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It's the end of the season and the end of an era.Scotland bow out of the June friendlies with one win and one defeat, but should the SFA be calling time on Steve Clarke's reign ahead of the World Cup qualifiers And would someone like Big Ange be a perfect replacement... or even David Martindale?!Ross County are down as the 24/25 season concludes fully, with everyone now fully pushing on with preparations for the next campaign. Players are already starting to move, and some eye-catching appointments have been made already by several clubs in their dugouts, including that of Russell Martin to the Ibrox hotseat after Rangers' new owners confirmed their takeover.Join Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks one last time, as they close three seasons of podcasting about the highs, lows and batshit mental Scottish football stories.RUNNING ORDER:00:00 - INTRO04:18 - INDUSTRY QUESTION: What happens in the off season when you for for a football club?10:45 - FUNNIES: SFA candles, Steve Clarke shrines and how football can ruin your day no matter how good it is.15:26 - SCOTLAND: Is it time for Steve Clarke to go?24:42 - RANGERS: New owners and a new manager. Is Russell Martin the right appointment and what does it mean for Scottish football?35:25 - NEWS: Reaction to big news at Dundee, Aberdeen and Partick Thistle, celebrating the evergreen Craig Gordon, and why Davie Martindale is the obvious choice to be the new Scotland manager.49:24 - A FOND FAREWELL: Andrew, Laura and Fin share their memories of the last three seasons of making the show and why it's time to stop it...for now.59:31 - OUTRO

Aberdeen snatched Scottish Cup glory in the most dramatic fashion, ending Celtic's treble dreams on penalties.Scott McTominay sealed his outstanding season in Italy by winning Napoli the title, scoring a potential goal of the season in the process and winning the Serie A Player of the Year. The boy can do no wrong.And he's not the only one lifting silverware... Billy Gilmour, Lewis Ferguson, Josh Diog and Andy Robertson have all been getting in on the fun. East Kilbride have made it to the SPFL for the first time in their history, St Johnstone have been relegated and Livingston and Ross County battle it out in the last domestic game of the season.And oh so many managerial changes too - Derek McInnes to Hearts, Stuart Kettlewell to Kilmarnock, Tony Docherty has left Dundee and Michael Wimmer has left Motherwell... and it's not even June yet.Join Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks for the penultimate episode of the season.

Scott McTominay is ripping it up in Serie A and the Napoli fans are signing That's Amore. The leagues are being wrapped up as Celtic seal the Premiership, Peterhead clinch League Two and East Kilbride edge another step closer to the SPFL. But it's all about the Championship this weekend as Falkirk and Livingston battle it out for the final league title, on the last day of their season. Neil Critchley has departed Hearts, bad news for Dumbarton as their move out of admin looks to be off and league reconstruction is also off the cards, for the top flight at least. And what did you make of Celtic's protest against Dundee United's ticket prices, are fans being priced out of football or are Celtic a bit pot kettle for being offended? Join Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks for the latest news and stories from Scottish football.00:00: Hello00:29: Intro05:05: Funnies10:26: Celtic fans protest ticket prices17:03: Hearts sack Neil Critchley23:35: McTominay is ripping it up in Serie A26:21: Dumbarton's struggles continue28:12: League reconstruction is off the table31:19: The leagues are being wrapped up

Aberdeen and Celtic will meet in the Scottish Cup Final in the season finale showdown, but if Dave Cormack is to be believed, that's a hell of a journey for the Dons support... It's all happening in the lower leagues with Livingston closing the gap on Falkirk - are the Bairns bottling it? And Peterhead host East Fife this weekend in the top of the table showdown in League Two.Hamilton Accies have been relegated from the Championship in a dramatic turn of events last week, as they were docked 15 points.Meanwhile, in Italy, Scott McTominay's winner combined with Bologna beating Inter Milan in the 94th minute, means our Scottish duo in Naples are now equal on points at the top of Serie A. With their head to head locked at two 1-1 draws, it means the sides could end up competing to win the league in a play off. Should we also scrap goal difference over here?!And the PFA Players' Team of the Year is out and it's as boringly predictable as every other year.Join Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks for the latest weird and wonderful Scottish football news.RUNNING ORDER00:00: Intro - Happy Easter!02:38: Rangers are out of Europe but Ally McCoist is wonderful05:44: Commentators not speaking through iconic moments, are you for or against it?15:48: Funnies - Aberdeen fans not going to Hampden, Celtic fans leaving Hampden and Frosty the duck is an emotional support animal.22:33: Rangers takeover latest and is Steven Gerrard returning to Ibrox?26:02: The Scots ripping it up in Serie A27:49: PFA Players' Team of the Year33:58: Hamilton Accies are relegated, pending appeal47:48: Lower Leagues round up

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

Half time flash interviews, scrapping 0-0 draws and pubs that don't play the commentary... what do you hate about modern football?Barry Ferguson has taken interim charge of Rangers and it has led to one of the most entertaining week's on Scottish football Twitter. The Staunch Avengers are in place and we're all here for it, get the popcorn out.Hibs have moved third in the Premiership after beating Hearts 2-1 in the Edinburgh derby, Motherwell are back in the mix after back-to-back wins at Ibrox and Aberdeen claw back a 2-2 draw with Dundee United. The top six is heating up.And there will be lots of away fans at Celtic Park, firstly in the Scottish Cup against Hib who have been given an extended allocation and then the Old Firm derby after the childish spat is finally over.Join Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks for the latest news and funny stories from the wonderful world of Scottish football. RUNNING ORDER:01:22: Industry Question06:30: Against Modern Football16:19: This week's funny stories24:24: This week's news stories29:47: SPFL round up• 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'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

If you haven't seen Barry's Biscuits yet, where have you been? Probably hiding from the storm, we'll let you off.Celtic and Rangers are into the knock out rounds of Europe with a game to spare. It's MD8 in the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League this week.Jota is back, Kyogo is away and it's only just hotting up as we approach the January transfer window deadline day.And would the two Dundee clubs ever share a stadium? Join Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks as they dissect the latest weird and wonderful stories from Scottish football.00:00: INTRO00:25: HELLOS: Stormy weather and going up against Philippe Clement03:43: INDUSTRY QUESTION: How much notice do you get on Transfer Deadline Day? Have you got time to make content for new or departing players?10:18: FUNNIES: Rangers' medical staff, dismantling a drum and Barry's Biscuits 15:38: NEWS: Celtic and Rangers progress in Europe 20:20: NEWS: Rangers' Diomande red card v Dundee United22:46: NEWS: Dundee and Dundee United to merge?27:13: NEWS: Jota and Kyogo, two ships in the night32:19: OUTRO

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

We try and not get caught up in VAR-gate but refereeing decisions and pyro are the hottest topics as we head into the Christmas break. Willie Collum has admitted his VAR team made a mistake not giving Rangers a penalty in the League Cup Final and SFA Chief Executive Ian Maxwell has again came out lambasting the use of pyro at football games. Meanwhile, Hearts have crashed out of Europe, leaving our coefficient in a difficult place. It's another cheery week in Scottish football!Join Findlay Marks, Laura Brannan and Calum Brown, with special guest Martino Simcok from Mentalida Media, for the last show of 2024.RUNNING ORDER:00:00: Intro 00:30: Hellos 02:02: The best funny stories of the week including Danilo's Dad07:02: The best news stories this week including Raith Rovers and Kieran Tierney14:03: The ridiculous VAR debacle this week27:33: Hearts impact the coefficient36:13: Who are Ultras with Martino Simcik54:58: OutroGET IN TOUCH:• Follow us on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/tsfspodcast• Follow Laura Brannan on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/_LauraBrannan• Follow Findlay Marks on Twitter: https://twitter.com/findlaymarks• Follow Martino Simcik on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Martino_Tifo

The authorities clearly don't like the ultra culture sweeping Scotland right now but the scenes in the stands would say fans feel differently.We've seen a growing connection in authorities speaking about these supporter groups in a derogatory manner, brandishing them hooligans, committing violent crimes.So in order to move the conversation forward we teamed up with Mentalida Media's Martino Simcik to ask who are Ultras, what ethics do they derive from and do they have a place in football?Tino worked with The Scottish Football Show's Fin Marks and Laura Brannan at COPA90 where he presented supporter culture documentaries. He's long been a friend of many ultras groups around the world, so who better to catch up with on such a hot topic right now.GET IN TOUCH:• Follow us on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/tsfspodcast• Follow Laura Brannan on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/_LauraBrannan• Follow Findlay Marks on Twitter: https://twitter.com/findlaymarks• Follow Martino Simcik on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Martino_Tifo

Celtic triumphed in a classic cup final which saw six goals and a penalty shootout against city rivals Rangers.Hearts have a huge week ahead, they're one game away from being in Europe after Christmas for the first time in their history. And Scotland's World Cup draw sees us facing Greece (again), Belarus (behind closed doors) and the losers of Denmark v Portugal.Join Findlay Marks and Laura Brannan for the latest in Scottish football, including what pitches are OCD-friendly. RUNNING ORDER:00:00 - INTRO02:30 - INDUSTRY QUESTION: The Future of Broadcast Commentary10:25 - FUNNIES: A literal fox in the box at Stranraer, and Scott Brown's new Scandi Noir drama.17:21 - NEWS: Scotland's World Cup qualifying group draw28:00 - HEARTS: The Jambos aim to make history in Europe this week34:11 - LEAGUE CUP FINAL: Celtic take the silverware once again, but do Rangers have cause for renewed hope?50:20 - OUTROGET IN TOUCH:• Follow us on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/tsfspodcast• Follow Laura Brannan on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/_LauraBrannan• Follow Findlay Marks on Twitter: https://twitter.com/findlaymarks

Hibs have moved off the bottom of the table, leaving Edinburgh rivals Hearts rooted to the base instead.Meanwhile in Europe, Rangers are treating their fans to Thursday nights under the lights but continuing to punish them at the weekend.Scotland assistant manager John Carver has taken on another job, Scott McKenna is on fire against Barcelona and there's been a change ahead of the World Cup qualifying draw later this month.It's also been 30 years since they were dancing in the streets of Raith. Join Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks as they look back on Raith Rovers' 1994 League Cup win. RUNNING ORDER:00:00: Intro: Is it officially Christmas now?05:47: Industry question: The lowdown on vertical highlights13:55: Funnies: Sofascore, Tony Watt's chippy boots and the broken Livingston bus23:11: News: Scotland's World Cup qualifying group change25:01: Your weekly Scott McTominay update, Scott McKenna and Lewis Ferguson29:20: John Carver30:52: Raith Rovers: Where were you 30 years ago?34:08: Edinburgh is green and white41:14: Rangers in Europe45:35: Scottish Cup third round48:02: 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

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

It's the Modric and Lewandowski show this week... or will our star man Scott McTominay bag the headlines instead?Scotland head into their final international break of the year as the Nations League comes to a close and second place is still up for grabs between us, Croatia and Poland.But what about the squad? Cieran Slicker is in for the first time, Nicky Devlin is in from the start this time and is Lennon Miller unfortunate to miss out?Meanwhile, we speak to Edinburgh Reporter Callum Napier about the pressure David Gray is facing at Hibs right now.And Celtic hit new decibel levels last week when they beat Leipzig in the Champions League... what's the loudest game you've been at?Join Findlay Marks, Laura Brannan and Calum Brown for the latest instalment of fun and games in Scottish football.RUNNING ORDER:00:00: Intro01:56: Industry question: Do you get starstruck?09:39: Funnies: Inc Michael Gove, Donald Trump and Atalanta12:51: Jim Goodwin and Ray McKinnon news16:19: Celtic hit new decibel levels23:51: Focus on Hibs33:00: Scotland's double header v Croatia and PolandGET IN TOUCH:• Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tsfspodcast• Follow Findlay Marks on Twitter: https://twitter.com/findlaymarks• Follow Laura Brannan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/_LauraBrannan• Follow Calum Brown on Twitter: https://twitter.com/calum_brown99

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

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

Naivety or arrogance... what's the reason for Rangers & Celtic's European downfall last week?You can't blame Hearts though, who struck a stoppage time winner in Baku. Who had the side stuck bottom of the Premiership as Scotland's coefficient savours?!Meanwhile, Craig Levein has shown his rock 'n' roll past admitting he used to sport a nipple ring back in the day.And it's disturbed Laura so much she's now getting him mixed up with Steve Clarke!It's good fun and laughs this week as the team look forward to the Scotland double header v Croatia and Portugal. Join Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks for the latest news and stories.RUNNING ORDER:00:00 - INTRO02:46 - INDUSTRY QUESTION - How does the international break affect clubs?10:05 - FUNNIES - Craig Levein's body mods and McTominay pizza14:37 - SCOTLAND - Previewing the upcoming matches against Croatia and Portugal, including an interview with a Croatian journalist31:07 - INVERNESS CALEY THISTLE - Stevie Riley from The Wyness Shuffle Podcast joins Laura and Fin to talk about the grave state of things at the Highlanders43:38 - SCOTTISH TEAMS IN EUROPE - Why are our biggest clubs routinely so poor on the continental stage?57:54 - OUTROGET IN TOUCH:• Follow us on X: @tsfspodcast• Follow Andrew Slaven on X: @andrewslaven7• Follow Laura Brannan  on X: @_LauraBrannan• Follow Findlay Marks on X: @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

Jimmy Thelin is at it again, another week, another win. As Aberdeen stretch it to 10 out of 10 at the start of the season, we're joined by Dons fan and host of Red Tinted Glasses, Glen Schreuder.VAR is back on the lips of everyone again, partly because of the decisions that happened in the Celtic v Hearts and St Mirren v Kilmarnock games at the weekend. But also because Head of Refs, Willie Collum, now has his own show to explain the thinking behind the decisions, which can only be a positive, right?Dundee United have been called out for selling virtual pieces of grass for a whopping £30 and Celtic head into their first Champions League game this week. Join Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks for the latest weird and wonderful Scottish football news.RUNNING ORDER:00:00: Intro01:56: Life in the football industry - Working for the team you support10:00: Why have Dundee United fallen for NFTs?15:02: Rangers' chairman John Bennett steps down16:54: The SFA's new VAR show22:30: Thelin's on fire32:42: SPFL round up including Rooney Tunes in Paisley and is Steven Naismith under pressure?45:17: 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

In the third of our four special episodes building up to EURO 2024, we turn our attentions to Hungary.They will be the final team lying in the path of qualification from the group stages to the knockout rounds for the first time in Scotland's history. Laura Brannan catches up with Hungarian analyst and reporter Abel Meszaros for the lowdown on the opposition. GET IN TOUCH:• Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tsfspodcast• Follow Laura Brannan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/_LauraBrannan• Follow Abel Meszaros on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bundesabel

In the second of our four EURO 2024 special episodes, we turn our attentions to Switzerland.Arguably our most important game of the group stages, Scotland take on Switzerland in the second round of matches on Wednesday 19 June in Cologne.Reporter Craig King, who has done work for FC Basel, Sky Sports and BBC 5 Live, joins Laura Brannan for a look ahead to the crunch tie.What are Switzerland's chances? Have our players crossed paths with many of theirs? And what are the Swiss fanbase like?GET IN TOUCH:• Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tsfspodcast• Follow Laura Brannan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/_LauraBrannan• Follow Craig King on Twitter: https://twitter.com/FootballSwissEN

In the first of our four EURO 2024 special episodes, we turn our attentions to Germany.They're not only this summer's hosts but also Scotland's toughest rivals in Group A. Our fixture will open the tournament on Friday, 14 June in Munich. Bundesliga reporter Archie Rhind-Tutt, who is most seen on ESPN, joins Laura Brannan for a look ahead to the hotly anticipated fixture. How is Germany's squad shaping up? What can we expect from the German fans? And is this the right time to play Germany or have they found their grove again?GET IN TOUCH:• Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tsfspodcast• Follow Laura Brannan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/_LauraBrannan• Follow Archie Rhind-Tutt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/archiert11

Have you booked your haircut for Germany?Stuart Armstrong is sorted. Lyndon Dykes is sorted. Are we going to have a team of cornrows lining up in our first game?But before all focus turns to EURO 2024 we round up the end of the domestic season. Ross County are safe, Celtic win the Scottish Cup and the ban on plastic pitches looks imminent. And wtf is going on at Inverness?! Just days after being relegated to League One they've announced they're moving their training base to Fife. The timing couldn't be better... Join Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks for the penultimate episode of 2023/24.

Sh*t's getting real... Steve Clarke is naming his Scotland squad ahead of Euro 2024. Tartan Scarf's Gordon Sheach joins us to dissect the players who are likely to feature.Some new jobs have been handed out this week, but do Malky Mackay and Willie Collum's new roles reek of who they know?Sky Sports' Anthony Joseph looks back on Celtic's third title in a row and what Brendan Rodgers needs to do in his second season in charge. And Ross County were one goal from safety but will now go into the play-off final against Raith Rovers, can they pull off another great escape and ensure their top flight status?Join Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks for the latest news and fun around Scottish football. RUNNING ORDER:00:00 - HEADLINES00:30 - INTRO01:29 - FUNNIES // Santa delivering the Premiership trophy, Super John McGinn's Sevilla soft spot and a racoon on the pitch09:32 - NEWS // Hearts' potential Euro windfall11:38 - NEWS // Hibs sack Nick Montgomery, two legends bow out and Malky Mackay enters the fray.18:00 - NEWS // Willie Collum is announced as the new Head of Refereeing. 25:46 - SCOTLAND // Previewing Steve Clarke's squad for Euro 2024 with The Tartan Scarf's Gordon Sheach40:37 - CELTIC // Reviewing the newly crowned champions' season under Brendan Rodgers, with Sky Sports' Anthony Joseph.52:15 - SPFL // Rounding up all the latest action from the last weekend of the Premiership and play-offs59:19 - 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• Follow Anthony Joseph on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnthonyRJoseph

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

Drama at the top, drama in the middle and another league title is wrapped up, what a weekend in Scottish football. Rangers and Celtic fought it out in a 3-3 draw to keep the title race hot and spicy, while the top six split was sizzling away nicely ahead of next weekend's finale.Stenhousemuir clinched their first ever league title and promotion to League One, Falkirk continue to stretch for the Invincibles title and St Mirren secured back-to-back top six finishes.Meanwhile the team chat about Dundee's pitch and whether they should be allowed to host games, Robbie Neilson's dodgy French accent and Craig Levein's latest soundbite.Join Andrew Slaven, Findlay Marks, Laura Brannan and Anthony Joseph for the latest stories across Scottish football. RUNNING ORDER:00:00: Welcome to E3300:26: Introductions03:34: Let's have a laugh: Craig Levein, Robbie Neilson and Theo Bair08:16: A classic Old Firm clash22:50: Dundee's pitch and the battle for top six34:58: The SPFL round up - St Mirren are flying, Arbroath are going down and Falkirk are still Invincible37:44: Stenny are League Two champions44:37: 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 Anthony Joseph on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnthonyRJoseph 

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

The nation is waiting with bated breathe, the conspiracies are hot on social media and the press are going strangely quiet. But enough about Aberdeen still not appointing a new manager, where is Kate Middleton?Laura Brannan is joined by Findlay Marks and John Blaesdale to asses the latest in the Pittodrie saga and look ahead to the international break.Scotland are away to Netherlands and home to Northern Ireland, but how will Steve Clarke shape up without Callum McGregor?There was 18 minutes of madness at the weekend as Kilmarnock came from 2-0 down to win 5-2 in the race for Europe. And are you having a laugh, Dundee? The Dens Park pitch fails to deliver as Rangers - and the TV cameras - are forced to cancel their plans.RUNNING ORDER:00:00 - HEADLINES00:30 - INTRO // #KateGate and Euro 1996 tat 04:54 - NEWS // Dens Park pitch 13:19 - NEWS // Europa League defeat for Rangers 21:016 - ABERDEEN //  Where is the new manager?27:50 - SCOTLAND // The warm up for Germany40:07 - SPFL // Including Kilmarnock's incredible comeback 52:10 - 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 John Blaesdale on Twitter: https://x.com/jbleasdale81?s=20

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

Are Football Sugar Daddies the future in Scotland? Just ask Hibs, they're on the verge of becoming the first to try it out.Join Andrew Slaven, TNT Sports' Laura Brannan and Sky Sports' Andrew Dickson as they round up the weekend's news and action.Will Bournemouth owner Bill Foley help Hibs close the gap on Celtic and Rangers? And is David Martindale's time up at Livingston after a heavy 4-1 defeat at home to Dundee?With the transfer window closing on Thursday, the team catch up with Sky Sports News Anthony Joseph. What does the future hold for Lawrence Shankland and Lewis Ferguson?RUNNING ORDER:00:26: Intro03:47: Gies a laugh: FC Midtjylland's training camp in Cairngorms and Scotland's Euro 2024 base at Mount Wank.09:51: Latest news: Hibs' cash investment, Peterhead's Rec and Edinburgh City docked points25:00: The latest ahead of transfer deadline day with Anthony Joseph from Sky Sports News38:47: SPFL round up including Livi's 4-1 hammering at the hands of Dundee. Is it time up for Davie Martindale? 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

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

It's the final episode before the winter break so the team look back on how the festive fixtures panned out along with what we can expect in 2024.Lawrence Shankland lit up the Edinburgh derby, just how vital is he to Hearts and Scotland in the coming months?There's talk of Dundee building a new stadium, which is fair to say is necessary but what do you make of the location?And jeezy peeps did you see the Arbroath goalie's wonder strike? Ali Adams is going for the Puskas award.Join Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks if you want all the Scottish football chat with none of the VAR or conspiracy theories.RUNNING ORDER:00:00 - INTRO03:27 - FUNNIES // Arbroath's Ali Adams' Puskas Award contender09:35 - FUNNIES // Santa finds a happy home at Ibrox10:02 - FUNNIES // Raith Rovers, Actually11:30 - FUNNIES // Gustavo, the Livi fashion influencer from London12:55 - NEWS // AFCON & Asia Cup SPFL players depart18:37 - NEWS // Dundee are getting a new stadium, or are they?26:35 - NEWS // Charlie Adams gets his first managerial gig28:28 - SPFL // What the Old Firm result means for the title race33:18 - SPFL // Lawrence Shankland39:04 - SPFL // Championship, League One & League Two42:47 - 2024 // What to expect in the transfer window52:12 - 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 festive spirit is strong as we approach Christmas, but not in Scottish football.Derek Adams has put every single one of his players on the naughty list after their stoppage time defeat to Dundee.And his post match comments weren't the only ones raising eyebrows this week. A lump of coal is firmly on it's way to Barry Robson as well after some wild post cup final remarks.And what about Santa himself? He was booed off the pitch at Celtic Park and ripped his hair off in front of the shocked children. Ahh, Scottish football.There was also a cup final this weekend, with Rangers securing the first silverware of the season.And as we approach the 16 year anniversary of Phil O'Donnell's death, and just days after Luton Town defender Tom Lockyer suffered a heart attack on the pitch, we speak to Hearts' club doctor, Dr Michael Campbell about what clubs are doing to to spot and prevent these issues.RUNNING ORDER:0:22: Introducing Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks4:37: The best funny stories this week including Santa being booed off the pitch and Willie Callum refereeing in one shoe.9:21: The biggest news stories this week including Motherwell's Chairman and CEO stepping down and B teams are here to stay.16:27: What procedures are in place to help detect heart conditions in players?28:40: James Tavernier strikes again to win Rangers the League Cup.39:19: A round up of what happened in the SPFL at the weekend, including Dundee's last minute winner and Raith Rovers moving five points clear.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.

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

Laura Brannan, aka elbe, has been baking her cannabutter based cookies and cakes since the days when they were allowed as medicine only (and even then it was deeply in the 'grey zone.)  Now, Elbe's Edibles are available through cannabis stores throughout Oregon.  In this episode, Mark and elbe discuss the significant roadblocks to opening a cannabis business even though it's now a legal ingredient, the advantages of baking with cannabutter and elbe's struggles and successes building a food based business over the past 12 years. Helpful Links elbe's Edibles @elbesedibles on Instagram Support the Podcast Here! Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website The Bakers4Bakers Community Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series Mark on Instagram Credits: Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin

Jimbo welcomes Julien Laurens, Colin Millar and Matt Davies-Adams into the chat after another dramatic weekend of international football.France secure the Nations League title with another come from behind win against Spain as Luis Enrique's side again rue their lack of individual matchwinners.The Athletic's George Caulkin joins us to discuss what Newcastle's Saudi takeover means. For the future of the manager, the players and the fans resolving any inner moral conflict.Scotland v Israel delivers in World Cup qualifying and Laura Brannan is back to detail her experience of an epic afternoon at Hampden.We ask are players like Callum Robinson eroding public goodwill by refusing to get the vaccine for Covid 19.Plus Foden as Pirlo, the latest from the WSL and the Women's Ballon d'Or nominations.RUNNING ORDER:   • PART 1: Spain 1-2 France (01m 00s)• PART 2: George Caulkin on the Newcastle takeover (17m 00s)• PART 3a: Scotland 3-2 Israel with Laura Brannan (35m 00s)• PART 3b: The rest of the World Cup qualifiers for the home nations (43m 00s)• PART 4: The odds with Paddy Power (57m 30s)• PART 5: WSL round-up (59m 30s)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.

Jimbo is joined by Rory Smith, Duncan Alexander and Adrian Clarke on the pod where, in spite of the international break, there's plenty to discuss.Mike Ashley's reign at Newcastle looks to be coming to an end. But the Saudi Arabian-backed takeover raises many issues. Is this the natural conclusion to the total worship of money in English football?Italy's world record breaking unbeaten run is over as Spain beat them 2-1 in the Nations League semi-finals, inspired by 17-year-old Gavi as the future looks bright for the Spanish. And for Barca?Arguably the biggest World Cup qualifier this weekend sees Scotland take on Israel at a packed Hampden. Laura Brannan tells us more.Duncan brings his stats of the season so far. Are we witnessing the most lenient campaign in Premier League history?Plus Claudio Ranieri returns to English football. And Duncan and Adrian relive their days in the cub scouts.RUNNING ORDER:   • PART 1: Newcastle takeover imminent (04m 00s)• PART 2: Italy 1-2 Spain (22m 00s)• PART 3: Duncan's stats of the season so far (38m 00s)• PART 4: Scotland v Israel preview with Laura Brannan (48m 00s)• PART 5: The odds with Paddy Power (56m 00s)• PART 6: Ranieri returns to English football with James Horncastle & Gab Marcotti (58m 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.