Podcasts about Dunfermline

Adama Sidibeh's departure to Stockport County has been confirmed, with a six-figure fee banked in return. After a Sidibeh-less Saints lost at home to Dunfermline, how crucial is it that he is replaced? And if it means spending the money received from Stockport, is that simply what must be done? On this week's Spoony Chop, Stuart Cosgrove, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton discuss Saints' need for a new striker, a poor performance against the Pars and the mounting pressure of Friday night's top of the Championship clash with Partick Thistle.

The Go Radio Football Show: 21st of January 2026. Don't miss it, PLAY and HIT SUBSCRIBE, and NEVER miss an episode! Paul Cooney, Andy Walker and Jamie Murphy answer your calls and dissect the biggest stories in Scottish Football today. Celtic's striker breakthrough, Rangers' European ambitions, transfer window manoeuvring, and the tightening race across the SPFL. With live reaction, ex‑player perspective, and a heavy load of breaking stories, this episode guides listeners through a crucial week in Scottish football. Key Highlights Celtic FINALLY land a striker Tomas Cvancara is in Scotland and ready to sign on loan. Celtic fans relieved after a full year without a serious Kyogo replacement. Discussion on whether Maswanhise (Motherwell) may also arrive. Rangers chasing coefficient points Ludogorets at Ibrox. Manager Danny Röhl on injuries, new signings, and tactical demands. Transfers heating up Across both clubs: Celtic still searching for a centre‑back & winger. Rangers monitoring exits and potential striker business. Danilo, Raskin, and others discussed as possible movers. Lewis Ferguson linked (speculatively) with a possible Celtic return to Scotland. Hearts rocked by major injuries Lawrence Shankland out 6–8 weeks. Cammy Devlin missing too. Massive implications ahead of the huge Hearts vs Celtic showdown. Cup shocks, controversy & weekend fixtures Stranraer–Queen's Park penalty shoot‑out chaos over an incorrectly‑registered keeper. Dunfermline shock Hibs. Focus on Motherwell's impressive season, Falkirk's rise, and Kilmarnock's struggles. Scottish stars shining abroad Bologna's use of Lewis Ferguson questioned — dropped recently despite being captain. McTominay adored in Italy. Young Scots thriving across Serie A. Raw honesty & great storytelling Andy and Jamie go deep on: Handling dressing‑room pressure. Being booed by your own fans. What it really feels like to be thrown into big games. Why Tynecastle is terrifying and brilliant in equal measure.   Follow us @thisisgoradio on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Tik Tok The Go Radio Football Show, weeknights from 5pm-7pm across Scotland on DAB, YouTube, Smart Speaker - launch Go Radio - and on the Go Radio App. IOS: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/go-radio/id1510971202 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.thisisgo.goradio&pcampaignid=web_share In Association with Burger King. Home of the Whopper, home delivery half time or full time, exclusively on the Burger King App  https://www.burgerking.co.uk/download-bk-app. For more Podcasts from Go Studios, head to: https://thisisgo.co.uk/podcasts/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ATeQD...

With Si Ferry off ill this week, Andy Halliday and Slaney lead the show with guests Scott Allan and Tony Watt as they discuss the big talking points from this weekend's Scottish Cup action with league leaders Hearts getting knocked out by Falkirk and Neil Lennon's Dunfermline causing a big upset at East End Park, knocking out his old Scottish Premiership side, Hibs!The lads also look ahead to the enormous top of the table clash at Tynecastle this weekend as Derek McInnes' side take on Celtic in a game that could potentially knock holders Celtic out of the title race? What does Martin O'Neill need to add to his squad in the days leading up to the game and what result would Rangers want as the continue their good form in the league? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stockport County have jumped to the head of the queue of Adama Sidibeh suitors. St Johnstone have already knocked back one bid from the EFL League One promotion chasers. Can - and should - they knock back further approaches too? On this week's Spoony Chop, Stuart Cosgrove, Eric Nicolson and Sean Hamilton discuss the pros and cons, along with the loan signing of Alfredo Agyeman from Falkirk, Bozo Mikulic's long-awaited return, Louis Lloyd's first Saints goal, KDM Evolution Trophy victory over Ross County, whether Simo Valakari was right to give his players a break in the aftermath and Saturday's Championship clash with Dunfermline.

With Si Ferry off ill this week, Andy Halliday and Slaney lead the show with guests Scott Allan and Tony Watt as they discuss the big talking points from this weekend's Scottish Cup action with league leaders Hearts getting knocked out by Falkirk and Neil Lennon's Dunfermline causing a big upset at East End Park, knocking out his old Scottish Premiership side, Hibs!The lads also look ahead to the enormous top of the table clash at Tynecastle this weekend as Derek McInnes' side take on Celtic in a game that could potentially knock holders Celtic out of the title race? What does Martin O'Neill need to add to his squad in the days leading up to the game and what result would Rangers want as the continue their good form in the league? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Go Radio Football Show: 19th of January 2026. Don't miss it, PLAY and HIT SUBSCRIBE, and NEVER miss an episode! Join Paul Cooney, Mark Guidi and Barry Ferguson as they tear into a packed weekend of Scottish Cup action, transfer window urgency, and two clubs heading in very different directions. Listeners get instant value with rapid‑fire insights, strong opinions, and inside‑track info on what's brewing behind the scenes at Celtic and Rangers. Rangers: Excitement, Expectations & A Growing Identity Rangers' new signings take centre stage — especially Skov Olsen, whose pedigree and style have Barry buzzing. Miovski's hat‑trick sparks debate: is this the turning point for a striker fans nearly wrote off? Squad trimming starts. Who's next out the door? Who should be? Danny Röhl's message is clear: confidence is building, physicality is returning, and silverware is the target. Celtic: Winning — but wobbling Despite three straight wins under Martin O'Neill, concern dominates the fan conversation. Transfer frustrations reaching boiling point — still no No.9, just 14 days left. Maswanhise from Motherwell? Fofana? Are these realistic? Are they good enough? O'Neill's calm exterior hides a pressing truth: Celtic must strengthen fast. Hearts up next — a season‑defining test. Hearts: Contenders or Under Pressure? Shankland's injury is a hammer blow — what does this mean for their title push? Devlin's absence compounds the issue. Remaining fixtures look brutal… and massively important. Scottish Cup Weekend Recap No seismic shocks… but Dunfermline knocking out Hibs definitely raised eyebrows. Falkirk's big moment, Airdrie's gritty progress, and Stenhousemuir's superb statement. Dundee's resurgence continues under Presley. Standout Caller Moments Fans deliver some of the episode's sharpest talking points: Requests for more Scottish players at Rangers spark debate about balancing pedigree with league know‑how. Celtic fan frustration peaks: "What's the transfer strategy?!” Is the board stuck in the past? Is Celtic's model outdated? The panel pull no punches. Beyond the SPFL AFCON chaos with Morocco and Senegal walking off — dissected and debated. Scotland confirmed for glamour friendlies vs Japan and Curaçao ahead of the World Cup. Lewis Ferguson vs Celtic on Thursday — family pride meets European pressure. Follow us @thisisgoradio on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Tik Tok The Go Radio Football Show, weeknights from 5pm-7pm across Scotland on DAB, YouTube, Smart Speaker - launch Go Radio - and on the Go Radio App. IOS: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/go-radio/id1510971202 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.thisisgo.goradio&pcampaignid=web_share In Association with Burger King. Home of the Whopper, home delivery half time or full time, exclusively on the Burger King App  https://www.burgerking.co.uk/download-bk-app. For more Podcasts from Go Studios, head to: https://thisisgo.co.uk/podcasts/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ATeQD...

Greg has what would be for many a dream job - a freelance football journalist. After moving to Saigon in January Greg planned to stay for only three months, but now going to be staying for the foreseeable future. He was recently featured in The Guardian writing about digital nomads which Greg is currently debating whether that label applies to him.As both avid football fans Greg and I had so much to talk about I've split this episode into two; the main episode on his life as a digital nomad and a BONUS episode with us talking about football, the influence of Asia on the English Premier League and why I became disillusioned with football because of the bigotry and sectarianism in Scotland. There are some interesting stories but if you're not into football this may not be of interest to you so I separated it from the main pod.In the main episode Greg shares how he came to live in Saigon after he started in Italy as a football journalist, and important advice and tips for anyone thinking about being a digital nomad. He shares the realities of being a digital nomad, both the benefits and drawbacks. Greg also talks about life in Saigon and answers the usual questions I ask each guest.In classic Saigon fashion, there is construction above us so at times you may hear some banging in this episode although Biscuit doesn't make an appearance this time!(And yes I called it Seven Million Podcasts near the end!)Celtic v Dunfermline Scottish Cup Final I talked about. I got it wrong, Dunfermline scored after 40 minutes, not 26.Check out the website Greg mentioned Nomad ListHere is Greg's article from The Guardian; The world is my office: why I chose to become a digital nomad worker.Follow Greg on Twitter @GregLeaFootball."Send me a message!"Support the show

Gordon Duncan, Hugh Keevins, Cammy Bell and Gordon Dalziel are in the studio as they bring you coverage of the Scottish Cup. With an early upset as Dunfermline beat Hibs 1-0. The boys bring you the rest of the days action with the top team around the ground with starting line-ups, half-time and full-time reports.Hugh is back with a Scottish Cup themed Half Time Teaser and another Who Am I? All of that before the phone lines open up.

The Go Radio Football Show: 16th of January 2026. Don't miss it, PLAY and HIT SUBSCRIBE, and NEVER miss an episode! Paul Cooney, Peter Grant and James McPake dive into a Scottish Cup weekend packed with storylines. From Rangers kicking off against Annan Athletic, to Celtic preparing for a tricky tie with Auchinleck Talbot, the panel break down the big fixtures, transfer rumours, and the emerging three‑way title race that's redefining the season. Key Highlights Scottish Cup Weekend Takes Centre Stage Rangers vs Annan preview and expected squad rotation. Celtic wary of a potential banana skin vs Auchinleck Talbot. Dunfermline vs Hibs tipped as one of the standout ties. The Three‑Way Title Race Hearts' incredible form keeps them top. Celtic's transfer frustrations and need for a striker. Rangers' strong early business and tactical evolution under Danny Rohl. Transfers, Targets & Speculation Celtic linked with Fafana, Otelli, and perennial talk of Callum Wilson. Motherwell and Aberdeen transfers discussed. Rangers outgoings and squad shaping (Dowell, Matondo, Cameron). Craig Gordon's Return Sparks Debate Praised as still Scotland's best keeper at 43. Could heavily influence the title run‑in. Emotional reactions to last‑minute heroics. Scottish Youth Football Debate Ignites A caller sparks a powerful conversation on: Lack of opportunities for young Scottish players. Failures in development pathways. Overreliance on foreign signings. Performance schools and grassroots decline. Nostalgia & Cup Stories Peter Grant relives Cup finals and big European nights. Memories of Aberdeen, Joe Miller, and those “sunny Hampden days.” Light-hearted stories about suits, travel delays, and mischief. Predictions & Bold Calls Peter and James give firm — and sometimes cheeky — scoreline predictions for the entire Cup card. Debates around Hibs, Dundee United, Falkirk, and Hearts' chances. Follow us @thisisgoradio on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Tik Tok The Go Radio Football Show, weeknights from 5pm-7pm across Scotland on DAB, YouTube, Smart Speaker - launch Go Radio - and on the Go Radio App. IOS: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/go-radio/id1510971202 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.thisisgo.goradio&pcampaignid=web_share In Association with Burger King. Home of the Whopper, home delivery half time or full time, exclusively on the Burger King App  https://www.burgerking.co.uk/download-bk-app. For more Podcasts from Go Studios, head to: https://thisisgo.co.uk/podcasts/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ATeQD...

The Go Radio Football Show: 13th of January, 2026. This is a catch-up version of the live, daily Go Radio Football show.  Don't miss it – PLAY and HIT SUBSCRIBE, and NEVER miss an episode! In this episode of The Go Radio Football Show, Paul Cooney is joined by Celtic Hero Andy Walker and ex Dunfermline and Dundee Manager James McPake. The panel discuss all the January transfer window drama, Celtic's urgent need for reinforcements, and Rangers' proactive approach to strengthening their squad. The conversation dives deep into Martin O'Neill's candid comments on recruitment challenges, the pressure on Celtic's board, and the growing optimism at Ibrox under Danny Röhl. Celtic's Transfer Turmoil: Martin O'Neill admits Celtic are “halfway through January with no signings,” sparking frustration among fans and pundits. Why is the striker search taking so long? Rangers on the Rise: Danny Röhl's Rangers notch five wins in a row and secure a £4M signing, signalling serious title ambitions. Could Skov Olsen be next? Title Race Heats Up: Hearts lead the pack, Rangers close in, and Celtic scramble to respond. Who really has the strongest squad? Fan Passion & Frustration: Callers vent about Celtic's lack of vision and share bold ideas for recruitment—including untapped talent in South America. Craig Gordon's Heroics: At 43, Gordon produces a save hailed as “Banks-esque.” Is he Scotland's No.1 for the World Cup? Accessibility Outrage: Disabled fans face shocking ticket allocation for the World Cup. A heartfelt plea for change. The Go Radio Football Show, weeknights from 5pm-7pm across Scotland on DAB,  YouTube, Smart Speaker and on the Go Radio App. IOS: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/go-radio/id1510971202  Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.thisisgo.goradio&pcampaignid=web_share  In Association with Burger King. Home of the Whopper, home delivery half time or full time, exclusively on the Burger King App  https://www.burgerking.co.uk/download-bk-app. Follow us @thisisgoradio on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Tik Tok  Watch the Replay on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCLAAmazjgY For more Podcasts from Go Studios, head to: https://thisisgo.co.uk/podcasts/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ATeQD... 

Send us your questions and thoughts by text!! Leave your name in the text!Hello and welcome to the Late Kick Off Football Podcast episode 187! It's a packed festive edition as the panel works through a busy weekend of football across Scotland and England.We begin north of the border with derby drama as Dunfermline leave Stark's Park with a 2-1 win over Raith Rovers, before Dundee United and Aberdeen share the points at Tannadice. From there, we segue into Moment of the Week, where we get on board again with the Dominic Calvert-Lewin runaway train (05:10), and David Raya making a stunning save to keep Arsenal in front against Brighton (07:15).Our first Premier League marquee matchup takes us to Selhurst Park, where a depleted Crystal Palace host Tottenham (09:30) and get emptied. We stay in London for late-Saturday drama at Stamford Bridge. Aston Villa come from behind to beat Chelsea 2–1, with Ollie Watkins once again haunting the Blues and Unai Emery's side matching a club-record winning run (18:50). It's then a capital hat-trick as we head to Brentford, where Kevin Schade's treble fires the Bees to a dominant 4–1 win over Bournemouth and into the top half of the table (31:40).We round things off with Two Things We Learned, Florian Wirtz finally opening his Premier League account for Liverpool (41:30), West Ham's growing relegation fears (42:35), Manchester City's latest creative force (49:35), and Ruben Amorim's puzzling tactical shift at Old Trafford (50:30).Finally, reluctantly, we acknowledge the Bin Juice Game of the Week – a truly grim goalless draw between Burnley and Everton (52:25), so much so that David Moyes didn't even attempt to sugar coat it.All reviews, likes, shares and of course listens are hugely appreciated! Why not leave a review right now, it only takes a second! Please follow and tag us on the socials :BlueSky - @TLKO https://bsky.app/profile/tlko.bsky.social X - @TLKOPod Instagram - Late Kick Off Football Podcast (@latekickoffpod) • Instagram photos and videos Thanks to all our contributors:Ciaran Fowler for the artwork!Ciaran Fowler for the logo! The intro music is a range of credits, the Thunderbirds, the Skids, and Sky Sports and Ray Hudson commentary... and of course Keith Ward! This podcast is in no way monetised (in fact it costs a fortune!).

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A Conference of Ideas Join indypodcasters Fiona and Marlene as they share their favourite moments from the Scottish Currency Group conference held in Dunfermline on 25th and 26th October. Featuring behind-the-scenes commentary and chats with presenters Craig Dalzell and Colin Fox, plus insights on Scotland's economic future, currency options, and more.   One key theme which emerged from several of the speakers was the issue of Foreign Direct Investment, which the Scottish Government seem to embrace enthusiastically while others watch with concern at the level of profits being extracted from Scotland due to extensive foreign ownership of land and assets.   Key topics: 00:01:25  Ian Stewart introduces the Conference of Ideas 00:08:23  Craig Dalzell explains the pins in the map 00:16:35  William Thompson - Scotgov has got the wrong approach 00:28:29  Robin McAlpine - recapturing the Scottish economy 00:43:44  Colin Fox - A vision for a better Scotland Find out more from the Scottish Currency Group's new website https://scg.scot watch all the sessions from the conference at https://www.youtube.com/@UCbTZJrFgbalSJTNMfrb0N6A  Read more from Scotonomics on Scotland's Sectoral balances here https://scotonomics.org/private-sector-debt-in-scotland/ #scottishcurrencygroup #scottishindependence #economics The Indypodcasters team produce a NEW podcast episode every Friday search for Scottish Independence Podcasts wherever you get your podcasts.  Remember to like and subscribe! Contact Us: indypodcasters@gmail.com  Visit our website https://scottishindypod.scot for blogposts, newsletter signup and more episodes Subscribe for free to our Youtube channel @scottishindypodExtra for more of our video footage and clips.  video premieres most Tuesdays at 8pm If you've enjoyed this podcast you might like to buy us a coffee?   https://ko-fi.com/scottishindependencepodcasts or choose us as your Easyfundraising good cause. Music: Inspired by Kevin MacLeod Scottish Independence Podcasts is pro independence but not party political.  Opinions expressed by guests do not necessarily represent our views.  

Heather Holloway, Jamie McDonald and James Cairney are here to chat about our two wins over St Johnstone and Dunfermline.

Send us your questions and thoughts by text!! Leave your name in the text!Hello and welcome to the Late Kick Off Football Podcast episode 182! The lads return with a packed show after another wild weekend across Scotland and the Premier League. We kick things off close to home, breaking down Dunfermline's gritty win over Morton, Aberdeen's narrow victory against Hearts, and Scotland's entertaining six-goal triumph over Denmark that takes them to the World Cup.From there, it's time for our “Moments of the Week”, featuring a bizarre bust-up at Old Trafford, a horrendous handball in Bournemouth, and a last-gasp penalty save that tipped Brighton's perfect PL symmetry.Our marquee matches deliver plenty of drama too: Arsenal's Eberechi Eze lights up the North London derby with a historic hat-trick; Harvey Barnes inspires Newcastle to a statement win over Manchester City; and Nottingham Forest shock a flat Liverpool at Anfield with a stunning 3-0 victory.We round things off with “One Thing We Learned”, including Leeds United's worrying habit of letting leads slip, an excellent Crystal Palace versus Rob Edwards, and Chelsea's growing midfield flexibility. And of course, we wrap up with our infamous “Bin Juice Game of the Week” – this time featuring a less-than-sparkling affair at Craven Cottage.All reviews, likes, shares and of course listens are hugely appreciated! Why not leave a review right now, it only takes a second! Please follow and tag us on the socials :BlueSky - @TLKO https://bsky.app/profile/tlko.bsky.social X - @TLKOPod Instagram - Late Kick Off Football Podcast (@latekickoffpod) • Instagram photos and videos Thanks to all our contributors:Ciaran Fowler for the artwork!Ciaran Fowler for the logo! The intro music is a range of credits, the Thunderbirds, the Skids, and Sky Sports and Ray Hudson commentary... and of course Keith Ward! This podcast is in no way monetised (in fact it costs a fortune!).

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A sickening late Dunfermline equaliser robbed St Johnstone of the chance to stretch their lead at the top of the Championship to five points. With Queen's Park next up at McDiarmid Park, what should Simo Valakari be doing with his team, which will be without Adama Sidibeh and Uche Ikpeazu? And how much pressure comes with the game before "the game" against Partick Thistle on November 22?

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St Johnstone picked up a comfortable three points against Airdrie thanks to Adama Sidibeh's best performance for the club. The Gambian striker notched a "perfect" hat trick to cap off a team performance that become more impressive as the game went on. Can he keep it up? Can Jonathan Svedberg further cement his place in the team? And can Saints find a "big brother" performance to see of Dunfermline at the weekend?

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Andrew Maclean is joined by Jim Duffy and Ross McCormack to discuss the weekend's big talking points in Scottish football, including Rangers' win over Kilmarnock and Celtic's defeat at Hearts. We hear from Celtic fans Robbie and Chris who want the manager changed and the recruitment process looked into. Kenny thinks Brendan Rogers got the tactics wrong at Tynecastle. Rangers fan Tom wanted to praise his side for going back to basics, alongside Paul who thinks Youssef Chermiti got his celebration wrong when scoring. There was also a Beat The Pundit tussle with Paddy in Dunfermline.

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Clay Stephens served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from October 1999 through September 2001. Clay shared many experiences serving a mission in Scotland, recounting details such as receiving his call while working a wildland fire in Montana and their pre-mission job earning money for the mission. Clay detailed various mission memories, including the MTC experience, cultural shock in Scotland, serving in areas like Dunfermline, Aberdeen, and Ayr, humorous pranks involving Elder Paul Williams, and the distinct leadership styles of President Clyde and President Wilkinson. Clay Stephens reflected that their mission was "the best experience" and a time that "changed the whole trajectory of my life."Clay currently lives in Paul, Idaho, with his wife and their 3 children.

Bonus podcast: In this What's On special episode, we shine a spotlight on four pro-independence events happening across Scotland over just three weeks — from currency and culture to peace and politics, there's something here for everyone. Indypodcasters Fiona and Marlene chat to the some of the event organisers for more behind the scenes details.

Hampden or bust? Crunch time in the League Cup quarter-finals.Phil Goodlad is joined by Moira Gordon and Cammy Bell to look ahead to the weekend's League Cup quarter-final games. They also preview Friday night's Championship match between St Johnstone and Dunfermline.

St Johnstone produced another statement win in their top of the table clash with Raith Rovers - but was Rovers boss Barry Robson right about his side not deserving to lose? In this week's Spoony Chop, Courier Sport Saints writer Eric Nicolson, plus Stuart Cosgrove and Sean Hamilton, discuss the ins-and-outs of a characterful performance and a big three points ahead of ANOTHER test against a team in form, when Dunfermline come to McDiarmid Park on Friday. Interested in local sport news, you can save now with The Courier Sport Pack. Keep up with the latest on your local team or sport with the latest news, opinion, match reports and so much more. Subscribe today for only £3 per month. Available exclusively on The Courier. Pay only for the sports you love with this special offer. Sign up today at https://www.thecourier.co.uk/subscribe/?tpcc=spoony

Mark, Scott & Joel Sked discuss the Hearts wins over Dunfermline and Hamilton in the Premier Sports Cup, before making some predictions for the new season. Sponsored by Forrest Hepburn […]

Phil Goodlad is joined by Scott McDermott and Cammy Bell to discuss Russell Martin as favourite for the Rangers manager job, we start to preview Scotland's clash with Iceland and Neil Lennon extends his stay at Dunfermline.

Dunfermline manager Neil Lennon sits down for a conversation with Brian McLauchlin about his life in the game, managing Celtic and Hibernian, and his future ambitions for the Fife club.

Thanks to Ryder, Alexandria, and Simon for their suggestions this week! Let's learn about three remarkable wading birds. Two of them are pink! Bird sounds taken from the excellent website xeno-canto. The goliath heron is as tall as people [picture by Steve Garvie from Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland - Goliath Heron (Ardea goliath), CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=12223810]: The roseate spoonbill has a bill shaped like a spoon, you may notice [picture by Photo Dante - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=42301356]: Flamingos really do look like those lawn ornaments [picture by Valdiney Pimenta - Flamingos, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=6233369]: Show transcript: Welcome to Strange Animals Podcast. I'm your host, Kate Shaw. This week we're going to learn about three large birds with long legs that spend a lot of time wading through shallow water, suggested by Ryder, Alexandria, and Simon. Wading birds tend to share traits even if they're not closely related, because of convergent evolution. In order to wade in water deep enough to find food, a wading bird needs long legs. Then it also needs a long neck so it can reach its food more easily. A long beak helps to grab small animals too. Having big feet with long toes also helps it keep its footing in soft mud. Let's start with Ryder's suggestion, the goliath heron. It's the biggest heron alive today, standing up to 5 feet tall, or 1.5 meters. That's as tall as a person! It only weighs about 11 lbs at most, though, or 5 kg, but its wingspan is over 7 ½ feet across, or 2.3 meters. It's a big, elegant bird with a mostly gray and brown body, but a chestnut brown head and neck with black and white streaks on its throat and chest. The goliath heron lives throughout much of sub-Saharan Africa, meaning south of the Sahara Desert, anywhere it can find water. It's happy on the edge of a lake or river, in a swamp or other wetlands, around the edges of a water hole, or even along the coast of the ocean. It usually stands very still in the water, looking down. When a fish swims close enough, the heron stabs it with its bill, pulls it out of the water, and either holds it for a while until the bird is ready to swallow the fish, or sometimes it will even set the fish down on land or floating vegetation for a while. It's not usually in a big hurry to swallow its meal. Sometimes that means other birds steal the fish, especially eagles and pelicans, but the goliath heron is so big and its beak is so sharp that most of the time, other birds and animals leave it alone. The goliath heron will also eat frogs, lizards, and other small animals when it can, but it prefers nice big fish. It can catch much bigger fish than other wading birds, and eating big fish is naturally more energy efficient than eating small ones. If a goliath heron only catches two big fish a day, it's had enough to eat without having to expend a lot of energy hunting. This is what a goliath heron sounds like: [goliath heron call] Alexandria's suggestion, the roseate spoonbill, is also a big wading bird, but it's very different from the goliath heron. For one thing, it's pink and white and has a long bill that's flattened and spoon-shaped at the end. It's only about half the size of a goliath heron, with a wingspan over 4 feet across, or 1.3 meters, and a height of about 2 ½ feet, or 80 cm. That's still a big bird! It mostly lives in South America east of the Andes mountain range, but it's also found in coastal areas in Central America up through the most southern parts of North America. Unlike the goliath heron, which is solitary, the roseate spoonbill is social and spends time in small flocks as it hunts for food. It likes shallow coastal water, swamps, and other wetlands where it can find it preferred food. That isn't fish, although it will eat little fish like minnows when it catches...

Shaughan McGuigan and Craig G Telfer team up for the first time in four weeks to cast their eyes over the best and worst of Scottish football. The pair review the SPFL Trust Trophy final between Livingston and Queen's Park, discuss another damaging week for Hamilton Academical, examine the race for the League 1 title, and marvel at Martin Rennie's knucklepuck free-kick in Clyde's win at Stranraer. 0:00 Start 03:30 SPFL Trust Trophy final 21:00 Queen's Park deep dive 37:30 Hamilton Accies misery 48:30 Victor Wanyama's Dunfermline debut 53:30 League One title race 01:09:30 Clyde's dramatic win Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Martin Dowden is joined by Rory Loy and Dundee journalist George Cran to look back at Dunfermline's win against Livingston and discuss what's going on with Dundee, Dundee Utd and St Johnstone.

All the very best bits from the weekend's Off the Ball shows put together to create the most petty and ill informed podcast available. Dunfermline, Speedway, Disastrous Debuts, Mother's Day, Terracing Teaser and Trump XI with James McPake, John McGillivary and Lyndsay Hamilton joining Stuart, Tam and Ray Bradshaw

The SPFL Scottish Premiership was back with a bang this week as Dundee and Rangers played out a thriller at Dens with a late goal in injury time from Dessers sealing a 4-3 win! The lads also discuss the action from the other games as well as Victor Wanyama's debut nightmare for Dunfermline as he was red carded in a 3-0 defeat for Neil Lennon against his old captain, Scott Brown!#Football #Podcast #Rangers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The SPFL Scottish Premiership was back with a bang this week as Dundee and Rangers played out a thriller at Dens with a late goal in injury time from Dessers sealing a 4-3 win! The lads also discuss the action from the other games as well as Victor Wanyama's debut nightmare for Dunfermline as he was red carded in a 3-0 defeat for Neil Lennon against his old captain, Scott Brown!#Football #Podcast #Rangers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a minging Saturday of weather on this weekend's Clyde 1 Superscoreboard - with six big games kicking off across Scotland's top two divisions. Gordon Duncan, Hugh Keevins, Marvin Bartley and Gordon Dalziel are in the studio, with the top team around the grounds .Celtic take on Hearts, Aberdeen face Motherwell, Hibs host St Johnstone, and St Mirren are against Kilmarnock. We're dipping into the Scottish Championship for Ayr United vs. Dunfermline, and building up to the late kick-off tonight for Dundee against Rangers.

The domestic football returns this weekend and so does the Right In The Coupon team as Si Ferry, Slaney, James McFadden, Derek Ferguson and Gordon Dalziel discuss all the latest talking points coming out of Scottish Football from the week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Martin Dowden is joined by Rory Loy and Moira Gordon as we discuss the injury to Celtic goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel, Victor Wanyama's move to Dunfermline, the rise of Nicolas Raskin and the Scotland under-21 side.

The domestic football returns this weekend and so does the Right In The Coupon team as Si Ferry, Slaney, James McFadden, Derek Ferguson and Gordon Dalziel discuss all the latest talking points coming out of Scottish Football from the week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Martin Dowden is joined by Mark Atkinson of The Scotsman and Livingston defender Ryan McGowan as we discuss Neil Lennon's unveiling as Dunfermline manager, the Championship title race and we take a deeper look at Hearts this season.

Gordon Duncan is joined by Marvin Bartley & Simon Donnelly as they react to the news that former Celtic midfielder Victor Wanyama has become Neil Lennon's first signing as Dunfermline manager, They also discus the rumour that Rangers can sign Vaclav Cerny for £5.5 Million and we put their brains to the test with Beat The Pundit and a Full Time Teaser.

Ray Bradshaw is joined by Craig Telfer and Stephen McGowan to pore over what went wrong for Scotland against Greece and we take a look at the Championship as Livingston host Falkirk and Neil Lennon takes over at Dunfermline.

Gordon Duncan is joined by Gordon Dalziel and Ross McCormack to look back on the main talking points in Scottish football. We hear from Brian in Mosspark who thinks Scotland should give youngsters a chance Ricky and Paddy who have their say on Neil Lennon being appointed Dunfermline manager and a Beat The Pundit game with Gordon in Motherwell that went the distance

Amy Canavan is joined by Rory Loy and Greek football podcaster Stephen Kountourou as we discuss the fallout from Sunday's derbies, Dunfermline sacking manager Michael Tidser and hear all about Scotland's Nations League opponents, Greece.