Podcasts about Hampden

Si Ferry, Slaney, Derek Ferguson and Gordon Dalziel look back on Sebastien Pocognoli's first game as Scotland National Team Manager at Hampden which resulted in an early red-card for Jack Hendry and a 3-0 defeat to Switzerland. The lads discuss whether there's been enough positive signs so far to suggest we can finish the international camp on a high with wins over North Macedonia and Slovenia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us Fan MailWelcome to Decades Distilled: Deeper Dives, a new bonus series where we revisit some of the decades we've explored and take a closer look at the stories, trends and ideas we didn't have time to fully unpack the first time around.For our first Deeper Dive, Kurt is joined by historian, writer and broadcaster Colin Hampden White to revisit the whisky world of the 1990s.It was a fascinating turning point for whisky. Blended Scotch still ruled the shelves, but single malts were finding a wider audience, independent bottlers were introducing drinkers to entirely new flavors, and years of oversupply meant there was some remarkable whisky waiting to be discovered.Drawing on Colin's own experiences drinking across Germany, Kenya and Scotland, he and Kurt explore how whisky culture evolved throughout the decade, from discovering single malts in Edinburgh and Glasgow bars to the rise of independent and cask-strength bottlings. They also look at why the blends of the era tasted so different, how the whisky industry has changed since, and what today's market might be able to learn from the 1990s.Pour yourself a dram and join us for our first Decades Distilled: Deeper Dive.

Scotland's honeymoon period under Sebastian Pocognoli has hit its first bump after a 3-0 defeat to Switzerland at Hampden. How much damage did Jack Hendry's early red card do, and should the result be judged in that context?David Currie, Rory Loy and Stephen McGowan assess whether Scotland's problems are deeper than one difficult night, with concerns over goals, clean sheets and key players finding form?Do we need to talk about John McGinn? and has the North Macedonia game now become a MUST win?00:02:33 — Red card turns Hampden sour00:04:08 — No goals, no wins and familiar frustrations00:08:14 — Oli McBurnie emerges as a bright spot00:10:02 — We need to talk about John McGinn00:14:48 — Is Pocognoli going to get the time he needs?00:21:40 — North Macedonia: opportunity or necessity?

The Go Radio Football Show: September 30th, 2026 with Scottish Gas.PLAY and HIT SUBSCRIBE, and NEVER miss an episode!Scotland's 3-0 defeat to Switzerland dominates the debate as Peter Grant joins Paul Cooney to dissect a frustrating night at Hampden. Despite the scoreline, there's optimism around new manager, with discussion on Scotland's tactical changes, the controversial red card, encouraging signs from the new system, and what comes next against North Macedonia. The conversation then broadens into a passionate debate about the future of Scottish football, youth development, school football, and why fewer youngsters are playing the game. Key HighlightsPeter Grant analyses Jack Hendry's early red card and how it changed the game.Positives from Scotland's new-look system under Rudi Pocognoli.Debate over Angus Gunn's performance and Scotland's goalkeeping options.Were Scotland denied key decisions involving McBurnie and McGinn?Strong reaction to Switzerland's quality and tactical discipline.A passionate discussion on the decline of youth football in Scotland.Why Peter Grant believes school football must return to the heart of player development.Calls for fewer substitutes and more opportunities for young players.Looking ahead to North Macedonia and Scotland's route back to winning ways.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/id1510971202Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.thisisgo.goradio&pcampaignid=web_shareFor more Podcasts from Go Studios, head to: https://thisisgo.co.uk/podcasts/

Jack Hendry's early red card pretty much ruined any chance of excitement or learning about Sebastian Pocognoli's style as Switzerland swatted us aside 3-0. McBurnie played well & Binks' debut was fine. Other than that, nothing to feel good or positive about after the encouragement in Slovenia. The boys chat about Gunn, McGinn, Hendry, options and more. Thanks for tuning in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you're feeling a little bit down this morning, don't worry. Just remember that we're not even halfway through the Great Autumn International Break of 2026™.Marcus and Luke are here to preview England's trip to the Czech Republic tonight, including some more mad quotes from Thomas Tuchel. Plus, Sébastien Pocognoli has his first game at Hampden as Scotland manager (despite former Uganda manager Bobby Williamson's best efforts), and Luke starts a campaign to correct the English pronunciation of Chile.Get your Football Ramble x Admiral kit here.Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. No cliches. No ex-pros like Peter Crouch or The Rest is Football. Just the funniest football conversation out there. Your guardian for the season, daily not weekly. Stick to the Ramble, totally. Choose the Ramble vs everyone else.Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League and Champions League season, covering Arsenal, Aston Villa, Bournemouth, Brentford, Brighton, Chelsea, Coventry City, Crystal Palace, Everton, Fulham, Hull City, Ipswich Town, Leeds United, Liverpool, Man City, Manchester United, Newcastle United, Nottingham Forest, Sunderland and Spurs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sebastian Pocognoli gets his first home game as Scotland head coach, but can his side rise to the challenge against a talented Switzerland team? David Currie is joined by Swiss football enthusiast Paddy Gunn and analyst John Walker to assess the threat posed by the visitors and examine where Scotland might find an edge.Is pressing high the key? Should Oli McBurnie lead the line? How important could Billy Gilmour be in unlocking the Swiss midfield? And with Hampden set for a big occasion, can Scotland produce a result against one of Europe's most consistent international sides?00:03:03 — Why Switzerland Are Taking Scotland Seriously00:05:15 — Just How Good Are the Swiss?00:09:09 — Scotland's Tactical Plan Explained00:12:16 — Does McBurnie Have to Start?00:15:56 — Life Without Granit Xhaka00:25:09 — Predictions for Hampden

Andy Halliday, Willie Miller and Tom English assess Scotland's disappointing Nations League defeat to Switzerland, in Pocognoli's first match at Hampden.

Gordon Duncan, Alex Rae and Gordon Dalziel, get your thoughts ahead of Sebastien Pocognoli's first home game, with Gabriel Antoniazzi live from Hampden. We hear how you're feeling about the Nations League clash - who do you want to see in the team? Are you feeling optimistic? Or do you still have your reservations?Plus, Beat the Pundit and a good test for the guys in the Full Time Teaser. Listen to previous shows on Rayo: https://hellorayo.co.uk/podcasts/superscoreboard/X: https://x.com/ClydeSSBInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/clyde1ssbFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/clyde1TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clydessb

The Go Radio Football Show: September 29th, 2026 with Scottish Gas.PLAY and HIT SUBSCRIBE, and NEVER miss an episode!As Scotland prepare for a huge Nations League clash with Switzerland at Hampden, the panel look ahead to a crucial test in the early days of Sebastien Pocognoli's reign. There's optimism around Scotland's new style, debate over the missed chances against Slovenia, and discussion on whether the national side can finally take the next step on the international stage. Plus, Lewis Ferguson opens up on his Rangers ambitions, while the team assess the latest talking points from Celtic and Ibrox. Key HighlightsScotland's encouraging start under Sebastien Pocognoli and what's already changed.Can Scotland turn promising performances into goals and victories?Predicted line-up changes ahead of the Switzerland showdown.Lewis Ferguson discusses his future and dream of playing for Rangers.Why Ferguson's next transfer feels increasingly inevitable.Debate on Scotland's attacking options, including McBurnie and Bowie.Celtic's European struggles and questions surrounding recruitment.Billy Gilmour's growing importance to Scotland's midfield.Score predictions and expectations ahead of a massive night at HampdenThe 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/id1510971202Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.thisisgo.goradio&pcampaignid=web_shareFor more Podcasts from Go Studios, head to: https://thisisgo.co.uk/podcasts/

Our very own Colin has been involved in a new podcast 'One For The Road' - and would very much appreciate anyone giving it a listen. The first few episodes will be published on The Gallant Few but you can find the new pod on all the usual places:Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1A9TyFRnRfzK9IFkv8KnkT?si=4c9aeca2c9fd42c2YouTube - https://youtube.com/@onefortheroad-pod?si=D5REs-myXO2CFmUlInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/onefortheroad_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsi=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The most petty and ill informed podcast in the world! All the best bits from Saturday's pre and post Slovenia Scotland shows with Stuart Cosgrove, Tam Cowan and Ray Bradshaw including the post-match thoughts of new boss Sebastien Pocognoli. How do you think the match went? Who would get into your Hampden XI - can you do better than Restricted View Keevins or Mason Mount Florida? Can you top a woman eating Wotsits while singing The Whole of the Moon as a memorable singing performance?

A goalless draw in Slovenia marked the beginning of Sebastian Pocognoli's reign as Scotland head coach, but what did we learn from the first glimpse of his new-look side?Jane Lewis is joined by Mark Atkinson to assess the positives, the problems and the potential. Was Scotland's more aggressive approach a sign of things to come? How impressive were debutants Robbie Ure and Stephen Welsh? Why did Billy Gilmour emerge as the standout performer and would a fully fit Scot McTominay walk straight back into the starting line-up?And with World Cup quarter-finalists Switzerland heading to Hampden, can Scotland take the next step in this new era or will a tougher test expose areas still needing work?00:01:20 — First impressions of the Pocognoli era 00:07:58 — Billy Gilmour takes centre stage 00:09:52 — The McTominay selection dilemma 00:12:23 — New faces: Robbie Ure and Stephen Welsh 00:16:11 — McBurney's Scotland return under the spotlight 00:18:54 — Switzerland arrive for Pocognoli's Hampden debut

Gordon Duncan, Andy Halliday and Roger Hannah look ahead to the second game of Sébastien Pocognoli's reign as Scotland manager. They talk about if there may be changes to the line-up for the game at Hampden against Switzerland on Tuesday night.They also talk about domestic matters with callers looking at where both Celtic and Rangers could improve after the international break.Plus, Beat the Pundit and a good test for the guys in the Full Time Teaser. Listen to previous shows on Rayo: https://hellorayo.co.uk/podcasts/superscoreboard/X: https://x.com/ClydeSSBInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/clyde1ssbFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/clyde1TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clydessb

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Most visitors to the Smithsonian's Air and Space Museum arrive expecting spectacle - silver jets, roaring engines, spacecraft that carried human beings into the void. That's why the small Hampden pocket watch sitting quietly behind glass is so disarming. It doesn't glow, spin, or hover. It's just a modest American timekeeper, a warm yellow-gold case worn smooth by life in a working man's pocket. And yet, against all expectation, this little watch was there - actually there - on the day humanity left the ground for the first time. It rode in Orville Wright's coat, ticking steadily as the world shifted beneath him.

This week's program features an interview with Erin Lagermasini of PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Hampden.

Ross and Bryan discuss Rangers 3-0 old firm victory over Celtic as they progress to meet Aberdeen at Hampden . David Gray is sacked by Hibernian after a shock defeat to Kilmarnock. Falkirk earn first victory over Hearts and Aberdeen win 4-0 at Moherwell. Sebastien Pocognoli announces his first Scotland squad.

Rangers booked their place at Hampden after a dominant 3-0 win over rivals Celtic at Ibrox. Si Ferry, Slaney and Andy Halliday look back on the Premier Sports Cup Quarter Final which saw Derek McInnes claim his first win against Martin O'Neill since joining the club with 2 goals from Dan Neil and new signing Kevin Kelsy. The lads also look back on the other cup games which saw Hearts and Hibs set-up an Edinburgh Derby Semi-Final while Stephen Robinson will be eyeing 2 League Cup victories in a row as his 10-man Aberdeen side overcame Neil McCann's Kilmarnock on a penalty shootout at Rugby Park. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have Rangers finally found their momentum under Derek McInnes after a dominant Old Firm victory over Celtic? Stevie Miller is joined by Kevin Thomson and Cillian Sheridan as they assess a one-sided afternoon at Ibrox, discuss why Celtic were second best across the pitch, and ask whether the result changes the outlook for both clubs.Elsewhere, Aberdeen survive a dramatic penalty shootout against Kilmarnock to book their place at Hampden, Hibs ease past Ross County to relieve pressure on David Gray, and Hearts continue their rise under Wouter Brankens.Plus, who are the favourites to lift the League Cup after the semi-final draw?04:05 — Rangers overpower Celtic at Ibrox 09:50 — What next for Celtic after Old Firm defeat? 13:35 — Aberdeen survive Kilmarnock shootout drama 18:08 — Pitch invasion debate after Rugby Park scenes 19:27 — Hibs boost hopes with Ross County victory 22:00 — Hearts progress and semi-final predictions

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Rangers booked their place at Hampden after a dominant 3-0 win over rivals Celtic at Ibrox. Si Ferry, Slaney and Andy Halliday look back on the Premier Sports Cup Quarter Final which saw Derek McInnes claim his first win against Martin O'Neill since joining the club with 2 goals from Dan Neil and new signing Kevin Kelsy. The lads also look back on the other cup games which saw Hearts and Hibs set-up an Edinburgh Derby Semi-Final while Stephen Robinson will be eyeing 2 League Cup victories in a row as his 10-man Aberdeen side overcame Neil McCann's Kilmarnock on a penalty shootout at Rugby Park. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alex Rae believes Derek McInnes now has options that can deliver in big games. Peter Martin reckons Martin O'Neill's side doesn't have the quality he demanded to win big games. Tam McManus thinks Sam Johnstone will be back on the bench for next Sunday's old-firm league encounter. Aberdeen's Stephen Robinson deserves all the praise for a semi-final place. Tam has a chilling stat for the Edinburgh derby at Hampden.

After beating Kilmarnock on penalties the Dons are heading back to Hampden! A long night but worth it, can we build on this as we are back on the road tomorrow night Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Mark is joined by Craig Cairns of Hearts Standard to discuss the win over Stenhousemuir, the League Cup semi final draw against Hibs and upcoming match at Falkirk. Sponsored by Digital Solway (https://digitalsolway.com/) and Tradecoach (https://tradecoach.co.uk/) Music: Yeah by Shane Ivers – https://www.silvermansound.com

The Go Radio Football Show: September 11th, 2026 with Scottish Gas.PLAY and HIT SUBSCRIBE, and NEVER miss an episode!With the Glasgow Derby just days away, the panel breaks down one of the biggest matches of the Scottish football season as Rangers and Celtic prepare to battle for a place in the Premier Sports Cup semi-finals.Paul Cooney, Kevin Kyle and Mark Guidi debate the pressure on Derek McInnes, Celtic's goalkeeper selection headache, the impact of having no away supporters inside Ibrox, and whether Rangers' recent improvement is enough to stop the champions. Plus, reaction to Rangers technical director Dan Purdy's departure, concerns over VAR, and predictions for a massive weekend of cup football across Scotland.Episode HighlightsRangers vs Celtic preview and predictionsThe pressure facing Derek McInnesSam Johnstone or Viljami Sinisalo for Celtic?Why no away fans could change the atmosphereDan Purdy leaves RangersVAR controversy and calls for reformSemi-final implications and silverware ambitionsCup quarter-final predictions across ScotlandChapters:-00:00 Introduction & Glasgow Derby Countdown02:45 Is This a Must-Win Game for Derek McInnes?07:05 Celtic Goalkeeper Debate09:35 Celtic Fan Reaction & Team Selection Discussion12:05 Police Briefing Ahead of the Derby14:20 Pat Nevin Controversy & BBC Ruling16:20 VAR Concerns Ahead of Sunday's Clash24:15 Rangers Recruitment Changes 29:20 Derek McInnes on the Importance of Sunday31:15 Martin O'Neill on No Away Fans33:00 Rangers Team Selection Debate43:30 Celtic Team Selection Debate50:15 More Fan Calls & Derby Predictions01:00:00 No Away Fans: Does It Damage the Fixture?01:14:00 Cup Quarter-Final Preview: Hearts, Hibs, Killie & Aberdeen01:25:00 Final Rangers vs Celtic Build-Up01:34:00 Score Predictions & Closing ThoughtsThe 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/id1510971202Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.thisisgo.goradio&pcampaignid=web_share For more Podcasts from Go Studios, head to: https://thisisgo.co.uk/podcasts/

Send us Fan MailThis week we look back at our games against Celtic away and Kilmarnock at home, and ahead to what already feels like a crunch tie versus Kilmarnock away in the Premier Sports Cup.A chance for a return to Hampden with a win, but what could a loss mean for the tenure of Stephen Robinson as manager?Also this week, we follow the fortunes of Aberdeen Women, our predominantly younger Dons on Aberdeen FC Loan Watch, and away from Pittodrie we check in with Cove Rangers, Peterhead, the Highland League and Juniors. As always Pittodrie P.S. features expert analysis and contribution from Dave Macdermid and Andrew Shinie, and is hosted by John Mellis.Support the show

Voters across the state were deciding which candidates will move on to November on Tuesday. Dan brought continuous coverage as the results rolled in. Hear the latest numbers, key developments, candidate reactions, and more! From the first results to the final calls, “NightSide” was there! General Court for Hampden & Hampshire District Senator John C. Velis, Senate Chair of the Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs, joined the program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Note: As a reminder, Rumcast Reserve bottles are officially available in stores and shipping from our online retailer! You can grab your bottles here.You can watch the video version of this episode on YouTube.This is an episode that's been months in the making. After our Rumcast Reserve project, Main Rum Company put together a mystery box of old and rare cask samples that they promised would wow us. Thanks to U.S. customs, it took nearly a year for us to actually get our hands on the samples, but once we finally did we can definitively say they did not disappoint. They were some of the finest rums we've ever tasted.For an extra bit of fun, we decided to try our luck at guessing their origins. This episode shows you how we did, all in real time, followed by a ranking of our personal favorites at the end. Here's a look ahead at what we tasted:1992 Pampero aged for 34 years in ex-bourbon and ex-Scotch malt whisky casks, 42.3% ABV1989 (or 1991?) Caroni aged 34-37 years in an ex-rum cask, 45.4% ABV, TMC8 mark1983 blend of various Hampden and Long Pond marks (including DOK, HGML, CH, H, HLCF, LPS, and STC♥E), full aging details not revealed, 48.6% ABV, listen for more detailsBlend of Barbados, Jamaica, and Guyana rums with an average vintage of 1990, though rums from '82, '83, '86, and '89 are also in the blend, 48.9% ABV1989 Guyana (Uitvlugt Port Mourant) aged for 37 years in ex-bourbon and ex-Scotch malt whisky casks, 56.7% ABV1984 Clarendon (MMW mark) aged for 42 years (including 34 at origin) in an ex-rum cask, 59.7% ABVThese were all cask samples from Main Rum Company, so everything is cask strength and single cask. Have a listen, and see how wrong we were!

Send us Fan MailWhat a difference a week makes. In Episode 209 we look back at Aberdeen V Dundee in the Premier Sports Cup and ahead to Rangers in the league on Sunday 30th August. We're with Aberdeen Women as they launch their league campaign for 26/27 and we follow the progress of our predominantly younger Dons on Aberdeen FC Loan Watch.Plus, there's the latest from Cove Rangers, Peterhead, The Highland League and Juniors, along with the appointment of Sebastien Pocognoli to the national job at Hampden. As always Pittodrie P.S. features expert analysis and contribution from Dave Macdermid and Andrew Shinie and is hosted by John Mellis. Support the show

30 years ago – in July 1996 - the Lisbon Lions stand was opened at Celtic Park, continuing the ground's redevelopment.There are four stands at Celtic Park: the main stand, North Stand, Lisbon Lions stand and Jock Stein stand. Each time one these has been opened, matches have been held to celebrate this.The original Celtic Park opened in 1888 before 1892 when the Bhoys moved the short distance to the second site, which remains the location where the Celts play.Over the years, the look of this venue has changed significantly, with many stands and structures being built and then knocked down, and in the case of the original pavilion, burned down as happened in 1929.If looking at the current Parkhead, the history of this can be traced back to 1971, when the main stand was built, although the foundations of this are much older.The oldest of Celtic's stands is the main stand. Work on this began in 1970 and was eventually completed in 1971. It ran behind schedule which led to one very strange scenario.By 14 August 1971, the League Cup campaign had begun but Celtic could not yet play at home due to the building works. This meant that their match versus Rangers had to be played at Ibrox – but with Celtic as the home team, and Celtic season tickets being valid!11 days later, the main stand was finally ready for use. In terms of opening games for this new facility, there are two relevant fixtures. The first of these came in the League Cup on 25 August. Morton travelled to Celtic Park and the main stand was now open for fans.To say the least, this was a less than auspicious occasion to mark the stand's maiden game. Despite getting a penalty – which was missed by Kenny Dalglish – the Celts fell to a 1-0 defeat. Although Celtic still made it through to the final, they famously lost 4-1 to Partick Thistle.However, this Morton fixture was not the main stand's official opening event. Instead, that took place a week when Nacional from Uruguay were the glamour opponents invited to mark the occasion.60,000 supporters were in Celtic Park, with the main stand being ticket-only and sold out. They watched on as Celtic legend Jimmy McGrory – the club's all-time top scorer and former manager – performed the official ceremony.This was a much brighter moment as the Hoops won 3-0 to officially christen the new stand with victory. Although there were also complaints from the Scottish League who were upset at the game being played during the season, despite the Scottish FA agreeing to this.In the following decades, little major reconstruction work took place at Celtic Park. By the early-1990s, this left the club facing a major problem. The Hillsborough tragedy had led to a demand that all football stadiums be all-seated.In this era, Celtic faced major financial problems and simply did not have the money to build such a venue. Pipe dreams of moving to Cambuslang soon disappeared. Eventually, this led to Fergus McCann's takeover, after which there was rapid building progress at Celtic Park.In the 1994-95 season, the Bhoys vacated their usual home and instead played at Hampden. Whilst they were away, Celtic Park was razed to the ground, except for the main stand. Building work soon followed at a cost of £17 million.In place of the old Jungle section of the ground, a massive new North Stand was built. Quite simply, this towered over what had been the former ground. Also, with seats for 27,000 supporters, this was one of the biggest stands in Britain.By 1995, everything looked brighter again for Celtic. The takeover had long since been completed, the Bhoys had held a successful share issue to raise much needed funds and, most importantly, the club's first silverware since 1989 sat in the Parkhead trophy room.In addition, the North Stand was now finished and ready for an official opening. On a gala day on 5 August 1995, fans got their first experience of this new venue.A sell-out crowd turned up in Glasgow's east end, with the brilliant sunshine capturing the general mood of optimism. Rod Stewart did the official honours at the ribbon-cutting to open the North Stand, before a friendly match was held.Celtic's opponents were Newcastle United, with a team full of stars including David Ginola and Peter Beardsley. They all helped entertain the supporters in a 1-1 draw. John Collins got the first goal in front of the new stand, thanks to a 30th minute penalty, before Les Ferdinand's second half equaliser proved to be the last scoring of the match.Now that one part of Fergus McCann's new construction was complete, it would not be long before more building work took place. Behind the west stand – or old Celtic end – a temporary stand was erected, but this was only a short-term solution.One year on, there was yet another new stand to be opened. And like in 1971, there were two relevant matches when it came to doing this.Throughout the 1995-96 season, more building work had taken place at the east end of the ground, on the site of what had previously been referred to as the ‘Rangers end'. Now this stand was complete and ready for action.On 31 July 1996, another English team made their way north of the border. This time it was Arsenal's turn to experience the new Celtic Park, but it was also the first time for Celtic fans too.Another sell-out crowd – this time with 47,300 fans – were in the ground. They witnessed a 2-1 win for the home side. In fact, Arsenal led for most of the match thanks to a Lee Dixon goal, but two very late strikes from Simon Donnelly and Phil O'Donnell ensured a green-and-white win.Despite Arsenal being high-profile visitors, this match was not the official opening of the stand. Instead, this took place a few days later.On 3 August 1996, Billy Connolly this time was given the opening honours. Wearing a standout green suit, the Glasgow comedian officially opened the new east stand, before a clash of the hoops where Celtic played Sporting Lisbon.This match showed the best and worst of Celtic in this era. The Celts looked good going forward and enjoyed a two-goal advantage thanks to goals from Jorge Cadete – playing against his old club – and Simon Donnelly.However, with ten minutes remaining, this good work was undone in little more than a minute. As the clock struck 80, Luis Filipe halved the deficit. And very shortly after this, the unfortunate John Hughes knocked into his own net, to seal a 2-2 draw.In fact, you can argue that this stand has had three official openings. The first two came in 1996 when the building work was first done. The next happened four years later, but this time without any building changes.Instead, the event in the year 2000 concerned a change of name. The stand was simply referred to as the east stand, although some fans referred to it using the old ‘Rangers end' adage. But now Celtic wanted to use the venue to honour the club's greatest side.It was agreed that the east stand would be officially christened the ‘Lisbon Lions' stand in celebration of all those players who contributed to European Cup glory in 1967. This was in response to a public vote in the choice of name, with Fergus McCann being runner-up.On 1 February 2000, Bayern Munich came to Celtic Park. In front of a less than full Celtic Park, the Germans claimed a 2-1 victory. In truth, it was an unimportant game, and it was one that almost did not happen.The previous Saturday, high winds had damaged some of the stadium, including the new stand. This had forced the postponement of Celtic's Scottish Cup clash with Inverness Caledonian Thistle. The weather eventually calmed down enough to fix the roof and let the Bayern game go ahead.But, of course, when it came to replay the Scottish Cup tie, the Celts were left wishing that the weather had again stopped this. Famously, ‘Super Caley went ballistic' and knocked the hoops out of the cup, considered to be one of Celtic's worst ever results.In fact, when the Lisbon Lions stand received its official name, the full ground was now complete. After the east stand was finished in 1996, attentions turned to adding the final piece of the Celtic Park jigsaw.Where the temporary stand had stood at the west end of the ground, construction began. By 1998, this was finished and ready to be opened for fans to use. The completed 60,000 stadium was an impressive sight; the biggest football ground in Scotland.Once more, two matches were involved in the opening of this new stand. On the face of it, the first game played in front of fans should have been a major moment. As well as a fully rebuilt stadium, the Celts were in the qualifiers of the Champions League for the first time since it was rebranded from the European Cup.On 22 July 1998, Dublin side St Patrick's Athletic came to Celtic Park. 56,864 were in the ground. They watched an utterly lacklustre match which ended 0-0. There were even boos as the team left the pitch at full-time, although Celtic did at least go on to win the second leg.This disappointing fixture was not the official opening though. Instead, that took place just over two weeks later. Liverpool were the latest team from England to open a Celtic Park stand.Before the match began, there was a poignant ceremony. This latest stand was to be named after Jock Stein, the man who had led Celtic to Europe's pinnacle. His wife Jean opened the stand, and she was joined by most of the Lisbon Lions, who showed off their famous trophy.This time it was a sell-out and 59,727 supporters crammed into the ground, a sight which has become common in the years since. They did not get to cheer a goal as the Merseyside men claimed a 1-0 win, but Celtic knew they were on the upward track.The changing face of Celtic Park has been truly remarkable, including the surrounding areas. For now, the ground has a fixed feel to it although there are always demands from supporters for further changes, including another tier being added to the main stand.In addition, there are regular fan discussions about whether more names should be added to the ground; figures such as Brother Walfrid or Fergus McCann are usually promoted in relation to this.Whichever stand you sit in at Celtic Park, it is one that has been witness to so many memorable moments in the club's history. The club's home since 1892, it's one place that you know where there's going to be a show.Enjoy…Apple podcastsSpotifyAmazonPlayer.fmSpreakerAudioboomYoutube This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thecelticunderground.substack.com/subscribe

St Mirren head into the new season as League Cup winners, but after a dramatic campaign that ended with playoff survival, a fresh chapter is underway in Paisley. Host David Currie is joined by former Saints midfielder Ryan Flynn and Pie & Bovril's Div MacDonald to reflect on Stephen Robinson's legacy, Craig McLeish's appointment and a summer of significant change. The panel discuss key departures, the search for goals, exciting new signings, the impact of Alex Gogic and Marcus Fraser, and whether St Mirren's academy graduates could have a bigger role to play. With optimism, intrigue and a little apprehension in the air, what can Saints fans expect from the season ahead?

The Go Radio Football Show: June 19th, 2026 with Scottish Gas. PLAY and HIT SUBSCRIBE, and NEVER miss an episode! The team is live from Hampden for the massive clash against Morocco, this episode is packed with anticipation, insight, and big talking points from the world of Scottish football. On the Brink of History: Scotland's World Cup Moment With kickoff fast approaching, the panel dives into Scotland's high-stakes clash against Morocco — a game that could rewrite history. From tactical debates and lineup dilemmas to emotional fan perspectives, the energy builds as pundits, fans, and former internationals weigh Scotland's chances of reaching the knockout stage for the first time ever. Expect passionate analysis, bold predictions, and behind-the-scenes insight into what it really takes to perform on the world stage. Will Scotland play it safe for a draw — or go all-in for glory? Key Highlights History in sight: Scotland just one result away from a historic World Cup breakthrough Tactical battleground: Debates over formation, Tierney's role, and whether to unleash attacking freedom Star power focus: McTominay, McGinn, and Shankland tipped as potential game-changers Fear vs belief: Should Scotland defend deep or take the game to Morocco? Fan voice: Raw, honest perspectives from supporters living every moment Big question: Is a draw enough… or is a win there for the taking? The Go Radio Football Show, weeknights from 5pm 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 Watch the REPLAY on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThisIsGoRadio  For more Podcasts from Go Studios, head to: https://thisisgo.co.uk/podcasts/

Agriculture has always been a large and important part of the region's economy, even it is often overlooked. But this sector faces many stern challenges, everything from the rising cost of everything to issues with succession at family farms; from weather extremes like the current drought to workforce shortages. Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture (CISA) works to strengthen area farms and engages the community to build the local food economy. On the next episode of BusinessTalk, Jennifer Core, CISA's executive director, talks with BusinessWest contributing writer George O'Brien about the agency's broad mission and specific initiatives, such as its Senior Farmshare program, which serves more than 800 seniors in Hampden, Hampshire, and Franklin counties. It's must listening, so tune into BusinessTalk, a podcast presented by BusinessWest over both audio and video platforms, and sponsored by Greenfield Cooperative Bank.

Duncan McKay and Craig G Telfer team up to discuss Scotland's comfortable victory over Curacao in their "World Cup tune-up match" at Hampden on Saturday. The pair discuss Findlay Curtis' impact, Tyler Fletcher's encouraging debut and Lawrence Shankland's double, as well as lamenting Billy Gilmour's injury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andrew Maclean and Scott Allan are in the studio after Steve Clarke's side friendly win at Hampden on Saturday.The panel react to Billy Gilmour being ruled out of the World Cup with an injury as Manchester United's Tyler Fletcher is called-up in his place.Meanwhile, it's being reported that Martin O'Neill and Robbie Keane are in a straight shootout to be Celtic manager. Plus, there's Beat The Pundit and a chance to win TRNSMT tickets!

We've seen the future of indie filmmaking the last few weeks with the theatrical runs of OBSESSION (2025) and BACKROOMS (2026).Let me argue that sometime in the future, we'll see a Sandbox VR or immersive experience film have that kind of launch. In this Cannes episode, I talk with senior vice president of content for Sandbox VR about what the future looks like for VR + immersive experience films.Given how many locations they already have, I'm confident Sandbox -- and Michael Hampden -- will be a part of it.In this episode, Michael and I talk about:what is Sandbox VR and his role at the company;how did he know he can not only play these games but write + direct them;what is the Curators Network and his participation in this year's event;his thoughts on the Immersive Experience films at Cannes and how it compares to Sandbox VR;the media landscape's coverage (or lack thereof) of these films;what unexpected things did he learn as part of the Curators Network;directors transitioning to Sandbox VR and what that experience is like;what's next for Sandbox VR.Link:Curators Network at CannesFollow Sandbox VR On Instagram

Richard Gordon and the team look back on Rangers 0-1 Celtic at Hampden plus we hear from Steve Clarke and John McGinn

Post-match reaction as Shankland shines with a double over 10-man Curacao in Scotland's Hampden send-off, as Steve Clarke's side head to the USA.

Gordon Duncan, Gordon Dalziel & Brian Graham are live at Hampden and Andrew MacLean, Hugh Keevins and Cammy Bell are in the studio to bring you coverage of the 2026 Scottish Cup Final between Celtic and Dunfermline

Gordon Duncan, Gordon Dalziel & Brian Graham are live at Hampden and Andrew MacLean, Hugh Keevins and Cammy Bell take your calls as we react to Celtic securing the double and winning the Scottish Cup Final

Gordon Duncan, Hugh Keevins and Cillian Sheridan look ahead to tomorrow's Scottish cup final at Hampden, as Hugh suffers his prediction forfeit...And, who do Rangers fans want to see as their captain next season?Plus, there's Beat the Pundit and the Full Time Teaser.

Tam McManus refuses to write off Dunfermline's chances of causing an upset in the Cup final. Alan Rough believes Neil Lennon can take inspiration from Aberdeen's efforts last season at Hampden. Peter Martin reckons Celtic are ready for the easier option of offering Martin O'Neill the Manager's job on a full-time basis.

This weekend, Celtic face Dunfermline in the Scottish Cup Final.It will be the sixth meeting between the sides in a national final, and the previous games involve numerous interesting stories.This latest podcast describes these matches, with often surprising outcomes.Every week, you can listen for free to more tales from Celtic's past, as told by Matthew Marr (Hail Hail History).You can also take part in free walking tours which visit the sites that have shaped the Bhoys' history. To find out more, visit: www.celticwalkingtours.wordpress.comApple podcastsSpotifyAmazonPlayer.fmSpreakerAudioboomYoutube This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thecelticunderground.substack.com/subscribe

#celticfc #celticsoul #podcastGlasgow Journalist Michael Pringle joins More than 90 Minutes Editor Andrew Milne for their weekly catch up on all things Celtic. The bhoys are in fine form after celebrating Celtic's title win on Saturday at Celtic Park on a day of pure joy.Two late goals insured that Celtic snatched the title away from Hearts. The bhoys look back at the last week following Celtic to Motherwell and the East End of Glasgow. This followed on from beating the rangers in the Glasgow Derby. The media and social media has been in meltdown since the Motherwell game with not a mention of how Celtic came back from the death with Martin O'Neill to win the title after winning the last 7 games in the SPFL. The Bhoys also look ahead to the Scottish Cup Final when Celtic take on Neil Lennon's Dunfermline at Hampden. As usual they go back in time to wrap up the Podcast which takes them back to the drama of past seasons winning the league on the last day of the season from 1979, 1986 and 1998. Andrew will be in conversation with Tommy Johnson, Jackie McNamara, Simon Donnelly, Alan Thompson, Peter Grant and Joe Miller at the Celtic Supporters Festival in Rosie Maguires in Spain. The festival takes place from Thursday June 04 till Sunday June 07. Click Link to Order Ticketshttps://CelticFestivalSpain2026.eventbrite.comPlease Subscribe to our independent Celtic Fan YouTube Channel Celtic Fanzine TV / celticfanzinetv– Hit the Alarm so you never miss an episode, Leave a Comment and Please share.The Podcast is available on Audio across all platforms including Spotify & Apple. Thanks for listening.For all news, blogs & upcoming eventsvisit https://celticfanzine.com/ or download the Celtic Fanzine App on the App Store or Google PlayOrder the latest issue of More than 90 Minuteshttps://celticfanzine.com/product-category/new-issue/Subscribe to More than 90 Minutes Celtic Fanzinehttps://celticfanzine.com/product-category/monthly-print-subscription/Online Shophttps://celticfanzine.com/shop/Upcoming Eventshttps://celticfanzine.com/category/events/Follow us on Social MediaFB /Mt90M/X celticfanzineInsta / celticfanzineTikTok @celticfanzine1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Scottish Cup weekend with Neil Lennon's Dunfermline taking on Scottish Premiership side Falkirk in what's set to be a fiery Semi-Final!Celtic and St Mirren take each other on at Hampden for the first time since Stephen Robinson's side triumphed over a shell shocked Wilfried Nancy. With Martin O'Neill and Craig McLeish in the dugouts this time - will we see a different outcome!Si Ferry, Slaney, Derek Ferguson and Gordon Dalziel look ahead to the weekend's action! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.