campaign.    And it wasn't just Scotland celebrating a huge weekend, Hamilton Academical had their own party after lifting the Challenge Cup.    It was such a good party, some players turned up for training the next day still in their match kit… Accies manager John Rankin gives the full lowdown on what happened after the final whistle - definitely not one to miss.    RUNNING ORDER  00:41 - PART 1 - WE'RE GOING TO GERMANY: Reaction to Scotland's incredible 2-0 victory over Spain and collecting 6 points in their opening Euro 2024 Group A qualifying matches. 28:08 - PART 2 - News: Ex-pros trying Irn Blu for the first time, sh*thousery in charity matches, and aggro in derby matches. 35:22 - PART 3 - Hamilton Academical: Accies boss John Rankin joins us to relive the glory of his side's SPFL Trust Trophy victory over Raith Rovers.    GET IN TOUCH:• follow us on Twitter• follow Andrew Slaven on Twitter• follow Laura Brannan on Twitter• follow Findlay Marks on Twitter• follow John Rankin on Twitter

Crazy kick off times, closing away ends and a strip that costs “NINETY f***ing pounds?!” …we're asking, in our best Helen Lovejoy voice, won't somebody PLEASE think of the fans?Join BT Sport's Andrew Slaven, Sky Sports' Anthony Joseph and football filmmaker Findlay Marks for your latest dose of Scottish football.The team look ahead to Scotland's EURO 2024 qualifying campaign which gets underway with a home double header against Cyprus and Spain.They also question whether the new 150th anniversary shirt is worth an eye-watering £90. Meanwhile, the Scottish Cup semi final fixtures have been announced, with Inverness Caledonian Thistle fans expected to travel to Glasgow for a 12:15 kick off. Should the game even be held in Glasgow?And will the Old Firm derby ever be the same again… Celtic and Rangers have both made the decision to lock out away supporters at their last respective match against each other this season. But is that what the fans really want?*Episode contains swearing at 34:57*RUNNING ORDERPart 1: (00:00) IntroPart 2: (01:57) The best of the weekend's funny storiesPart 3: (05:28) Who scheduled the Scottish Cup semi finals?Part 4: (12:13) The Old Firm away end battle, who's to blame?Part 5: (24:32) Scotland start their road to Germany, but the fans are now too skint to go with them.GET IN TOUCH:• follow us on Twitter• follow Andrew Slaven on Twitter• follow Findlay Marks on Twitter• follow  on Anthony Joseph on Twitter

Join BT Sport's Andrew Slaven as he is once again flanked by West Ham's Senior Producer Laura Brannan and football film-maker Findlay Marks to discuss the latest goings on in Scottish football.    This week marks the 10th anniversary of St Mirren's incredible League Cup triumph of 2013. Lifelong Buddie Div MacDonald, best known in the Twitter world as Pie and Bovril, joins us to recount his memories of that day, including his eternal regret in missing out on the whole St Mirren team celebrating in the local pub.   With plans of potential reconstruction happening around the lower leagues circulating this week, we discuss if the changes mooted would be positive for the game.    And with the news of Angus Gunn's call up to the Scotland squad for the upcoming Euro 2024 qualifiers against Cyprus and Spain, we once again revisit whether or not he should have been considered by Steve Clarke in the first place after representing England 28 times at youth level.    RUNNING ORDER  00:36 - PART 1 - Intro: Duncan Ferguson, vegan croissants and mascots being very respectful.  06:58 - PART 2 - Scottish Cup: Falkirk set up semi-final with ICT, Rangers and Celtic  will meet again too.  10:00 - PART 3 - Angus Gunn: Should Steve Clarke be calling up the former England keeper for the national team?    24:09 - PART 4 - Lower Leagues Reconstruction: What are the potential benefits and drawbacks to the rumoured new fifth tier of the league set-up?  42:06 - PART 5 - St Mirren: A decade on from their League Cup triumph, Div MacDonald joins us to relive the glory for the Buddies that day.  GET IN TOUCH:• follow us on Twitter• follow Andrew Slaven on Twitter• follow Laura Brannan on Twitter• follow Findlay Marks on Twitter• follow Pie & Bovril on Twitter

BT Sport's Andrew Slaven is once again flanked by West Ham's Senior Producer Laura Brannan and football film-maker Findlay Marks to discuss the latest goings on in Scottish football this week.  Jim Goodwin didn't have the best start to life as Dundee United manager as his former side Aberdeen took all three points at Tannadice. We round up all the best (and worst) moments of the Premiership.  After comments made by Inverness Caley Thistle's CEO Scot Gardiner, we discuss if piracy really is to blame for lost revenue within the Scottish game.  And the legend that is Euan Booth Robertson joins us again as we cast our eye over all the chaos unfolding on the pitch up and down the Championship, League One and League Two.  RUNNING ORDER  00:44 - PART 1 - Intro: Rangers are better than Man United,  Laura is 'The Roy Keane of Podcasts', and literally throwing the rule book at officials.  07:00 - PART 2 - News: Is piracy killing Scottish football?  16:20 - PART 3 - Premiership Round-Up: Goodwin finally sees Aberdeen win an away game, penalty to Rangers, and how is that DOGSO?  26:49 - PART 4 - Lower Leagues Round-Up: we're joined by Euan Booth Robertson from Football Scotland to catch up on all the incredible drama happening in the lower leagues.  GET IN TOUCH:• follow us on Twitter• follow Andrew Slaven on Twitter• follow Laura Brannan on Twitter• follow Findlay Marks on Twitter• follow Euan Booth Robertson on Twitter

BT Sport's Andrew Slaven is once again flanked by West Ham's Senior Producer Laura Brannan and football film-maker Findlay Marks to discuss the biggest and the daftest stories in Scottish football this week.  Celtic won the first major trophy of the season after beating Rangers in the Viaplay League Cup Final, but was it more to do with how good they were or how bad their Old Firm rivals were?  In the wake of Dundee United's 4-0 defeat to relegation rivals Ross County, we're joined by The Dode Fox Podcast's Ronnie Costello to try and figure out where The Terrors go from here as they battle to maintain their Premiership status.  And learn how you can play YOUR part in making the tifo for the next Scotland home game!  RUNNING ORDER  00:34 - PART 1 - Intro: Chocolate Buttons, Jamie Theakston and Sir Trevor Brooking  03:32 - PART 2 - News: Why we love MLS360, how you can donate to the next Scotland tifo, and why Darren Fletcher has failed as a parent  18:41 - PART 3 - League Cup Final: another walk in the park for Celtic and why Beale must learn quickly from his mistakes  27:17 - PART 4 - SPFL Round-Up: rouge cards, average free-kicks and doffing our cap to centurion Liam Kelly  33:25 - PART 5 - Dundee Utd: we're joined by Ronnie Costello from The Dode Fox podcast to discuss a season that's unravelling for The Tangerines as they look for their 3rd manage of the season  GET IN TOUCH:• follow us on Twitter• follow Andrew Slaven on Twitter• follow Laura Brannan on Twitter• follow Findlay Marks on Twitter• follow The Dode Fox Podcast on Twitter

Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks break down the biggest and the daftest stories in Scottish football this week. The first silverware of the season is up for grabs at the weekend, with Rangers and Celtic meeting in the League Cup Final. Anthony Haggerty from The Celtic Way and The Athletic's Jordan Campbell join the team to preview the Hampden showdown. Meanwhile, when is safe standing going to play a bigger part in the match day experience? Celtic fans are campaigning for a full stand that would start to emulate Borussia Dortmund's Yellow Wall.And elsewhere, Motherwell are closing in on their new manager, Lyndon Dykes is back in training and the legend that is John McGinn meets an even bigger legend. RUNNING ORDER00:28 - Intro05:59 - The best of the weekend stories13:01 - We want safe standing29:26 - Who's going to win the League Cup final?GET IN TOUCH:• follow us on Twitter• follow Andrew Slaven on Twitter• follow Laura Brannan on Twitter• follow Findlay Marks on Twitter• follow Jordan Campbell on Twitter• follow Anthony Haggerty on Twitter

Join BT Sport's Andrew Slaven, West Ham's Laura Brannan and football filmmaker Findlay Marks for all the latest greatness and guff about our wonderful game!With Rangers' "gift" of a goal to Partick Thistle on the back of scoring one through seemingly ungentlemanly means, we ask whether football is becoming too polite.Elsewhere in the Scottish Cup, struggling Motherwell lost to Championship Raith Rovers and then lost their manager. We chat to The Herald's Graeme McGarry, who's also a season ticket holder at Fir Park, just what the heck is going on with The Steelmen.And find our what our VAR decision is on The Green Brigade's banner from the weekend...RUNNING ORDERPart 1: (00:39) IntroPart 2: (06:50) The best of the weekend storiesPart 3: (16:25) Scottish Cup madness at IbroxPart 4: (25:52) Motherwell in chaos, with The Herald's Graeme McGarry  Part 5: (40:41) THE CHAMPIONSHIP IS AMAZINGGET IN TOUCH:• follow us on Twitter• follow Andrew Slaven on Twitter• follow Laura Brannan on Twitter• follow Findlay Marks on Twitter• follow Graeme McGarry on Twitter

The original team are back together to breakdown the latest stories in Scottish football.Join BT Sport's Andrew Slaven, West Ham's Laura Brannan and football filmmaker and editor Findlay Marks and decide for yourself what the right name for rock, scissors, paper is.Aberdeen are on the hunt for a new manager but still managed to put the sword into Motherwell at the weekend, leaving the relegation battle to really take shape.Queen's Park are flying high on the pitch but there's a lot of unrest off it right now. David Blair from Spider Talk Podcast gives us the lowdown. And what do you make of Alfredo Morelos' celebration in front of the Hearts home stand... surely it's ok to wind up opposition fans?RUNNING ORDERPart 1: (00:00) IntroPart 2: (07:03) The best of the weekend storiesPart 3: (13:41) Cheeky celebrations and fans leaving earlyPart 4: (24:54) The Aberdeen managerial shortlist  Part 5: (30:47) Are Motherwell better equipped to fight relegation now?Part 6: (35:54) David Blair chats about Queen's Park's league highs and cup lowsGET IN TOUCH:• follow us on Twitter• follow Laura Brannan on Twitter• follow Andrew Slaven on Twitter• follow Findlay Marks on Twitter• follow Spiders Talk Podcast on Twitter

Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks are here once again to talk all things Scottish football.   We round up all the latest action that took place domestically over the weekend, including Partick Thistle goalkeeper Jamie Sneddon's incredible injury time equaliser away to Cove Rangers in the Championship.  And COPA90's Eli Mengem joins Fin & Laura for a chat about the Socceroos - the team at the World Cup with the most SPFL-based players, as well as having two Scots-born lads in the squad - his love of international football and the soft spot he has for our own national team.    RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Intro, including all the latest news and craziness from the world of Scottish football (00m 42s) • PART 2: Domestic action round-up (09m 53s) • PART 3: Scotland, Socceroos and the World Cup, with COPA90's Eli Mengem (19m 18s) • PART 4: SPFL stars at the World Cup (42m 57s)  GET IN TOUCH: • follow us on Twitter • follow Andrew Slaven on Twitter • follow Laura Brannan on Twitter • follow Findlay Marks on Twitter• follow Eli Mengem on Twitter

The Premier League is back and so are Jimbo, Duncan Alexander, Adrian Clarke and Nooruddean Choudry.England are pegged back in Poland late on in a game where Gareth Southgate doesn't make any substitutions. Does the England manager have a tendency to freeze on the big stage?Scotland are the only home nation to win in midweek, a huge victory in Austria in World Cup qualifying, as Andrew Slaven describes all.The headlines in the Premier League look set to be dominated by Ronaldo's return to Old Trafford. And the clash of the bottom two as Arsenal host Norwich. Could defeat spell the end for Arteta?The panel are excited about Man City's goalkeeping situation and about seeing Harvey Elliott and Dan James in action at Elland Road.Plus People Just Do Nothing and people pinching throats. And Solskjaer and Szczesny – two of the best in the country.RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1: The return of Ronaldo (04m 30s)• PART 2a: Poland 1-1 England (16m 30s)• PART 2b: Austria 0-1 Scotland with Andrew Slaven (28m 00s)• PART 3a: Arsenal v Norwich preview (33m 00s)• PART 3b: Crystal Palace v Spurs preview (39m 00s)• PART 3c: Leicester v Man City preview (41m 30s)• PART 4: The rest of the Premier League weekend (45m 00s)• PART 5: The odds with Paddy Power (62m 30s)• PART 6: A change to your scheduled programming (65m 00s)SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR 33% OFF THE PRICE OF AN ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION• theathletic.com/totally GET IN TOUCH:• follow us on Instagram• find us on Facebook• send us a tweet: @TheTotallyShow PARISH NOTICES:• we're sponsored by Paddy Power - home of the Money Back Special READ STUFF ON OUR WEBSITE:• check out thetotallyfootballshow.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.